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Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive Parenting, Birth Family, Christian Community, Biblical Encouragement

Carly | Adoptive Parent, Adoption Support, Encourager, Work from Home Mom

Do you struggle to find the right words to share your adopted child’s stories with them? Do you pray that your child will be able to maintain a strong relationship with their birth families? Do you worry about your child’s mental health or behavioral diagnoses? Ever feel like you’re never enough? Do you find yourself parenting from a place of fear? I am so glad God led you here! This podcast will help you raise connected and self-aware kids, navigate their stories with love and intention, cultivate

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30:53

Episode 30: 5 Ways to Show Love to Your Kids and...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/02/19

On our third and final episode of our Love Series, we talk about ways to show love to your child (adopted or not!) and, spoiler alert: one of those ways involves showing love and respect to their birth families.Just like in previous episodes, most of these ideas cost you nothing but time. Time well spent is what we will all remember years down the road. At the end of the day, your children just want YOU! Now I challenge you, mamas, to put your phone down, learn their love language, and get

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16:09

Episode 29: 5 Ways to Show Yourself Love & Kindness...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/02/12

How can we love and honor ourselves while we wait to adopt a child?In this sometimes fragile season of waiting, how can we care for ourselves as we would a good friend? Are there things we can say “no” to, and boundaries we can set? Who are you surrounding yourself with? What things can you be doing to spark joy? Stay tuned for five (mostly FREE!) ways to show love and kindness to yourself. Praying for you and your family today. <3 Stay tuned, because our next episode will follow a

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19:24

Episode 28: 5 Small Ways to Show Love to Your Spouse...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/02/05

How can we better show our love to our spouses while waiting to adopt a child?This is a really unique season, but also a time where you can pour into one another and build a strong foundation for your future family. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple ways to show love to your spouse (and most of them cost NOTHING)! I can’t think of a better time to share tips for loving your spouse than when Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Stay tuned, because the next two episodes will

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20:30

Episode 27: Picky Eaters? Try this Challenge to...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/01/29

Do you have a picky eater in your home? Are things too green, too squishy, too spicy, too stringy, too bitter, or too sour? I have a child who has become a very picky eater and won’t eat many (if any) fruits or veggies.So, I created a one-week challenge to eat the rainbow and earn a super fun reward. So far, the kids are LOVING it and we’ve seen some massive improvement in willingness to try new foods! You can do this in your home, too! Find a food item that feels like a struggle (fish, green

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Episode 26: Caught Up in the What-Ifs? Eliminate Fear...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/01/22

Are the what-ifs swirling in your mind about your child’s future? Do you lose sleep over worry or anxiety about it? As an adoptive mom, I understand this very well. Today, we will use the acrostic, L.O.V.E. to form healthier thought patterns around these intrusive thoughts.L: Love O: Openness V: Validation E: Education Let’s reframe our mind when these thoughts come creeping in, and lead with love. Let’s replace our what-ifs with we-cans! Remember, we can do all things through Christ who

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18:24

Episode 25: Series on Self Care Part III: Is...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/01/15

In the final episode of our three-part series on self-care, we discuss whether self-care is biblical or if it has selfish implications. I think it can go either way, depending on how it’s being done. Too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing!We discuss a handful of scriptures as they pertain to self-care. The Bible doesn’t explicitly mention self-care, but there are some verses that speak to caring for our bodies, minds, and spirits. As adoptive moms (or moms who are waiting to adopt a

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28:54

Episode 24: Series on Self Care Part II: Raising Kids...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/01/08

Taking care of yourself as an adoptive mom is vital for your well-being and your family’s health. By prioritizing your own needs, you'll be better able to support your child and your family in the long run.In the second episode of a three-part series, we explore the ways mamas-by-adoption can take some solo time to fill their cups, from coffee with a friend, to perusing the library alone, to counseling, to prayer walks. We are all moms, and we face many of the same challenges, but as adoptive

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23:04

Episode 23: Series on Self Care Part I: Waiting to...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2025/01/01

Happy New Year, friends!In today’s episode, we’re starting a three-part series on self-care as it pertains to adoption. In Part I, we’re discussing self-care while you wait to adopt a child, from setting solid boundaries, to allowing yourself time to feel, to finding meaning along the way. I pray this encourages you! Don’t forget to join our private Facebook group for waiting mamas. We also have a digital adoption journal for women in the wait. All are linked below, along with some other fun

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09:32

Episode 22: Merry Christmas & Scripture to Encourage...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/12/25

Merry Christmas! This episode just so happens to be posted on Christmas Day! For all of you mamas who are dealing with emotions on yet another year without a child in the home, I want to encourage you with some scripture for such a time as this. I pray this encourages you to seek God’s perfect peace and His plan over your own when it comes to growing your family through adoption. Praying for you, friends. Email Me: heartgrownmamapodcast@gmail.com Check out the blog: heartgrownmama.com Find

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37:53

Episode 21: Meeting Birth Parents: A Conversation...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/12/18

