Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Adoption Conversations (2025)

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Rebecca Unedited: Unknotting Our Stories 38:07

7d ago38:07

38:07

Send us a text Vulnerability and authenticity are explored through personal experiences of motherhood, therapy, and relationships. By unpacking the burdensome narratives around love and acceptance, the episode inspires listeners to reflect on their own stories and choose healthier paths toward autonomy. • Navigating the complexities of vulnerabilit…

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Empowering Change: Child Advocacy, Foster Care, and Finding Your Voice with Olivia Smith 59:40

14d ago59:40

59:40

Send us a text This episode focuses on the vital role of advocacy in supporting children, particularly in foster care and educational systems. We touch on personal experiences, the importance of knowledge about rights and relationships, and strategies for effectively advocating within complex systems. • Understanding the role and significance of PA…

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Journeying Through Family Dynamics and Resilience 57:10

21d ago57:10

57:10

Send us a text The episode delves into the transformative journey of foster care and adoption, highlighting the emotional complexities and realities faced by families involved. Megan Hampton-Pusey shares her experiences as a foster mother, addressing the importance of community support, the challenges of attachment, and the often-overlooked struggl…

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Finding Joy in the Everyday of Adoption 41:38

28d ago41:38

41:38

Send us a text Our conversation today dives deep into the joys of foster care and adoption, sharing heartfelt stories of connection and triumph amidst the challenges. We explore the significant moments that define our experiences as foster parents, offer practical parenting strategies, and celebrate the little victories that shape our family narrat…

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Nurturing Connections: Trust-Based Relational Intervention in Adoption and Foster Care with Jennifer Lake 57:13

1M ago57:13

57:13

Send us a text This episode highlights the transformative impact of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) on families navigating foster care and adoption. By understanding emotional needs behind behaviors, caregivers can build stronger connections and foster healing, while also addressing their own emotional challenges in the process. • Introd…

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Episode 7: More Than a Flower Transplanted: An Adoptee's Perspective on Roots and Growth 28:33

1M ago28:33

28:33

Join us for Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee, as she continues to share her journey of self-discovery, cultural reconnection, and healing. In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Liliana dives deeper into the complexities of navigating identity and belonging as an adoptee. She opens …

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Rebecca Unedited: Answering Questions from Our Listeners 58:22

1M ago58:22

58:22

Send us a text Rebecca and Courtney answer questions submitted by listeners. This episode is off the cuff, unedited and offers an unfiltered view as Rebecca answers those questions. We discuss various aspects of adoption, including timelines, processes for domestic and international adoptions, advocacy for children, and ways to support families in …

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Stepping Out of Comfort Zones: Sarah Graves on Therapy, Foster Care, and Building Supportive Communities 57:05

2M ago57:05

57:05

Send us a text Through a conversation between Rebecca Harvin and Sarah Graves, listeners explore the essential support needed in foster and adoptive families’ journeys. The episode stresses the importance of vulnerability, empathy, and community involvement to help these families thrive amidst challenges. • Explores Sarah's background and journey i…

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Episode 6: Liliana's Journey: Unveiling the Complexities of Transracial Adoption 24:24

2M ago24:24

24:24

Join us for a powerful conversation with Liliana, an international and transracial adoptee from the indigenous community of Ecuador, as she shares her journey of complexity, self-discovery, and cultural reconnection. In this first part of a two-part episode of Constellation Conversations, Liliana opens up about the complexities of growing up adopte…

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Answering the Call 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

Send us a text Lori Serber's journey into foster care is a testament to the power of calling and the evolution of family dynamics. Lori had always felt drawn to fostering, though her husband Larry needed time to embrace the idea. Eventually, their family of five welcomed the transformative experience, navigating the multifaceted challenges and joys…

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Trials and Triumphs of Fostering the Whole Family 1:04:24

2M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

Send us a text What does it mean to truly support a birth family while fostering? In this episode, we uncover the complexities with the insightful Jordan Whitmarsh, whose journey from teen mom to foster parent offers a fresh perspective on empathy and community support. Her candid stories about navigating these challenges without a safety net highl…

