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20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge

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Many adoptive, foster, stepmoms, and grandmothers are suffering in silence. No one in the world of adoption is giving them the tools for recovery. No one is teaching them how to handle adoptee pushback and rejection. No one is wrapping arms around them and praying when all they can do is cry.When moms realize the unknown depth of their child’s trauma, a common reaction is self-doubt. If she doesn’t know what happened, how can she find words to help her child process it? It’s terrifying, like

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26:54

Praying for the Wounded Child: A Conversation with...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2025/06/22

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Virginia Wells—author, licensed social worker, and adoptive mom—to explore the intersection of faith, adoption, and healing. Virginia shares wisdom from her powerful book Praying for a Wounded Child, offering real-life encouragement and deeply spiritual insights for parents navigating trauma, loss, and complex family journeys. Through personal stories, scriptural guidance, and practical tools like journaling and prayer, Virginia invites us to e...

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Speaking the Heart Language of Adopted and Foster...

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2025/05/28

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, adoption author Sherry Eldridge shares deeply personal insights and practical advice for adoptive and foster parents seeking to truly connect with their children. Drawing from her book 20 Things Adoptive Parents Need to Succeed, Sherry explores how well-intentioned words can be misinterpreted by adopted children—and offers better ways to communicate that honor both the child and their birth family. From reframing statements like “You were chosen” to u...

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32:02

Becoming Yourself in the Middle of Motherhood with...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with Emma Fulenwider—author, literary agent, TEDx speaker, and mother navigating the complexities of modern parenting—to explore what it truly means to belong in a world full of pressure, perfectionism, and plastic toys. Emma shares her personal journey from being an "odd kid" who learned to mimic others to fit in, to rediscovering herself in her thirties by embracing authenticity. She opens up about the quiet crisis many moms face today: the loss o...

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38:41

When Love Isn’t Enough: Amy VanTine on Parenting...

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2025/04/29

Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Sherrie Eldridge welcomes Amy Vantine, a mother, educator, and co-founder of RAD Advocates, to share her harrowing and inspiring journey of parenting a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). From her early dreams of motherhood to the trauma, confusion, and eventual heartbreak of dissolving an adoption, Amy opens up about the realities few talk about—and the healing mission she’s now embraced to support other families walking a similar path...

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34:06

Breaking the Cycle: Tova J. Kreps on Trauma,...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2025/01/18

Send us a textIn this episode, Sherry invites Tova J. Kreps, licensed social worker and co-founder of Wellspring Counseling, to discuss the complexities of adoption, trauma recovery, and the power of faith in navigating these challenges. Tova shares her inspiring journey, shaped by her upbringing in a missionary family, her personal experience with adoption, and her decades of professional work helping families navigate the complexities of trauma and mental health. Together, they explore the ...

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36:21

From Fear to Love: Healing and Hope in Adoption with...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/11/05

Send us a textIn this heartfelt and transformative episode, Sherry Eldridge sits down with esteemed guest Brian Post, a renowned adoption and child behavior expert. Brian, an adoptee and former foster child, shares his compelling life story—from his early experiences in foster care to reuniting with his birth mother decades later. His journey underscores the resilience, trauma, and profound emotional growth that many adoptees experience.Brian discusses the power of love as a healing force, th...

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28:58

Virginia Wells: Addressing Grief and Loss in Adoption

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/08/28

Send us a textIn this conversation, Sherrie Eldridge interviews Virginia Wells, an adoptive mom and author, about her experiences and insights. They discuss the challenges of adoptive parenting, the importance of preparation and realistic expectations, and the power of prayer. Virginia shares her own journey as an adoptive mom and offers advice for prospective adoptive parents. She also talks about her upcoming book, which covers topics such as grief, identity, and self-care in the context of...

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36:35

Jocelyn Williams' Adoption Journey and Attachment Theory

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/06/06

Jocelyn Williams, a developmental movement consultant, discusses the importance of movement-based solutions for infant and child development. She emphasizes the significance of the first year of life in building the foundation of neurology and explains how movement patterns and sensory experiences contribute to brain development. Williams shares her personal experience of adopting children and the challenges they faced, including attachment issues and learning difficulties. She highlights the...

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35:15

Dafna Lender, LCSW, Explains Why RAD Diagnosis Is...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/05/08

Dafna Lender, LCSW, is a Licensed Social Worker and Certified Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist. Experts such as Besssel van der Koklk applaud her work.When Sherrie Eldridge asks her about the term "Reactive Attachment Disorder," quite the conversation occurred. Sherrie shared her story of how she has recovered from this, and Dafna taught in depth how and why the term is outdated and what adoptive moms need to understand about parenting a child that has come from severe trauma.Key poi...

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32:15

Author Keri Williams Addresses Reactive Attachment...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/03/27

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34:26

Author Karen Springs Encourages Parents Who Adopted...

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/02/21

Karen Springs provides cutting-edge research about how adoptive families wit kids adopted from overseas have progressed. In her new book—THE BACKSEAT OF ADOPTION, she shares How the families she worked with in Europe are currently progressing. Are the children thriving? Are the parents thriving?What are the joys of parenting?What are common obstacles?How many children are searching for their roots?Are the parents involved in their adult children’s lives?All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridge

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24:38

Adoptee Julie Ryan McGue's Search for Origins

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2024/01/26

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17:09

Navigating Adoptee Birthdays

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/08/16

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Sherrie Encourages Younger Fellow-Adopted Children

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/07/18

Sometimes, adopted children get discouraged about numerous meltdowns and need encouragement from someone who's been there--author Sherrie Eldridge. Eldridge crafted this short message just for the children by sharing the reason for meltdowns, which is trauma. Children are taught that because of the repercussions of trauma, oftentimes love from others and from God doesn’t translate as love. Eldridge shares several personal examples and encourages children to:1. Remember that God has a

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32:40

Susan Tebos Shares Book for Adopted Teens

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/05/11

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15:13

Dafna Lender LCSW, Describes Adoptee Loss

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/04/02

Teen and adult adoptees will be encouraged by such a gifted therapist as Dafna Lender LCSW. Dafna shares initially how her upbringing challenged her to be a voice for those that have no voice. Hearing her validation of the adoptee loss is moving and will bless the heart of every adoptee that listens. Additionally, Lender addresses the need of adoptive and foster parents to know what will help them address control issues, such as procrastination for going to school. Lastly, Sherrie Eldridge asks

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22:27

Ron Nydam Ph.D. Revisits Adoption and Relinquishment

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/03/09

Ron Nydam, Ph.D., is a highly respected and beloved pastor, speaker, author, counselor, and teacher in the field of adoption. For the last two decades, he educated international audiences about relinquishment and adoption. These two topics are his specialty and he addresses them with the finesse of a skilled surgeon. His main audiences are:Adoptees struggling with the repercussions of relinquishment.First (Birth) parents, continuing to mourn their losses.Adoptive parents who can't understand

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34:54

Derek Clark Urges Fostered Teens to Never Give Up

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/01/31

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17:35

The Hot Potato of Adoptee Anger

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2023/01/17

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22:11

One Mom's Story about Adopting Internationally

20 THINGS ADOPTION PODCAST with Sherrie Eldridge ·

2022/11/05

Bronwen Smith, a mom who adopted from Korea, shares the real-life struggles and joys of adopting internationally. Learn how she and her husband decided to adopt, how they chose the country to adopt from, what it was like to take off in the plane with the knowledge that their son was leaving his entire home behind, and how they juggle joy and peace on a daily basis.All Rights Reserved. @sherrieeldridge

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