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Adoption Hacks

175 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratings

There are no shortcuts in adoption but there IS help! The Adoption Hacks Podcast celebrates and educates potential and current adoptive and foster families by sharing stories from the triad.

Join Co-hosts and Adoptive Moms, Kandace Lecocq and Callie Troyer as they interview professionals and moms and dads who have been there. If you're looking for support and encouragement in your adoptive and foster journey, this podcast is for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

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Episodes

78. Q&A with Kandace and Callie

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Kandace and Callie answer listener questions in this season 4 FINALE!  We talk attachment, 2nd adoptions, how covid is impacting the adoption world, talking with siblings about adoption details and much more! Thank you to all of our listeners this season, we so appreciate the support and community!  Find Us: instagram.com/adoptionhacks facebook.com/adoptionhacks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

77. Post Adoption Guilt and Anxiety with Cara Peper

June 29, 2021 19:34 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

This is such an important topic! Todays guest is Cara Peper. It was so wonderful to get to chat with Cara, she’s an adoptive mom of 2 little ones. as you’ll hear she’s so honest and vulnerable about her story. Something that I know I didn’t anticipate after placement was post placement guilt and anxiety. We’ve talked this show before about post placement depression but this is a little different. And we’re going to get into what it is, and if its something you are experiencing I hope this he...

76. Gift of Adoption Grant with Sharon Komlofske

June 23, 2021 19:58 - 30 minutes - 26.2 MB

On todays show we are talking with Sharon from Gift of Adoption. Gift of Adoption (GOA) is a national charity that provides grants to complete the adoptions of vulnerable children – giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive. Founded in 1996, GOA is celebrating 25 years, $11.5 million in adoption funding and 3,900 children home for good (as of June 2021). If you are new to this adoption world there are usually so many questions surrounding fundraising and adoption grants, so w...

75. Both Hands with JT Olsen

June 10, 2021 14:22 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MB

Today on the show, Kandace interviews JT Olsen, founder and executive director of Both Hands. Both Hands helps families fundraise for their adoption by coordinating a service project fixing up a widow's home. Their mission is to fulfill James 1:27 by serving widows, orphans and adoptive families simultaneously.  If you are fundraising fr an adoption, this is a must listen! Hear the heart behind this organization and get inspired to do your own project. And even if you are not currently fund...

74. Navigating the Unexpected with Kasi Pruitt

May 05, 2021 12:30 - 50 minutes - 41 MB

Kasi Pruitt is with us today and WOW it is so incredible to hear her adoption journey and her perspective. She is a mom of 5, soon to be 6 kids. In this episode we talk about navigating unknowns. What do we do when life looks different from what we imagined? Maybe that is medical needs or simply starting an adoption in the middle of a pandemic. Most adoptions at some point hit things we just did not expect. Kasi talks us through what that was like for her family and walks us through some thi...

73. Adoption Profile Book Advice with Kindred + Co.

April 07, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.3 MB

On this episode we have some very practical and helpful advice about profile books from the amazing Kindred + Co. Team! Profile books are used by domestic infant adoptive parents and it can be overwhelming to know how to create one of these books and what you should and shouldn’t include. So Hannah Eloge and Jessie Mattos are here to walk us through it all! Kindred + Co. creates modern, custom adoption profile books for prospective adoptive parents. Kindred + Co. was the first profile book ...

72. Now I Am Known with Peter Mutabazi

March 30, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 33.5 MB

As a child Peter Mutabazi ran away from an abusive home and was helped by the kindness of strangers. As an adult he found  himself in a position of being able to help foster children, so he began taking children into his home years ago to give back what was so freely given to him. It's his mission to give back as much as he can to the vulnerable among us. That's what drives Now I Am Known: to bring a message of hope to the hopeless, the same message Peter needed so badly to hear as a child. ...

