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20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge

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Center For Adoption Support and Education
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Transracial Adoption
Birth Mothers
Psalms
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Riley Hospital

Many adoptive, foster, stepmoms, and grandmothers are suffering in silence. No one in the world of adoption is giving them the tools for recovery. No one is teaching them how to handle adoptee pushback and rejection. No one is wrapping arms around them and praying when all they can do is cry.

When moms realize the unknown depth of their child’s trauma, a common reaction is self-doubt. If she does... more

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Mother's Day is such a difficult day for everyone in the adoption triad. Adoptees, adoptive mothers, birth mothers, stepmothers, all kinds of mothers. It's a difficult day. And we're going to talk about this this morning. Today, Pam... more

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In this episode, we sit down with Virginia Wells—author, licensed social worker, and adoptive mom—to explore the intersection of faith, adoption, and healing. Virginia shares wisdom from her powerful book Praying for a Wounded Child... more

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In this heartfelt episode, adoption author Sherrie Eldridge shares deeply personal insights and practical advice for adoptive and foster parents seeking to connect with their children truly. Drawing from her book 20 Things Adoptive ... more

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On this episode, we sit down with Emma Fulenwider—author, literary agent, TEDx speaker, and mother navigating the complexities of modern parenting—to explore what it truly means to belong in a world full of pressure, perfectionism, ... more

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In this deeply moving episode, Sherrie Eldridge welcomes Amy Vantine, a mother, educator, and co-founder of RAD Advocates, to share her harrowing and inspiring journey of parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Fr... more

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Isaac Eder
CEO of Identity and founder of Parenting Different; transracial adoptee
Identity; Parenting Different
Episode: Navigating As A Trans-Racial Adoptee
Isaac Etter
Adoptee, specialist in transracial adoption
CEO of IDENITY, Founder of Parenting Different
Episode: Isaac Etter Teaches About Trans-Racial Adoption & Parenting
Pam Kroskie
Reunited adoptee, wife, mom, and grandmother
Advocate for adoptee-related issues; author
Episode: Strengths of Fellow-Adoptee Friendship, with Pam Kroskie
Virginia Wells
Author and adoptive mother
Episode: Praying for the Wounded Child: A Conversation with Virginia Wells

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Sherrie Eldridge
Host of the podcast; frequently introduces and guides conversations across episodes; affiliated with the podcast branding.

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Navigating As A Trans-Racial Adoptee
Q: Yes, I would love to hear what led you to that decision and what you're going to do next. I read on social media that you were stepping down.
I felt a big disconnect with how I wanted to do the work, and I decided to step back from the CEO role to focus on writing and speaking about grief through adoption, including a forthcoming book and new adoptee-focused projects.
Praying for the Wounded Child: A Conversation with Virginia Wells
Q: What practical tools have helped you and your readers cope with adoption trauma?
She highlights journaling, intercessory prayer, reading Psalms, and relying on God during grief as practical, long-term methods for healing and guidance.
Praying for the Wounded Child: A Conversation with Virginia Wells
Q: How did you come to adopt and how has faith shaped your journey?
Virginia describes a calling sparked by a nun's talk and aligns adoption with spiritual purpose, emphasizing perseverance through loss and the importance of listening to what life asks from you.

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The collection of recent episodes centers on the emotional and practical realities of adoption, including transracial and birth-adoptive dynamics, grief, and the long arc of attachment and healing. Hosts and guests share candid personal stories and evidence-informed guidance—from grieving and loss to navigating openness with birth families, therapy options like EMDR, and faith-based practices. A notable thread is reframing motherhood within the adoption journey: recognizing the emotional toll, validating adoptee experiences, and offering compassionate, long-term parenting strategies that center the child's well-being. The show often blends heartfelt storytelling with concrete tools for parents and caregivers, making it likely to appeal to a... more

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