Adoption & Beyond Podcast

Birth mothers Asia (AFTHtv) and Muthoni Gaciku Kittredge (Birth Mothers Amplified) join us in the sixth episode to talk about learning about their unplanned pregnancies, the reasoning behind their decision to place, and finding the courage to share their story while empowering other men and women to do the same.

Transracial adoptive parent/transracial adoptee Brandi Ebersole and AFTH transracial adoptee Carli Glen connect with episode host AFTH PR & Marketing Coordinator Meagan Twardy. The two adoptees share stories with Meagan about finding ways to connect with their culture, dealing with racism, and empowering other adoptees to speak their truth about their experiences. Brandi also talks about her experience as a transracial adoptive parent and maintaining openness with her children's birth families. 

Frequent BraveLove contributor Dominique White, a birth mom connects with AFTHtv frequent guest and birth mom Mary Kiker. The women dive into the realities of when their child's family adopts again.

 AFTH transracial adoptee Carli Glen sits down for a virtual conversation with fellow transracial adoption thought-leader Angela Tucker (the subject of 2013 documentary "Closure"). Despite the fact that these African American women grew up during different time periods and on opposite coasts of one another, many aspects of their upbringing were similar. Tune in to hear the women talk about what it was like growing up in a closed adoption, communities with little diversity, and connecting with their culture as adults.  

In this episode, two women who faced unplanned pregnancies reflect on their journey of fighting through a storm of trauma, finding ways to heal, and the power of support from the birth parent community. Today Hope O. Baker is doing her part to share her story through her blog, a published book, and social media. Samantha Thurlow is doing her part by volunteering with AFTH to share her story and mentor others who walk through the agency's doors.

A Heart-to-Heart with Educator, Servant Leader, and Proud Birth Mother Courtney Tierra & AFTH Birth/Frequent AFTHtv Guest Mom SeAyra Greene.