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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses

Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Life Coach

The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey!**Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast****Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ****Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast**Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you neglected

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78 – Chaos to Calm? A Systemized Solution to...

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2023/07/20

In those moments when you’re overwhelmed and you can feel the stress rising, oftentimes that can lead to the temptation to yell or to parent inappropriately. As an adoptive or special-needs parent, what do you do? Hi Neighbor, Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is my neighbor from Washington D.C. Katie Keene. Katie is the wife of a military officer (ret.), and mama of 5 treasures. Some of which are special needs. She is also the host of Her Home and Heart Podcast, a Top 1%

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77 – Help Please: How You Can Be an Anchor for...

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2023/07/15

There has been something on my mind for quite a while, and I realized the only way I’m going to get the answers that I need is to ask you. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I talk about the ONE episode that has outpaced all the others. It’s Episode 17, Struggling Adoptive Parents? 3 Ways to Restore the Sparkle in Their Eyes. This episode has been the top downloaded episode every month, and I’m not sure why. I have some ideas, but I don’t know with certainty why this episode

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41:08

76 – When to Ask For Help? Support and Guidance for...

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2023/07/05

Biblically, we were not created to do life alone. We were not created to do it in silos, and unfortunately, so many families feel like they’re alone. They’re in a silo, and they don’t want to admit that things are hard and that things are messy. But the first thing and the first road to finding some relief and healing is to say, things are messy and hard and I need help. Hi Neighbor, Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is Herbie Newell. Herbie is the president and executive

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75 – The Wrong Thing to Say? Husbands Please Don’t Do...

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2023/07/02

One of the biggest dreams my wife and a lot of women want to realize is to fulfill the desire that God put in their hearts to be a mother. When that doesn’t happen and infertility becomes a challenge in your marriage, husbands, please don’t do what I did. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share a personal story. It’s a story I’m not proud of, but I think it’s a story that needs to be told. It’s my hope that by my sharing what I did wrong in my marriage, it will help

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74 – Feeling Out of Sorts? 5 Ways to Show Yourself...

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2023/06/24

Something wasn't right. I had all these mixed emotions and feelings running through my head. Things were going okay, but I found myself feeling gloomy, restless, and even anxious. It was so confusing. On top of that, I felt edgy. I knew something was off but I couldn’t put my finger on it, then it dawned on me. Oh, that’s what it is. Hi Neighbor, Have you ever felt gloomy, restless, or maybe even anxious at times? Or maybe you felt confused and even edgy. Maybe not all of these at once, but chances

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73 – The Power of Letters: 5 Stories of Adoption,...

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2023/06/17

Dear Birth Mother, our relationship began with a letter nine years ago… So as we continue to realize our dream of a family, I find myself again writing to someone I don't know to try and convey our thoughts and dreams. Hi Neighbor, As I look back on my life, some of the most significant things that have happened to me began with a handwritten letter. In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share with you five different stories in my life, all paralleled with events that were affected

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72 – Walking in the Rain? One of My Favorite Ways to...

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2023/06/07

What do you do for respite? Sometimes for me, respite means I’m walking in the rain. Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to encourage you to identify times in your life when you need to take a moment for respite. Whatever respite looks like for you and whenever you need respite, make sure you make the time to do that for yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and need a break, I hope this message finds you at the perfect time. Hope and Healing are on the

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71 – Sit With the Text? How the Psalms Can Help You...

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2023/06/03

What do you do when life is coming at you from all different directions? Life is tough. Storms in life are inevitable. What do you do when those storms are bearing down on you? May I suggest you sit with the text? Hi Neighbor, Welcome to an unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement. The fact that we are living on this planet means that we can’t escape storms. They’re a fact of life. But how do you deal with those storms? In this episode, we’ll sit with the text and consider verses from Psalm

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70 – Honoring a Hero Who Never Experienced the Joy of...

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2023/05/27

He was called son. He was called grandson. He was called nephew. He was called cousin, and he was called brother. But he was never called husband. He was never called daddy, and he was never called grandpa because he never came home. I hope when I’m finished telling you his story, you might consider calling him hero. Hi Neighbor, This episode of Anchors of Encouragement was recorded as we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day in the United States. The federal holiday for honoring and mourning the U.S

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69 – How Can I Reduce Anxiety & Overwhelm In My Home?...

