I migliori Adoptive Parents podcast (2024)

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121 – Solar Eclipse: A Story of Faith, Family and Encouragement 10:49

8d ago10:49

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It seemed like it would be the perfect spot to experience this moment, but I wasn't sure I would be allowed to go there. As it turned out, I was, and it was perfect. Hi Neighbor, Recently, I got to witness nature put on one of its most stunning shows – a total solar eclipse. It was a few moments of profound introspection. This episode of Anchors of…

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120 – Are You in Pain? 3 Reasons to Walk for Wellness 5:29

13d ago5:29

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“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~Henry David Thoreau Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share 3 reasons why I step away from my day-to-day activities and go for a walk. The simple act of walking can be a tremendous source of solace and strength. And I want to encourage you to walk …

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119 – Biblical Encouragement From the Anchor of Promise 10:40

19d ago10:40

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In the challenges of life’s storms, where anxiety wears you down, where can you look to find your anchor amidst the chaos? May I suggest you look up to the sky to the anchor of promise. Hi Neighbor, Earlier this week, I experienced a vivid reminder of God’s faithfulness, a rainbow. In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I’ll share that story …

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118 – Struggling To Understand a Bible Verse? 3 Ways To Understand and Anchor to the Text 11:59

27d ago11:59

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Have you ever found the wording in a Bible verse confusing and hard to understand? Well, I’ve been there. In this episode, I want to show you a simple way to not only understand the meaning of a Bible verse but also 3 ways to help you anchor to the text. Hi Neighbor, Today’s episode is based on a question from one of our listeners from Episode 99. …

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117 – Does God Hear Your Tears? 3 Biblical Encouragement Truths From Psalm 56 5:59

1M ago5:59

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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by life that words escape you and all you can do is cry? I’m here to assure you that every tear you shed speaks volumes to the God who created you. Hi Neighbor, Even in moments when your emotions are stretched to the breaking point and words fail you, rest assured that you’re not journeying through your struggles a…

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116 – How To Support Adoptive Parents: Biblical Encouragement and Prayer 6:30

1M ago6:30

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Do you know an adoptive parent who is heartbroken? Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe this person can’t think straight, or maybe they are struggling with their faith. They might even feel lost, lonely, and afraid. Do you want to know how you can encourage this person? May I suggest you say a prayer? Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement,…

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115 – Remember: Experience Hope and Healing After Tragedy 6:45

2M ago6:45

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On March 2nd, many years ago, a devastating tornado hit my hometown. As the anniversary approached, painful memories flooded back, but also valuable lessons. Hi Neighbor, Memories of tragedy can be overwhelming, but facing them head-on can lead to healing and growth. Join me in this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement as I talk about the …

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114 – Heartbroken and Overwhelmed in Your Adoption Journey? Tomorrow Is a Brand New Day 8:35

2M ago8:35

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I’m imagining there is an adoptive parent reading this who is heartbroken and feeling overwhelmed. You can’t think straight. Maybe you’re struggling with your faith. You feel lost, lonely, and afraid. And you’re wondering, how can I ever get past this? I’m here to tell you I’ve been there, and I want you to know tomorrow is a brand new day. Hi Neig…

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113 – Anxious? Try This Simple Anxiety Grounding Technique 4:49

2M ago4:49

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What is something that can cause you anxiety, but also reduce your anxiety? Answer: For me, it’s snow. Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share one of my favorite anxiety grounding techniques with you. It’s something I’ve been doing for years. I also share a happy memory of doing it when I was in college. …

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112 – 5 Ways To Get Unstuck and Start Journaling Today 11:16

2M ago11:16

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Some days are easier than others. Some days don't go as expected. What do you do when there is ONE curve ball after another thrown at you? I’ve discovered a lot of things are out of my control. But there’s ONE thing I can control, ONE thing I do almost every day. That ONE thing helps me to prepare for the unpredictability of any day. Hi Neighbor, T…

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111 – Journaling Anxiety? 5 Ways to Journal the WRITE Way 10:01

2M ago10:01

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It’s easy to get tripped up journaling. Trust me, I know. There are so many different ways you can journal, and you’re left wondering, “Is there a right or wrong way to do it?” I’m hoping by sharing my experiences, using the WRITE way, that will help liberate you and help you to choose the way or ways that are best for you. Hi, Neighbor. To journal…

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110 – 3 Writing Prompts To Make Journaling Easy and Doable 7:43

3M ago7:43

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Those who know me know I love to draw. I’ve been doing it all my life, from scribbles on my grandma’s wallpaper to drawings of buildings. For almost 30 years, I was an architectural illustrator. I’ve drawn buildings located all over the world. From this podcast, you probably know I love to journal. I’ve been journaling for over 5 years. But there’s…

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109 – Don’t Have Time to Journal? Try a 5-Minute Process 12:06

3M ago12:06

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My dad had a heart attack at 45. It was scary. Thankfully, it was the warning kind of heart attack… This was a wake-up call for him and a wake-up call for me. Dad began riding an exercise bike, I began cycling. I understood this was a process. There were benefits to doing what I was doing. Just like I've experienced the benefits of cycling and late…

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108 – Anxious, Overwhelmed, or Angry? 3 Journaling Benefits for Adoptive Parents 8:01

3M ago8:01

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At first, I wasn’t a believer. You might even call me a doubting Thomas. It wasn’t until I saw with my own eyes the power of this simple practice. Now I’m a believer too. Hi, Neighbor. To Journal or Not to Journal? Five questions to consider. This is the first of a 5-part series that I want to share with you about journaling. Question Number 1: Wha…

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107 – 3-Step Parenting Guide for Overcoming Criticism and Self-Doubt 11:05

3M ago11:05

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As an adoptive parent, do you ever second-guess yourself? What did I do wrong? Do you listen to critics and let them get you down? Have you responded to negative criticism and it didn’t go well? Hi, Neighbor. I’m here to tell you, don’t beat yourself up. In this episode, I’ll share 3 ways adoptive parents can navigate these challenges in their adop…

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106 – Worried About Your Children’s Future? Biblical Encouragement for the Adoption Journey 7:56

4M ago7:56

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Do you worry about your children’s future? Will they make wise choices? Will they be successful? And most importantly, will they remain faithful? Hi Neighbor, I’m here to encourage you. Don’t give up! In this episode, I want to offer you some biblical encouragement with a time-tested proverb and share a personal story of how that was manifested in …

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105 – Healthy Relationships of an Open Adoption With Terri Marcroft 38:42

4M ago38:42

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When my daughter was five, we got a letter from her birth mother at Christmas time saying, “I started thinking about grad school but then, you know, 9-11 happened and we invaded Iraq... I’m planning on joining the army. I’m going to be going off to officer training school and in case I don’t come back, I want to come and spend the weekend with you …

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104 – The Worries, Wishes and Desires of Adoptive Parents 3:54

4M ago3:54

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Hi, Neighbor, Welcome to a special behind-the-scenes episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Over the past several weeks, I’ve had the privilege to speak to many adoptive parents. Even though I am an adoptive parent, it’s my desire to get to know you better so that I can create content and episodes that speak to you. After these conversations, I reali…

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103 – An Adoption Story About His Teddy Bear: From Trauma Trigger to Symbol of Love With Simon Benn 42:25

4M ago42:25

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The most healing moment for me was actually getting my adoption file from the authorities and reading a letter from my birth mother about the teddy bear. It became abundant to me that the teddy bear was a symbol of her love, not a consolation prize. Hi Neighbor, Trauma can lie dormant for a long time, even decades. Unexpectedly, trauma can be trigg…

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102 – POOF! How to Clear Your Mind of Negative Thoughts 9:53

4M ago9:53

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Hi Neighbor, Do you ever feel weighed down with negative thoughts running through your mind? Maybe you even feel overwhelmed or even stuck. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could do something and poof, those negative thoughts would just go away? Grab a pen and paper, because today, I’m going to share with you a tool that will let you do just that. Hope a…

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101 – Every Adoption Begins With Trauma, Loss, and Grief! With Author Anna Maria DiDio 33:02

5M ago33:02

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“My message to parents is this is okay. These things will work out over time. This is going to happen. This is not personal. That's not a personal attack on your cooking or anything. These are messages. These are ways in which the child perhaps needs to assert herself or communicate her initial reluctance.... (Today) she’s a college graduate. She h…

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100 – Are Your Holidays Sad? Remember God’s Faithful Love Endures Forever 11:42

5M ago11:42

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Hi Neighbor, Are your holidays ever sad? I understand. Mine have been too. In this episode, I want to share Psalms 136 and 143 with you. I lean on the truths in these Psalms to shift my perspective when life gets tough and the holidays are sad. I pray this blesses you. Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. Would you please consid…

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99 – From Hard to Hope: 4 Ways to Find Help in the Adoption Journey 11:45

5M ago11:45

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Hi Neighbor, In this third of a 3-part series, I want to consider with you an audio clip taken from my interview with Dr. Rick Morton of Lifeline Children’s Services. You can hear that interview in Episode 93. Today, I’m going to share a story with you about why the easy part of adoption happens before the papers are signed. The hard part actually …

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98 – From Grief to Relief: 5 Steps to Process Loss Through Journaling 9:11

5M ago9:11

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Hi Neighbor, In this second of a 3-part series, I want to consider with you an audio clip taken from my interview with Dr. Rick Morton of Lifeline Children’s Services. You can hear that interview in Episode 93. Today, I’m going to share with you a tool that can help adoptees revisit and process their grief. It’s a tool I’ve talked a lot about on th…

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97 – From Hurt to Hero: 4 Reasons to Encourage Adopted Children 5:52

6M ago5:52

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Hi Neighbor, In this first of a 3-part series, I want to consider with you an audio clip taken from my interview with Dr. Rick Morton of Lifeline Children’s Services. You can hear that interview in Episode 93. Today, we’re going to consider adopted children as heroes and 4 different ways to apply this concept. I pray this episode blesses you. Hope …

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96 – Count On Me: Are You an Anchor of Encouragement? 2:49

6M ago2:49

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Can people REALLY count on you? Hi Neighbor, I want to share with you a bonus episode of Anchors of Encouragement today. You might be able to tell that I’m outside. It’s a fall day. The leaves are falling. It’s raining. I’m one of those individuals who likes to actually walk in the rain. There's something soothing about it. The question I asked at …

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95 – Who Am I? An Adoption Story of Support, Forgiveness & Compassion 33:27

6M ago33:27

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The ability to have conversations with the different groups that make up the adoption triangle was very beneficial for me in forgiving my birth mom for this initial rejection. I think it also helped us when she did change her mind and we entered reunion. I had a lot of compassion for what she went through. Hi Neighbor, Joining me in this episode is…

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94 – Because Her Birth Mom Chose Life! An Adoptee’s Story of Love and Purpose 37:10

6M ago37:10

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Had my birth mother chosen abortion, I would not be sitting here talking to you… the reality is had she gone through with that decision, I would not be here nor would I have a son or a daughter… her decision is a generational decision. Hi Neighbor, Joining me in this episode is, Kathryn Barnhill. Kathryn is a pregnancy counselor at Lifeline Childre…

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93 – International Adoption Support: How to Prepare for Your Journey with Dr. Rick Morton 38:11

6M ago38:11

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I look at my kids and the things that they’ve had to adapt to in culture and learn language. It’s heroic to do what they’ve done. And so as a parent, I really felt our responsibility as parents is to step into that challenge and to just try to help them to negotiate that as much as we possibly can. Hi Neighbor, Joining me in this episode is, Dr. Ri…

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92 – Foster to Adopt? How to Manage Expectations and Trust God’s Plan with Trish Zenczak 36:19

7M ago36:19

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Fostering is not about our own desires, but about serving children in need. How can foster parents manage their expectations and trust in God’s plan when it comes to fostering with the hope of adopting? Hi Neighbor, In this episode, Trish Zenczak returns to the show to share her wisdom, experiences, and insights about navigating the foster system a…

