A Christ-centered parenting community that is grace-filled, science-based, and trauma-informed. Welcome!
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The podcast where adoptees discuss the adoption experience. This is not the usual adoption talk. You will find real, raw, and deep feelings addressed in these interviews. No sugar-coating here! Come and laugh, cry, learn and heal with us. Adult adoptees share stories of search, reunion, and secondary rejection. Adoptees On also curates recommended resources to encourage and educate the adoption community about adoptee issues.
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Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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A Foster Arizona podcast featuring Authentic Conversations with Real People talking all things Foster Care and beyond. Hosted by Kim and Brian Vehon.
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Real stories about the joys and challenges of the adoption journey. You'll hear from parents and families who've been through infant and international adoption, foster-to-adopt, and even embryo adoption. These inspiring stories are told from the perspective of the adoptee, birth parent or adoptive parent.
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Biblically aligned support for the Christian adoptive mom experiencing the stress of post-adoption turmoil. You willingly stepped into this non-traditional mom role for a child/children who needed you, knowing there would be difficulties. You trusted God to get you through. Now you’re in the thick of it. Know this: You can trust that God is able to redeem even the most difficult challenges facing you and your family, and bring something amazingly good from them! I hope this podcast is a help ...
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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The Coffee + Crumbs Podcast is your companion for kitchen cleanups, stroller walks, or the daily carpool hustle. Join hosts Ashlee Gadd, Katie Blackburn, and Jill Atogwe as they chat about the beautiful, holy work of motherhood. We hope you leave this show feeling safe, known, encouraged and loved.
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From babyhood to school age, through the teenage years and ultimately adulthood, Adoption: The Long View explores all aspects of the adoption journey with a variety of articulate and thought-provoking guests.
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This podcast creates a space for genuine conversations about adoption, where emotions are acknowledged, journeys are reconciled, and a healthy acceptance of truths is fostered. Delve into the impact of adoption on all parties involved, gaining insights from adoptees, adoptive parents, biological parents, as well as professional psychologists and social workers. Explore the realities, reconciliation processes, and ongoing dynamics of adoption.
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Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including PACE, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss or even if you'd like to get involved and share your own experiences.
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Nationally recognized thought leader, April Dinwoodie, hosts a personal journey while exploring her adoption experience. We follow her as she examines her efforts to find love, identity, family, and connection. Each month April will candidly interview, discuss, and unravel, all matters surrounding adoption.
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What happens when the adoptee is centered as the hero in their own story? These are whole-hearted conversations with adoptees and adoption experts who are at the forefront of alchemizing adoption trauma into positive impact for you and the rest of the world. Each episode is designed to make you feel empowered, informed and fortified with a variety of methods, healing modalities and expert advice. This is for the adoptee, parents, and the adoption-curious.
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A podcast where we air out your family's dirty laundry so you don't have to! Along the way, we'll offer some entirely uncertified advice and slightly more competent opinions. Email us your family stories at mfdlpod@gmail.com and follow us on Insta @mfdlpod 😊
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Welcome to 'Hey! Am I Adopted?' – the podcast that opens the door to the world of adoption, hosted by the dynamic duo, father-daughter team, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, who are both adoptees. If you've ever found yourself pondering the unique journey of adoption or have burning questions about the process, you're in the right place. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations, share personal stories, and create a safe space for you to explore the intricacies of adoption. Whether you're a ...
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Sharing stories and experiences of Australians who have been through Adoption and Foster Care. The stories are sometimes complex and tackle difficult issues which span over 50 plus years. From children that have been in an under resourced system to Australia's traumatic history of forced adoptions and the stolen generations. But through this darkness comes light - there are also stories of hope, courage resilience and love. My Unknown Truth is hosted by Nadia Levett, born and raised in Austr ...
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We can learn how to change adoption from the stories of those who have been touched by it.
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A bite-sized summary of Boston School Committee meetings, and "Deep Dives" on the biggest issues impacting public schools nationwide.
