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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 58 MIN

Adoption: The Long Road to a Joyful Family with Bonnie Butler

from The Motherhood Experience · host Val Kleppen

In this episode, Bonnie Butler shares her honest tale of adoption: the emotional highs, the unexpected challenges, and the long road toward becoming a truly connected family.What began as a comfortable journey into motherhood became something deeper. It was a refining process that stretched limits of patience and dentity. Bonnie opens up about the hard seasons that tested her, and how choosing to stay, regulate her emotions, and grow through the struggle ultimately led to a home filled with laughter, genuine connection, and joy.Now a life coach, Bonnie helps other mothers navigate the emotional weight of adoption and family transition with greater awareness, steadiness, and grace.About Our Guest: Bonnie ButlerBonnie Johnston Butler is a certified life coach, speaker, and teacher specializing in thought management and emotional resilience. Drawing from her experience as a mother of 10, four biological, six adopted, and former foster parent to 17 children, she founded Bonnie Butler Coaching to help parents and professionals transform overwhelm into clarity. Through practical strategies for emotional regulation and self-leadership, she empowers clients to overcome self-sabotage, navigate complex dynamics, and create purpose-driven lives. Bonnie brings deep expertise in mindset shifts and personal transformation to every client interaction.Connect With Bonnie: Bonnie's Website: https://bonniebutlercoaching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075873774099Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonniebutlercoaching/⭐️ If You Loved This EpisodeShare it with a friend, leave a review, or send it to a mom who might need encouragement today.____________________Want to be a guest on The Motherhood Experience? Send Val Kleppen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1758742098661627c9cc46f40

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