Cool People, Big Ideas w/ Hilary Crowley: Raising a Good Heart: Lessons from a Foster Mom
- Sep 1, 2025
- 1 min read
Raising a Good Heart: Lessons from a Foster Mom
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.
Episode Resources:
Hilary Crowley’s TED Talk: https://youtu.be/1p6LFmd-eys?si=jIk3iRj6GH_bE_u5
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I think lessons from foster moms about raising a good heart are powerful because empathy and patience shape better communities. Caring for others teaches responsibility and kindness. It reminds me that students also benefit from guidance when learning difficult topics. Some seek assignment writing help, but understanding ideas and improving skills is more valuable in the long run. Support can guide learning, yet personal effort builds confidence. What lessons from the talk resonated with you?
The blog highlights the emotional depth and lessons learned from fostering, emphasizing compassion, patience, and resilience. Reading it reminded me how these values also translate into creative work. In multiplatform mobile app development, collaboration and empathy play a vital role, as developers must understand diverse user needs across devices. Just like fostering requires adaptability and care, building apps demands a thoughtful approach to create solutions that truly connect with people.