We are diving into the heart of adoption—sharing real stories, breaking down myths, and shining a light on how adoption can be done with love, integrity, and respect. Whether you're a birth parent, an adoptive family, adoptee, or just someone who wants to learn more, this is a safe space for honest conversations and meaningful connections. Join us while we explore the beautiful, complex, and life-changing world of ethical adoption.
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Adoptive Moms Podcasts
As imperfect moms, we sometimes try to keep our heads above water. We are the ultimate “Mom Treading Water.” Whether you are a SAHM (stay-at-home mom), a mom who works out of the home, or somewhere in between, we all have challenges, benefits, and experiences. However, what we do share in common is that we are all imperfect moms. As an imperfect mom, wife, and human, I am exposing myself, intending to normalize the sisterhood of imperfect moms. None of us are perfect, no matter what image so ...
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Our show highlights the remarkable ways God has shown up in the lives of our local foster families. Not only will you be inspired by the stories you hear, you will also learn valuable insight on becoming a foster parent and the invaluable resources that exist for current foster families. Ready to share YOUR story? Reach out to us!
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Hey sweet friends! My name is Christy Young, and I’m a wife, homeschool mom of six, foster/adoptive parent, former lawyer, Christ-follower and LOVE encouraging other women in Christ! My aim is to encourage women to lead Gospel-saturated lives with courage and tenacity, willing to sacrifice and step into challenging circumstances and situations - empowered by God’s grace and equipped by His Spirit!
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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of challenges, growth, and healing after placement. If you're considering adoption or seeking connection in your ongoing experience, this podcast offers ...
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It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
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Rich conversations with everyday moms and TME host Val Kleppen about the fun, messy, heartwarming, and tough aspects of motherhood.
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Nicole Hagen is an adoptive mom, dog mom, mint chocolate chip ice cream lover, and Online Nutrition Coach committed to helping women create healthy eating habits that LAST and sustainable weight loss without obsessive tracking, food rules, or restriction. If you're looking for a blend of evidence-based nutrition science and tangible action steps you can apply in your life to begin creating results and improving your relationship with food right away, this is the show for you!
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Stories about the surprises and absurdities of raising other humans—and being raised by them. But you don’t need to be a parent to listen. Created and hosted by Hillary Frank. The Longest Shortest Time is back after a 5-year hiatus! New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Join LST+ for community, ad-free listening, and access to You Know What, our premium show featuring college students speaking candidly about sex, dating, and relationships. If you’re new to the show or want to get reacquai ...
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We're getting real, raw and vulnerable on all things MIDLIFE. And, we're having honest conversation about our struggles and what it really takes to live a meaningful Life after Kids.
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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Join us as we guide new mothers through their baby’s first year of life. Newly postpartum moms celebrate the excitement of becoming new parents, as well as the emotional and physical struggles of recovering from childbirth and caring for a newborn baby.
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The Crystal Paine Show is dedicated to helping you embrace life right where you are and take practical steps to get where you want to go. Crystal says, "My hope is that this podcast will serve as an inspiration to your week, a pause in your day to slow down and reflect a little, a looked-forward-to part of your weekly routine, a place where we can connect on a deeper level… and ultimately, my desire is that you come away from listening to each episode feeling motivated to bloom where you are ...
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Fathernetics – A podcast for fathers, by fathers. Exploring fatherhood from all angles, specifically the LGBTQ+ perspective, we dive into parenting, relationships, and victories—all with real, unfiltered conversations. We challenge the roles of Fathers whether you’re a biological gay dad, stepdad, ally, adoptive parent, or Mom just stepping into a fatherly role, this space is for you, because fatherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all. 🎙️ Hosted by Jameel Mayers 📲 Follow us on Youtube & Instagram: @ ...
