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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 52 MIN

Adoption: A unique and heartwarming journey into parenthood

from Roots and Resilience · host Dr Tejal Doshi and Dr Nehal Doshi

**** TRIGGER WARNING ****This conversation includes discussion of infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption. If those topics feel tender for you right now, please take care of yourself—whether that means listening later, skipping this episode, or stepping away at any point.Alina is a marketing agency founder, entrepreneur and more recently a mother (IG: @alinaislam). With Pakistani roots, Alina has been shaped by a life lived across the Gulf and Canada. Now based in Dubai, she lives with her husband of 10 years and their beautiful 10-month-old daughter. In this episode, Alina opens up about the life-changing decision to adopt a baby from Pakistan. We explore the emotional thought process behind adoption, the practical realities and considerations, the difficult and honest conversations involved, and the profound personal and family impact of choosing a different path to parenthood. A truly heart-warming conversation which we feel honoured that Alina trusted us to share. Tune in for a deeply personal and thought provoking episode! 

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