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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland

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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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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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Coffee + Crumbs Podcast

Katie Blackburn, Ashlee Gadd

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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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Many adoptive, foster, stepmoms, and grandmothers are suffering in silence. No one in the world of adoption is giving them the tools for recovery. No one is teaching them how to handle adoptee pushback and rejection. No one is wrapping arms around them and praying when all they can do is cry. When moms realize the unknown depth of their child’s trauma, a common reaction is self-doubt. If she doesn’t know what happened, how can she find words to help her child process it? It’s terrifying, lik ...
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Hey! Am I Adopted? Podcast

Emily Trowbridge and Gene Trowbridge

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Welcome to 'Hey! Am I Adopted?' – the podcast that opens the door to the world of adoption, hosted by the dynamic duo, father-daughter team, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, who are both adoptees. If you've ever found yourself pondering the unique journey of adoption or have burning questions about the process, you're in the right place. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations, share personal stories, and create a safe space for you to explore the intricacies of adoption. Whether you're a ...
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From their main office in Kensington, Pennsylvania, Adoptions From The Heart is an adoption agency that provides a comprehensive range of adoption services to prospective adoptive parents, expectant mothers, and kids all around the Greater Philadelphia Area. Pregnant mothers can receive a variety of services from the agency without paying a dime. Our counselors are on call around-the-clock and offer counseling before, during, and after placement.
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ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk

Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC

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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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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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Spirit of Adoption Radio

Kevin and Tabitha Lovell

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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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This is a mothers journey, You will hear about the ups and downs of becoming an adoptive mother, dealing with the realization that I may never birth of a child, and everything in between. The emotional aspect as well as the extreme joy that comes with being a mother. We will also discuss health, nutrition, weight loss, emotional wellness.....Basically, if it’s something that we experience in every day life, you can expect it to be a topic of discussion.
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Beyond the Box

Monica Kelsey

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Beyond the Box with Monica Kelsey is a powerful podcast dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public, and advocating for change in the fight against infant abandonment. Hosted by Monica Kelsey, Founder and CEO of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, this podcast dives deep into real stories, expert insights, and the life-saving impact of Safe Haven laws and baby box programs across the country. Each episode features compelling conversations with firefighters, legal experts, healthcare professional ...
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T.A.G. With Aisha

Aisha Baldwin

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Changing the standard ideology of how to raise your adoptive child/ren - 2021.There is enough data in our universe to dispute the old way of raising your adoptive child/ren. Too much damage is being done by these absurd locked records and secrecy when it come to information being available to the adoptive child/ren. As a mother of three adoptive children, I'm here to give you another point of view.
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A beautiful state with a whole lot of murder and mayhem. We will scour this beautiful state to bring the worst this state has to offer. We are a mother/daughter duo that have a quirky relationship and love to banter back and forth. Can we be serious??? Well...Yes but where is the fun in that ha! Also, do not judge us based on the first episode! We know that the sound was crappy. We were still learning the equipment. The newer episodes sound way better I promise.
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The Mother's Embrace

Rachel E. Camfield

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The Mother’s Embrace is a community designed to bring awareness, encouragement, and support on the self-mothering and motherhood journey. We also get into marketing, creativity, and business and talk about it all with honesty and love.
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Redacted Lives

The Journal

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Redacted Lives is a six-part documentary series from The Journal that tells the real story of mother and baby homes in Ireland; from what happened within; to how the State continues to deny survivors access to information, proper redress and ownership of their true stories. Finally, they get to speak in their own words, in their own voices. New episode every Thursday for six weeks. Presented by Órla Ryan, produced by Nicky Ryan with executive producer Sinéad O’Carroll. Hosted on Acast. See a ...
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My name is Andres, and as an adoptee, I created The Adoption Door to help people understand the experience a little bit more. I am building a community around this concept because people have a lot of questions and answers regarding this topic, and I hope to share other people's stories with anyone who wants to hear what they have to say. Because this topic has so many facets, there is a lot to learn. It's all about helping each other. Hope you enjoy the podcast.
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Every Black family knows there is that one matriarch that holds it all down. To the government, her name is Cordelia Hill, but to our family, she is known as Queen Mother and more affectionally to her granddaughter, Mimi Jacks, as Dee Dee. Queen Mother is 92 years old and has had eight children, lived through one of the most devastating tornadoes in history, received a college degree at 61 and is two ancestors away from relatives that were slaves. In this podcast, we hear Queen Mother share ...
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AdoptTogether

