Molly is joined by Ian, an adoptee and fellow bereavement counsellor. They discuss how their life journeys have led them to view shared experiences as the key part of what it means to be family . Amongst other things they discuss:

-Ian's story as an adoptee

-A feeling of isolation and disconnection

-The historical attitude of shame around adoption

-How life story work has changed from non-existent to essential

-The beauty of a family created from a foundation of loss

Molly is joined by Amanda McNanley-Stewart, a fellow adoptive mum to a girl and a boy who are siblings. They discuss how difficult it can be to look after our needs as individuals once you suddenly have children to look after. From accepting imperfection to not judging ourselves when all we want to do is eat junk food in the car!

In this episode Molly is joined by Pamela Stallard, a mum via donor who co-parents and is a queer activist and gay woman. They discuss what it's like to be part of a non-traditional family, how to be and raise effective LGBTQ+ allies and the importance of discussing healthy relationships and boundaries with the children in our care.

In this episode Molly is joined by Grace Smith-Miller, an adoptive mum who is part of a blended family. We discuss the blur of the early days of adoption when a child joins your family. We delve into how it feels to not be the person who knows their own child best at first, how hard it can be to navigate the tougher times and still find some space for ourselves and also share some of the incredible moments that make it all worth it.