Podcasts about adoptive moms

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Carey Marin is a wife, mom of four, entrepreneur and open adoption advocate.Carey is a graduate of the University of North Texas where she received her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism. She has worked with orphanages in Bolivia and Romania, and with women and children in Ecuador, Kenya and Turkey. She received the President's Volunteer Service Award, and founded Hearts Wide Open, an open adoption support group. She has also served with Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care.Carey and her husband, Paul have four adopted children. She joined the Gift of Adoption Fund- Colorado Chapter Board in June of 2023, shortly after she and her family relocated to Denver from Dallas. Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children. Priority is placed on helping children facing what is possibly their only chance at adoption, including those at-risk of separation from siblings, entering foster care, aging-out of an orphanage, or with special needs.Gift of Adoption is the largest provider of adoption assistance grants on a nondiscriminatory basis (without regard to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or marital status) and grants are paid directly to adoption agencies and attorneys working on the child's behalf. Since inception in 1996, Gift of Adoption has awarded more than $14 million to give over 4,724 children permanent families and the chance to thrive. To date in Colorado, GOA has awarded $507,000 in grants to complete the adoptions of 155 children.Gift of Adoption is recognized by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance.As President & CEO of Purpose Media Group, Carey specializes in crafting strategic communications that drive measurable results. From public relations and digital content marketing to message development and crisis communications, Carey helps businesses build trust, credibility and lasting connections with their audiences. She has helped clients garner national and international media attention from the LA Times to the Wall Street Journal and Good Housekeeping to TODAY Show.www.giftofadoption.orghttps://giftofadoption.org/joinourboard/giftofadoption.org/colorado/facebook.com/GiftofAdoptionColoradowww.purposemedia.biz***********************************************************Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.Judy's mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams. Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.The Inspired Impact Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast-with-judy-carlson-interview-with-carey-marin-adoptive-mom-of-4-children-gift-of-adoption-fund-board-member

“I will give you the treasures of darkness, and riches from secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord.  I am the God of Israel who calls you by name.” -Isaiah 45:3   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Jessica Johnson. Jessica is a coach who helps adoptive moms gain more parenting confidence, build deeper connections with their children and breakthrough behavioral challenges so they can experience more joy in life.   Jessica adopted a sibling group of 3 girls from Ethiopia in 2012. Her personal parenting experiences have given her a deeper understanding of the toll that stress can take on the body, as well as insight into how a parent's own upbringing shapes their attachment bond with their child. Jessica founded Root and Revive Wellness with a vision of equipping and providing holistic support for adoptive moms.   Listen to Sandra's conversation with Jessica Johnson as they discuss attachment styles, building connection with our kids, and holistic support for moms.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on amazon.com rootandrevivewellenss.com

Rhonda adopted D'Angelo Antwon Toney  as a teenager.  It was an open adoption and things went well.  D'Angelo graduated high school and went straight to work after graduation.  Little did he know he would pay with his life.

Anna Maria DiDio, MSW - is an adoptive mother and children's author whose adoption-themed books encourage open and honest conversation between parents and children. Anna Maria was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico.  Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children's books feature stories about adoption from the point of view of the child. Anna Maria holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the mother of two young wonderful women and can be found in Philadelphia reading, speaking, walking, swimming, baking and quilting - then writing about it! *Love Inspires Families Everywherewww.amdidio.com/Send us a texthttps://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

In this episode, I had a really life-giving conversation with Kathy Bolen. She is a mom of three and grandmother of one. She adopted two children and birthed one. We talked about the wisdom and insight she has on the other side of parenting, as an empty nester, finding herself and recalibrating her marriage. It was so refreshing to talk to someone about adoption who isn't in the thick of it, anymore. You can find Kathy at: Instagram @divine_purpose_coaching Facebook Kathy Bolen To learn more about her 180 method coaching, visit: https://www.divinepurposescoaching.com

In this episode, host Tiffany Jothen interviews Susie Taylor, the adoptive mother of Jess Vestal, who gained fame on the reality show Love is Blind. "I had to learn to take a back seat." Susie shares her journey from being a single mother to becoming a foster parent and ultimately adopting Jess. The conversation explores the challenges and triumphs of fostering a teenager, the bond that developed between Susie and Jess, and the impact of their relationship on both their lives. Susie also discusses her involvement in the foster care system and offers advice for those considering becoming foster parents.

