We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

By Jess and Paul: Prospective Adoptive ParentsSociety & CultureKids & Family
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We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey episodes

  • "All" About International Adoption from South Africa

    In episode 26, Jess and Paul share what they've learned about adopting internationally from South Africa! 

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    And, as always, email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

    Music: "Africa" ©1982 Toto

    40 min
  • From the Latin "Adoptare"

    We're back! And with some amazing emails, a couple wonky life changes, and a brand new computer! :)

    Join the conversation! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

    Music: "Biggest Part of Me" ©1980 Ambrosia

    47 min
  • Quick Update

    Since Jess's notes on South Africa disappeared in the Great Laptop Crash of 2018, we're skipping another week. :( But come back next week for a brand new episode!

    And in the meantime, email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com!

    2 min
  • Representations in Media and Pop Culture Pt. 2

    We're back! And so is Jess's computer! In episode 23 we pick up where we left off with Representations in Media and Pop Culture numero dos!

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    Clips:

    The Avengers ©2012 Marvel Studios

    Despicable Me ©2010 Universal Pictures

    The Christmas Prince ©2017 Motion Picture Corporation of America

    Twinsters ©2015 Small Package Films

    Music: "The Hard-Knock Life" ©1999 Walt Disney

    58 min
  • Technical difficulties

    Hey guys, just a quick update. We're having some computer issues this week and don't have access to our recording and editing software, so unfortunately we'll have to skip this week. :( But we'll be back next weekend with Representations in Media and Pop Culture Pt. 2!

    Thanks for understanding!

    xx

    Jess and Paul

    2 min
  • Representations in Media and Pop Culture Pt. 1

    As promised, episode 21 centers around the good and not-so-good portrayals of adoption and foster care in film, books, and television. There's a LOT to discuss on this topic, so we're breaking it up into two episodes. Tune in next week for part 2. 

     

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    Music: The Fosters theme ©2013 ABC Family/Freeform

    Audio clips:

    Easy A ©2010 Sony Pictures

    Dinosaur Train ©2009 The Jim Henson Company

    A Child of the State TED Talk ©2012 Lemn Sissay

    47 min
  • "All" About Paul

    It's Paul's turn to be interviewed! Get a glimpse into his mind regarding such fascinating subjects as kangaroo pouches, peanut butter cups, and ... gerrymandering. (Also, please forgive the sound of the dogs chewing their bones in the background. At least it kept them occupied during recording time!)

     

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

     

    Music: "Baby Beluga" ©1980 Raffi

    35 min
  • "All" About Jess

    Paul had an idea: Let's interview each other. So, in episode 19, he asks Jess the hard hitting questions about life, dictatorships, and TV shows.

     

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

     

    Music: "Baby Baby Baby" ©1964 Anna King and Bobby Byrd

    35 min
  • The Caprices of an Unwitting Tyrant

    It's episode 18, and after last weekend's baby class, Jess and Paul are READY TO PARENT! Okay, maybe not entirely, but they get some really awesome and insightful emails from listeners that are sure to help!

     

    Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

     

    Music: "Sunshine Baby" ©2003 Reamonn

    32 min
  • Marching Toward Tomorrow

    Jess and Paul are ... still waiting for a call. But they're keeping busy! In episode 17, we discuss the Women's March, lingerie bags, late night trips to Rite-Aid, and whether or not to read the baby books.

     

    Join the conversation! Email us at WeCanDoThisPodcast [at] gmail [dot] com. 

     

    Music: "All That She Wants" ©1992 Ace of Base

    39 min

About We Can Do This: Our Adoption Journey

From the publisher's feed

We're Jess and Paul, a married couple in our late-30s/early-40s from New York City, about to embark on the biggest adventure of our lives: adopting a baby! Join us as we document the process from the beginning—the ups, the downs, and everything in between.