Adoption Diaries

As we close our Season 3 of Adoption Diaries and the year 2024, we're taking a moment to reflect on the powerful stories, heartfelt conversations, and impactful lessons shared throughout this season.…

In this heartfelt and practical episode of "Adoption Diaries",  Annie and Caitlin explore the importance of having open, honest, and age-appropriate conversations with your child about their adoption…

In this episode of Adoption Diaries, we dive into one of the most pivotal moments on the adpotion journehy:  deciding with your partner if adoption is the right path for your family.   We know that r…

In Blending Bonds:  Navigating Adoption with Biological Children, Annie sits down with Caitlin for an honest and heartfelt conversation about Caitlin's adoption journey.

Through Annie's thoughtful qu…

On this episode of "Adoption Diaries", Annie and Caitlin will dive into the complexities of navigating the holiday season while in the waiting phase of adoption.   The holidays can be a season of joy…

During this episode of "Adoption Diaries" Caitlin leads a heartfelrt interview with Annie, focusing on the intricacies of transracial adoption.   Annie candidly shares her insights, challenges, and j…

Welcome to Season 3 of "Adoption Diaries" - Engaging in Honest Conversations, where hosts Annie & Caitlin will embark on a compelling series delving into the mulifaceted world of adoption.   

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As we reach the culmination of "Adoption Diaries" Season 2, hosts Annie & Caitlin invite you to join them in a heartwarming and reflective season  finale.  In this episode they will take time to appr…

Join Annie & Caitlin as they offer a much needed pep talk for hopeful families navigating the adoption journey.  This episode serves as a beacon of encouragement and guidance for those experiencing t…

On this episode of "Adoption Diaries" Annie & Caitin sit down with Danielle, a remarkable adoptive mama who shares her journey of becoming a mother through adoption not once, but twice.  Danielle is …

During this episode on "Adoption Diaries" host Annie will engage in a compelling conversation with Adrian, he shares how he navigated the complexities of being a transracial adoptee growing up in the…

During this "Pep Talk" on "Adoption Diaries",  Annie & Caitlin explore "being present where your feet are."  This episode is tailored to both hopeful adoptive parents and those who have a sweet littl…

In this episode of "Adoption Diaries" hosts Annie & Caitlin dive into the profound and often unheards stories of birth parents.  They will engage in a candid conversation with Leah Outten, a birth pa…

During this episode Annie & Caitlin will sit down for a conversation with Stephanie Shivers who is a Community Trauma Trainer and has worked as an Adoption Professional most of her career.  Stephanie…

During this "Pep Talk", Annie & Caitlin will dive into the importance of reaching out and discovering your adoption community.  The adoption journey can be a rollercoaster of emotions and having a su…

During this episode, Annie & Caitlin will engage in a thoughtful conversation with Isaac Etter founder of Identity Learning and delve into the unique complexities adoptees experience as they navigate…

Welcome to Season 2 of "Adoption Diaries:  Lifting Voices - Learning from All", where hosts Annie & Caitlin embark on a new season dedicated to amplifying diverse voices within the adoption community…

In the final episode of this series with "Adoption Diaries" Annie & Caitlin will deliver a powerful pep talk that resonates deeply within the adoption community:  the potential harm of comparing stor…

Today on "Adoption Diaries" we will guide you through the unique experience of the waiting that comes along with navigating Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) process when adoptin…

On this episode of "Adoption Diaries" Annie & Caitlin will tackle the intricate rollercoaster of emotions that surface during the adoption matching and placement phase.  This will invite listeners to…