Perfectly Placed

In today’s episode, we hear Monica’s story, a birth mother who became pregnant at 15 and faced a decision that would shape the rest of her life.With limited support and few options, she placed her son for adoption through a fully closed process. Monica shares what that experience was like decades ago, including the isolation, the stigma, and the weight of carrying that decision forward.For years, she lived with unanswered questions about her son and his life. More than 40 years later, those questions were answered when they were finally reunited.Her story is a powerful reminder that adoption doesn’t end at placement. It continues across a lifetime, shaping both loss and healing in unexpected ways.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

If you’ve been curious about Safe Haven Baby Boxes or how they actually work, this episode walks you through it in a real and personal way.This episode features Caitlin Kelly - a mom of four, two through adoption - and the story behind her family and what led her into this work supporting children and families in crisis.What started as a personal journey grew into something much bigger. Caitlin shares how her faith and experiences shaped a deep commitment to making sure parents have safe options and that every child is given a chance.This conversation goes beyond the headlines and invites you to see the people and stories behind the need. Because at the end of the day, every child’s life matters, and we all have a role to play.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

Teisha didn’t set out to become a mom of eight. What began as a single yes slowly grew into something much bigger than she or her husband ever planned. In this episode, she walks us through the real timeline behind her family: kinship placements, reunifications, adoptions, and the moments in between where decisions weren’t simple, but they were clear.We talk honestly about what foster care actually asks of you: not just opening your home, but doing the internal work to show up for kids who carry real trauma and real loss. Teisha shares the weight of those decisions, the tension between protecting your heart and choosing to love fully anyway, and why her biggest fear was never getting attached, but not doing enough.This conversation also pulls back the curtain on what it looks like to raise a large, blended family rooted in both biology and adoption. From maintaining sibling connections across homes to making sure each child feels individually known, Teisha offers a grounded, lived-in picture of family that is messy, intentional, and deeply connected.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

After a heartbreaking disrupted adoption, Stephanie and her husband Mike were left grieving a baby they had spent months preparing to welcome. But through unexpected connections, quiet prayers, and unmistakable God-winks, their story took a turn they never could have planned.In this episode, Stephanie shares how heartbreak led them to their daughter Conway, and how a surprising twist later brought Conway’s biological sister, June, into their family too. It’s a story of faith, loss, and the beautiful complexity of adoption.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

Before Shiloh was ever in their arms, there were signs.A rose that bloomed at just the right time. A name written on their hearts before they knew her face. A feast day, a phone call, and a quiet whisper from God that said, trust Me.In this episode, Nicky shares her story of grief, surrender, spiritual motherhood, and the unmistakable God winks that led her and Andre to their daughter. It’s a story about waiting well, listening closely, and discovering that sometimes, when you let go, God writes something even more beautiful than you imagined.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this episode, Ashton shares the deeply personal story of how her family came together through loss, uncertainty, and two very different adoption journeys. From infertility and IVF, to kinship foster care that became forever, to a private infant adoption, Ashton reflects on what it means to love children through the unknown.She opens up about honoring birth families, navigating trauma and trust, and raising children who know their stories from the very beginning. This conversation is an honest, hope-filled reminder that family isn’t defined by biology—it’s built through presence, advocacy, and love.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this episode of Perfectly Placed, we hear from Emily, a single adoptive mom whose path to motherhood included an adoption scam, deep loss, and unwavering faith.Emily shares what it was like to pursue adoption on her own, face the financial and emotional realities of the process, and forgive after being taken advantage of late in a pregnancy. Just months later, she received the call that changed everything, allowing her to welcome her daughter, Mary Elizabeth.This honest, hope-filled conversation explores resilience, trust, and why Emily believes there is no amount of DNA that could make her daughter more hers.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

Ellen’s story is one of love, loss, courage, and redemption. Adopted as a baby, she later faced an unplanned pregnancy at sixteen and made the heartbreaking decision to place her son for adoption, never knowing if she would see him again.Decades later, her life comes full circle in ways she never imagined. This episode is a powerful reminder that adoption is not just a moment. It’s a lifetime of connection, healing, and hope.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

Rachel Broussard has lived every side of adoption.In this powerful episode, Rachel shares her journey as a birth mother, adoptive mother, foster parent, and sibling of an adoptee. She reflects on placing her son for adoption at 18, the faith and peace that carried her through that decision, and decades of loving him from afar.Rachel also opens up about adopting through foster care, navigating reunification, and how her work as a social worker shaped her understanding of family, identity, and sacrifice. The conversation culminates in a long-awaited reunion with the son she placed for adoption—an encounter marked by grace, healing, and God’s perfect timing.This episode offers an honest, hope-filled look at adoption from every angle and reminds us that love never disappears. It grows, waits, and finds its way home.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this episode, Ashley Bartels shares her remarkable journey through infertility, foster care, and the unexpected gift of adoption. Born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, Ashley was told she’d never have children. Yet at 21, she fought to carry her first daughter, Shelby.Years later, after longing for another child, Ashley and her husband Michael opened their home to two young sisters through foster care. The joy, heartbreak, and eventual reunification reshaped their understanding of love and surrender.Just when they believed their fostering chapter had closed, a call came: a newborn baby girl who needed a family. Two days before Ashley’s 41st birthday, Meredith was placed in her arms—an answer to prayers she had nearly stopped praying.Her story is a powerful reminder that even in the hardest detours, God is writing something beautiful.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this powerful episode, Shannon Phillips opens up about the raw, emotional path her family walked through adoption—from the heartbreaking surrender of her first child, Anna Marie, to the hard-won joy of welcoming her son, Thomas. Shannon shares the toll of legal battles, the weight of uncertainty, and the faith that carried her forward. Her story sheds light on the realities of adoption and foster care, the importance of support for families, and the resilience born from both grief and hope. This episode is a testament to love, perseverance, and the courage it takes to build a family through adoption.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this episode, Robin shares her journey as an Asian American adoptee raised in a white family—from her early years in foster care to navigating life between her adoptive and biological families. She reflects on the complexities of transracial identity, the impact of how her heritage was handled growing up, and what it has meant to know her biological parents. Robin’s story offers honest insight into the cultural and emotional layers of adoption and what they can teach all of us.Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

In this episode, Rosa Hood shares her story of being adopted at birth and how it’s shaped every part of her life. She talks about her 25-year marriage, raising three daughters, and the faith that carried her through loss and healing. Rosa opens up about her gratitude for her adoptive parents, the courage of her birth mother, and her deep connection to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Her story is a beautiful reminder of how faith, family, and adoption are all part of one divine plan.00:00 – Introduction & Family Background 03:16 – Rosa’s Adoption Story & the Miracle of Birth 12:12 – Motherhood, Faith & the Legacy of Guadalupe 17:05 – Loss, Gratitude & Family Connections 25:35 – Understanding Adoption: Fears, Traits & Identity 30:19 – Strength from Her Birth Mother & Faith Through Challenges 39:54 – Ministry, Teaching & Final ReflectionsShare your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

Adopted at just 17 days old, Denise grew up surrounded by love, but always with questions. In this episode of Perfectly Placed you'll hear her powerful story of discovery, faith, and reunion. From learning she was adopted to the emotional moment she met her birth mother, sister, and later her birth father through DNA, Denise shares how each connection revealed a deeper sense of purpose. She also opens up about how her boutique, The Blue Butterfly, became a tribute to her journey and a way to give back to others touched by adoption.00:00 — Introduction 01:29 — Denise’s Adoption Story 06:36 — Searching for Birth Parents 09:18 — Reuniting with Birth Mother 25:50 — Discovering Birth Father 36:56 — The Blue Butterfly Boutique 42:03 — Final Reflections on AdoptionShare your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