Hank Fortener

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Hank Fortener, founder of AdoptTogether, gathers and shares stories of those touched by adoption. Adoptees, adoptive parents, birth mothers and adoption professionals share the joys and challenges of adoption. These incredible stories of lives transformed by adoption offer a powerful understanding of adoption and the tremendous power of family. AdoptTogether is the first non-profit, crowdfunding platform that bridges the gap between families who want to adopt and the children who need loving ...
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Grab a snack, maybe some Kleenex, and get comfortable. Join Hannah Cordle (birth mother) and Medea Abrego (adoptive mother) as they delve into their past, present, and future to show how empathy led them to their openness in adoption of the one amazing boy that brought them together. Be prepared for all emotions from laughter to tears as they explore the many faces of adoption.
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Adapted Podcast

Kaomi Lee

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This is one of the pioneering podcasts on intercountry adoptees. Started in 2016, Adapted Podcast has interviewed more than 130 Korean intercountry adoptees on their lived experiences. The podcast started as a Fulbright research project in Korea and has been now downloaded more than 100,000 times around the world.
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Motherboard

Motherboard

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Motherboard, brought to you by Lidl, is created by mothers for mothers. Let’s face it, motherhood is hard at times – it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, like social media may portray. Motherboard was created to offer a different perspective on motherhood - an honest perspective. Our partner LIDL is also giving listeners 20% off their award winning Lupilu baby range, listen in for more on that. This podcast delves into the candid, nitty-gritty details of everyday life of parenting. Expect raw ...
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This podcast is from a foster, adoptive, and biological mother who shares her experiences, as well as the experiences of others, to correct misconceptions and provide information about what it means to be a foster or adoptive parent. Some themes will be controversial and include Christian content. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maisha-murray/support
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Today we mother largely in isolation, away from our families, friends, and communities. But it was never meant to be this way. We should be mothering amongst the stories of motherhood - its complexities, joys, and challenges. Without hearing others’ stories we lack the reference to make sense of our own experiences and the language to express how we are feeling it leaves mothers feeling disconnected, lost, and believing there is something wrong with them. The Mothers’ Hood Podcast lifts the ...
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"Starting Cycles," hosted by Katherine, is more than just a podcast - it's a movement aimed at reshaping the collective psyche of the adults of our future, of her son’s future, by helping mothers break negative generational patterns and start cycles of well-being. Despite our deep understanding of how to raise children who feel complete, the challenge often lies in applying this knowledge daily. The root of this struggle? Focusing on actions rather than embodying the qualities we wish to see ...
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Voice 4 the Unborn

Ashley Torres (formerly Runner)

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This podcast will take you on an emotional rollercoaster through Ashley's book " Letters from Brooklyn," which is written about an abortion, but from the baby's point of view. Narrated by Kyleigh George, "Brooklyn" will captivate the audience with her sweet and innocent voice while describing every detail from conception to the life altering decision that the mother has to make - whether to keep her child or not. "Letters from Brooklyn" is available for only $3.99 on Amazon (Kindle/digital d ...
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Wandering Tree ®, LLC Podcast is the ultimate audio companion for curious and adventurous minds, offering a journey through thought-provoking discussions and unique perspectives on life, culture, and the journey of an adoptee. This show has been established with the simple goal of reaching other adoptees who may benefit from just hearing other adoptees share on the lived experience. Host, Adoptee Lisa Ann, will share the tangled roots of the life long journey as an adoptee, the search for bi ...
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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12

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Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, frien ...
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Birds In A Tree

Bridget Manley

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Birds In A Tree features stories about parenting. Topics include family, birth, adoption, fostering, autism, military, stepchildren, loss, addiction, ADHD, politics and everything in between. We focus on the good, the bad, the hard and the glorious. Through each story, we hope to find the bond and similarities that we all share.
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Hello, John Doe

iHeartPodcasts

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At age 45, Steve Patterson made a shocking online discovery: his own missing person’s page. Desperate to uncover why he had been included on the list, Steve called Todd Matthews, a missing-persons investigator, in search of answers. Together, Todd and Steve discover a sordid family past that includes long-lost relatives, kidnappings, and murders. It turns out that Steve was presumed dead because around the time he was born, his biological mother had married a serial killer who tore their fam ...
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The Real Family Podcast

Michael Tanner

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Marriage is difficult. Parenting is intimidating. Families need help that is based on truth and experience, as well as hope for a great future. The Real Family Podcast offers both real help and real hope to every family.
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The Cult I Left Behind

