EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 32 MIN
From Empty Arms to Open Hearts: A Journey of Loss, Love, and Legacy
from The Listening Well · host Shania
In this deeply moving episode, our guest — a survivor, author, and co-founder of the nonprofit Anchorpoint — shares her extraordinary journey from heartbreak to healing. After battling infertility and carrying quadruplets, she faced unimaginable loss when all four of her babies passed away. Through profound grief, she discovered her life’s greater purpose: pouring love into the lives of others through foster parenting and adoption.Today, she is the proud mother of nine adopted children and grandmother to fifteen — living proof that family is built by love, not circumstance. She opens up about the long road from loss to fulfillment, the mission behind Anchorpoint, and practical, heartfelt advice for families considering fostering or adopting. This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of compassion, and the beauty of giving back to others even after life’s greatest heartbreaks.🔗 Connect with GuestWebsite: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/ Free Guide can be found here!Non-Profit: https://anchorpoint.us/ Books:Jack Hayford- I'll hold you in heavenJoin us on the pod by emailing [email protected] OR by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/fDTXcNSDXYLJ4Xz18 Check our our list of books recommended on the pod: https://linktr.ee/shaniak
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In this deeply moving episode, our guest — a survivor, author, and co-founder of the nonprofit Anchorpoint — shares her extraordinary journey from heartbreak to healing. After battling infertility and carrying quadruplets, she faced unimaginable loss when all four of her babies passed away. Through profound grief, she discovered her life’s greater purpose: pouring love into the lives of others through foster parenting and adoption.Today, she is the proud mother of nine adopted children and grandmother to fifteen — living proof that family is built by love, not circumstance. She opens up about the long road from loss to fulfillment, the mission behind Anchorpoint, and practical, heartfelt advice for families considering fostering or adopting. This episode is a testament to resilience, the power of compassion, and the beauty of giving back to others even after life’s greatest heartbreaks.🔗 Connect with GuestWebsite: https://thedebbiesimmons.com/ Free Guide can be found here!Non-Profit: https://anchorpoint.us/ Books:Jack Hayford- I'll hold you in heavenJoin us on the pod by emailing [email protected] OR by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/fDTXcNSDXYLJ4Xz18 Check our our list of books recommended on the pod: https://linktr.ee/shaniak
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