Episodes

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....

How can we help adoptees develop confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset throughout every stage of life? In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Kim King is joined by educator, Certified WISDOM Coach®, and adoptive mom Tammy Young. Drawing from more than 20...

One of the biggest questions people have about adoption is also one of the least talked about: What actually happens at the hospital? In this episode, Heather Featherston and Kim King walk through what families can typically expect during the hospital experience, from...

If you're adopting a baby from another state, you've probably heard the term ICPC. But what exactly is it and why can't you travel home with your baby right away? In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim explain the Interstate Compact on the Placement...

We’re rereleasing this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption featuring John Knox, adoptee, entrepreneur, and the man behind the national Adoption Is An Option movement. John’s message continues to be just as important today: women facing an unexpected pregnancy...

After our recent episode about common questions women ask when considering adoption, we received even more thoughtful questions from listeners.   In this follow-up episode, Heather and Kim answer five of the most searched and emotionally complex adoption...