DiscoverThriver StoriesWhen the Helpers Need Help w. Madelina Villagrana
When the Helpers Need Help w. Madelina Villagrana

When the Helpers Need Help w. Madelina Villagrana

Update: 2025-08-29
Share

Description

In this episode of the Thrivers Stories podcast, host Isabel Stasa and guest Madeline Villagrana discuss the complexities of lived experience in foster care, the importance of support systems, and the challenges faced by those advocating for others. They explore mental health issues, the need for self-advocacy, and the systemic flaws that impact foster youth. The conversation emphasizes the significance of setting boundaries, the role of community, and the necessity for empathy in support roles. Madeline shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of recognizing one's own needs while helping others.

Comments 
loading
00:00
00:00
1.0x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

When the Helpers Need Help w. Madelina Villagrana

When the Helpers Need Help w. Madelina Villagrana

Foster Greatness