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Beyond The Blueprint Joined by Lisa QuallsToday's Guests - Lisa QuallsFrom blueprints to booming businesses… from groundbreaking to grand openings… this is Beyond the Blueprint!Join host Brad Howard as he takes you behind the scenes of growth and development in Mooresville, Lake Norman, and beyond. We’re talking with the decision-makers, the planners, and the visionaries shaping our communities—giving you exclusive insight into what happens before, during, and after the projects that define our region.The future is being built right now—let’s go Beyond the Blueprint!

2025-09-2045 min

A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger Jodi Jackson Tucker: Beautiful Lessons Learned Through AdoptionHave you or someone you know been touched by adoption? Even if adoption is not part of your story directly, we have all experienced loss and the need for forgiveness. Jodi Jackson Tucker joins us to discuss Healing for Every Heart in Adoption, a book offering hope and restoration for those touched by adoption. Jodi and her co-authors share their unique experiences as a birth mother, adoptee and adoptive mother to offer three perspectives on healing needed by all members of the adoption story. We discuss some misconceptions about adoption and how Jesus provides comfort and restoration for those...

2025-03-1831 min

ReStoried 69. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Healing Blocked Care in Parenting with Lisa QuallsIn this episode, we sit down with Lisa C. Qualls—author, speaker, and adoptive mom—to discuss the complexities of adoption, parenting, and connection. Lisa brings a wealth of wisdom from her personal experience as both a birth mom and adoptive mom, as well as her expertise as a TBRI Practitioner and Christian spiritual director. She is the co-author of The Connected Parent (written with Dr. Karyn Purvis) and the host of The Adoption Wise Podcast. Through her work, Lisa equips parents with practical tools and compassionate insight to navigate the joys and challenges of adoption and foster care.

2025-02-1030 min

The Adoption & Foster Care Journey Episode 454 - Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” -Jeremiah 29:11 Welcome to The Adoption & Foster Care Journey—a podcast to encourage, educate and equip you as you care for children in crisis through adoption, foster care and kinship care. This week host Sandra Flach talks with adoptive mom Jodi Jackson Tucker and birth/adoptive mom Lisa Qualls. Jodi and Lisa, along with adult adoptee Betsy Kylstra, have co-authored the book new book Healing for...

2024-11-1852 min

Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted Children Healing for Every Heart in Adoption with Jodi Jackson Tucker and Lisa QuallsWelcome to the Called to Love Podcast.In this episode, I am joined with two amazing guests who are on the other side of their adoption journeys: Jodi Jackson Tucker & Lisa Qualls. They each share their stories and how they ended up adopting and all the ups and downs along the way, and they emphasize the need for healing when it comes to this calling. No matter which way you look at it, adoption is traumatic. While it is beautiful and sanctifying to open up your home and heart to a child in need, it...

2024-11-0538 min

Bridging The Gap Episode 4: What If I Don't Like My Child? (w/Lisa C. Qualls)Have you ever thought to yourself, “I just don’t like my child?” Co-author of “The Connected Parent,” Lisa Qualls, tackles the problem of blocked care – the breakdown in connection between a foster parent and a child in their care. In this episode, Lisa explains the brain science behind blocked care, removes the shame around it and lays out practical steps a parent can take to heal it. Find Lisa online: Instagram: @lisacqualls Facebook: OneThankfulMom Website: ⁠https://www.lisacqualls.com/⁠

2024-08-0635 min

Begin A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Breakthrough.Reclaim Compassion by Lisa Qualls, Melissa CorkumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/169035to listen full audiobooks. Title: Reclaim Compassion Author: Lisa Qualls, Melissa Corkum Narrator: Lisa C. Qualls, Melissa Corkum Format: mp3 Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Release date: 06-17-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings Genres: Adoption & Fostering Publisher's Summary: Is your parenting journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked care—a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it ha...

2024-06-173h 33

Get Hooked On Into A Powerful Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Reclaim Compassion by Lisa Qualls, Melissa CorkumPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/169035to listen full audiobooks. Title: Reclaim Compassion Author: Lisa Qualls, Melissa Corkum Narrator: Lisa C. Qualls, Melissa Corkum Format: mp3 Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins Release date: 06-17-24 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 9 ratings Genres: Adoption & Fostering Publisher's Summary: Is your parenting journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked care—a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it ha...

2024-06-173h 33

Adoption Wise #244 When Blocked Care Affects Your Marriage Marriage is already hard, but add in parenting children with significant needs and blocked care, and staying married may seem impossible. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa answer two listener questions about marriage and blocked care with personal stories and practical tips. If you’re not married, you’ll still find insights you can apply to your close relationships with folks who love your family. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links FREE Blocked Care Assessment Dr. Sue Johnson (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Books...

2024-05-1435 min

The Funding Love Adoption Podcast with Mal + Kate Blocked Care with Adoption Wise Founders Lisa Qualls + Melissa CorkumIs your parenting journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked care—a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. The good news is you can heal from blocked care, and compassion can be rekindled in your heart.This week, Mal + Kate welcome returning guest, Melissa Corkum, alongside her friend and business partner, Lisa Qualls. Together they founded Adoption Wise, an education and co...

2024-05-1339 min

Locked and Probably Loaded with DJ and Kelly Vapes, Lisa Frankenstein, and Bad Porn Acting | Episode 7Send us a Text Message. Kelly has to use a password to buy vapes. DJ and Kelly BOTH hated the movie Lisa Frankenstein (I loved it) They both arent having sex (with other people not each other get your mind out of the gutter) Kelly breaks down the acting in porn, DJ shares stories from set and standing up for himself, and we watch little children swear in the bathroom. Join the conversation by emailing us at probablyloadedpod@gmail.com and follow us on social media by clicking the links below. Support the Show.

