The Lie That Named Me | Millie Etherton’s Powerful Foster Care Survival Story | 4Ps Podcast

What happens when the labels placed on you become the very thing you have to overcome?

In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode of the 4Ps Podcast, host Trunnis Goggins II sits down with author and advocate Millie Etherton to discuss her powerful new book, “The Lie That Named Me.”

Millie shares her raw journey through the foster care system, the trauma of separation from her siblings, the emotional scars left behind, and the life-changing decision to choose healing instead of destruction. This episode shines a light on the realities many foster children face — from instability and abandonment to aging out of the system without support.

Through honesty, resilience, and compassion, Millie explains how she transformed pain into purpose and why her story is meant to bring awareness, hope, and healing to others navigating trauma, foster care, and identity struggles.

This conversation is filled with truth, encouragement, and practical insight for foster parents, educators, mentors, social workers, and anyone searching for hope after hardship.

🎙️ Topics include:
✔️ Foster care trauma and healing
✔️ Sibling separation in the foster system
✔️ Aging out of foster care
✔️ Overcoming labels and shame
✔️ Mental health and resilience
✔️ Choosing healing and self-worth
✔️ Parenting foster children with compassion
✔️ Breaking cycles of trauma
✔️ Legacy, purpose, and personal growth

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⏱️ Episode Timestamps
0:00 🎙️ Introduction to Millie Etherton & Her Book
0:30 📚 “The Lie That Named Me” Overview
6:14 💡 Choosing Positivity Despite Trauma
10:55 🏠 The Truth About Foster Care Challenges
15:33 ❤️ Becoming a Foster Parent & Breaking Cycles
20:01 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Sibling Separation & Family Struggles
24:27 🛤️ “I Chose Me” — Millie’s Turning Point
28:28 📖 Why This Book Matters for Foster Care Awareness
32:59 🌟 Legacy, Healing & Final Encouragement