Amanda & Kyle Briggs

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Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind.
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Born A Secret: Abandoned At Birth is A Foundling Podcast. You may be wondering what a foundling is. A foundling is an infant that was abandoned and was found and raised by someone else besides their mother or father. Each episode will cover a foundling's unique story. Of how they coped with life as a foundling and their pursuit to find out why their life started the way it did. The Born A Secret podcast hopes to inspire compassion among all sides of a search journey and to raise awareness fo ...
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Welcome to Fluent with Nicole, where learning Cantonese becomes fun and interactive! Whether you're a beginner or an advance learner looking to improve your skills, this podcast is designed to help you master the languages in a practical, easy-to-follow way. Tune in as Nicole, a passionate language teacher, breaks down useful phrases, explores cultural insights, and offers tips for improving your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills. Join us and take your language journey to the nex ...
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Adoptee Thoughts

Melissa Guida-Richards

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The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee’s perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will delve into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. In Season Four of the Adoptee Thoughts podcast, I will be shining a spotlight on ADOPTION CHANGEMAKERS, ranging from adoptees, former foster youth, birth mothers, adoptive parents, and professionals who are revolutionizing the adoption and foster c ...
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Welcome to Fluent with Nicole, where learning Mandarin becomes fun and interactive ! Whether you're a beginner or an advance learner looking to improve your skills, this podcast is designed to help you master the languages in a practical, easy-to-follow way. Tune in as Nicole, a passionate language teacher, breaks down useful phrases, explores cultural insights, and offers tips for improving your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills. Join us and take your language journey to the nex ...
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Satanic Panic Survivor

Kristopher Pasi Hoeksema

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Remember when people were told by the news in the 80s that there were Satanic cults everywhere? That's OK if you don't. Kristopher Irizarry-Hoeksema (aka Gato Toninas) does. When his adoptive mother, (aka Police Station Polly of 2020 viral Karen fame), became a born-again Christian, he was dragged into the heart of the Satanic Panic which was driving the growing Christian evangelical movement. With the Satanic Panic Survivor, listeners not only revisit the OG Satanic Panic of the 1980s, the ...
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Being Pro Life

Bob Wurzelbacher

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We are back to monthly as of March of 2023. We cover varying topics that fall under the category of respecting human life. This includes topics related to abortion, assisted suicide, religious freedom, capital punishment, immigration and persons with disabilities. Each episode features an interview with someone personally involved in the issue and a call to action on how to get involved.
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Confession: It is sometimes hard for me to allow Lane to express himself through his appearance, whether it’s coloring his hair, wearing goofy earrings, or sagging his pants. However, I realize if I stifle this important teen outlet of creativity, the risk of rebelling increases exponentially. I have no research or data to back this up. It’s just m…
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What happens when you only get one viable embryo and it’s your only shot at becoming a mom? For Kellyn, her single embryo became the greatest gift of her life. Today’s guest is Kellyn Nagel, a fellow single mother by choice and dedicated attorney who represents children in foster care. Kellyn shares her emotional and financial journey through ferti…
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Send us a text Tom and Beth Engel adopted two kids from the Philippines. One attempted to stab Beth, the other actually did stab her. And did some other stuff too. And this kid was only 14 years old!! John Engel is quite the bad son! Sorry for the delay, we blame Kylie and Xfinity! Support the showBy Cami Lynn and Kylie Marie
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In this episode of Adoptees Crossing Lines, Zaira is joined by Ashley Albert—organizer, survivor, and founder of Stolen Children’s Month. Ashley shares her journey from foster care and incarceration to becoming the first parent in Washington state to legally enforce and modify an open adoption agreement. Together, they speak truth to power about th…
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Today’s guest is Geraldine Hunt, whose story offers a deeply personal and layered look into the experience of being adopted. Born in Melbourne in 1974, Geraldine spent her early weeks in foster care before being adopted at around eight weeks old. Her journey has since led her to reconnect with both her biological mother and father, as well as with …
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You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It takes a village”, but what does that actually look like when you’re choosing to become a mom on your own? Today’s guest is the perfect example of why becoming a single mother by choice doesn’t mean you have to raise your child alone. You’ll hear exactly what it can look like to build a deeply supportive village…
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Today, we’re talking all things foster care with Jessica Mathisen, a foster, adoptive, and bio mom. Jessica sheds light on the enormous need for vulnerable kids to have a safe place to call home, misconceptions about foster care, challenges for foster families, and how churches, neighbors—and essentially everyone—can help in some capacity. Good new…
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