by Mardie Caldwell | Mar 18, 2021 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Nicole “Coley” Strickland This young woman has taken her personal challenge of an unplanned pregnancy and turned it into her life’s mission. She co-founded BirthMom Buds, an Internet-based non-profit ministry which provides support to birth...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 26, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Heather Featherston This show offers tips and secrets for financing your adoption and how to find new ways to help fund your adoption. Also discussed are ways to budget and to save money when making baby-related purchases....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
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...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Patricia Mindell Wondering what is right for you as you make decisions about becoming a parent? This show’s guest is a therapist who can help you explore this issue, discuss options and help determine what’s right for you....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Geoff & Traci Morris Waiting for your child can be a difficult process. This program covers one couple’s story about how patience, faith, and hope play a role in the waiting game of adoption....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Patricia Dischler Author and speaker Patricia discusses the topic of fear with regard to a relationship with birth parents. She offers insight into how birth parents feel themselves, and tips about how to learn, trust and overcome fear....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Heather Featherston Are you considering adopting a child, and not sure where to start or what to do as you begin the adoption process? This program shares 10 things every family should know before they adopt to help them succeed....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Rose Kent Author Rose Kent joins the show to discuss the dynamics of adopting multi-racial children. She also discusses what should be considered before adopting multi-racial children, as well as, the ins and outs of multi-racial adoption....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Pamela Fierro Parenting twins (triplets, and more) can be a unique challenge. Guest Pamela Fierro is an author, web writer and producer, and mother of twins. She shares experiences, discusses issues that parents may not consider prior to adopting twins, and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Stacie Cahill This show’s guest is an author, psychotherapist and adoptive mother. She speaks about how to help your biological and adopted children understand who they are and their importance in your family....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Dr. Ira Chasnoff Misconceptions and myths regarding international adoption are explored. Dr. Chasnoff discusses the risks, rewards and the most pressing issues and problems adoptive parents can face....
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 25, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Felice Webster When a family is facing an unplanned pregnancy, what rights do grandparents have? Adoption attorney Felice Webster answers questions about the legal options available to grandparents....
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Sherrie Fine Sherrie speaks about her life as a teacher and why she decided to adopt as a single person instead of waiting for Mr. Right. Then she tells about her decision to include her adoptive daughter in the process of her second adoption. Sherrie also...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Jamon Glover Jamon Glover is a speaker, author of How to Change Your Life in 2 Hours, and father of 4. Jamon and Mardie talk about the high percentage of absent black fathers and the impact it can have on their children. He also discusses characteristics to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Janet Heller Janet Heller is the author of How the Moon Regained Her Shape. She speaks about how she was bullied very early on in school and how to help your child if they are being bullied....
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Margaret Schwartz Author of The Pumpkin Patch, Margaret talks about the end of her relationship and her decision to go through with adopting internationally at the age of 44....
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: George & Lilly Parker In the second part of this two-part series, Pastor George Parker and his wife, Lilly, discuss further how to keep your marriage strong during the stressful time of infertility and adoption....
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 31, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: George & Lilly Parker Starting a family can create a tremendous amount of stress and strain on a marriage, particularly when issues of infertility and adoption are involved. Host Mardie Caldwell is joined by Pastor George Parker and his wife Lilly, to...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 28, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Kristine Ashcroft The emerging science of DNA is making an impact in the world of adoption. Learn about the use of DNA in paternity testing, as well as its use to help adoptees confirm siblings and other family members....
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 28, 2015 | lets talk podcast
Guest: Dr. Ron Huff Autism is on the rise not only in the U.S. but world-wide. Specialist Ronald Huff discusses the history of autism, what parents can look for, treatment, and available services....
