Best Infant Adoption Podcasts (2024)

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15. You are not broken 23:44

2h ago23:44

23:44

When our kids are struggling - we are often struggling. We look outside our home and see other parents having fun, enjoying their kids. We see other parents raising kids who aren't defiant, disrespectful, destructive, or disconnected. When we're struggling like this, we often only see 2 possible causes - 1) either our kids are "bad kids," or 2) we …

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Can You Adopt From Ukraine? - Weekend Wisdom 3:44

3d ago3:44

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Prior to Russia invading Ukraine, it was possible to adopt from Ukraine. In fact, depending on the year, it was one of the top 10 placing countries to the US. However, the government of Ukraine has said that intercountry adoption will not fully resume while martial law is in place. However, the g…

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Scott Dziengelski on the Decline in Residential Mental Health Treatment for Youth 27:28

2d ago27:28

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The country’s youth mental health crisis continues to increase demand for psychiatric beds. Yet, the availability of residential treatment facilities, reserved for youth with severe emotional disturbances, is on the decline. What impact does this have on youth—including those in foster care--with high levels of need, and how do we ensure access to …

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What the Research on Adult Adoptees Can Teach Us 46:19

2d ago46:19

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join this interview with Dr. JaeRan Kim, an adoption researcher who also blogs at Harlow's Monkey. In this episode, we cover: Research: Intercountry adoptees with adoption disruption and displacement histories – Adoptee perspectives Korean adoptees as parents Adoptees who adopt Transracially adop…

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14. Trauma and the brain 20:41

6d ago20:41

20:41

When a child experiences early trauma, various changes can happen to the brain. As parents, we see the effects - in behaviors, learning difficulties, developmental delays. Let's discuss key changes to the brain common in children who've experienced trauma. About your host, Angie Grandt - The Adoption Coach Angie Grandt is the Adoption Coach. She is…

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5 Tips for Surviving Summer with Kids Impacted by Trauma - Weekend Wisdom 6:36

6d ago6:36

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Summer break is just around the corner for families of school-aged children – whether you are ready or not. You may already be planning your annual vacation, buying pool passes, and buying tickets online for local venues to enjoy together as a family. However, you may also dread your child’s hour…

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Personal Story of Healing from Sexual Abuse 1:00:07

9d ago1:00:07

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join this inspiring discussion with two former foster youths who talk about their time in foster care and how that experience shaped them. Lanitta was a pregnant and parenting teen growing up in the North Carolina foster care system. In May of 2022, she joined the 2% population of former foster y…

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13. Human Design and My Relationships 22:01

14d ago22:01

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Have you ever wondered why you connect with some people better than others? This can be especially true with our kids - and can cause us parents so much distress, as we interpret this as "liking" one of our kids better than the others. Or have you ever wondered why things can be going so well with one person (or child) and then a 3rd or 4th person …

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How to Make and Use an Adoption Lifebook - Weekend Wisdom 6:23

13d ago6:23

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. A Lifebook is the story of how your child came to be yours and the story of his life before he came to you. Adoption is only one aspect of your child, and at some point, his life merges into your life. However, he had a life before he came to your family, and his Lifebook tells this part of his s…

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Sarah Font on Substance-Exposed Infants in the US 21:18

17d ago21:18

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The dramatic rise in substance use disorders over the past decade has altered—indeed, destroyed—many American lives, but how does this epidemic affect children? And who is ensuring their safety? This week, Naomi and Ian are joined by Sarah Font, child welfare researcher and associate professor of sociology and public policy at Penn State, to discus…

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Evaluating Risk Factors in International Adoption 49:31

16d ago49:31

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you considering adopting internationally. If so, you really should listen to this interview with the great Dr. Dana Johnson, MD, PhD. He is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Johnson founded the International Adoption Cl…

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12. I'll be happy when... 20:27