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Alex and Liza are back with their new podcast - The Ex Files.
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Jonny Adams & Matt Best will share their 30+ years experience on what growth & revenue acceleration looks like in modern business. With episodes featuring industry leaders, you can hear aspects of leadership, sales, account development and customer success, alongside other critical elements required to build an effective growth engine for your business. Southwestern/Great American, Inc., dba Southwestern Family of Companies, for itself and its related entities and their assigns, reserves and ...
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ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT | Adoption, Adoption Trauma, Adoptive Parents, Journaling, Biblical Encouragement, Journaling Prompts
Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Ambassador of Encouragement
The Go-to Podcast for Adoptive Parents Who Want Encouragement in Their Adoption Journey! Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Do you wish more than anything that your child would know Christ and just turn out ”OK”? Have you neglected yourself to the point that it’s taken a personal toll on ...
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Join us for Family Matters, a podcast dedicated to exploring the many facets of adoption, care experience, and parenting. In each episode, we dive into personal stories, expert insights, and real-life challenges that shape the journey of being parented and parenting. With guidance from our team of psychologists, we tackle pressing issues around identity, family history, and more. Whether you're an adoptive parent, care-experienced, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful conversations that ...
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Mac Watson Talks voted BEST PODCAST by Phoenix Magazine's 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll. We explore current events through emotional connections, real-life experiences, and humor.
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Two best friends relive their pasts and bring their stories to life. This podcast talks about healing from trauma, self improvement and life lessons learned.
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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Established in 2015, the I’m Adopted community organisation provides a safe space for adoptees, topics and meet-ups with others. Welcome to our official podcast!
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Welcome to the Forever Family Podcast, brought to you by Loftus-Vergari & Associates. Join us as we delve into child welfare, bringing experts, families, and local voices together to share insights and guidance on creating forever families. Whether you're embarking on adoption, navigating foster care or kinship care, or seeking post-permanency support, the Forever Family Podcast is here to guide and inspire. Join us on the journey to building strong, loving families through adoption and beyond.
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Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted Children
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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...
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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We’ll show you how.
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This podcast is about connecting. It's about growing. It's about stretching. In society nowadays, it's easy to fall into echo chambers. This is not an echo chamber. Open Adoption Project is a community dedicated to listening and learning, and building relationships based on healthy respect and communication. The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption re ...
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It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard. Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and living a purposeful life. Whether you're a hybrid athlete, health/fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or seeking intentional living, this weekly podcast offers valuable insights on nutrition and training through some of the world's most incredible individuals, while also coaching and equipping yo ...
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100% real talk with your two new Korean adoptee besties! Hana and Ryan, Korean adoptees from Melbourne, Australia, talk about anything and everything adoption related, including race, gender, birth family search and reunion, and more. Original podcast music by Domus.
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The Single Greatest Choice is a podcast about singleness, fertility, motherhood, and choice. This is a show for women who are grappling with what to do when life doesn't follow the love-marriage-baby carriage trajectory. It's about exploring the options when things don't seem to be turning out as we'd always planned. Most of all, is a place for women give and receive support as they grapple with these big topics - because what we decide to do with these years could be the single greatest cho ...
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Join Mal + Kate each Monday as they talk about adoption, parenthood, Disney, and MORE! They are two adoptive moms that seek to love, support, and elevate all corners of the adoption triad through honest conversations with adoptive parents, birth moms, & adoptees, all while running Funding Love, a non-profit that strengthens bonds, builds community, and restores people through all-expenses-paid vacations to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida! So grab a cup of coffee or a glass of wine; the ...
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The Missouri Department of Social Services is proud to present The Call to Foster, a heartwarming new podcast series that features inspiring stories from foster parents across the state. Each episode will highlight their unique experiences and perspectives, how they overcame hesitations, and provide helpful advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Prepare your heart as you hear first-hand from the compassionate families and individuals working together to make a difference for ...
