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Family Matters

Adoption UK
Adoption
Identity
Adoption Process
Parenting
Grief
Care-Experienced Children
Trauma-Informed Education
Adult Adoptees
Foster To Adopt
Transparency In Adoption
Trauma
Special Educational Needs
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Care Experience
Family History
Psychology
Matching
Emotional Impact
School Accountability

Join us for Family Matters, a podcast dedicated to exploring the many facets of adoption, care experience, and parenting. In each episode, we dive into personal stories, expert insights, and real-life challenges that shape the journey of being parented and parenting. With guidance from our team of psychologists, we tackle pressing issues around identity, family history, and more. Whether you're an... more

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In this powerful episode, Sarah speaks to Euan Preston and Gillian Elam from the Potato Group (Parents of Traumatised Adopted Teens Organisation) about their groundbreaking report Far, Far Beyond the Adoption Order.

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In this episode of Family Matters, host Sarah speaks with Simon Benn - adoptee, trainer, and host of the Thriving Adoptees podcast. They explore identity, healing, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Simon shares personal insights ... more

In this episode of Family Matters we speak with Dr Julie Elliott, Clinical Director of Adoption UK’s Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH), about what therapy really means for adoptive families, kinship carers, long-term foster carers, and adopted adults... more

In this episode, Sarah talks to Penny and Philippa, two adoptive parents and Adoption UK staff, about what it means to parent from a distance. They share honest, moving stories about keeping relationships alive when a child can no longer live at home... more

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Recent Guests

Gillian Elam
Adoptive parent and qualitative researcher
Potato Group
Episode: Far Beyond the Adoption Order: Trauma, love, and the fight for support
Richard Sutcliffe
A semi-retired priest and author of Finding Mac, A Journey of Adoption and Loss.
Episode: Finding Mac - Adoption, Love and Loss with Rev Richard Sutcliffe
Dr. Michael Lambert
Researcher at Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Episode: Uncovering the Past: Forced Adoption in the UK with Dr. Michael Lambert (Part 1)

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Nerys
An adult adoptee and host of the podcast.
Sarah
Host of Family Matters and probably a prominent voice in discussions of adoption and parenting. She contributes insights and guidance based on her experiences.

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Adoption, Neurodiversity and Identity
Q: Do you access any support or peer support groups as an adult?
While Paul does not personally access support, he acknowledges that more resources are needed for adults who were adopted.
Adoption, Neurodiversity and Identity
Q: How did your adoptive parents address any questions about your adoption?
They were always open and honest, making Paul's adoption part of his identity without making it a taboo subject.
Adoption, Neurodiversity and Identity
Q: What are some challenges or positive experiences you had growing up as an adoptee?
Paul shares that he experienced both positive memories, like family outings, and challenges related to identity and the adoption itself, addressing the complexity of being adopted.
Through a Trauma Lens: What adoption support gets wrong
Q: What do you mean by the crisis button, and what happens as a result?
Fiona explains that asking for help in crisis often leads to punitive measures rather than support, illustrating the failure of the social services system to recognize the underlying issues of trauma.
Through a Trauma Lens: What adoption support gets wrong
Q: Can you talk a bit about the personal and professional journey that led you to set up Patch?
Fiona shares her experiences of being a social worker and an adopter, highlighting the challenges faced in adoption support and how these experiences motivated her to create Patch.

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The content revolves around adoption, caregiving, and family dynamics, featuring a range of emotional narratives and expert discussions. Episodes tackle numerous aspects of adoption, including the feelings associated with identity, grief, and the challenges faced by adoptive families. Topics like disability benefits, self-care for caregivers, and the emotional complexities of the adoption journey are frequently addressed, providing support for those navigating these experiences. Unique insights from adoptees, adoptive parents, and professionals in related fields deepen the understanding of both the struggles and joys inherent in the adoption process, making it a valuable resource for anyone connected to adoption or caregiving.

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1. The Adoption Diaries
2. Adoption in Focus
3. Adopter Stories by Adoption Now
4. Happy Place
5. Begin Again with Davina McCall

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Family Matters launched 10 months ago and published 22 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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