Friends, did you know that November is Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Month and National Adoption Month? A couple years ago I didn't know anything about these, or November's annual Stand Sunday observed by many American churches either. Honestly, I didn't know much about foster care at all. All that changed when several of my friends became foster parents, and I have been on a journey to learn more and support this community ever since. Listen in as I learn from my friend Mandi, a foster and adoptive mom who now works to support foster and adoptive families through an organization called Foster the Family. I can't wait for you to hear about the beauty and hardship weaved into foster care and Mandi's deep compassion and wisdom. Here are some highlights: foster care 101, Mandi's experiences with 18 foster children and 4 adoptions, relationships with foster kids' biological families, and ways you can support and join the foster care community. Mamas, you and I have a unique light to bring to the world to our children and also to other children around us. Some of them may come into our homes for a time or even stay forever. I invite you to think of the children and parents in the foster care world and consider, "How can I share this light that I have with others?" Extra Stuff: TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) is a “training method which offers a way to build attachment as you parent kids from hard places.” Learn more here: Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development⁠. Foster The Family: support groups map, Foster the Family Founder Jamie Flinn @fosterthefamilyblog Books: Foster the Family, Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent's Heart, The Connected Parent: Real Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to your Adoptive Family, The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions, Honestly Adoption: Answers to 101 Questions About Adoption and Foster Care Podcasts: The Resilient Caregiver Podcast (Mike and Kristin Berry), The Forgotten Podcast, FTGM episode on creating meaningful traditions Check out Project Belong, an amazing organization equipping Northern Virginia churches to support foster, adoptive, kinship and struggling biological families.

Between managing the emotions of your kids, navigating family gatherings, and trying to create a joyful atmosphere, the holidays can feel overwhelming. I've been there, and I know how heavy it can feel to balance the joy of the season with the complexities of foster care or adoption. The good news is that you don't have to just survive the holidays—you can thrive. That's what this episode is all about! Apply here for the next round of Fearless Fostering: https://fearlessfostering.selfcarebestie.com/fearless-fostering Get your FREE Holiday Planner here: https://stan.store/fearless_fostering

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   This week host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom Jodi Jackson Tucker and birth/adoptive mom Lisa Qualls. Jodi and Lisa, along with adult adoptee Betsy Kylstra, have co-authored the book new book Healing for Every Heart in Adoption—Redemptive Prayers and Strategies for Adoptive Parents, Adoptees, and Birth Parents.   Jodi Jackson Tucker leads Second Mothers, a community for foster and adoptive moms. She's also the author of Second Mother—A Bible Study Experience for Foster and Adoptive Moms.    Lisa Qualls is a birth mom, former foster youth, foster mom and adoptive mom. She is the coauthor of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment and coauthor of Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith.    Listen in today as these moms share their stories and discuss their new book for foster and adoptive parents.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Hope For the FASD Journey Support Group secondmothers.org adoptionwise.org

As a foster or adoptive mom, one of the most heart-wrenching yet meaningful moments comes when your child begins to ask about their story. Questions about their biological family, their past, and their identity can bring up a whirlwind of emotions—not only for them but for you as well. Here's a guide to help you navigate these moments with empathy, clarity, and openness. Need more support on your journey? Check out my Foster Mama Essentials Bundle and 1:1 sessions for foster and adoptive mamas here: https://stan.store/fearless_fostering

Are there ongoing effects from your adopted child's trauma history that impact them & their behavior? Effects that also affect you? Then this episode is for you! I'm Dawn Baggett, post adoption mom coach. If you're an adoptive/second mom, I invite you to join the *Circle of Second Moms* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group Or visit dawnbaggett.com to learn more about post adoption coaching with me. You can also help others discover this podcast by leaving a good rating/review. A big thank you to those of you who do so!

Darcy Olsen is the founder & CEO of the Center for the Rights of Abused Children, an organization dedicated to uniting people in the fight to protect America's abused children. They have helped over 775,000 children nationwide. Darcy has fostered ten babies and adopted four as a single mother! Darcy shared her full story last week. Jordan had her first baby and then experienced secondary infertility. She and her husband, Jose, adopted their second child in less than 5 months! Jordan shares how her perspective on the process changed and about her experience with open adoption. Listen here for her full story on the ADOPTION NOW Podcast. April Fallon has adopted 4 children with her husband Noah. As they were trying to expand their family, they said yes to 7 placements but only finalized 4. The joy and challenges of adoption left them compelled to start ADOPTION NOW, to give adoption a voice and create a community to understand adoption through story telling.  This episode is filled with important lessons and how adoption can cause such deep personal growth as you recognized that you have no control over many things in the process!! Children are a gift from God and adoption is not transactional. It is about staying committed to the journey no matter how hard it is, remembering that you do have it in you! If these 3 moms can do it, you can too!

