Episode 8 – Navigating the Journey of Mental Health and Foster Care with Emi Nietfeld

Episode Description

This episode we are joined by Emi Nietfeld renowned author, software engineer, and writer featured in various outlets like the New York Times, The Atlantic, Fortune, Teen Vogue and beyond. Tune in as Emi sheds some light on the failures of the system and the stigma around mental health issues that affected the trajectory of her life as a child and as a youth going through residential facilities and other congregate care settings. TW: Suicide, Eating Disorders.

About Unbelievably Resilient

Unbelievably Resilient's mission is to empower current and former foster youth to reclaim their narratives by authentically sharing their journeys, as alumni of foster care, and moving from trauma to triumph. Listen in as UR shows you what it means to embrace resilience as an identity. Come along as they share their stories and introduce you to extraordinary alumni from across the country.