Let's Talk 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/

07/18/2025

07/16/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
On this week's Let’s Talk Adoption, we’re diving into the new Adoption Tax Credit — what it is, who qualifies, and how it could benefit adoptive families in 2025. 💰👨‍👩‍👧

Whether you're in the process of adopting or just starting to explore your options, this episode is packed with valuable info you don’t want to miss!

🔗 Listen now — https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/07/15/adoption-tax-credit-exciting-changes-ahead/ (Or find us on your favorite podcast app!)

07/11/2025

Thinking about adoption?
In this episode, Heather and Kim share 3 honest things every hopeful adoptive family should know before starting the journey. It’s real talk about mindset, expectations, and honoring birth moms—everything we wish someone had told us early on.

🎧 Listen now: https://letstalkadoption.com/2025/07/10/3-things-adoptive-families-should-know-before-adopting/

03/06/2025

When Are You Too Old to Adopt?

In today's podcast, we speak with psychologist and author Marlou Russell. She discusses changing lifestyles, and other aspects of parenting at older ages.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/when-are-you-too-old-to-adopt/

02/27/2025

Your Child’s Temperament: Why Kids Act the Way They Do

Author, speaker and educator Brenda Nixon joins us in today's podcast the help us understand the nine temperaments of child behavior and how they show up in our children's personalities.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/10/25/your-childs-temperament-why-kids-act-the-way-they-do/

02/20/2025

How Adoption Has Changed

Our guest in today's podcast is attorney and adoptive mom, Diane Michaelson. She addresses some of the biggest changes in adoption over the years and helps us with some often asked questions.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/07/01/how-adoption-has-changed/

02/13/2025

Communicating with Teens

In today's podcast, we welcome our guest, Brenda Nixon, who helps us with some tips about getting along with our teens and the differences between teen and adult brains.

https://letstalkadoption.com/2015/08/27/communicating-with-teens/