71. Ethics in Adoption with Whitney Runyon

March 23, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week we get to talk with Whitney Runyon from The Archibald Project! Whitney and her husband are adoptive parents who are passionate about empowering others to care for orphaned and vulnerable children. In this episode we get to hear Whitney’s personal adoption story and what the Archibald Project is and how it began. Then we dive into a deep discussion of ethics in adoption. What can we do as prospective and current adoptive parents to ensure that we are promoting ethical adoptions? Wh...

70. Adoption Books with Lanaya Graham

March 16, 2021 11:29 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

Lanaya Graham is with us this week! And of course we are talking about BOOKS!  You may know Lanaya from her instagram account @adoption.books where she shares her honest, detailed book reviews- not just recommendations. She speaks out about how the complexities of adoption really need to be reflected in Children’s books, and that adoptees need appropriate representation in literature. Her reviews include children’s literature, biographies, and adoptive parenting books. Resources Mentioned in ...

69. Play Heals with Michelle Batten

March 09, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Michelle Batten is with us this week to talk about the Power of Play! Michelle is a TBRI® Educator, SSP Practitioner,  and ACPI Parenting Coach. Michelle is a a trauma responsive parenting coach who helps exhausted adoptive and foster parents explore needs behind difficult behavior, find hope again, and bring healing to their family.  In this episode we discuss the the healing power of play time with our children. What happens in our child's brain while we play and some practical games and ...

68. Loving Well with Ligia Cushman

March 02, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 43.9 MB

We talk about EVERYTHING in this episode! Whatever stage of adoption you are in, this episode has something for you. Ligia shares her personal story of loss and how it led to adoption. We also discuss what it's like to adopt as a person of color and finding community. Ligia shares where things stand with racial justice and the adoption community and what the future of trainings could look like. And she talks about personal stories of her adoption journey and how we can love our children well...

67. Attachment Help with Kandace and Callie - Part 2

December 02, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 32.4 MB

Check out Part 1 from yesterday!  Co-hosts Kandace and Callie have recorded the podcast they wish they had in the early days of adoption! The goals of attachment are to create a connection, build trust and let the child know they are safe, understood and their needs are being met. We go through many different ways to ease in connection and attachment through Eye Contact, Physical Touch, Closeness, Language, Food, Smells and Sleep.We want this episode to give you hope that attachment is a j...

11. Attachment Help with Kandace and Callie - Part 2

December 02, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 32.4 MB

Check out Part 1 from yesterday!  Co-hosts Kandace and Callie have recorded the podcast they wish they had in the early days of adoption! The goals of attachment are to create a connection, build trust and let the child know they are safe, understood and their needs are being met. We go through many different ways to ease in connection and attachment through Eye Contact, Physical Touch, Closeness, Language, Food, Smells and Sleep.We want this episode to give you hope that attachment is a j...

66. Attachment Help with Kandace and Callie - Part 1

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.8 MB

Co-hosts Kandace and Callie have recorded the podcast they wish they had in the early days of adoption! The goals of attachment are to create a connection, build trust and let the child know they are safe, understood and their needs are being met. We go through many different ways to ease in connection and attachment through Eye Contact, Physical Touch, Closeness, Language, Food, Smells and Sleep.We want this episode to give you hope that attachment is a journey with ebbs and flows and prov...

10. Attachment Help with Kandace and Callie - Part 1

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 28.8 MB

Co-hosts Kandace and Callie have recorded the podcast they wish they had in the early days of adoption! The goals of attachment are to create a connection, build trust and let the child know they are safe, understood and their needs are being met. We go through many different ways to ease in connection and attachment through Eye Contact, Physical Touch, Closeness, Language, Food, Smells and Sleep.We want this episode to give you hope that attachment is a journey with ebbs and flows and prov...

9. Advocating for Both Family Preservation and Adoption with Allie Haaz of Bethel China

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 20.9 MB

Allie Haaz from Bethel China is with us today! Bethel China cares for children across China who are blind or have significant visual impairment. They provide preschool services and adoption advocacy for children who have been orphaned and therapy for families with visually impaired children so these families can receive education and support. Bethel is a great example of how we can advocate for family preservation and adoption at the same time. In this episode we discuss how Bethel is doing...