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Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families 16:03

2M ago16:03

16:03

The holidays can be a time of joy, but also a time of complex emotions for those touched by adoption. In this episode of Constellation Conversations, we shift our focus to the adults in the adoption constellation – adult adoptees and first families. Join Sarah, an adult adoptee and trauma therapist and Brenda, an adoptive parent in an open adoption…

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Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

In this episode, Sarah, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her unique perspective on how the holidays can bring up a mix of emotions for adoptees. Brenda and Sarah discuss practical tips and insights on creating a supportive holiday experience for adoptees. Guided Learning: Want to dive deeper? We've created a set of reflection questions based…

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Balancing Hopes and Realities in Adoption 42:33

2M ago42:33

42:33

Send us a text On this episode we'll share personal insights on maintaining the delicate balance between accepting our children for who they are and the natural urge to shape their world. The heart of our discussion lies in the emotional tug-of-war between hopes and reality. Feelings of loss and sadness come into play when all the love and effort p…

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Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

Description: In this episode of Constellation Conversations, Sarah and Brenda explore the complex dynamics of open adoptions, focusing on the challenges of reunion and the critical importance of biological family connections. Brenda shares her personal experiences navigating open adoption and reaching out to biological family, while Sarah provides …

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Forging Lifelong Bonds: Navigating Foster Care and Adoption Through Friendship with Danielle Browning 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

Send us a text How does a missed meeting at Starbucks transform into a lifelong friendship that helps navigate the challenges of foster care and adoption? Join us as Danielle Browning and I share the story of our unique bond, forged through shared experiences and mutual support. We open up about the unspoken rules of friendship that have been our l…

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Building Bridges in Foster Care 1:06:04

3M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Send us a text Embark on an unexpected journey with Ted Stackpole, a pastor who, alongside his wife Angie, opened their hearts and home to foster care and adoption, transforming their lives and those of the many children they've welcomed. Initially hesitant, their adventure began through a connection with a church family and an exploration of adopt…

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Episode 2: Adoption is an Existential Trauma: Living a Story Written By Others 29:16

3M ago29:16

29:16

Description: In this episode, we explore the unique and often misunderstood trauma of adoption and its impact on identity. Sarah Harper, an adoptee and trauma therapist, shares her personal and professional insights on how adoption can shape one’s sense of self through narratives crafted by others. We discuss the existential loss adoptees experienc…

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Navigating Parenthood and Partnership Together 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

Send us a text Imagine embarking on a journey that fundamentally reshapes your notion of family. That's what my husband, Brad Harvin, and I, Rebecca Harvin, experienced when we decided to embrace foster care and adoption. Through raw and heartfelt exchanges, Brad opens up about the surprise and commitment he felt when I first shared my unwavering i…

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Episode 1: We Didn't Know 16:50

3M ago16:50

16:50

In this debut episode, we introduce ourselves—Sarah Harper, a trauma therapist and adoptee, and Brenda Chapel, an adoptive parent in an open adoption—and share the inspiration behind launching Harper-Chapel: The Constellation of Adoption. We explore how our personal experiences within the adoption constellation have shaped our perspectives and stre…

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Empowering Voices: Navigating the Complex Emotions of Birth Kids in Foster Care 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

Send us a text What happens when a birth kid grows up in a foster and adoptive family and becomes an advocate for others in similar situations? Daniela Coates, a licensed social worker, adoptive mother, and foster parent, shares her personal and professional journey with us. Through her organization, With Siblings, Daniela is doing groundbreaking w…

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Surrendering to the Journey: Faith and Foster Care with Danae Bunso 43:14

3M ago43:14

43:14

Send us a text How do you find the strength to open your heart and home to children in need? Danae Bunso, the Florida State Director for Isaiah 117 House in Duval County, joins us to share her and her husband Carl's incredible journey of fostering and adopting children. With 30 foster experiences and two adoptions alongside their six biological chi…

