Podcast appearances and mentions of erin runnion

Please welcome to our show, Erin Runnion, founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, formed in memory of her beautiful daughter, Samantha, who was abducted and murdered when she was just five years old.Joyful Child is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that empower them, and adults, through training. Their aim is to protect young people from all forms of abuse, violence, and exploitation, including harassment, sexual abuse, trafficking, and abduction.What Erin has done is remarkable, and she has become a friend to the show. Please hear her story, and all she's done to help protect children for nearly two decades now. Thank you for joining us, Erin, and for fighting to keep our children safe. Please find our full interview on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. #DeborahZaraKobylt  -@erinrunnion @thejoyfulchild #BeBraveBeSafe #TheJoyfulChild #childsafety#preventioneducation #samantharunnion #thejoyfulchildfoundation

Please welcome to our show, Erin Runnion, founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, formed in memory of her beautiful daughter, Samantha, who was abducted and murdered when she was just five years old. Joyful Child is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that empower them, and adults, through training. Their aim is to protect young people from all forms of abuse, violence, and exploitation, including harassment, sexual abuse, trafficking, and abduction. What Erin has done is remarkable, and she has become a friend to the show. Please hear her story, and all she's done to help protect children for nearly two decades now. Thank you for joining us, Erin, and for fighting to keep our children safe. Please find our full interview on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. #DeborahZaraKobylt

After 38 days of searches, sightings and some surprises, the Brian Laundrie manhunt appears to have ended where it began: in the Carlton Nature Reserve in Florida. Human remains were discovered in that swamp Wednesday, and while autopsy results will take a few days, most signs are pointing to it being Brian. NewsNation

Amid news that Brian Laundrie

In this episode, Karen speaks with Erin Runnion, mother of 5-year-old murder victim Samantha. After the arrest of the offender, the subsequent trial and conviction, Erin and her partner founded The Joyful Child Foundation, a national organization that works to help prevent the sexual abuse and abduction of children by educating children, their parents and the community.

It’s July 15, 2002. Five year-old Samantha Runnion is playing with a friend in her front yard in Stanton, California.  A man approached and asked the girls to help find his lost dog. He then grabbed Samantha and forced her into his car. A day later, Samantha’s lifeless body was found by hang gliders in the Cleveland National Forest. She had been sexually assaulted, strangled and staged. The Sheriff promised the perpetrator on national television, “you can’t run, you can’t hide, we’re going to find you.” They did just that. Join us Behind the Crime Scene with Samantha's mother, Erin Runnion, to hear about how she turned tragedy into helping others through her Joyful Child Foundation.

It’s July 15, 2002. Five year-old Samantha Runnion is playing with a friend in her front yard in Stanton, California.  A man approached and asked the girls to help find his lost dog. He then grabbed Samantha and forced her into his car. A day later, Samantha’s lifeless body was found by hang gliders in the Cleveland National Forest. She had been sexually assaulted, strangled and staged. The Sheriff promised the perpetrator on national television, “you can’t run, you can’t hide, we’re going to find you.” They did just that. Join us Behind the Crime Scene with Samantha's mother, Erin Runnion, and former Orange County District Attorney David Brent to learn about how they brought a child predator to justice in this three part series.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This week’s Let’s Talk Joy podcast is the last of the first year with weekly episodes. In this episode, Erin reflects on the year and each month’s themes: Joy is Intentional, Love, Acceptance, Dedication, Empowerment, Community, Freedom, Effort, Gratitude, Compassion, and Generosity...with inspiration and support from the 8 Pillars of Joy as described in The Book of Joy: perspective, humility, humor, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This week’s Let’s Talk Joy podcast is about the third type of generosity described in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams: generosity of sharing spiritual teachings...as well as your own joyful spirit.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This week’s Let’s Talk Joy podcast is about the second type of generosity described in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams: the gift of providing protection and safety. Of course, I couldn’t help but talk about how that type of generosity is our most fundamental instinct as a species and how we can do better, even in the midst of our holiday gatherings.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This month's theme of generosity was inspired by the last of the 8 Pillars of Joy as described in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. This episode explores how the elements of joy culminate with the expression of generosity in sharing the gift that is you.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This month's theme of generosity was inspired by the last of the 8 Pillars of Joy as described in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. The theme for this month, compassion, was inspired by Chapter 7 in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. In this episode, Erin shares her interpretation of using the practice of giving and receiving known as Tonglen, to develop compassion for people we may not know.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. The theme for this month, compassion, was inspired by Chapter 7 in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. In this birthday episode, Erin shares her interpretation of using the practice of giving and receiving known as Tonglen, to develop compassion for yourself.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. The theme for this month, compassion, was inspired by Chapter 7 in The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams. In this episode, Erin shares her interpretation and experience of the practice of giving and receiving known as Tonglen.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. The theme of Gratitude for this month was inspired by The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams, and in this episode Erin shares about her unforgettable experience of gratitude when she met the Dalai Lama in India.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Continuing through The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams, the theme for this month is Gratitude. Erin explains why and how practicing gratitude daily is the easiest and fastest way to cultivate and protect joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Continuing through The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams, the theme for this month is Gratitude. Erin explains why and how practicing gratitude daily is the easiest and fastest way to cultivate and protect joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This month's theme is inspired by The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams and the latest chapter is on Forgiveness. Erin shares about doing the practices referenced in the book, Forgive for Good by Dr. Fred Luskin, to let go of the anger and resentment of her daughter's abduction and murder allows her to devote her energy to her daughter's memory and legacy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin introduces this month's theme of joyful effort by talking about how evaluating our experiences from multiple perspectives allows for joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin introduces this month's theme of joyful effort by talking about resetting our intentions and adjusting our routines to set ourselves (and our children) up for a successful final stretch of the year.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin shares how she cultivates joy in the midst of busy and/or difficult days.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin talks about how the time for Joy is Now Not Later because projecting into the future actually closes us off to the moment we are actually experiencing.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin introduces the theme, Joy is Now, by exploring how letting go of our past and the stories that trap our energy can help us more fully enjoy the life we are living right now.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin aims to inspire you to dive into the joy of summer through a child's eyes.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin shares her thoughts about the month's theme, Joy is Freedom, in relation to the 17th Anniversary of her daughter's abduction. 