*Hi guys! Liesel here. I wanted to let you know that the Mommy Labor Nurse podcast as you know it is currently getting a HUGE facelift! In the meantime, please enjoy this re-air of a fan favorite episode!! And stay tuned to my instagram for updates on when the new and improved Mommy Labor Nurse podcast will be back with all new episodes!* ****** Caitlin Karl, a fellow mom who's actually currently pregnant, came on to share all about her journey to adopting her son AJ. Caitlin shares that she and her husband always knew they wanted to grow their family through adoption and biologically, and was never really quite sure in what order it would happen. Ultimately, they decided to pursue adoption first because they knew there was a lot of time, resources, and energy required to go through the process of adopting a baby. So in the summer of 2019, they started the whole process and by July they brought their sweet baby boy home. Caitlyn Karl's Bio: Caitlyn Karl is a working mom who lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband Jake, son AJ, and soon daughter (due at the beginning of June). Caitlyn and Jake started their family through the adoption of their son this past year.  You can find Caitlyn Karl on social media here: Instagram: @k.adoption.journey Resources from the episode: Be the Bridge Transracial Adoption Guide The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family Book by David R. Cross, Karyn B. Purvis, and Wendy Lyons Sunshine Angela Tucker: Transracial adoptee and Public Speaker. @angieadoptee on Instagram, “The Adoptee Next Door” Podcast, “Closure” documentary Brandi Ebersole: Adoptee and Adoptive Mom. @brandi_ebersole on Instagram Wreckage and Wonder: Torie is an adoptee who shares her perspective on adoption Cam Lee Small: Adoptee and adoption informed therapist. @therapyredeemed on Instagram,  Ashley Mitchell: Birth mother, adoption reform advocate, founder of Lifetime Healing Foundation. @bigtoughgirl on Instagram, “Twisted Sisterhood” Podcast Adoption Education Keys: Adoption education from the perspective of a birth mother. @adoptioneducationkeys on Instagram Adopt Well: Two adoptive moms who educate about adoption.  “Adopt Well Podcast”, @adoptwell on Instagram  Kindredand.Co: Adoption community, blog, profile books, run by adoptive mom Hannah Eloge. @kindredand.co on Instagram Susan VanSyckle: This is the adoption consultant Caitlin and her husband worked with ****** Overwhelmed by the amount of pregnancy & birth info out there? I got ya covered! CLICK HERE to get helpful and supportive tips, info, and resources from an L&D nurse sent straight to your inbox every week, and never sort through search results again! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum!

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." -James 1:2-5   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this FASD Awareness Month episode, host Sandra Flach speaks with Barrett Brackett. Barrett is an adoptive mom of three brilliant kiddos with neurobehavioral conditions, including FASD. She lives out her passion and calling–forged by experience–by offering care to those who have experienced trauma in a variety of contexts. She holds a Competence and Character Growth Model Certificate from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University, a Formation Certificate from the CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, and a Narrative Focused Trauma Care Certificate from The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. When she's not devouring a book or geeking out on neuroscience, Barrett enjoys leading worship with her husband and welcoming their community into their home   Listen in as they discuss parenting kids with FASD.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Hope For the FASD Journey Support Group  

Today's episode discusses five lessons I learned about free choice & educational options as an adoptive mom with hidden ways those options may impact our families. While I'm extremely grateful for the freedom of educational choice that we now enjoy in this country, it's also important to recognize the limits of those freedoms. If safety is an issue for your family, it is THE issue. I offer a free planning audit & safety planning guide for second moms. Click here to learn more: https://dawnbaggett.com/page/safety-first PLUS For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the *Circle of Second Moms* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group or visit dawnbaggett.com to learn more about post adoption coaching with me.

