The Adoption Roadmap Podcast

The Adoption Roadmap Podcast

Rebecca Gruenspan

Episodes 136
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (36)
Since May 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Your dream is to become a mom. My dream is to help you get there. I am Rebecca Gruenspan, a single mom through domestic adoption and an adoption consultant for over a decade. I’ll be your guide, along with other adoption professionals and members of the adoption constellation, walking you step by step down this beautiful and complex path of adopting your baby. This isn't just another podcast sharing adoption stories. If you're genuinely committed to diving in with an open heart, eager to learn everything there is to know about adopting a baby, this is for you!

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Ep. #135: The Adoption Roadmap, Part 1: What Hopeful Parents Need to Understand First

Jun 03, 2026 34m

Most people begin the adoption process thinking the hardest parts will be the paperwork, the waiting, or the uncertainty.In reality, the biggest challenge is often unlearning what you've been told…

Ep. #134: The Adoption Story That Defies Every Expectation | Angela H. Legg

May 27, 2026 1h 18m

This episode is unlike any adoption conversation we’ve had before.Angela’s story begins with impossible odds: born two months premature, weighing barely three pounds, surviving life-threatening…

Ep. #133: “Where Are You REALLY From?” | Jade Amez

May 20, 2026 1h 6m

This episode will probably make some adoptive parents uncomfortable, and that’s exactly why you should listen.Jade Amez grew up in a white family in the Midwest constantly being asked questions…

Ep. #132: What Adoptive Parents Get Wrong About Trauma | Jeanette Yoffe

May 13, 2026 1h 17m

Why does your child’s behavior feel so hard… even when you’re trying to do everything right?In adoption, behavior isn’t just behavior.It’s layered with loss, attachment, and experiences that often go…

S4E131 Ep. #131 Where Palestinians, Jews and Christians Intersect in Adoption with Niemah Scherlacher

May 06, 2026 57m

Adoption is often told as a beautiful, full-circle story.But what happens when the story keeps unfolding decades later?In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Niemah Scherlacher, whose adoption story…

S4E130 Ep. #130 Season 4 Begins: Finding Joy in the Middle of the Adoption Journey

May 06, 2026 12m

You don’t expect the waiting to feel like this… until you’re in it.Season four of The Adoption Roadmap opens with something that might feel a little surprising: joy.Not the kind that ignores what’s…

S3E129 Ep. #129: Adoption is Love - Season 3 Finale

Mar 11, 2026 34m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca recaps her rapid fire questions she asks every guest. They share personal stories and shout outs to individuals who have impacted their…

S3E128 Ep. #128: From Fears to Families with Deborah Farmer

Mar 04, 2026 30m

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan continues her discussion with author, advocate, and adoptive mom Deborah Olivia Farmer.Deborah opens up…

S3E127 Ep. #127: For Black Families who want to Adopt... with Deborah Farmer

Feb 25, 2026 29m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Guest, Deborah Olivia Farmer shares her journey of adoption, motherhood, and the unique challenges faced by single black mothers. She discusses the…

S3E126 Ep. #126: Everything you need to know about Adoption Profiles with Jennifer Morovic

Feb 18, 2026 41m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan and Jennifer Morovic discuss the intricacies of creating an impactful adoption profile. The conversation covers overcoming…

S3E126 Ep. #125: Profile Books: Your Most Important Tool, with Our Chosen Child

Feb 11, 2026 41m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, host, Rebecca Gruenspan and guest, Jennifer Morovic discuss the complexities and evolution of adoption profiles, emphasizing the importance of…

S3E124 Ep. #124: "Who you are here to be." With Michelle Madrid

Feb 04, 2026 50m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Michelle Madrid discusses the complexities of adoption, focusing on identity, the significance of names, and the emotional challenges faced by…

S3E123 Ep. #123: Identity Before Adoption, with Michelle Madrid

Jan 28, 2026 45m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, guest Michelle Madrid delves into the complexities of identity, healing, and acceptance in the adoption journey. Michelle shares her personal…

S3E122 Ep. #122: Understanding Adoption's Impact on Learning with Dr. Max Weinberg

Jan 21, 2026 47m

In this episode, Dr. Max Weinberg discusses the seven core issues of adoption and their impact on children in school settings. He emphasizes the importance of creating adoption-affirming classrooms…

S3E121 Ep. #121: Creating Inclusive Classrooms for Adopted Children with Max Weinberg

Jan 14, 2026 45m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Dr. Max Weinberg discusses the importance of belonging in educational settings, particularly for adopted children. He shares insights from his…

S3E120 Ep. #120: Open Adoption is Hard but Stay True to Your Word, with Sydney Curtin

Jan 07, 2026 38m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, the Rebecca Gruenspan and Birth Mother, Sydney Curtin delve into the complexities of adoption, addressing common myths and emotional realities faced…

S3E119 Ep. #119: What Happens When an Open Adoption Falls Apart with Sydney Curtin

Dec 31, 2025 29m

In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan—adoptive parent, consultant, and founder of RG Adoption Consulting—sits down with Sydney Curtin, a birth mother, life coach,…

S3E118 Ep. #118: The Role of Attorneys in Adoption with Genie Gillespie Pt. II

Dec 24, 2025 43m

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, adoption attorney Genie Gillespie discusses critical aspects of the adoption process, including the importance of putative father registries, the…

S3E117 Ep. #117: What Actually Makes an Adoption ‘High Risk’? with Genie Gillespie

Dec 17, 2025 24m

In this episode of The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan sits down with Genie Miller Gillespie, one of the most respected adoption attorneys in the country, for a clear, grounded…

S3E116 Ep #116: The Unbreakable Bond of Birth Mothers with Leah Outten & Raquel McCloud

Dec 10, 2025 1h

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Leah Outten and Raquel McCloud share their profound experiences as birth mothers, discussing the emotional complexities of adoption, resilience, and…

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The Adoption Roadmap Podcast has published 136 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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