Unpacking Adoption Without Apology | Ep. 44 | The Dare to Declare Podcast ft. Francine Apy

In this heartfelt episode, Debbi welcomes adoption coach, speaker, and author Francine Apy to share her powerful mission of bringing adoption into the mainstream conversation, with honesty, hope, and heart. As a mom to three adopted sons and aunt to five adopted nieces, Francine speaks from experience, blending her personal journey with over 25 years in leadership and coaching.Together, Debbi and Francine explore the importance of language, the power of sharing our stories, and how adoption can be a lens, but not the whole picture. Francine opens up about what inspired her children’s book Brianna’s Brave Day at School, her mother’s powerful story of survival and resilience, and how faith, family, and storytelling are at the heart of her work.Whether you're an adoptee, adoptive parent, or simply curious about how to talk about adoption with more care and confidence, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and real-life perspective. Francine reminds us that love is powerful, but sometimes love needs a team.🎥⁠ ⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠👉Learn More About Francine Here💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠FacebookLinkedIn