Adoption & Beyond Podcast

Adoption & Beyond Podcast

Adoptions From The Heart

Episodes 56
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Sporadic
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Adoption & Beyond podcast, where we engage in meaningful discussions with social workers and industry experts. Tune in on the last Thursday of each month as we delve into the latest news in the adoption landscape, address your adoption inquiries, and gain insights from professionals regarding their client services.

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Recent Episodes

Navigating Fertility: Personal Stories & Professional Support with Dr. Nancy Grechko

Apr 24, 2025 49m

In this powerful episode of Adoption & Beyond, Alyse and Nicole sit down with Dr. Nancy Grechko, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Grechko Training & Consulting. She explores…

Behind the Scenes with Alyse & Nicole: Social Work, Adoption & Personal Journeys

Mar 26, 2025 47m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Alyse and Nicole step out from behind the mic as hosts and into the spotlight to share their personal and professional journeys as social workers at…

Navigating Transracial Adoption with Angela Tucker

Feb 20, 2025 1h 3m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, we sit down with Angela Tucker, a transracial adoptee, educator, and advocate, to discuss her journey growing up as a Black adoptee in a white family.…

Ep. 11 | Celebrating 40 Years of Adoptions From The Heart

Jan 24, 2025 1h 4m

2025 podcast season with a special episode reflecting on our journey over the past four decades. This milestone episode will explore how AFTH has grown, adapted, and evolved to meet the changing…

Ep 10 | Expert Advice on Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of the Adoption Process

Dec 19, 2024 46m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Nicole and Alyse are joined by Dr. Michael Stokes, a licensed professional counselor with Doctorate in Professional Counseling and Supervision and the CEO of…

Navigating Race and Identity in Adoption with Isaac Etter

Nov 22, 2024 59m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Nicole and Alyse sit down with Isaac Etter, a transracial adoptee, social entrepreneur, and the founder of Identity, a groundbreaking organization…

Inside Perspectives: Navigating Foster Care vs. Private Adoption

Oct 31, 2024 37m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, hosts Alyse and Nicole sit down with experienced social workers who have worked in both the foster care system and private adoption agencies. Our guests…

Ep 7. Supporting Kinship Caregivers with Chelsea & Randi from Grands Stepping Up

Sep 26, 2024 33m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Alyse and Nicole sit down with Chelsea and Randi of Grands Stepping Up, an organization dedicated to supporting kinship caregivers—grandparents and other…

Ep 6 | Pregnancy Options & Non Newborn Adoptions

Aug 23, 2024 51m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond Podcast we sat down with Amanda Aliberti and Sheila Kowit , AFTH social workers, to talk about pregnancy options counseling and placing non-newborn children…

Ep 5 | Therapists and Adoptees Share about Trauma In Adoption

Jul 18, 2024 1h 2m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond we were joined by Jessica Anne Pressler and Jennifer Conn. Jessica is an author, psychotherapist and social worker and Jennifer is a psychotherapist and…

Ep 4 | Creating Inclusive Families: Insights from HRC on Supporting LGBTQIA+ Youth

Jun 20, 2024 52m

In this enlightening episode of Adoption & Beyond, we delve into the crucial topic of supporting LGBTQIA+ youth. Join us as we welcome Phii Regis from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and All…

Ep 3 | Celebrating Motherhood

May 24, 2024 1h 4m

In this episode of Adoption & Beyond, Nicole and Alyse sat with Kristy, AFTH's Director of Marketing and Communications to speak about their experience as mothers. They spoke frankly on their…

Ep 2 | Infertility Awareness & Adoption

Apr 25, 2024 1h 23m

In this episode episode of Adoption & Beyond Podcast, we interviews three people who went through infertility and then decided to move on to adopting children. During this episode our guests…

Adoption & Beyond Ep 1 | Adoptees In the Social Work Field ( New Name & Segments)

Mar 21, 2024 50m

Welcome to our new and improved podcast Adoption & Beyond. On this episode of the podcast we introduce our new name and new segments of the podcast. We are also now on VIDEO! If you would like to…

Ep 42. The Importance of Coping with Grief and Loss

Jan 18, 2024 22m

Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can be a difficult emotion to navigate. In this podcast episode, we are joined by grief counselor Jenn Oglesbee to discuss misconceptions about grief,…

Ep 41. Midwifery, Expectant Parent Advocacy and Transracial Adoption

Dec 21, 2023 44m

TW: This episode has topics of pregnancy loss and transracial adoption. If these topics trigger you, please feel free to skip this episode. In this episode of a Heart to Heart with Adoptions From…

Ep 40. Navigating the Open Adoption Process of an Older Child

Dec 19, 2023 27m

In This episode, we sit down with Vaughn and Marvin, two adoptive dads, as they share their journey as a same-sex couple navigating the open adoption process. We discuss their experiences,…

Ep 39. ChristianaCare: Centering Care Around Expecting Parents' Individual Needs

Dec 19, 2023 23m

On this episode of A Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart, we are excited to welcome Leya, a Senior Social Worker at ChristianaCare in Delaware who provides supportive services to expecting…

Ep 38. Placing a child for Adoption While on Active Duty.

May 25, 2023 31m

On this episode of A Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart podcast we wanted to take a time a highlight the voices of people in the military community with ties to adoption. May is Military…

Ep 37. Choosing Adoption after Experiencing Infertility

Apr 27, 2023 37m

In this episode of a Heart-to-Heart with Adoptions From The Heart podcast, we are joined by two couples: Jim & Racheal and Rob & Sam. They joined this episode to share about their infertility…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Adoption & Beyond Podcast have?

Adoption & Beyond Podcast has published 56 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Adoption & Beyond Podcast still active?

Adoption & Beyond Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 42m.

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