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Candid discussions about the experiences, challenges and triumphs of adoptive parents of color. Hosted by Malaika Parker, Director of the Adoptive Parents of Color Collaborative a project of Pact, an adoption alliance.
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Welcome to The Foster Friendly Podcast. We’re bringing foster care closer to home by sharing stories from the front lines. We're talking with former foster youth, foster parents and others who are finding unique and powerful ways to dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in foster care. The Foster Friendly podcast is brought to you by America’s Kids Belong, a nonprofit that helps kids in foster care find belonging in both family and community.
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Noggin Notes aims to educate and enrich your noggin about mental illness and wellness. Conversations range from factual and data-based to theoretical and idea-based. We welcome your input at info@nogginnotes.com or info@zephyrwellness.org. Noggin Notes is not intended as a substitute for professional counseling but we really do hope you can adopt and use some of what we share in order to improve your own life and to seek peace and wellness every day.
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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adopti ...
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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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Welcome to Families for Children Adoption Pod , where amazing things happen.
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A podcast about self-care by a host that hates the term self-care. Therapist KC Davis, author of the book How to Keep House While Drowning talks about mental health, care tasks, and more.
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Podcast by Billy and Laurie Cuchens
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NFL Running Back Ricky Watters: How Adoption Shaped My Life
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for this interview with former NFL Running Back and Super Bowl Champion Ricky Watters. He is an adoptee, an adoptive dad, and author of a new children's book on adoption, A Gift Called Shane. In this episode, we discuss: How old were you when you learned you were adopted and…
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How Much Should I Prepare Ahead of Time for an Infant Adoption? - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband Sean and I are here in Canada and early in the adoption process. We are looking at private infant adoption through an adoption agency. My question is around getting ready. When we successfully match it is almost a certainty it will be with a newborn and there’s …
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Adoption Today: Legacies of Forced Adoption and the Modern Impact with Dr. Michael Lambert (Part 2)
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In the second half of her conversation with Dr. Michael Lambert, Nerys explores the ways in which historic forced adoption practices resonate within today’s adoption landscape. Together, they ask important questions: What might a UK-wide apology mean for the adoption triangle—adoptees, birth families, and adoptive families? Join this thought-provok…
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The Forever Family Podcast | Parenting Special Needs Children Adopted from Foster Care - Dr. Meg with Tracy Spencer and Nicole Steeve
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In this episode, Dr. Meg, the Clinical Director of Loftus Vergari & Associates, gains insight into the experiences of parenting special needs children adopted from the foster care system. Joined by Co-Hosts Tracy Spencer and Nicole Steeve, both experienced foster and adoptive parents, they discuss their personal journeys and the challenges of navig…
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Being an Adoptee: What It’s Like to Grow Up Adopted
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Today we chat with Leah Sutterlin, an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, about being an adoptee. Leah shares how early separation affected her later relationships and attachment style and discusses the identity struggles she experienced growing up. She also explains how her parents’ supportive approach allowed her to openly process grief…
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The Unexpected Blessing of Relationship with Your Child's Bio Family
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am joined with Brandie Thomas who shares her incredible story about the unique relationship her family has with her adopted son's bio mother. Adoption is an inherently painful and beautiful process; beautiful in how we are able to give a child a loving home and painful in the separation of a…
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Ep. 56 - Unplanned Plan, Adoptive Adjustment
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We would love to hear from you!! Shoot us a text here! Welcome back to another episode of My Family's Dirty Laundry where we air out your family's mess so you don't have to! Mia discusses travel plans that are anything but set in stone while Emma relates the hardships of adoptive families. Email us your family stories at mfdlpod@gmail.com, follow u…
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Infertile AF Minisode: Leveling up your infertility supplements with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim
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We’re excited to launch a new series of bite-sized episodes packed with expert insights on infertility. These short, digestible minisodes are designed to give you quick, valuable takeaways from leading experts and professionals in the field. No matter what you're navigating, these minisodes will provide you with practical advice, emotional support,…
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. In this episode, I am focused on talking about how to help our kids with holiday anxiety. Christmas is quickly approaching and maybe you've already experienced some the holiday stress with this past Thanksgiving. There is so much overstimulating our kids, from school activities, sugary sweets, family and frien…
