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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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04:47

138 – Journaling Prompts: Do You Relive Reruns in...

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2024/07/30

Hi Neighbor,Do you find yourself reliving reruns in your life? Another way to put it is this, do you see yourself living out your own version of Groundhog Day? Grab a pen and paper, and let’s explore this concept together. This is the second journaling episode of a 7-part series of Anchors of Encouragement. As we consider the concept of reliving reruns in our lives, I have some introspection questions to help identify those thoughts that don’t serve us well. Hope and healing are on the way. Your

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137 – Journaling Prompts: Unplug to Unlock Mental Blocks

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2024/07/27

Hi Neighbor,How do you typically handle mental blocks? Have you tried unplugging? In this first of a 7-part series of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share how to get unstuck when your brain just won’t cooperate. Whether it’s finding answers or solving problems, sometimes we just need to UNPLUG. Here’s how. We’ll consider this concept with a jumble of the word JOURNAL. Journaling is my favorite go-to method for getting unstuck. But as you’ll see in this episode, there are other ways I use as

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136 – The ONE Thing Adoptive Parents NEED to Know!

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2024/07/15

Hi Neighbor,Welcome to another walking episode of Anchors of Encouragement. Today, I’m coming to you from my backyard studio. Based on three separate conversations I’ve recently had with adoptive parents, I want to share an important concept with you. The ONE thing adoptive parents NEED to know. It’s something that makes navigating the highs and lows of the adoption journey doable. To understand this concept and the power it affords us as adoptive parents, we’ll consider a story about a little bird

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135 – Stuck in Survivor Mode? What It Looks Like for...

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2024/07/12

I wish the conversation you’re about to listen to had been available for me years ago, not because I like to hear myself speak. Conversations like this could have helped me navigate some of the challenges my wife and I faced in our adoption journey.Hi Neighbor, Returning on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, is my neighbor from Alabama, Erich Nelson. Erich was first on the show in Episode 53. Erich is back today to discuss an important topic for adoptive parents and adopted children to

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07:03

134 – Real, Raw and Emotional! A Must-See for Foster...

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2024/07/06

“To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.” ~Dr. SeussHi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I share my reaction to the movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, brought to you by Angel Studios. This film is a mirror for so many of us on the adoption journey. As an adoptive parent myself, I saw my own story reflected in powerful ways. Adoption, whether private or through the foster system, presents similar challenges. You’ll

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05:51

133 – Adoptive Parents: How Can I Serve You Better?

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2024/07/02

How can I serve you better?Hi Neighbor, As an adoptive parent myself, I’ve walked the path filled with both joy and challenges. My mission is to share stories, offer biblical encouragement, and bring on experts to help you navigate this unique journey. I want to walk you home! That gets us to today’s question: How can I serve you better? In private conversations I’ve had with adoptive parents, they have told me. But I’ve never asked that question on the podcast. So, today I’m asking you, as an

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132 – The Children From Her Heart: A Story of...

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2024/06/28

Foster care is intended to be a temporary solution to what should be a temporary problem. The goal is always reunification.The focus is to find families that meet the needs of the child, rather than finding children that fit the needs of the family. The child comes first! Hi Neighbor, Joining me on this episode of Anchors of Encouragement is my neighbor from Atlanta, Dr. Kimberly Offutt. Dr. Kim is an inspirational speaker, author, child advocate, social worker, and adoptive parent. She has served

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16:45

131 – Adoptive Parent Needing Respite? 3 Ways To...

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2024/06/22

I surprised my friends who went with me. Honestly, I surprised myself too because I never imagined that I would allow myself to do what I was about to do. I was anxious and I was nervous. And not to be overly dramatic, but in some respects, I was scared to death. However, I did it. And it was one of the most exhilarating forms of respite I've ever experienced. Hi Neighbor, Welcome to another unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement. In this episode, I would like to build on the concept of

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130 – Remembering Amp: The Impact of Pets on Our Hearts

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2024/06/14

When it came time to say goodbye, I couldn’t get the words out. I gently rubbed his head one last time and walked away.Hi Neighbor, Welcome to a special memorial episode of Anchors of Encouragement. I want to share something deeply personal and touching with you today. There comes a time in every pet parent’s life when we must say goodbye to our beloved companions. This episode is my tribute to Amp, who brought so much joy and comfort into my life. I first mentioned Amp at the beginning of this

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05:40

129 – The Unexpected, Positive Benefits of Embracing...

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2024/06/08

I couldn't sleep, so I’m up doing what I learned from Jonny to regulate myself. I never know the direction these quiet moments will take, but I know something positive always happens... and that’s what I want to share with you today.Hi Neighbor, Do you enjoy unexpected, positive surprises? I do! In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I share a story about why I value the anchor of solitude and hope you’ll consider embracing it too. We’ll also reflect on a passage from the book of Psalms and

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11:26

128 – 4 Simple Tips To Find Peaceful Sleep as an...