Jetona Smith Milby is a Kentucky Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for 16 years. Going by the moniker of “Jet” or “The Traveling Therapist”, she enjoys *surprise surprise* traveling, animals, nature, dancing, reading, music, and astrology.  Professionally, Jet works with individuals, couples, groups, and families- providing a variety of services ranging from therapy, life coaching, consulting, retreats, speaking, intuitive readings, and more—although clients likely enjoy seeing Jetson, the company pug, the most.  Occupying two positions within the adoption triad, Jetona is an adult adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth family for nearly 2 decades.  She is also an adoptive parent to her son and daughter, both born in South Korea.   Jet's Links: ***I am currently accepting clients for therapy and coaching services and you can view my profile on Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jetona-k-milby-hodgenville-ky/455666 Contact me via email at: jetthetravelingtherapist@gmail.com Due to the enduring emotional fallout that can be part of adoption, I highly support the gentle healing of Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery (SMGI®). For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Links MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #mindyourownkarma #primalwound #adopted #adoptionjourney #thefog #adoptionfog #comeoutofthefog #hypnotherapy #jayshetty #hypnosis #somatic #attachmentstyles #subsconscioushealing #subconscious #whatwasimadefor #adoptiveparents #birthmother #whoami #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #grief #emotionalpain #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #dna #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #findmyfamily #smgi #bekind #somatichealing #somaticexperiencing #listenable #listenablestory #reunion #adopteereunion #ancestry #ancestrydna #23andme #adoptionstory #dna #attachmentstyles #reactiveattachment #rda #lmft #therapy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

Anita is an adoptive parent and is a passionate advocate for redefining parenthood, self-care, and mental health. As the owner of Udomom, she dedicates herself to supporting families during their journey to and through parenthood. Anita cultivates conversations around topics often silenced. Her mantra, 'I am human,' reflects her belief in embracing imperfection and self-compassion. Follow her journey as she travels the world, gathering communities, uplifting experiences and demolishing shame.   Anita Momodu Clinical Professional Counselor Intern Full Spectrum Doula Certified Childbirth Educator   LINKS: www.udomom.com Due to the enduring emotional fallout that can be part of adoption, I highly support the gentle healing of Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery (SMGI). For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Links MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #mindyourownkarma #primalwound #adopted #adoptionjourney #thefog #adoptionfog #comeoutofthefog #hypnotherapy #jayshetty #hypnosis #somatic #attachmentstyles #subsconscioushealing #subconscious #whatwasimadefor #adoptiveparents #birthmother #whoami #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #grief #emotionalpain #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #dna #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #findmyfamily #smgi #bekind #somatichealing #somaticexperiencing #listenable #listenablestory #reunion #adopteereunion #ancestry #ancestrydna #23andme #adoptionstory #dna #attachmentstyles #reactiveattachment #rda #avoidant #anxious --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

In this episode of The ReStoried Podcast, we're privileged to hear the touching story of Stacey, a devoted foster and adoptive mom, and Asia, whose journey through addiction and mental health struggles led to her losing custody of her children. Stacey's path intersected with Asia's as she became the foster parent to Asia's kids, offering not just stability but a lifeline of support during her darkest moments. Through Stacey's unwavering guidance and encouragement, Asia found the strength to seek treatment and embark on a journey of recovery, with faith as her anchor. Their story underscores the profound impact of nurturing relationships with biological families in foster care. Stacey's role transcended mere caregiving to become a beacon of hope and stability for Asia. Today, Asia considers Stacey not just a friend but a mother figure, a testament to the transformative power of love and support. Together, Stacey and Asia now co-parent the children, showcasing the beautiful evolution of their relationship and the importance of unified caregiving in the journey of healing and redemption. Join us in this episode as we celebrate the resilience of the human spirit through Christ and the importance of connections in the journey of co-parenting and restoration.Episode Highlights: Stacey & Asia's Background Story Foster Care Struggles with Addiction & Mental Health Relationships with Bio Families The importance of community Living Life with a Blended Family Find more on Guest:Dwell Retreat Sky Hope Recovery Program for Women Find More on Hope Bridge:Visit Our Website Follow us on InstagramFollow us on Facebook Foster Our Community Instagram This show has been produced by Adkins Media Co.

Are you feeling frustrated and defeated due to the resistance whenever you try to teach anything to your adopted child with attachment challenges? This episode about planting seeds of learning is part of a series on “Planting Seeds” of love, growth & learning in the midst of the challenges of post-adoption life. Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. >>>For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group

May is National Foster Care Month and we're back with a very special episode of Let's Talk About It. Our guests Emabella Bryant, Miss Florida Hometown USA Teen, and her adoptive mom, Amanda Bryant, share their journeys of using their own lived experience to "Return Hope" and give back to children and families in the community. To learn more about Foster Care or Adoption, visit https://heartlandforchildren.org/foster https://heartlandforchildren.org/adopt You can find "Let's Talk About It" on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/heartlandforchildren Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3idQlxL... or https://heartlandforchildren.org/podcast

Are you an adoptive mom who's lost (or just misplaced) those loving feelings? Planting seeds of love is more than just going through the motions but compassion fatigue or other obstacles can make it feel like that's all you can manage to do. This episode is part of a series on “Planting Seeds” of love, growth & learning in the midst of challenges of post-adoption life. Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. >>>For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group

Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. >>>For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group >>>To apply for private post-adoption coaching click here: https://dawnbaggett.com/page/waitlist >>>To hear more be sure to follow the show & turn on automatic downloads so you can listen to new episodes offline whenever you want.

