The Main Thing: For Episode 021 we're joined by adoptive mom and podcast host, Alex Fitten. It was an honor (and so much fun!) to have Alex join us and talk about the things that are hard to say . Not only is she sharing the beautiful story of how she and her husband have followed God’s calling in creating their family, but she’s also joining us in the trenches to talk about the tough stuff. Together we’re advocating for the importance of lifting one another up and communicating as adoptive and ...
Jun 22, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Main Thing: Sometimes you’re in a season, wading through a circumstance and you just can’t see or even imagine what’s next. We were reminded recently that we have promised to walk the day-to-day of adoptive mamahood --- together! So we’re doing just that with Episode 020: Don’t Forget to Remember, A Mama Mini-sode. We’re sharing what’s been happening in our worlds and what God has been teaching us amidst it all! Episode Resources: A family favorite both in written words and illustration is E...
Jun 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The Main Event: In Episode 019 we’re talking with Betsy Graham, fellow adoptive mom and superhero at building community among adoptive and foster families. She’s sharing her family’s story in addition to her mission to care for others and yourself. Her genuine heart and tender spirit were such an encouragement to us - we just loved this conversation! 2AM Resource: Betsy was kind enough to recommend to our 2AM community! They are linked below for purchase through our Amazon shop. Adopted for Life...
Jun 08, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The Main Thing: You asked, and we listened! We're taking a dive into the topic of parenting biological and adopted children in the same family. In Episode 018, Shannon Vining is here to talk about this --- and more! You won’t want to miss her story of strength and love matched with her steadfast trust in the Lord’s plan for their family. Episode Resources: We asked Shannon what she’s reading, and she highly recommended The Sacred Romance: Drawing Closer to the Heart of God . Check it out HERE. 2...
Jun 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Main Thing: This week for Episode 017 we're sitting down with Laura Kline, an adoptive mama and administrator of a Facebook community committed to connecting adoptive and foster moms through resources & relationship. Her personal story coupled with her passion for helping other moms make meaningful connections makes for an informative and encouraging episode! Episode Resources: A topic not often discussed, but of equal importance in the adoption community is “post-adoption blues.” Laura ...
May 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The Main Thing: This week for Episode 016 we’re joined by Dr. Madeleine Blancher, an accomplished pediatrician and trained child mental-health advocate. Trauma-informed care is a conversation we’ve revisited several times on the podcast and we're excited for this deep dive! Dr. Blancher introduces us to CARES and the Circle of Security platforms for trauma-informed, relationship-based care. Her years of experience and heart for children and families overflowed during our time together! Episode R...
May 18, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Main Thing: Rosie Mann from Forged in Fire is back with 2 Adoptive Mamas for Episode 015. Her insight and advice from Episode 003 was practical and helpful and so she's joined us to take a deeper dive into trauma-informed care. We're covering the three S's of trauma in today's episode - safety, sleep, and school. Episode Resources: Put Your Mother on the Ceiling by Richard de Mille Forged in Fire 2AM Connect: Have you subscribed to our newsletter? Stay connected with our community and update...
May 11, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Main Thing: It's time for Episode 014, a mini-sode, with just the mamas! We're talking about some of our favorite kid-friendly reads about adoption. We have some recommendations, but also hope you'll be inspired to share yours! Episode Resources: Check out these books and more at our resource page: 2 Adoptive Mamas 2AM Connect: Are you following us on Instagram? Find us @2adoptivemamas to keep up with content and what's to come! Support the show...
May 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Main Thing: It's time for Episode 013 and learning about how to ask for help. Join Liz as she talks with Kandace Lecocq from the Adoption Hacks podcast about why we struggle to ask, how to ask for real help, and some of the best ways to come alongside each other when the waters get choppy. Episode Resources: Find Adoption Hacks on Instagram @adoptionhacks 2 Adoptive Mamas 2AM Connect: Have you subscribed to our podcast on your favorite podcast player? We would be honored to have you join the...
Apr 27, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
The Main Thing: We're "Counting the Cost" of adoption in Episode 012 and hope you'll join our conversation with Rich Metcalfe and Trisha Priebe from Lifesong for Orphans. Their passion for supporting adoptive families emotionally, financially, and spiritually is unmatched. We were so encouraged, inspired, and challenged by our time together and know you will be too! Episode Resources: Lifesong's Website Lifesong Adoption Assistance Applications 2 Adoptive Mamas 2AM Connect: Join the community at...
Apr 20, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The Main Thing: Episode 011, Part 2 is a deeper dive into what it looks like to advocate for and thrive when FASD is part of your family's story. Natalie cites practical examples, points us to hope in the community, and continues to share about her own journey! If you didn't catch Part 1, we recommend catching up first - Natalie has a story to share that you won't want to miss! Episode Resources: Visit FASD Hope's website for more information and to connect with Natalie's ministry! Guided Growth...
Mar 31, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Main Thing: Episode 011, Part 1, is all about connecting with adoptive mom and FASD advocate Natalie. Her story and ministry to support other families touched by FASD is informative, encouraging, and a great source of hope. Join us for Part 1 to hear her story, and keep an eye out for Part 2 (released tomorrow!) to learn more about thriving in the day to day of FASD. Episode Resources: Visit FASD Hope's website for more information and to connect with Natalie's ministry Guided Growth by Ira ...