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Join Saadia Khan on Immigrantly, the award-winning podcast that dives deep into immigrant narratives and the messy beauty of identity, race, and belonging in America today. Each week, Saadia, a human rights activist, social entrepreneur, and proud cat mom, hosts unfiltered conversations with diverse voices: artists, academics, cultural disruptors, and everyday people with extraordinary cultural stories. At Immigrantly, we go beyond surface-level diversity to explore how culture, immigration, ...
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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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Welcome to Four Mom Friends! We are a group of moms, each with our own unique story; inviting you into our next chapter as we discuss all things parenting, marriage, and life.
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The Adoptive Mom Podcast is a show for mamas (and dads) in the trenches of adoption, those considering and walking toward adoption, and the tribes that support us through this wild ride.
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Foster Parent Well is the go-to podcast for foster and adoptive parents who are navigating the complexities of parenting children with trauma while trying to stay sane in the process. Hosted by Nicole T Barlow, a foster and adoptive mom of six, parent trainer, and wellness coach, this podcast is where faith, resilience, and practical strategies come together. If you're feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or just plain exhausted from the daily realities of foster care and adoption—you're not alon ...
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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses
Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Life Coach
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The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey! **Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast** **Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ** **Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast** 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? Have you negle ...
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A podcast by two adoptive moms shedding light on the other side of adoption
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The Single Greatest Choice: For Single Women Exploring Solo Motherhood by Choice (SMBC), Fertility, and Having a Baby on Their Own Through Donor Conception or Adoption
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You always imagined becoming a mom someday, but what if someday doesn’t look the way you expected? Maybe you're considering solo motherhood, wondering if having a baby on your own is really possible. Maybe you know you want to be a mom, but the clock is ticking, you’re single and aren’t sure what to do next. Perhaps you’re already on the path: researching sperm donors, weighing IVF or adoption, or navigating pregnancy without a partner. Wherever you are in your journey, The Single Greatest C ...
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My mom shares what it was like the day I was adopted.
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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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Join us as we look above the temporary things of this world and see the Greater Things that God is doing through it all. With insights, interviews, and inspiring testimonies, we hope you'll be encouraged to overcome the world and be ready for the coming Kingdom of God. Maranatha!
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Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues
Heidi Marble - Amy Hansen - Elle Klassen - Alysa Zalma MD - Stephanie Pipes - Sean Farley
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My name is Heidi Marble. I am a domestic adoptee/author/speaker born in 1965. I did not realize the depth of pain caused from my own relinquishment until later in life. The loss surrounding adoption is so far reaching it is hard to grasp; the gravity of hurt pulled me to take action. Fueled by our amazing team, Pulled By The Root has become a collective platform that elevates, honors and gives voice to the issues surrounding adoption. Our podcast is a place to listen to an aggregate of conve ...
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Together in the Trenches is a gospel-driven non-profit ministry founded on Jesus that seeks to breathe life into weary foster and adoptive moms. On our podcast, we aim to offer fresh encouragement each week to fellow moms in the trenches of life with kids from hard places. Our podcasts are recorded from our Periscope broadcasts which are live each Wednesday at 9 pm ET. Find us live on Periscope (username TrenchesRetreat) or catch up with the podcast at your leisure!
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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 and Katie Blackburn 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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A Podcast for Biological, Adoptive, & Foster Moms. No experts. No topics. Just real talk from real moms about real life.
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The show all about family; but with gay! Queer mom, Jaimie Kelton, humorously goes in-depth with weekly LGBTQIA+ guests about their families; how they made them, and how they show up in a world that wasn't necessarily designed for them. The mission is to normalize, elevate and celebrate, while confirming that we're just like other parents, trying not to yell at our kids when they still haven't put their shoes on and we're 25 minutes late for school. The end result is a compelling podcast tha ...
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There are no shortcuts in adoption but there IS help! The Adoption Hacks Podcast celebrates and educates potential and current adoptive and foster families by sharing stories from the triad. Join Co-hosts and Adoptive Moms, Kandace Lecocq and Callie Troyer as they interview professionals and moms and dads who have been there. If you're looking for support and encouragement in your adoptive and foster journey, this podcast is for you!