Embracing acceptance over accountability offers a transformative perspective for Christian mothers navigating the journey with their adopted teenagers. This approach does not imply condoning negative behaviors but fosters an understanding that these actions often stem from deeper, unresolved issues. Moving towards acceptance allows mothers to establish clear personal boundaries while promoting healing and growth, creating a nurturing environment that reflects their commitment to their faith and family values. By implementing an acceptance lens, these parents can cultivate space where genuine connection and growth can flourish, counterbalanced personal boundaries. As part of the Authentic Modeling Method this shift gives adoptive moms a peek into a powerful approach that can be transformative within a context of unconditional love and forgiveness. This method not only transforms the way mothers interact with their teenagers but deepens their own faith journey, drawing them closer to the essence of Christ's teachings on love and service. >>>Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. >>>For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group >>>To apply for private post-adoption coaching click here: https://dawnbaggett.com/page/waitlist >>>To hear more be sure to follow the show & turn on automatic downloads so you can listen to new episodes offline whenever you want.

Adoptive moms often find themselves in challenging situations, especially when it comes to managing defiant, disrespectful, and sometimes dangerous behaviors in their adopted teenagers. Traditional approaches lean heavily towards an accountability lens, believing that enforcing consequences for misbehavior will bring positive change. But this method, though seemingly logical, can actually escalate tensions further. This episode along with part two on this same topic encourages the adoptive mom in this situation to explore an alternative approach to how she views problematic behaviors in the home by viewing problematic behaviors through a new lens of acceptance. Show notes for this episode can be found at dawnbaggett.com. For additional support adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms Facebook group here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group To apply for private post-adoption coaching click here: https://dawnbaggett.com/page/waitlist To hear more be sure to follow the show & turn on automatic downloads so you can listen to new episodes offline whenever you want.

As the Easter weekend approaches, it's crucial for adoptive mothers to consider their expectations in light of the reality of their family dynamics. This episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that not all family members might share the same enthusiasm or faith, leading to potential disappointments and tensions. By setting realistic expectations and focusing on personal worship and connection with God, listeners can experience a fulfilling Easter regardless of their family's level of participation. Podcast host Dawn Baggett advises moms to plan their Easter celebrations with achievable goals for a more peaceful and meaningful holiday, and reducing the chances of conflict and frustration. The emphasis is on the value of individual spiritual growth and the power of prayer in bringing families closer, both to God and to each other. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and faith, encouraging listeners to trust in God's timing and work in their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Dawn underscores the importance of not placing undue pressure on the Easter weekend to magically resolve family differences but instead to cherish the occasion as an opportunity for personal reflection and connection with God. Adoptive moms are invited to join the Circle of Second Moms group. To do that click the following link — http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group

Katie Faris knew that motherhood wasn't always going to be smooth sailing, but she was more than ready to deal with temper tantrums and dirty diapers. What she wasn't prepared for was receiving the news that three of her children had been diagnosed with a serious medical condition.  Katie's story is deeply touching to me. She's a pastor's wife and a writer who has shared her journey with others through books like God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood and He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You by the Hand Through Your Hardest Days.  Woven through both books is her own family's story as well as stories of others who found God to be trustworthy in the midst of their perplexities. In this episode, you'll hear how Katie has walked hand in hand with God through all the ups and downs of her journey, her advice for relying on your community, the power of prayer when hope is hard to find, and so much more. Show Notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/cami-haussler-224/ Get 10% off the Who Loves series with code "forgottenpod": https://www.wholovesseries.org/

"From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. He said: In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry." Jonah 2:1-2   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Pam Willis. After fostering for six years, Pam and her husband Gary adopted a sibling set of seven children through foster care.    Listen in as Pam shares her incredible second chance adoption story.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org Focus on the Family FASD Resource Pam Willis @second.chance.7

