The RAD Talk podcast
Real stories for the days that feel impossible.
Honest interviews and solo episodes that name the invisible parts of RAD parenting—and remind you that you are not the only one living them.
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November 8, 2022RAISING RAD: A RAD DAD SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE
Brady Johnson is a dad raising 2 kids who have been diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). He and his wife have 4 adopted children and a biological daughter (their youngest child). Brady is also a dad that wo
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TIDBITS FROM A RAD MOM - THINGS WORTH HEARING AGAIN
In this episode, I talk with RAD mom Kelly Clady about all the things RAD parents experience and feel. Including, her personal challenges, divorce, and brush with suicidal thoughts of her own. We talk about things you've
Listen now ›BUT, HE SPIT IN MY COFFEE
Keri Williams talk with Tracey about her gripping and heart wrenching true story about being a desperate mother who must grapple with impossible choices as her young son becomes too dangerous to live at home but is only
Listen now ›SUCCESS STORY: HOW ACCESS AND THE RIGHT RESOURCES MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Ericka Baxter is one of the lucky ones. But it wasn't always that way. Ericka and her husband have 5 children. They didn't expect to adopt but a phone call from her church changed all of that in an instant. Their church
Listen now ›HOUSE ON FIRE: FINDING RESILIENCE, HOPE AND PURPOSE IN THE ASHES
House on fire. Literally? Figuratively? I'll let Jenn fill you in. I was wishing I could sit and chat with Jenn for hours! She is warm, real, and had stories within stories to share. Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recogni
Listen now ›TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK
I talked with 2 incredible therapists who are making BIG change in Wayne County, Michigan. LeTorrian is a Mental Health Therapist and Captoria is a professional Counselor and Wrap Around Facilitator. They work together t
Listen now ›CHILDREN AND COMPLEX TRAUMA: A ROADMAP FOR HEALING AND RECOVERY
I have been so excited to share this episode with you and introduce Dr. Chuck Geddes, PhD. What a ray of hope for our children and families. Finally! Have you been searching for the right support for your child? Well, lo
Listen now ›RECOVERING FROM RAD: IS IT POSSIBLE?
In this episode, you'll get the inside scoop on whether it's possible to recover from Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). I interview two young people who grew up with RAD. They'll tell you what it was like and how they'
Listen now ›MOM OF SIX TELLS ALL
In this episode, I interview RAD mom Amy Brown. Amy is a mom of six. Her kids are evenly split, three are adopted and three are biological children. They range from ages 16 to 29. Amy likes to say that she was potty trai
Listen now ›RAD Coffee Talk April 2022
Join Tracey, Chris & Heather for another RAD "Coffee Talk" podcast episode. Once a month, we'll get together for some casual conversation. 3 RAD moms discussing different topics that most RAD parents experience. Grab a c
Listen now ›HOUSE CALLS: RAD RESPITE & PARENT TRAINING AT YOUR DOOR
In this episode, you'll meet RAD mom Lee and therapeutic parenting and respite guru, Debbie Harris. Debbie came to Lee's rescue and literally showed up on her doorstep (well, actually, in her driveway) only a few days af
Listen now ›RAD IN THE CLASSROOM: A TEACHER'S PERSPECTIVE
RAD in the classroom. Ever wonder what it's like for a teacher? In this episode, my guest, Leslie Brunner, will tell you all about her experiences with it. And she'll be the first to tell you that she never really unders
Listen now ›RAD REAL TALK - FEBRUARY 2022
Join Tracey, Chris & Heather in their first RAD "Real Talk" podcast episode. Once a month, we'll get together for some casual conversation. 3 RAD moms discussing different topics that most RAD parents experience. This ep
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Sometimes hearing someone say it out loud is the first moment you can exhale.
“I heard moms saying out loud all of the extremely hard things that I never felt I could say. RAD Talk with Tracey has been my security blanket—my lifeline.”— Molly, RAD mom
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