The Truth About Older Child Adoption Part 1
When people hear there are thousands of children waiting to be adopted, it can sound like adopting an older child is straightforward. The truth? Older child adoption is often far more complex and chal...
3 Mar 56min
Adoption Timelines Explained at Every Stage
Adoption timelines can feel confusing and overwhelming — so we broke down EVERY stage. From home study to finalization, this episode walks you through what to expect, what can speed things up, and wh...
24 Feb 51min
10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part Two
In Part Two, Linda answers the final five home study questions adoptive parents are often too nervous to ask—covering red flags, second chances, comparisons, and what happens after the report is writt...
17 Feb 34min
The Super Bowl Ad That Started an Adoption Conversation
You asked if we saw the Super Bowl adoption ad… Yes. Yes, we did. And we recorded a reaction episode right away. When adoption shows up during the biggest advertising event of the year, the e...
10 Feb 37min
10 Home Study Questions You’re Too Afraid to Ask — Part One
In part one of this two-part series, adoption social worker Linda answers five home study questions that prospective adoptive parents often wonder about but may be hesitant to ask during the home stud...
3 Feb 39min
Mardie Caldwell: 40 Years of Faith-Led Adoption
For more than 40 years, Mardie Caldwell has walked alongside families and women navigating infertility, unplanned pregnancy, and adoption—always guided by faith, compassion, and a deep trust in God’s ...
27 Jan 53min
Lifetime Foundation: Supporting Women Who Choose Adoption
In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim share the heart and mission of the Lifetime Adoption Foundation, the nonprofit that sponsors the show.The Foundation exists to provide education...
20 Jan 26min
Choosing an Ethical Adoption Agency: Values Every Family Should Consider
Choosing an adoption agency is one of the most important decisions hopeful adoptive parents will make—yet many families aren’t sure what questions to ask or what values truly matter.In this episode of...
13 Jan 45min
