Best Infant Adoption Podcasts (2026)

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My Adopted Child Is Rejecting Me - Weekend Wisdom 18:02

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Hello, thank you sincerely for your podcast and the work you do. It has helped me feel less alone and allowed me to better navigate foster parenting and adopting from foster care. My husband and I have two amazing boys; they have the same bio mom, and two older siblings ea…

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Rituals to Build Strong Families 46:54

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us to learn about family rituals—how to create and why they can help build strong families. Our guest will be Elizabeth Barbour, the author of a new book, Sacred Celebrations: Designing Rituals to Navigate Life’s Milestone Transitions. She’s also a reunited adoptee and an adopt…

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Should We Let Our Adopted Babies Cry It Out? - Weekend Wisdom 18:53

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We have been matched with an expectant mom due in a couple of months. She is having twins. As we are preparing for the next steps, sleep training has come up frequently in newborn care books. What research is there on the cry-it-out method or other popular sleep training m…

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The Realities of Home Birth: Myths, Emergencies, and Honest Midwife Insight with Miri and Kimberly 1:10:27

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EPISODE 18: Midwives, Myths, and the Gray Areas of Birth — with Miri & Kimberly Taylor In this episode, I sat down with two of my favorite midwives, Miri and Kimberly Taylor, to talk through some of the harder, often uncomfortable conversations happening in the birth world right now. We started with the term “lay midwife”, why it’s confusing, often…

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Healing & Strengthening Your Family Dynamics 54:34

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Are you looking for practical ways to build your child's resilience and sense of safety, and to strengthen your family's connectedness? Listen to this conversation with Ginger Healy, MSW, LCSW, director of programs for the Attachment & Trauma Network and host of the podcast “Regulat…

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E134: Worry Versus Wonder 29:52

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Welcome to Episode 134 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Rachel Marie Kang. Rachel is a New York native, born and raised just outside New York City. A writer and poet, Rachel writes in poignant prose on themes of culture, art, faith, and loss. Her writing has been featured in Christianity Today, …

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Adoptive Parent Profiles, But for Foster Care Adoption - Weekend Wisdom 15:46

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I would love to hear about family profiles for adopting older teens. Resources: Adopting a Child of a Different Race or Culture Adopting Older Kids Evaluating Risk Factors in Foster Care Adoption Support the show Please leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced…

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Between Cultures: One Transcultural Adoptive Family's Story 54:49

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What is it like to be the only biological child in a large transracial adoptive family? Our guest, Elaine Duncan, shares her story of how transcultural adoption impacted her identity and resilience. She is a writer, speaker, and strategist whose work bridges storytelling, healing, a…

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Expert Advice for Handling Sexual Abuse by a Sibling - Weekend Wisdom 5:28

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have a friend whose 12-year-old adopted son (adopted at age 6) has been sexually abusing his younger siblings. She self-reported to CPS and law enforcement, but they have not done a formal removal yet, and their solutions involved bringing the child back home or kinship …

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Real Talk on Resilience: Navigating Infant Loss and Birth Trauma with Ashley Nerison 1:22:59

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EPISODE 17: Birth Trauma, Loss, and Honoring Everly’s Story — with Ashley Nerison This episode comes with a heartfelt trigger warning, as it includes discussion of traumatic birth and infant loss. I sat down with Ashley—a strong, honest mom who shared her story of losing her daughter, Everly, after a planned home birth that took a devastating turn.…

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Introducing Our New Executive Director, Linda Fiore 45:38

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. We're thrilled to introduce you to our new Executive Director, Linda Fiore. Listen to today's conversation about her journey to Creating a Family and where we're heading in this next chapter under her leadership. In this episode, we discuss: What first brought you into the world of …

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Episode 222: Trauma Parenting Will Expose Your Scars 44:02

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Summary: In this episode, you're invited into a personal, honest conversation about what really happens when you say yes to trauma parenting. Peter Mutabazi joins you for a heartfelt discussion about why fostering doesn't just change the lives of children—it changes the adults who step in for them. If you're fostering now or considering stepping in…

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Help! My Foster Child Is Being Bullied! - Weekend Wisdom 12:33

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Help for a youth dealing with being bullied because they are in foster care? Resources: 5 Steps to Effectively Advocate for a Child Who is Being Bullied Are Transracial Adoptees More Likely to Be Bullied? Helping Our Kids Cope with Bullies at School StopBullying.gov Suppor…

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Healing Your History to Help Your Kids Heal Theirs with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D. 58:01

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you feel like raising a child with a history of trauma has stirred up your own traumatic past? If you wonder how to parent from a position of healing, listen to this conversation with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz. She is a psychologist, trauma expert, and author of the new book, Post-Trau…

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Am I Right in Not Letting My Grandchild's Mom Visit? - Weekend Wisdom 18:28

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have been fostering our grandchild since March. It is now almost September. Both biological parents had drug addiction. Bio mom was on a trial home visit, but used this as the reason our grandchild is with us. After the trial home visit ended, bio mom was still getting s…

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Escaping Emotional Abuse in the Church: Stories of Strength and Self-Discovery with Detra Part II 1:00:29

