FASD Hope is a podcast about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.
Episode 71 shines a spotlight on Susan Elsworth, Founder and Executive Director of Indiana NOFAS, Inc. - a nonprofit corporation serving families and individuals with prenatal exposure to substances and alcohol. Susan is also the Director of Perinatal Substance Abuse and Family Advocacy for Mental Health America of Indiana. Susan is the NOFAS Affiliate Coordinator of the NOFAS network. Indiana NOFAS is a subsidiary of Mental Health America of Indiana, who seeks to provide support and services to individuals and their families, while advocating for positive system change a holistic across the lifespan.
During this HOPE FILLED episode, Susan explores the following topics: her family's journey in FASD, the transformation of her as a "Go-To Mom About FASD" to FASD Parent Advocate, the importance of safety plans, the importance of grieving, the innovative educational and training opportunities offered through Indiana NOFAS and her words of encouragement and hope for the FASD community.
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137 - Hope is Gritty - Season 2 Finale
136 - A Love-Stretched Life - Part 2 - A Conversation with Jillana Goble
135 - A Love-Stretched Life - Part 1 - A Conversation with Jillana Goble
134 - Parent Caregiver Mental Health - A Conversation with Jess Ronne
133 - The Reel Hope Project - A Conversation with Abby Marino
131 - Foster Hope NY - A Conversation with Hannah Bender
132 - Silent No More - A Conversation with Miranda B.
130 - Digging Deeper in FASD - A Conversation with Ann Yurcek
129 - A Legacy in FASD and Law - A Conversation with Kay Kelly
128 - The FASD Collaborative Project - A Conversation with Emily Rusnak
127 - Unseen Documentary - A Conversation with Amanda and Tom Dyer
126 - 4 Paws For Ability - A Conversation with Kelly Camm and Laurie Hodne
125 - FASD Legislative Update - A Conversation with Susan Shepard Carlson and Jenn Wisdahl
124 - The FAS Project- Netherlands - A Conversation with Luke Schut and Dami Munter
123 - The FASD Forum ’22 - NOFASD Australia
122 -Explained By Brain FASD Online Training - A Conversation with Dr. Vanessa Spiller
121 - All About FASD - Gratitude, Optimism and FASD with Dr. Jerrod Brown
120 - We Still Struggle, But It’s OK - The Dadcast with John and Natalie Vecchione
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