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Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveAt Peace with Anna Maria DiDioWe all have trauma. Infertility traumatises and miscarriage takes that to a different level of pain. For Anna Maria miscarriage prompted depression. Listen in as she shares her learnings from bouncing back from that, raising her daughters and finding peace.Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is a writer, speaker and educator who has devoted her time and talents to organizations focusing on women, girls and families. She is also the mother of two wonderful women. Her younger daughter joined the family through adoption. Here's more about Anna Maria from her website:"Twenty years ago, the myth...2025-07-0158 min
Inspired Living for Women: Conversations With Women Over 40Beyond the Myth of Adoption: Anna Maria DiDio on Parenting, Identity & BelongingIn this episode, Anna Maria DiDio shares what many adoption stories leave out—the emotional layers of loss, identity, and adjustment that unfold long after the papers are signed. We talk about bringing 7-year-old Priscilla home from a Mexican orphanage to suburban Philadelphia, and how love alone can’t erase the trauma of being uprooted. Anna Maria opens up about early struggles—language barriers, sibling dynamics, and the myth that adopted children should feel “grateful.”Whether adoption is part of your life or you simply want to understand it better, this conversation offers powerful insight and hope.Ke...2025-05-1329 min
Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Tawny Palm50. Anna Maria DiDio - Beyond BiologySend us a textIn this heartfelt and vulnerable episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Anna Maria DiDio—adoptive mother, children's author, and memoirist—to unpack the often misunderstood world of adoption. Anna shares her decade-long infertility journey, how it shaped her life and relationships, and the emotional complexity that led to international adoption. Together, they discuss adoption trauma, the loss adoptive children experience, and why honest conversations and cultural connection matter so deeply. If you’ve ever heard the words “Why don’t they just adopt?”, this is a must-listen.CONNECT WITH ANNA MARIA D...2025-04-0751 min
Manifesting ClarityEpisode 148 : Blended Families, Adoption Journeys & Healing Through Storytelling with Anna Maria DiDioThis week on the Manifesting Clarity podcast, we’re diving into the heart of family, love, and transformation with the incredible Anna Maria DiDio! Anna Maria is an adoptive mother, speaker, and best-selling author of the L.I.F.E. Adventures Series—a collection of children’s books that beautifully explore blended families through adoption, divorce, and foster care. She’s also a baker, quilter, and self-proclaimed washed-up athlete (but we’re pretty sure she’s still got game!).Whether you’re part of a blended family, know someone who is, or just love an inspiring stor...2025-04-0236 min
A Joyful RebellionThe Myth of Adoption- The Untold Realities of Adoption with Anna Maria DiDioEpisode Summary:
Adoption is often seen as a beautiful new beginning, but behind every adoption story is an unspoken layer of loss, identity struggles, and adjustment—for both the child and the adoptive family. In this episode of A Joyful Rebellion, James sits down with author and adoptive mother Anna Maria DiDio to talk about the realities of adoption, the challenges of integrating a child into a new culture, and why every adoption story begins with loss and trauma.
Anna Maria shares her journey of international adoption, the emotional rollercoaster of welcoming her daughter into the family, an...2025-03-2029 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 5 Episode #1 Author Anna Maria Didio is Sharing Adoption Wisdom!Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved. We also write children’s books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other. Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #1 Anna Maria Didio is coming from Philadelphia, PA (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Anna via her website: amdidio.comAbout our guest: When Anna dec...2025-01-0950 min
Rewrite the Mother Code with Dr. Gertrude Lyons161: Breaking Myths: Navigating Adoption and Trauma with Anna Maria DiDioIn this episode, I speak with Anna Maria DiDio, a devoted adoptive mother, accomplished children’s author, and passionate advocate for fostering open family dialogues about adoption and trauma. Anna Maria opens up about her personal experiences raising two daughters—one biological and one adopted—while dispelling the myths surrounding adoption and shedding light on its emotional complexities.We delve into Anna Maria’s insights on the primal wound, a concept that explores the trauma of separation experienced by adoptees, and the transformative power of addressing this within families. Her books, including both a memoir and children’s stories...2025-01-0655 min
Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption IssuesEp134: Anna Maria DiDio MSW: Children’s Author and Adoptive MomAnna Maria DiDio, MSW - is an adoptive mother and children’s author whose adoption-themed books encourage open and honest conversation between parents and children. Anna Maria was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico. Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children’s books feature stories about adoption from the point of view of the child. Anna Maria holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the mother of two y...2024-12-3153 min
Becoming Parents - Birth Stories and Birthwork WisdomInfertility, Divorce, Miscariage, Pregnancy, Adoption and Trauma with Anna Maria DiDio - S7 E50*Infertility/miscarriage led to divorce
*Infertility continued after remarriage; adoption decision made
*Unexpectedly became pregnant
*Infertility issues continued when we wanted to grow our family
*Decision to adopt again, this time internationally after failing with several other agencies
*Adopted our daughter from Mexico at age six
*Trauma behaviors were obvious but we were a bit clueless
*Trauma education and research enable us to see what was happening
*With professional help, and our own parenting formula, we were able to thrive as a blended...2024-12-1833 min
The Fair Parenting Podcast60: Review: A Look Back at Episodes 51 to 59Episode 60 is a look back at episodes 51 to 59. Thanks to all the fantastic guests and listeners. The podcast is nothing without you.
