2 Adoptive Mamas
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsWe believe that in order to be the best mamas we can for our kids, it is crucial to lean on one another in community, share our hearts, support one another, provide resources, and most importantly learn to embrace and thrive in the plan God has for our families. Here at 2 Adoptive Mamas, we are committed to helping you navigate the day-to-day of adoptive mama-hood through shared resources on adoption and parenting, shared experiences, and by shared opportunities to learn from and grow with one another.
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The Importance of Lifelong Post Adoption Support with Kellee Walker
January 16, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Main Thing: Kellee Walker is one of those individuals that makes you feel like despite the uphill climb, there is always an opportunity to thrive. As an adoptive mom and foster/adoption professional, Kellee has been in the trenches and has a heart for meeting parents and families right where they're at. She brings practical applications and ideas to our conversation and brings with her a list of recommended follow-ups and resources that will help families take the next step in their po...
Navigating Neurodivergence in Parenting with Jessica Whipple
January 09, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Main Thing: It's something special when a mama can put into words and pictures a children's book that addresses one of those "hard to start" conversations. In this episode we're sitting down with Jessica Whipple to talk about her book, "I think I think a Lot." She openly shares how her household is navigating the day-to-day of neurodivergence and what it looks like to take a deeper dive into the way God has uniquely made all of us in His perfect image. Jessica's thoughtful reflection a...
A Look Back on Show Hope with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards
January 02, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThe Main Thing: We are still on break, like so many of you, for this holiday season. We are cherishing this extended time with family and friends to rest and grow. We're excited to be back next week with all new episodes! Check out the shownotes from our amazing episode with Show Hope from Season 2. We'll see you with all new episodes next week! For decades Show Hope has shown up for families pre and post adoption. Founded in 2003 by Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, Show Hope continues to b...
A Look Back on Love and Loss in Foster Care with Jamie Finn
December 26, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Main Thing: We're in the holiday season and 2 Adoptive Mamas is taking a break this week to spend extra time with family and friends. We've pulled one of our most downloaded episodes from Season 3 for this week with the one and only Jamie Finn. Merry Christmas!! Take a look at our shownotes from the original published episode: "To those who follow her, she's a constant resource, encouragement, and much-needed dose of reality when navigating the ups and downs of foster care. Her heart ...
Attachment Based Sleep with Vanessa De Carvalho
December 19, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Main Thing: SLEEP. Can't live without it, but sometimes it seems like we have to, right?! Vanessa is our attachment based sleep guru and she's here to calm the stress, equip, and help families say goodbye to the dreary days of sleep deprivation! She's got an inspiring story, a calmness, and a passion for coming alongside families to help build secure attachment when it comes to sleep (and trying to get some)! We can't wait for you to hear what she has to share! Episode Resources: Fol...
Growing Faith and Community through Embryo Adoption with Alexis Inderbitzin
December 12, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBThe Main Thing: We love highlighting all the different ways families grow as families. In this episode we welcome Alexis, who shares God's faithfulness and providence through their story of infertility and embryo adoption. Alexis' story is one of hopeful empowerment to seek Jesus in your story, no matter where you are in your journey or how you are growing your family. She talks about what embryo adoption is and the need for resources and education for families considering and walking this ...
Navigating the Day to Day with Mama Systems with Laura Hernandez
December 05, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Main Thing: If there's one thing we can likely all agree on, it's that having some sort of system in our home just makes everything flow better. But sometimes, change happens quickly, systems have to adapt, and the day-to-day triage of managing our homes can become more than overwhelming. Well --- we have good news... Meet Laura Hernandez --- the queen of navigating the day-to-day with "mama systems." Their proven success has transformed their own family (of 10!) rhythm and she's pass...
Looking Back: In the Trenches of Trauma with Rosie Mann
November 28, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThe Main Thing: 2 Adoptive Mamas is taking a quick holiday break! We spent last week with our families and saved producing a new episode for next week... stay tuned. For this week, we're taking a look back at one of our most popular episodes. Rosie Mann (yes, from episode 100's panel! Catch up on last week's episode HERE!) goes into the practical navigation of trauma. Check out our shownotes from it's original publish date: Today we're sitting down with Rosie Mann, an adoptive mama a...
