Episode 31 - Season 4: The First Call with an Expectant Mom
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
Release Date: 12/01/2025
Episode 41 - Season 5: Reflections from the Heart
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
In this special season finale of Adoption Diaries: Adoption from the Heart, Annie & Caitlin come together and reflect on the stories that have shaped this season and offer personal takeaways. Join them as they celebrate the wisdom of the season, the beauty of shared experiences, and the ways in which listening to these voices can guide, support, and transform families on their own adoption journeys. ------ If you are wanting to learn more about who we are and what we do, feel free to head over to Wanting to connect? Head over to our
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Episode 40 - Season 5: Quick Tip - Their Story, Not Ours: Navigating Adoption Questions from Day One
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
This quick tip episode of Adoption Diaries explores how to talk about adoption from the very beginning - and how those conversations should evolve once your child has their own voice and story. From instrusive questions to well-meaning but misinformed ones, we share how we respond matters just as much as what we say. Annie and Caitlin offer a practical guide for protecting your child's dignity, using respectful language, and leaving space for your child to share their story in their own time. If you are wanting to learn more about who we are what we do, head over...
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Episode 39 - Season 5: The Dad Perspective - Love, Fear, and Fatherhood in Adoption
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
In this heartfelt episode of Adoption Diaries, Annie & Caitlin sit down with a very special guest - Caitlin's husband, Tim Munsie - to explore a perspective we don't hear nearly enough in the adoption community: the father's experience. As a dad to two biological children and one adopted son, Tim offers a thoughtful and honest look at how adoption reshaped his understanding of fatherhood, family, and love. Tim shares about what he felt leading up to the adoption, questions he wrestled with, and reflect on the dynamics of blending biological and adoptive experiences under...
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Episode 38 - Season 5: Guided with Love: A Client's Story of Adoption & Support
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
In this heart-forward episode of Adoption Diaries, Annie & Caitlin sit down with Tiny Hearts client, Amanda, to share a story rooted in courage, vulnerability, and deep love. As part of our new series, Adoptions from the Heart, this conversation invites listeners into the real, lived experience of one family's adoption journey - told with honesty, tenderness, and the wisdom that only comes from walking it firsthand. Our guest opens up about their path to adoption - how they navigatedd hope and uncertainty, the moments that changed everything, and the profound love that...
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Episode 37 - Season 5: Quick Tips - Communication Matters
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
Good communication can change everything - and this episode is packed with practical, bite-sized advice to help families strengthen how they connect throughout their journey. Annie & Caitlin share quick, actionable tips for communicating with agencies, and adoption professionals, all through the lens of respect and compassion. This conversation reminds listeners that communication isn't about saying the perfect thing, but about showing up with consistency, clarity, and care. Whether you're navigating paperwork or heartfelt conversations, this episode leaves you with...
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Episode 36 - Season 5: Adoption Through Generations: A Conversation with a Grammie Impacted by Adoption
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
In this episode, Annie & Caitlin sit down with Donna Shibley, Annie's mother, to reflect on the ripple effects of adoption within their family. Donna shares her heartfelt perspective on Annie's adoption journey, offering insight into how adoption has shaped their family dynamics across generations. This conversation dives into the challenges and joys of navigating adoption with loved ones, while celebrating the enduring love and legacy adoption brings. Donna also opens up about what it has meant to watch her daughter step into motherhood through adoption - how...
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Episode 35 - Season 5: Stories from the Heart - An Introduction to Season 5
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
Join Annie & Caitlin as they kick off Season 5 of Adoption Diaries with an overview of their new series, Stories from the Heart. In this opening episode, they set the stage for the heartfelt, real, and deeply personal conversations to come - stories from individuals whose lives have been forever shaped by adoption. This season is about uncovering narratives that resonate with vulnerability, love, courage, and connection. Heart stories matter - the ones that remind us why love, honesty, and humanity have to stay at the center of the journey. Annie & Caitlin will...
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Episode 34 - Season 4: Growing Together - Resources for the Older Adoptee (ft. Elena S. Hall)
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
As children grow, their understanding of adoption evolves - and so does the role of adoptive parents. Tune into this insightful conversation that Annie & Caitlin have with Elena S. Hall, author and adoptee. Learn how parents can support older adoptees thorugh changing emotions, identity, and development, and new questions that arise over time. Together, we will talk through resources, books, and voices to listen to as your family grows. This episode offers both encouragement and education, helping adoptive families stay grounded and responsive as they walk alongside...
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Episode 33 - Season 4: Transracial Adoption in Real Life
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
Transracial adoption is a lifelong journey of learning, listening, and intentionality. In this episode, Annie & Caitlin share practical ways families can support their child's identity and belonging - from choosing barbershops and doctors offices to surrounding your child with diverse representation in books, toys, and media. They dive into why these seemingly small choices matter deeply for a child's self-worth and cultural connection. Drawing from their own experiences, Annie & Caitlin share resources and tools that help transracial families from awareness to...
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Episode 32- Season 4: Your Adoption Profile Book & Beyond (ft. Kendahl from Little Ampersand & Co.)
Adoption Diaries with Annie & Caitlin
Your adoption journey begins with the relationships you build - and your connection with professionals is one of the most important. In this conversation with Kendahl, Annie, & Caitlin they talk about all things adoption, including why your profile book matters, and how those early interactions can shape your experience in meaningful ways. Together, they break down what makes a strong profile book, how to highlight your family's authentic story, and how to approach professional partnerships with confidence. Whether you are just starting or refreshing your profile, this...
info_outlineThat first call with an expectant Mom can hold so much anticipation - and a lot of emotion. In this episode, Annie & Caitlin walk through how to prepare for the conversation, what questions to ask (and what to avoid), and how to create a safe, genuine space for connection.
They offer language, mindset shifts, and real examples of how to lead with empathy and humility, rather than pressure or perfection. Whether it's your first call or you've had several, this episode helps families understand how trust is built from the very first conversation - one small, thoughtful step at a time.
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