65. Advocating for Both Family Preservation and Adoption with Allie Haaz of Bethel China

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 20.9 MB

Allie Haaz from Bethel China is with us today! Bethel China cares for children across China who are blind or have significant visual impairment. They provide preschool services and adoption advocacy for children who have been orphaned and therapy for families with visually impaired children so these families can receive education and support. Bethel is a great example of how we can advocate for family preservation and adoption at the same time. In this episode we discuss how Bethel is doing...

8. The Connected Parent with Lisa Qualls

November 10, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Mom of 12 through birth and adoption, Lisa Qualls, and late child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis provide practical advice and powerful tools to encourage secure attachment for adoptive and foster families in The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment. The final written work of bestselling author Dr. Purvis, The Connected Parent includes insights from her decades of renowned clinical research devoted help children coming from hard places. Qualls, co-host ...

64. The Connected Parent with Lisa Qualls

November 10, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Mom of 12 through birth and adoption, Lisa Qualls, and late child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis provide practical advice and powerful tools to encourage secure attachment for adoptive and foster families in The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment. The final written work of bestselling author Dr. Purvis, The Connected Parent includes insights from her decades of renowned clinical research devoted help children coming from hard places. Qualls, co-host ...

7. Foster Care: Birth Family Relationships with Bennett and Brittany Reynolds

November 05, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode Callie interviews Foster/Adoptive Parents - Bennett and Brittany. They share their heart for foster children and their beautiful family story. We discuss how their view of parenthood has shifted, overcoming fears and navigating and valuing birth family relationships. This episode is Sponsored by The Mustard Seed Marketplace: The Mustard Seed Marketplace believes your purchases make a powerful impact! Whether it's providing jobs for overcomers of sex-trafficking, or supporti...

63. Foster Care: Birth Family Relationships with Bennett and Brittany Reynolds

November 05, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode Callie interviews Foster/Adoptive Parents - Bennett and Brittany. They share their heart for foster children and their beautiful family story. We discuss how their view of parenthood has shifted, overcoming fears and navigating and valuing birth family relationships. This episode is Sponsored by The Mustard Seed Marketplace: The Mustard Seed Marketplace believes your purchases make a powerful impact! Whether it's providing jobs for overcomers of sex-trafficking, or supporti...

6. Transracial Adoption

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 44.7 MB

Torie Dimartile is a doctoral student in Sociocultural Anthropology at Indiana University studying the impact of systemic racism on domestic transracial adoption and an advocate for racial justice in the Christian church. She herself is a transracial adoptee on a lifelong journey towards a healthy racial identity. In this episode we talk about the history of transracial adoptions and systematic racism in the US adoption industry. We also discuss how adoptive parents can prepare for their tr...

62. Transracial Adoption

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 44.7 MB

Torie Dimartile is a doctoral student in Sociocultural Anthropology at Indiana University studying the impact of systemic racism on domestic transracial adoption and an advocate for racial justice in the Christian church. She herself is a transracial adoptee on a lifelong journey towards a healthy racial identity. In this episode we talk about the history of transracial adoptions and systematic racism in the US adoption industry. We also discuss how adoptive parents can prepare for their tr...

5. Honey Clothing Company with Elizabeth McGlathery

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode Callie interviews Elizabeth McGlathery about her company Honey Clothing Company.  Elizabeth and her husband adopted a child from South Korea and during that time realized the need for single mother support in the country. Honey creates retro, stylish clothing and accessories and gives a portion of their proceeds to support Korean single mothers. In this episode you'll hear Elizabeth's adoption story, how Honey was created and advise for those wanting to start a small business...