Community Matters: LIVE Panel Recording and 2 Adoptive Mamas' 100th Episode!
November 21, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThe Main Thing: 100 Episodes!! And how are we celebrating? With our first-ever live panel and live audience recording in partnership with COBY's Family Services! We had too much fun with Eleanor, Michelle, Rosie and Holly. Some of these names might seem familiar in the 2AM community, and that's because they are! We welcomed back some of our fan favorites to take a deep dive into meaningful community --- how to define it, how to build it, and why it matters. We hope you enjoy this conversat...
Learning About Adoption: Conversation Starters through Children's Literature with Allison Olson
November 14, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Main Thing: Do you remember Allison? Better yet, do you remember Wanda the owl? We're so thrilled to welcome Allison Olson back for Episode 99 of the Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast. Allison won all of our hearts with her first book "Surrounded by Love: An Open Adoption Story," and now she's raising the bar with her second --- "My Friend's Adoption." During our time together we're talking about the conversation starters that are flowing out of this book, and how it's equipping our children ...
Navigating Transitions and Travel with Debbie Raymond
November 07, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBThe Main Thing: Debbie Raymond has a heart of gold and is one adoptive mama that we can't wait for you to meet! We had the pleasure of sitting down for Episode 98 to learn about how Debbie has mastered the art of transitions and travels with her son --- both meeting his needs, thriving amidst opportunity, and why she is passionate about sharing with other adoptive mamas. No matter the season of parenting you're in, Debbie has a word for everyone and she has such a sweet way of sharing her ...
Strong Families Focus on Values and Community with Mell Hashey
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThe Main Thing: Joe and Melanie Hashey are on a mission to build strong and healthy family relationships. They believe families these days, especially the parents, are desperately in need of support that would allow them to be the best versions of themselves. Getting this much-needed support/community helps parents to raise their kids with confidence and grace. How are they living out this mission? Within their own family with strong family core values, routines, family meetings, and cul...
Scaffolding and Kid's Baffling Behaviors with Robyn Gobbel
October 24, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThe Main Thing: Robyn Gobbel is just the kind of person who needs no introduction, because the minute you meet her, her passion for children from hard places comes alive. Robyn joined us for Episode 96 to talk all things neuroscience, the "scaffolding" concept, and what to do with the "baffling behaviors" that sometimes push us to the edge. Her practical approach to relational neurosciences is transforming the journey for helpers, healers, educators, and parents. We're so grateful she agree...
Preventing Shame in Parenting with Raquel McCloud
October 17, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThe Main Thing: We could not be more thrilled to invite Raquel McCloud back to the show! Every time we sit down with Raquel her words absolutely capture us. She is so gracious, honest, and passionate about her work, who God has called her to be, and how she's embracing what's next for her and for her family. For Episode 95 Raquel is back to help us tackle the topic of "preventing shame" in parenting. She's sharing her heart because of her own lived experiences while also shedding light on ...
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: Foster Care to Adoption with Laura Khoury
October 10, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe Main Thing: There's something about seeing things through the eyes of children that opens a way for deeper understanding and conversation. Children's author, Laura Khoury joined us for Episode 94 to share about her connection to the foster care and adoption world, and why she decided to write a book that specifically marks the journey of a child through the foster to adopt process. Laura's openness and kind heart make a great combination for the care and compassion behind The Tale of Ma...
Understanding Attachment in Any Season of Parenting with Dr. Lark Eshleman
October 03, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThe Main Thing: Attachment is a buzz-word in the adoption and foster care community. Recent research and conversation has brought this important theory to the forefront. If you've been walking the adoptive and foster journey for a while, chances are you've heard a lot about the four different attachment styles and why childhood experiences are important to learn. But how do you fit it into your day to day? Parenting with an attachment-based approach takes practice and dedication. It's a p...