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Hosted by Ashley Alexander, aka ur mom ashley on YouTube! Here you'll hear about life, relationships, college, or just what crazy things are happening in the Alexander household. Ashley is regularly joined by her friends and family. See more @extradynamicpodcast & @aaashleyk on Instagram :) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/extradynamic/support
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Motivation For Moms is a personal development show to help moms get out of a rut, dream bigger, design a better life for themselves and their families, and make each day as productive, easy, organized, and well-planned as possible. Hosted by certified life coach and fellow mama, Sara Muender, who believes that moms must adopt a leadership mindset in their family. Connect with Sara at www.motivationformoms.com
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We know moms tend to get more done in an hour than the average human, yet are often misunderstood and underappreciated in the workplace. We’re here to shine a light on the working mom experience to help ourselves and others step into and advocate for this superpower! We’re not experts, we’ve just been there - and are still there - kids, clients and all. Join us as we cultivate more joy in working motherhood, at the corner of calm and chaos.
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Free Black Moms seeks to equip moms with the information and resources to liberate themselves from stereotypes, toxic culture, or misinformation that keeps them from freely raising their families as they see fit.
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Welcome to the Rugged Haitian Podcast, here we talk about being Haitian and how it was and is growing up in America. We will be Honest with you. You WILL laugh and sometimes you will cry from the laughter. We are just gonna keep it real with you. We will talk about everything. From weird Haitian remedies (like my mom putting sugar in my eye to cure pink eye. ps it works) to relationship problems and growing up black and being Haitian at the same time. PS. Don’t worry all content is clean, bu ...
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3 moms. 8 kids. No filter. Jen Mayer Kulp, Corri English, and Kaela Kinney pull their real life mom convos up in front of a mic so that moms can feel seen, heard, and included… without judgement. It‘s the place for a fun, feel-good hang - where we don’t care if you breast or bottle feed, co-sleep or cry it out, sanitize a paci until it spontaneously combusts or lick it and put it straight back in baby’s mouth. The common thread is loving the crap out of these tiny humans we get to raise, whi ...
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This is YOUR F'ING life! And this is YOUR F'ING journey! Not your parent's, your spouse's, your children's, or your employer's. So why would you do anything that doesn't align with YOU?!I passionately believe in helping people follow the path that's right for them and getting comfortable failing forward in a life that excites them. Join licensed professional counselor, life coach, and mom of 3 as she helps you prioritize YOUR needs, YOUR desires, YOUR wants. If you're feeling weighed down by ...
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As Matching Mom Genes enters its 2nd season, the sisters find themselves ever closer emotionally, despite all new geographical distance. Shelby is living full-time in Germany! With one sister navigating all new *European* parenting cultures and experiences, MMG is stretching their conversations worldwide and loving every second of it. We might be in different time zones and on different continents, but motherhood still has some matching kicks to hand out. Grab your best pair of jeans and joi ...
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Helpful tips, heart-warming tails, and honest reviews for the busy dog parent. Being a dog mom is the best—but let’s be real, it can also be confusing, messy, and a little lonely sometimes. That’s why Tails & Tones exists. Every Friday, host Mariska (fellow dog parent and dog-obsessed human) delivers short, soulful episodes filled with practical dog care tips, honest product reviews, heart-warming stories, and real-life advice for intentional, busy dog parents like you. Listen on your favori ...
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Each week, "elder" millennial moms Ann-Sophie and Maria meet people who challenge the traditional notion of family-forming and parenting. We explore the joy, the pain, and - let’s face it - dysfunction of creating a family. Adoption, IVF, surrogacy, child-free by choice, and more … these are our families, told through our voices.
