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Bridging the Gap with Love

Bridging the Gap with Love

Bridging the Gap with Love

A Birthmom and an Adoptive Mom coming together to provide education around adoption and support Birthmoms, pre and post placement.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bridging the Gap with Love episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bridging the Gap with Love for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bridging the Gap with Love episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Bridging the Gap with Love - Common Misconceptions -Pt 2

Common Misconceptions -Pt 2

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06/02/22 • 11 min

Is open adoption confusing for the child?

Is open adoption similar to co-parenting?

Listen in as we dispel some more common misconceptions about adoption.

Referenced:

https://www.americanadoptions.com/blog/does-open-adoption-confuse-kids/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s43545-022-00339-2

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Common Misconceptions - Part 1

Common Misconceptions - Part 1

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05/26/22 • 17 min

Media has portrayed Birthmothers and adoption in a way that has lead to several myths. Today, we are going to dispel some of the most common misconceptions.

Is placing your baby for adoption the "easy way" out for an unwanted pregnancy?

Does a Birthmother ever "get over" or move on from placing their baby?

Are all Birthmothers teens with substance abuse issues?

Join us to find out more.

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Yours, Mine and Ours

Yours, Mine and Ours

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05/19/22 • 14 min

Finding out we would be unable to have children two years into our marriage completely blindsided and devastated us. While dealing with loss, we gained the ability to become parents through adoption. Here's our story of building our family. -Jessica

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Episode 1 - Introduction

Episode 1 - Introduction

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05/07/22 • 22 min

This first episode shares why this project is so important to us. We are a Birthmom and an Adoptive Mom, excited about sharing our stories, while hoping to help support other Birthmoms, potential Birthmoms, and anyone navigating the delicate relationships surrounding adoption.

Email us at [email protected]

Find us on IG at @bridging.the.gap.with.love

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Bridging the Gap with Love - BONUS Episode: Sweat 4 Impact

BONUS Episode: Sweat 4 Impact

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01/20/23 • 23 min

Former MLB pitcher and World Series Champion Kyle McClellan started Brace for IMPACT 46 in 2014 after he and his wife, Bridget, took a life-changing mission trip to Haiti, along with Adam and Jenny Wainwright.

Why the name? They went on the trip planning to help those in need, but were not braced for the IMPACT it would have on their lives. And 46 was Kyle’s number when he played for the St. Louis Cardinals.

At Brace for IMPACT 46, we demonstrate how giving back can enrich your life every bit as much as those you serve. Our goal is to IMPACT the lives of others.

Through partnerships and trips to Haiti, we support the IDADEE Children’s Home and sustain community development in the area. In our hometown of St. Louis, we partner with local corporations to develop community through youth in the inner city.

In this episode, you will hear about how Sweat 4 Impact is raising money at the end of January! There is time to join and donate to help this incredible cause! It was an honor to interview these guys and to help spread the word!

Website: https://www.braceforimpact46.com/

Sweat 4 Impact IG: @sweat4impact

Join our Meraki team here: www.bfi46.com/teammeraki

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Trauma in Adoption

Trauma in Adoption

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12/15/22 • 24 min

Whether we like it or not, trauma is present in adoption.

In today's episode, you will hear us navigate and discuss trauma with care and compassion. Although we aren't experts in this area, we share a few ways we can honor and accept those with deep trauma wounds and scars.

A couple articles that we found helpful:

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/parenting/understanding-adoption-trauma/

https://www.verywellmind.com/i-am-grateful-to-be-adopted-and-adoption-is-still-traumatic-5224328

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Phil’s Story Part 2 - Transracial Adoption
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12/08/22 • 32 min

Phil shares a very important part of his story. The fact that they are white parents raising a black son and a mixed race son. He shares how this experience has helped him learn and grow himself, and how he wants to help others learn and grow so that we can ensure a better future for all of our children. This is such an important topic that you won't want to miss!

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Bridging the Gap with Love - The Naegle Family

The Naegle Family

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11/30/22 • 48 min

Thirteen years ago, Scott and Grace Naegle became the foster parents to 3 children, ages 2, 5 and 7. They thought it would be just a short term placement but it ended up being the beginning of their forever family. Listen as Scott, Grace, and their son, Tony, share their heartwarming story.

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Phil’s Story - Part 1

Phil’s Story - Part 1

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11/17/22 • 40 min

So often in adoption stories, we hear the female perspectives, but hearing from the males in these stories is also important! Today, we will hear from Phil, a father of 3 boys. He shares his story on how his sons joined their family.

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Bridging the Gap with Love - Positive Adoption Language

Positive Adoption Language

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06/09/22 • 14 min

Why does positive adoption language matter? Listen as we have a conversation about the language we use to honor everyone in our adoption stories.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Bridging the Gap with Love have?

Bridging the Gap with Love currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Bridging the Gap with Love cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Bridging the Gap with Love?

The episode title 'Exploring the Role of a Birthmother' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bridging the Gap with Love?

The average episode length on Bridging the Gap with Love is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bridging the Gap with Love released?

Episodes of Bridging the Gap with Love are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Bridging the Gap with Love?

The first episode of Bridging the Gap with Love was released on May 7, 2022.

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