61. Honey Clothing Company with Elizabeth McGlathery

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode Callie interviews Elizabeth McGlathery about her company Honey Clothing Company.  Elizabeth and her husband adopted a child from South Korea and during that time realized the need for single mother support in the country. Honey creates retro, stylish clothing and accessories and gives a portion of their proceeds to support Korean single mothers. In this episode you'll hear Elizabeth's adoption story, how Honey was created and advise for those wanting to start a small business...

60. Parenting Challenging Behaviors with Sonia Martin

October 13, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

On the show this week we have - Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® PRACTITIONER from Lifeline Children Services. Sonia serves as Lifeline's Director in the Central Alabama area. She engages the central Alabama church community in implementing Families Count, birth mother support and services, and speaking to parents, professionals, Judges, DHR attorneys, & GAL’s at various conferences in the southeast on topics such as parenting kids from hard places and how to measure bonding and attachment in...

4. Parenting Challenging Behaviors with Sonia Martin

October 13, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

On the show this week we have - Sonia Martin, LICSW, PIP, TBRI® PRACTITIONER from Lifeline Children Services. Sonia serves as Lifeline's Director in the Central Alabama area. She engages the central Alabama church community in implementing Families Count, birth mother support and services, and speaking to parents, professionals, Judges, DHR attorneys, & GAL’s at various conferences in the southeast on topics such as parenting kids from hard places and how to measure bonding and attachment in...

59. Through Adopted Eyes with Elena Hall

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode, Callie interviews Elena S. Hall, a Russian adoptee with a passion for adoption advocacy. Elena’s goal is to aid those in the adoption triad to promote healing and growth within the adoption community and empower readers to share their own stories. Elena is the author of 2 books which we discuss in this episode: Through Adopted Eyes which explores the world of adoption from the viewpoint of adoptees. Elena shares her own story and thoughts on the subject of adoption in addit...

3. Through Adopted Eyes with Elena Hall

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

In this episode, Callie interviews Elena S. Hall, a Russian adoptee with a passion for adoption advocacy. Elena’s goal is to aid those in the adoption triad to promote healing and growth within the adoption community and empower readers to share their own stories. Elena is the author of 2 books which we discuss in this episode: Through Adopted Eyes which explores the world of adoption from the viewpoint of adoptees. Elena shares her own story and thoughts on the subject of adoption in addit...

58. Fostering Success with Steven Benedict

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Steven Benedict is a Professional Track Athlete & Olympic Qualifier, Keynote Speaker, the founder of the Fostering Success Project, and Published Health Personality.  In this episode Steven tells his story of growing up in the foster system, how that led to his running career and how he is now using his platform to come alongside foster children.  His ongoing determination to his sport and companies runs parallel with his dedication to sharing a story that will inspire and highlight an oftent...

2. Fostering Success with Steven Benedict

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 44 MB

Steven Benedict is a Professional Track Athlete & Olympic Qualifier, Keynote Speaker, the founder of the Fostering Success Project, and Published Health Personality.  In this episode Steven tells his story of growing up in the foster system, how that led to his running career and how he is now using his platform to come alongside foster children.  His ongoing determination to his sport and companies runs parallel with his dedication to sharing a story that will inspire and highlight an oftent...

1. TBRI in the Home with Brian Troyer

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of Adoption Hacks! This season the show will be hosted by both Kandace Lecocq and Callie Troyer! We will be taking turns interviewing guests and coming together to discuss topics.  This season 4 debut episode features Callie's husband Brian who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and TBRI practitioner and an adoptive dad. He is with us today to discuss practical ways to incorporate TBRI in your home. Trust Based Relational Intervention is an incredible tool espec...

57. TBRI in the Home with Brian Troyer

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Welcome to Season 4 of Adoption Hacks! This season the show will be hosted by both Kandace Lecocq and Callie Troyer! We will be taking turns interviewing guests and coming together to discuss topics.  This season 4 debut episode features Callie's husband Brian who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and TBRI practitioner and an adoptive dad. He is with us today to discuss practical ways to incorporate TBRI in your home. Trust Based Relational Intervention is an incredible tool espec...

