Adoption Journey to Motherhood Podcasts

Just out of high school, 17 year old drives to drug dealer to purchase crack-cocaine. A bust is going down when they arrive and he is shot by police in the neck. He becomes a quadriplegic which transforms his life. Part 1

Part II of Rena's Promise ~ A story of two sisters in Auschwitz for over 3 years and surviving.

This incredible story is discussed with the daughters of two sisters that were in Auschwitz together for 3+ years and survived the horrific conditions, their encounter with Dr. Mengele and much more.

Every 2 minutes someone in the USA is sexually assaulted.On average, more than three women and one man are murdered by their intimate partners in this country every day. 85% of abused people are women.What can be done, what are the warning signs and where can you get help? Join me today to find these answers and more. Call for help @ 877-922-1274 or contact www.haven-oakland.org other numbers; 1-800-799-SAFE 1-800-656-HOPE

Joanna Cameron who is also known as the "Trance Lady' joined me today to talk about all the wonderful benefits of hypnosis. do you need to lose weight, stop smoking, heal from trauma or forgive others or yourself? This could very well be the help you've bee looking for.

This riveting story of escape from a Vietnam POW camp will keep you on the edge of your seat. Foul water, no footwear, leeches, mosquitoes, eating maggots and much more to try and stay alive. The movie, 'Rescue Dawn' was based on this story of Dieter Dengler.

Bruce Henderson joined me today for Part I of the discussion of his book,'Hero Found - The Greatest POW Escape of the Vietnam War'. It follows Dieter Dengler who was shot down in Laos and taken as a prisoner of war, the torture and the escape of unbelievable odds.

Scott Martin was a healthy 35 year old when he was stricken with a flesh eating disease that claimed both his hands and parts of his feet. Incredible story of courage and moving forward. Scott is working on a book called 'Moving Forward in Reverse'. You can follow his website; www.movingforwardinreverse.net

"The Single Biggest Threat to Man's Continued Dominance on the Planet is the Virus" - Joshua Lederberg PhD., Nobel Laureate Bob Arnebeck joins me to discuss Yellow Fever and the agonizing death from it.

Part II of 'Out of the Turret and into Hell'. The story of Aerial Gunner Earl Benson who became a POW and the horrific conditions he and other soldiers were subjected to. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Out-of-the-Turret-and-into-Hell-B-17-Ball-Turret-Gunner/256955741009821

'Out of the Turret and into Hell' is the story of Earl Benson, Aerial Gunner in WWII. His plane was shot down by the Germans and he was taken prisoner of war.

Lisa Kamen is the founder of Harvesting Happiness and helps people to find it in their lives. Our soldiers who have fought for our Country have suffered with PTSD because of the horrors of war.Lisa can help you find your way back. harvestinghappiness.com and HH4heroes.org Bekah Eden has written a beautiful song to honor those who have served our country.You can hear a clip on her website; www.bekaheden.com

Carl Colby wrote both the book and film, 'The Man Nobody Knew' based on the true story of his father, William Colby,who was a Master Spy for the CIA and later became director. Was his death accidental? www.themannobodyknew.com www.firstrunfeatures.com

Marcus Erikson joined me today to discuss plastic trash that we throw out on a daily basis and how so much of it ends up in our Oceans. Fish ingest it and it breaks down into small particles ~ we eat the fish. You might say we are eating our own garbage. This will have a global impact on our world. www.5gyres.org www.junkrafts.com

Do you ever feel like you're stuck - that you just can't seen to move forward? That no matter what you do or try you seem to end up in the same place? Betsey Muller talks about moving out of this realm into "life in the flow". Wonderful techniques for all. www.energymakeover4u.com

Halloween Day ~ and I am talking to Erika Frost who is on board the Haunted 'Queen Mary' ship that is docked in Long Beach, CA. She will tell us about the ghosts who stay on board and where they like to "hang" out!! www.erikafrost.com

Robert C. Mason joined me today to discuss his best selling book, 'Chickenhawk' - a story of the Vietnam War helicopter pilots. The missions that he flew and living with fear,dread and death on a daily basis. www.robertcmason.com

Marion Chard joined me today to discuss the Combat Engineer Regiments who bravely fought against the Axis powers during WWII. www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com

Dave Ulbrich joined me for Part II to discuss his brilliant book, 'Preparing for Victory ~ Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine. The US enters World War II.