2024-04-2456 min

Adoption Wise #242: How a Child’s Mental Health Impacts the Family with Amber Reynolds Lisa and Amber Reynolds (our Director of Communications) chat about the challenges of parenting a young child struggling with mental illness. Amber shares candidly about what she wishes she had done differently, how her son’s mental illness affected her health, and how she’s overcoming blocked care. As an Enneagram 8, Amber loves advocating well for all those in her care. She and her husband, Chris, have been foster parents for seven years and have three children through adoption. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Conne...

2024-04-1646 min

Adoption Wise #240: Tangible Ideas for Processing Grief Foster care and adoption are full of ambiguous losses and disenfranchised grief. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa discuss the gap between expectations and reality which can lead to feelings of grief. They offer tangible practices, including writing, verbal processing, and bodywork. The importance of acknowledging and processing darker emotions such as sadness, anger, or resentment without judgment is emphasized. Lastly, they mention adapting these practices for children experiencing similar grief and loss. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guid...

2024-03-1928 min

Adoption Wise #238: Finding Life-Giving Connection One of the signs of blocked care is isolation. In this episode, Lisa and Melissa chat about the importance of building supportive communities in virtual and real-life spaces. They recommend parents seek out and engage in safe, validating communities where they can discuss their challenges openly. All parents need to fill up their “relationship bucket” in order to maintain compassionate parenting. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Join Reclaim Compassion Join our free Facebook group House of Eve* by Sadeqa Johnson ...

2024-02-2025 min

The Forgotten Podcast Episode 221: A Complicated Journey of Foster Care & Motherhood (w/ Lisa Qualls)When Lisa Qualls found out she was pregnant as a teen, it led to an unexpected journey through foster care. After giving birth to her son, she felt conflicting pressure to give him up to be adopted, and it would be 16 years until she would reconnect with him again. Lisa has a unique perspective as she has experienced the adoption and foster care community as a former foster youth, birth mom, foster mom, and adoptive mom. Lisa is a TBRI® Practitioner, co-founder of Adoption Wise, and co-author of The Connected Parent with Karyn Purvis. She lives in Nor...

2024-02-1942 min

A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger Christmas Traditions: Decorations and More with Dr. Charles QuallsIn this special Christmas episode, we dive deep into the origins and significance of various Christmas traditions that have become an integral part of the holiday season. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Charles Qualls, Senior Pastor of Franklin Baptist Church, to explore the rich history and spiritual implications behind beloved traditions such as Christmas trees, tinsel, nativity sets, Silent Night, candy canes, and gift-giving. Be sure to check out the rest of the series on Christmas Traditions and a previous series on People of the Nativity! Connect with Dr. Qualls: ...

2023-12-1930 min

The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}REPLAY: Healing from Blocked Care with Melissa Corkum and Lisa QuallsA conversation with Melissa Corkum and Lisa Qualls, authors of Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith about blocked care- what it is, what causes it, and how families can begin to recover. In this episode, you’ll learn:What is blocked careWhat are the symptomsHow can you overcome blocked careResources mentioned in this podcast:Blocked Care Assessment: theadoptionconnection.com/parentingaftertraumaWebsite: Reclaimcompassion.comBook: Reclaim CompassionRead a summary or the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/blockedcareI wou...

2023-11-301h 03

Adoption Wise #233: Maintaining Compassion as a Kinship Provider with Nakole WooleyKinship care, the full-time care of a child by relatives, comes with many added relationship dynamics and complexities. In this episode Nakole Wooley shares how they navigate the challenges of kinship care, and the importance of overcommunication and compassion in the process. Nakole and her husband, Brandon, have been married 15 years. They are raising six kids including three who joined their family through kinship care. She is a military veteran and a licensed master social worker in Missouri. She and Brandon are also Cultivate Connection Facilitators. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Blocked Care 101 Reclaim C...

2023-11-2834 min

Adoption Wise #232: Navigating Blocked Care When Your Community is WatchingIn this episode Angela Coston, the executive director of For the Sake of One, shares her journey as an adoptive and foster mom. She candidly discusses her experiences and challenges in parenting children with complex needs while being a community leader. Angela explains how being able to name blocked care helped her shed the shame that she was abnormal or a bad parent. She shares practical strategies that helped her overcome blocked care and highlights the importance of setting boundaries and taking time for nervous system care to maintain resilience. Through her personal experiences and growth, Angela offers hope to...

2023-11-1434 min

Adoption Wise #230: Blocked Care 101Is your adoption journey turning out differently than you imagined? You had so much love to give, but now you feel ashamed and bewildered by your lack of compassion. You may be experiencing blocked care—a self-protective mechanism in your nervous system that makes it difficult to connect with your child and maintain compassion. When it happens, it’s like your heart seems to have left the relationship. In this episode, we identify the ten signs of blocked care and how to overcome them. It is never too late to reclaim compassion for yourself and your kids! Click here to downlo...

2023-10-1722 min

Adoption Wise #229: Honoring the Mystery in Adoption Stories with Suzanne StabileEvery adoptee walks through life dealing with the loss of at least their first family, and each one will experience that loss with a different lens. This week, Suzanne Stabile joins Lisa and Melissa for a rich conversation about adoption, the Enneagram, mystery, and curiosity. Suzanne shares vulnerably about how she's dealing with the "adoption-shaped hole" in her life. As an internationally recognized Enneagram Master, Suzanne has conducted over 500 Enneagram workshops over the past 30 years. She's the author of The Road Back to You, The Path Between Us, and The Journey Toward Wholeness. When she is not on the road...