Life Lessons from Skateboarding and Foster Care with Mike Shapiro
September 26, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Main Thing: There are some people in our world doing some pretty amazing things for the children from hard places in our community. Mike Shapiro is one of those people. Mike is the Executive Director of The Swappow PLUS Foundation, a nonprofit that connects with foster youth through skateboarding. Yes, you heard right, skateboarding. Their mission is to change the trajectory of extraordinary youth through skateboarding. The lessons about life and faith that are learned through this expe...
Sowing in Tears: God's Faithfulness in Community with Leeann Hale
September 19, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Main Thing: One of the best things about the podcast is when we make connections with YOU, our listeners! Leeann Hale reached out while we were scheduling Season 5 recordings, and after learning about her books and her story, we couldn't wait to introduce her to this community. An adoptive and bio mom, Leeann is sharing her family's journey through heartbreak to healing. Her story is raw and her heart so passionate about the nuances of the adoption journey. We loved learning from her ...
Meeting the Needs of Vulnerable Children and Women in our Community with Herbie Newell
September 12, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Main Thing: There's no on better to welcome as our first guest of Season Five than Herbie Newell. He is the President and Executive Director of Lifeline Children's Services, host of The Defender Podcast, and author of "Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-Birth to Pro-Life." Lifeline is the single largest Evangelical Christian adoption agency in the United States. Their work is remarkable and their take on "community" is like none other. Herbie shares some show-stopping realities of the f...
Welcome to Season 5 with Liz and Sarah
September 05, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBThe Main Thing: We're back! And couldn't be more excited to bring you Season 5 of the Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast. This season is all about "community." We have been privileged over the past five seasons to build a community in this space, but we want to highlight the need and incredible value of having community right where you are. We have an awesome line-up of guests who have so willingly shared their hearts, expertise, passion, and personal stories. It's because of them that we are abl...
Season Four Finale with Liz and Sarah
May 23, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Main Thing: This week for Episode 088 we’re wrapping up Season 4 with some highlights and encouragement as we all step into the summer months. For both of us (Liz & Sarah) we have experienced a lot of transitions in recent months, and it’s not lost on us that the summer brings feelings of excitement but also lots of change. We’re excited to take a few moments to reflect on where we’ve been and some thoughts for the months ahead before we start our very own “summer break” for the show! ...
Supporting Parents of Children with Autism with Andrea Pollack
May 16, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThe Main Thing: One of our primary goals here at Two Adoptive Mamas is to take a deep dive when we need one. When Andrea Pollack's name came across our desk, we knew we needed this for Episode 087. While Andrea's work is not specific to families navigating foster care and adoption, her work resonates with the needs of many parenting kids from hard places. Oftentimes we're not ready or willing to throw up our hands and sound the alarm for help, but Andrea's approach will remind us that fi...
An Adoption Story: God's Purposeful Timing with Sarah Nichols
May 09, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Main Thing: There's something extra-sweet about popping in your earbuds and having the opportunity to hear an adoption story from a mama. Sometimes through different seasons of our walk, we forget about the moments that made us families, and when we take a moment to reflect we see God's hand in each step. For Episode 086 Sarah Nichols is sharing her family's walk through adoption and how God's purposeful timing challenged and refined them. We connected with Sarah simply because she i...
Considering Bio Siblings in Adoption with Daniela Coats
May 02, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Main Thing: We've said it before, and we'll say it again, there's so much to consider when we discuss the adoption triad. For Episode 085 we're taking a deep dive with Daniela Coats to discuss what it looks like to support the biological children in foster and adoptive families. Daniela is a social worker by trade, but also a "bio kid of a foster/adoptive family" and is now an adoptive and bio mom herself. Her perspective is uniquely informed by her personal experiences and her profe...