When Angie Guillory lost her young son, Landon, to cancer, her world was shattered. In this moving conversation, Angie shares how grief eventually led her and her husband, Lon, to adoption and to their daughter, Delilah Grace. With honesty and warmth, she reflects on love, loss, and the beauty of open adoption, offering encouragement and hope to anyone walking their own adoption journey. This episode is a testament to the resilience of a mother’s love—and how even in the depths of loss, joy and healing can be found.Episode Highlights: 00:00 – Welcome to Perfectly Placed 01:35 – Angie’s Journey of Motherhood 03:16 – Landon’s Battle with Cancer 09:32 – Faith and Resilience Through Loss 12:04 – Choosing Adoption 15:28 – Meeting Delilah Grace 23:19 – Navigating Open Adoption 29:08 – Holding Space for Both Landon and Delilah 33:56 – Words for Future Adoptive Parents 36:47 – Final ReflectionsShare your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

What does it mean to grow up caught between cultures? And how does adoption shape identity across a lifetime? Today's guest is Anna, an adult adoptee whose story begins in Calcutta, India and unfolds in Marshfield, Wisconsin.Anna opens up about the joys and challenges of growing up in a multicultural household, navigating questions of heritage, and finding belonging. She shares how her family embraced her Indian roots, what it was like to wrestle with identity as she grew older, and why open conversations about adoption are so critical.This honest, thought-provoking conversation touches on everything from cultural traditions and family bonds to adoption language, abandonment stories, and what adoptive parents need to know to better support their children. Anna’s reflections reveal both the beauty and complexity of adoption, and the lifelong journey of self-discovery it inspires.Episode Highlights00:00 – Welcome to Perfectly Placed01:35 – Meet Anna Fisher02:32 – Her adoption journey from Calcutta to Wisconsin07:00 – Growing up in a multicultural household11:15 – Conversations about identity and belonging21:38 – Adoption language and shifting perspectives25:36 – Childhood experiences that shaped her identity27:24 – Stories of abandonment and discovery33:34 – Advice for adoptive parents39:01 – Closing thoughts and what’s aheadShare your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

What happens when the dream of family collides with infertility, waiting, and even a contested adoption? In this episode, Perfectly Placed guest, Jen, shares the raw and beautiful journey of welcoming Evelyn and Asher through adoption. It’s a story of resilience, hard-won victories, and the unshakable love that binds a family together. Listen to hear about their "wild, wild rollercoaster!"Share your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!

The Beauty and Complexity of Adoption: Voices from Adoptive MomsIn this heartfelt episode of Perfectly Placed, host Kate Migues sits down with a group of adoptive moms and social worker Juliet for a real, unfiltered conversation about adoption.They open up about the emotional highs, the tough days, and all the surprising moments in between. You’ll hear honest stories that show how messy, beautiful, and deeply personal the adoption journey can be.From navigating the unknown to learning how to fully trust and let go, this episode is a reminder that support, vulnerability, and faith play a powerful role in the process.Whether you’re connected to adoption or just love hearing stories that speak to the heart, this one’s for you. Because sometimes, it’s in the chaos and the unexpected where we truly find ourselves perfectly placed.00:00 Introduction to Perfectly Placed Podcast01:29 Meet the Guests: Adoptive Moms Share Their Stories01:57 Juliet's Journey in Adoption03:30 The Emotional Journey of Adoption04:57 The Waiting Game and Unexpected Blessings08:49 Connections and Community in Adoption21:31 Trust, Surrender, and the Adoption Constellation29:38 Parenting Through Adoption30:14 Embracing Every Moment of Parenthood32:34 Lessons from My Child35:57 Advice for Prospective Adoptive Parents47:12 The Complexities and Joys of Adoption55:30 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeRead the blog and learn more about Placed!

Perfectly Placed is a podcast about the real and raw stories of adoption, hosted by mom and advocate Kate Migues. In the debut episode, Kate shares her family’s adoption journey and the mission behind the Placed Adoption Education Foundation: bringing honest, compassionate adoption education into schools and communities. Join her as she dives into the beauty and complexity of adoption through powerful stories from adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families.00:00 Introduction to Perfectly Placed Podcast01:30 Meet Your Host: Kate Migues01:50 Personal Adoption Journey02:55 Adoption Education Initiative05:20 Expanding Adoption Awareness07:03 From Education to Podcast07:58 The Heart of Perfectly Placed09:00 Invitation to Share Your Story09:59 Conclusion and Call to ActionShare your story on Perfectly Placed!Read our blog and learn more about Placed!