2023-10-0351 min

Adoption Wise #226: Navigating the Emotions of Special Needs Parenting with Amy J. BrownJoin Lisa as she talks with Amy J. Brown about the journey of parenting children with special needs. We talk about the moment she realized her children's challenges were going to change her life and family forever. We talk honestly about guilt and shame as adoptive moms, blocked care, and a practical exercise for moving from guilt to acceptance. Amy J. Brown is a writer, mentor, and co-host of the podcast, Take Heart. She is the author of the book The Other Side Of Special: Navigating the Messy, Emotional, and Joy-Filled Life of a Special Needs Mom. Amy has a...

2023-08-2241 min

Adoption Wise #225: [workshop] Using the TBRI® Nurture Group as a Family with Tristen McGheeIt's easy to get bogged down in big behaviors and forget to have positive interactions with your kids. TBRI® Nurture Groups provide a positive, attachment-rich environment that is imperative to helping your child increase their sense of felt safety while connecting and learning new skills for life. In this workshop, you will learn: importance of Nurture Groups six aspects of a Nurture Group how to implement the components into your family Tristen McGhee is a certified Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Practitioner, adoptive mom, foster/adoptive parent trainer, as well as a trauma-wise parent coach. She has extensive experience working wi...

2023-08-0829 min

Adoption Wise #224: [Summer Swap] Finding Connection Through Your Adoption JourneyWe often have opportunities to be guests on other podcasts, and we've had some great conversations. We'd hate for you to miss them. Because we're taking the month of July off from recording new episodes, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of those interviews with you right here on our podcast. 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...

2023-07-2538 min

Adoption Wise #223: [Summer Swap] Our Enneagram and Blocked Care JourneyWe often have opportunities to be guests on other podcasts, and we've had some great conversations. We'd hate for you to miss them. Because we're taking the month of July off from recording new episodes, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of those interviews with you right here on our podcast. The authors of Reclaim Compassion and hosts of The Adoption Connection podcast, Melissa Corkum (Enneagram 7) and Lisa C. Qualls (Enneagram 3) join Suzanne Stabile and Joel on the Journey. Parenting is HARD Working together as a 3 and a 7 and how they related differently to feelings ...

2023-07-111h 04

Adoption Wise #222: [Summer Swap] Healing from Blocked CareWe often have opportunities to be guests on other podcasts, and we've had some great conversations. We'd hate for you to miss them. Because we're taking the month of July off from recording new episodes, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of those interviews with you right here on our podcast. Blocked Care is language identified by Jon Baylin & Dan Hughes which describes the experience whereby: Overwhelming stress in a parent’s nervous system can create this subconscious, not on purpose, self-protective mechanism that makes it so that some of the parts of our brain an...

2023-06-2758 min

Take Heart Reclaim Compassion: An Interview with Lisa QuallsOn this episode, Amy speaks with author, Lisa Qualls, who is an adoptive mom and shares her experience parenting children with trauma and the resulting blocked care. She talks about the challenges they faced and how their family has changed because of their children's needs. Lisa also discusses her book, The Connected Parent, which provides practical and honest tools for parenting children with trauma, and emphasizes the importance of seeking support from trauma-informed counselors. Lisa believes we can reclaim compassion by releasing the idea that we can completely heal our children. Join us for an insightful and eye-opening conversation. ...

2023-06-2738 min

Adoption Wise #221: Questions to Ask YourselfOur "What We Learned in 2022" episode got such great feedback that we decided to drop in with a mid-year reflections conversation. We spontaneously answered the questions: What did you discover in the first half of the year? Share something that's on your mind right now. What is one thing you would like to learn this summer? These make great journal prompts or conversation starters with a friend. How would you answer them? Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith* by Lisa C. Qu...

2023-06-1338 min

Attachment Theory in Action Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum: Overcoming Blocked Care - Part 2Today, Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum, co-authors of the new book Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith, for part two of their discussion on overcoming blocked care.

2023-05-0935 min

Attachment Theory in Action Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum: Overcoming Blocked Care - Part 1Today, Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls & Melissa Corkum, co-authors of the new book Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith, for a discussion on overcoming blocked care. Part two of the conversation will come out on Tuesday, May 9th.

2023-05-0227 min

Adoption Wise #218: [mailbag] connection with adult children, older child adoption, hugs and attachmentThis week we answer listener questions such as: How do I give "yesses" to an adult child to strengthen connection? Is younger child adoption easier than older child adoption? Can you explain why my child begs for hugs and then rejects them? Click here to download the transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Connected Parent* by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa C. Qualls Join Reclaim Compassion *This is an affiliate link

2023-05-0234 min

The Defender Podcast Conversation with Lisa Qualls and Melissa CorkumToday, we will be talking with Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum, authors of their new book called Reclaimed Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. They discuss that and their work in the adoption and foster care community. GUESTLisa Qualls is the author of The Connected Parent (with Dr. Karyn Purvis), a TBRI Practitioner and a Christian spiritual director. As a birth mom and adoptive mom, she writes and speaks with wisdom about the challenges and beauty of adoption. Lisa and her husband Russ live in Idaho and have twelve children a...

2023-04-1247 min

The Enneagram Journey Melissa Corkum (7) and Lisa Qualls (3) - Reclaim Compassion and Blocked CareThe authors of Reclaim Compassion and hosts of The Adoption Connection podcast, Melissa Corkum (enneagram 7) and Lisa Qualls (enneagram 3) join Suzanne and Joel on The Journey this week! Parenting is HARD Working together as a 3 and 7 and how they relate differently to feelings Blocked Care What is hand lettering? You can find out more about Melissa and Lisa at theadoptionconnection.com as well as the great resources they have to offer. Save the date! August 3-5, the first Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of August 2023 is the Enneagram Event of the year! S...

