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“As an adoptive parent, this podcast has provided so much quality advice, comfort and reassurance. Highly recommend to adoptive families and close friends.”
TMikeMac via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/23
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“I love the mailbag episodes! They are so full of practical help.”
Whitney Pendell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/22
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“They are constantly bringing listeners crucial content for where we are in the trenches. Consistently encouraging and full of helpful resources. It’s been a life-savor in this difficult season on our journey!”
BeallMom1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/22
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“This podcast is not afraid to tackle tough subjects surrounding adoption! Please listen and learn.”
Daniel with a capital D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/12/21
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“Great adoption podcast. So helpful to Adoptive families.”
Shnobue14 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/05/21
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“I learned a lot about the benefits of cooking and eating together!
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Blessings 🙏🏼♥️”
Unicorn and Pegasus Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/21
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“Lisa and Melissa are always bringing loads of value to their listeners. Even though we’ve been on our foster and adoptive journey for about tens years, I still have much to learn, and this podcast is a great place to do it. Thanks!”
Chef Kibby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/21
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“Thanks for all the tips and encouragement!”
Stacey F from DC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/21
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“I found this podcast by searching Dr. Karyn Purvis’s name. Her TBRI videos have helped my husband and me with parenting challenges. We adopted our son 3 1/2 years ago and we are navigating some challenging behaviors and feeling exhausted lately. Thankful to have found someone who relates and who...”Read full review »
Kentucky Friend via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“I’m currently in the adoption process and have really appreciated this podcast! The conversations are always balanced with truth, hard facts, and HOPE. I’m never left feeling discouraged, but rather encouraged. The hosts have gone through some really challenging times and their honesty and...”Read full review »
Travelerfan_73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/20
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“I’m an mom-bio, adoptive & foster. I’m constantly seeking out help for my adopted kids. Melissa and Lisa have amazing tips and information and the best part-support. I finish each episode feeling understood, not like a failure (validated that this is hard work), and with some new tools to...”Read full review »
marylynnetx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/20
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“Every episode from Lisa and Melissa is full of grace and encouragement. I don’t know where I would be as an adoptive mom without their advice.”
Ghengismark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/20
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“Very informative to help parents navigate the adoption process and help understand all the people involved.”
Annomous person via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/20
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“There are so many awesome episodes. I’ve been working my way back from #109 as I just started listening but jumped way back to episode #23 when it was referenced in another episode, to hear Lisa’s birth mom story. It really hit home for me as my kiddos are all adopted from foster care and their...”Read full review »
Nickey119 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/23/20
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“Thankful for this podcast!! The wisdom is so needed walking wherever you are in the foster and adoption process. I’m grateful for the truth and love they pass along!! The guests are super helpful too!! Thank you”
Hilarious Days via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/20
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“This pod cast has been so beneficial to my life for so many reasons. I am a bio mom and fist and adoptive mom. The encouragement and resources this pod cast provides is so valuable. I truly don’t know what I would have done without it. Thank you for all you do and keep it up, we need you both!”
Fidget Harmon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“For anyone who has adopted or is considering adoption this is a great resource and wealth of knowledge. So proud of you ladies for sharing your story.”
TheDancingHouseMama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/20
“As a Dad of 3 through adoption, I love this podcast because the topics covered help us work through issues we deal with or may deal with. Highly recommended!”
TimTheAdoptionGuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/03/20
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“I absolutely love listening to your podcast! It brings my husband and I hope & courage. We’re adopting a little girl from China and currently due to Covid-19 travel is suspended. We love the stories and hearing your adoptive children on the podcast as well. Looking forward to listening more....”Read full review »
Amanda Leigh M. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/20
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“I so appreciate the practical advice, real life experience, encouragement and reminder we are not alone.....always pointing us back to Jesus 💗”
aehouston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“I love this podcast! The topics that are covered are wide ranging and so full of the real life issues of the adoption world. This podcast is unique as it discusses topics from so many perspectives. I love that Melissa and Lisa are so real and honest. There are so many times I have laughed or...”Read full review »
Rae11313 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/20
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“Every time I listen to Lisa and Melissa, I feel like they are sitting in my living room having coffee with me. Very personable and have amazing guests for all things adoption. I listen to this religiously after we adopted our eight year old and I seriously couldn’t learn fast enough! So thankful...”Read full review »
Theprizerg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for more than a year now - and have learned so much from Lisa and Melissa. I look forward to new episodes and have not been disappointed yet. They have a wonderful rapport with each other and keep me engaged by providing relevant content. Bring a parent is a...”Read full review »
guat mama via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“And not only that, I don’t feel like the world’s worst mom when my adopted kiddos and I struggle. Lots of great advice and encouragement here 💜”
mb33mb33mb33 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“This podcast is so helpful and encouraging for parents of adopted children. The content reminds you to be constantly working on your relationship with your kids. I love it!”