Leah interviews Mary Fischer, also known as The Mommyologist. She is a blogger and writer, helping moms out there get there "sexy back" with her Sexy Mom Revolution.

Nancy Verespy with the Veterans of the Vietnam War Coalition (vvnw.org) joined me today to discuss the homeless Vietnam war veterans and the war itself.

Over 6 million European Jews were mass murdered during World War II. Dr. Moses Alstech joined me today to discuss the Holocaust and so many of his family members that were killed in Auschwitz.

Anne Nelson, author of 'The Guys' joined me today to discuss her play and how she came to write it. It is a play about the aftereffects of the collapse of the world trade center and how she helped a Captain write eulogies for the Firefighers that lost their lives on 9-11-01. Sigourney Weaver and Bill Murphy stared in the Broadway play and Sigourney Weaver and Anthony LaPaglia starred in the film. Brilliantly written.Find Anne on facebook @ The Guys by Anne Nelson.

Keith Huxen with the National WWII Museum joined me today to discuss various aspects of the war and the Museum. We touched on Churchill, Hitler, Roosevelt and more! Visit their incredible website to learn all about the war and for details on upcoming events. http://www.nationalww2museum.org

Today we wrapped up the 3 week series of the incredible book written by Anne Nelson,'Red Orchestra' - The Berlin Underground who resisted Hitler. This book is about crimes against humanity and the people that stood their ground to help those being persecuted ~ risking their own lives in the process. Highly recommended read.

Anne Nelson, author of the Red Orchestra joins me for Part II of a three part series. Hear more in depth stories as the was escalated and those that endangered their lives to fight against Hitler's madness.

Anne Nelson, author of the 'Red Orchestra -The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends who Resisted Hitler' joined me today to discuss her fascinating book. Anne will also be part of the program the next two weeks to continue this discussion of her incredible book. A program not to be missed!!

Bekah Eden talked about her passion for music and how she has helped others through it. She wrote a song entitled 'Love You Forever' for the adoption world and is currently working with a National company on a song about Veterans coming home from the war with PTSD. Visit her website to purchase her music and hear more about her work. www.bekaheden.com

Rhonda Miller discussed her book 'Unveiling the Adoption Process'. What you need to know before you head into the world of adoption and how to answer tough questions posed by others. www.unveiling adoption.com

Lukas Weinstein with the Children's Aid Society talked about the Orphan Trains that ran from1853-1929, relocating an estimated 200,000 children that were orphaned, abandoned or homeless. Hear this incredible story and more about CAS.

Jupp Kerckernick joined me today to discuss the slaughtering of Sharks and what it is doing to the ecosystem. Jupp gives facts and statistics on these amazing creatures. www.sharks.org www.sharkprotect.org

Ellie Laks Weiner, owner of the Gentle Barn, rescues abused animals. She brings children who have also been abused, together with the animals. Listen to the transformation and healing that takes place for both. Ellen Degeneres became a supporter after having Ellie on her show a year ago!!

Child/Human Trafficking is one of the fastest growing crimes in the world and is the world’s second largest criminal enterprise, after drugs. 'Stop Child Trafficking Now' discussed the ways they are working to eliminate this henious crime. http://www.sctnow.org

Evan B. Donaldson Institute, Executive Director Adam Pertman spoke with me today on many issues. From drug addicted babies to how the adoption process is headed in the right direction but still needs much change and much more. We also discussed his book, 'Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming our families - and America'. www.adoptioninstitute.org www.adampertman.com

Abortion is a painful subject and people that have experienced it need help and healing. You can find that through PATH ~ Post Abortion Treatment & Healing. Visit their website @ www.healingafterabortion.org

Dave Pelzer who wrote the National Best Selling books, 'A Child Called It','The Lost Boy', 'A Man Named Dave' and more, talked about the horrific abuse he suffered as a child and moving forward in leading a productive life. An incredible story from an incredible man!

