Every open adoption story is unique and yet they all have one important thing in common – so much love for the child. On this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast, Hali (Birthmom) and Lindsay (Adoptive Mom) share their emotional and inspiring story of how they found each other and how their relationship has […]

Infant Adoption Guide Podcast

IAG 094: Inspiring Open Adoption Story with Birthmom (Hali) & Adoptive Mom (Lindsay)

Many people come to adoption after dealing with infertility. It is easy to feel broken and hopeless as you read another negative pregnancy test. We may be even wondering if God is ignoring our desires to be a mom or dad. Our guest on the show today is Leann Hale, a mom of 2 through […]

Sowing in Tears: A Mother’s Sorrow in Infertility and Joy in Adoption with Leeann Hale: Podcast Episode 93

If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed at trying to figure out just how and where to start your journey to adopt a baby, you are certainly not alone. I’ve been in your shoes and many others have too. My wife and I adopted our three kids as newborns. We are extremely blessed, but it […]

The 7 Step Guide To Adopt a Baby: Podcast Episode 92

As an adoptee who met his birthmom at the age of 30, and now as a Dad of 5 kids (1 adopted, 4 biological), Clay Steves has a very unique and personal story. After emerging from his rebellious college season, Clay lived the typical life expected by him and his family’s standards. At the age […]

A Guy’s Perspective as an adoptee and a Dad through adoption with Clay Steves: Podcast Episode 91

As friends for over 20 years, Valerie Harrison and Katie D’Angelo have had lots of conversations about race and racism. Katie is white. Val is black. When Katie and her husband adopted their biracial son Gabriel, the conversations grew. Through excellent research and some friendly back and forth sharing of stories, Katie and Val wrote […]

Do Right By Me: Learning to Raise Black Children in White Spaces with Valerie Harrison and Katie D’Angelo: Podcast Episode 90

Adoption is full of waiting. Laci Richter knows from experience what it is like to wait. She is a Mom to two daughters by infant adoption, a speaker and author of the new book, Refuel Your Wait: Find Hope and Overcome Fear While Adopting. Laci speaks to the hearts of waiting adoptive parents as she […]

Refuel Your Wait: Find Hope and Overcome Fear While Adopting with Laci Richter: Podcast Episode 89

If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed at trying to figure out just how and where to start your journey to adopt a baby, you are certainly not alone. It is hard to know how to start, what to do first or where to find answers. There is help and I have some for you […]

Strengthen Your Marriage Before, During, and After You Adopt with Marriage Expert Kimberly Holmes: Podcast Episode 87

The high cost of infant adoption can keep people from starting the process of building a family. It doesn’t have to be this way. Thousands of people (just like you) adopt EVERY YEAR, despite the high cost. There are many ways to fund your adoption. Today, we will give you 6 Creative Ways To Fund […]

6 Creative Ways To Fund Your Adoption: Podcast Episode 86

Stories are a great way to get inspiration & hope. They can help you gain insight into how adoption works and you can learn how other people navigate the journey. I love adoption stories because each one is unique and offers a different perspective. The infant adoption story in this episode is told by Brittney […]

Infant Adoption Story with Brittney Landstrom: Podcast Episode 85

One of the first things to consider when starting your journey is choosing an adoption agency. It is one of the biggest decisions a hopeful adoptive parent will make and it is also one of the most difficult ones. The choices can be overwhelming with thousands of agencies to choose from and each agency operating […]

How To Find The RIGHT Adoption Agency In 4 Steps: Podcast Episode 84

Matching with your future child’s birth parents is a Big. Deal. It doesn’t matter which agency, attorney, or other adoption professional you work with, putting a great adoption profile online can help make the match happen faster. A lot of hopeful adoptive parents only do what is required by their agency or attorney when it […]

5 Tips For Getting The Most From Posting Your Adoption Profile Online with Deidra Bekele: Podcast Episode 83

Infant adoption doesn’t end when a child is placed with you – it begins. It can be difficult to see and understand what your child (and you) may face as they grow. As parents, we should do our best to prepare and it can start with hearing from an adoptee who has lived through the […]

Adult Adoptee and Coach Empowering Parents and Kids to THRIVE with Simon Benn: Podcast Episode 82

As with any major life change, it is important to do your best to prepare for what is to come. With adoption, it can be hard to know what to prepare for and how to best prepare for the unknown. My North Star is always my children. Whenever you are making a decision on your […]

4 Things You Should Prepare For Before You Adopt with Paige Knipfer: Podcast Episode 81

Adoption can feel like an overwhelming roller coaster ride, making it difficult to find the joy and happiness as you travel on the adventure to adopt a little one. Simone Knego is no stranger to adoption and all the challenges that come along with it. In her brand new book “The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You”, she […]

Adoption and The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You with Simone Knego: Podcast Episode 80

An adoptive dad (3 times!) helping you learn how to adopt a baby in the US.

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