Mama Advocate

Amanda has helped over 1,000 people form their families through adoption through her courses that teach families how to adopt a baby and create and share their adoption profiles to match faster. Amanda has two adopted children who are 8 and 5 and spends her free time playing with Legos and Uno.

Amanda shares with us, in this episode, the ins and outs of infant domestic adoption. I was surprised that there was so much I did not know. Amanda's experience turned passion is going to bless you!

You can check her here:

Website: myadoptioncoach.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myadoptioncoach

Facebook: facebook.com/myadoptioncoach 

Instagram: instagram.com/myadoptioncoach

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

Instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!  

In this episode, we have invited Jerrod Brown back to the show. Before this conversation, I knew nothing about Alexithymia and in true Jerrod form, he takes such a heady topic and breaks it down for us. Alexithymia is all about how we process emotions and a lot of our special needs and adopted buddies struggle with this. It I related to so many things he taught us and I think you will too!   

You can contact Jerrod here:

[email protected]  

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet: 

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama 

instagram.com/fasdmama 

instagram.com/mamasystems  

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

In this episode, we have invited Brittany Stokes. She is a Humanitarian and activist for the at-risk youth. Brittany Stokes is the Co-Founder and President of Project Orphans Inc. & Tulsa Girls’ Home (TGH) — a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the orphan and defending the voiceless around the world.   

You can check her here: 

Instagram: @brittanyraestokes 

Tulsa Girls' Home website: https://www.tulsagirlshome.org/ 

Project Orphans website: https://www.projectorphans.org/

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

Instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

In today's episode, we have invited Anne Fricke. She is a poet, writer, podcaster, wife, and mother of three girls. She and her family live in far northern California, nestled between redwoods and the Pacific coastline. She is the creator and host of the podcast Walking with Freya, a journey through special needs parenting, and author of "There Is Joy To Be Found Here; a writing journal for parents of children with special needs". Recently, she launched BREATHE - Bringing Resources, Education, & Advocacy To Homes Everywhere, an online space for the disability community.

You can check her here:
www.breathe-community.com 
BREATHE community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathecommunity/ 
Walking with Freya on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walking-with- freya/id1351170209  
annefricke.com 

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama 

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!

In today's episode, we have invited Whitney Runyon from the Archibald Project. Whitney will take us on an enlightening trip through her experience with international adoption. Whitney's amazing story of how she took her gift as a photographer and used it to create a nonprofit that highlights stories of adoption and injustices throughout the world. I can't wait for you to listen and hear all about it!

You can check her here: 

Website: https://thearchibaldproject.com/ 

Instagram: @Whitrunyon

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

Robin Hitt is the author of the newly released book Open-Eyed Adoption, Real Help for Those Parenting Adoptees. An adoptive mom herself, she researched to discover the missing pieces she needed for better understanding. She interviewed birth moms, adoptive parents, adult adoptees, doctors, and therapists, which became this new book to encourage, educate, and equip adoptive parents as well as adult adoptees. Robin is a life and business coach and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator in the work of Dr. Brené Brown and leads workshops on topics like imperfection, shame, and vulnerability. She lives in Colorado with her husband and mini Labradoodle.  

You can reach out to her via these links: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinhittcoaching  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hittrobin/ 

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-hitt-coaching/

Website: https://www.robinhitt.com/ 

Buy her book here:   

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/open-eyed-adoption-robin-hitt/1141627944?ean=9781631959806   

https://www.amazon.com/Open-Eyed-Adoption-those-Parenting-Adoptees/dp/1631959808/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B3AFJTHJIKGG&keywords=open+eyed+adoption&qid=1693440575&sprefix=Open+Eyed%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1    

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama 

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

Metacognition deficiencies, or deficits in metacognitive abilities, are characterized by difficulties in an individual's awareness and understanding of their cognitive processes. Metacognition involves being conscious of how one thinks and learns and knowing how to regulate and control these processes. People with metacognition deficiencies may face challenges in tasks such as self-reflection, goal-setting, planning, monitoring progress, and evaluating their understanding or performance. These deficiencies can impact various aspects of cognitive functioning, including learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and overall academic or professional success.

In this episode, we have invited Jerrod Brown back to the show to discuss Metacognition,

You can contact Jerrod here: [email protected]

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems

If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey, then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you.

Krissa and her husband Chad live in the Bay area. They have two biological kiddos and three adopted through foster care. In today's episode, she shares their story of what putting healthy boundaries in place for their family has looked like. My hope is that her story will bring healing and courage to those who are living similar stories. 

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama

instagram.com/fasdmama

instagram.com/mamasystems If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you! 

In this episode, we have invited Beth Liesenfeld, MOT, OTR/L. She is an occupational therapist who started to notice differences in the quality of IEPs based on pillars of parent advocacy skills. She started The Parent IEP Lab podcast as a way to share “insider” information about the school system and process for parents to advocate with confidence. The IEP Lab provides an online summit, The Ultimate Parent IEP Prep Course, and The Parent Advocacy Club Membership.

You can check her here:

Website: https://TheIEPLab.com

FREE IEP Process Step-By-Step Guide: https://TheIEPLab.com/IEP

The Parent IEP Lab Podcast: https://pod.link/1584271582 or https://TheIEPLab.com/podcast

You can find Laura in all the nooks of the internet:

https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
instagram.com/fasdmama
instagram.com/mamasystems
If you need help bringing systems to your motherhood journey then Systems for the Special Needs Mama is for you!