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91 – Positive Adoption Trauma Responses for Adoptive Parents with David Dodd 37:21

7M ago37:21

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How can adoptive parents respond in a positive way to the trauma responses from their children? Hi Neighbor, In this episode, David Dodd returns to the show to discuss ways adoptive parents can navigate some of the challenges parenting their children can present, especially when they are responding to their trauma in negative ways. Sometimes their …

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90 – When Your Day Is Crumbling? How to Navigate Adoption Trauma Responses with David Dodd 32:37

7M ago32:37

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We’ve got to learn to depend on each other. Find those anchors of encouragement that you can turn to when your day is crumbling and you begin to question, is it really me? Or is what they’re saying really true? And how do I do it? We can turn to each other and gain encouragement there. Hi Neighbor, When your day is crumbling, how can adoptive paren…

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89 – From Abuse & Rejection to Hope: The Story of a Foster & Adoptive Mom with Trish Zenczak 15:20

7M ago15:20

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It was important to me as a foster mom for my kids, if at all possible, and if it wasn’t dangerous to them to sacrifice my wants, needs, and desires to be able to let them know their story. Hi Neighbor, Today it is my privilege to share with you the story of my friend and neighbor, Trish Zinczak. Trish is a foster child, foster mom, and adoptive mo…

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88 – Journaling: A Process for Processing Life to Find Support & Respite 44:53

7M ago44:53

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There have been times when I have said to my husband, I kind of feel like today somebody rubbed sandpaper on my soul. There’s just pain and I don’t always know how to deal with it… This just stands out to me as a way to put balm on that raw soul. Hi Neighbor, Today, I want to share with you a conversation I recently had with my friend Katie Keane. …

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87 – Tools for Teachers: How to Help Students With Trauma Feel Safe? A Conversation With Sherry Green 33:55

8M ago33:55

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“I try to give them space, especially on a day that they are having a really bad day, that they can’t function in the classroom. Perhaps they’ve thrown a book across the classroom and a teacher calls me to come in. And I need to get that child away from that situation as quickly and as calmly as I possibly can.” Hi Neighbor, Joining me is my neighb…

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86 – When Friends Fail You! How Adoptive Parents Can Heal From Betrayal? With Jane Baker 40:17

8M ago40:17

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At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter why, because it doesn’t change the fact that it hurt. I think we do get invested in why people do what they do and why people turn on us… as if we could answer that question. But there’s not an answer to that question or an explanation that’s going to make it hurt less. Hi Neighbor, Joining me again i…

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85 – How Adoptive Parents With Anxiety Can Cultivate Calm, Ease & Grace 32:30

8M ago32:30

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Most people attack things like anxiety or any sort of grief or an adoption process or anything that we’ve all been through. They try to go to the skills first. And that’s what I talk about in Bad Apples, I flip it around. No, we have to work on our anchoring first and get our mindset right before we even think about implementing a skill and hence a…

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84 – What is Secondary Trauma? Exploring the Hidden Effects and Finding Hope with Dr. Lisa Hartwell 38:59

8M ago38:59

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“I could not picture myself being exposed to trauma again. I just couldn’t. And you're talking to somebody who was very adept at managing exposure to trauma as an emergency nurse, as a flight nurse, and as a psychologist in prisons… So I’m pretty good and adept at it. But boy, it emptied my cup!” Hi Neighbor, Returning as a guest on this episode of…

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83 – Happy Birthday Anchor! 3 Reasons Why Your Voice Matters? 4:39

9M ago4:39

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Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Day Four of our birthday celebration for Anchors of Encouragement. This bonus series began in Episode 80. In that episode, I shared with you ten of the more popular episodes from the first year of this podcast. In Episode 81, we talked about the mantra for this podcast… Biblical Mindset Support for Adoptive Parents. In Episo…

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82 – Happy Birthday Anchor! One of the Best Ways You Can Support Yourself? 4:09

9M ago4:09

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You can think a feeling. You can speak a feeling. But if you want to touch a feeling, you need to write. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Day Three of our birthday celebration for Anchors of Encouragement. In Episode 80, I shared with you ten of the more popular episodes from the first year of this podcast. In Episode 81, we talked about the mantra for this…

