Podcast Episodes

Dealing with the Emotional Roller Coaster of Trying to Adopt - Weekend Wisdom

Season 20 Episode 5

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Question: An aspect of adopting that we didn’t hear about was how your mental health is challenged throughout the proce…

3 months, 2 weeks ago

View Episode

How to Afford Adoption

Season 20 Episode 4

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Are you considering adoption this year but concerned about how to swing the cost? Join us for a practical conversation …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

View Episode

What If My Partner Doesn't Want to Adopt? - Weekend Wisdom

Season 20 Episode 3

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Question: How do you deal with the emotions of not being able to adopt or foster because your husband doesn't share the…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

View Episode

How to Adopt in 2026

Season 20 Episode 2

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Are you considering adoption to create your family this year? We’ve got answers to all (or most) of your questions. Joi…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

View Episode

My Adopted Child Is Rejecting Me - Weekend Wisdom

Season 20 Episode 1

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Question: Hello, thank you sincerely for your podcast and the work you do. It has helped me feel less alone and allowed…

4 months ago

View Episode

Rituals to Build Strong Families

Season 19 Episode 105

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Join us to learn about family rituals—how to create and why they can help build strong families. Our guest will be Eliz…

4 months ago

View Episode

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

Season 19 Episode 104

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Question: We have been matched with an expectant mom due in a couple of months. She is having twins. As we are preparin…

4 months ago

View Episode

Healing & Strengthening Your Family Dynamics

Season 19 Episode 103

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Are you looking for practical ways to build your child's resilience and sense of safety, and to strengthen your family'…

4 months, 1 week ago

View Episode

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

Season 19 Episode 102

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

Question: I would love to hear about family profiles for adopting older teens. 

Resources:

Adopting a Child of a Differen…

4 months, 1 week ago

View Episode

Between Cultures: One Transcultural Adoptive Family's Story

Season 19 Episode 101

Drop us some Fan Mail. Thanks!

What is it like to be the only biological child in a large transracial adoptive family? Our guest, Elaine Duncan, share…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

View Episode