Jenny is a wife of 28-1/2 years, a mother of 6 and a grandmother of 5. She is a birth mother and adoptive parent. Last year she and her husband adopted a boy who is 17, and her oldest is her 31-year-old ONLY daughter, who she had an open adoption with. Jenny says the open adoption with her daughter included face-to-face visits, and that she was included and welcomed by the adoptive family for the first 18 years of her daughter's life. Because of her experience as a birth mother, she feels it is very important for the correct information to be given to girls who find themselves at a crossroads with what to do with an unexpected pregnancy. As an adoptive parent herself, she says that adoptive parents should know the truth about adoption and stresses how important it is for them to get the education and healing they need from the reasons they are seeking to adopt before they do so. Jenny says this is her story, her experiences, her journey, and she is sharing this to help others. She realizes that in sharing her version, she will be talking about others that may have a differing account of the events discussed in this episode, and that they have the right to their experience as well. If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Due to the LONG-LASTING EMOTIONAL FALLOUT that can be part of adoption, I highly support the GENTLE HEALING SUPPORT of SMGI: Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery. For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Socials! MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #mindyourownkarma #PrimalWound #adopted #adoptionjourney #thefog #adoptionfog #adoptiveparents #birthmother #firstmother #mindyourownkarma #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #adoptivefamily #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #biologicalmom #biologicaldad #biologicalsister #biologicalbrother #birthmom #biologicalparents #biologicalsiblings #birthfather #biomom #biodad #biofamily #biosister #biobrother #adoptionsecrets #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #findmyfamily #smgi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

A newly adoptive mother is not being allowed to work from home, while her son is in NICU. When she was fired, she took to TikTok to complain about and criticize her company. Was it okay the company refused to let her work from home, and was it okay for her to criticize her company on social media?Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27    Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom and orphan advocate, Sindy Ost. Sindy and her husband are parents of 6 adopted daughters. She is also the leader of many Facebook adoption support groups and Seas the Connection—a foundation providing respite retreats for adoptive and foster moms.   Listen in as Sindy shares her family's adoption story and offers encouragement to moms.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org Focus on the Family FASD Resource https://seastheconnection.org/

Raising a child with moderate to severe attachment trauma can be like a dense fog for adoptive moms. Listen to this episode to learn more. If this describes your experience and you'd like to join our free Facebook group for targeted support for “second moms” from a Christian worldview, tap the join link: https://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group

"In her life, Lord, be glorified." These are the words Courtney Siebring sang as she cuddled and prayed over the baby girl Courtney and her husband were fostering. Courtney had experienced infertility and longed to be a mother more than anything--yet the department of social services told Courtney and her husband they would not be keeping the baby girl that they already loved so dearly. Courtney learned the meaning of "Thy will be done" in a way she never had before.  What unfolded was completely unexpected and clearly God's plan: Courtney and her husband learned this baby would become their daughter through adoption.  Listen to this Advent podcast and be inspired to loosen control in your life, offer your very heart to the Lord and experience the peace and joy that can only come from Christ.  Courtney is the author of Little Spark of Life: A Celebration of Born and Preborn Human Life. Learn more at www.littlesparkoflifebook.com.   

"Defend the lowly and fatherless; render justice to the afflicted and needy." Psalm 82:3   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   For our last National Adoption Month episode host Sandra Flach speaks with adoptive mom Heather Dyer. Heather is also the Executive Director of A Family For Every Orphan—a Christian organization that helps orphans find safe and loving families in their home countries.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org AFamilyForEveryOrphan.org

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your kind spirit guide me on ground that is level.” Psalm 143:10   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   We continue National Adoption Month with a conversation with adoptive mom, author and FASD advocate, Melissa Jacobus. Melissa has been advocating for her adopted children and the rights of all individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders since 1998.    Listen in as Sandra and Melissa discuss the challenges of raising children prenatally exposed to alcohol—especially when systems fail our kids.   Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org The Accomplice, by Melissa Jacobus FASDUnited.org FASD Respect Act - Endorse

Have you ever considered adoption? On today's brand new episode of the denmother podcast, Riley Thomson shares her family's journey to adopt their four kids - the ups, the downs and all the in betweens. Listen in!

Kelly adopted her three younger sons from the foster care system after spending several years as a single mom to her oldest son. She is a working mom from Ohio and shares how each of her boys came to live with her, as well as the challenges all of her children have faced related to being a foster/adoptive family. New feature! The transcript for this episode is available on our episode description page. Contact us: Everydayparentspod.com;  Patreon.com/everydayparentspod Instagram @everydayparentspod; facebook.com/everydayparentspod;  Podcast is hosted and produced by Jerome Kluck and Caitlin Kirby. Music is ‘Ukulele Fun Background' and ‘Funny Story' by Pavel Yudin.