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Unplanned pregnancy. Abortion. Adoption. These are more than just topics—they’re life-altering decisions many women face in silence. In RedeemingMe, I open up about what it’s really like to walk through adoption from the birth mother’s perspective. This podcast is a safe space where we get real about: •The emotional weight of unplanned pregnancy •The complexities surrounding abortion decisions •The often-overlooked journey of placing a child for adoption •Redemption, healing, and reclaiming ...
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Because there’s a million ways to mom 😏 A community & podcast built to empower YOUR journey - created by Brandi Milloy & Orly Shani MOMHOOD was created because there are a MILLION WAYS TO MOM. Literally. And there is NO right way! Through interviews & candid conversations we hope to empower YOUR unique journey. Because by truly owning who YOU are, you can discover what kind of MOM you are and erase mom guilt forever. The conversation continues on social Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everythingsrelative/subscribe With heart and humor, Eve Sturges explores the modern landscape of DNA testing after a single phone call turns her world upside down. By talking with others who have had "DNA discoveries," Eve hopes to change the conversation around secrets, shame, family, and identity.
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Sometimes Love Isn’t Enough: The Parenting Through Challenges Podcast - A practical yet heartfelt podcast for parents who are overwhelmed by unique challenges in parenting. Join Angie Grandt – Generational Healing Specialist – as she leads you on a journey to rebuild a relationship with your child – you know – the one who you promised to love unconditionally, but who keeps pushing you away and displaying such unsettling behaviors, and now you find you are so easily triggered by all their beh ...
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Crafter’s Online Business Playbook | Passive Income, Work From Home, Ravelry - Hobbi - Etsy Sellers
Veronica Kiefer | Online Business Coach & Kingdom Business Builder
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WHAT IF you didn’t have to choose between doing what you love and earning what you need? ARE YOU spending countless hours creating, posting, and promoting your business—yet still not meeting your income goals? DO YOU DREAM of time and financial freedom, but feel trapped in a cycle of striving hard and overwhelm? Each episode offers real-world strategies for creative entrepreneurs looking to build a sustainable income—without sacrificing passion. Practical systems, expert insights, personal g ...
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Raising a child or children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (“RAD”) is scary, exhausting, and life altering. Join Tracey Poffenroth Prato, an adoptive mom of two children with RAD, as she interviews other RAD parents and experts in the field including adoption. Listen to the very real and raw experiences of these families and access the best resources and support. If you’re a parent or adoptive parent raising a child or children with RAD, a friend or family member of someone who is, an exp ...
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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption: Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or 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 or that you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you co ...
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In Adoptees Crossing Lines, I expose the lies and harm of the adoption industry and family policing system. As a Black same-race adoptee reclaiming my story, I challenge systems that profit from family separation. This podcast is truth-telling, healing, and anger intertwined. If you're ready for raw, unfiltered conversations about adoptee trauma and dismantling harmful systems, join me on this journey of reclamation.
