Let's Talk Adoption
Adoption is complex. It can be filled with joy, but it also comes with challenges, questions, and moments of uncertainty. This podcast is a place to explore all sides of adoption with honesty and compassion.
Whether you’re an adoptee, an adoptive parent, a birth parent, or simply someone interested in learning more, we share real stories and expert insights to help you better understand the impact adoption has on individuals and families. Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of adoption with openness and understanding.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Birth Mother & Adoptive Mom, Same Child, Part 1
Guest: Shawna & Elaine Wilson
Part 1 of a 2 part show, this is a very personal conversation with a birth mother who chose adoption for her newborn baby girl and the adoptive mother she chose for her …
Part 1 of a 2 part show, this is a very personal conversation with a birth mother who chose adoption for her newborn baby girl and the adoptive mother she chose for her …
00:25:02 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Legal Aspects of Birth Fathers
Guest: Jim Handy
Jim answers the legal questions about birth fathers, legal father and presumed fathers and their rights.
Jim answers the legal questions about birth fathers, legal father and presumed fathers and their rights.
00:25:02 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
I’m Older; Can I Still Adopt?
Guest: Kristine Mason
A Lifetime coordinator talks about adopting when you are older. She gives some scenarios as to the types of adoptive parents that choose adoption later in life.
A Lifetime coordinator talks about adopting when you are older. She gives some scenarios as to the types of adoptive parents that choose adoption later in life.
00:25:01 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
6 Most Common Myths About Birth Moms
Guest: Kristine Mason
Kristine talks in depth about the six most common myths about birth mothers. She provides answers to the questions you have always wondered about, but were afraid to ask in case…
Kristine talks in depth about the six most common myths about birth mothers. She provides answers to the questions you have always wondered about, but were afraid to ask in case…
00:25:01 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Open, Semi-Open, & Closed Adoptions
Guest: Kim Lopez
Kim a Lifetime Adoption coordinator, talks about some important issues if you are considering open, semi-open or closed adoptions. Mardie and Kim bring up some pros and cons on each…
Kim a Lifetime Adoption coordinator, talks about some important issues if you are considering open, semi-open or closed adoptions. Mardie and Kim bring up some pros and cons on each…
00:25:04 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
How Adoption Has Changed Over the Years
Guest: Kim Lopez
A look at how adoption has changed throughout the years. Today, we speak with Kim, a Lifetime Adoption coordinator, who provides guests with tips and questions to ask when getting st…
A look at how adoption has changed throughout the years. Today, we speak with Kim, a Lifetime Adoption coordinator, who provides guests with tips and questions to ask when getting st…
00:24:56 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Funding & Foster Adoption
Guest: Kim Felder
As a birth mother and adoptive parent, Kim talks about her children and the foster care process in California. Kim shares tips for foster adoption, info about the process, and resou…
As a birth mother and adoptive parent, Kim talks about her children and the foster care process in California. Kim shares tips for foster adoption, info about the process, and resou…
01:03:54 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Follow Your Heart
Guest: Lori Paris
Our guest Lori Paris is the author of “Follow Your Heart,” a book about a young woman who discovers she was adopted as an infant. Lori herself was adopted at three weeks old throug…
Our guest Lori Paris is the author of “Follow Your Heart,” a book about a young woman who discovers she was adopted as an infant. Lori herself was adopted at three weeks old throug…
00:55:06 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Adopting Beyond State Lines
Guest: Jim Handy
Join us as we hear answers from attorney Jim Handy to questions regarding adopting outside of your state. He touches on a variety of questions that are helpful for anyone who might b…
Join us as we hear answers from attorney Jim Handy to questions regarding adopting outside of your state. He touches on a variety of questions that are helpful for anyone who might b…
01:01:56 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
The Gift of Adoption – How to Fund Your Adoption
Guest: Karen Higgens
Karen explains her interest in adoption and how she has been touched by adoption. She also answers questions about how to fund your adoption and make adoption a reality in your …
