The Original Adoption Podcast

Join us each week for insight into the ever-evolving issues about the adoption process, raising children, and pregnancy options.

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Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion.

Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested in learning more, we share real stories and expert insights to help you better understand the impact adoption has on individuals and families. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of adoption with openness and understanding. Watch on our YouTube Channel too!

 

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Large Family Adoption

Guest: James Derk From 1997-2001, the Derk's adopted seven children, six of whom were siblings from Hungary. Hear about how they set out to adopt them and the maze they encountered.

International Travel Tips for Adopting

Guest: Marie Bartlett-Sloan Whether you're traveling internationally to adopt your child, or have children you'll be taking along with you, this program offers tips and important information to help you prepare and succeed in your journey.

Saying Goodbye

Guest: Martha Bolton Everyone has to deal with loss or grief at some time, from the death of a loved one, to broken relationships, to failures. Martha Bolton joins the show to talk about saying goodbye when you don't want to, or aren't ready to.

What Are Kids Saying About Adoption?

Guest: Tom Bohnhorst Adoptive father, writer, and researcher Tom Bohnhorst joins this show. He provides a glimpse into the fascinating thoughts of children of adoption.

The Ins & Outs of Home Studies

Guest: Savana Newman How long does it take to complete a home study? What's the purpose of an autobiography? Why does it cost as much as it does? This episode provides the answers to these questions and much more!

How to Talk to Your Children About Adoption, Part 2

Guest: Carrie Kitze Starting the adoption dialog early with children can be very beneficial with an adoptive child, and helps create the foundation for conversations to come. This program discusses age appropriate topics for adoptive children, when to start...

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The Original Adoption Podcast