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Today we are honored to sit down with a vibrant and beautiful birth mother who walks us through her own experience with adoption. She walks us through what brought her to A Guardian Angel Adoptions, her hopes and dreams for her baby, finding the right family who would love and care for her sweet boy when she wasn't in the position to and everything…
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Episode 497 - FASD Advocacy with Adoptive Mom, Michelle Trager
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"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations." -Jeremiah 1:5 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. It’s September—International …
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Adoption can happen through many avenues and under a variety of circumstances. Each baby’s adoption story is uniquely beautiful and uniquely challenging. How do you know if adoption is right for your family? What are some of the challenges you may face when adopting a newborn? How do you overcome obstacles that may come your way? In this episode, m…
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S1 Ep. 19: Mom Guilt & Mental Health | Foster Mom's Honest Conversation on Mental Health & Wholeness
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Mom guilt and mental health are a real battle and foster moms are no exception. Today, Jamie Hillburn shares her story and how she has learned to not only manage her anxiety and depression, but how she also includes her children in the journey so they understand hard moments are okay and even necessary. Are you a foster or adoptive parent who would…
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Tiff Soga on Fashion, Culture And Controversy
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Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, Hyphenly; it's our no-fluff love letter with hot takes, heartfelt stories, and all the feels of living in between cultures. Come for the nuance, stay for the vibes! Link below https://hyphenly.beehiiv.com In this thought-provoking episode of Immigrantly, host Saadia Khan sits down with Tiff Soga, Managin…
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318: My Parents’ 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
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Join Jesse and I this week as I enthusiastically share updates on my family's exciting events, including my parents' 50th wedding anniversary celebration and the upcoming weddings of my brothers! I describe the thoughtful planning that went into honoring my parents' milestone anniversary and how the family came together from near and far to recreat…
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REPLAY: Reckless to Redeemed, Jacque Martin
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I combined episodes 6 and 7 into one file for your listening/viewing pleasure! Not only was this a fantastic story of faith, but I needed to pull one from the archives this week as I've been under the weather. This was such a rich conversation with Jacque, and I know it will bless you this week!
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Episode 498 - Let’s Talk FASD with Adult Adoptee Emily Twomey
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"For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." -Ephesians 2:10 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. It’s September—International …
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Riding the Waves of Motherhood: My Return to Podcasting
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Mom Treading Water podcast is back, and if I look at myself with open eyes, I'm not entirely sure what happened. Maybe I experienced a creative block combined with anxiety and depression, and as we all know, motherhood. With the distractions of mom life, I lost sight of what was important to me. Even though my husband and children encouraged and su…
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Two Dads, One Mom, Zero Apologies | Therapist Ann Russo on Religious Trauma, Chosen Family & Queer Joy
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Queer therapist and “kid of queer parents” Ann Russo joins Jaimie to show what ordinary, extraordinary queer family looks like. Raised in the ’80s by a mom, dad, and dad’s partner under one roof—publicly “the roommate” for safety—Ann shares how chosen family (yes, Deadhead potlucks) and three parents taught compassion, and why bio vs. non-bio bonds…
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Send us a text Summary: On this episode of It’s Your F’ing Journey, I share what’s been happening inside The F’ing Breakthrough Club—why it’s not about hype or constant check-ins, but about creating a calm, supportive space where women feel safe to share, reflect, and grow through journaling. I also bring you along for my Gulf Beach Half Marathon r…
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In this insightful episode of the Life After Kids podcast, host Dr. Lynne welcomes her good friend and meditation coach Amber to discuss the transformative power of meditation, particularly for women transitioning into a new phase of life. They delve into how meditation can slow down the mind, creating space for dreams and emotional regulation amid…
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79. Guest Series: Rewiring Beliefs + Regulating Emotions (with Lisa Manzo)
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In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Lisa Manzo—emotional intelligence strategist, trauma-informed mindset coach, and founder of The Phoenix Mind. With deep expertise spanning neuroscience, trauma, education, and subconscious programming, Lisa brings a grounded yet transformative energy to the world of personal growth and parenting. We expl…
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207 – Encouraging Bible Verses to Help Adoptive Parents Partner with God and Keep Going
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He faced one discouraging obstacle after another. Yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God. Hi Neighbor! Do you ever feel like you’re facing one discouraging obstacle after another in your adoption journey? You’re not alone. 💔 As an adoptive parent and coach, I know exactly what that feels like and how to per…
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13: How to create a dog friendly community with Doggie Adventures Yvonne Senden
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In this episode of Tails and Tones, host Mariska Nell speaks with Yvonne Senden, the founder of Doggie Adventures, about her journey in creating a dog-friendly community in the UAE. They discuss the challenges of dog ownership in the region, the importance of public etiquette, and the exciting initiatives like Leash Explorer and WoofStock that prom…
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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Daliya Brown about her three adoption experiences and her strong advocacy for birth mother autonomy. Daliya shares her journey traveling from Pennsylvania to Utah for placement, comparing her experiences with both agency support and private adoption arrangements. Different Approaches…
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Talking to Your Husband About Quitting Your Job
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Feeling called to leave your career and stay home with your kids? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how Christian women can begin the conversation with their husbands about stepping away from work to raise and disciple their children at home. We’ll cover: **Practical tips for starting a respectful, prayer-filled discussion **How t…
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From Surrogacy to Cultural Awareness: Lessons in Modern Fatherhood ft. Mark and Eoin
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In this extended episode of Fathernetics, Mark and Eoin open up about their family’s surrogacy journey and the joy of raising two kids in a culturally rich, mixed-heritage home. From navigating the emotional highs of surrogacy to recognizing the potential money traps that hopeful parents should watch out for, they bring honesty and humor to every d…
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Surviving Postpartum: What's My New Identity?
