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Let's Talk Adoption
by Let's Talk Adoption
Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion.Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested in learning more, we share real stories and expert insights to help you better understand the impact adoption has on individuals and families. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of adoption with openness and understanding.
Episodes
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Nosy Questions People Ask About Adoption
“How much did your baby cost?” “Did her birth mother use drugs?” “Do you love her as much as you would your own child?” Yes, adoptive families really do get asked questions like these! People are naturally curious about adoption, and most aren’t trying to be rude or insensitive. But sometimes...
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Who Names the Baby in an Adoption? | Quick Question
Who gets to name the baby when there’s an adoption plan? Does the expectant mother choose the name? Do the adoptive parents? And what happens to the baby’s name after the adoption is finalized?In this quick bonus episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather answer a surprisingly common…
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You Asked! 5 More Adoption Questions Answered
We’ve covered a lot of ground in our recent episodes, from what happens at the hospital and preparing to travel to health insurance, ICPC, home studies, and employer adoption benefits. And sometimes, answering one question just leads to another! So today, we’re doing another listener Q&A and...
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Who Pays for What? Understanding Medical Bills in Adoption
In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, we're walking through an adoption journey from pregnancy through bringing baby home and explaining how medical bills and health insurance typically work along the way.
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Adopting Three Times: A Dad’s Perspective with Tim Elder (Part 2)
Adoptive dad Tim Elder returns to share lessons, practical advice, and encouragement for families pursuing domestic infant adoption.
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Adopting Three Times: A Dad’s Perspective with Tim Elder
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim welcomes back Tim Elder, a three-time adoptive dad and founder of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast and Community. After experiencing the infant adoption process three times, Tim has gained a unique perspective on what it takes to navigate adoption as…
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Adopting When You Already Have Kids
In this episode, Kim King and Heather Featherston discuss what it's like adopting when you already have kids. They answer common questions about whether having children affects your chances of being chosen by an expectant mother, what to expect during your home study, whether your children should...
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How to Explain Adoption to Your Biological Child
Growing your family through adoption is exciting, but if you’re already parenting a child, you may be wondering how to prepare them for this life-changing journey.Whether you’ve experienced secondary infertility, always hoped to adopt, or recently felt called to grow your family through adoption,...
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Ready to Go? Preparing for Adoption Travel
When you receive the call that an adoption opportunity is available, things can move quickly. Some families have hours to prepare, while others have a day or two. Being ready ahead of time can make an already emotional experience much less stressful. In this episode, we’re sharing practical ways…
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Wait, What? Realizations in International Adoption: Tammy Young's Story
In this episode, Kim welcomes back three-time adoptive mom and life coach Tammy Young to talk about the emotional side of adoption and helping adopted children navigate life’s challenges. Tammy shares lessons from her international adoption journey, the importance of communication, and how...
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How Are Adoptive Parents Really Screened? What Every Expectant Mom Should Know
One of the biggest concerns expectant mothers have when considering adoption is simple: “How do I know my baby will be safe?” The good news is that adoptive families don’t simply sign up and start adopting. Before a family can ever be presented to an expectant mother, they complete a thorough...
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Adoption: Fact or Fiction?
Adoption is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and misconceptions. In this fun, game-style episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim put some of the most common adoption statements to the test. Is it fact…or is it fiction? From open adoption and home studies to foster care, international...
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How to Get Your Employer to Help Pay for Your Adoption
Could your employer help pay for your adoption? Many hopeful adoptive parents spend months researching adoption grants, fundraising ideas, savings plans, and loans but overlook one of the most accessible potential sources of financial assistance: their own employer. In this episode of Let’s Talk...
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Empowering Adoptees with Resilience with Tammy Young
How can we help adoptees develop confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset throughout every stage of life? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King is joined by educator, Certified WISDOM Coach®, and adoptive mom Tammy Young. Drawing from more than 20 years of teaching and her…
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The Adoption Hospital Experience: What Really Happens?
One of the biggest questions people have about adoption is also one of the least talked about: What actually happens at the hospital? In this episode, Heather Featherston and Kim King walk through what families can typically expect during the hospital experience, from labor and delivery to...
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What Is ICPC? A Simple Guide to Interstate Adoption
In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim explain the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) in simple, easy-to-understand language. They discuss why ICPC exists, what happens after your baby is born, how long the process usually takes, and what adoptive families can...
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Rerelease: John Knox on the Adoption Is An Option Movement
We’re rereleasing this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption featuring John Knox, adoptee, entrepreneur, and the man behind the national Adoption Is An Option movement. John’s message continues to be just as important today: women facing an unexpected pregnancy deserve to know every option...
