When Bridgette's mother revealed she had a sister that was placed for adoption, she knew she had to find her sister for her mom's sake. Through a series of DNA tests and a lot of perseverance, Bridgette connected with her sister, Cynthia. Meeting each other as adults came with many sweet surprises and a swirl of emotions. Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore captures both sides' candid feelings in this must-listen episode; don't miss out! A Special Thank You to Bridgette and Cynthia for sharing...

Rachel and her husband were just like many other couples looking to adopt. After spending thousands of dollars on fertility treatments, their entire savings account was nearly dried up. The couple decided to fund their first adoption through loans, but Rachel knew there had to be a better way. So she started applying for grants. When the rejection letters started filling her mailbox, she kicked her tenacity into overdrive. The result? Rachel and her husband received over $38,000 to help with...

How much will adoption cost? When is the first payment due? What happens to our money if the adoption falls through? Questions like these can cause financial anxiety for so many families that are looking to adopt. But how do you face this stress head-on without falling prey to financial woes? You plan of course! Listen in as Financial Advisors Michael Barclay and Daniel Zagata of Evershore talk about the significance of financial planning for both your adoption and the future. Listen to...

Navigating life as an adoptee can be confusing and difficult, especially when your feelings stay bottled up to protect the ones you love the most. As a black adoptee growing up with a white family, Kyle experienced a wide range of emotions that he kept locked inside. Kyle shares his internal battle and the challenges he faced while trying to find his sense of self in the process. His wisdom and experiences are a beacon of light for not only children that are transracial adoptees but also...

Adopting for the first time can be like navigating uncharted waters if you don't have the right guide. Oftentimes, prospective adoptive parents don't know the "right" questions to ask or how to properly prepare for what happens next after bringing their child home.  Guest Paige Knipfer is the owner of Love Grown Adoption Consulting and assists prospective families through the adoption journey. She is an adoption educator and a 2x adoptive mom. Listen as Paige shares with Podcast Host Nicole...

Trauma. Primal Wounds. Feelings. Adoptee Experiences. Curiosity about these factors led adoptee, Simon Ben, to explore the intricacies of being adopted in today's Primal Wound society. In this episode of Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast, Nicole and Simon dig deep and speak about Simon's experience and perspective as a thriving adoptee. More about Podcast Guest, Simon Ben Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesn't ever remember not knowing. All went well until he...

When Deirdre Klein Ochipinti went to the bookstore to explain adoption to her toddler, she ran into a big problem. There were no children's books that explained adoption on the book shelves. After searching high and low, Deidre came up with a solution. She would write a book so that every child could read and learn what it means to be adopted! After the book was published, Deirdre didn't stop there. She created a nonprofit organization and a yearly carnival to celebrate the wonders of...

After one successful adoption with a credible Adoption Agency, Kate and her husband decided they wanted to adopt again. This time they decided on a different adoption agency in their state. Kate and her husband were matched quickly but various requests and exchanges started to feel a little too fishy. After a drained bank account, false promises, and refusal to let them speak to the agency-appointed attorney, Kate knew she had to reach out to a trusted Board Certified Adoption Attorney to get...

For over 6 years Mandi & Patrick dreamed of having a child of their own, but Mandi's heart condition made it impossible for her to carry a child safely. They soon chose to look into surrogacy as an option and began the journey to find a surrogate who could carry the child of their dreams. With a global pandemic and a few other challenges along the way, Mandi & Patrick's dream of becoming parents ultimately came true because of their amazing surrogate Autumn. Hear their inspirational...

Ashley Rhodes Courter is a New York Times Best Selling Author and child welfare advocate who speaks all over the world. But her passion and drive to help children cope in the foster care system are directly related to her past. Ashley was in Florida’s foster care system where she spent almost ten years being shuttled between 14 homes—some quite abusive—before being adopted from a Children’s Home at the age of twelve. Her truths of survival and heartache in the system and her motivation and...

Navigating the vast array of emotions during the adoption journey is difficult, whether you're an expecting mother looking to place, or a potential adoptive parent hoping for that special child. Our featured guest host this month is Katherine Roth, LCSW, MSW, IMH-E®,  Founder and Counselor at Empowered Life, LLC. Katherine specializes in adoption counseling and gives us the scoop on why this service is a vital tool for the entire adoption triad. Plenty of support resources, amazing advice...

Navigating the cost of adoption can seem overwhelming, but there are several different ways for families to balance the scales.  In this episode, Founder and President of HelpUsAdopt.org, Becky Fawcett, speaks to us about the hurdles she overcame when adopting, and why she decided to fund Help Us Adopt, a program that gives grants to families hoping to adopt. Helpusadopt.org is a national 501(c)(3) financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender,...

Adopted as an infant, Cara had a wonderful upbringing with two amazing parents who adored her. As she grew into a successful young adult, she began reflecting on the story of her life and began to wonder about how it all began. Supportive in her search for her biological parents, they gave her the information she needed to start the journey of finding her truth. Listen as Cara tells her story of being an adult adoptee and how her path led her to discover her Chapter One.

When Brandee faced an unexpected pregnancy, she never gave up faith. Facing a hard decision, she knew that adoption was the right answer for her baby's future.  An advocate for birth mothers everywhere, Brandee shares all that she has learned on her incredible adoption journey and the bond she shares with the couple who adopted her baby boy.  Brandee's bold and brave spirit shines in this brand-new episode of Moore to Love!

Ben's a local celebrity and the King of comedy. Aaron is the genius behind the family. And Charlotte has them both wrapped around her little finger! This amazing family is breaking down stereotypes about adoption in the LGBTQ+ community, and sharing their adoption journey with Podcast Host and Board Certified Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore. Between discussing the legalization of gay marriage and adoption, Charlotte's adorable viral TikTok video, Aaron's wise advice,  and Ben's new gig as a...

When Jessica and Leo fell in love in college, they knew that getting married and starting a family together was inevitable. What they didn't realize is that their journey to creating a family would take them down a winding path filled with struggle and challenge. After 3 failed IUIs and 3 failed IVFs, Jess and Leo were discouraged, but they never gave up hope. They were determined to start a family and decided to build their family through adoption.  Press play to listen to their story of...