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Speaking of Adoption

Yvonne Johansen & Mandy Coon

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NEW EPISODES EVERY 2 WEEKS! We are diving into the heart of adoption—sharing real stories, breaking down myths, and shining a light on how adoption can be done with love, integrity, and respect. Whether you're a birth parent, an adoptive family, adoptee, or just someone who wants to learn more, this is a safe space for honest conversations and meaningful connections. Join us while we explore the beautiful, complex, and life-changing world of ethical adoption.
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Adoption in Focus will discuss subjects including therapeutic parenting, the adoption process, going to panel, adopting older children, and adopting as a same sex couple. We'd love to hear from you if there are any topics you'd like to hear us discuss or even if you'd like to get involved and share your own experiences.
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This podcast creates a space for genuine conversations about adoption, where emotions are acknowledged, journeys are reconciled, and a healthy acceptance of truths is fostered. Delve into the impact of adoption on all parties involved, gaining insights from adoptees, adoptive parents, biological parents, as well as professional psychologists and social workers. Explore the realities, reconciliation processes, and ongoing dynamics of adoption.
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Let's thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that... Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.
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Adopting Zero Trust

Adopting Zero Trust

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Adopting Zero Trust offers an ongoing conversation that elevates cybersecurity conversations that encourages you to rethink how you build strategies, defend against threat actors, and implement new technology. We go beyond the millions in marketing budgets fueled by VCs, and chat with practitioners like you who want to make a difference (or hack the planet, which ever happens first).
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Welcome to the Adoption Curve podcast. Over the course of this series, we'll dive into what learning and enablement leaders are really doing every day to move beyond reactive training, bridge the gap between leadership vision and frontline needs, and unlock the true value of their technology investments. Join host Sean Adams as he uncovers the frameworks, strategies, and practical approaches that turn technology from a cost center into a competitive advantage.
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Adopted by God

Antwone Wright Sr

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I Antwone Wright Sr want to help each and everyone to find peace and help to maintain peace with yourself and with God. I want to encourage you that God is still in control.
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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of challenges, growth, and healing after placement. If you're considering adoption or seeking connection in your ongoing experience, this podcast offers ...
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The Adoptee Next Door

The Adopted Life

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There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adoptee Next Door takes the listener beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption. angieadoptee.substack.com
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Adoption Utah cuts through the confusion surrounding Utah's adoption system with real stories and expert guidance. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions, brings 25+ years of experience to every episode exploring what makes Utah America's premier adoption destination. Each episode reveals the cultural and demographic forces that set Utah apart through unique family structures and faith-based community support. Discover the statistics, stories, and surprising factors ...
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Dog Words

Rosie Fund

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Each episode explores the world of dog care and companionship. Dog Words is presented by Rosie Fund, a charitable foundation with the mission to provide humans with the resources and education they need to give senior and harder-to-adopt dogs a better life. “We save each other.” is the motto of Rosie Fund which simply means, “The more we do for dogs, the more they do for us, and they already do a lot.”
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My Unknown Truth is a podcast sharing the stories and lived experiences of Australians who have been through adoption and foster care. These stories are often complex, spanning over 50 years and touch on difficult truths, from growing up in an under-resourced system to Australia’s traumatic history of forced adoptions and Stolen Generations. But within the darkness, there is also light; stories of hope, courage, resilience, and love. Hosted by Nadia Levett, an adoptee born and raised in Aust ...
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Voices of Adoption amplifies authentic stories from across the adoption triad - birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families - along with adoption service providers. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions and Clinical Mental Health Counselor and her co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder & former CEO of Adoption.com, create a safe space for honest conversations about the complexities of adoption. Birth parents share their journeys of love, loss, and healing. Adoptees dis ...
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Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child? This is the podcast for you! Every week, we interview leading experts for an hour, discussing the topics you care about in deciding whether to adopt/foster or how to be a better parent. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are the national ...
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The Community Cats Podcast

The Community Cats Podcast

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Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures

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Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
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Description: Creating AI Trust is a very complex and hard problem. It is not clear what it is and how it can be operationalized. We will demystify what is Trustworthy AI, efficient adoption and leveraging it for reducing risks in AI programs. McKinsey reports indicates companies seeing the biggest bottom-line returns from AI—those that attribute at least 20 percent of EBIT or profitability to their use of AI—are more likely than others to follow Trustworthy AI best practices, including expla ...
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Spirit of Adoption Radio

Kevin and Tabitha Lovell

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Join us as we look above the temporary things of this world and see the Greater Things that God is doing through it all. With insights, interviews, and inspiring testimonies, we hope you'll be encouraged to overcome the world and be ready for the coming Kingdom of God. Maranatha!
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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland

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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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Angels Among Us