Fostering is not about our own desires, but about serving children in need. How can foster parents manage their expectations and trust in God's plan when it comes to fostering with the hope of adopting?  Hi Neighbor, In this episode, Trish Zenczak returns to the show to share her wisdom, experiences, and insights about navigating the foster system and adopting through it.  Whether you're interested in fostering or adoption, or simply looking for encouragement on your own journey, this episode is for you.  Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim Books mentioned in this episode: The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family Help for Billy: A Beyond Consequences Approach to Helping Challenging Children in the Classroom Listen to Trish in Episode 89 – From Abuse & Rejection to Hope: The Story of a Foster & Adoptive Mom with Trish Zenczak   Disclaimer: Some of the links I include in my emails may be affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, I could earn a small commission. I will only promote products I believe in and think you will enjoy. Thank you for being in my community.

It was important to me as a foster mom for my kids, if at all possible, and if it wasn't dangerous to them to sacrifice my wants, needs, and desires to be able to let them know their story. Hi Neighbor, Today it is my privilege to share with you the story of my friend and neighbor, Trish Zinczak. Trish is a foster child, foster mom, and adoptive mom.  Trish has the unique perspective to talk about fostering and adoption from both the child's and parent's perspectives. She has lived it and she understands it.  This is a real and raw conversation from a very brave woman. Trish was willing to be vulnerable because she understands the importance of knowing and making sense of the stories of adopted and foster kids.  Trish's story is compelling.  Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If Trish's story has inspired you, please share this episode with a friend. Would you also please consider leaving a review for the show? Here is a short video to show you how.  

Description: Parenting coach, Jessica Johnson, talks about navigating stress and prioritizing your well-being while raising adopted children. As a mom who went from zero to three kids overnight, when she brought home a sibling set of three, she understands the toll parenting, in the context of adoption, can take on one's physical health. Here, she provides simple tips for nourishing the body, mind, and spirit so that you can thrive amidst the challenges of adoptive mothering. In the Episode: Health challenges after bringing home three sisters from Ethiopia The stress-body connection  Tools for staying regulated when your kiddos aren't  Creating daily rituals with adoptive children that build secure attachment The sense of “never giving enough” as an adoptive mother and what to do about it Food trauma and how to create a sense of security at meal time And MORE... Resources mentioned in the show: The Emotional Freedom Technique Yoga Nidra Website FB IG Connect with Erika Wirth: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Natural Birth Preparation Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Crunchy Mom Club ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ for BONUS content/resources related to this episode Show Partner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bon Charge⁠⁠⁠⁠ (blue light blocking glasses). Enter code: wirthwellness for 15% off your first order. Please Note the Following Disclaimer: By listening to this podcast, you understand that the topics discussed are intended, solely, for informational purposes. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be relied on as such. In listening to the podcast, you also agree that Wirth Wellness/Erika Wirth is not responsible for any outcomes or decisions you make, relating to any information presented on the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crunchymomclub/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crunchymomclub/support

"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31   Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you to care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care.   On this back to school episode, host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom, Michelle Catania. Michelle is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and specializes in brain-based disorders, including ADHD, Autism, and FASD.    Listen in as Sandra and Michelle discuss why it's often difficult for children with trauma, FASD, and other challenges to navigate school and how homeschooling can lead to thriving kids.    Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share it on your social media. Links mentioned in this episode: sandraflach.com justicefororphansny.org runfasd.org Michelle Catania on Instagram Michelle Catania on FB  

The story I have for you today spans many roles in the foster care community. My guest, Raquel McCloud, entered kinship care when she was just a young child. Kinship care is when a relative or close family friend takes the role of foster parent instead of a caregiver previously unknown to the child. There are many instances of informal kinship care occurring as well as formal kinship care. In many cases of kinship care, the relatives are left without many resources to help them establish boundaries with the biological parent who is also their own family member. In today's episode, Raquel shares her personal story of growing up in kinship care, becoming pregnant as a teen, and how she was given no other option but to put her child up for adoption. In spite of all she has been through, today Raquel is a birth mom in reunion with the very child she put up for adoption, a kinship adoptive mom to her half-sister, and an advocate for adoption, foster care, and other important topics. While Raquel wishes her life had been kinder, she is thankful that others can be inspired and learn from her experience going from a child in kinship care and biological teen mom to a birth mom in reunion and a kinship adoptive mom. I am so grateful to Raquel for sharing her story! Show Notes: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/raquel-mccloud-197/