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You recently had a baby and your transition into motherhood may leave you a little puzzled. Who are you, now that you're a mom? How do you shift between caring for yourself, your partner and this new little being that just came into the world? How do you discover your new identity? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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S1 Ep. 20: Seeking Connection | This Foster Family's Priority of Reunification & Healing
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The Poole's are not your typical foster family. With a heart to see foster children reunited with their biological parents, they make it their mission (and ministry) to seek connection with the bio family and create a space for love, healing and restoration. Reunification should always be the goal. God loves these children more than we ever could. …
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Elise Hu on Sharks, Cheeseburgers, and Raising Kids Abroad
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In this episode, Elise Hu gets personal. Tune in for her dad’s refugee story involving sharks, the unique challenges of parenting a tall girl, what she ate in childbirth, and a 3rd grade disappointment that shaped her career in journalism. … Recommendations from the archive #19 The Mortality of Motherhood #183 Postpartum House Arrest … Check out El…
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331 // 8 Food Rules That Don’t Actually Matter
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In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen shares 8 food rules/myths that don’t actually matter and don’t deserve your time, energy, or headspace. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about: Meal timing and frequency Artificial sweeteners Processed foods Organic vs conventional produce Food logging/tracking and…
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S8E12 Managing Expectations & Embracing Flexibility as a SMBC (A SGC Village Podcast Sneak Peek)
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Motherhood—especially solo motherhood—rarely unfolds exactly the way we imagined. Fertility treatments don’t always go as planned, babies don’t follow sleep schedules, and even our best-laid visions of how life “should” look often get disrupted. In this episode, I’m sharing one of our private Village Podcast episodes on the theme of Managing Expect…
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Intuition, Fear And Finding Identity Beyond Work
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In this solo episode of Immigrantly, Saadia Khan reflects on the power of intuition, the challenge of separating her identity from the company she built, and why messy, unpolished stories matter. Drawing from her Eastern cultural roots, Saadia explores how intuition has long guided her personal life, yet often feels harder to trust in her role as a…
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109 Straight from the Heart: A Reflection of Today
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This is me, Val Kleppen, sitting across from you for a conversation I probably should have started before today. If you're wondering how we (the world) got to this place of chaos, or if you're wondering how to navigate as a mother through it, I touch on those things. You're invited to sit with me in the thoughts of it all.…
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8 | Feeling Like a Fraud? You’re Not an Impostor - Just a Growing Entrepreneur
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What if feeling like a fraud was actually proof you’re on the right track? I don't know about you, but I have definitely felt it. Like any moment, someone’s going to “find you out”? That’s imposter syndrome — and it’s way more common than you think. In this episode, I share how imposter syndrome has shown up in my own journey (from airline offices …
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Mouth vs Nasal Breathing: Health Solutions for My Child