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2023/05/18

When we recognize something in our environment that is not only harming us but causing anxiety, stress, and overwhelm in our lives, we want to remove it. Whatever it is. What about when that same thing is affecting our children in a negative way? We will do whatever it takes. Period! Hi Neighbor, I’m pleased to bring you my friend and podcasting sister, Emily McDermott. Emily hosts the top 1.5% globally ranked podcast, Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and

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68 – The Power of a Mother’s Love: Live Coaching with...

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2023/05/09

Say it to Mom While You Can. Discover the words inside you to share with the woman who holds your heart forever. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to a special episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Today you’re going to hear a coaching session I recently had with my neighbor Kim. Kim is a lifelong friend and the closest neighbor I’ve ever had on the show. In this coaching session, I asked Kim a series of questions and then gave her time to write down her answers. I would like to invite you to grab a pen and

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67 – Developing Trust Out of Trauma? A Story of Love,...

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2023/05/06

I couldn't believe what Blue allowed me to do. Bleu’s kittens were not safe, leaving my wife and me with a tough decision to make. We hoped that Bleu would cooperate with us, but what happened next was beyond belief. I was able to do something that I never thought possible. Hi Neighbor, Join us in this special unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement as we continue to explore the heartwarming story of my cat Bleu and her kittens. This is not your typical adoption story that you usually hear on

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66 – Tender, Warm and Loving: A Story of...

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2023/04/28

I went over to the area of the barn where I suspected they were, when all of a sudden, I heard a sound. It was a growl. Bleu was letting me know, you are not welcome here! Hi Neighbor, Could you use a break from all of the negativity in the news? I know I can. Don’t let the growl in the intro scare you off. This story has a happy ending… promise. In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share a story with you, an adoption story, but not the typical adoption story you are used

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65 – Pushy or Supportive? Navigating the Fine Line...

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2023/04/22

Hi Neighbor, Have you ever had a friend going through difficult times? We all have. Maybe they have health issues. Maybe there has been a death in the family. Maybe they are struggling with their adopted child. Whatever it is, you want to help them. When you do reach out, the conversation usually goes something like this. “Let me know what I can do.” I’ve said that before and I’ve had it said to me. And more times than not, that’s where it ends. Nothing happens. In this episode of Anchors of

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64 – Anchored in Good Choices! How to Build a...

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2023/04/15

When the final curtain drops on your life, how do you want to be remembered? It ultimately will be based on the choices you made. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, we’ll consider the anchor of choice and the tragic story of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham Lincoln. Despite gaining critical acclaim for his acting abilities, Booth's last words are a chilling reminder of the consequences of bad choices. Also, regardless of your background, you get to write

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63 – A Personal Story of Loss and How It Can Bless...

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2023/04/08

Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share a story about the hardest first in a year of firsts following the passing of my Mom. I believe this perspective can help you and I encourage adopted children. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks Neighbor!

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62 – Exhausted and Stressed Out? One Way You Can Feel...

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2023/04/01

How can adoptive parents who are exhausted and stressed out feel comfort and support? A young teenage girl shared one way to do this over 70 years ago. Hi Neighbor, The release date for this episode is March 31st. That is the day recognized by Dutch authorities as the day Anne Frank and her sister Margot died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945. I want to remember Anne Frank and share 3 entries from her diary with the hope that they will encourage you to take up the practice of

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61 – 3 Simple Ways You Can Show Compassion and Care...

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2023/03/28

The car ride to visit Jonny at residential treatment took four hours.. one-way. Those trips were usually emotional and exhausting. For my wife and me, the staff encouraged us to make sure and take care of ourselves. But we weren't our number one focus. Our focus was on him. Thankfully, we had anchors who cared and focused on us. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to speak primarily to those of you who are friends of adoptive parents and encourage you to throw a lifeline to them. The story I’m going to share

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60 – Life Out of Control? 3 Reasons Why You Should...

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2023/03/25

When your life seems out of control, maybe that’s your clue to surrender total control to God. Hi Neighbor, In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share an anchor inspired by the psalmist David in Psalm 37:5. “Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and He will help you.” (NLT) Tether yourself to this anchor and your life will be a lot less stressful. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to

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59 – 3 Ways to Offer Safety, Security and Support...

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2023/03/21

The days immediately after we took Jonny to residential treatment are still a blur. I don’t remember a lot from that time. After all these years, there is ONE thing that stands out. ONE thing that encouraged us when we were discouraged. ONE thing I haven’t shared with many people. But I’m going to share it with you today. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to speak primarily to those of you who are friends of adoptive parents and encourage you to throw a lifeline to them. I’ll share a story about how our

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