2023-04-071h 07

Empowered to Connect Podcast [E135] Reclaim Compassion: Overcoming Blocked Care with Lisa Qualls and Melissa CorkumRecurring guests Lisa Qualls and Melissa Corkum, whom you may know from their work at The Adoption Connection, are no stranger to blocked care. They joined us in episode 100 to talk Compassion Fatigue and introduce the idea of blocked care and are back today to tell us about their new book: Compassion Fatigue: Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith. Melissa and Lisa explain what blocked care is and how to reclaim compassion and hope in your parenting when it feels impossible. You can access the assessment they mention on their website here as well as checking out the a...

2023-04-0443 min

The Baffling Behavior Show {Parenting after Trauma}Ep. 123: Healing from Blocked Care with Lisa Qualls and Melissa CorkumA conversation with Melissa Corkum and Lisa Qualls, authors of Reclaim Compassion: The Adoptive Parent's Guide to Overcoming Blocked Care with Neuroscience and Faith about blocked care- what it is, what causes it, and how families can begin to recover. In this episode, you’ll learn:What is blocked careWhat are the symptomsHow can you overcome blocked careResources mentioned in this podcast:Blocked Care Assessment: theadoptionconnection.com/parentingaftertraumaWebsite: Reclaimcompassion.comBook: Reclaim CompassionRead a summary or the full transcript at: RobynGobbel.com/blockedcareI wou...

2023-04-041h 04

Adoption Wise #210: Exploring How Your Past Impacts Your ParentingAs Dr. Karyn Purvis famously said, "You cannot lead a child to a place of healing if you do not know the way yourself." Making sense of our histories is essential to helping our children heal. In today's episode, Lisa reads portions of Chapter 2 of The Connected Parent, the book she co-authored with Dr. Karyn Purvis. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Connected Parent* by Purvis and Qualls Join Reclaim Compassion *This is an affiliate link

2023-01-3118 min

Adoption Wise #203: Adoption as a Single MomListen in as Lisa talks with two single moms about their experiences of becoming adoptive parents. Susan chose international adoption. Britani became an adoptive mom through a kinship care foster placement. They speak candidly about the blessings and challenges of being a single adoptive mom and where they find the support they need. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Holiday Survival Resources The Village (use code podcast)

2022-11-2944 min

Adoption Wise #198: Staying Connected to Your Spouse When You’re Grieving Differently with Lisa QuallsWhen your adoption journey is different than what you expected, there are a lot of ambiguous losses to grieve. Every parent will process and experience grief individually and on their own timeline. This week, Lisa shares five ways to hold onto your marriage, even if grief seems to be tearing you apart. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links #119: Prioritizing Your Marriage as Adoptive Parents with Currey and JJ Blandford #195: [workshop] Maintaining a Strong Marriage When Parenting Is Hard Join The Village (use the code: podcast)

2022-10-1811 min

Adoption Wise #193: Living a Love-Stretched Life with Jillana GobleSaying "yes" to fostering kids often stretches us in ways we never imagined. Jillana Goble is an author, advocate, non-profit founder, and—with her husband, Luke—parent of five children ranging in to age from pre-teen to adult. With honesty, faith and a dose of humor, her debut memoir, A Love-Stretched Life, chronicles what she’s continually learning on the suspension bridge. This week, Jillana joins Lisa to talk about grief, unexpected twists, and blessings during her journey. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Jillana's Website Connect with Jillana on Instagram Connect with Jillana on Facebook...

2022-09-1336 min

Adoption Wise #190 Keeping Hope AliveIs your experience of parenting children with early trauma turning out the way you expected? Or is it vastly different from what you imagined? If you are experiencing a gap between what you imagined and your reality and feeling discouraged, you are not alone. In this episode, Lisa shares seven things to help you keep your hope alive. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Join the Village (use code podcast)

2022-08-2312 min

Adoption Wise #185: [Summer Swap] Real-life Strategies for Building Trust and AttachmentWe often have opportunities to be guests on other podcasts, and we've had some great conversations. We'd hate for you to miss them. Because we're taking the month of July off from recording new episodes, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of those interviews with you right here on our podcast. Last summer, Lisa sat down with Chris, Kayla, and Ryan of the Empowered Parent Podcast to talk about her book, The Connected Parent. They talk about the writing process with Dr. Karyn Purvis and how this book complements The Connected Child. Click here to...

2022-07-191h 03

Adoption Wise #183: [Summer Swap] Following God Into The HardWe often have opportunities to be guests on other podcasts, and we've had some great conversations. We'd hate for you to miss them. Because we're taking the month of July off from recording new episodes, we thought it would be the perfect time to share some of those interviews with you right here on our podcast. This week, we're replaying a conversation Lisa had with Jamie Finn (@realmompodcast and @fosterthefamilyblog) about fostering a teen, jumping from 7 to 11 children, when adoption gets hard, residential treatment centers, and what it looks like to engage with God through it all. Click here to d...

2022-07-0547 min

Adoption Wise #177: Attachment and Connection for Overwhelmed Parents with Lisa QuallsEven if you have a large family or a very busy life, finding time to connect with our kids and build strong attachment is imperative. Lisa shares simple tips for building attachment and connection that you can fit into your already full life. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Join the Village (use code podcast)

2022-05-2408 min

Adoption Wise #169: Putting Our Hope in God When Parenting is Hard with Lisa QuallsHave you ever felt like your adoption journey shipwrecked your life? How do you find hope when you can hold your head above water? This week, Lisa shares how God carried her family safely to shore. He gave them a new lens through which to view their kids and a whole new way of parenting. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Lisa's blog The Connected Parent* by Lisa Qualls and Dr. Karyn Purvis *This is an affiliate link

2022-03-2912 min

Mamas Well - Parenting Conversations on Foster Care and Adoption Conversation with "The Connected Parent" author Lisa QuallsHost Tara Hutton is joined by Author Lisa Qualls for a conversation about her latest book "The Connected Parent" cowritten with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis. They discuss the foundation of attachment, real life strategies for connection and the importance of self care. Tara also announces the opening of registration for the first Mamas Well Read & Connect Book Study. Link below. To Register for the Read & Connect Book Study: https://mamaswell.com/sign-up-online-book-study/ For more on Lisa Qualls visit: https://www.onethankfulmom.com ______________________________________ Join the Mamas Well Community for the latest...