22d ago20:27

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When I meet parents who are stressed, overwhelmed, or even at the end of their rope, I often hear a common theme: "I'll be happy when my child stops (you can fill in the blank here)," or "I'll stop feeling frustrated when my child does (fill in the blank)." This is a common human reaction. We all do it to some degree - it's our default way of think…

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Will the Pain of Infertility Go Away If I Adopt? - Weekend Wisdom 4:35

25d ago4:35

4:35

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We’re 5 years in trying to conceive and I’m TIRED. I have an opportunity to adopt an unborn baby girl. My question is, does it get any easier dealing with the infertility, the failure, the empty feeling? Does your heart stop breaking every month when you know you’re not pregnant? I’m so…

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An Adoptee's Journey 39:37

26d ago39:37

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk with Cam Lee Small about his new book, The Adoptee's Journey: From Loss and Trauma to Healing and Empowerment. In this episode, we talk about: You wrote this book for Christian adoptees. Why that specific audience? Adoptees have been objectified, scrutinized, and infantized. Can y…

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Can I Adopt If My Husband Is Disabled? - Weekend Wisdom 10:17

1M ago10:17

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Hello! I’ve been listening to the podcast for a little while now as I consider my desire to adopt. I’ve had many models around me who adopted their children, and although the process is difficult, I have a desire to provide a home to children in need. It seems like now adoptions are dec…

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11. Experts vs Intuition 17:28

1M ago17:28

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When facing a new challenge, where do you turn first for answers? In the past couple of decades, many of us would say the experts (or Google, lol!). We feel frustrated, overwhelmed, uncertain - and we turn to the experts. Don't get me wrong - there is value in knowledge, expertise, and specialized skills. However - you are the expert in your child.…

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Snowflakes Babies: Rodney and Mary Leah Share Their Embryo Adoption Story [S7E23] 42:46

28d ago42:46

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Rodney and Mary Leah are both attorneys in Alabama. For ten years, they walked the journey of infertility before welcoming twins, Dalton and Mary Elizabeth, through Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program. They also serve on the board of Carrywell, a non-profit that helps couples walking through infertility, miscarriage and infant loss through groups an…

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7 Core Issues in Adoption & Foster Care 57:49

1M ago57:49

57:49

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you want to help your adopted or foster child work through the big issues they may face in life? Join our discussion of the seven core issues with Allison Davis Maxon, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is the co-author of Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency, The Seven Core…

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You Know You're Ready to Start Thinking About Adoption When . . . - Weekend Wisdom 2:57

1M ago2:57

2:57

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you in infertility treatment but possibly considering adoption? Dawn outlines what couples may be considering, which indicates they are ready to consider adoption. Resources: Parenting After Infertility Types of Adoption Affording Adoption This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. …

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10. Connection vs spending time together 30:51

1M ago30:51

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The parents I serve, the parents I connect with, the parent I was... would all say something along this line: "I am giving all of my time, my attention, my energy, my (you can probably add more here!) to my one child - they are exhausting me!" But is giving your time, your attention, your energy, etc. the same as connecting with your child? Our kid…

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Born From Our Souls: Aida Phillips Shares Her Adoption Story [S7E22] 34:23

1M ago34:23

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Aida Phillips and her husband longed to be parents but found that conceiving naturally was not possible for them. They began infertility treatments, which ultimately proved unsuccessful and took a significant toll on Aida both mentally and physically. She started looking into adoption, but her husband was hesitant, and EVEN MORE so when they met wi…

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Herbie Newell on Adoption Impacts in Real Time Post Dobbs 22:41

1M ago22:41

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How has the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson affected foster care and adoption in the United States during the past two years? This week, Naomi and Ian are joined by Herbie Newell, President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services, one of the largest adoption agencies in the United States. Herbie discusses how the recent li…

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The Fetishization of Female Asian Adoptees 52:01

1M ago52:01

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to talk with Dr. Kimberly McKee about her book, Adoption Fantasies: The Fetishization of Asian Adoptees from Girlhood to Womanhood. In this episode, we cover: This book explores how Asian women and girls, specifically Asian adoptees in the US, negotiate the sensationalism and fictional po…

