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Let’s Talk Adoption, the longest-running adoption podcast features new guests and topics each week relating to the adoption process, raising children, and pregnancy options.

09/25/2026

“Is She Yours?”
As the parent of a child in a transracial adoption, MaryAnne has heard this question more than once.

Her simple, confident response sends a powerful message about identity, belonging, and positive adoption language, and reminds us that our children are always listening.

09/22/2026

What does adoption look like from a dad’s perspective, after going through it three times?

In Part 2 of our conversation with Tim Elder, he shares honest lessons from three adoptions, the challenges of waiting, navigating open adoption, and learning to surrender what’s outside our control.

If you’re a hopeful adoptive parent who’s feeling weary in the wait, Tim’s encouragement is worth hearing: let go, let God, but don’t give up.

🎙️ Listen to “Adopting Three Times: A Dad’s Perspective with Tim Elder (Part 2)” on Let’s Talk Adoption: https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/09/22/adopting-three-times-a-dads-perspective-with-tim-elder-part-2/

09/18/2026

Many adoptive families celebrate "Gotcha Day," but MaryAnne's family made a different choice.

In this heartfelt clip, she explains why they focus on their daughter's story instead of celebrating the day they became parents, and how that decision honors both joy and loss in adoption. It’s a thoughtful look at the nuances of adoption and why there isn't one right way to approach every tradition.

09/15/2026

Adoption can hold so much joy and so much emotion at the very same time. 💙

In this heartfelt clip, three-time adoptive dad Tim Elder shares what it felt like leaving the hospital with their baby girl while recognizing the deep emotions her birth mother was experiencing. He also shares an important message they wanted her to know: she would always be part of their family.

It’s a powerful reminder of the love, compassion, and connection that can be part of open adoption.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/09/15/adopting-three-times-a-dads-perspective-with-tim-elder/



09/10/2026

One of the best pieces of parenting advice you'll ever hear:

When friends and family offer to help after your baby comes home...accept it.

Adoptive mother MaryAnne explains why those offers don't last forever, and why every new parent deserves support.

09/08/2026

You're already parenting... now you're considering adoption. ❤️
Does that change the adoption process?
In our newest Let's Talk Adoption episode, Kim and Heather answer questions we hear all the time from parents growing their family through adoption:
👶 Does having children make it harder to be chosen by an expectant mother?
🏡 What happens during the home study?
✈️ Should your children travel with you for an out-of-state adoption?
❤️ How do you balance parenting while you're waiting?
If your family is considering adoption, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement to help you move forward with confidence.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or visit https://letstalkadoption.com.

09/06/2026

Traveling for an Adoption? Don’t Forget THIS!

When you get the call that you've been waiting for, you're going to have a lot on your mind, but what about the kids and pets you're leaving at home?
Before you travel for an adoption, Kim King and Heather Featherston recommend making a plan for childcare, school, medical care, medications, routines, and even pet supplies. When the call comes unexpectedly, having these details ready can save you time and stress so you can focus on what matters most: meeting your baby.

09/03/2026

The ONE Thing You Can’t Forget When Traveling for Adoption...
You remembered the baby clothes, the phone charger, and everything else on your packing list… but did you remember your adoption documents?

In this clip from Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King and Heather Featherston share an important reminder about traveling for adoption and tell the story of one adoptive family who had to turn around and drive home because a driver’s license was left behind. When an adoption call comes, you may be moving quickly, so having your identification, home study, clearances, insurance cards, and other important documents ready can make all the difference.

09/01/2026

🎙️ New Episode: How to Explain Adoption to Your Biological Child (By Age)

Already parenting and hoping to grow your family through adoption? One of the questions we hear most often is: "How do I talk to my child about this?"

In this episode of Let's Talk Adoption, Kim & Heather break it down by age, from toddlers to teens, with real, practical guidance on:
👶 Normalizing adoption talk before your child even joins the family
📚 Age-appropriate ways to explain what a "tummy mommy" is
🕰️ Navigating an unknown adoption timeline without creating anxiety for your kids
💬 Preparing siblings for questions from friends, classmates, and the home study social worker
❤️ Why how you talk about birth parents shapes your child's whole understanding of their story

Whether your child is 3 or 13, this conversation doesn't have to be scary, it just has to start.

🎧 Listen now and let us know: what's one question your kids have asked you about adoption? https://letstalkadoption.com/2026/09/01/explain-adoption-biological-child/

08/30/2026

You Can’t Control When the Baby Comes in Adoption, But You CAN Control This...

What happens when you've planned everything for your adoption travel and then the baby comes earlier than expected? Or later?

Adoption travel often requires flexibility because pregnancy and birth don't always follow the timeline we imagined. In this clip from Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather Featherston explains why going into adoption travel with realistic expectations, cautious optimism, and a willingness to let go of control can make the experience much more peaceful and help adoptive parents approach this incredible moment with a positive heart.

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