As I often say, if someone wants to take over presenting this podcast let me know and I will be glad to go back behind the scenes.
This episode is a compilation of clips but is not exactly a ‘best of’ as that would differ from listener to listener. The episode is for regular listeners and also a taster for people new to the podcast. It covers these episodes:
Episode 51 - Authorities: How Th...2024-12-081h 24
One Voice EvolvingLOVE AT THE BORDER: Multiracial Adoption w/Anna Maria DiDioJoin host Kim in an enlightening conversation with children’s author Anna Maria DiDio on this episode of “Love at the Border: Multicultural Adoption.” Dive deep into the personal and powerful world of adoption and how it intertwines with Anna Maria's work in children's literature.Her latest book, “Grace’s Right Time,” brings to life the complex emotions and decisions surrounding adoption, crafted for young readers. In this episode, Anna Maria shares her intimate struggle with infertility, the decision that led her to adopt, and the joyous yet challenging journey of welcoming a child from Mexico into her family.2024-11-2224 min
Renew motherhoodThe hidden trauma of being adoptedBlanka Falk is joined by Anna Maria DiDio, MSW, an adoptive mother and children’s author, to explore adoption and trauma through children's literature. Anna Maria, with a BA in Psychology and an MSW in Family Specialization, encourages open conversations between parents and children. They discuss the challenges adoptive families face and the importance of fostering empathy, awareness, and effective coping mechanisms in adoptive parenting.
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The No Fruit PodcastNo Fruit Podcast S6E30 "Discover Tips for Blended Families with Anna Maira DiDio"Discover Tips for Blended Families with Anna Maira DiDioWhat are some coping strategies for blended family success? Anna Maria DiDio provides great family coping strategies from the viewpoint of an adoptive and birth parent in a blended family, like listening to your children. With a degree in social work, she identified ways for us to better manage family stress and trauma. Anna Maria also shared a fun sheet to aid us in providing positive affirmations in our relationships and actively conquer trauma. Connect with our guest: IG: https://www.amdidio.com/2024-11-0523 min
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About Anna Maria DiDio
When my husband and I began our adoption journey over twenty years ago, we had no idea of what was in store for us. The myth of adoption had us hooked and after the pain and isolation of infertility, we were willing to give it a try. The...2024-11-0443 min
Andy‘s PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTThings I wish I knew when I adopted my child With Anna Maria DiDio
Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is an adoptive mother and was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her family journey to Mexico. Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children’s books feature stories about adoption, foster care, stepchildren, and all blended families. Bestselling Adoption & Children's Book Author
Anna Maria hopes her books encourage open and honest exploration of children's thoughts and feelings within their unique families. Anna Maria holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. Anna Maria's professional career includes wo...2024-10-2946 min
The SVee Show: HERstory in the makingNavigating Adoption and Family Challenges: Anna's StoryAnna Maria DiDio is an adoptive mother and children's author dedicated to promoting open conversations about adoption. Through her L.I.F.E.* Adventures series, Anna Maria addresses themes of adoption trauma, grief, and loss. She shares her personal journey, from struggling with infertility to meeting her daughter at an orphanage in Mexico, and how these experiences shaped her mission to support adoptive parents and blended families. Join us as Anna Maria discusses her insights on navigating family challenges and fostering thriving relationships. You can get more information through Anna's website https://www.amdidio.com/
2024-10-1032 minThe Fair Parenting Podcast54: Replay: Books - Anna Maria DiDio Discusses AdoptionThis is an episode from the Replay series in which we look back at past episodes for those new to the podcast.
Today we look back at my discussion with Anna Maria DiDio, originally published on 23rd June 2023.
Anna Maria lives in Philadelphia. She holds a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania.
For over twenty years, she has devoted time to non-profit organizations, locally and globally. She has served as President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides micro-finance loans an...2024-09-1550 min
A Magical Life: Health, Wealth, and Weight LossRespect, Understanding and the Adoption Process with Anna Maria DiDioJoin the conversation! Send Magic a text here!Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is a writer, speaker and educator who has devoted her time and talents to organizations focusing on women, girls and families. She is also the mother of two wonderful women.In this episode of 'A Magical Life,' host Magic Barclay interviews Anna Maria DiDio, an adoptive mother and author of 'Love at the Border, an Adoption Adventure.' Anna Maria shares insights from her personal adoption journey and discusses the emotional struggles that adoptive families often face. She emphasizes the importance of...2024-07-1022 min