#53 Erin Williamson: What Kids Need Adults To Understand About Exploitation
What if the greatest threat to your child isn’t a stranger in the shadows—but someone they already trust? In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Erin Williamson to unpack the uncomfortable realities parents, caregivers, and professionals often miss when it comes to child exploitation. Through real-world experience and deeply human stories, you’ll gain clarity […]
#52 Judge Anthony Miller: The Truth About Family Law From the Bench
What really happens inside a family courtroom — and what does a judge wish every parent understood before stepping inside? In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Judge Anthony Miller for an honest and eye-opening conversation about the realities, pressures, and human side of judicial decision-making. You’ll hear how he approaches children’s safety, manages […]
#51 Peter Mutabazi & Mica Phillips: From Struggle to Strength & Hope for Every Child
What happens when caring for a child means fighting the system that’s supposed to help them? In this episode, Susan Chesnutt talks with Peter Mutabazi, a foster father to over 47 children and international advocate, and Mica Phillips, a healthcare leader improving Medicaid access and dignity in care. They share the hidden struggles of foster […]
Susan is a Special Guest on Fostering Change Podcast
From Foster Care to Family Law: Susan Chesnutt on Justice, Healing, and Child Welfare ⚠️ Advisory: This episode includes discussion of child abuse and family trauma. Welcome to this week’s episode of Fostering Change, where host Rob Scheer speaks with Susan Chesnutt — a family law attorney, child welfare advocate, and former foster youth based […]
#50 Lisa Sander: Finding Grace and Growth Through Family Transitions
What happens when divorce doesn’t just end a marriage but reshapes an entire family? In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with nurse, coach, and podcaster Lisa Sander to uncover how faith, forgiveness, and hard conversations can transform even the most painful family transitions. Together, they dig into the realities of blended families, co-parenting challenges, […]
#49 What happens when you’re accused of something you didn’t do—and the system treats you as guilty from the start?
In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Maryland attorney Todd Mohink to expose the often unseen legal traps that destroy families. Together, they pull back the curtain on the devastating impact of false allegations, weaponized protective orders, and the courts’ dangerous overreliance on flawed mental health evaluations. If you’re navigating custody issues […]
#48 Beth Proudfoot: Parenting Beyond Divorce by Redefining Roles & Raising Resilient Kids
What if divorce could be not just less painful, but genuinely transformative? In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Beth Proudfoot, a seasoned child therapist, parenting coach, and collaborative divorce expert, to explore what it means to truly lead your family through crisis. You’ll hear how reframing roles, tuning into your child’s unspoken needs, […]
#47 What happens when a criminal defense attorney decides his job isn’t to win cases, but to transform lives?
If you’ve ever felt like the system isn’t working for you, your family, or your clients, this episode will challenge what you accept and inspire what you expect. In this episode, Susan Chesnutt sits down with Georgia defense attorney James Dutton to expose the unseen consequences of our justice system, from broken paperwork and false […]
#46 Noel Thompson: Turning Panic into Power with Everyday Mental Fitness
What if your biggest source of fear could become your greatest power? In this episode, Noel Thompson shares how he turned decades of personal struggle with anxiety and depression into a transformative program that helps others do the same. With a unique approach blending coaching, comic book storytelling, and mental fitness tools, Noel offers more […]
#45 High-Conflict Divorce & Custody: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In the turbulent world of high-conflict divorces, two seasoned attorneys pull back the curtain on family law’s most challenging battlefield. Sandra Fava and Susan Chesnutt reveal the hidden emotional landmines that devastate families, offering raw insights into protecting children, managing conflict, and navigating the treacherous path of separation with compassion and strategy. In this episode, […]