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We think a lot about how to lower demands for our kids, but in this episode we’re going to talk about how we can lower demands for ourselves, specifically during the holiday season. Regardless of where you live in the world and what holidays you do or don’t celebrate, it’s hard to avoid the extra stress that comes in December. In this episode, you’…
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Welcome to the 2nd Moms Podcast for Christian Adoptive Moms! This episode introduces a method for maximizing positive parental interaction and influence while maintaining personal values and commitments. Learn more about how I help mothers feel good about their second mom roles at dawnbaggett.com Subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode and …
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Dr. Witkin in Your Corner: Mental Health and the Holidays
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This time of year can be magical, but it can also come with stress, especially when family gatherings include tough conversations or well-meaning but intrusive questions like, "When are you starting a family?" In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Georgia Witkin, Clinical Psychologist and infertility expert. She shares practical advice on handling t…
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Episode 257: Uncovering Your Identity (w/ Kyle Bullock, Ellyn Bullock, & Michelle Hubble)
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It’s natural to wonder who your birth parents are. In fact, this is a question that many foster and adoptive children wrestle with. For children, teens, and even adults who have never known their biological parents, curiosity about their identity often goes hand in hand with a fear of the unknown. And for foster and adoptive parents, broaching this…
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097: How to Navigate Your Hardest Seasons of Life with Sally McRae
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This returning guest needs no introduction, but we will honor her with one. Today I'm joined by Sally McRae for another deep conversation, which is common for us, about the unglamorous aspects of growth, resilience, and character-building. We discuss the vital role of patience, the misconception of overnight success, and the importance of navigatin…
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122: Addressing Sexual Violence on College Campuses is Easier than You Think with Nicole Bedera
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Today’s topic carries a degree of sensitivity, so consider this a trigger warning if you are sensitive to discussions about sexual assault and sexual harassment. Our focus is on how universities and workplaces are dealing with these issues–and how they can do it better. My guest is Nicole Bedera, a sociologist and author with a Ph.D. Her upcoming d…
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Better Parenting Starts Here: Reframing Negative Thoughts
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If you’re not satisfied with what your parenting looks like today, maybe becoming a better mom or dad is more about reframing what you already do than finding new tips and tricks that “work” with your kids. In this episode, Connected Families Co-founders Jim and Lynne Jackson discuss the powerful practice of transforming discouraging mental “tapes”…
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Ep. 75 SOLO 3 Things to help close out the year!
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Hey, loves! Today I give you three actionables (including a book) that will shift the way you react to people and the situations around you. As well as a tip to release expectations. The holiday season can be disappointing with unmet expectations, I think I know something that will help :) BOOK: Addicted to Drama by Dr. Scott Lyons Support the show…
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Conversations - Foster Carers Mobeena and Wajid
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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Mobeena and Wajid foster carers for Hillingdon Council. They describe a positive experience of choosing to be foster carers as their own children grew older and of welcoming a child into their home on a long term basis. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fo…
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162 – Embracing the Gift of Time With Journaling
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Whenever life is interrupted, whenever you lose a loved one, or whenever you turn around and all of a sudden your kids are grown, it’s then that a lot of people understand just how precious time is. Hi Neighbor! Are you grateful for the time you have? We all have a finite amount of time. We just don’t know how finite. Whenever life is interrupted,…
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Turning Fears Into Next Steps: April & Jordan Share Their Adoption Experiences in Overcoming Fear [S8E8]
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Adoption Fears?? Yep, we have all had them. We recognize adoption is a big, life changing process to start. There are so many questions and unknowns. It can feel overwhelming. In this episode, host April Fallon and co-host Jordan Moreno explore the common fears of starting the adoption journey and how it is normal to feel this way. The two adoptive…
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293 | Dr. Julie Lopez This is a special episode in our healing series where I interview therapists who are also adoptees themselves, so they know from personal experience what it feels like to be an adoptee. Today I’m so pleased to welcome back Dr. Julie Lopez, author of Live Empowered! We are talking all about how labels can be highly problematic …
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Episode 11, Part 1 - Fears & Foresight of AI Adoption with Athena Peppes
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Futurist and technology trends advisor Athena Peppes discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in business. She addresses the varying pace of AI integration across industries, emphasising that while some sectors like consumer goods move quickly, others such as pharmaceuticals proceed more cautiously due to regulatory concerns. Athen…
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November 2024: Who is Around Your Holiday Table?
