Episode 114: Finding Connection Through Your Adoption Journey

Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

Religion & Spirituality, Kids & Family, Christianity, Parenting

4.9 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 30 May 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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We couldn’t be happier to share this conversation with Melissa Corkum & Lisa Qualls of The Adoption Connection. We have long respected the work these two remarkable women are doing in the world. They are some of our favorite voices, offering hope and encouragement, to adoptive parents and caregivers. They’ve written numerous books, have a fantastic podcast, offer coaching and speaking, and host a beautiful facebook community of support. They are doing such good and meaningful work in this space bringing decades of personal and professional experience to the equation. Grab a copy of their newest book, Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. . . . . . Sign up to receive the RBG monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Pre-Order the Worry-Free Parent by Sissy! Find us on YouTube! Download a copy of the Raising Boys and Girls Feelings Chart Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at raisingboysandgirls.com. . . . . .. . . . . A special thank-you to our sponsors: Live in Love Podcast Cru: Text RAISING to 71326 to help today! Fuller Seminary: If you feel passionate about becoming an agent of healing and reconciliation in the world, click here to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. Reliefband: use promo code RBG you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. I'm Sissy Gough.
0:06.9	I'm David Thomas. And I'm Melissa Trevathan.
0:10.3	And we are so glad you've set us out a few minutes to spend with us today.
0:14.2	In each episode of this podcast, we'll share some of what we're learning in the work we do with
0:18.6	kids and families on a daily basis at Days Are Counseling in Nashville, Tennessee.
0:23.2	Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding,
0:27.3	a little more practical help and a whole lot of hope.
0:30.1	So pull up a chair and join us on this journey from our little yellow house to yours.
0:38.8	David, you know we're working to get Lauren Aikens and Thomas Red on the podcast.
0:42.9	Yes, and I cannot wait, but they are kind of busy, so...
0:47.2	So in the meantime, at least we get to keep up with Lauren on her podcast Live and Love.
0:52.0	Season 3 just started and they are talking about parenting.
0:56.0	I love how real Lauren gets when she chats with A&E F-Dance.
0:59.7	They have such meaningful conversations with their guests talking about what it looks like
1:03.2	to live and love in different areas of life.
1:05.8	And in this season, Lauren is also talking with friends and family members
1:10.4	in her parenting village who are helping her raise her girls.
1:14.0	And we even got to be included in that, which was such an honor, and we certainly believe it
1:18.5	takes a village. So check out Lauren Aikens podcast Live and Love.
1:22.8	She's an inspiring voice you'll love having on your parenting team.
1:30.7	Lisa Quals and Melissa Corkham are the founders of the adoption connection,
1:35.3	which offers free resources for adoptive families in need of wisdom and hope for their journey.
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