{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/93632869-73cf-44c9-bc9a-3e596d6fbe8f/69a9690297f00280f0cd11d0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside Debbie Bright’s Life as a Foster Carer","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ead4506c05e3223f40beb/1773660594065-d599ebef-0c91-4c68-802b-ca72b96f3bf3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Giovanna sits down with&nbsp;Debbie Bright&nbsp;for an eye-opening conversation about what it’s really like to be a foster carer. </p><p><br></p><p>Best known to many from&nbsp;<em>TOWIE</em>, Debbie is also one of the UK’s longest-serving foster carers, having cared for over 200 children across 35 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Gi and Debbie talk about why children enter care, the importance of showing compassion rather than judgment toward birth parents, and the emotional reality of saying goodbye when children move on.</p><p><br></p><p>Debbie also opens up about her own turbulent childhood, and offers heartfelt advice to anyone considering fostering.</p>","author_name":"Giovanna Fletcher"}