Adoption Wise

Adoption Wise


Latest Episodes

#215: [mailbag] birth family, psychosomatic symptoms, blocked care for non-parent caregivers
March 21, 2023

This week we answer listener questions such as: How do you talk about love from birth parents when there's been extensive abuse? How do you address psychosomatic symptoms in your child? Is the new bo

#214: Reclaim Compassion Book Preview
March 07, 2023

Is your adoption journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion.You may be experiencing blocked ca

#214: Reclaim Compassion Book Preview
March 07, 2023

Is your adoption journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked ca

#213: [workshop] Attached to God with Krispin Mayfield
February 21, 2023

Your attachment style impact ALL relationships in your life - including your relationship with God. Learn how your attachment style impacts your spiritual life, and how to take steps toward increased

#213: [workshop] Attached to God with Krispin Mayfield
February 21, 2023

Your attachment style impact ALL relationships in your life - including your relationship with God. Learn how your attachment style impacts your spiritual life, and how to take steps toward increased

#212: The World's First Embryo Adoptee Comes Full Circle with Hannah Strege
February 14, 2023

Hannah Strege is the first adopted frozen embryo in the world, adopted through the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption program at Nightlight Christian adoptions. She shares about the importance of adoptees kno

#212: The World’s First Embryo Adoptee Comes Full Circle with Hannah Strege
February 14, 2023

Hannah Strege is the first adopted frozen embryo in the world, adopted through the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption program at Nightlight Christian adoptions. She shares about the importance of adoptees kno

#211: Boundaries, structure vs. nurture, separation anxiety, birth family
February 07, 2023

This week we answer listener questions such as:When do you give consequences in your home?What do we do when the simple act of setting a boundary is a guarantee of conflict and disrespect?How can s

#211: [mailbag] Boundaries, structure vs. nurture, separation anxiety, birth family
February 07, 2023

This week we answer listener questions such as: When do you give consequences in your home? What do we do when the simple act of setting a boundary is a guarantee of conflict and disrespect? How can

#210: Exploring How Your Past Impacts Your Parenting
January 31, 2023

Are there specific behaviors that get under your skin? Does your child know how to push your "buttons?" This week, Lisa reads excerpts from Chapter Two of The Connected Parent. Exploring how you were