Birth Mothers Amplified

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

 This week on Birth Mothers Amplified we have the privilege of hearing Katie's adoption story. Katie was a previous guest on our panel discussion about holidays and we wanted to give her an opportunity to share her unique story. Katie has some incredible insight as she discusses what it is like to hit the 18 year mark post-placement with her son. She placed in 2002 as a 9th grader navigating a relationship with her boyfriend of 7 months at the time. She shares the raw emotions she still feels today as she recalls her teenage pregnancy as the emotions she feels now that her son is no longer a minor. What a blessing it is to hear the wisdom, experiences, and lessons Katie has gained and learned from her adoption journey. We are so grateful to Katie for her willingness to share her story!

 Disclaimer:    The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

 This week on Birth Mothers Amplified Emma and Muthoni are joined by two guest for a panel discussion on holidays. Ashley and Katie join our hosts to discuss what holidays are like once adoption becomes a major part of your life. Both of these incredible birth mothers are well into their adoption journey and have many words of wisdom and experiences to share. We hope that this episode and discussion is one that is much needed in the adoption community and that will be a conversation that many will relate to as we head into the holiday season.  

Disclaimer:    

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

This week on Birth Mothers Amplified, Emma and Muthoni are joined by Maddison, a birth mother of 17 years to a beautiful teenage boy she placed in 2003. Maddison's story takes us back to when she was 14 years old and her mom suspected she was pregnant. She discussed the shame and guilt she felt navigating a pregnancy as a young teenager and how she dealt with those feelings. Maddison also had 6 weeks after birth to spend time with her son, which is another factor that is unique to her story. She also discusses how it is never too late to get help; a message we hope all expectant mothers and parents feel and learn from listening to our podcast and joining our community.   

Disclaimer:    

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

This week on Birth Mothers Amplified, Emma and Muthoni are joined by Kami, a birth mother of six years. As a teenager, she placed her daughter and shares what she learned as a result. One of the most prominent topics discussed in her episode is the importance of communicating desires and hopes when making an adoption plan, and forming a relationship with adoptive families. Kami shares how her adoption started as a semi-open relationship, and how it still changes as both her and the adoptive family navigate life post-placement. Kami communicates her grief process, how communication and relationships affected it, and how her life has changed because of adoption.

Learn more about Kami by visiting our instagram page @birthmothersamplified. We hope you love Episode 12!

Disclaimer:

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.  

This week on Birth Mothers Amplified, Emma and Muthoni are joined by Megan, a 28 year old birth mother who placed her son for adoption in 2014. In this episode, she will take you through her journey and how she decided to choose adoption over all her other options. She talks about how she navigated changes through her journey and the difficulty she faced managing expectations. She also discusses the relationship that has evolved over the years with the adoptive family and how she has grown and developed that relationship while navigating her role as a birth mother.  

Disclaimer:    

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

This week on Birth Mothers Amplified, Emma and Muthoni are joined by Destiny. Destiny is a birth mother, a military wife, and a mother of two. Destiny hopes that her story will help mothers who already have children and/or married couples considering adoption. She reassures those who have any questions, concerns, or wavering thoughts; you always have a choice, no matter the situation. She has a unique story and so willingly shares the incredible details with us. We hope you will be moved by her story as much as we were. 

Disclaimer:    The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.

This week Emma and Muthoni are joined by Mackenzie, who placed her daughter for adoption three years ago. Today shares how she connected with the family she chose, how she navigated an abusive relationship as a teenager, and how she decided that adoption was the best decision for her and her daughter. Mackenzie has an open and sweet relationship with her adoptive family and shares how their journey united them.

Disclaimer:

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.  

This week Emma and Muthoni are joined by Melody. Melody is a birth mother of 8 years, and is grateful for the opportunities to build a family-like bond with her child's adoptive family. She has learned to find joy in the journey of her adoption, even through the grief. She is beautifully honest about her story and shares what led to her decision to place.

Disclaimer:  

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.  

This week, Emma and Muthoni are joined by birth mother Dominique. Dominique placed her son for adoption in November 2016. She has an incredibly unique story, touching on topics such as the difference between closed and open adoptions, adoption education, communication between birth parents and adoptive families, and placing a child after parenting previous children.  

Disclaimer:  

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.

Birth Mothers Amplified is co-hosted by friends and fellow birth mothers Muthoni and Emma. Most weeks they are joined by one or more birth mother guests to talk about adoption topics.  Birth Mothers Amplified thrives on empowering the women who make adoptions possible and allowing birth parents to speak their truths and share their stories authentically.  

In this week's episode of Birth Mothers Amplified, Emma and Muthoni are joined by Courtney, a proud birth mom and passionate advocate in the adoption community. She loves to share her adoption journey and help reduce the stigma and shame that often follows birth mothers for years following their decision to place. She desires for others to know that adoption is a healthy and viable option for families. Courtney shares about her adoption journey, coming to find her worth, and how both of these key factors in her life have shaped her through the years.  

Disclaimer:  

The Birth Mothers Amplified hosts are not licensed medical, legal, or counseling professionals. The content of this show is based solely on the experience of the hosts or guests and should not substitute seeking the advice of licensed professionals. Content in each episode may contain issues that could trigger strong emotions for some listeners. Not recommended for young listeners.