Dadcast: Navigating the Unexpected of Adoptive Fatherhood with Chris Telesco
April 25, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Main Thing: The dads are back! We’re thrilled to share this fun conversation for Episode 084 with Chris Telesco — you may remember his better half, Melissa, who joined us for Season 3 to share about their roller coaster ride to becoming a family of 6. Chris is so down to earth and gets real with the dads when it comes to navigating the unexpected of adoptive fatherhood. He’s sharing the ups and downs of 3 very unique adoptive situations and how he combatted the feelings of inadequacy a...
Showing Up for Kids from Hard Places with Sharon Denny
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Main Thing: For Episode 083 we're pleased to share the privilege of having a conversation with Sharon Denny. You name it, she's got the experience when it comes to foster care and adoption. Her heart is caring for the most vulnerable and her passion is helping us show up for our kids from hard places. Sharon is a wealth of knowledge and a breath of fresh air among challenging circumstances --- her heart is for Jesus and family. It's not every day that we have the honor of rubbing sh...
Traveling to Bring Your Child Home with Liz and Sarah
April 11, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThe Main Thing: We’re taking a trip! Down memory lane to take a closer look at what it looks like to prepare and actually travel for both international and domestic adoption. There are so many moving pieces to the adoption process, and the more you can do to prepare in advance, the less chaotic it will be in the moment. Or at least we can try to make it that way, right?! During Episode 082 we are sharing our personal experiences and touching upon some of the nuances that transcend states ...
Finding Hope in Disruption with Kelsey Knodel
April 04, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Main Thing: If there's one thing we've learned over the years, it's that through sharing stories we don't feel so alone. It's with this in mind that we recorded Episode 081 with Kelsey Knodel. She's sharing her mama-heart as she reflects on the adoption of their sweet girl and as they prepare their hearts and home to hopefully continue growing their family through adoption. Kelsey's transparency amidst the hard coupled with her faith, hope, and commitment to the journey of adoption m...
Dadcast: Perseverance in Foster Care with Nate Smith
March 28, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Main Thing: They're back! It's the dad-cast for Episode 080 and they're joined by Nate Smith to talk about finding perseverance and hope in the midst of foster care. You'll remember our time with Melinda on the podcast, and hearing their family's story through foster care. We've been so encouraged by their insight and courage to step into the broken and trust God to do the rest. Drew and Dan's conversation with Nate is a reflection of their heart for the most vulnerable and how to bu...
Finding Their Voice with Abby Keiser
March 21, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Main Thing: We're back! With Part 2 of our Parenting Teens mini-series with Abby Keiser from COBYS Family Services. This week we're taking a closer look at what it means to help a teen find their voice and how to effectively facilitate this in your home. Once again Abby starts with the basics and then takes us deeper to help with the day-to-day application of coming alongside our teens in this journey. Whether your family is impacted by foster care or adoption, the teen years can be...
Parenting Your Teen with Abby Keiser
March 14, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Main Thing: Two words that can inflict some uncertainty --- parenting teens. Even more so, is parenting teens from hard places. But here's the thing, they need us and we have so much to learn from them. For Episode 078 Abby Keiser from COBYS Family Services is joining us for Part 1 of a mini-series on parenting your teen. We're starting with the basics and then getting even more specific as we identify what it takes in the day-to-day and how it impacts the big picture. Whether you ha...
Tackling the Tough Stuff with Birth Mom Ashley Mitchell
March 07, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Main Thing: Episode 077 is one that we could listen to over and over again. Ashley Mitchell is one of a kind. She's brought her heart, passion, and determination to tackle the tough stuff for this conversation and we're so thankful for it. Ashley is a birth mom, bio mom, wife, advocate, and so much more. Her story brings light to the parts of adoption that make us uncomfortable, and that's precisely why we invited her to be on the show. Take in her words, let this conversation settl...
Care, Ethics and an Adoption Story with Heidi Glick
February 28, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThe Main Thing: Heidi Glick is so full of heart, and our conversation with her is like a warm hug from a fellow adoptive mama who has been in the trenches and holds so much hope for the future. She’s opening up about her family’s journey through adoption and embracing the promise of hope we have in Jesus amidst the heartbreak that accompanies any adoption journey. In addition to her personal story, for the first time we’re talking about ethical adoption, care for birth families, and what...