Krpianist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/20
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“What a great podcast! Love all the help and information that it provides for us foster and adoptive parents. A must list to if you are or are thinking of becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Thanks for all your help.”
carrot*soup via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“Adoption can be full of challenges. Lisa and Melissa are such an encouragement to adoptive families. I enjoy listening to their podcast and highly recommend it.”
JSchoolz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“I’ve loved listening to this podcast from episode 1 to 100! There is always a ton or great information and encouragement here. Lisa and Melissa are learned and inspiring and fun to listen to. I fee like these two are on my team!”
Tinogle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“So authentic and helpful for families walking along the road of foster care and adoption!”
Keith4hunter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/20
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“The foster/adoptive community can often feel isolated in their journey. Lisa and Melissa provide real life experience, wisdom and practical tools to better equip the incredible parents in the foster/adoption world!”
Bugsterbabe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/20
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“Thank you for the work that you do.
It's good to know and actually hear that we aren't alone in what we are going through and that there are solutions out there! Recommended highly”Read full review »
Ny Ny Happy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/03/20
“I am a parent of 3 kids and also in waiting to become a foster/adoptive parent. I discovered this podcast a few months ago and have binge listened to all the episodes. I have learned so much and feel like Melissa and Lisa have become dear friends of mine. Definitely worth checking out this podcast.”
777777kg77777777 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/29/20
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“Thank you for being a safe space for hard discussions that are common in adoptive families. I’ve been in this world for 10 years and still learn something new every week!”
katieking09 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/20
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“I am impressed with the topics and content. I’m sure I’ll listen again and again to catch all the insights.”
ealkem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/20
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“Cannot say enough about the way this podcast helps provide insight AND practical advice. It’s not just storytelling- it is truly about how to handle situations based in a trauma-informed mindset.”
Teachy1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/20
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“This is my favorite adoption podcast. Lisa and Melissa are totally encouraging and relatable. I really appreciate their transparency and true heart to encourage foster and adoptive parents. They have a great variety of guests and topics as well. If you have a adoption question, chances are they...”Read full review »
julieann id via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/20
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“As an adoptive mother this podcast is both refreshment for my heart and equipping for my life. Lisa and Melissa are honest, humble and relatable. They share from their wealth of experience covering all members of the triad’s perspective which I find very valuable. They bring on guest speakers...”Read full review »
BB0084 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/05/20
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“As a first-time mom and someone who is interested in adopting in the future, I am SO grateful to have found this podcast! Very informative, REAL, and relatable for parents in general! Serious topics in a relaxed dialogue!”
kaydelliott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/20
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“If you are looking to adopt or are still on the fence about exploring the world of adoption, this podcast is for you! Very great content - exactly what I was looking for!”
SamMoss5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/20
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“This is by far my favorite adoption podcast and I even host one! Thank you for all your help and insight, raising children from trauma is no joke and this podcast has helped us so much!”
whitrunyon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/19
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“Such and insightful, honest and informative interview with Derek. Impressive guy. Thank you!”
llowd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/19
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“I left this review on the adoption connections Facebook page and felt I should here to encourage adoptive families to benefit from the wisdom Lisa and Melissa have.
Parenting children is difficult... and wonderful! Parenting children who have had difficult pasts is extra hard AND EXTRA...”Read full review »
Jpwynalda via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/19
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“The Adoption Connection podcast has been helpful to me as a foster/adoptive mom. They cover a variety of issues and offer resource ideas as well.”
Desperate but Hopeful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/19
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“I love how they share so many ideas, books and authors to support those in adoption.”
diggingin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/19
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“I look forward to this podcast every week. I feel like I’m having coffee with friends who get it. I always leave encouraged and empowered.”
brashtag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/04/19
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“I am a dad of an adopted daughter and my wife and I are also looking foster. The podcast says it is for moms but as a dad, I find the insights and information to be extremely beneficial.
A suggestion, maybe brand it to adoptive and fostering parents.”
Eeb1974 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/19
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“Love, love, love these ladies and their ministry. Thank you Melissa and Lisa for serving our community.”
jacqueschaaf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/30/19
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