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2024/06/01

Are you having trouble sleeping? You’re restless. You’re tossing and turning. Maybe you had too much caffeine that day. Maybe you have a busy calendar the next day and you’re concerned about everything you have to do.For adoptive parents, maybe it’s out of concern for your children. I know this can leave you anxious. Your mind is racing. You’re losing sleep. What can you do? Hi Neighbor, Are restless nights and racing thoughts keeping you up? You’re not alone. In this episode of Anchors of

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16:45

127 – 5 Ways to Help Adoptive Parents Navigate the...

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2024/05/25

How can adoptive parents prepare themselves for the challenges they will face in their adoption journeys? May I suggest it can be as simple as picking up sticks?Hi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode, I want to share 2 stories that will illustrate the concept of the Daily Doable and how it relates to adoptive parents and the storms they will face in their adoption journeys. I’m pulling back the curtain to share how I have been able to navigate the anxiety that adoptive parenting presented in my

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126 – I See You! 3 Simple Words To Encourage Adoptive...

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2024/05/18

Have you ever sent your future self a letter of encouragement? I did and it turned out to be the boost I needed at exactly the right time. Hi Neighbor, As I journaled through ideas for a new episode, I came across one idea in particular. As I explored it, I rediscovered an episode from early in this podcast. It contained a message that I needed to hear. Chances are if I needed to hear that message, there is someone out there who could benefit from it too. I would encourage you to grab a pen and

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125 – Anxious, Adoptive Parent? 5 Ways To Love a...

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2024/05/11

Would he hate us for loving him this much? We didn’t know. Would he see this as the ultimate act of betrayal? We didn’t know. Would he embrace the help we had finally found for him? We didn’t know. What we did know was our son needed help, help our love couldn’t give him. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to take you back to the beginning. The beginning of this podcast with a story of one of the most difficult days in my life. In this encore episode, we’ll explore the theme: 5 Ways To Love a Child of

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19:47

124 – Journaling: How Journaling Prompts Helped My...

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2024/05/04

“After you journal for a certain amount of time, you get into that comfortable practice with it, it starts to become your natural release.” ~Jonny MaudlinHi Neighbor, Today, I would like to share a special encore episode where we’ll circle back to a conversation I had with my son Jonny about one of the tools he learned in residential. This tool was instrumental in Jonny liking himself again, and this tool is something I have adopted in my life and encourage you to practice too. It’s

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11:34

123 – Insensitive, Hurtful Comments? 3 Benefits of...

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2024/04/27

Have you ever said something out of anger or frustration? If you answered 'yes' I invite you to listen to this encore episode of Anchors of Encouragement, where I’ll share how you can get rid of your frustrations without saying a word. Hi Neighbor, I would like to share with you a special encore episode where we’ll circle back to the beginning and consider one of my 3 core anchors, self-awareness. It’s something I continue to use on a regular basis to help me navigate the storms of life. So whether

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122 – Hope for Adoptive Parents? Try 10-10-10 a...

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2024/04/20

Are you an adoptive parent looking for hope and practical strategies to navigate the unique challenges of adoption?Would hearing from both a parent and a child about their journey through the adoption process and coming out stronger on the other side be helpful to you? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, I invite you to listen to this encore episode of Anchors of Encouragement, where my son Jonny and I share a powerful story that could provide the breakthrough you've been looking

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10:49

121 – Solar Eclipse: A Story of Faith, Family and...

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2024/04/11

It seemed like it would be the perfect spot to experience this moment, but I wasn't sure I would be allowed to go there. As it turned out, I was, and it was perfect.Hi Neighbor, Recently, I got to witness nature put on one of its most stunning shows – a total solar eclipse. It was a few moments of profound introspection. This episode of Anchors of Encouragement is all about that. I want to tell you about this amazing sight, how it almost didn’t happen, and how it ties back to memories and moments

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120 – Are You in Pain? 3 Reasons to Walk for Wellness

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2024/04/06

“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” ~Henry David ThoreauHi Neighbor, In this unplugged episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I want to share 3 reasons why I step away from my day-to-day activities and go for a walk. The simple act of walking can be a tremendous source of solace and strength. And I want to encourage you to walk for wellmess too. You’ll realize benefits that will bless you throughout your entire day. Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S

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119 – Biblical Encouragement From the Anchor of Promise

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2024/03/30

In the challenges of life’s storms, where anxiety wears you down, where can you look to find your anchor amidst the chaos? May I suggest you look up to the sky to the anchor of promise.Hi Neighbor, Earlier this week, I experienced a vivid reminder of God’s faithfulness, a rainbow. In this episode of Anchors of Encouragement, I’ll share that story and tie it to the promises God made to people generations ago and to promises to us today. We’ll consider passages from Genesis 9, Deuteronomy 31, and

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