Becoming a foster parent wasn't something I had planned and honestly, neither was becoming an adoptive parent but God absolutely had other plans. I can't wait to share my story with you and see if you see any of you in the details.  After 10 years of fostering, 77 foster kiddos and our 2 daughters through adoption, I am so excited to begin to share our story. To connect, please head over to my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/whattoeexpectwhilefosteringandadopting/

Are you struggling with constant overwhelm and have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you're losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home and fall asleep every night feeling like a failure? What if you had the tools to navigate the complexities of the foster care system, your own personal coach as you begin the adoption journey and insights into helping your adoptive children heal? All while balancing life as a Mom, Wife and the driven overachiever that I know you already are. Hi new friend, I'm Christine Marie. Christian Mindset coach, Mom of 4- Adoptive Mom of 2 and previous foster parent of 77 children in 10 years. I can't wait to share with you everything I have learned as both a Foster and Adoptive Mom… and yes, still learning.

Rainer Lowman and her husband Mitch put their hearts on the line for God--they adopted three children with special medical needs from China. Each time Rainer and Mitch sat down to discern their adoptions they would ask themselves how God had equipped them to potentially help a child and what their lives would look like if they said “yes.”  Rainer talks about the call to adoption and the beauty of the "yes." Rainer has had to turn to and depend on God in ways she never could have imagined—she says there is no where she would rather be than in full surrender and total need of Jesus. Rainer reminds us that God always offers us, "a fresh cup of hope." Rainer founded “Hearts Together Nashville,” a ministry for foster and adoptive moms to gather monthly to share, support and provide resources. You can reach out to Rainer to learn more at rlowman1100@yahoo.com.  

Tara Roof was recovering from a hysterectomy and living paycheck to paycheck when she was invited on a mission trip to China. She learned how many children with special needs filled the orphanages—she was heartbroken and drawn to go.  Tara was told she would offer her professional services as a Speech Pathologist to the children. While Tara never rendered these services, God planted a seed that would change her and her family's lives forever.  When Tara returned to America from China she prayed and asked God what He wanted from her. God answered clearly that He wanted Tara and her husband to adopt a ten-year-old boy with Down Syndrome who was affectionately named, “The Mayor.” While Tara describes herself as someone who is Type A and likes to be in control, God has transformed her heart and helped her loosen her grip. This has enabled Tara to love more fully than she ever could have imagined.     

Becky shares her experience of fostering for 11 years and adopting 4 kids. She shares what the kids were like when they first came into her home. She talks about some of the struggles of bringing kids into her family and getting them adjusted to a new family and life. She gives advice for people who are interested in adopting or fostering, and specifically in Arizona. She shares the blessings and guidance and support she received. 

Mr. Rogers once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child in their life is a hero.” As an Adoptive Mom, Author, Podcast Host, and App Designer, this quote takes on special meaning for Marcy Bursac. Join us as she shares her personal journey of pivoting her career, advocating for foster care adoption, and aligning her life to make family her top priority.Guest Links:Marcy's LinkedInForgottenAdoptionOption.comThe Forgotten Adoption Option: A Self-Reflection and How-To-Guide for Pursuing Foster Care Adoption by Marcy BursacAre You a Forever Family?  by Marcy BursacCredits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs 

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews adoptive mom Laura. Laura has seven bio kids and three adopted kids. Laura discusses how despite the societal pressure and judgment, she doesn't love her adopted kids like she does her own. *** Disclaimer: Mention of suicide and fetal alcohol syndrome. *** In this episode, we discuss: Adoptive parents not loving the adopted kids like their own Speaking with an adoption therapist Normalizing that your love for your adopted kids can be different than the love for your bio kids

Today we talk to an expert on parenting adopted children. This podcast is not just for Dads who have been through adoption. Instead, we dive into topics that many Dads face, such as not being too hard on yourself, living your own best life for your family, and why you need to give yourself more grace. You should find value in this episode, no matter your life's path. Highlights of our conversation include: What happens when you don't immediately fall in love with your child? How to mentally adjust when your kids' actions change your plans. What is Reactive Attachment Disorder, and how can you minimize its impact on your parenting? Why it's important to give yourself more grace. The trick with the mindset that tomorrow is going to be different. (Not necessarily better, but different.) ------------------ Find more Dad Podcasts from A Dad's Path, a website for dads.