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
Why the Gospel Matters in Adoption with Lauren McAfee
The Main Thing:
Lauren McAfee loves Jesus, her role as wife and “mama,” and has an incredibly special way of sharing her family’s story of courage, heartbreak, and trust in God’s plan. We can’t think…
Season Two Finale with Liz and Sarah
The Main Thing:
You’ll find that Episode 047 is a compilation of our thoughts and reflections on what Season 2 brought to the podcast, and what we’re looking forward to most for the future of Two Ado…
Caring for Orphans Globally with Megan Boudreaux
The Main Thing:
We like to dive deeper into the conversations that need to happen, but aren't happening enough --- and Episode 046 is just that. Megan Boudreaux is an author, advocate, adoptive mama,…
A Moment of Reflection with Liz and Sarah
The Main Thing:
We’re taking a moment (Mama-minisode 045) to reflect this week, as mamas, on recent global events. It’s heavy, it’s controversial, and we’re not looking to take any type of stance or …
Talking About Adoption with Your Kids with Whitney Bunker
The Main Thing:
There is so much stress and anxiety surrounding how to have “the talk” with our adopted children. Not that talk (wink, wink), but the talk and truth in how a family can be built throu…
The Theological Roots of Adoption with Luke Le Duc
The Main Thing:
As adoptive and foster parents (or prospective ones!) we are "in the midst" of it all the time. It's on our hearts, in our minds, part of our physical routine, and most of our practic…
Noteworthy Message from a Mama with Sosha Garlow
The Main Thing:
It’s comforting to know we’re not alone, and that’s exactly what Sosha Garlow reminds us in Episode 042. She’s a mama of biological and adopted girls, a Two Adoptive Mamas listener, a…
Home Study 101 with Liz and Sarah
The Main Thing:
The home study. It’s a daunting component of the adoption process. We’re not sure about you, but when it was our time to join the paperwork brigade, we had a lot of questions!
Part of …
This or That and Much More with Kanisha Tillman
The Main Thing:
She’s back and she’s the best. We loved our time with Kanisha Tillman during Season One (check it out HERE!) and so we couldn’t wait for the opportunity to have her back and dive deep…
A Story of Care with Erin Staudenbaur
The Main Thing:
Erin Staudenbaur is one of the most compassionate, tender-hearted people you’ll meet. As an adoptive and foster mom, she has a unique story to share of how they built their family ami…
Understanding Sensory Needs and OT with Crista Bush
The Main Thing:
Is it a sensory processing disorder? Or sensory integration? How can we help our children thrive amidst some of the challenging diagnoses they may face? What is the good news about ho…
Discovering More of Me with Mary Herbert
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Mary has spent her entire adult life searching for her roots. She persevered through many obstacles in hopes of meeting her birth mother, only to find out it was too late. With an uni…
The Trials, Triad, and Truth in Adoption with Trisha Priebe
The Main Thing:
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 …
Christmas Break Special Greeting
We've heard it said that the week between Christmas and New Year's doesn't count. It's a "sink into your couch" kind of week to unwind, continue festivities and game plan for that New Year purge of t…
Holidays with the Husbands
The Main Thing:
We can’t think of a better way to finish out the calendar year than with our husbands. So, for Episode 035, they’re back! We’re taking a dive into what we learned this year and our go…
Fact or Fiction? with Stacey Gagnon
The Main Thing:
She started as an elementary school teacher, became an RN, and is now a mom of 6 juggling a myriad of needs while fiercely loving the kiddos God has called to her home.
We had the priv…
Prioritizing Post Permanency Support with Sheryl Bernot
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There's so much preparation and support that happens pre-placement. But what about after a child finds their forever family? Or after a foster family welcomes a child into their home?…
A Closer Look: Reactive Attachment Disorder with Cindy LaJoy
The Main Thing:
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 jo…
A Thanksgiving Greeting!
When we count our blessings here at Two Adoptive Mamas, we count our listeners TWICE!
We're so grateful to have had all of you --- new and "old" listeners --- along for this journey. We can't believe…
Advocating for Family with Chelsea Sobolik
The Main Thing:
As an author, advocate, adoptee, and hopeful adoptive parent, it's tough to find a corner of Chelsea Sobolik's life that isn't touched by adoption. She graciously joined us for Episod…