Angels Among Us

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Welcome to Angels Among Us—the podcast where we share real stories of angelic encounters. Each episode, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of divine protection, guidance, and miraculous interventions that remind us we’re never truly alone. Whether through a whisper of comfort, an unseen hand of protection, or an unmistakable presence, angels are closer than we think. Join us as we explore these powerful experiences of angels, both seen and unseen.
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#FitnessProChat by Fiterobic is designed to help anyone who is willing to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This series addresses challenges faced by individuals in starting their fitness and nutrition programs towards a disease free life. The program invites fitness, yoga, nutrition, wellness, experts and coaches as well as medical professionals who help people adopt a healthy life in today’s chaotic world. The podcast leverages intense research in the field of biomedical and life sciences to pres ...
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Our mission is to change how adoptions are done going forward so there are fewer incidents of cruelty, abandonment, abuse and dumping of the Fur Babies by starting with education. Knowledge is Power. We Teach And Inspire You To Be Great Pet Parents And Pet Siblings.
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Host Sandra Flach is a mom of 8 children, 5 through adoption—one kinship and 4 international. Her youngest 2 are teens diagnosed with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). With over 30 years of parenting experience and 20 plus years as an adoptive and kinship parent, she’s made mountains of mistakes and learned loads of lessons. She understands the difficult road of parenting children with trauma histories—and she is still in the trenches! The Adoption & Foster Care Journey is a podcast ...
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The Santa Cruz Software Labs Podcast explores the future of ethical AI in marketing and creative technology through conversations with industry experts, innovators, and researchers. Each episode breaks down emerging trends, real-world challenges, and practical strategies to help brands adopt transparent, responsible, and human-centered AI tools.
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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...
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It’s one thing to set the standard, it’s another to hold the standard. Join Nick Bare, hybrid athlete, founder/CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition discussing nutrition, maximizing human performance, and living a purposeful life. Whether you're a hybrid athlete, health/fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or seeking intentional living, this weekly podcast offers valuable insights on nutrition and training through some of the world's most incredible individuals, while also coaching and equipping yo ...
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Fostering & Adoption with Nikki & Larry is a heartfelt, faith-centered podcast designed to guide, empower, and uplift families walking through the journey of foster care and adoption. Hosted by Nikki and Larry, a couple with decades of real-world experience caring for children from all backgrounds, the show opens the door to honest conversations about love, resilience, healing, and the realities of creating a safe home for those who need it most. Each episode shares: ✨ Real stories from Nikk ...
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Eternal Family Adoptions explores the sacred journey of building forever families through faith-centered adoption. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions, brings 25+ years of experience to every conversation, alongside co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder and former CEO of Adoption.com. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints share their stories of divine guidance, spiritual preparation, and eternal connections formed through adoption. Birth parents di ...
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RedHanded

Wondery | RedHanded

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RedHanded the podcast jumps head first into all manner of macabre madness. We cover everything from big time serial killers (and those you may never have heard of), to hauntings, possessions, disturbing mysteries, bizarre whodunits and basically anything that tickles our creepy fancy. So, join us, plug in, sit back and prepare for scares.
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Open Adoption Project