Why Policy and Advocacy Matter with Chelsea Sobolik
February 21, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBThe Main Thing: We first welcomed Chelsea Sobolik during Season 2 to talk about her work in advocating for families at our nation’s capital. Her personal story of adoption, journey to international adoption with her husband, and her professional work allow Chelsea to share one-of-a-kind insight. During our conversation Chelsea addresses high-level matters in a way that meets us in our day-to-day and reminds us there is a role for everyone to play. She’s sharing some recent personal highligh...
Reunification and Openness in Foster Care with Melinda and Lindy
February 14, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThe Main Thing: These stories are hard to share. They open wounds, challenge our faith, and test our hearts. There is nothing simple, easy, or brief when it comes to adoption and foster care. There is beauty and brokenness ---- healing and grief ---- and together we hold it all with the hopes that we can remain centered on one thing. Our heart for Him and our love for them. The children who need us most, and the stories that brought us together. The opportunity to reunify families, and the...
Introducing the Dad-cast of 2 Adoptive Mamas
February 07, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThe Main Thing: They're the silent heroes behind the podcast, supporting us since day one and every step of the way. They're our other halves and have walked the joyful, painful, everyday moments with us. They're our beloved husbands, and they're taking over the podcast! We thought it was time for the dads to have a voice and bring their insight to the table. When Dan and Drew agreed to take over the show for a few episodes this season, we were thrilled! So --- time to hand over the ear-b...
Defining the Boundaries of Kinship Care with Raquel McCloud
January 31, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe Main Thing: This episode is terrific. That might sound very self-promoting, but it has nothing to do with us and EVERYTHING to do with Raquel's heart for adoption, kinship care, and transforming lives and families with her message. She is fantastic and joins us for a deep dive into shadow feelings, kinship care, and life as an adoptee and a birth mom. During our conversation, Raquel opens up about healthy boundaries, how to preserve your family's story, and what it looks like to thrive...
The Story of Adoption through Children's Literature with Allison Olson
January 24, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Main Thing: There's nothing like a good book! But what about when you're looking for one to help tell your family's story, and you just can't seem to find the right narrative? Adoption is beautiful, messy, hard, complicated --- difficult to put into an appropriate amount of pages that won't take days to read. But we're in luck! For Episode 071 we're hanging out with Allison Olson. She's an adoptee, adoptive mom, and now the author of the children's book, Surrounded By Love: An Open Ad...
Blocked Care with The Adoption Connection
January 17, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThe Main Thing: Sometimes it's difficult to articulate the challenges we face as foster and adoptive parents. As we navigate the needs of our children, our own feelings, emotions, and needs often fall to the wayside and when we finally come up for air we might find ourselves feeling disconnected and deflated by our circumstances. If this sounds familiar to you, you may be experiencing something called "blocked care." Experts Melissa and Lisa are joining us from The Adoption Connection to...
The Mama Stories Revisited with Liz and Sarah
January 10, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBThe Main Thing: Can you believe it?! Season 4 is HERE! It's been 68 episodes since we introduced ourselves, so we figured for Episode 069 (and for all the new listeners!) we'd take a step back into our stories, our shadow feelings, and how we ended up in this space together. Since day one, we have remained committed to creating a community centered around love, trust, and respect for the experience and opportunities that have made us families. Our children are precious, and their stories...
Season Three Finale with Liz and Sarah
October 25, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThe Main Thing: The Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast is signing off with a salute to Season 3 for Episode 068. It’s been a really special season filled with dynamite conversations, and we’re just so thankful for the gift of time and insight that our guests have shared. We’re taking a few minutes to reflect on the past 6 months, review some of our favorite moments, and also share our vision for the future of Two Adoptive Mamas. We look forward to all that Season 4 will hold! Episode Resources: ...