2021-12-1344 min

Adoption Wise #154: Live Q&A with birth mom, Lisa QuallsLast month in The Village, we hosted "Ask Lisa Anything About Being an Birth Mom." Listen in as we chatted about how to navigate birth parent relationships with our kids. Click here to download a transcript for this episode.

2021-11-1648 min

Adoption Wise #151: Brainspotting for Adoptive Families with Brooke Randolph, LMHCAs adoptive parents ourselves, we're always looking for tools and therapies that may help our children heal. This week Lisa sat down with therapist and author, Brooke Randolph, to talk about Brainspotting. This gentle, therapeutic technique can help children process and heal from trauma even if they are unable to speak about it. It can also help parents process the stress of parenting children with high needs. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Brooke's website Connect with Brooke on Facebook Connect with Brooke on Instagram Connect with Brooke on Twitter Brainspotting with Children and Adolescents* by...

2021-10-2643 min

Adoption Wise The Podcast Goes on Summer Vacation!The podcast is on summer vacation for the month of July. We invite you to join us in our free Facebook community and to scroll back to past episodes you may have missed. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Top 5 Most Popular Episodes #87: The Impact of Prenatal Trauma on Children with Stacey Gagnon #61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family #40: Parenting Kids with FASDs and Invisible Disabilities Successfully with Eileen Devine #94: Resetting the Nervous System for Felt Safety #88: The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa Qualls

2021-07-0608 min

Adoption Wise #138: Dad Connection with Ryan NorthDad Connection: Join us this month as we hear from foster and adoptive dads. Ryan and his wife Kayla have 6 children. They spent 10 years as foster parents and learned many of the things they share with families, churches, and schools just being a family. He is the co-founder of One Big Happy Home and is considered an expert on childhood trauma and its impacts. Listen in as Ryan shares about how God brought them to adoption and his journey from traditional parenting to connected parenting. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links One Big Happy Home Webs...

2021-06-2938 min

Adoption Wise #127: Processing Trauma through EMDR with Laura TaylorIf you're heard the acronym EMDR and wondered what it's all about, you're going to love this episode. Lisa interviewed Laura Taylor who is an EMDRIA Certified Therapist. We talk about what EMDR is, how it works, and who it can help. Laura finds EMDR therapy to be very helpful for clients with attachment wounds as well as many other types of traumatic issues and distressing life experiences. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Body Keeps the Score* by Bessel van der Kolk EMDRIA website (top right has a tab Find An EMDR Therapist) Pa...

2021-04-1350 min

Attachment Theory in Action Lisa Qualls: A Parent’s Perspective On Trust-Based Relational Intervention - Part 2Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection back to the show for the conclusion of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®.

2021-03-1627 min

Adoption Wise #124: [Mentor Moment] How can the Enneagram help adoptive parents?Mentor Moments give you a chance to join the conversation as we answer a listener question. These episodes guarantee we're providing the most helpful tools and resources for exactly where you are. This week's question is: How can the Enneagram help adoptive parents? Share your experience and advice in our private Facebook group or ask your own question for a future episode. Click here to join. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links The Road Back To You by Cron and Stabile* #24: My 2 Parts in the Triad: Melissa’s Story of Being an Adoptee and Adoptive Mom Li...

2021-03-1613 min

Attachment Theory in Action Lisa Qualls: A Parent's Perspective On Trust-Based Relational Intervention - Part 1Karen welcomes Lisa Qualls, co-author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and co-founder of The Adoption Connection to the show for part one of their two part conversation about a parent's perspective on Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, or TBRI®. Part two will be released on March 16th.

2021-03-0930 min

Adoption Wise #119: Prioritizing Your Marriage as Adoptive Parents with Currey and JJ BlandfordParenting children with histories of early adversity can be really hard on a marriage. Today Lisa is talking with Currey and JJ Blandford about how to intentionally stay connected in the midst of it all. Currey and JJ are adoptive parents, he is a pastor and she is a therapist. and they lend their knowledge to this conversation. We talk about everything from finding a good therapist to creating small spaces of time to connect. We even talk about observing the Sabbath as a day of rest and connection. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Ep...

2021-02-0954 min

Around The World With The Archibald Project 86. Encouragement, Advice, and Hope For Your Adoption Journey With Lisa QuallsIf there is anyone out there who has advice to give it is author, TBRI Practitioner, and certified Enneagram coach Lisa Qualls. She carries with her the wisdom that comes with being a mother to 12 through birth, adoption, and foster care. But she is also well acquainted with the deep pain that accompanies being a birth mom and losing another child to unexpected tragedy. Lisa is a calm and encouraging presence for anyone who is looking for hope.

2020-12-1646 min

Adoption Wise #113 [Mentor Moment] What is the most memorable gift you’ve received?As we wrap up 2020, Lisa and Melissa reflect on the highlights for The Adoption Connection. We also asked you to tell us about your most memorable gifts. They ranged from comical to heartwarming. This is a fun listen while you prep for the holidays. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Exploring Grief, Trauma, and Rejection with the Enneagram

2020-12-1515 min

Adoption Wise #112: Finding Hope as a Birth Mother with Hope O BakerAt twenty-one years old, Hope O Baker made one of the hardest decisions a person can make: she placed her son for adoption. Afterwards, she struggled with depression, addiction, and overcoming the stigma that surrounds birth mothers. This week, Melissa talks to Hope about some of the unusual parts of her story and about Hope's memoir, Finding Hope: A birthmother's journey into the light. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Hope's Website Connect with Hope on Instagram Finding Hope: A birthmother's journey into the light* by Hope O Baker #23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s St...

