Let's Talk Adoption

Let’s Talk Adoption, the original adoption podcast features new guests and topics each week relating to the adoption process, raising children, and pregnancy options. Created by Mardie Caldwell, adoption expert and author, Let's Talk Adoption brings hope and education to adoptive and birth parents each week, sharing the miracles created through a modern, open adoption.

Making Adoption Affordable 10/26/2015

Making Adoption Affordable Guest: Heather Featherston This show offers tips and secrets for financing your adoption and how to find new ways to help fund your adoption. Also discussed are ways to budget and to save money when making baby-related purchases. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126515

Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother 10/25/2015

Having a Relationship with a Birth Mother Guest: Melanie Beth Mosberg Birth mother Melanie Beth Moseberg discusses the importance of the relationship between the adoptive family and the birth parent(s), and offers tips for making that relationship go smoothly. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126590

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2 10/25/2015

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 2 Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the second part of this two-part program, Dr. Sophy talks about the effects of drug and alcohol on a child after birth, what parents can anticipate, and services that are available. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126593

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1 10/25/2015

Pre-Natal Abuse, Part 1 Guest: Dr. Charles Sophy What can you expect if your child has been exposed to pre-natal drug abuse? In the first part of this two-part show, Dr. Sophy discuses the effects of particular drugs at different times on the developing baby. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126596

Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do 10/25/2015

Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do Guest: Brenda Nixon Guest Brenda Nixon is an author, speaker, and educator. She joins the show to discuss child behavior and offer practical insight into the challenges of child rearing. She shares fascinating research about the nine temperaments children are born with and how they contribute toward personality. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126527

Adopting in India 10/25/2015

Adopting in India Guest: Hemlata Momaya Learn about the steps needed to begin an adoption from India with guest Hemlata Momaya. Discover what the government of India is doing right now with regard to adoption and about restrictions and requirements, the time involved, and what you can expect when pursing an adoption in India. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126518

When Are You Too Old to Adopt? 10/25/2015

When Are You Too Old to Adopt? Guest: Marlou Russell Can a person be too old to adopt? Lifestyles are changing, which has led to parenting at older ages. This can bring great benefits, as well as some challenges. Psychologist and author Marlou Russell offers her expertise on this topic and discusses various aspects of parenting later in life. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126524

Parenting Options 10/25/2015

Parenting Options Guest: Patricia Mindell Wondering what is right for you as you make decisions about becoming a parent? This show’s guest is a therapist who can help you explore this issue, discuss options and help determine what’s right for you. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126521

Waiting to Adopt 10/25/2015

Waiting to Adopt Guest: Geoff & Traci Morris Waiting for your child can be a difficult process. This program covers one couple’s story about how patience, faith, and hope play a role in the waiting game of adoption. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126566

Dealing with Fear About Birth Parents 10/25/2015

Dealing with Fear About Birth Parents Guest: Patricia Dischler Author and speaker Patricia discusses the topic of fear with regard to a relationship with birth parents. She offers insight into how birth parents feel themselves, and tips about how to learn, trust and overcome fear. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126569

10 Tips to Help You Succeed When Adopting 10/25/2015

10 Tips to Help You Succeed When Adopting Guest: Heather Featherston Are you considering adopting a child, and not sure where to start or what to do as you begin the adoption process? This program shares 10 things every family should know before they adopt to help them succeed. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126572

Adopting Multi-Racial Children 10/25/2015

Adopting Multi-Racial Children Guest: Rose Kent Author Rose Kent joins the show to discuss the dynamics of adopting multi-racial children. She also discusses what should be considered before adopting multi-racial children, as well as, the ins and outs of multi-racial adoption. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126575

Parenting Multiples 10/25/2015

Parenting Multiples Guest: Pamela Fierro Parenting twins (triplets, and more) can be a unique challenge. Guest Pamela Fierro is an author, web writer and producer, and mother of twins. She shares experiences, discusses issues that parents may not consider prior to adopting twins, and offers tips for dealing with the unusual challenges multiples present. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126578

Blending Adoptive and Biological Children 10/25/2015

Blending Adoptive and Biological Children Guest: Stacie Cahill This show’s guest is an author, psychotherapist and adoptive mother. She speaks about how to help your biological and adopted children understand who they are and their importance in your family. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126581

The Risk and Promise of International Adoption 10/25/2015

The Risk and Promise of International Adoption Guest: Dr. Ira Chasnoff Misconceptions and myths regarding international adoption are explored. Dr. Chasnoff discusses the risks, rewards and the most pressing issues and problems adoptive parents can face. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126584