56. Season 4 Trailer

September 01, 2020 08:00 - 55 seconds - 878 KB

EXCITING NEWS! Callie Troyer is joining Kandace Lecocq as Co-Host for Season 4! We are coming together to highlight voices in our community and meet you where you are in your adoptive/foster journey! Season 4 Debuts September 22nd!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adoptionhacks/support

Season 4 Trailer

September 01, 2020 08:00 - 55 seconds - 878 KB

EXCITING NEWS! Callie Troyer is joining Kandace Lecocq as Co-Host for Season 4! We are coming together to highlight voices in our community and meet you where you are in your adoptive/foster journey! Season 4 Debuts September 22nd!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adoptionhacks/support

55. Q&A with Anthony Lecocq

July 30, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Kandace and her husband Anthony answer listener questions this week! We discuss what we wish we would've known before adopting, can you begin the adoption journey still having a lot of questions or fears? How to talk with friends or family who are unsupportive, what cocooning was like for us, a message for adoptive dads and more!  That's a wrap on season 3! Thank you for your support/listens/messages/reviews! You make this podcast so fun to create! Follow Us on IG/FB @AdoptionHacks Email Us: ...

Q&A

July 30, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Kandace and her husband Anthony answer listener questions this week! We discuss what we wish we would've known before adopting, can you begin the adoption journey still having a lot of questions or fears? How to talk with friends or family who are unsupportive, what cocooning was like for us, a message for adoptive dads and more!  That's a wrap on season 3! Thank you for your support/listens/messages/reviews! You make this podcast so fun to create! Follow Us on IG/FB @AdoptionHacks Email...

Q&A with Anthony Lecocq

July 30, 2020 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Kandace and her husband Anthony answer listener questions this week! We discuss what we wish we would've known before adopting, can you begin the adoption journey still having a lot of questions or fears? How to talk with friends or family who are unsupportive, what cocooning was like for us, a message for adoptive dads and more!  That's a wrap on season 3! Thank you for your support/listens/messages/reviews! You make this podcast so fun to create! Follow Us on IG/FB @AdoptionHacks Email Us: ...

Racial Injustice in Adoption with Sharday Dufresne

July 23, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Sharday Dufresne is on the show this week to discuss racial issues inside of adoption. We discuss the history or racial injustices in adoption and agency practices, Saviorism, white privilege and adoptive parent privilege. We urge you to lean in and sit with these difficult topics... these conversations are crucial to our community. Sharday is a transracial adoptee who is inviting that voice within to rise up storyteller. She continues to champion and advocate for those in this triad communit...

Racial Injustice in Adoption

July 23, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Sharday Dufresne is on the show this week to discuss racial issues inside of adoption. We discuss the history or racial injustices in adoption and agency practices, Saviorism, white privilege and adoptive parent privilege. We urge you to lean in and sit with these difficult topics... these conversations are crucial to our community. Sharday is a transracial adoptee who is inviting that voice within to rise up storyteller. She continues to champion and advocate for those in this triad communit...

54. Racial Injustice in Adoption with Sharday Dufresne

July 23, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Sharday Dufresne is on the show this week to discuss racial issues inside of adoption. We discuss the history or racial injustices in adoption and agency practices, Saviorism, white privilege and adoptive parent privilege. We urge you to lean in and sit with these difficult topics... these conversations are crucial to our community. Sharday is a transracial adoptee who is inviting that voice within to rise up storyteller. She continues to champion and advocate for those in this triad communit...

Adoptive Parents Role in the Adoptive Community w/ Ashley Mitchell (BigToughGirl)

July 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

Ashley Mitchell, owner of Big Tough Girl and Founder + Executive Director of Lifetime Healing Foundation, set out to seek increased care, understanding, and resources for birth mothers.  For over a decade, Ashley has been one of the most consistent and sought after birth mother voices in the nation.  Entering in to the adoptive community can be overwhelming to new adoptive parents so on this episode Ashley and Kandace discuss how AP's can find your footing and role in these conversations. Ash...