2020-12-0847 min

Adoption Wise #111: Equine Therapy for Children with Early Adversity with Rebecca BrittJoin us as Rebecca Britt, the founder of Stable Moments, she shares her story of growth as a young adoption caseworker and her later development of a unique equine therapy program. This conversation is fascinating for those of us who want to understand more about our children's fear responses. Children can be mentored to learn new awareness of themselves and skills for relating to others - both horses and human. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links Stable Moments Website Stable Moment on Instagram #30: How Horses Can Help Kids Heal Melissa and Lisa on Rebecca's Podcast Fa...

2020-12-0141 min

Think Global, Do Justice Lisa Qualls – Episode 158 – Bridging the Theory-Practice Gap and Becoming a Connected ParentIn Episode 158, Dr. Rick and Phil have a conversation with Lisa Qualls, Co-author of The Connected Parent: Real Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment, and the blog, "One Thankful Mom"

2020-11-2456 min

Adoption Hacks 8. The Connected Parent with Lisa QuallsMom of 12 through birth and adoption, Lisa Qualls, and late child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis provide practical advice and powerful tools to encourage secure attachment for adoptive and foster families in The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment. The final written work of bestselling author Dr. Purvis, The Connected Parent includes insights from her decades of renowned clinical research devoted help children coming from hard places. Qualls, co-host of The Adoption Connection Podcast, demonstrates how readers can successfully implement these strategies taught by Dr. Purvis in their homes, just as she did in hers. After 22 years of...

2020-11-1000 min

Adoption Wise #107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica SinarskiDo you have a child who quickly moves to the fear responses of fight, flight, or freeze? In this episode Lisa interviews Jessica Sinarski, a trauma-informed adoption therapist and the author of Riley the Brave: The Little Cub with Big Feelings. You'll love hearing about how her book helps children and their caregivers recognize these fear responses as courageous ways of coping in hard circumstances. As Riley, the little cub, embarks on a journey to overcome his fears, he learns that sometimes, being tough or loud isn't the bravest thing to be - sometimes it's asking for help, or being...

2020-10-2742 min

Adoption Wise #105 A Birth Mother’s Story of Adoption Reunion with Adrian CollinsIf you love adoption stories like we do, you won't want to miss this one. Adrian Collins shares her story of giving birth as a young college student and placing her daughter for adoption. Years later she readopted her daughter as an adult. Add to this that Adrian is an adoptive mom, and this all adds up to a fascinating conversation. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Relevant Links: Adrian's website Connect with Adrian on Facebook #23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birthmom and Adoptive Mom

2020-10-1346 min

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker #118: The Connected Parent (with guest Lisa Qualls)When things are normal, parenting is difficult. When you add in children that come into your home from difficult backgrounds and bring their own unique set of needs, there are even more challenges on top of that. Connecting with adopted children is also difficult, and that’s why Dr. Meg is speaking with Lisa Qualls, author of The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment. The conversation will give you practical advice and powerful tools you can use to encourage secure attachment in your family. On the other side you will see that there is hope for ev...

2020-10-0640 min

Extraordinary Moms Podcast Episode 316: Connecting with Kids with Trauma with mom of 12 Lisa Qualls Lisa Qualls is the mom of 12 through birth and adoption, and the co-host of The Adoption Connection Podcast. Lisa has co-written a new book The Connected Parent with the late renowned child psychologist Dr. Karyn Purvis – her final written work. The Connected Parent includes insights from Dr. Purvis’ decades of renowned clinical research devoted to help children coming from hard places. Lisa demonstrates how readers can successfully implement these strategies taught by Dr. Purvis in their homes, just as she did in hers. We talk all about her motherhood journey, adopting multiple children at a time, and how her c...

2020-09-1600 min

Adoption Wise #100: Surprise Guest Hosts and a Celebratory GiveawayIt's time to celebrate! This is the 100th episode of The Adoption Connection podcast! We've worked hard to show up consistently with great content for our listeners. Honestly, producing the podcast gives us joy and we're happy to know it's serving you well. To celebrate we have two guest co-hosts, Claire Qualls, Lisa's 17-year-old daughter, and PJ Corkum, Melissa's 17-year-old son. We're also giving away tons of great gifts so you can join in our happiness. Don't miss this fun episode! Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Visit Our Sponsors! Click here to enter the giveaway via...

2020-09-0134 min

Empowered to Connect Podcast [E3] The Connected Parents with Emmelie Pickett and Lisa QuallsIt's Episode 3 of the ETC Podcast and our guests are Emmelie Pickett and Lisa Qualls, co-authors with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis of the new book "The Connected Parent." In this episode JD and Tona talk about The Connected Parent book, but we also dive deep into the story behind the book - how Emmelie, Lisa and Dr. Purvis' lives intersected and what motivated each of them to conquer some major obstacles to bring the book into the world. You'll also hear our conversation on attachment, our pasts and the need for self care routines for parents (a...

2020-07-2751 min

The Empowered Parent Podcast Lisa Qualls & The Connected Parent - S07 E06Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Lisa Qualls to talk about her new book, The Connected Parent, co-written with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis. Lisa shares about the writing process between her and Dr. Purvis, and the story of publication after Dr. Purvis' death. The gang talk about the benefits of the book, and how it complements the work of TBRI first presented in The Connected Child. Lisa also discusses her work mentoring adoptive and foster moms through Hope Circle. Mentioned in this episode The Connected Parent The Connected Parent Official Site One Thankful Mom...