A Look at Interoception with Kelly Mahler
October 18, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe Main Thing: This week we’re sitting down with Kelly Mahler to talk all things interoception. Do you know what that is? We had a more general idea and this has quickly become one of the topics we wanted to highlight with a deeper dive! There’s a lot to understand, acknowledge and embrace when it comes to interoception, so while we’re highlighting it for Episode 067, we’re not able to unpack every aspect in our time together — so stay tuned because we’ll keep digging into this topic in f...
Adopting Internationally During COVID: A Mom's Story with Brigitta Canfield
October 11, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThe Main Thing: It's par for the course of adoption to have unknowns. Add on top of that international travel, and that adds a layer. But then there was the addition of a global pandemic --- and all bets were off. Our hearts ache for the children and their forever families that still await placement because of the restrictions over the last two years. Adoption has always been complicated --- but this has been uncharted territory. Thankfully, adoptive moms like Brigitta Canfield are willi...
Thinking Innovatively about Adoption Matches with Erin Quick
October 04, 2022 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBThe Main Thing: Adoption is changing. If you've been in the process and engaged in conversation among the adoption community, adoption today is a lot different than the adoption of yesterday. There's so much to navigate once you immerse yourself into this process. It's overwhelming, there are lots of questions to be answered, plenty of paperwork to complete --- but in the end one goal --- family. For Episode 065 of the Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast we're joined by Erin Quick - and let us ju...
Fundraising and Grant Writing with Dan
September 27, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Main Thing: So you’re in the process of adopting, you’re thinking about beginning the journey, or you’ve been matched and you’re wondering how it’s all going to happen, right?! And when we say how it’s all going to happen, we don’t mean the travel or even the parenting — we mean the mountain of financial responsibility that stands between you and bringing that precious child home. It’s a real stressor and it’s a legitimate hurdle! We have been there and done that, and so we’re bringing ...
Fundraising and Grant Writing with Dan
September 27, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThe Main Thing: So you’re in the process of adopting, you’re thinking about beginning the journey, or you’ve been matched and you’re wondering how it’s all going to happen, right?! And when we say how it’s all going to happen, we don’t mean the travel or even the parenting — we mean the mountain of financial responsibility that stands between you and bringing that precious child home. It’s a real stressor and it’s a legitimate hurdle! We have been there and done that, and so we’re bringing ...
Navigating Blocked Care in Foster Care with Greer Cooper
September 20, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Main Thing: Greer Cooper's story leaves us in awe of God's plan when we step aside and allow Him to do the math. She started her role as a foster parent long before meeting and marrying her now husband. Now, they continue to open their home together. Join us for Episode 063 of the Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast for a conversation on the day-to-day of foster care, what it looks like to navigate the impact of blocked care, and how to keep your peace amidst so much unknown. Greer has a uniq...
Managing the Mental Load of Adoption with Kelly Raudenbush
September 13, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThe Main Thing: To know the work of The Sparrow Fund and the heart of Director, Kelly Raudenbush is to understand their passion about caring for caregivers. We were so thrilled to have Kelly join us for Episode 062 to talk about the important work happening within this organization and also address the mental load that comes with all parts of adoption. Too often we're not talking about the topics that Kelly brings to light, and so in true Two Adoptive Mamas fashion...we're bringing it to...
Making Them Known: A Foster Dad's Story with Peter Mutabazi
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Main Thing: If you look up "super dad" in the dictionary, you'll see Peter Mutabazi's name as part of the definition. We can assure you you've never heard a story like his (at least we hadn't!) and that he is one you'll never forget. For Episode 061 Peter joins us to share his personal story of becoming known and his life's mission to make the children in his home also known. Peter is actively stepping into the trenches with children who desperately need stability, love, and a plac...
Making Them Known: A Foster Dad's Story with Peter Mutabazi
September 06, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe Main Thing: If you look up "super dad" in the dictionary, you'll see Peter Mutabazi's name as part of the definition. We can assure you you've never heard a story like his (at least we hadn't!) and that he is one you'll never forget. For Episode 061 Peter joins us to share his personal story of becoming known and his life's mission to make the children in his home also known. Peter is actively stepping into the trenches with children who desperately need stability, love, and a plac...