From There, To Here

Hosts Jess and Shannon end their first season of “From There, To Here” by reflecting on this season’s episodes.  We share what we’ve learned from doing this podcast.  We talk about how this podcast has evolved, and the top 5 downloaded episodes that listeners should be sure to check out during this off season. Hosts talk about what their families will be doing during the off season, and share some...

Hosts, Jess and Shannon, sit down for a conversation with Claire, an adoption social worker.   With nearly 20 years of experience, Claire shares insightful perspective about working with both birth families (primarily birth mothers) and adoptive families.  We discuss the process, expenses, and share honest feelings.  Claire shares some personal stories associated with adoption, as well as some of...

Our guest, Megan, leads with lived experiences. From the shocking moment her water broke at just 24 weeks, her story unfolds into a heart-wrenching stay in the NICU that she never could have fathomed. Born early, at 4 pounds, Megan’s daughter Lennon, immediately faced health challenges upon delivery.  What happened to Lennon after that is unthinkable.  Megan's story also shines a light on the...

The human body is truly remarkable. In this episode, our guest unveils her journey towards embracing her body and intuition. Sara's story serves as a powerful reminder to persevere, even in the face of adversity such as enduring multiple miscarriages, battling a brain tumor, and coping with partial facial paralysis. Overcoming trauma may be a heavy task, but it is also an essential one, as it...

In an interview with Candace, we learn about her journey From There, To Here.  Both of Candace’s sons have a terminal disease called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  Despite the devastating impact of this disease, Candace's spirit has allowed her to find glimmers of hope amidst the darkness of this diagnosis.  From navigating countless doctor's appointments and immersing herself in the laby...

Because everyone has something, hosts interview Kerri, founder of Waunakee Project BRAVE.  In this episode, you will learn the what and why of Project BRAVE.  Breaking the stigma that surrounds mental health and substance abuse is at the forefront of the why.  As hosts know through their own journeys, “darkness cannot exist when we bring things to light.”  Through inspirational music, storytelling...

In this episode, Host Jess embarks on a transformative somatic healing journey with the remarkable coach Amanda. Having previously enlightened us with her profound wisdom on health and holistic healing, Amanda now invites listeners to join her in assisting Jess as she navigates the intricate web of emotions surrounding a significant life event affecting her son (and many families during the month...

Shannon and Jess are delighted to have Amanda Boerboom, a somatic healing coach, join them to share her extensive knowledge on health and holistic healing. Amanda will enlighten us on the concept of somatic embodiment coaching, its potential beneficiaries, and how it stands out from other healing methods. In an unplanned mini session, host Shannon discovers the universal benefits of somatic healin...

Liquid gold- why is it called that? In this episode hosts answer that question as they delve into the topic of breastfeeding and everything associated with it. They engage in conversations about whether breastfeeding is solely for biological mothers or if it's a viable choice for transgender individuals or adoptive parents. They discuss potential scenarios, tasting breast milk, hormones, pump...

The hosts’ are excited to welcome back their husbands for their 3rd Steal the Mic episode.  The men step back into the spotlight to respond to a previous episode about choices.  They share their experiences with choices when dealing with infertility and how they face choices personally. Shannon’s husband shares a significant choice that he has recently made.  Expect a heartwarming and enlightening...

The hosts engage in a discussion regarding the terminology "given up." While it may feel natural to use this terminology when referring to objects, it is unthinkable to consider abandoning a person.  Is this mindset a result of societal influence? Can we reshape our perception of these words? The hosts unanimously agree that adoption is an intentional, conscious, loving and considerate a...

In this captivating interview, we are joined by our special guest, Stephine.  She fearlessly unveils her remarkable adoption tale and the profound healing expedition that followed.  Through this enlightening conversation, we delve into the depths of Stephine's resilience and discover how she triumphed over the traumatic discovery that the person she had always believed to be her mother was, i...

In this heartfelt interview, Laura shares her adoption journey;  focusing primarily on her desire to find out more about her biological parents and origin of birth. Laura reads powerful letters she received from her foster mom and foster sister,  after leaving them over 40 years ago.  She talks about what it was like as a child, feeling like she didn’t belong.  Laura shares how she works to overco...

We are circling back!  In an exploratory conversation, hosts discuss past episodes.  This episode digs deeper into the immense influence of our words. The hosts’ unwavering beliefs lie in the notion that words possess an inherent vibrational force. To manifest positive energy, we must harness the power of positive language. The very essence of vibration and energy intertwine with the transformativ...

In a remarkable display of bravery, Missy, a former addict, joins hosts Shannon and Jess to courageously recount her journey of triumph over heroin addiction. With a desire to prove that recovery is possible, she bares her soul, shedding light on the harrowing path she once walked. Missy delves into the origins of her addiction, exposing the painful reality of relapse, the haunting experiences of...

Postpartum depression can affect anyone, regardless of their journey to parenthood - even after many years of infertility.  A wise listener, Emily, brought this important topic to our attention, so we invited her on to dig into the discussion.  It's definitely a complex topic, and it's important to remember that having mixed emotions after finally achieving something you've wanted f...

Which path do we follow?  As humans we experience choices everyday.  It is like we are living in our own choose your own adventure book.  Some are easy to make, and some are really difficult.  When having to make a hard choice, how do we choose to see it through a love based lens versus fear based lens?  It has to be a conscious choice and we acknowledge this isn’t always easy!  Hosts dive deeper...

Hosts, Jess and Shannon, welcome Stephanie Kraemer as she opens up about her infertility journey. She shares a heartfelt story about the waiting game that comes with this process.  It's a privilege to have Stephanie with us, as she sheds light on a topic that is often kept behind closed doors. For the past three and a half years, Stephanie and her husband have been on a courageous journey tow...

In this episode we talk about the very complicated loss of Shannon’s adoptive daughter’s birth-mom.  The subject came up due to celebrating a first heavenly birthday.  Addiction, adoption, and loss of loved ones are major topics in this episode.   We touched on the question - how do we, as parents, deal with big emotions in front of our children in a way that promotes safety, healing, and moving f...

*OUR MOST LISTENED TO EPISODE* You don't want to miss it!  Jacob joins us to share what it was like for him discovering that he was gay, coming out to his family and friends, and thoughts about the future.  Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook , Instagram & TikTok . Visit our From There, To Here website. Support the show

Husbands, Boy Jess & Ben, return for their second Steal the Mic episode to talk about the joy of being a father, naps, how celebrating Father's Day evolved for them, and a few feelings about it too.  In this episode they acknowledge all the men in their lives that have contributed to the fathers they have become. You might also hear a bit about golf, fishing, boating and kids art projects...

Should Jess buy another blankie?  Jess and Shannon discuss supporting their children through disappointment with co-regulation. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook , Instagram & TikTok . Visit our From There, To Here website. Support the show

Part 2:  Interview about infertility with Jess' family member, Emily Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook , Instagram & TikTok . Visit our From There, To Here website. Support the show

Interview about infertility with Jess' family member, Emily Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook , Instagram & TikTok . Visit our From There, To Here website. Support the show

Shannon and Jess discuss the impact of labels. Be sure to follow From There, To Here on Facebook , Instagram & TikTok . Visit our From There, To Here website. Support the show