2020-07-071h 01

Embark On Into A Breakthrough Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karen Purvis, Lisa QuallsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Karen Purvis, Lisa Qualls Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have...

2020-07-074h 42

Listen To A Uplifting Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karen Purvis, Lisa QuallsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Karen Purvis, Lisa Qualls Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Relationships & Intimacy Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have...

2020-07-074h 42

Download Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting Tips The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karen Purvis, Lisa QuallsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Karen Purvis, Lisa Qualls Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have...

2020-07-074h 42

Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting Tips The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karen Purvis, Lisa QuallsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Karen Purvis, Lisa Qualls Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may...

2020-07-0705 min

Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Relationships & Intimacy The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Karen Purvis, Lisa QuallsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Karen Purvis, Lisa Qualls Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Relationships & Intimacy Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have...

2020-07-074h 42

Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Christianity The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment by Lisa Qualls, Karen PurvisPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/444581to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment Author: Lisa Qualls, Karen Purvis Narrator: Lisa Qualls Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 42 minutes Release date: July 7, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Christianity Publisher's Summary: There Is Hope for Every Child, Every Parent, and Every Family Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have disc...

2020-07-074h 42

Adoption Wise #91: Ethical Orphan Care and Adoption with Whitney RunyonWhen Whitney and Nick Runyon put together her photography skills and his ability to travel on a budget as an airline pilot, a beautiful organization was born. The Archibald Project uses stories to educate people in all the ways to care for orphaned and vulnerable children. Melissa chats with Whitney about how her and Nick navigated their adoption, their whirlwind romance, and how others around the world are caring for their vulnerable children right in their community. Relevant Links: Connect with Whitney on Instagram The Archibald Project's Website Before We Were Yours: A Novel by Lisa Wingate* *This is an...

2020-06-3033 min

Limitless with Lisa Z.Being Her Episode 1: Ebony QuallsBeing Her is a podcast by Lisa Zahiya. The podcast is dedicated to highlighting, celebrating, and learning from women who have consciously create the lives of their dreams. In episode 1, Lisa interviews Ebony Qualls, a famous bellydancer who has travelled the world teaching dance. She was toured with the Bellydance Superstars and Bellydance Evolution. Ebony choreographed and toured with Zoe Jake's House of Tarot. Ebony has performed onstage with Grammy-nominated band Thievery Corporation and with electronic musician and performance artist Peaches. Her mission is to help people express their unique creativity through dance, and she is dedicated to...

2020-06-2754 min

Adoption Wise #88: The Connected Parent by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Lisa QuallsParenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges. You may have discovered that the techniques that worked with your birth children are not working with your adopted or foster child. On July 7, the last written work of renowned child-development expert Dr. Karyn Purvis releases into the world. The Connected Parent: Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment was co-authored by our own Lisa Qualls. This week she shares how the book came to be and what...

2020-06-0931 min

Adoption Wise #82: Helping Our Kids Process Loss and Disappointment During the QuarantineOur kids are struggling with disappointment over things that have been lost due to quarantine - track season, dance recitals, and prom, for example. Lisa's daughter, Claire, is finishing her senior year of high school without a graduation ceremony. Today we're talking about recognizing grief and supporting our kids. Additionally in this episode, we talk honestly about grief surrounding foster care and adoption through the lens of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's Five Stages of Grief, plus an additional sixth stage. Links Relevant to this episode: 5 Stage of Grief Episode 20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn Episode 31: 7 Ways...

2020-04-2842 min

A Theology of Hustle Lisa Qualls | Author of “The Connected Parent”[ep 91] Lisa Qualls is the author of the new book, The Connected Parent, which she co-wrote with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis. She is the mom of 12 kids...

2020-03-311h 00

Adoption Wise [Refresh Rewind] A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White Family with Derek HamerIf you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him? This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes. Relevant Resources and Links: Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert The Color of Us* by Karen Katz Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in...

2020-03-031h 05

Adoption Wise #71: Creating Daily Practices for Strong Family Relationships with Beth GuckenbergerSometimes you have a guest who can speak to so many topics, you don't know where to start. Lisa had the privilege of interviewing author, speaker, and minstry leader, Beth Guckenberger. Beth shares wisdom and a unique perspective on marriage for all parents, especially those with demanding schedules and/or parenting kids with unique needs. Relevant Links: Join the Compassion Challenge Some of Beth's books: Start with Amen: How I Learned to Surrender by Keeping the End in Mind* Reckless Faith | A 40 Day Journey to Saying Yes * Tales of the Not Forgotten* Connect with Beth on her website. Connect with B...

2020-02-0445 min

Adoption Wise #67: An Unexpected Open Adoption with Tonya DixonWhat would you do if your young child asked you to find her birth father? Our guest today experienced that exact situation when her young daughter told her she wanted to see her birth father. The relationship with her daughter's birth mom had already evolved from being nearly closed to completely open. But this was a big step. Listen as Tonya shares her story of listening, trusting God, and putting her child's needs above her personal comfort. Books Tonya Recommends: In Their Own Voices* In Their Parents’ Voices* In Their Siblings’ Voices* All By Rita Simon and Rhonda Roorda* The Open...

2020-01-0743 min

Adoption Wise [Winter Rewind] Giving Voice to SiblingsIf your family is a blend of kids by birth and adoption/foster care, or if you had an established family created by adoption and then added new children from “hard places,” don’t miss this interview with Lisa’s daughter, Annarose. How do siblings in the family feel, and what do they experience, when you add children to the family through adoption or foster care? What if the new children come with lots of challenges? In this episode, Lisa interviews her daughter and middle child of eleven, Annarose, about the challenges and blessings of being a sister to kids through...