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In November 2024, host April Dinwoodie sits with Producer Kyle Ferreira to talk about the both/and of her holiday table. April also shares helpful tips for transracially adopted persons when it comes to the holiday season.
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Our latest episode of "So I'm Adopted" or should we say "So I wish I was Adopted", promise to deliver a heartfelt tale and more. Join us as we navigate the intricate world of nontraditional family dynamics. Our conversation sheds light on the emotional intricacies of mixed-race identities and strained family relationships, offering hope through sto…
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How to Best Navigate the Holidays as a Foster Family with Bethany Hall
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In this episode of the Foster Friendly Podcast, hosts Travis and Courtney, along with guest Bethany Hall, discuss the complexities of navigating the holidays for children in foster care. They explore the emotional challenges, the importance of managing expectations, and strategies for preparing both parents and extended family for the unique dynami…
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Using Positive Childhood Experiences to Help Our Kids Heal
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Can our kids heal from all the hard things they've experienced? Is there something we can do to help? Join us today to learn about the power of positive childhood experiences with Dr. Robert Sege, the director of the HOPE National Resource Center at Tufts Medical Center. He holds a …
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Family Reimagined with American Broadcaster Richelle Carey
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Richelle’s story starts with the emotional process of choosing the SMBC path and takes us through egg freezing, IVF, and ultimately the practicalities of adopting a child as a single mother based overseas. Her journey highlights the importance of prioritizing our own dreams and health while remaining open to the many ways a family can be formed. In…
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Psychotherapist Bethany Warren on Navigating Reproductive Trauma, from Infertility to Pregnancy Loss to TFMR
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Today, we are mixing it up a bit. Ali is chatting with Bethany Warren, a psychotherapist and EMDR consultant who's had a passion for helping people navigate reproductive and perinatal mental health issues for 25 years. Beth specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, working with individuals experiencing pregnancy loss, termination for medi…
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast. Christmas is quickly coming around the corner which is why I thought this would be a great opportunity to talk with Donna Amidon about the connection between Jesus and the Old Testament, how God is the same through all the ages and the promise of Jesus is woven throughout scripture. As foster and adoptive pare…
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Living with someone with a vulnerable nervous system almost certainly leaves you feeling like you are walking on eggshells. It’s that sense of not knowing what’s going to happen next, having to tread lightly, and being constantly at risk of making a misstep that will trigger the other person. In today’s episode, we are going to break down the neuro…
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Episode 196: Community Impact: Jenny's Story
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Summary: In this episode of our mini-series on the transformative power of community support, we dive into another inspiring story of connection and resilience. Last week, we heard from Joseph, who shared how the community shaped his journey from foster care to adulthood. This week, we’re thrilled to continue the conversation with Jenny Montgomery.…
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Planes, Trains, and Parenting Plans: Travel and Holidays in Family Law
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In the latest episode of "The Ex Files - The Divorce and Separation Podcast," Alex and Liza tackle one of the most challenging times of the year for separated families: the holidays. From disputes over travel plans to balancing meaningful time with both parents, this episode explores how family law addresses the complexities of holiday arrangements…
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Anna Lehnardt, a Chinese-born adoptee, shares her experience and thoughts after reading "Selling Transracial Adoption" by Elizabeth Raleigh. She shares some of her own experiences as a transracial adoptee and thoughts on how policy and practice can be improved to focus more on adoptees rather than adoptive parents.…
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Episode 256: The True Story of Possum Trot (w/ Bishop and First Lady Donna Martin)
