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
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
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 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
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...