Mar 30, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Main Thing: Drew and Dan have been such an encouragement and support for us as we dreamt up 2 Adoptive Mama. Their wisdom, love, and selflessness has helped make all of this possible, and for that we can’t thank them enough. Episode 010 is all about hearing from them. So mamas, this is a great episode to pass along to the man in your life who is processing adoption or foster care in his own way. There’s a little something in this episode for everyone --- and it kind of has a double date vibe...
Mar 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The Main Thing: We should have had Harry Nilsson's Best Friend for our Episode 009 intro music, because this week you're meeting our best friends! Brooke & Crista have been part of our stories long before any of us were mamas. In this episode we're sitting down to talk about friends who get it and who have stuck by our sides, even though our journey into motherhood looked a little different. These friends are simply the best! Episode Resources: www.twoadoptivemamas.com/resources 2AM Connect:...
Mar 02, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The Main Thing: 2 Adoptive Mamas - bonus edition - is back again! Join us to learn about Sarah's experience (so far) with an adoption consultant as her family navigates "the wait" for their second domestic infant adoption. Episode Resources: Questions? Or want to learn more from Sarah's experience? E-mail us, hello@twoadoptivemamas.com. 2AM Connect: Don't miss a thing at 2 Adoptive Mamas! Subscribe to our newsletter HERE . Support the show...
Feb 25, 2021•18 min
The Main Thing: We have followed Mike and Kristen Berry at Confessions of An Adoptive Parent for years, and recently got to sit down with this incredible pair who have given so much goodness to the adoptive and foster care communities. We were (and still are) SO excited that this happened - and even more excited to share it with you! Join us as we conceptualize "life on a tilt" and how we can thrive in it - together! Episode Resources Facebook: Confessions of An Adoptive Parent Instagram: @hones...
Feb 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The Main Thing: We're excited to bring you some bonus content and 2 Adoptive Mamas " in real life" with a new mini-episode. We should clarify, we're always sharing "real life," but we're not always bringing you along for the daily happenings in our personal world. But today is different! Join us for a brief time to discuss the realities of moving (homes) and how we can support our families through the transition. Episode Resources: Boomer's Big Day - Check it out HERE. The Quilt Story - Check it...
Feb 11, 2021•19 min0
The Main Thing: One very snowy night in December we planned to record with adoptive mama, Kelly Ardt --- thanks to technology and teamwork we made it happen! Kelly has such a sweet story to share of welcoming three beautiful girls into their family. This story of faith, perseverance, and hope is one you won't want to miss. Kelly's heart for the Lord shines through their adoption story, reminding us that His way is perfect and more than we could ever imagine! Episode Resources: Kelly is currently...
Feb 02, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The Main Thing: Leslie Word is an adoptive mama who has an incredible story to share about how she and her husband built their family of 5. Her transparency, grace filled wisdom, and tough mama love are refreshing as we navigate what it means to be a transracial family in today's world. Leslie gives it to us straight, but also encourages us in the walk, helping to find our stride as mamas who have adopted transracially, are considering it, or just have questions. There is so much we can all lear...
Jan 19, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Main Thing: Michelle Campbell is an adoptive mama, wife, daughter, educator, and friend. She values and loves each part of who she is but balancing them all can be a juggling act. Finding joy in simple moments and making memories is what she strives to do. In this episode Michelle talks with us about advocating for your kiddo. While these examples are specific to medical care, so many principles relate to other aspects of parenting and caring for ourselves and our babies. Our favorite highli...
Jan 05, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 5
With the Christmas season upon us there's a whole lot of cheer, challenges, and hopefully not a shortage of cookies?! One thing is for sure, we all find ourselves in different seasons of life, and it's not lost on us the pressure and chaos the holidays can bring. Before we send 2020 off into the sunset, we wanted to gift a little bonus content. Sharing a piece of our hearts, we are highlighting where we find ourselves in this season of advent and how to set our families up for success amidst the...
Dec 17, 2020•24 min0
Today we're sitting down with Eleanor Delewski, a foster and adoptive mama with a heart of gold and a true passion for navigating the nuances of the adoption triad. No matter where you are in your foster or adoptive journey, Eleanor’s story will meet you there --- and then some. We love this episode - it got real, we laughed, and it hits home. Won’t you join us? Don't forget to visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and at twoadoptivemamas.com where you can find our blog, ways to connect with our comm...
Dec 08, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today we're sitting down with Rosie Mann, an adoptive mama and nurse licensed in specialized trauma care. She's a wealth of knowledge with a heart for meeting our kiddos right where they are with exactly what the need. No matter where you are in your journey as a mama, today's episode will encourage, inspire, and remind you that we're in this - together! Don't forget to visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and at twoadoptivemamas.com where you can find our blog, ways to connect with our community, o...
Dec 01, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In today’s episode we're taking our first deep dive into a topic that touches all of us no matter where we are at in our journey with adoption --- shadow feelings! Join us as we talk about what a shadow feeling is, open up about some of our own, and then share our go-to action steps on how to grow through these challenges. Don't forget to visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and at twoadoptivemamas.com where you can find our blog, ways to connect with our community, our Patreon , and an “easy to sho...
Dec 01, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
We’re Liz & Sarah, and we are Two Adoptive Mamas – it’s great to have you in this space! In today’s episode you’ll get to know us – how adoption is part of our families, how we ventured into this Two Adoptive Mamas space, and what our hope is as we spend more time together and take a deeper dive into different components of adoptive mama-hood. We’re so excited to bring you this content, please be sure to visit us on Instagram, Facebook, and at twoadoptivemamas.com where you can find our blog...
Nov 22, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
