Raising a Good Heart: Lessons from a Foster Mom
Update: 2025-09-01
Description
Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.
In this heartfelt episode, Lauren sits down with her best friend, fellow energy practitioner, author, teacher, and recent TEDx speaker, Hilary Crowley. Fresh off the TEDx stage, Hilary opens up about the powerful message behind her talk, the emotional experience of delivering it, and the deeply personal stories she had to leave out due to time constraints. But what didn’t make it into the final cut finds its place here, especially the life-changing lessons she’s learned through her journey as a foster mom.
Together, Lauren and Hilary explore what it means to love, let go, and lead with energy on stage and at home.
They dive into:
-Preparing for and delivering a TED Talk
-The power of airing and releasing personal stories, both publicly and privately
-How compassion and healing shaped Hilary’s journey as a foster mom
-What it truly means to raise a good heart in a world that often demands self-protection
-The challenge and gift of keeping an open heart through uncertainty, growth, and change
-The unexpected gifts of foster parenting
Tune in to break down why compassion, surrender, and release are essential practices for parents, and for all of us.
-The power of airing and releasing personal stories, both publicly and privately
-How compassion and healing shaped Hilary’s journey as a foster mom
-What it truly means to raise a good heart in a world that often demands self-protection
-The challenge and gift of keeping an open heart through uncertainty, growth, and change
-The unexpected gifts of foster parenting
Tune in to break down why compassion, surrender, and release are essential practices for parents, and for all of us.
Chapters:
00:00- Introduction
00:51- Starting the Conversation with Hilary
01:53- Discussing Hilary’s Book and Its Release
02:10- Reflecting on Pandemic Challenges and Book Launch
05:40- The Impact of Hilary’s TED Talk
06:36- Vulnerability and Self-Criticism
08:01- The Journey of a Foster Mom
28:50- The Power of Apology and Compassion
31:53- Healing and Compassion
32:46- The Power of Airing and Repairing
33:53- Challenges of Fostering and Adoption
35:33- The Swimming Metaphor
36:58- Exploring the Foster Mindset
38:30- The Importance of Compassion
44:40- The Role of Suffering
49:37- The Call to Foster
52:17- Reflections on Teaching and Impact
01:01 :46- Conclusion
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