Sherrie Eldridge talked about her online course, 'Addoptee Boot Camp'. Fabulous information for all adoptees and adoptive parents! www.sherrieeldridge.com www.sherrieeldridge.blogspot.com Help Sherrie and I build a retreat - view our cause on facebook @ http://www.causes.com/causes/607870-adoptee-boot-camp

Bobbie Atchinson started 'Adoption DNA Matching' to better help people in their search for loved ones. www.adoptiondnamatching.vpweb.com Coley Strickland started a group for birth mothers called BirthMom Buds. It's a place where women can share, grieve and heal together. www.birthmombuds.om

My guest Cheyne Le Vesseur talked about 'Casel' ~ which helps children recognize and manage their emotions. It also teaches them about making responsible decisions and handling challenging situations constructively and ethically. This program can help with bullying and teen suicide. Google 'Strong Start' for more imformation on helping your children at home.

Elisabeth O'Toole who wrote the book, 'In On It: What Adoptive Parents would Like you to know about Adoption' talks about helping families and friends understand the process of adoption and bringing an adopted child into your world AND theirs! www.inonadoption.com

Carolyn Twietmeyer adopted 6 children ~ two sibling groups of 3 from Ethiopia. Of each group one of the children had HIV. Hear her story which is one of true compassion. She started the amazing 'Project Hopeful' which educates and works to bring help to those in desperate need. A must watch the video on her website is @ www.projecthopeful.orgw

Amelia Lehto from Common Ground talked about suicide and how they help counsel people that feel that can't go on and also grieving families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Terrie Meerschaert who lost a son to suicide talks about the signs and moving beyond the pain to heal.

Ruby Weeks from Great Wall of China Adoption Agency talked about the delays in China, children there with special needs, statistics and much more! www.gwac.org Elisabeth Manning with 'Conscious Conception' talked about getting pregnant the natural way. Her story is amazing and encouraging and a must hear for those experiencing infertility! www.consciousconception.net

Blair Corbett, founder of 'Ark of Hope for Children' talks about the dedication of their ogranization to bring help and aid to foster children who have been abused. This is a group that truly gives back! www.arkofhopeforchildren.org

Claudia Corrigan D/Arcy talked about the void and experience of parting with her oldest son through adoption. wwww.musingsofthelame TV Anchor Gillian Sheridan with KYTX CBS19 news talked about the incredible work she does in helping foster children find forever families. She has a program that airs in TX every Tuesday evening based around these children. Gillian is also an adoptive mother to two little girls.

Sally Bacchetta talked about how the media portrays adoption. www.TheAdoptiveParent.com Mike Berkley with the Berkley Center talks about how he uses Eastern medicine for treating infertility. www.berkleycenter.com 212-685-0985

Laura Freewell talked about her company Angel Matcher - building families through egg donor and surrogacy. A surrogate herself, she knows the joy she brings to families. www.angelmatcher.com Pam Kroskie an adoptee and who is the IN director of 'American Congress of Adoption' talks about the importance of reuniting birth child and family. www.americanadoptioncongress.org

Debbie Bilcher who is an adoptive mom talked about bringing 2 siblings from Russia into their lives and getting beyond the language barriers, etc. http://2adopt.blogspot.com Judy Miller talked about her online teaching class and the book she has written, "Parenting Your Adopted Child- Tweens, Teens and Beyond" judymmiller.com

Joy and Michael Goldstein from Forever Families Through Adoption joined me today to talk about open adoption and the role it plays in the adoption triad lives. Michael talked about out-going international adoptions and how Europeans are adopting children from the USA. www.ForeverFamiliesThroughAdoption.org www.adoptgold.com Google The Adoption Exchange for more interesting information!

