The Original Adoption Podcast

Guest: Ellen Fox In this episode, Mardie Caldwell speaks with seasoned social worker Ellen Fox. They discuss adoption etiquette as well as what to expect at the hospital for adoptive parents and birth parents. They also address the question "How important is a birth...

Guest: Patricia Dischler In this interview, we hear from the author of the book Because I Loved You, Patricia Dischler. She offers helpful insight and ingredients for a successful adoption from the birth mother's view.

Guest: Laura Christianson Laura helps us understand some of the fears people may have about adoption, such as not knowing what open adoption means. Potential adoptive couples may also be apprehensive about parenting a child not of their own body. Before turning to...

Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 2 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption, her view on open adoption and the importance of educating yourself on adoption.

Guest: Adrianne Artist Part 1 of a 2 part series. A touching conversation with an African American birth mother about her decision to place her child for adoption. The important role her family and friends played in helping her make this decision.

Guest: Sherrie Eldridge Sherrie shares with us what "Love Language" is and its importance. She provides an explanation of what an adoptee hears, and the importance of being able to learn and speak the language so that they do not hear the wrong message.