Act Of Love Adoptions

What does it mean to become a family through adoption? In this inspiring episode of the A Act of Love Adoptions Podcast, we sit down with an adoptive mother who shares her international adoption journey and the heartfelt story behind writing a children's book featuring llamas. Through a fun and meaningful story, she teaches children that families don't have to look alike to be filled with uncondit...

What do you do when you're told your child won't succeed? How do you navigate special education, foster care, disabilities, mental health challenges, school advocacy, and educational advocacy? In this powerful episode of the A Act of Love Adoptions Podcast, we sit down with Paula Yost—attorney, advocate, foster care supporter, adoptive mother, and author—to discuss how parents can become strong ad...

In this powerful episode of the A Act of Love Adoptions Podcast, we sit down with Lenaya to share her personal adoption story. This heartfelt conversation highlights the real emotions, strength, and love that come with the adoption journey. As we recognize Birth Mother’s Day, we honor the incredible courage, sacrifice, and love of birth mothers everywhere. Lenaya’s story is a beautiful reminder of...

Open adoption can be beautiful—but it can also be challenging if expectations aren’t clear. In this episode of the A Act of Love Adoptions Podcast, we talk about the #1 reason open adoptions struggle: communication. Whether you are a birth parent, adoptive family, or exploring adoption, this episode gives real, practical guidance to help you build healthy relationships. With over 30 years of exper...

In this episode of the A Act of Love Adoptions Podcast, we sit down with Kellen Hansen, known on TikTok as “That One Adopted Guy.” Kellen shares his powerful and personal adoptee story, including meeting his birth father, discovering more about his birth family, and the meaningful decision to name his daughter after his birth mother. This heartfelt conversation explores the real experiences of ado...

In this powerful episode of the Act of Love Adoption Podcast, a birth mom, adoptee, and adoptive mom come together to share their real adoption stories honest, emotional, and full of love. You’ll hear what adoption feels like from every side of the triad. The courage of a birth mother’s choice, the perspective of an adoptee growing up, and the heart of an adoptive mom learning through love and ope...

In this inspiring episode, Kayla Moffitt mom to 5 siblings adopted from foster care, National Communications Coordinator for Foster the Family, and certified  TBRI® Practitioner.  She   shares her journey of parenting children from hard places with compassion, humor, and hope. Kayla opens up about the realities of foster care adoption, the importance of trauma-informed parenting, and how to build...

In this podcast meet Ayden Lincoln, an adoption advocate, adoptee,  writer, and survivor with a powerful story of hope and healing. Born in China and abandoned shortly after birth with the umbilical cord still attached, Ayden was found in a box at a train station and spent nearly the first year of life in an orphanage. Adopted into a loving family in Pennsylvania, Ayden’s life changed — but so did...

In this powerful episode of the Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with Avonley Lightstone, an adoptee and author of Strength of Scars, a raw and moving memoir about survival, resilience, faith, and healing. At just three years old, Avonley’s life was forever changed by a tragic fire that separated her from her family. What followed were years marked by abuse, abandonment, and deep heartbre...

In this heartfelt episode of our adoption podcast, we sit down with Lauren, an adoptive mom who shares her incredible journey of adopting surprise twin boys and, later, their unexpected biological sibling. Lauren opens up about the emotional moments of saying “yes” to twins she hadn’t planned for and the unexpected call that changed everything, a third baby, biologically related, needed a home too...

In this episode of the A Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with Brooklyn, an adoptee who courageously opens up about her adoption journey, identity, family relationships, and the emotional realities of growing up adopted. Brooklyn shares her honest experiences. What helped her, what she wishes others understood, and how adoption shaped the person she is today. This conversation offers deep...

In this episode, Heidi talks with Carl Young & Joel Sheagren, authors of Embracing Hope, a groundbreaking guide for parents raising teens with ASD, ADHD, FASD, and trauma-related challenges. They break down the science of neurodiversity into simple, practical tools using the 10 brain domains model, real-life scenarios, and over 72 actionable strategies, including the BUILD Method. Whether you'...