Lisa Sweet from 'Sweet Beginnings' an adoption facilitation service talks about the importance of making the right decisions in adoption. www.adoptionssweetbeginnings.com Rou Ellis father of 11 who's would fell apart all within a 12 month period. His daughter's were all stricken with life threatening illness'. Find Roy on facebook ~ father of 11.

Kate St Vincent Vogle who is an adoptee and author of 'Lost & Found ~ A Memoir of Mothers' was located by her birth mom through her adoptive mother's obituary. Lisa Murphy talks about losing her adopted son to heart complications. She talks about the love this little boy brought into their lives and the courage to move forward. Read her blog @ everythingmadi.blogspot.com

Melissa Nielsen and Kellie Jeffries are birth moms who share their stories on relinquishing their children for adoption. Carol Barbieri who is an adoptee who was left at the police station. Her adoptive mother told her that her birth family were deceased when in fact her birthmother was still alive.

Bela Wolf braved the freezing and desolate area of Siberia to bring her child home to the US. She wrote the book ''She was Left Alone'. Lisa Howard, mother to two adopted children from different countries talks about encompassing both cultures.

Patti talks openly and honestly about adopting an older child that has been abused. Katia talks about what it was like for her as an adopted child that suffered at the hands of others. They share their challenges and their triumphs.

Tony Sellars from 'Feed the Children' talked about the incredible work they do and how many countries they help. The USA is one of the most troubled areas today. Jeanette Yoffe is a clinical psychologist who treats children with serious psychological problems secondary to histories of abuse, neglect and/or multiple placements.

Kimberly Holst talked about her passion~ helping children in Ethiopia. She has worked in an orphanage there for 6 months and is raising money to go back again. Guatemala 900 group members Ann Roth and Christina Watson talked about what is happening with the children left behind and UNICEF. Take the 30 day challenge @ www.betheanswerforchildren.wordpress.com

Nicole Moore,adoption attorney speaks publically on the subject of adoption and has appeared on the O'Reilly Factor. She worked for the DCF (Dept. of Childrens & Families) and talks about foster care, adoption of all ages-even adults. Sherrie Eldridge an adoptee, adoption expert, author and adoption grandmother! We talked about the importance of childen connecting with their birth families and her book "20 things Adoptive Parents need to know".

Mom to 9 children - 2 adopted. She is a recording artist and sings a beautiful song on the show. Her website isbeckywrightsongs.com Attorney in TX and is also a gay adoptive father. He talks about pros and cons, issues and just being the best dad for his kids. His website is lawkn.com

Claire Culwell found out 1-1/2 years ago that she was a twin. Her twin had been aborted and she survived. Read more on her blog @ http://claireculwell.com George Lewis, better known as the 'Water Man' helps bring clean drinking water to others. www.waterteaminternational.org Notify George @ mrclor@charter.net to see how you can help.

Sally Bacchetta talks with me about Death, Divorce and the impact that it has on the adopted child. Bryan Post founder of the 'Post Institute' talks about his book, 'The Great Behavior Breakdown'

My guest today was Dr. David Kirschner who is a forsnsic psychologist and psychoanalyst. He wrote the book 'Adoption:Uncharted Waters'. His website is www.adoptionuncharteredwaters.com He talks about adopted children and why it is paramount that children learn about their lineage and background.

