2 Adoptive Mamas

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This episode is terrific. That might sound very self-promoting, but it has nothing to do with us and EVERYTHING to do with Raquel's heart for adoption, kinship care, and transforming lives and families with her message. She is fantastic and joins us for a deep dive into shadow feelings, kinship care, and life as an adoptee and a birth mom. During our conversation, Raquel opens up about healthy boundaries, how to preserve your family's story, and what it looks like to thrive amidst kinship care. She's the real deal and so eloquently shares her heart and passion to equip families facing similar challenges. Episode Resources:
Check out one of Racquel's books HERE - a great addition to your library! 2 A.M. Connect:

If you enjoyed today’s episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We’re grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a fourth season!
Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon HERE. As always, it’s been fun! Until we meet again, remember, you’ve got this mama.

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Trisha Priebe joined us for Episode 012 from her seat as the Director of Communications at Lifesong for Orphans. Well, she’s BACK for Episode 036 and we could not be more thrilled!
As an adoptee, adoptive mom, and adoption advocate, Trisha lives, breathes, and embraces all things adoption. Her heart for the Lord, transparency in sharing her own personal journey, and her mission to help adoptees feel whole in who they are and the calling on their life is simply unmatched. It was a delight to dive deep into the trenches with Trisha and unpack some of the hidden conversations that we tend to tuck away. We were inspired and challenged by our time together, and hope you are too!

Episode Resources:
Trisha shared about the Equipping Minds Cognitive Development Curriculum in this episode - check it out HERE!
Did you know Lifesong for Orphans provides financial support and post-adoption services to adoptive families? Check out these opportunities and more at lifesong.org.

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Cindy LaJoy is one of the most passionate, real, and encouraging moms you'll meet. She has an immense heart for adoption and you name it, she's walked it with her awesome crew. She joined us for Episode 032 to take a closer look at Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). We'll start with the basics and then take a deep dive into how RAD touches each part of the adoption triad and how you too can thrive through the seemingly impossible. We're so grateful for Cindy's transparency and the bright light that her family's story brings to the darkness that is Reactive Attachment Disorder. Maybe you suspect RAD, maybe you have a confirmed diagnosis in your family, or maybe you've never heard of it before --- no matter where you are in your adoption or foster journey, there's something here for you!

Episode Resources:
Has your family been impacted by Reactive Attachment Disorder? Do you have a favorite go-to resource you'd be willing to share? We would love to grow our resource page with options specific to this need. E-mail us at [email protected]. Together we can grow a network of resources in a space where there is still little to share!

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Stay connected with what’s happening at 2 Adoptive Mamas by visiting our website and share your e-mail. We don’t like to overwhelm inboxes, so you’ll just receive our weekly newsletter and the occasional special announcement - super simple - we hope you’ll join us!

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So you’re in the process of adopting, you’re thinking about beginning the journey, or you’ve been matched and you’re wondering how it’s all going to happen, right?! And when we say how it’s all going to happen, we don’t mean the travel or even the parenting — we mean the mountain of financial responsibility that stands between you and bringing that precious child home. It’s a real stressor and it’s a legitimate hurdle! We have been there and done that, and so we’re bringing you the very best of our experience and insight on how to balance the reality of the need and the trust we have in our Heavenly Father who will provide ALL we need.
Join Liz and our special guest — her husband Dan, for Episode 064 of The Two Adoptive Mamas podcast. We’re hoping this leaves you encouraged, inspired, and a little more hopeful that it is possible to cross that financial finish line!Episode Resources:
Here are some of our favorite links and sites that talk about funding an adoption, grants, and resources for fundraising:

• 5 Reasons Adoption Can Be Expensive
• Funding Your Adoption — Show Hope | How to Adopt
• HowToAdopt.org
• How Much Does Adoption Cost? - Lifesong for Orphans
• Is the Cost of Adoption Worth It?
• 8 Adoption Grants You Should Know About - Lifesong for Orphans
• Why Is Adoption So Expensive?
• Adoption Grants: Find the Funds for Your Adoption

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If you enjoyed today’s episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We’re grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a third season!
Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon at twoadoptivemamas.com. As always, it’s been fun! Until we meet again, remember, you’ve got this mama.

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Surprise! If you didn't catch it on our Instagram, Sarah and her family are awaiting placement in their second domestic adoption process. If you listened to our very first episode, you know how quickly placement occurred with their daughter. This time has been very different and allowed for an opportunity to build a beautiful relationship with a birth mom.
If you're open to openness, but wondering what that might look like pre-placement, Sarah's chatting about her own experience in this mama-minisode!
Everyone's story and experience are different. Each adoption and placement are unique. This is a small opportunity for us to give you, our faithful listeners, a glimpse into our own lives and how we're learning alongside you in this beautiful adventure of building families. We hope you enjoy it! Episode Resources:
We love sharing resources! Do you have a favorite? Please share with us by emailing [email protected]. You can visit our resource list by clicking HERE.2 A.M. Connect:

If you enjoyed today’s episode, or know someone who could benefit from our show, the best thing you can do is leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to your podcasts. We’re grateful to host the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast for a third season!
Learn more about how you can support our ongoing work through our Patreon at twoadoptivemamas.com. As always, it’s been fun! Until we meet again, remember, you’ve got this mama.

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