Let's Talk Adoption

11/10/2025

🌟 New Episode Alert! 🌟
In the latest installment of the “Wait, What? Unexpected Things in Adoption” series, we’re spotlighting the courageous voices of birth mothers. 💬 In this episode, they share the rarely-heard stories of deep love, quiet grief, meaningful possibilities, and the power of choice in adoption. Whether you’re a birth parent, adoptive parent, or advocate for families, this one’s for you.

👉 Dive in now and hear from the ones who often go unseen: https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/11/10/wait-what-from-the-birth-mothers-perspective/

11/04/2025

If you've ever felt torn between gratitude and grief... if you've wondered about the woman who chose adoption... if your identity as an adoptee feels like it's constantly shifting... this episode is for you.

In this powerful episode of Let's Talk Adoption with Heather & Kim, we're diving into those "Wait—What?!" moments that change everything:

✨ Understanding that choosing adoption was often an act of love, not rejection
✨ Realizing your birth mom might have already been parenting other children
✨ Learning that your identity isn't fixed — it grows and changes with you ✨ Discovering that reunion isn't always the fairytale ending (and that's okay)

Here's what you need to know: You can hold grief and gratitude at the same time. Your curiosity about your birth family doesn't diminish your love for your adoptive family. And your worth has never depended on anyone else's readiness to reconnect.

Whether you're just beginning to process your story or you're years into your journey, this episode creates space for you to breathe, question, and grow.

🎧 Listen now — because your story matters, your voice matters, and you are never alone in this. https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/11/04/wait-what-adoptee-realizations/

Tag an adoptee who might need to hear this today.

10/28/2025

Adoption can be one of the most meaningful journeys a family ever takes — but it’s also one of the most confusing. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather unpack the biggest “Wait, what?” moments that hopeful adoptive parents experience as they begin their journey.

10/21/2025

Infertility, loss, and the waiting that comes before adoption can strain even the strongest marriages. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim and Heather share practical tips and biblical guidance to help couples stay connected, communicate openly, and keep their marriage strong while navigating the journey to parenthood.

From date-night conversation prompts to faith-filled encouragement and actionable ways to process grief together, this episode offers hope and support for couples facing obstacles on the road to adoption.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or already in the process, you’ll walk away inspired to strengthen your marriage, trust God’s timing, and move forward together as a united team.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/10/21/keeping-your-marriage-strong-in-the-adoption-wait/

10/15/2025

Communication isn't just important in adoption—it's EVERYTHING. In the latest Let's Talk Adoption episode, Kim and Heather break down why honest, clear communication is the heartbeat of your adoption journey.

From navigating tough conversations with your partner to building trust with birth mothers and eventually talking with your child about their story, this episode covers it all.

Tune in and get practical tips on:
• Setting healthy boundaries
• Having sensitive conversations with confidence
• Strengthening relationships at every stage
• Building a foundation that lasts

Whether you're just starting to explore adoption or you're already matched, this episode will give you the tools to communicate with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

🎧 Listen now: https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/10/15/power-of-communication/

10/07/2025

Adoption scams aren’t always about money. Some target emotions, leaving families heartbroken. In this week’s Let’s Talk Adoption, Heather and Kim share lessons from a recent high-profile case and offer practical ways to protect yourself while waiting to adopt.

Link to this podcast episode: https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/10/07/emotional-adoption-scams-in-adoption/

Link to learn more about the Gabby Watson case: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/athens-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-cyberstalking-and-threat-offenses

Watch Gabby on Dr. Phil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QveQ6dk0klg

09/30/2025

🎙️ Is Open Adoption Just a Trend—Or Backed by Real Science?
That's the question Heather and Kim tackle in the latest Let's Talk Adoption episode!
After someone at a recent conference asked if there are actual studies proving open adoption benefits children, they decided to dig into decades of research to find out what the evidence really says.
In this episode, you'll discover:
✨ What research shows about the impact on adoptees, adoptive parents, AND birth parents
✨ The honest truth about challenges and when openness might not work
✨ Whether open adoption is truly supported by evidence (spoiler: yes, but it's nuanced!)
If you've ever questioned whether open adoption is right for your family or just wanted to understand the practice better, this 33-minute episode brings clarity and balance straight from the research.
🎧 Listen now: https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/09/30/research-about-open-adoption/

09/24/2025

Adoption doesn’t end on the day the papers are signed—it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey. In this episode of Let’s Talk Adoption, Kim King sits down with adoptive mom and blogger MaryAnne Budden of Openly Parenting to talk about the joys, surprises, and challenges of parenting after placement.
MaryAnne shares her family’s experience with open adoption, how staying connected with her daughter’s birth mother has been both meaningful and practical, and what she wishes she had known before becoming a parent.

MaryAnne’s adoption journey began with Lifetime Adoption, a licensed child-placing agency. She first learned about Lifetime through family members who had successfully adopted with them. Inspired by their experiences, she moved forward with her own adoption through Lifetime—and later, another relative also completed a successful adoption with the agency.

Whether you’re waiting to adopt, just beginning your parenting journey, or years into it, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that support, reassurance, and encouragement are always within reach.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/09/24/parenting-beyond-placement/

09/19/2025

Did you know there are three very different paths to adopting a child who’s already been born? 👶🌍
In our new episode, we walk through foster care adoption, international adoption, and private adoption—what to expect and what to avoid.
Catch the full episode here:

https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/09/18/the-3-ways-to-adopt-a-child-already-born/

09/12/2025

New Episode!

Why does adoption seem to get painted in extremes on social media — either hailed as perfect love or slammed as harmful? 🤔 Join Heather & Kim in our latest episode as they dig into the truths behind both sides, wrestle with the hard questions, and help listeners find something steadier than black-and-white.

If you’ve ever felt torn, confused, or frustrated by what you see online, this episode offers balance, hope, and a chance to see beyond the noise.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, & share with someone who needs to hear this.

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08/26/2025

🌟 Starting the adoption journey can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Many hopeful parents wait for the “perfect” time—but what if waiting is actually holding you back?

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Adoption Podcast, hosts Kim King and Heather Featherston unpack one of the biggest questions families face: When is the right time to start adoption?

🎧 Tune in to discover why perfection isn’t required, how to overcome common fears, and why sometimes the best step forward is to “do it afraid.” Plus, Heather shares wisdom from her book Called to Adoption, a powerful resource for Christians considering adoption.

💛 Take the next step in your adoption journey—you may be closer than you think!

https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/08/26/is-today-the-day-to-begin-adoption/

08/15/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert from Let’s Talk Adoption!

Before you take the leap into adoption, let’s have a real conversation… because the truth is — adoption isn’t the right path for every couple — and that’s okay.

In today’s episode, “Is Adoption Right for Every Couple?”, we gently guide you through honest questions about motivation, readiness, and mindset — the kind that help you decide whether adoption truly aligns with your heart, your relationship, and your life right now.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Are we really ready for this?” — hit play. This episode might comfort you, challenge you, and most of all, give you permission to pause, reflect, and move forward with confidence — whether that’s toward adoption or in a different direction entirely. 💛

https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/08/15/is-adoption-right-for-every-couple/