2 Adoptive Mamas
We believe that in order to be the best mamas we can for our kids, it is crucial to lean on one another in community, share our hearts, support one another, provide resources, and most importantly learn to embrace and thrive in the plan God has for our families. Here at 2 Adoptive Mamas, we are committed to helping you navigate the day-to-day of adoptive mama-hood through shared resources on adoption and parenting, shared experiences, and by shared opportunities to learn from and grow with one another.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 115
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Season Three Finale with Liz and Sarah
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The Two Adoptive Mamas Podcast is signing off with a salute to Season 3 for Episode 068. It’s been a really special season filled with dynamite conversations, and we’re just so thankf…
A Look at Interoception with Kelly Mahler
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This week we’re sitting down with Kelly Mahler to talk all things interoception. Do you know what that is? We had a more general idea and this has quickly become one of the topics we …
Adopting Internationally During COVID: A Mom's Story with Brigitta Canfield
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It's par for the course of adoption to have unknowns. Add on top of that international travel, and that adds a layer. But then there was the addition of a global pandemic --- and all …
Thinking Innovatively about Adoption Matches with Erin Quick
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Adoption is changing. If you've been in the process and engaged in conversation among the adoption community, adoption today is a lot different than the adoption of yesterday. There's…
Fundraising and Grant Writing with Dan
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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…
Navigating Blocked Care in Foster Care with Greer Cooper
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Greer Cooper's story leaves us in awe of God's plan when we step aside and allow Him to do the math. She started her role as a foster parent long before meeting and marrying her now h…
Managing the Mental Load of Adoption with Kelly Raudenbush
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To know the work of The Sparrow Fund and the heart of Director, Kelly Raudenbush is to understand their passion about caring for caregivers.
We were so thrilled to have Kelly join us …
Making Them Known: A Foster Dad's Story with Peter Mutabazi
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If you look up "super dad" in the dictionary, you'll see Peter Mutabazi's name as part of the definition. We can assure you you've never heard a story like his (at least we hadn't!) …
Responding in Faith to Multiple Adoptions with Melissa Telesco
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Here's the thing about an awesome "mom story" --- it meets you right where you're at. Your trenches likely look different and your family structure unique, but no matter what, the lo…
Openness in Pre-placement for Domestic Adoptions with Liz and Sarah
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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, yo…
Maximizing the Process with an Adoption Consultant with MacKenzie Mygatt
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We've had the privilege of exploring the adoption process from a number of angles thanks to our guests and their willingness to step into the mess with us!
For Episode 058 we're sittin…
Hosting International Orphans and Adoption with Tracy Scoggins
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Tracy always had a heart for orphans, so when their family learned of the opportunity to host international orphans in hopes of helping them to find a forever family stateside, they w…
Knowing God Through My Adoption Journey with Daniel Kreider
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It's special when you hear from more than one part of the adoption triad, and that's exactly what is happening for Episode 056 of the Two Adoptive Mamas podcast. Daniel Kreider is sha…
Parenting Adult Adoptees with Deb Kreider
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If we've learned one thing amidst our own parenting journies, it's the value of hearing from someone who has gone before you. They've been there, done that, and had to have those conv…
Down Syndrome: Thoughts from a Mom with Taylor Johnson
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As parents, sometimes there is nothing as comforting as hearing from someone who has been in your shoes, is walking a similar journey, and is willing to share insight from their own e…
Supporting Down Syndrome Adoptions with Stephanie Thompson
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For Episode 053 we’re welcoming Stephanie Thompson, Director of the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN). She is the parent of a son with a Down Syndrome diagnosis and a pr…
Serving with Both Hands with JT Olson
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JT Olson is a one-of-a-kind guy. His heart for the Lord, care for vulnerable widows and children, and commitment to living out the gospel are unmatched. He’s funny, heartwarming, real…
Navigating Open Adoption: More Than the Titles with Eleanor and Marlene
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From day one it's been a priority at Two Adoptive Mamas to magnify important conversations that need to be happening in the foster and adoption world. More importantly, it is crucial …
Love and Loss in Foster Care with Jamie Finn
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To those who follow her, she's a constant resource, encouragement, and much-needed dose of reality when navigating the ups and downs of foster care. Her heart for the Lord, care for v…
Adoptee Mental Health and Wellbeing with Taylor Whittington
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It's really important to us at Two Adoptive Mamas that we dive into different stories, perspectives, and experiences in hopes that we'll meet our community of listeners where they're …