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Top Adoption Questions We Hear Most Often
After our recent episode about common questions women ask when considering adoption, we received even more thoughtful questions from listeners.In this follow-up episode, Heather and Kim answer five of the most searched and emotionally complex adoption questions women often ask while exploring…
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Making an Adoption Plan for an Unborn Baby: Common Questions Answered
If you’re pregnant and wondering whether adoption might be the right path for your baby, you probably have a lot of questions. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim walk through some of the most common questions women ask when they first reach out to learn about adoption.
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"I Got a Baby!" God's Plan Through Two Safe Haven Adoptions | Part 2 of 2
In Part 2 of Tiffany's incredible adoption journey, we continue the story after her family's first Safe Haven adoption and discover how God surprised them yet again with a second unexpected call. After adopting their son through Florida's Safe Haven program, Tiffany and her husband thought they...
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"I Got a Baby!" God's Plan Through Two Safe Haven Adoptions | Part 1 of 2
What happens when a normal Monday turns into the day you become a parent? In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim sits down with Tiffany to share the incredible story of how she and her husband Joshua became parents through Safe Haven adoption. Before adopting, Tiffany and Joshua…
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3 Questions Women Ask Most When Exploring Adoption
Three of the most common questions women ask when exploring adoption are deeply emotional ones. Questions about love, openness, trust, and safety. In this episode, Heather and Kim talk honestly about: Whether choosing adoption means you don’t love your baby What modern open adoption really looks...
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Adoption Q&A: Questions About Open Adoption, Cost, and Waiting
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, we’re answering real questions from listeners—questions that reflect the emotions, decisions, and uncertainties so many people face in the adoption journey. From concerns about financial risk to navigating family opinions, from the heartbreak of a situation...
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Why Wouldn’t She Choose Us?
Not being chosen in adoption can feel deeply personal—but is it? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather talk honestly about the emotional side of waiting, especially when a family isn’t selected after being presented to an expectant mother. They explore: How adoption decisions…
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Can You Say No in Adoption?
The short answer is yes… but it’s more complicated than that. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather unpack the many ways “no” shows up in adoption.
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Two International Adoptions as a Single Mom: Maureen’s Inspiring Journey
In this heartfelt episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King sits down with Maureen, a two-time single adoptive mom who followed her calling to grow her family through international adoption—twice. Maureen shares the joys, challenges, and life-changing moments of adopting as a single parent. We…
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Top 10 Adoption Myths - Busted: Part 2
In Part 2 of this powerful series, Kim and Heather continue breaking down 10 more common myths about adoption, including misconceptions about birth parents, the matching process, and what life looks like after placement.
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Top 10 Adoption Myths—Busted!
There’s a lot of misinformation about adoption—and it can create fear, confusion, or hesitation for families considering this path. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather break down the top 10 myths about adoption for prospective adoptive parents and replace them with truth,...
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Christian Parenting Podcasts: Are They Helpful for Adoptive Families?
Christian parenting podcasts have become a go-to source of encouragement for many families. They offer practical advice, faith-centered perspectives, and reassurance for the everyday challenges of raising children. But what happens when your family is built through adoption? In this episode of...
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The Story Behind “The Girl in the Middle,” with John Knox
In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, we sit down with adoptee and entrepreneur, John Knox, to talk about the Super Bowl commercial that sparked a nationwide conversation. “The Girl in the Middle,” a moving and conversation-provoking ad that has been viewed over 100 million times, was...
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Christian Parenting Tips Every Adoptive Family Should Know
What does Christian parenting look like in an adoptive family? In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim talk about Christian parenting tips through the lens of adoption. Many of the values Christians hope to model as parents—grace, compassion, patience, and humility—often take on...
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The “Adoption Certificate” Process: What People Really Mean
Have you ever heard someone refer to an “adoption certificate”? It’s actually a phrase that shows up in online searches quite often. But interestingly, there isn’t an official document called an adoption certificate. So what are people really looking for when they search that phrase? In this...
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The Truth About Older Child Adoption Part 2
What does it really take to adopt an older child? In this candid continuation of their series, host Kim King and licensed social worker Linda Rotz pull back the curtain on what families can genuinely expect. They tackle some of the most persistent myths — that older children don't want to be...
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The Truth About Older Child Adoption Part 1
When people hear there are thousands of children waiting to be adopted, it can sound like adopting an older child is straightforward. The truth? Older child adoption is often far more complex and challenging than people realize. In this three-part series, Kim sits down with Linda to unpack what...
