Episodes

Who gets to name the baby when there’s an adoption plan? Does the expectant mother choose the name? Do the adoptive parents? And what happens to the baby's name after the adoption is finalized? In this quick bonus episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather answer...

We’ve covered a lot of ground in our recent episodes, from what happens at the hospital and preparing to travel to health insurance, ICPC, home studies, and employer adoption benefits. And sometimes, answering one question just leads to another! So today, we’re doing...

One of the biggest questions we hear from both expectant mothers and hopeful adoptive families is: "Who pays the medical bills in adoption?" The answer isn't always as simple as people think. In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, we're walking through an adoption...

What can you learn about adoption from a dad who has been through the process three times? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King welcomes back Tim Elder, a dad of three through newborn adoption and the founder of the Infant Adoption Guide podcast and...

What can you learn from a dad who has adopted three times? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim welcomes back Tim Elder, a three-time adoptive dad and founder of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast and Community. After experiencing the infant adoption process...

If you're already raising a child and considering adoption, your journey comes with unique questions and unique joys. In this episode, Kim King and Heather Featherston discuss what it's like adopting when you already have kids. They answer common questions about...

Growing your family through adoption is exciting, but if you're already parenting a child, you may be wondering how to prepare them for this life-changing journey. Whether you've experienced secondary infertility, always hoped to adopt, or recently felt called to grow...

When you receive the call that an adoption opportunity is available, things can move quickly. Some families have hours to prepare, while others have a day or two. Being ready ahead of time can make an already emotional experience much less stressful.   In this...

In this episode, Kim welcomes back three-time adoptive mom and life coach Tammy Young to talk about the emotional side of adoption and helping adopted children navigate life’s challenges. Tammy shares lessons from her international adoption journey, the importance of...

One of the biggest concerns expectant mothers have when considering adoption is simple: "How do I know my baby will be safe?" The good news is that adoptive families don't simply sign up and start adopting. Before a family can ever be presented to an expectant mother,...

Adoption is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and misconceptions. In this fun, game-style episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim put some of the most common adoption statements to the test.   Is it fact...or is it fiction?   From open adoption and...

Could your employer help pay for your adoption? Many hopeful adoptive parents spend months researching adoption grants, fundraising ideas, savings plans, and loans but overlook one of the most accessible potential sources of financial assistance: their own employer....