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EPISODE 16 : Faith, Abuse, and Finding Freedom — with Detra Part II In this episode, I sat down with my friend Detra for part two of our conversation about moving through and out of emotionally abusive marriages, especially within church settings. Both of us spent decades in marriages that looked “godly” on the outside, mine was 31 years, Detra’s w…

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A Conversation with Emily Cole from Bananas Foster 32:31

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation with Emily Cole, co-founder and co-owner of Banana Ball, the new sports phenomenon sweeping the country. We're talking with her about Bananas Foster, their non-profit that celebrates foster families all around the nation. In this episode,…

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Episode 221: November's Presidential Executive Order: Fostering the Future 36:03

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Summary: In this week's episode of Fostering Voices, Kim and Brian dig into the recent presidential executive order released on November 13th: Fostering the Future for American Children and Families. After receiving many questions about what the order means for the foster care community, Kim and Brian break down the key components, highlight potent…

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E133: Untriggered with Amber Lia 33:20

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Welcome to Episode 133 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I get the pleasure of chatting with Amber Lia. Amber is mom to four boys, ages 8-18. She is the author of multiple books and is a certified independent health coach. We are chatting about her devotional, Untriggered: 60 Days of Transformation for Moms Who Struggle with Anger.* …

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Tips for Transitioning a Child from Foster Care to Adoption - Weekend Wisdom 19:29

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: Do you have trainings for children transitioning from foster care to adoption? Resources: Transitioning a Child to Your Home Welcoming an Older Child to Your Family Helping Your Child Transition Smoothly from Foster Care to Adoption Using Lifebooks to Explain Complex Issue…

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Taking Care of Yourself When Parenting Harder to Parent Kids 37:52

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Do you sometimes feel that self-care is an impossible goal when you are parenting kids who have experienced trauma? There isn’t enough time in the day to do it all, much less take care of yourself. Or is there? Join us to talk about how to find time to take care of yourself. We will…

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Open Adoption and Healthy Boundaries - Weekend Wisdom 13:07

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: We adopted our son at birth, and he is about to turn one already. I deeply care about his birth parents and have tried very hard to maintain a relationship with them. Even during many months of no contact, I think about them every day. Our only post-placement visit with th…

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The Pain Beneath the Love with Traci Doula on Adoption and Finding Herself 42:37

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EPISODE 15: My Adoption Story — The Truth, The Layers, and The Healing In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal, my own story as an adoptee. This is where I unpack what adoption has meant in my life, the complicated emotions that come with it, and the truths I wish more people understood. I talked about: Challenging the idea that love…

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Navigating the Holidays With a Trauma-Sensitive Approach 58:49

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Why do our kids melt down, act out, or regress during the holiday season? Listen to our conversation with Dr. David Adams to learn what is going on and what you can do about it to make this holiday season more enjoyable for you all. He is an adoptive and foster dad, a licensed psych…

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Episode 220: The Role Trauma and Stress Play in Disease 50:32

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Summary: This week, we're diving into a topic that many of us would rather avoid—how stress and trauma affect our bodies. If you're like Kim, it's not a conversation you're eager to have, but it's one that matters deeply if we want to live as our healthiest, most authentic selves. Joining the discussion is our friend and regular guest, Estefana Joh…

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E132: How to Surrender Being a Control Girl 40:35

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Welcome to Episode 132 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with Shannon Popkin. Shannon is a wife, mom, author and speaker. She loves combining her gifts for humor and storytelling with herpassion for Jesus and the truth of God’s Word. She speaks for ladies’ events, retreats, and conferences, and hosts …

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My Child's Birth Parent Contacted My Child - Weekend Wisdom 16:51

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: My adoptive child was contacted by the birth mother, never contacted us, it has caused chaos in our family. The parents that adopt kids are never considered after raising a child for over 20 years to give them back. Resources: Adoptive Mom Feels Left Out at Son’s Reunion w…

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Sleep Issues with Adopted, Foster, or Relative Children 1:03:15

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you handle sleep struggles when raising a child who has been impacted by trauma, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges? Listen to our conversation with Dr. Chris Winter, a sleep researcher and neurologist who has practiced sleep medicine and neurology since 2004. H…

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Supporting a Child Who is a People Pleaser - Weekend Wisdom 15:45

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: How should I deal with an adoptive child with a people-pleasing personality? I want to prevent the anxiety that comes with that, but I'm not sure how. Resources: 6 Tips for Creating Attachment How to Cultivate Resilience in Your Kids 7 Character Traits Your Kids Need to Th…

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A Labor Nurse’s Unplanned Home Birth and What It Taught Her with Lauren and Drew 1:03:51

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EPISODE 14: Birth, Teamwork, and Trusting the Process — with Lauren & Drew In this episode, I sat down with Lauren and Drew, a couple whose story really shows what it means to grow, adapt, and keep your power through the unpredictability of birth and life. Lauren’s a labor and delivery nurse, and Drew’s a farmer who’s seen plenty of animal births, …

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Practical Financial Strategies for Foster & Kinship Families 51:22

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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. How do you manage daily expenses and budgeting when you are a foster or kinship caregiving family? We speak with Nicole Valenzuela, a foster parent and founder of Fostering Finances, to learn about simplified budgeting practices and healthy mindsets for managing money. In this episo…