Karen explains her interest in adoption and how she has been touched by adoption. She also answers questions about how to fund your adoption and make adoption a reality in your …
00:56:16 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Adoptee Search & Reunion – Beginning the Search
Guest: Marri Rillera
Our guest for this episode is adoption professional Marri Rillera, who works for a reunion registry. She joins us to share how adoptees can begin the search for their birth pare…
Our guest for this episode is adoption professional Marri Rillera, who works for a reunion registry. She joins us to share how adoptees can begin the search for their birth pare…
00:53:13 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
The Grief Triad
Guest: Judi Sobrero
Our guest for this episode of Let's Talk Adoption is Judi Sobrero, a marriage and family therapist. The adoption triad includes the adoptive parents, birth mother, and the adoptee…
Our guest for this episode of Let's Talk Adoption is Judi Sobrero, a marriage and family therapist. The adoption triad includes the adoptive parents, birth mother, and the adoptee…
00:25:02 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Older Parent Adoption
Guest: Kay Kopit
Our guest is Kay Kopit, an adoptive mother, business owner, and columnist. Kay was in her fifties when she and her husband adopted. Tune in and learn what older parent adoption is li…
Our guest is Kay Kopit, an adoptive mother, business owner, and columnist. Kay was in her fifties when she and her husband adopted. Tune in and learn what older parent adoption is li…
00:41:07 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Korean Adoption
Guest: Chris Winston
Chris Winston has two Korean-born children and is Chairperson for KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network). When she adopted her children decades ago, there weren’…
Chris Winston has two Korean-born children and is Chairperson for KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network). When she adopted her children decades ago, there weren’…
00:54:55 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Birth Grandparents & Adoption
Guest: Charlene Yoder
Charlene Yoder joins us to discuss her experience as a birth grandmother. Tune in and hear how she supported her daughter in her adoption decision, the difficulties she faced, …
Charlene Yoder joins us to discuss her experience as a birth grandmother. Tune in and hear how she supported her daughter in her adoption decision, the difficulties she faced, …
00:54:55 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Adoption Communication in the Family
Guest: Patricia Dorner
Licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage & family counselor, and adoptive parent Patricia is the author of “Talking to Your Child About Adoption.” She shares her his…
Licensed professional counselor, licensed marriage & family counselor, and adoptive parent Patricia is the author of “Talking to Your Child About Adoption.” She shares her his…
00:55:16 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Orphans of Cambodia/No Child Left Out
Guest: Elizabeth Mallory
Elizabeth Mallory left her position as a management consultant in order to adopt two young orphans from Cambodia. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Elizabeth shares he…
Elizabeth Mallory left her position as a management consultant in order to adopt two young orphans from Cambodia. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Elizabeth shares he…
00:56:05 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
The Impact of Adoption
Guest: Flory Herman
Flory Herman is an adoption attorney, filmmaker and adoptive mom. She’s here at Let’s Talk Adoption to share about her experience and how it led her to create the documentary fil…
Flory Herman is an adoption attorney, filmmaker and adoptive mom. She’s here at Let’s Talk Adoption to share about her experience and how it led her to create the documentary fil…
00:30:52 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Healing the Adoption Experience
Guest: Nancy Parkhill
Nancy Parkhill is a licensed professional clinical counselor; her specialties include adoption, attachment, adoption search & reunion, relationship counseling, family counselin…
Nancy Parkhill is a licensed professional clinical counselor; her specialties include adoption, attachment, adoption search & reunion, relationship counseling, family counselin…
00:43:27 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
Open Adoption & Upcoming Legislation
Guest: Adam Pertman
Tune in and hear as our host Mardie Caldwell interviews Adam Pertman. He is the author of “Adoption Nation” and Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.
Tune in and hear as our host Mardie Caldwell interviews Adam Pertman. He is the author of “Adoption Nation” and Executive Director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute.
00:41:47 |
Wed 26 Aug 2015
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