Village People

19/02/2025 29 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of So Saint Paul, we hear from power couple, parents Kyle Vanblaircom and Samantha Bush, who discuss family dynamics, community support, and personal resilience. Kyle and Samantha are peer support specialists, and advocates, who share their experiences balancing professional life with raising their children, discussing the evolution of their parenting styles, it take a village mentality and the importance of self-regulation. The discuss their story of parenting and recovery, navigating CPS and the foster care systems, highlighting the power of community resources, building trust, and maintaining hope. We dig into innovative approaches to supporting individuals in recovery and crisis situations, emphasizing self-directed support, the role of crisis shelters, and the universal need for supportive systems. So Saint Paul, hosted by Katey DeCelle airs on WFNU Frogtown Community Radio, Thursdays at 5pm.