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"I never knew how much mouth breathing affects my dental health, my physical health & even the shape of my face!” In this week's Podcast, Oral Hygienist, Naseema Osman, reveals startling facts about the problems we face with habitual mouth breathing as opposed to nasal breathing. Why does mouth breathing affect our health & our entire facial develo…
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“You Don’t Look Adopted” – Adoption & the Search for Self with Anne Heffron
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Melissa Hemming and Anne Heffron discuss the complexities of adoption, identity, and the emotional journey of writing. They explore the impact of adoption on personal relationships, the importance of storytelling, and the need for open dialogue about feelings. The discussion highlights the role of therap…
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Jesse Callans: Transitioning While Parenting Four Kids + Writing Ollie in Between
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Transmasc author and parent Jesse Callans joins Jaimie to flip the parenting script. Jesse shares how he pressed pause on transition to build a family (surprise—then three more!), what it looked like to transition while his kids were 7, 4, 2, and 1, and how toddlers helped distill a complex change down to “the things that stay the same” (yes, there…
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Supporting Foster and Adoptive Families for a More Meaningful Life after Kids
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In this episode of "Life After Kids," Dr. Brooke dives into a crucial conversation about fostering to adopt and the multifaceted support system surrounding it. The episode highlights two incredible guests, Kristin, a seasoned biotech professional and experienced foster parent, and Zoe Perkins, the Community Engagement Manager at Massachusetts Adopt…
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206 – The Worst Advice for Adoptive Parents? And Why It Turned Out to Be the Best
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It was the worst advice I ever received as an adoptive parent and, strangely enough, it turned out to be the best advice too. Hi Neighbor, If you’ve ever felt crushed by unsolicited advice 😣 or wondered if you’re failing your kids 💔, you’re not alone. Some words sting and stay with you—but sometimes, with time and perspective, they can also become …
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Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Training a Generation to Stand for Christ
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September 10, 2025 will be remembered as a day many never expected: Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we wrestle with the uncomfortable questions: what does it mean to follow Christ when public voices are silenced, when violence is used to spread fear? And—how do we train o…
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78. How do you want your kids to remember you?
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In this episode, I dive into the trap so many parents fall into—trying to fix what’s not actually broken. We explore: Why your child’s behavior might be an invitation, not a red flag The difference between reacting to discomfort vs. responding with awareness What shifts when you stop trying to control the moment—and start listening to it ✨ This one…
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12: How to Choose the Right Vet or Animal Hospital for Your Dog
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In this episode of Tails and Tones, host Mariska Nell discusses the essential steps in choosing the right veterinarian for your dog. She shares her personal experiences and insights on what to consider, including the dog's specific needs, location, vet costs, emergency preparedness, and the importance of effective communication with your vet. The e…
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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Angel, who traveled from Hawaii to Utah for adoption placement, and Laraine, her social worker. Angel shares how interstate adoption support provided her with the resources and family connection she needed during a complicated situation involving marriage difficulties and an unsuppor…
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Game, Set, Sass - Fatherhood Aces (ft. Crispin M.)
