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A few weeks ago, I told listeners I would be releasing two episodes a week for the next three weeks. I meant every word of it. Then life happened. Between Mother's Day, birthdays, end-of-school celebrations, travel, work

Hosted by Madison Bell · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 53 episodes
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Built From Broken is a space for anyone navigating healing, growth, and everything in between. I’m Madison, and my story hasn’t been easy, with experiences in foster care, family struggles, and a lot of unexpected turns along the way.Each episode shares a piece of my journey, along with honest reflections, mindset shifts, and the lessons that shaped who I am today.It’s not always pretty, but it’s real. And healing starts there.So come hang out, reflect a little, and as always, keep building.
Madison Bell hosts Built From Broken, a education show with 53 episodes published.

A few weeks ago, I told listeners I would be releasing two episodes a week for the next three weeks. I meant every word of it. Then life happened. Between Mother's Day, birthdays, end-of-school celebrations, travel, work

This week’s episode is Part One of a special three-part series called Why This Work Matters, where I’ll be highlighting organizations that support children and families impacted by foster and kinship care and sharing why

In this first episode of the new In Real Time mini series, I wanted to sit down and talk more casually about some of the conversations, moments, opportunities, and reflections that have been happening lately throughout F

Mother’s Day can bring so many different emotions depending on someone’s story. For some, it feels joyful. For others, it feels heavy. Sometimes it feels healing, complicated, grief-filled, or somewhere in between. In th

It has been one year of Built From Broken. In this episode, I reflect on what this past year has looked like, from starting this podcast during a time of uncertainty, to the growth, healing, and unexpected opportunities

May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and this episode is where it begins. Most people don’t think about foster care unless it directly affects them. But what happens when we take a moment to really understand it? In this

In Part Two, we continue the conversation, moving into the more complex, emotional, and meaningful parts of my dad’s story. From the relationship we built later in life to the things I understand differently now, this ep

As we approach the five year anniversary of my dad’s passing this Wednesday, I’m sitting down to talk about him in a way I never have before. In this episode, I’m joined by my stepmom, Cindy, as we begin to unpack who he

In the final part of this Q&A series, I’m sharing reflections on personal growth, healing, and what it looks like to move beyond survival and actually live differently. This episode touches on mindset shifts, breaking ge

In this Q&A episode of Built From Broken, I’m answering some of the most personal questions I’ve received about my relationship with my mom. We talk about what it’s like growing up with a parent who struggles with mental

This week on Built From Broken, I’m continuing the Q&A series and answering some of the most personal questions that came in during Season One. We talk about what it feels like when people learn I was in foster care, how

Season 2 of Built From Broken begins with a listener Q&A, answering some of the most meaningful questions about my experience in foster care and the long term impact childhood trauma can have on our lives. After sharing

Graduation was the visible milestone. Aging out was the quiet shift no one applauds. In this final chapter of my foster care story, I share what it felt like when the system stepped back and adulthood stepped in. No cere

This episode begins the final chapter of my foster care story. Graduation week was more than a ceremony. It was the collision of everything that had shaped my adolescence. Family dynamics that were layered and complicate

In this episode, I pick back up at the end of my senior year, a season filled with anticipation, transition, and decisions that quietly shaped what came next. I reflect on being accepted to college, competing at BPA Nati

As senior year continues, I am still a few months away from graduation and focused on staying grounded while navigating a season of transition. In this episode, I share what life looked like during this stretch of senior

By the time Christmas came around, I had already mentally checked out. In this episode, I share what it looked like to quietly prepare for freedom long before I physically left. As graduation approached, my focus shifted

In this episode of Built From Broken, I continue sharing what life looked like during my final stretch at the Dayridge House, a chapter marked by sharp contrasts. Before everything unraveled, there was a moment that almo

As we step into 2026, I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect on what’s been built so far and what I’m intentionally carrying forward. In this episode, I share reflections on the first eight months of Built From Broken,

In this episode, I share a moment from this week that felt like a turning point. I spoke at my first foster care related event, and a high school student even asked if I had a podcast. Both moments reminded me why this j
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