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My Top Two Parenting Tips - Weekend Wisdom 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. As a mom of four children through birth and adoption, I’ve been there and done that in terms of parenting. I’ve made more than my share of mistakes and have had my share of successes as well. I’ve also had the privilege of interviewing the top parenting experts over the last almost 17 years we’ve…

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9: Fix your face 16:48

2M ago16:48

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At a recent in-person workshop I held for adoptive parents, we discussed how perceptive and intuitive our kids can be! When our face shows frustration, overwhelm, or unhappiness. Some of us even hear "why are you mad mom?" Let's chat about some strategies to actually have your face match your goal - the goal to create a peaceful, happy home where y…

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Embryo Twins: Michael and Naomi's Embryo Adoption Story [S7E21] 41:21

1M ago41:21

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After Michael and Naomi’s unsuccessful attempts to start a family, they were led to a fertility clinic where they were diagnosed with male-factor infertility. They were told IVF would be the only real option. The couple experienced a lot of grief and started praying about what to do to become parents. They started to research their options when God…

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Raising and Healing Abused and Neglected Kids with Dr. Karyn Purvis 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Children adopted from foster care or from abroad have often experienced abuse, neglect, or trauma. These children require a different form of parenting. In 2015, we interviewed Dr. Karyn Purvis, author of The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family, and the founder and Dir…

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71. Writing About Pregnancy Loss with Author Morgan Martin 52:54

2M ago52:54

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In this interview I speak with the lovely Morgan Martin Author of Healing Empty Hands, we discuss her book and her loss experience. Speaker https://www.instagram.com/morganreneemcintyre/ (@morganreneemcintyre) Host https://www.instagram.com/heybeautifulmama/ (@heybeautifulmama)By Ella Rose

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My Foster Child Only Eats Junk Food - Weekend Wisdom 4:25

2M ago4:25

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My foster child only likes junk food and will not eat anything that doesn’t come out of a box. We aren’t fanatics, but we try to eat pretty healthily. I don’t want to feed the rest of my family the boxed junk, and I don’t want to feed him separate stuff. Help! Resources: Food Issues (Re…

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8: Enjoy Mother's Day? 12:53

2M ago12:53

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As Mother's Day approaches, how are you feeling? For so many of us, it can come with more disappointment than joy, more frustration than fun, more sadness than flowers. When raising children with intense emotions or behaviors, we may be in a position to just hope that nobody gets hurt, there aren't too many tears, or that we can survive the day. An…

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Adoption in 5 Months! Jordan Moreno Shares her Adoption Story [S7E20] 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Adoption doesn’t always have to be a daunting task! Jordan Moreno’s story tells us that the timeline might be faster than you think! Jose and Jordan have a beautiful adoption story, as they all are, but this one had an ease about it that will make anyone who is nervous feel at peace that everything can fall perfectly into place and QUICKLY!!! They …

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Understanding the Child Welfare Experience from the Birth Parent's Perspective 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. We talk a lot about the child's experience in foster care, but what is this experience like for the child's birth parents? You may be surprised! Join our conversation with Dr. Darcey Merritt, a professor at the University of Chicago School of Social Work who researches this topic. In this episode…

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70. Pregnancy After Loss and Having a Rainbow with Sarah Lingle the PAL Doula 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

I'm so grateful to be bringing this first episode of season 2 to you. Sarah Lingle is such an amazing women and to have known her through this season of pregnancy after loss, delivery and then having our living babies with us has been such a blessing. I pray you find hope in this episode. ⁠Speaker @paldoula Host ⁠@heybeautifulmama⁠ Event ⁠@thejoyof…

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Red Flags When Choosing an International Adoption Agency - Weekend Wisdom 4:09

2M ago4:09

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Send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What are the red flags that may alert that a potential agency may not have the child’s or your best interest in mind? Your adoption agency will guide your international adoption, so choose wisely. Dawn highlights some of the red flags to be aware of and Creating a Family has a 3-step process for …

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