Ali & Andie go deeper into the concept of trauma and the far-reaching implications it has for us personally and societally.

Ali & Andie break down the idea of trauma and explain some of the most important concepts about how we understand it today.

On the first ever episode, Ali & Andie talk about the term "trauma-informed," what exactly it means, and why it's so important.

Welcome to Trauma-Informed Everything!

Allison talks with Sharday Dufresne, a trans-racial adoptee who is incredibly gracious in sharing her story and pushing the adoption community forward.

In this episode, Allison talks with Cameron Lee Small of Therapy Redeemed. Cam, trans-racially adopted from Korea, holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a licensed professional clinical counselor. They discuss racial identity and adoption as well as mental health needs. Follow Cam on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/therapyredeemed/ Learn more about […]

The adoption series goes on with today’s excellent discussion with Lilly Schmaltz (aka @adopteelilly)! Lilly is a Chinese, transracial adoptee who isn’t afraid to talk about the hard parts of adoption. I know you’ll love hearing Lilly’s story and the wisdom she brings in this interview.

Today our adoption series continues with an interview from the fantastic Kelsey Vander Vliet. Known as @fromanothamotha on Instagram, Kelsey is a birth mom and an incredible advocate for the adoption community. Follow @fromanothamotha on Instagram

Today I’m starting a new series on adoption, and interviewing a literal hero of mine: Ashley Mitchell. She runs Lifetime Healing, a post-placement care network that provides incredible resources for birth mothers. Buckle up! Ashley doesn’t hold anything back in this discussion. Learn more at https://lifetimehealingadoption.com/home

Today I'm starting a new series on adoption, and interviewing a literal hero of mine: Ashley Mitchell.