We 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.
The Importance of Lifelong Post Adoption Support with Kellee Walker
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Navigating Neurodivergence in Parenting with Jessica Whipple
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A Look Back on Show Hope with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards
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A Look Back on Love and Loss in Foster Care with Jamie Finn
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Attachment Based Sleep with Vanessa De Carvalho
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Growing Faith and Community through Embryo Adoption with Alexis Inderbitzin
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Navigating the Day to Day with Mama Systems with Laura Hernandez
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Looking Back: In the Trenches of Trauma with Rosie Mann
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Community Matters: LIVE Panel Recording and 2 Adoptive Mamas' 100th Episode!
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Learning About Adoption: Conversation Starters through Children's Literature with Allison Olson
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Navigating Transitions and Travel with Debbie Raymond
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Strong Families Focus on Values and Community with Mell Hashey
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Scaffolding and Kid's Baffling Behaviors with Robyn Gobbel
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Preventing Shame in Parenting with Raquel McCloud
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The Tale of Mallory Mouse: Foster Care to Adoption with Laura Khoury
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Understanding Attachment in Any Season of Parenting with Dr. Lark Eshleman
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Life Lessons from Skateboarding and Foster Care with Mike Shapiro
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Sowing in Tears: God's Faithfulness in Community with Leeann Hale
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Meeting the Needs of Vulnerable Children and Women in our Community with Herbie Newell
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Welcome to Season 5 with Liz and Sarah
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Season Four Finale with Liz and Sarah
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Supporting Parents of Children with Autism with Andrea Pollack
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An Adoption Story: God's Purposeful Timing with Sarah Nichols
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Considering Bio Siblings in Adoption with Daniela Coats
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Dadcast: Navigating the Unexpected of Adoptive Fatherhood with Chris Telesco
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Showing Up for Kids from Hard Places with Sharon Denny
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Traveling to Bring Your Child Home with Liz and Sarah
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Finding Hope in Disruption with Kelsey Knodel
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Dadcast: Perseverance in Foster Care with Nate Smith
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Finding Their Voice with Abby Keiser
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Parenting Your Teen with Abby Keiser
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Tackling the Tough Stuff with Birth Mom Ashley Mitchell
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Care, Ethics and an Adoption Story with Heidi Glick
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Why Policy and Advocacy Matter with Chelsea Sobolik
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Reunification and Openness in Foster Care with Melinda and Lindy
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Introducing the Dad-cast of 2 Adoptive Mamas
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Defining the Boundaries of Kinship Care with Raquel McCloud
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The Story of Adoption through Children's Literature with Allison Olson
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Blocked Care with The Adoption Connection
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The Mama Stories Revisited with Liz and Sarah
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Season Three Finale with Liz and Sarah
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A Look at Interoception with Kelly Mahler
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Adopting Internationally During COVID: A Mom's Story with Brigitta Canfield
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Thinking Innovatively about Adoption Matches with Erin Quick
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Fundraising and Grant Writing with Dan
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Navigating Blocked Care in Foster Care with Greer Cooper
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Managing the Mental Load of Adoption with Kelly Raudenbush
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Making Them Known: A Foster Dad's Story with Peter Mutabazi
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Responding in Faith to Multiple Adoptions with Melissa Telesco
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Openness in Pre-placement for Domestic Adoptions with Liz and Sarah
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Maximizing the Process with an Adoption Consultant with MacKenzie Mygatt
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Hosting International Orphans and Adoption with Tracy Scoggins
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Knowing God Through My Adoption Journey with Daniel Kreider
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Parenting Adult Adoptees with Deb Kreider
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Down Syndrome: Thoughts from a Mom with Taylor Johnson
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Supporting Down Syndrome Adoptions with Stephanie Thompson
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Serving with Both Hands with JT Olson
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Navigating Open Adoption: More Than the Titles with Eleanor and Marlene
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Love and Loss in Foster Care with Jamie Finn
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Adoptee Mental Health and Wellbeing with Taylor Whittington
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Why the Gospel Matters in Adoption with Lauren McAfee
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Season Two Finale with Liz and Sarah
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Caring for Orphans Globally with Megan Boudreaux
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A Moment of Reflection with Liz and Sarah
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Talking About Adoption with Your Kids with Whitney Bunker
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The Theological Roots of Adoption with Luke Le Duc
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Noteworthy Message from a Mama with Sosha Garlow
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Home Study 101 with Liz and Sarah
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This or That and Much More with Kanisha Tillman
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A Story of Care with Erin Staudenbaur
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Understanding Sensory Needs and OT with Crista Bush
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Discovering More of Me with Mary Herbert
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The Trials, Triad, and Truth in Adoption with Trisha Priebe
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Christmas Break Special Greeting
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We've heard it said that the week between Christmas and New Year's doesn't count. It's a "sink into your couch" kind of week to unwind, continue festivities and game plan for that New Year purge of the clutter (physical and otherwise) that has infiltrated our homes over the past month.
