Episodes

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Adoption Podcast! Here, you’ll find our newest episodes, featuring insightful conversations, expert advice, and personal stories from across the adoption community.

These episodes are crafted to inform and inspire, offering a range of topics and perspectives that reflect the complexities and beauty of adoption today. From practical advice to heartwarming stories, there’s something here for everyone.

No matter where you are on your adoption journey—or if you’re simply curious—these discussions are here to guide and connect you. Don’t forget to subscribe below so you never miss an episode!

Adoption Tax Credit – Exciting Changes Ahead!

Adoption Tax Credit – Exciting Changes Ahead!

If you're adopting or even considering it, this episode is a must-listen. Heather and Kim break down the latest updates to the federal Adoption Tax Credit, including the new 2025 limit of $17,280, partial refundability, and expanded access for families with lower or...

3 Things Adoptive Families Should Know Before Adopting

3 Things Adoptive Families Should Know Before Adopting

Starting the adoption process can feel overwhelming—but what if a little honest insight could save you heartache and set you up for success? In this episode, Heather and Kim share the top three things every hopeful adoptive family should know before beginning their...

Adoption Acronyms

Adoption Acronyms

Feeling lost in the alphabet soup of adoption? In this episode, Heather and Kim decode the most common acronyms used in the adoption world—from ICPC and TPR to PRE, AP, and even PPC. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave feeling more confident about what those mysterious...

Meet the Host – Kim King

Meet the Host – Kim King

Today we introduce you to Kim King, cohost of the original adoption podcast, Let’s Talk Adoption. Kim shares how she was called to do adoption work, what she thinks a lot of people would be surprised to know about modern adoption, and what has changed in adoption...

Meet the Host: Heather Featherston

Meet the Host: Heather Featherston

Meet Heather Featherston, host of the original adoption podcast, Let's Talk Adoption. Today Heather does a deep dive into how she was called to do adoption work, what she thinks a lot of people would be surprised to know about modern adoption, and what has changed in...

Let’s Talk Adoption Podcast Relaunch

Let’s Talk Adoption Podcast Relaunch

Welcome to the Let’s Talk Adoption, the original adoption podcast. This is where real stories meet real conversations. Whether you’re an adoptee, a birth parent, an adoptive parent, or someone navigating the complexities of the adoption journey, this is your space....

Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother

Guest: Melanie Beth Mosberg Birth mother Melanie Beth Moseberg discusses the importance of the relationship between the adoptive family and the birth parent(s), and offers tips for making that relationship go smoothly....

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2

Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the second part of this two-part program, Dr. Sophy talks about the effects of drug and alcohol on a child after birth, what parents can anticipate, and services...

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1

Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the first part of this two-part show, Dr. Sophy discuses the effects of particular drugs at different times on the developing baby....

Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do

Guest: Brenda Nixon Guest Brenda Nixon is an author, speaker, and educator. She joins the show to discuss child behavior and offer practical insight into the challenges of child rearing. She shares fascinating research about the nine temperaments children are born...

Adopting in India

Guest: Hemlata Momaya Learn about the steps needed to begin an adoption from India with guest Hemlata Momaya. Discover what the government of India is doing right now with regard to adoption and about restrictions and requirements, the time involved, and what you can...

When Are You Too Old to Adopt?

Guest: Marlou Russell Can a person be too old to adopt? Lifestyles are changing, which has led to parenting at older ages. This can bring great benefits, as well as some challenges. Psychologist and author Marlou Russell offers her expertise on this topic and...

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