Lanette & Shaun Nelson

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This podcast is about connecting. It's about growing. It's about stretching. In society nowadays, it's easy to fall into echo chambers. This is not an echo chamber. Open Adoption Project is a community dedicated to listening and learning, and building relationships based on healthy respect and communication. The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption re ...
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“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” -Romans 15:13 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. On this episode, host Sandra …
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When Lynelle Long wanted to connect with other international adoptees like herself as an adult, she had a hard time finding them. She decided that there should be a better way for adoptees to connect, so she built it. Now her organization, Inter Country Adoptee Voices, offers a refuge for adoptees all over the world seeking community. Not only does…
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Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. Question: I have a friend whose 12-year-old adopted son (adopted at age 6) has been sexually abusing his younger siblings. She self-reported to CPS and law enforcement, but they have not done a formal removal yet, and their solutions involved bringing the child back home or kinship …
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Hello and welcome to conversations from the AandF podcast. In this episode I speak with Helio an adult adoptee, he shares his experience of being adopted from Brazil to an Italian family. There’s so much more to his story and as an adult he went onto what was a complex journey to reconnect with his biological mother. His resilience and the murky ci…
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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Dr. Brett Furst, a clinical psychologist and adoptee who specializes in treating adult adoptees struggling with substance abuse and personality disorders. Dr. Furst shares his personal adoption story and the specialized treatment programs he developed after noticing adoptees weren't …
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Speaking of Adoption! Yvonne is our host today wishing us all a wonderful holiday season with a sweet message to all our adoption world friends! CALLING ALL FRIENDS OF ADOPTION!! Yvonne also updates us on a potentially harmful bill that will go before law makers next month. There is also a lot going on in the…
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Elf (2003): Adoption on the Big Screen The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear! Whether it's your first time watching this holiday classic, or your fiftieth, you've probably never watched Elf like this before. Podcast journalist Haley Radke, filmmaker Kristal Parke, and cultural critic Sullivan Summer–all adoptees …
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In Season 2, Episode 4 of the Fostering Adoption Podcast, we dive into one of the hardest and most important realities within foster and adoptive care: the disorders, disruptions, and emotional battles children experience long before they arrive in a new home. This episode sheds light on: • The hidden challenges children are navigating daily • How …
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Check out iorad's interactive tutorial builder: www.iorad.comThe 5D Approach to Change ManagementIn this episode of The Adoption Curve, Sean Adams breaks down the full Adoption Framework using the 5D model—Discover, Design, Document, Deploy, and Drive—to help learning and development leaders, enablement teams, and program owners build adoption-read…
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In this moving and insightful episode, John takes us through the journey he and his partner undertook to grow their family through adoption. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of the matching process, the importance of patience and preparedness, and the moment their son finally came home a turning point that made every challenge along the …
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In this episode, we break down Whisper Leak, a newly disclosed side-channel issue affecting encrypted LLM communications. JBO explains how attackers can infer conversation topics using packet size and timing metadata without breaking encryption. The discussion covers how the research team discovered the issue, how vendors (including Microsoft and O…
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! In this episode, my special guest is the founder of The Mission Driven Mom and creator of the MDM Academy: Audrey Rindlisbacher. Audrey’s world was turned upside down when she, at the time a mother to four kids herself, decided to foster her cousin’s four children, ages ranging from twelve years old to newborn…
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Send us a text In this second part of my conversation with Jo, we begin with the moment she met her birth father; a man who had known about her existence but didn’t surface until an argument broke out between them twelve years later. Jo shares the complexity of that reunion, the emotions it stirred, and how it shaped her understanding of belonging.…
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In this episode of 'Behind the Curtain: Honest Conversations about Foster Care and Adoption,' we explore essential soul care for foster and adoptive caregivers experiencing burnout. We share honest stories of exhaustion, striving, and the simple spiritual practices that help restore strength, encourage rest, and sustain leadership from a full cup. …
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In mid-November, I found myself standing inside a glowing cube in Hollywood. Not metaphorically. Literally. Emerson College’s West Coast micro-campus is a futuristic beacon rising from the heart of the entertainment capital, housing the ambitions of 200+ students who are learning to write, produce, act and report on the stories that will shape our …
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Got a Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world! Hosted by Tom Gan of Ludicrous Feed and Riz Akhtar from Carloop Watch this episode on YouTube With thanks to our co-host: Riz Akhtar from Carloop Follow Riz on LinkedIn and X Support the show Catch us LIVE on Wedne…
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75% of companies are now using generative AI. But only a third have responsible controls in place. That's not just a statistic—it's a ticking time bomb. Today, I'm speaking with Dr. Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI at NatWest Group and co-author of the newly released 'Governing the Machine.' He's spent three decades bridging AI innovation with e…
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In this November episode of Born in June, Raised in April: What Adoption Can Teach the World, April sits down with author, educator, and Late Discovery adopted person Melissa Guida-Richards (@adopteethoughts) for a grounding, honest, and deeply human conversation. Fresh off co-hosting the Adoption Changemakers Conference, Melissa returns to reflect…
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Send us a text What happens when the truth comes early, a storm knocks out the island’s power, and a single name spoken in a courtroom echoes for decades? We bring you Jennifer’s journey—from being adopted at two days old on Guam to leading an NYC adoption agency for older youth—and the winding path between belonging, uncertainty, and grace. We tal…
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This National Adoption Month Book Club episode dives into the shocking true story of Georgia Tann, a once-celebrated American adoption pioneer who was, in fact, a baby trafficker. This book, written by Journalist Barbara Raymond, who uncovered this dark history, shares how Tann’s legacy continues to influence adoption laws and practices. We discuss…
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In this episode of Choosing Adoption with host Donna Pope, birth parents Kaylee and Elijah sit alongside adoptive parents Paul and Cassie with baby Seth to share their adoption story together. This rare conversation reveals what happens when both families commit to building an open adoption relationship from day one. Finding the Right Family Kaylee…
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Joanne McNally is a hilarious woman. Her comedy has resonated with people all over the world, with her tours selling out wherever she goes, making history as the first Irish female comic to headline Dublin’s 3Arena. And with her podcast, ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’, Joanne has become one of the most compelling, unfiltered voices in comedy right now. …
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Confession: I am currently climbing out of an almost three month-long deep depression that really threw me for a loop. As the clouds are finally beginning to part, and I’m feeling more myself, I’m ready to get back into creating content for this podcast and I’d like to share what depression looks like for me. Included in this episode: *why my two m…
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In this episode of Adoption Utah with host Donna Pope, Richard and Elizabeth share their seven-year journey from Richard's firm rejection of adoption to becoming passionate advocates for open relationships with birth families. Richard admits he refused to pray about his wife's spiritual prompting because he feared the answer, worrying about finance…
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In this episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore the evolution of National Adoption Month (NAAM) and how adoptees across the world are reclaiming it as National Adoptee Month. What began as a government initiative to promote adoption has transformed into a powerful movement led by adoptees, a movement rooted in truth-telling, healing, a…
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Mark 5:25-29 summary In this conversation, Antwone Wright discusses the importance of overcoming distractions to deepen one's relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the need to trust the process of faith, acknowledging that challenges and setbacks are part of the journey. By focusing on Jesus and persevering through difficulties, individuals can gr…
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