Holidays with the Husbands
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Fact or Fiction? with Stacey Gagnon
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Prioritizing Post Permanency Support with Sheryl Bernot
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A Closer Look: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Cindy LaJoy
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A Thanksgiving Greeting!
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When we count our blessings here at Two Adoptive Mamas, we count our listeners TWICE!
Advocating for Family with Chelsea Sobolik
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Keeping Our Cool with School with Kara Derstein
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Blazing New Trails with Natalie Vecchione and Cindy LaJoy
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Foster Care: Expect the Unexpected with Melinda Smith
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The Best Friend I Didn't Know I Had with Kelly and Rebecca
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BONUS Mama Minisode - This is Hard Work with Liz and Sarah
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Getting Back to Work with Matt Quade from Baylor University
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Hope at Home with Mary Beth Chapman and Emily Chapman Richards
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Our First Finale! with Liz and Sarah
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Transracial Hair Care Unraveled with Kanisha Tillman
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Meeting Needs When Living with Loss with Erin Bouchard
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Saying the Hard Stuff Out Loud with Alex Fittin
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Don't Forget to Remember, A Mama Mini-sode
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Building a Community of Care with Betsy Graham
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Parenting Both with Shannon Vining
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Connection Through Community with Laura Kline
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Security and Early Attachment with Madeleine Blancher
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The Main Thing: This week for Episode 016 we’re joined by Dr. Madeleine Blancher, an accomplished pediatrician and trained child mental-health advocate. Trauma-informed care is a conversation we’ve revisited several times on the podcast and we're excited for this deep dive! Dr. Blancher introduces us to CARES and the Circle of Security platforms for trauma-informed, relationship-based care. Her years of experience and heart for children and families overflowed during our time together!
Three "S's" of Trauma with Rosie Mann
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The Main Thing: Rosie Mann from Forged in Fire is back with 2 Adoptive Mamas for Episode 015. Her insight and advice from Episode 003 was practical and helpful and so she's joined us to take a deeper dive into trauma-informed care. We're covering the three S's of trauma in today's episode - safety, sleep, and school.
"Mini-sode" - The Mamas Read
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The Main Thing: It's time for Episode 014, a mini-sode, with just the mamas! We're talking about some of our favorite kid-friendly reads about adoption. We have some recommendations, but also hope you'll be inspired to share yours!
Asking for Help with Kandace Lecocq from Adoption Hacks
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The Main Thing: It's time for Episode 013 and learning about how to ask for help. Join Liz as she talks with Kandace Lecocq from the Adoption Hacks podcast about why we struggle to ask, how to ask for real help, and some of the best ways to come alongside each other when the waters get choppy.
Counting the Cost with Rich Metcalfe and Trisha Priebe
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The Main Thing: We're "Counting the Cost" of adoption in Episode 012 and hope you'll join our conversation with Rich Metcalfe and Trisha Priebe from Lifesong for Orphans. Their passion for supporting adoptive families emotionally, financially, and spiritually is unmatched. We were so encouraged, inspired, and challenged by our time together and know you will be too!
