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EPISODE · Nov 7, 2025 · 1H 4M

World Adoption Day Special

from Unscripted: A Nolapapa Podcast · host Erik Alexander

Send us Fan MailIf anyone out there has ever wondered about how adoption works, this Papa is an open book. All 3 of our babies came into our lives through the beautiful gift of adoption. 1 year and 5 days before our first was born, so started World Adoption Day. Every year on November 9th, World Adoption Day encourages adoptees to share their stories. It’s also a day for adoptive parents to connect with others and reflect upon their adoption journey.#WorldAdoptionDayFor couples experiencing the pain of infertility, adoption can be a wonderful way to become parents. However, there are many other kinds of people who adopt children each year. Maybe they simply want to provide a home for a child in need. Or maybe a woman has a medical condition that would make it dangerous to carry a baby. Others adopt because they are single, but still wish to have children.Today, on this extra special episode, we welcome 2 local women with incredibly inspiring adoption stories. 2 completely different yet immensely powerful.   I met Kristine Breithaupt on the political trail earlier this year when THE MAN- Oliver Thomas met me for an exclusive interview. Little did I know, before we started filming, I got to meet Kristine, owner of Last Word Strategies. I had no idea she had such a heartwarming testimonial for adoption. You never, ever know the words written inside of someone's heart until they are strong enough to release them through their vulnerabilities- and in doing so, allowing others to grow; through empathy, through support, and through the caring hearts of others. All of that ignites the fire within others to hopefully, possibly explore their own option of adoption._______________________________________________________________Then Later, We welcome back one of the most important players in creating our own family! Lisa Pecquet Harell was our adoption attorney for all 3 of our babies. In fact, our entire team stayed the same throughout all 3 of our kid's births. Lisa is a hometown firecracker that not only comes to bat for her clients, but she too has such a strong and trailblazing story of her own. Being adopted back in the 70's, there was no open adoption. Yet, Lisa's parents were truthful with her from the very beginning. They just allowed Lisa to navigate her own way creating the subject by introducing story books. Ironically, just like Douglas and I! So inspiring. And if any of yall need contacts reach out to me at: [email protected] World Adoption Day is this Sunday November 9!  Support the showThank you to our family of amazing sponsors of UNSCRIPTED: The NolaPapa Podcast                                                 Ochsner Children’s HospitalWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarketsWww.ochsner.orgSTATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri                www.ridewithla.comAudubon Nature Institute                                                                                                   www.aduboninstutue.org Cafe Du Monde                                                                            www.shop.cafedumonde.com                                                                         Sandpiper Vacations                                                                www.sandpipervacations.comNew Orleans Ice Cream Company                                 www.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Realtor Pamela Breaux                                                                Email to:[email protected] Orleans Tea Co.                                                 www.neworleansteacompany.comBottom of the Cup Tea Room                                                www.bottomofthecup.comAnd thank you to our AFTER DARK! SponsorsMockly: Alcohol Free Spritzers              ...

Send us Fan Mail If anyone out there has ever wondered about how adoption works, this Papa is an open book. All 3 of our babies came into our lives through the beautiful gift of adoption. 1 year and 5 days before our first was born, so started World Adoption Day. Every year on November 9th, World Adoption Day encourages adoptees to share their stories. It’s also a day for adoptive parents to connect with others and reflect upon their adoption journey. #WorldAdoptionDay For couples expe...

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