EPISODE · Mar 19, 2024 · 57 MIN
Motherhood by Fire: Adoption, Attachment, and Unforeseen Journeys w/ Staci Berkovitz
from Speak, Mother | Motherhood Burnout Recovery & Identity Reclamation · host Shannon Warner
Send Shannon A NoteComing soon: Healthy Table Talk with my friend & dietician, Hannah Koschak.Schedule a Coffee Chat with me!This week, our guest is Staci Berkovitz. In this episode, we're diving deep into Staci's incredible journey through adoption and the profound challenges and triumphs she faced as a mother. From the initial decision to adopt to navigating the complexities of attachment and trauma, Staci shares candidly about the rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected turns. We explore the impact of the lack of attachment on brain development and how it manifested during her children's teenage years, leading to valuable insights for anyone considering opening their home to older children. Staci's narrative takes us through heart-wrenching moments of letting go, unexpected reunions, and ultimately finding solace in the belief that life, despite its twists and turns, unfolds exactly as it should.You Can Find Staci Here:On Instagram @livingontheexhale & @yeariturned50On Her Podcast: Living on the ExhaleHer website: Ontheexhale.comReferenced in this Episode:My Free Maternity Leave Planning GuideMy Episode w/ Staci on her Podcast, Living on the ExhaleHaving a Mom Moment Podcast Episode w/ Our Friend Sasha BrahamUntil we meet again, come hang out w/ me on the socials:InstagramFacebookIf you like what you’re hearing, it would mean so much if you would take a moment to follow the podcast and leave a 5-star review. Speak, Mother is hosted by Shannon Warner, founder of Resonant Collective offering podcast launch, maintenance, and strategy services for truth-telling women.Follow @ResonantCollective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/resonantcollective/Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcastwithshannon/
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Send Shannon A Note Coming soon: Healthy Table Talk with my friend & dietician, Hannah Koschak. Schedule a Coffee Chat with me! This week, our guest is Staci Berkovitz. In this episode, we're diving deep into Staci's incredible journey through adoption and the profound challenges and triumphs she faced as a mother. From the initial decision to adopt to navigating the complexities of attachment and trauma, Staci shares candidly about the rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected turn...
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