Polly Talks Adoption & Fostering

Polly Talks to Naomi & Vickie from Scottish Adoption & Fostering: The Bluebird Project

In this powerful episode of Polly Talks..., Polly sits down with Vickie and Naomi from Scottish Adoption and Fostering to dive deep into the Bluebird Project—a vital support network for birth parents whose children are in foster, adoptive, or kinship care.

The Bluebird Project was created with one core mission: to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for birth parents to connect, heal, and find support. Whether you're in Edinburgh, the Lothians, or elsewhere in Scotland, Bluebird is here to help. From virtual and telephone counselling to peer support groups, this project offers vital resources for those who often feel isolated, judged, and alone after the heartbreaking decision of having a child removed from their care.

Polly Talks with Simon Benn from Thriving Adoptees!

In this episode of Polly Talks..., Polly sits down with Simon Benn, founder of Thriving Adoptees, for a powerful conversation about the lived experience of adoption. Simon shares his personal journey as an adoptee, exploring the emotional challenges, the search for identity, and the resilience that comes with navigating life after adoption.

Simon’s work with Thriving Adoptees focuses on supporting adoptees in understanding and embracing their unique experiences, offering valuable insights into how to thrive beyond trauma and build a positive future. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone touched by adoption—whether you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent, or professional in the field.

Tune in to hear Simon’s perspective on overcoming adversity, the importance of community, and why telling adoption stories can make all the difference in healing and growth.

Listen now and gain a deeper understanding of the adoptee experience!

This episode Polly Talks... to Amanda about how to enjoy a stress free Christmas, how to manage expectations and hopefully stop those melt downs.

Polly talks to is Rosalind Powell and her son Levi. Rosalind is author of the book How I Met My Son and is also Contributing Editor for HELLO! Magazine and has written for a wide selection of national newspapers and supplements including the Observer, Independent, Guardian, Sunday Times and Mirror, as well as magazines such as Red, for which she was a contributing editor, Grazia, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan.

You can purchase Roslind's book How I Met My Son on amazon here https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Met-My-Son-Adoption/dp/1910536555

Polly talks to Jette, an Occupational Therapist at Scottish Adoption.

In this podcast Polly speaks to adopters and fostercarers about what happens during the introduction process.

Polly talks to Shonagh and Chelsea about the emotions of becoming a mother.

Polly talks to Chelsea and Shonagh about the Family Finding Process.

In this episode Polly talks to Shonagh and Chelsea about the Homestudy process and getting to the Adoption Approval Panel.

Polly, one of Scottish Adoption's Senior Practitioners in the Family Placement Team, talks to single adopters Shonagh and Chelsea about their journey to parenthood.