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In this episode, I team up with my uncle and lifelong mentor, Crispin M., who coaches fatherhood through the dynamics of the tennis court. From perfecting your serve to mastering the match point, Crispin shows us how each play on the court mirrors moments in parenting—challenging us to stay agile, strategic, and always ready to learn alongside our …
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Seeing God's Fingerprints in Foster Care with Jessica Mathisen
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Ever feel like your heart is being pulled in a thousand directions as a foster parent? Like you're supposed to be everything to everyone while somehow finding time to breathe? You're not alone. In this soul-nourishing conversation, Jessica Matheson (author of "No Matter When I Go") shares her foster care journey and the freedom she found when she s…
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NPR’s Kelly McEvers compares and contrasts childbirth vs being a war correspondent. ⭐️ This episode originally ran on July 25, 2013, with an update on June 13, 2016, and is a favorite from the archives. We hope you enjoy, and we’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. … Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the…
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330 // GLP-1 Medications: A Nuanced Tool For Weight Loss
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In this Health, Wellth & Wisdom Podcast episode, host and head coach, Nicole Hagen talks about GLP-1 medications and how they can be a nuanced tool for weight loss. Throughout the episode you’ll hear about: What GLP-1 medications are and how they work Who GLP-1 medications are intended for The risks of taking GLP-1 medications if you aren’t the pop…
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Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom (What Really Happened)
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to quit your job and become a stay-at-home mom? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, we talk about the leap from career to home life, the struggles nobody tells you about, and the blessings that come with choosing family over a 9-5. Whether you’re a working mom thinking about leaving your career, or you’…
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7 | Time Management Is Out - This is How to Create Focus and Flow in Your Day
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We can’t actually manage time - it keeps moving no matter what we do. But what we can do is steward it. Stewardship means caring for our time, being intentional with it, and choosing how we spend it. It's about how shifting from time management to time stewardship helps to focus on what really matters. We'll share powerful stories from people in ou…
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Taboos, Sex, and Feminism with Sangeeta Pillai (Nov 2023)
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In this re-release from the Immigrantly vault, Saadia Khan sits down with Sangeeta Pillai, activist, writer, and creator of the award-winning Masala Podcast and Soul Sutras. From her journey growing up in Mumbai to building one of the most groundbreaking feminist podcast platforms, Sangeeta opens up about identity, feminism, and what it means to ch…
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317: I Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler
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I am so thrilled to be joined this week by Kate Strickler, author of the new book I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy. The book is brand new, and let me tell you - it’s exactly the kind of book we all need right now! Kate and I talk about the little stories that we tell ourselves, those “lies” that sneak in…
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108: Fearless Finance & Motherhood with Lori Atwood
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In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, mother, and financial educator, who shares how motherhood and business intertwined to shape her life’s work. After having her daughter later in life, Lori knew she wanted to be the primary caregiver while still pursuing meaningful work. Out of that desire, Fearless Fina…
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Episode 496 - FASD from a Neuroscience Lens with Dr. Jerrod Brown
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"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." -Proverbs 9:10 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. It’s September—International FASD Awareness Month! All month lo…
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What the New LGBTQ+ Study Really Says—And Why It Matters for Queer Families With Orion Rummler (The 19th) & Pew’s Rachel Minkin
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We went in-studio (!) with journalist Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Rachel Minkin (Pew Research Center, and a gay mom) to unpack Pew’s major 2025 study of LGBTQ+ Americans—released around the 10-year anniversary of Obergefell. We talk social acceptance gaps (L/G & bi vs. trans/nonbinary), how data actually moves policy, the everyday realities of que…
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Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Melissa Hemming discusses the challenges of parenting, the impact of psychological thrillers on personal perspectives, and the dangers of people pleasing. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in relationships and the need to prioritize self-worth over societal expectations. Through her reflectio…
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Navigating Midlife with Enneagram Insights from Suzanne Stabile
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About the Guest: Suzanne Stabile is an esteemed Enneagram teacher and author, widely recognized as an Enneagram master teacher and known as the Enneagram Godmother. With over 35 years of experience studying the Enneagram, Suzanne has authored several influential books including "The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery," "The Pa…
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205 – If You’re Feeling Lost as an Adoptive Parent? THIS Could Be Your Lifeline!
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“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” 🌿 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Whatever season you’re in on your adoption journey, we can get through it together. If you’re feeling lost as an adoptive parent, THIS could be your lifeline. Remember, you’re not alone! Hi Neighbor, Solomon in Ecclesiastes reminds us: there’s a time for …
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77.🎙️Summer Guest Series: Healing in the Helping Role (with Dr. Ashley Rodriguez)
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In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Rodriguez—licensed psychologist, perinatal mental health specialist, and founder of PathBreak Coaching and Consulting. Ashley brings deep wisdom and lived experience to the conversation around parenting, healing, and showing up for others without abandoning yourself in the process. We explore: Why …
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