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81 – Happy Birthday Anchor! Support for When You Feel God Has Abandoned You? 7:25

9M ago7:25

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The adoption journey is very rewarding, but at times, it can be very challenging, especially when you factor in adoption trauma. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to Day Two of our birthday celebration for Anchors of Encouragement. In the previous episode, Episode 80, I shared with you ten of the more popular episodes from the first year of this podcast. In thi…

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80 – Happy Birthday Anchor! 10 of the More Popular Episodes of The Year 5:31

9M ago5:31

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This is the one-year anniversary of this podcast. And because of that, I wanted to do something special for you, Something special for the next few days as we celebrate this one-year anniversary. Hi Neighbor, I want to take a moment to thank those of you who have been here from Day One. There are several of you who encouraged me to do this podcast.…

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79 – Systems to Help Adopted Families Living With FASD: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders with Laura Hernandez 31:47

9M ago31:47

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The reason this is important for us as adopted and foster families is this is so prevalent in our homes. And we don’t talk about it. We don’t know about it. One in twenty children has some form of FASD. That’s a lot of kids. It’s two and a half times more than autism. And we DON’T talk about it! Hi Neighbor, Joining me on this episode of Anchors of…

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78 – Chaos to Calm? A Systemized Solution to Overwhelm for Special Needs Parents with Katie Keene 33:17

9M ago33:17

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In those moments when you’re overwhelmed and you can feel the stress rising, oftentimes that can lead to the temptation to yell or to parent inappropriately. As an adoptive or special-needs parent, what do you do? Hi Neighbor, Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is my neighbor from Washington D.C. Katie Keene. Katie is the wife o…

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77 – Help Please: How You Can Be an Anchor for Struggling Adoptive Parents? 8:37

9M ago8:37

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There has been something on my mind for quite a while, and I realized the only way I’m going to get the answers that I need is to ask you. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I talk about the ONE episode that has outpaced all the others. It’s Episode 17, Struggling Adoptive Parents? 3 Ways to Restore the Sparkle in Their Eyes.…

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76 – When to Ask For Help? Support and Guidance for Struggling Adoptive Parents with Herbie Newell 41:08

10M ago41:08

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Biblically, we were not created to do life alone. We were not created to do it in silos, and unfortunately, so many families feel like they’re alone. They’re in a silo, and they don’t want to admit that things are hard and that things are messy. But the first thing and the first road to finding some relief and healing is to say, things are messy an…

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75 – The Wrong Thing to Say? Husbands Please Don’t Do What I Did! 13:53

10M ago13:53

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One of the biggest dreams my wife and a lot of women want to realize is to fulfill the desire that God put in their hearts to be a mother. When that doesn’t happen and infertility becomes a challenge in your marriage, husbands, please don’t do what I did. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share a personal story. It…

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74 – Feeling Out of Sorts? 5 Ways to Show Yourself Grace After Trauma 12:26

10M ago12:26

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Something wasn't right. I had all these mixed emotions and feelings running through my head. Things were going okay, but I found myself feeling gloomy, restless, and even anxious. It was so confusing. On top of that, I felt edgy. I knew something was off but I couldn’t put my finger on it, then it dawned on me. Oh, that’s what it is. Hi Neighbor, H…

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73 – The Power of Letters: 5 Stories of Adoption, Love, and Encouragement 13:51

10M ago13:51

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Dear Birth Mother, our relationship began with a letter nine years ago… So as we continue to realize our dream of a family, I find myself again writing to someone I don't know to try and convey our thoughts and dreams. Hi Neighbor, As I look back on my life, some of the most significant things that have happened to me began with a handwritten lette…

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72 – Walking in the Rain? One of My Favorite Ways to Find Respite 5:11

11M ago5:11

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What do you do for respite? Sometimes for me, respite means I’m walking in the rain. Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to encourage you to identify times in your life when you need to take a moment for respite. Whatever respite looks like for you and whenever you need respite, make sure you make the time to …

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