It can feel overwhelming thinking about your first meeting with a birth mother, birth father, or birth family. You want to put your best foot forward, but it feels like a fragile situation — one where emotions on both sides are sky-high.In this episode, my husband and I have a candid conversation about what it’s like to meet a birth family and what we’ve learned from these interactions as adoptive parents. We’d love to answer YOUR questions, so email them or post them in our Facebook

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18:58

Episode 20: Feel like a Fraud? Navigating Imposter...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/12/11

Ever feel like a fraud or imposter as a mama or mama-to-be? I know I have. First of all, what is imposter syndrome? By definition, it’s the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. Are you waiting to adopt a child and feel like a fraud evening thinking of yourself as a mom? Or are you holding your child in your arms and feel the sting of guilt or grief? Do you walk into a baby or children’s store

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24:41

Episode 19: 6 Ways to Simplify Christmas with Kids:...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/12/04

In today’s podcast, we’re discussing simplifying holidays with little kids, especially if your family was made possible by adoption. Everything we talk about applies to ALL families with little kids (probably aged 10 and under), but we’re looking at this through the lens of adoption. This may or may not look different for your family depending on your child’s needs, but I think it’s safe to say all children have a need for simplicity and structure. When it comes to holidays, specifically

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23:00

Episode 18: Creating Connection: The Importance of...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/11/27

What do holiday dinners, weekend game nights, and summer vacations all have in common? They're all traditions that bring families closer together. This goes for ALL families. When a child joins a family through adoption, one of the most important ways to build connection and a sense of belonging is through family traditions and rituals. Whether you’re raising “heartgrown” littles or waiting to become a mama, this episode is for you. What new traditions can you start this year? What old ones

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29:47

Episode 17: 7 Tips for Stress-Free School Mornings...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/11/20

Where are all my mamas at?! So often, I’m talking to mamas who are waiting to adopt, but sometimes I feel that my current moms are left behind. But I’m in the same season as you - doing the mom thing, raising small kids, doing school drop-offs, chaperoning field trips, packing lunches, fighting screen battles, reading bedtime stories and having hard conversations. What if I told you that good days usually begin with good mornings? So, what do your mornings look like? I’m here to help you make

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21:24

Episode 16: A Series on Waiting Well: Getting Your...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/11/13

Hey friends! We are on the fifth and final week of our series called, A Series on Waiting Well. Over the past few weeks, we have talked about getting our physical bodies, finances, faith and our marriages in tip-top shape as a way to be ready when we get The Call, but also as a way to use this time wisely and wait well. In this episode, we’re going to dive into all aspects of getting our home ready while we’re waiting to adopt or bring a new child home. Take a quick look around. How does your

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22:16

Episode 15: A Series on Waiting Well: Growing in your...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/11/06

Hey friends! We are on the FOURTH week of a new series called, A Series on Waiting Well. Over the past few weeks, we have talked about different aspects of our physical bodies, finances and our marriages. When we are expecting a child by adoption, I like to call it being pregnant without a due date. This season of waiting can be a time of confusion, frustration and nothingness…OR it can be a time of renewal and growth. I’ve said it and I’ll say it again: I’m a firm believer in using this time

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21:43

Episode 14: A Series on Waiting Well: Financial...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/10/30

Hey friends! In this episode, which is part of our Series on Waiting Well, we dive into budgeting, finding ways to save, creating an emergency fund, creative ways to supplement your current income, and of course, praying about all of it! I hope this inspires you and allows you more financial freedom while you raise your babies or await your child through adoption. Disclaimer: In light of being totally transparent, I forgot to mention a few streaming apps we use! We now use Prime TV and Apple TV,

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23:15

Episode 13: A Series on Waiting Well: Strengthening...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/10/23

Before you welcome a child, whether it be your first or third, having your marriage in a strong place sets the tone for a healthy home. Whether you’ve been married 5 or 15 years, marriage takes work! In this episode, I talk about ways you can better connect with your spouse, from continuing to prioritize date night (or date day!), to attending marriage retreats, to doing something your spouse enjoys, to planning a trip together. They key is connectedness and staying fully invested in one another,

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23:56

Episode 12: A Series on Waiting Well: Prioritizing...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/10/16

Hey friends! We are starting a BRAND NEW series today called A Series on Waiting Well. Over the next few weeks, we will dive into different aspects of our body, faith-walk, finances and home. I’m a firm believer in using this time wisely. How can we improve every area of our lives while we wait? Because the waiting part…that’s inevitable. What we do with this time matters. And I believe we can intentionally wait WELL! On the very first episode of our new series, I want to talk about how we can

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20:54

Episode 11: Why Self-Care is Actually Healthy and How...

Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive... ·

2024/10/09

Ever feel like self-care is selfish and unnecessary? Ever say something like, “Oh, I’d love to do that but I just don’t have time!” Today I want to challenge you to shift your mindset. What if self-care was more like a vitamin, taken to benefit your overall health? What if I said taking care of yourself, both physically and emotionally, would help you pour into others in a more impactful way? Whether you’re a mom or not, it’s a great time to look at how you’re spending your days and

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