EP 216: Unlocking the Power of Belonging with Gaelin Elmore!

In this powerful episode of The Criminologist podcast, host Joseph Arvidson sits down with Gaelin Elmore, former NFL player, foster youth system survivor, and now a champion for the power of belonging! Gaelin's story is one of overcoming adversity, from navigating the foster care system to making it to the NFL, and eventually finding his true calling-helping others discover the life changing power of belonging. We explore Gaelin's personal journey of resilience and transformation, linking it to the TIDES Supervision Model's key pillars of change...Self Regulation, Identity, Resilience, and Social Support. Learn how belonging shaped his life and how it can be a critical tool in fostering positive change for at risk youth and marginalized communities. Gaelin's expertise is not just theoretical. He offers in-person workshops adn virtual webinars (2 hours, 4 hours, or 6 hours) to help organizations implement these concepts into their work with youth and families. His website also features insightful blogs on these topics!  GaelinSpeaks.com Tune into this heartfelt conversation as we explore how the intersection of personal growth, trauma responsiveness, and belonging can change lives...just as it did for Gaelin. Key Takeaways: The role of belonging in transforming lives. Gaelin's firsthand experience with overcoming adversity and building a new identity. How the TIDES Supervision model aligns with Gaelin's approach.   To learn more about the TIDES Supervision Model, reach out at [email protected] or visit us at  The TIDES website