Adoptive Parents Role in the Adoptive Community with Ashley Mitchell (BigToughGirl)

July 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

Ashley Mitchell, owner of Big Tough Girl and Founder + Executive Director of Lifetime Healing Foundation, set out to seek increased care, understanding, and resources for birth mothers.  For over a decade, Ashley has been one of the most consistent and sought after birth mother voices in the nation.  Entering in to the adoptive community can be overwhelming to new adoptive parents so on this episode Ashley and Kandace discuss how AP's can find your footing and role in these conversations. Ash...

53. Adoptive Parents Role in the Adoptive Community with Ashley Mitchell (BigToughGirl)

July 16, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

Ashley Mitchell, owner of Big Tough Girl and Founder + Executive Director of Lifetime Healing Foundation, set out to seek increased care, understanding, and resources for birth mothers.  For over a decade, Ashley has been one of the most consistent and sought after birth mother voices in the nation.  Entering in to the adoptive community can be overwhelming to new adoptive parents so on this episode Ashley and Kandace discuss how AP's can find your footing and role in these conversations. Ash...

Navigating Unknowns

July 08, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Callie Troyer is on the show this week to talk to us about navigating unknowns and possible developmental delays when reviewing a referral and bringing a child home. She shares her adoption story and the importance of surrounding yourself with adoption minded health professionals especially during the attachment season. Callie is an incredibly thoughtful and conscientious adoptive parent and advocate and it is refreshing to hear her perspective on many adoptive issues. You'll want to listen ...

Navigating Unknowns with Callie Troyer

July 08, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Callie Troyer is on the show this week to talk to us about navigating unknowns and possible developmental delays when reviewing a referral and bringing a child home. She shares her adoption story and the importance of surrounding yourself with adoption minded health professionals especially during the attachment season. Callie is an incredibly thoughtful and conscientious adoptive parent and advocate and it is refreshing to hear her perspective on many adoptive issues. You'll want to listen ...

52. Navigating Unknowns with Callie Troyer

July 08, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Callie Troyer is on the show this week to talk to us about navigating unknowns and possible developmental delays when reviewing a referral and bringing a child home. She shares her adoption story and the importance of surrounding yourself with adoption minded health professionals especially during the attachment season. Callie is an incredibly thoughtful and conscientious adoptive parent and advocate and it is refreshing to hear her perspective on many adoptive issues. You'll want to listen ...

Post Adoption Depression with Breaunna Stone

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Adoptive Mom Breaunna Stone is on the show this week to walk us through her experience with Post Adoption Depression. While it is becoming more common to hear about or have trainings regarding Post Adoption Depression, there is a huge need for more education and support. Breaunna had never heard of Post Adoption Depression before she adopted her baby, but a lapse in mental health led her to research and counseling to understand more about it. Breaunna tells her experience and offers incredib...

51. Post Adoption Depression with Breaunna Stone

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Adoptive Mom Breaunna Stone is on the show this week to walk us through her experience with Post Adoption Depression. While it is becoming more common to hear about or have trainings regarding Post Adoption Depression, there is a huge need for more education and support. Breaunna had never heard of Post Adoption Depression before she adopted her baby, but a lapse in mental health led her to research and counseling to understand more about it. Breaunna tells her experience and offers incredib...

Post Adoption Depression

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Adoptive Mom Breaunna Stone is on the show this week to walk us through her experience with Post Adoption Depression. While it is becoming more common to hear about or have trainings regarding Post Adoption Depression, there is a huge need for more education and support. Breaunna had never heard of Post Adoption Depression before she adopted her baby, but a lapse in mental health led her to research and counseling to understand more about it. Breaunna tells her experience and offers incredib...