In this fun and uplifting episode, we chat with Melissa, an adoptive mom who turned her love for family time and the outdoors into something amazing. After going through her own adoption journeys, she started Give Hope RV, a nonprofit that helps adoptive families go camping, enjoy the fresh air, and make great memories together. Melissa shares how her adoption experiences inspired her to create a...

In this heartfelt episode of our adoption podcast, we sit down with Chantel, a compassionate and resilient adoptive mom, as she opens up about her personal adoption journey. From navigating the decision to adopt to building a lifelong bond with her child, Chantel shares the emotional highs, challenges, and beautiful moments that come with adoptive parenting. Whether you’re a hopeful adoptive paren...

In this powerful episode of A Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with a brave birth mom named Karma as she shares her emotional journey of placing her baby for adoption. She opens up about the challenges, love, and strength it took to make this decision and how adoption has shaped her life today. You can follow the link to Karmas Linktree https://linktr.ee/karmasbitchh Topics Covered: Why s...

In this heartfelt episode of A Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with Jaeger an adoptee as he shares his personal adoption journey. From growing up as an adoptee to navigating identity, family relationships, and self-discovery, he opens up about the challenges, emotions, and triumphs that have shaped his life.  Topics Covered:  Growing up as an adoptee: identity & belonging  Navigating...

Placing a child for adoption is one of the hardest and most selfless decisions a birth mother can make. In this emotional episode, Gerrianne, a brave birth mother shares her story—why she chose adoption, the challenges she faced, and the love that guided her decision. She opens up about her journey, the support she received, and her hopes for her child’s future. Whether you’re considering adoption...

In this heartwarming episode of our adoption podcast, we sit down with an adoptive mom who shares her powerful and positive adoption story. She opens up about the emotional growth, surprises, and joys that came with her adoption journey, offering support and insight for both hopeful adoptive parents and those already navigating adoptive parenting. Her story is a beautiful reminder that love makes...

In this episode, we sit down with  Mike Gaines , author of Michael Gets Adopted  heartfelt story inspired by his own adoption journey. Adopted at  two and a half years old , Mike shares how he reimagined his story through an older child's perspective—shining a light on the challenges older children face in finding a forever home. Dedicated to his late mother, this beautifully illustrated book is a...

In this episode of A Act of Love: Adoption Stories, we welcome Kendahl, an adoptive mom and thriving business owner, to share her powerful story. Kendahl dives into her adoption journey, the transformative experience of becoming a mom through adoption, and how she manages the delicate balance of motherhood and entrepreneurship. She offers heartfelt advice for families considering adoption, insight...

In this episode, we sit down with Kayle Barney, an inspiring adoptive mom, to discuss her incredible journey through adoption. Kayle shares her experiences, the challenges and joys of being an adoptive parent, and her heartfelt advice for anyone considering adoption. Topics Covered in This Episode: The emotional process of adoption Building a bond with adopted children Overcoming adoption challeng...

In this episode of A Act of Love Podcast, we sit down with Phillip Enkey, Adoptee, and talented singer/songwriter who shares his personal adoption journey and how it has shaped his music and life. From the challenges of identity and belonging to the powerful stories that inspired his artistry, Phillip opens up about his experiences as an adoptee and how he channels them into creative expression. J...

In this episode, we meet Danielle, a courageous birth mother who made the heart-wrenching decision to place two of her children for adoption. Danielle shares the emotional rollercoaster she experienced, from discovering she was pregnant to finding the perfect families for her children. Her journey is one of love, strength, and selflessness, as she made these decisions with her children’s futures i...

In this episode, we sit down with Quincy, a birth father who shares his deeply personal journey through the adoption process. Quincy opens up about the emotional complexities he faced when he made the decision to place his child for adoption, a choice that was born out of love and a desire to provide a better future for his son. Through his candid reflections, Quincy explores the often overlooked...

In this podcast episode, Nate and Afton share their heartfelt journey as an adoptive family, offering a personal and candid glimpse into the highs and lows of the adoption process. They discuss their experiences, from the decision to adopt to navigating the complex legal and emotional landscape that followed. Nate and Afton open up about the challenges, joys, and lessons learned along the way, inc...