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Embracing Imperfection: A Journey Through Motherhood, Foster Care, and Adoption with Tanya Hardaker 58:55

4M ago58:55

58:55

Send us a text What happens when the pursuit of perfection meets the messy reality of motherhood and adoption? Join us for an intimate conversation with Tanya Hardaker, who opens up about her journey through foster care, adoption, and self-discovery. Tanya's raw honesty sheds light on the societal pressures faced by women, especially in the Souther…

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S01E07 Jesse, adoptive parenting by chance 20:05

7y ago20:05

20:05

After an unexpected break, I am back with a new episode. Hear from Jesse, a father living in Finland, who found himself in the world of adoptive parenting when his family blended with his wife's and he met his step-son, a lovely boy adopted internationally.Autor: The Elephant Mum

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S01E06 Bridget Gordinier, birth mother in reunion 1:11:15

7y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Welcome to the latest episode of Adoption Conversations. This week's episode is longer than usual, yet I'm sure you will not regret it. I met Bridget on social media, where she is active promoting adoptees' rights in United States. Bridget gave birth to her first daughter about forty years ago and she was pressured by family, social services, and l…

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S01E05 - The voice of adoptees with Haley Radke 48:40

7y ago48:40

48:40

This week I am hosting one of the inspiring figures in the world of adoption, adult adoptee and Adoptees On podcast host Haley Ridke. Adoptees On (www.adopteeson.com) is in my personal top 3 resources about adoption and if you don't know it, you absolutely have to check it out. Haley is an inspiration as podcaster for me. If I will learn to have ha…

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Adoption Conversations

The Elephant Mum

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Constellation Conversations: Adoption, Adoptee Voices, and Trauma-Informed Care

Sarah Harper and Brenda Chapel

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Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations about Foster Care and Adoption

Rebecca Harvin

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Rebecca Unedited: Unknotting Our Stories 38:07

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Empowering Change: Child Advocacy, Foster Care, and Finding Your Voice with Olivia Smith 59:40

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Journeying Through Family Dynamics and Resilience 57:10

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Finding Joy in the Everyday of Adoption 41:38

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Nurturing Connections: Trust-Based Relational Intervention in Adoption and Foster Care with Jennifer Lake 57:13

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Episode 7: More Than a Flower Transplanted: An Adoptee's Perspective on Roots and Growth 28:33

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Rebecca Unedited: Answering Questions from Our Listeners 58:22

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Stepping Out of Comfort Zones: Sarah Graves on Therapy, Foster Care, and Building Supportive Communities 57:05

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Episode 6: Liliana's Journey: Unveiling the Complexities of Transracial Adoption 24:24

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Answering the Call 58:48

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Trials and Triumphs of Fostering the Whole Family 1:04:24

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Episode 5: Holiday Reflections for Adult Adoptees and First Families 16:03

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Episode 4: Unwrapping Adoption- Supporting Adoptees During the Holidays 34:30

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Balancing Hopes and Realities in Adoption 42:33

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Episode 3: Bridging Two Worlds: Open Adoption and Family Connections 26:53

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Forging Lifelong Bonds: Navigating Foster Care and Adoption Through Friendship with Danielle Browning 58:36

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Building Bridges in Foster Care 1:06:04

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Episode 2: Adoption is an Existential Trauma: Living a Story Written By Others 29:16

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Navigating Parenthood and Partnership Together 52:40

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Episode 1: We Didn't Know 16:50

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Empowering Voices: Navigating the Complex Emotions of Birth Kids in Foster Care 59:34

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Surrendering to the Journey: Faith and Foster Care with Danae Bunso 43:14

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Embracing Imperfection: A Journey Through Motherhood, Foster Care, and Adoption with Tanya Hardaker 58:55

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S01E07 Jesse, adoptive parenting by chance 20:05

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S01E06 Bridget Gordinier, birth mother in reunion 1:11:15

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S01E05 - The voice of adoptees with Haley Radke 48:40

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