Adoption in Focus - FASD: Finding Strength, Support and Success Featuring Maggie May
In this episode, Leigh and Sarah are joined by Maggie May, a 29-year-old FASD advocate, mentor and adoptee, to explore what it is really like to live with FASD. Maggie May shares her personal journey...
7 Sep 1h 8min
Adoption in Focus - Mike and Caroline, Building a Family through Early Permanence
In this episode of Adoption in Focus, Mike and Caroline share their family's journey through early permanence adoption, offering an honest look at what it means to welcome a child into your home while...
25 Juni 58min
Adoption in Focus - Faith, Adoption and Belonging: A Conversation with Reverend Doctor Sarah
In this episode, we’re joined by Reverend Doctor Sarah to explore how faith can shape the journey of adoption and family life. Together we talk about navigating joy and sadness in adoption, welcoming...
14 Apr 29min
Adoption in Focus - Alex's journey adopting an older child as a single parent
In this episode we’re joined by Alex, a single adopter who shares her honest and deeply personal experience of welcoming an older child into her life. Alex reflects on what first drew her to adopting...
12 Mars 36min
Adoption in Focus - Jo & Joe: Navigating Birth Family Contact
In this episode Lisa talks with Jo and Joe about one of the most important and often daunting parts of adoption: contact with birth family. They’ll share their journey from the early stages of adopti...
12 Feb 38min
Adoption in Focus - Adoption, Trauma, and Identity: Adoptee Chris’ Perspective
Chris shares his personal journey as an adoptee, reflecting on the lifelong impact of early trauma after being removed from his biological parents as a baby and adopted at the age of two. Although he ...
14 Jan 34min
Adoption in Focus - John's story: The highs and lows of the matching process and bringing your child home
In this moving and insightful episode, John takes us through the journey he and his partner undertook to grow their family through adoption. He reflects on the emotional highs and lows of the matchin...
11 Dec 202547min
Adoption in Focus - Gail’s Story: Parenting Through Trauma and Finding Connection
This episode offers a heartfelt look at parenting through trauma, neurodiversity and adoption. Our guest, Gail shares her family's journey from the challenges that surfaced with the arrival of a new s...
12 Nov 202553min