Legal Rights of Grandparents 10/25/2015

Legal Rights of Grandparents Guest: Felice Webster When a family is facing an unplanned pregnancy, what rights do grandparents have? Adoption attorney Felice Webster answers questions about the legal options available to grandparents. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126587

Absent Black Father, Importance of Fathers 08/31/2015

Absent Black Father, Importance of Fathers Guest: Jamon Glover Jamon Glover is a speaker, author of How to Change Your Life in 2 Hours, and father of 4. Jamon and Mardie talk about the high percentage of absent black fathers and the impact it can have on their children. He also discusses characteristics to look for in a guy when you’re […] /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126545

How to Deal with Bullies 08/31/2015

How to Deal with Bullies Guest: Janet Heller Janet Heller is the author of How the Moon Regained Her Shape. She speaks about how she was bullied very early on in school and how to help your child if they are being bullied. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126548

Adopting as a Single Person (International) 08/31/2015

Adopting as a Single Person (International) Guest: Margaret Schwartz Author of The Pumpkin Patch, Margaret talks about the end of her relationship and her decision to go through with adopting internationally at the age of 44. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126551

Strengthening & Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 2 08/31/2015

Strengthening & Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 2 Guest: George & Lilly Parker In the second part of this two-part series, Pastor George Parker and his wife, Lilly, further how to keep your marriage strong during the stressful time of infertility and adoption. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126560

Strengthening & Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 1 08/31/2015

Strengthening & Renewing Your Marriage While Building Your Family, Part 1 Guest: George & Lilly Parker Starting a family can create a tremendous amount of stress and strain on a marriage, particularly when issues of infertility and adoption are involved. Host Mardie Caldwell is joined by Pastor George Parker and his wife Lilly, to discuss techniques you can use to strengthen your relationship during this time. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126563

How DNA is Changing Adoption 08/28/2015

How DNA is Changing Adoption Guest: Kristine Ashcroft The emerging science of DNA is making an impact in the world of adoption. Learn about the use of DNA in paternity testing, as well as its use to help adoptees confirm siblings and other family members. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126599

Why is Autism on the Rise? 08/28/2015

Why is Autism on the Rise? Guest: Dr. Ron Huff Autism is on the rise not only in the U.S. but world-wide. Specialist Ronald Huff discusses the history of autism, what parents can look for, treatment, and available services. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126605

Adoption Assistance Program 08/28/2015

Adoption Assistance Program Guest: Jim Handy Adoption Attorney and adoptive father Jim Handy joins the show to discuss everything you have ever wanted to know about the adoption assistance program. You’ll learn what it is and how it can help you and your child. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126608

Selling Abortions 08/28/2015

Selling Abortions Guest: Carol Everett Hear about the behind-the-scenes facts from an abortion clinic, things few people know about. Carol Everett, a prior abortion clinic owner, shares information you’ll be surprised to learn. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126611

Faith in Adoption 08/28/2015

Faith in Adoption Guest: Robyn Henk Guest Robyn Henk is an author, adoptive mother and grandmother who discusses the challenges of infertility and how faith helped her through the difficult times. Comfort and understanding can be found through discovering God’s bigger dream for you. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126614

Answers to Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions 08/28/2015

Answers to Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions Guest: William Perez What tax credits are available to you? How can you reduce your tax base when adopting? The vocabulary and basics of these topics will be covered so you can be better prepared! /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126617

Foster Care: Why Aren’t People Adopting in the U.S.? 08/28/2015

Foster Care: Why Aren’t People Adopting in the U.S.? Guest: Cynthia Savage Why aren’t people adopting in the U.S.? How has the foster care system been changing? This show explores why people are choosing to adopt abroad and how that’s affected our systems here in the U.S. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126620

Large Family Adoption 08/28/2015

Large Family Adoption Guest: James Derk From 1997-2001, the Derk’s adopted seven children, six of whom were siblings from Hungary. Hear about how they set out to adopt them and the maze they encountered. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126623

International Travel Tips for Adopting 08/28/2015

International Travel Tips for Adopting Guest: Marie Bartlett-Sloan Whether you’re traveling internationally to adopt your child, or have children you’ll be taking along with you, this program offers tips and important information to help you prepare and succeed in your journey. /episode/index/show/letstalkadoption/id/12126626

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