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Over the summer, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot hit theaters across the country. This film tells the powerful true story of Donna and Bishop Martin as they ignited a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace children in foster care who needed a home. Their East Texas community stepped up to do the impossible and adopt 77 children…
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096: The Role of Fitness in Family and Personal Growth with Jason Khalipa
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I welcome back Jason Khalipa to dive into a conversation on the importance of fitness as a family value and the responsibilities of being a father and leader. Khalipa shares insights into his training regimen, personal experiences with professional CrossFit, and the necessity of leading by example both in fitness and family life. We discuss managin…
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121: What if Children Designed Cities? with Mara Mintzer
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What if our cities were designed with children participating in the process? What they would prioritize might surprise us all! My guest, Mara Mintzer, did a TEDx talk on the topic of including children in the city planning process, and she’s been involved in this kind of unique child-friendly endeavor in Boulder, Colorado, as the co-founder and Exe…
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Wondering how you can set holiday boundaries and expectations for family gatherings? Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas with family but dreading unsolicited advice from well-meaning relatives? You are not alone. Changes in your daily routines, travel, lack of sleep, and large gatherings set the stage for parenting challenges. Sometime…
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Episode 74. Tara Nolan: Adoptees Born in China Podcast & The Chinese adoption laws
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Today I sit with Tara Nolan who is the co-hosts of the podcast (ABC) Adoptees Born in China show, where adoptees from China can listen to and share their adoption stories. This is a deeply thought provoking conversation around the Chinese laws to abolish international adoption and the emotional outcry of the Chinese adoptees who are the last adopte…
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161 – Feel Alone as an Adoptive Parent? 7 Benefits to Embrace an Anchor of Encouragement
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If you’re an adoptive parent who feels like you’re all alone, I’m here to tell you there are other adoptive parents who feel the same way. They are going through the same struggles as you. What can you do when you feel this way? I believe it’s important to hold on to and embrace an anchor of encouragement. Hi Neighbor! Adoptive parenting can often…
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How to Adopt from Foster Care While Living Abroad - Weekend Wisdom
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My husband and I were foster parents in the US, and have since relocated to Denmark for his work. We both still feel called to adopt from foster care, and would like to do that from the US. We know that the US and Denmark are both members of the Hague Convention, and can a…
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Episode 199 - Eight Year Anniversary Get Together .
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Hello and welcome to episode 199 from the A&F Network. Well, it's been eight years since we started and that coincided with us being together in Ireland. So, we kick back in Scott's kitchen, catch up on events and reflect on stuff. As always if you’ve experience of adoption, fostering or special guardianship from any perspective personal or profess…
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We would love to hear from you!! Shoot us a text here! Welcome back to another episode of My Family's Dirty Laundry where we air out your family's mess so you don't have to! Mia tells a tale of an inconsiderate little brother while Emma talks of a burgeoning foodie just wanting to express herself. Email us your family stories at mfdlpod@gmail.com, …
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Episode 10: Thoughts on National Adoption Awareness Month
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November has arrived and time once more to recognize National Adoption Awareness Month. This year's theme, "Honoring Youth; Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds", highlights the importance of helping youth identify and nurture support systems and social connections that help young people as they transition to adulthood and through life. Join ho…
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Season 2 - Episode 1 | The Making of a Felon
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In this conversation, Sirel reflects on her journey through vulnerability, trauma, and personal growth. She discusses the challenges of single motherhood, the impact of reconnecting with her birth mother, and the struggles with self-medication and alcoholism. The conversation highlights the importance of intuition, accountability, and the ongoing j…
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