2019-12-2434 min

Adoption Wise #64: Finding Adoption Support In Your Church with Jen DeckerMany adoptive and foster parents feel supported by their churches before bringing new children into the family and in the early months following placement. As the needs grow enthusiasm seems to wane and parents are left feeling isolated and in need of help. In today's episode, Lisa interviews Jen Decker, who runs a thriving ministry for adoptive and foster parents at her church in Kansas City, Missouri. We discuss how parents can seek support and how churches can meet those needs. Relevant Resources and Links: Connect with Jen Re: Conference Live the Promise Promise 686 Article: "Walk a Mile in Baby's...

2019-12-0353 min

Adoption Wise #61: A Transracial Adoptee’s Thoughts on Growing Up Black in a White FamilyIf you could have a candid conversation with a transracially adopted young black man, what would you want to ask him? This is the question we asked members of our Facebook group prior to Lisa's interview with Derek Hamer. He shares his story with vulnerability that helps us see through his eyes. Relevant Resources and Links: Waking Up White: and Finding Myself in the Story of Race* by Debby Irving The Skin I'm In* by Sharon Flake No One Ever Asked* by Katie Ganshert The Color of Us* by Karen Katz Why are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in...

2019-11-051h 04

Adoption Wise #32: Parenting Perks We Didn’t Know We Needed with Sharon HujikAre you trying to figure out how to juggle parenting your children while also pursuing your dreams? Do you even know what your passions are anymore? In this episode, Lisa sits down with her friend, Sharon Hujik, to talk about balancing being a mom of kids from "hard places" and a business coach. We discuss the importance of doing something that gives you joy in the midst of intense therapeutic parenting. Links Relevant to this episode: Connect with Sharon at her website Connect with Sharon on Facebook Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Faith, Hope, & Connection: A 30...

2019-04-0244 min

Adoption Wise #24: My 2 Parts in the Triad: Melissa’s Story of Being an Adoptee and Adoptive MomDo happy adoptees exist? In this episode, Lisa interviews Melissa about her life as a Korean adoptee, what her parents did right, connections to culture, and many other fascinating topics. We also talk about her life as an adoptive mom and how being an adoptee influences her. Like Lisa, Melissa holds two roles in the adoption triad. She's an adult adoptee and an adoptive mom. Her positive adoption experience contributed to her decision to become an adoptive mom, which has been a much more complex journey. We hope you love this episode as much as we enjoyed creating it. Links...

2019-01-291h 01

Adoption Wise #23: My 2 Parts in the Triad -Lisa’s Story of Being a Birthmom and Adoptive MomHave you ever felt like you're standing in two worlds simultaneously? We're not referring to science fiction, we're talking about holding two of the three roles in the adoption triad. In this week's episode, Melissa interviews Lisa about being a birth/first mom and an adoptive mom. Lisa talks about her experience of losing her first son to adoption, grief and loss, bitterness, healing and restoration, and how she became the most unlikely adoptive mom. There's lots of vulnerability in this interview, and quite a few tears (we had to stop recording at least once). It's tender and personal, please...

2019-01-2248 min

Adoption Wise #20: The Bitter and Sweet of Foster Care Reunification with Jamie Finn"I couldn't do foster care because I'd never be able to give them back." How many times have you heard this, said this, felt this? There's no doubt, it's so hard to love and care for a child and then return him to his family. And yet... Lisa sat down with Jamie Finn to talk about the bitter and the sweet of loving children and then letting them go. Jamie shares her journey from viewing herself as the rescuer of children to being a loving support to them and their birth families. This was a beautiful conversation - we hope...

2018-12-1851 min

Adoption Wise #14: Joys and Challenges of Fostering and Adopting as a Single Mom with Molly FordToday on The Adoption Connection podcast, Lisa sits down with her friend, Molly Ford, a single foster/adoptive mom. Molly shares her story, the good and hard. We also talk about post-adoption depression and grief that affects many parents in this beautiful and complex journey. Links Relevant to this episode: Molly Ford on Facebook Lisa and Melissa answer this reader question: My child seems nervous and worried a lot. How can I increase his felt safety?

2018-11-0659 min

Adoption Wise #10: Why won’t my kids just go play?!?!Do you feel frustrated when your kids won’t just go play? And what about the bins of Legos and awesome craft supplies? Why won’t they play with them? Or, do you see playful moms and wish you could be more like them? Lisa and Melissa both do! In this episode, Lisa interviews Melissa about play. Melissa has done her research and shares great information that will help you view play in new ways. You'll also gain insight into your kids and yourself. Relevant Resources and Links: Books (affiliate links): Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and...

2018-10-0936 min

Adoption Wise #05: Giving Voice to SiblingsIf your family is a blend of kids by birth and adoption/foster care, or if you had an established family created by adoption and then added new children from “hard places,” don’t miss this interview with Lisa’s daughter, Annarose. How do siblings in the family feel, and what do they experience, when you add children to the family through adoption or foster care? What if the new children come with lots of challenges? In this episode, Lisa interviews her daughter and middle child of eleven, Annarose, about the challenges and blessings of being a sister to kids through...

2018-09-0444 min

Adoption Wise #04: How to Talk to Your Kids About Their StoryMany adoptive and foster parents have questions about how and when to talk with their kids about their stories. What if your child’s story is really hard? Should you tell them the truth? How old should they be? Don’t miss this interview with Lisa’s mentor and friend Jayne Schooler. She is an adoptive mom, co-creator (with her husband, David) of Trauma Competent Caregiver training, and author of multiple books related to adoption and foster care. Click here to download a transcript for this episode. Jayne's Books Wounded Children, Healing Homes: How Traumatized Children Impact Adoptive and Foster Famili...

2018-08-2847 min