Adoption in Focus - Transracial adoption, heritage and finding birth family with adopted adult Michelle ‘Mother’ Hubbard
In this episode, Leigh is joined by adoptee, poet, writer, African drummer, and public speaker Michelle “Mother” Hubbard. Michelle shares her experience of transracial adoption, exploring her heritage...
21 Loka 202452min
Adoption in Focus - Janette and how being adopted has positively impacted her life.
For this episode we are joined by Janette who was adopted as a young child. She talks about what adoption means to her, how it has impacted her life positively and what it was like growing up knowing ...
17 Syys 202428min
Adoption in Focus - Natalie, the adoption process, early permanence and three siblings.
In this episode Leigh talks to Natalie about the adoption process, early permanence and contact between siblings. "They were amazing brothers straight away. You see them together and think well, tha...
14 Elo 202449min
Adoption in Focus - Adopting brothers and sisters
We were so lucky to be joined by Jodie who adopted a brother and sister with her partner through Adoption Focus. Jodie talks about the highs and lows of their journey through the adoption process an...
10 Heinä 202441min
Adoption in Focus - 10 years on
In this episode, Lisa speaks to Nathan who adopted his children with Adoption Focus 10 years ago. Nathan reflects candidly on his journey as a single adopter, covering areas including expectations ver...
30 Touko 202435min
Adoption in Focus - Adoption Support and Parenting with PACE
We were so lucky for Adoption Focus’ Laura to be joined by Judd and Matt one of our Adoption Focus same sex couples for a fantastic podcast episode about their adoption journey, the adoption support t...
15 Touko 202450min
In conversation with Sophie - Adoptee and Adoption Focus panel member
In this episode Leigh talks to Sophie, an adoptee and one of our panel members. She talks to us about panel and her personal experiences of adoption including the importance of life story work and sup...
4 Maalis 202426min
Adoption in Focus - CEO Anna Sharkey
In the first episode, Leigh is joined by Adoption Focus CEO Anna Sharkey. Anna gives a fascinating insight into her background and her personal and professional experiences of adoption, talks about th...
18 Tammi 202452min