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Adoption Timelines Explained at Every Stage
Adoption timelines can feel confusing and overwhelming — so we broke down EVERY stage. From home study to finalization, this episode walks you through what to expect, what can speed things up, and what can slow things down. If you’re waiting, this one is for you.
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10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part Two
In Part Two, Linda answers the final five home study questions adoptive parents are often too nervous to ask—covering red flags, second chances, comparisons, and what happens after the report is written. Topics Covered: • Red flags vs. fixable concerns • What happens if issues come up • Comparing...
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The Super Bowl Ad That Started an Adoption Conversation
You asked if we saw the Super Bowl adoption ad… Yes. Yes, we did. And we recorded a reaction episode right away. When adoption shows up during the biggest advertising event of the year, the entire country starts talking. The commercial — centered on the idea of adoption as a “third choice” — was...
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10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part One
In part one of this two-part series, adoption social worker Linda answers five home study questions that prospective adoptive parents often wonder about but may be hesitant to ask during the home study process. Drawing on her experience, Linda provides candid and compassionate insights to…
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Mardie Caldwell: 40 Years of Faith-Led Adoption
For more than 40 years, Mardie Caldwell has walked alongside families and women navigating infertility, unplanned pregnancy, and adoption—always guided by faith, compassion, and a deep trust in God’s leading. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Mardie shares the story behind Lifetime…
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Lifetime Foundation: Supporting Women Who Choose Adoption
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim share the heart and mission of the Lifetime Adoption Foundation, the nonprofit that sponsors the show. The Foundation exists to provide education, financial assistance, and practical support to people impacted by adoption — including birth...
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Choosing an Ethical Adoption Agency: Values Every Family Should Consider
Choosing an adoption agency is one of the most important decisions hopeful adoptive parents will make—yet many families aren’t sure what questions to ask or what values truly matter. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption with Kim and Heather, we explore what ethical adoption really looks like…
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Adoption 101: We’re Interested in Adopting—Now What?
Thinking about adoption but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. In this entry-level episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather walk through the very first steps of the adoption journey in a clear, approachable way. From identifying your adoption preferences to researching agencies,...
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When the Dream Changes: Navigating Grief, Waiting, and Possibility
There are seasons when life quietly shifts, and suddenly the future you imagined no longer feels certain. For some, that uncertainty comes after pregnancy loss or infertility. For others, it follows unexpected changes, like being single longer than planned, walking through divorce, or losing a...
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The Hope a Woman Holds When Considering Adoption — and the Fears That Stand Beside It
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim explore the deeply human mix of hope and fear that women experience when they begin considering adoption for their child. This honest, compassionate conversation offers insight for both hopeful adoptive parents and women who may be…
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Hope While You're Waiting: Courage, Clarity & Staying Steady
Today we focus on waiting adoptive families during the holidays. This episode explores what hope realistically looks like during the waiting season—especially during the holidays. Heather and Kim offer grounding guidance, emotional support, and professional tools to help families stay steady,...
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A Christmas Story of Hope: Holidays Before, During, and After Adoption
In this heartfelt Christmas episode, Kim sits down with adoptive mom and popular creator MaryAnne Budden of OpenlyParenting.com to talk honestly about the holiday season at every stage of the adoption journey. From the ache of Christmas during infertility… to the emotional tension of waiting to…
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Hope in Adoption: The Many Faces of Hope
In this first episode of our December “Hope in Adoption” series, Heather and Kim explore how hope shows up in adoption from every perspective—often quietly, sometimes unexpectedly, but always powerfully. They look beyond the usual ideas of hope and talk honestly about how it appears for: Women...
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Wait What?! – Birth Father Realizations
In this powerful episode, Kim and Heather unpack the surprising truths about birth fathers in adoption. From learning they can sometimes sign consent before birth, to discovering they can be involved in every part of the adoption plan — even have their own open adoption connection — this...
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How to Find My Birth Mom
Are you thinking about searching for your birth mom but don’t know where to begin? In this episode, Kim and Heather walk you through how to start the search, who to contact depending on the type of adoption (private, state, or international), and how to approach the conversation with your…
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Faith, Law, and Laughter — An Adoption Attorney’s Adventures with Alice H. Murray
Let’s Talk Adoption, host Kim King sits down with Alice H. Murray — award-winning writer, longtime adoption attorney, and author of God Adopted Us First: Faith Lessons From an Adoption Attorney’s Adventures. With over three decades of experience guiding adoptive families, Alice shares the joys…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion.Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested in learning more, we share real stories and expert insights to help you better understand the impact adoption has on individuals and families. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of adoption with openness and understanding.
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Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion.Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested...
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