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Adoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 12 "Foster Workers View" Guests: Zach Love & Terry BanksEPISODE 12 “Foster Workers View” With our guests Zach Love & Terry Banks from the state of Oklahoma's Foster Care system. In this episode a great discussion on the view from the other side of the foster care system.
"Foster Workers View" Zach and Terry are Social Workers from from the state of Oklahoma and workers in recruiting foster families & therapeutic foster families. During this episode they share how the foster care system workers in the state of Oklahoma. They give us details on how placements work and how they are ALWAYS working for what is best for the child. This...
2021-07-2054 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 11 "Disney and Adoption" Guest: Scott ClarkEPISODE 11 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook. With our guest Scott Clark. In this episode a discussion with a "Disney" dad who is a adoptive dad. We discuss how Scott has combined his journey as an adoptive dad and his love of Disney.
"Disney and Adoption" Scott who is a fellow podcaster dives into his experiences adopting from China on two separate occasions. During the interview Scott shares how his journey was feet first more two in the water then a full go into the adoption pool. He talks how he has brought Disney and his adoption into one. ...
2021-06-2258 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 10 "Foster Dad View" Guest: Ryan NachtigalEPISODE 10 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook. With our guest Ryan Nachtigal. In this "10th" episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad and foster dad. We break down what it is like to foster from a dads point of view.
"Foster Dad View" Ryan shares his 16 year and 59 child journey of being a foster dad. He shares that it takes a village of support to be a foster parent and also how he is a supporter. He talks about foster care and how we can support those that foster. His stories and knowl...
2021-05-2659 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookMy Adoption Journey Update May 2021This is a quick update on the adoption journey that my wife and I are currently on. It is good news and wanted to share. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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2021-05-2604 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 9 "International Special Needs Adoption's" Guest: Chris MullerWelcome to another exciting episode of the Playbook. With our guest Chris Muller. In this episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad. We discuss what it is like to adopt from China and adopt children with special needs and the challenges and blessing that come with that.
"International Special Needs Adoption's" Chris really dives deep into moving across the country and adopting from China. He also describes how his life has changed in adopting and also what it is like to adopted a child with special needs. Sit back relax and grab a...
2021-05-0351 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 8 "Adoption journey to India" Guest Bjorn AndersonBack with another exciting episode of the Playbook. Our guest Bjorn Anderson. In this episode we are talking with a dad who's journey involved a country closing it's adoption program, a pregnancy and becoming a girl dad. We chat with a dad who had a crazy adoption journey to India. He describes the events leading to bring home his adoptive daughter.
"Adoption journey to India" Bjorn describes how hard it was during the waiting period and how they went from 2 children to 4 very quickly. He also describes his role as a dad and how his biological children have ma...
2021-04-0555 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 7 "A Grandpa's Role" Guest: Paul TeasWe are back and we talking with a grandpa to get his perspective on the adoption journey. This episode we chill and chat with a grandpa who decided has 2 adopted granddaughters. He describes his role to his children and grandchildren during the adoption process.
"A Grandpa's Role" He shares how hard it was during the cocoon period and how his sandwiches are best and how he and his wife really are what adoption is "Love". This weeks guest Mr. Paul Teas joins the Playbook for a session. Grab a drink, and sit back and relax and enjoy.
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2021-03-2251 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 6 "Fostering to Adopt" Guest: Andy SmudeThis week we get to talk with a dad who decided to foster and then adopt 4 childern! He is shares with us the ups and downs of fostering and then going through the adoption process. "Fostering to adopt" and how it works in the state of Missouri. He gets real about his journey and how his marriage has been strengthened during the process. This weeks guest Mr. Andy Smude joins the Playbook for a session. Grab a drink, and sit back and relax and enjoy. As always check us out on our socials and email with any show ideas or gue...
2021-02-2245 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 5 "Adoptee Origin Story" Guest: Moon ValjeanAn Adoptees "Origin Story" on this episode of the Playbook. Our guest covers: Parenting, Learning he was adopted over cookies, An unbreakable bound with his adoptive family and discovering his genes. In today's episode, we hear from Adoptee Dad, Co-Host of the morning show "The Rizzuto Show", Lead Singer of Greek Fire and member of Gold Finger. He shares the journey of being adopted, having a child as a teenager, having a loving family and finding his biological parents and someone telling you that you are adopted isn't a "Sick Burn" Sit back and relax and enjoy Moon's very remar...
2021-02-091h 33Adoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 4 "Waiting & Fighting" Guest: Cortney KoehlerA Dads view of two domestic adoption is on tap for this episode of the Playbook. Our guest covers: Lose, Waiting, Joy and Fighting for and with his children. In today's episode, we hear from adoptive dad Courtney Koehler. He shares the journey of adopting along with being a Multi Racial Family and the challenges, looks and battles that he has had as adoptive father. Sit back and relax and enjoy
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2021-01-2545 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 3 "Multi-Multi Family" Guest Allen TygerInternational Adoption & Fostering is this episodes topics. In today's episode, we hear from foster & adoptive dad Allen Tyger. He shares the journey of fostering & adopting, along with being a Multi-Multi Racial Family and the challenges that go along with that. Sit back and relax and enjoy
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2021-01-1156 minAdoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 2 "Out of Order" Les LondeenAdopting and fostering "Out of Order" birth order that is. In today's episode, we hear from foster, adoptive & biological dad Leslie Londeen. He shares the journey of fostering & adopting along with the struggles and the successes of the journey.
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2020-12-1841 min
Adoptive Dad PlaybookEpisode 1 "Pre-Game Introductions"Welcome to the Adoptive Dad Playbook. A new Podcast for adoptive, foster, possibly adopting, step, grandpas, coaches, father figures and dads. This is a place where we learn from others who have been a part of the foster & adoptive journey. In this episode the host will share his adoption journey so far. Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com
2020-12-1831 min