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode goes deeper into the notion of personal freedom and its universal oppressor, fear. We can be brave and sit with the truth and depth of our freedom to make the most of our short lives.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how joy is community for children when we set an example by establishing boundaries with caregivers while also empowering children to tell a Safe Adult if they are every uncomfortable or afraid. 

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how joy is community among our peers or colleagues when we focus on our shared purpose, articulate our values, and establish rules of engagement that foster a safe and empowering culture within groups or teams.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how joy is community because we have the power to surround ourselves with friends who generate a cycle of empowerment for each other.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode explores how joy is empowerment when we act for our own purpose but first, we have to allow ourselves the freedom to imagine what it is we really want in this life.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode explores how to empower our children while protecting joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode is the first of this month's theme of empowerment. Erin shares an example of how her mother provided unorthodox opportunities to develop the skills and confidence to be empowered.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode explores how we can cultivate joy by following our passion. What makes you feel inspired, excited, or maybe even angry? Those things motivate us to learn, grow, and make a difference, give meaning to our lives and therefore, even when they are serious or hard, they are also a source of joy.    

Erin Runnion discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode explores how joy is dedication to something or someone beyond ourselves. Erin reflects on how dedication to Samantha and to the children we can still help inspire her to continue The Joyful Child's work to protect and empower children.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode is about how joy is dedication to protecting and empowering young children.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode revisits all of the ways that Joy is Acceptance and focuses on accepting our imperfections as well as the transitory, precious nature of our shared human experience.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode explores the importance of wholeheartedly accepting children exactly as they are as you demonstrate and guide them through owning and learning from mistakes and difficult feelings. Children learn more from our behavior, our actions, and non-verbal communication than from our words. It is not enough to tell them they are loved and accepted; you have to show them.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens. This episode encourages listeners to look at themselves through a different lens to focus on their strengths and protect their joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens. This episode is about accepting everyday challenges and opportunities.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be taught or nurtured in children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be taught or nurtured in children or teens.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation in memory of her daughter, Samantha, talks about how the heart and emotions can be a point of entry for cultivating and protecting joy.

Erin Runnion, creator, "The Joyful Child Foundation" talks about teaching kids how to avoid predators. She founded "Joyful Child" after her daughter, Samantha, was molested and murdered by a monster asking her to help find his dog.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be taught or nurtured in children or teens.

Tonight's special guest is Erin Runnion from Newport Beach, California, founder of The Joyful Child Foundation in Memory of Samantha Runnion, her kidnapped and murdered child. The Joyful Child Foundation is dedicated to preventing crimes against children through programs that educate, empower, and unite families and communities. Their mission is to protect our nation's children from sexual abuse and abduction through programs that unite and uplift communities. Ms Runnion launched The Joyful Child Foundation in 2005, after the abduction, molestation and murder of five-year-old Samantha Runnion. It is dedicated to raising awareness about child sexual abuse and abduction while facilitating proactive community organizing to give everyone an opportunity to participate in the national movement to stop these horrible crimes against children. Erin recently appeared on a television show with Katie Couric and Megan Kanka's parents, of Megan's Law, talking about life after loss and their plights in honor of their murdered children (the show airs January 7th). The Joyful Child web site reminds us that sex-trafficking has evolved into a lucrative business in the US and around the globe. The industry grosses $9.5 billion annually in the US, and an additional $32 billion worldwide. Trafficked women are constantly moved throughout the country so as to avoid drawing the attention of law enforcement officials.

Sadly, reports of school staff sexually abusing students is on the rise. It's a very troubling topic that schools and PTA's can be hesitant to discuss and that parents are often untrained to handle. In this segment our guest offers insightful and practical guidance for parents. Erin Runnion is the Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, for public benefit organization dedicated to preventing child sexual abuse and abduction through programs that unite and uplift communities in the protection of all children Samantha was a beautiful, bright, joyful little girl whose life was cut short as the youngest victim of the "summer of abductions" in July 2002. Erin is dedicated to ensuring Samantha's tragic death continues to be a catalyst to engage adults in our collective responsibility in protecting our nation's children.