Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
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About This Podcast

Adoption Shared is produced by We Are Family adoption support community in partnership with Adopt London. Adoption Shared explores stories which inform, support and amplify the adopter voice and community. In each episode, our host Eddie Elliott meets adopters and professionals who share their insight and experiences of the adoption journey from a variety of different perspectives. You can join We Are Family for FREE at www.wearefamilyadoption.org.uk.*Please note that the views expressed in this podcast are the views of our guest speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of We Are Family or Adopt London.

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Recent Episodes

S6E2 Season 6: When and How to Talk About Adoption

Mar 02, 2026 43m

This episode is part of our Season 6 series, Helping Your Child Understand Their Journey, where we explore practical ways to support conversations about adoption, identity and belonging.Join host…

S6E1 Season 6: Understanding Birth Families and Identity

Feb 16, 2026 43m

This episode is part of our Season 6 series, Helping Your Child Understand Their Journey, focusing on practical conversations about adoption, identity and belonging.Join host Eddie Elliott as he…

S5E8 Season 5: Navigating School as Both Adoptee and Adoptive Parent

Mar 06, 2025 32m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Fiona, an adoptee, adoptive parent, and mentor, about navigating education from both perspectives. With over 20 years of experience supporting women through…

S5E7 Season 5: Navigating school systems and supporting your adopted child

Feb 27, 2025 35m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Kate Elliott, a mindfulness practitioner, parent mentor, and trainee counsellor, about supporting adopted children through the education system. As a parent…

S5E6 Season 5: Learning at Home: Tips for Adoptive Parents

Feb 20, 2025 34m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Jody about how adoptive parents can support their child’s education at home. Jody shares practical approaches for helping with homework, creating a positive…

S5E5 Season 5: Supporting Children with Emotional and Behavioural Challenges in Education

Feb 17, 2025 57m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Adele Bates, a behaviour and education specialist and author of "Miss, I Don’t Give a Sht: Engaging with Challenging Behaviour in Schools."* Adele shares her…

S5E4 Season 5: Addressing Behavioural Challenges in Adopted Kids

Jan 16, 2025 37m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he speaks with Lesley-Ann from NeuroHarmony about addressing behavioural challenges in adopted children. Helen shares insights into understanding the root causes of these…

S5E3 Season 5: Preparing for School

Jan 09, 2025 35m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Yoni Ejo, CEO of Diversity Adopt, to explore the educational challenges adopted children face, especially when it comes to cultural identity. Yoni shares…

S5E2 Season 5: Building Trauma-Informed Classrooms

Dec 19, 2024 36m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Julie Harmieson, Director of Education and National Strategy for Trauma Informed Schools UK, to talk about trauma-informed practices in schools,…

S1E1 Season 5: Anthony's Education Journey

Dec 12, 2024 35m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he talks with Anthony about navigating the educational system as an adoptee. Anthony shares their personal experiences, reflecting on the challenges faced, the support that…

S4E6 Season 4: Lisa’s Adoption Journey - Creating a Supportive Environment

May 23, 2024 38m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lisa to discuss her journey of adopting a child with a cleft lip and palate. Lisa talks about navigating the adoption process, advocating for support for…

S4E5 Season 4: A Conversation with Lucy on Adoption, Inequity, and Healthcare Access

May 03, 2024 43m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and…

S4E4 Season 4: Jessie's Adoption Journey - Navigating Sibling Adoption With Additional Needs

Apr 18, 2024 54m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Jessie, who shares her journey of adopting siblings with additional needs. Throughout the conversation, Jessie offers invaluable insights into the…

S4E3 Season 4: Navigating the Education System

Apr 04, 2024 45m

Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Stephen, a dedicated father and experienced educator, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of advocating for children with special educational needs…

S4E2 Season 4: Building Resilient Families

Mar 21, 2024 40m

In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption.  Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping…

S4E1 Season 4: Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

Feb 26, 2024 43m

In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this…

S3E6 We Are Family Anniversary Special with Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise

Nov 26, 2023 1h 7m

This talk is part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign . In exchange for listening, we ask that you make a donation at any level that you can, to our Big Give Christmas Challenge…

S3E5 Black Voices: Experiences of a Black adoption professional - Audrey's story

Feb 23, 2023 53m

Eddie meets Audrey Bouazizi, Head of Service for Adopt London South, part of the Adopt London RAA (Regional Adoption Agency) as she shares her experiences as a professional working in adoption and…

S3E4 Black Voices: Identity and contact - Tony's Story

Jan 19, 2023 42m

Eddie meets Tony who together with his white partner adopted sibling boys who are mixed heritage and white.  Tony shares his family's story and how they celebrate and understand their unique…

S3E3 Black Voices: Adopting Siblings - Esther's Story

Dec 08, 2022 44m

Eddies meets Esther and hears about her journey to adopt siblings as a single parent.  Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team: Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionShared Tweet Eddie…

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Adoption Shared has published 34 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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