Adoption Shared

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Fiona, an adoptee, adoptive parent, and mentor, about navigating education from both perspectives. With over 20 years of experience supporting women through …

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Kate Elliott, a mindfulness practitioner, parent mentor, and trainee counsellor, about supporting adopted children through the education system. As a parent …

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Jody about how adoptive parents can support their child’s education at home. Jody shares practical approaches for helping with homework, creating a positive …

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Adele Bates, a behaviour and education specialist and author of "Miss, I Don’t Give a Sht: Engaging with Challenging Behaviour in Schools."* Adele shares her…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Lesley-Ann from NeuroHarmony about addressing behavioural challenges in adopted children. Helen shares insights into understanding the root causes of these b…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Yoni Ejo, CEO of Diversity Adopt, to explore the educational challenges adopted children face, especially when it comes to cultural identity. Yoni shares …

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Julie Harmieson, Director of Education and National Strategy for Trauma Informed Schools UK, to talk about trauma-informed practices in schools, especiall…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he talks with Anthony about navigating the educational system as an adoptee. Anthony shares their personal experiences, reflecting on the challenges faced, the support that…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lisa to discuss her journey of adopting a child with a cleft lip and palate. Lisa talks about navigating the adoption process, advocating for support for …

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Jessie, who shares her journey of adopting siblings with additional needs. Throughout the conversation, Jessie offers invaluable insights into the adoptio…

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Stephen, a dedicated father and experienced educator, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of advocating for children with special educational needs (SE…

In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption.  Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping…

In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this …

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Eddie meets Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service for Adopt London South, part of the Adopt London RAA (Regional Adoption Agency) as she shares her experiences as a professional working in adoption and he…

Eddie meets Tony who together with his white partner adopted sibling boys who are mixed heritage and white.  Tony shares his family's story and how they celebrate and understand their unique identiti…

Eddies meets Esther and hears about her journey to adopt siblings as a single parent.  

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Eddie sits down with Mike, who was adopted as a baby and has since made contact with his birth family.  Together they explore Mike's experience of growing up adopted, making contact and developing re…

In the first episode of this exciting season of Adoption Shared Black Voices, our host Eddie Elliott shares his story of becoming an adoptive dad with his good friend, and well known actress, Victori…