Brenda Yurick, a birth mom talks about the pain of not being able to locate her daughter that she relinquished for adoption. Meredith Resnick shares what it was like for her to take her daughters back to Russia,their homeland, to meet their birth family

Jackie Maher a birth mom who relinquished her child, Katie DeCross joined me today to talk about their wonderful reunion. Here their story of struggle, love and acceptance. Together they wrote a book called,'Fifty Years in 13 Days'

Birney Bull who is an adoption attorney talks about the three major categories that make up a successful adoption. www.adoptneed.com Kelsey Stewart is a birth mom that relinquished a daughter for adoption and then became pregnant with twins! She went down the same road and later in life wrote the book,'The Best For You'. http://thebestforyoubook.blogspot.com/

Carol Fulwiler Jones addressed the issues aound infertility and the choices that families have. Jenni Padgett talked about fundraising for adoption.

Kara, Lindy and Mary Lynn talked about their wonderful adoption experiences with . Inez W. talked about the group she started called 'Chicks in Crisis'. It's an imcredible story of one woman's courage, strenght and compassion. She was awarded the 'Pillar of the Community' from Colin Powell in 2009.

Hear Joe Young talk about reaching out to women with an unplanned pregnancy. Heartbeat International and Option Line are there to assist, counsel, embrace and care for women who need help. Non-judgemental and compassionate.

David and his wife Sara went through an adoption process that ended up being a scam and has started the adoption checklist so others can protect themselves. Aurette Bowes found out she was adopted in her 30's and the devastation that is caused her.

Dana Campbell talked about adopting three children from foster care who had been abused in their biological home. She talks about the hope, challenges, fears, grief and love in raising a family.

Michael Hill from 'Adoption Star' adoption agency talked about 'Infant Awarnes training Project and being a gay parent. Karen Hall - adoptive mom, Kevin Hoffman - Adoptee and myself - birth mom, talked about our feelings and what we would want to people of the adopton triad to know.

Martha Nichols, author and adoptive mom talks about the Russian boy returned home and also an article that she wrote called, "What's My Heritage". Sally Bacchetta, author and adoption specialist talks about the 5 realities of reunion.

Lanita Moss braved breast cancer in 1996 at the young age of 32. She and her husband had received a referral of a baby girl when her husband was killed in the terrible Swissair crash over Nova Scotia on 9-2-98. She pushed through the tragedy and has adopted two children internationally and started a company 'Birth by paperwork'. Melissa Cooper is a forensic artist who has worked on homicide cases and muchmore. She helped a young girl who had been adopted and had no baby photos of herself. Hear her fasinating story of the La Brea tarpit works she has done along with giving "face" to the 9000+ year old La Brea woman!! www.mcforensicart.com

Dawn Stricklen author and adoptive mom talks about adoptive families connecting with a birth mom. Jeanne tate who is an attorney talks about birth moms, birth fathers, adoptees and why an attorney can service your needs through adoption.

Kevin Hoffman, bi-racial child adopted into an all white family. Hear about his story, his struggles, his healing. He wrote the book, 'Growing Up Black in White'. Guatemala 900 talked about their latest meeting on Capital Hill. Three ladies that are making things happen to bring the 900+ children left in Guatemala home to their families.

Dawn Friedman who is an adoptive mom, author and owner of 'Open Adoption Support' talks about open and transracial adoption. She is the mom to a child who is Caucasian and African American. Alla Dickson and Mary Zoet are affiliated with Adoption Associates. Alla handles Russian adoptions and Mary handles adoptions from China.

Sally Bacchetta has written the book, What I Want My Adopted Child to Know: An Adoptive Parent's Perspective. A must have book for every adoptive family. Emily Liebert who is an adoptive mom talks about her adoption and writing the book, Facebook Fairytales.

Lori Kerrigan talks about becoming a mom through adoption after infertility treatments. Becky Fawcett went through 5 cycles of IVF and became pregnant three times--all of which she miscarried. She also adopted. Started 'helpusadopt.org'. n organization which helps people receive grants for adoption.

Melissa Ash talks about being a birth mom, meeting the adoptive family and the moving forward in her life. Sheila Jaffe who is the brilliant casting director for the 'Sopranos' and 'Entourage', along with Myra Sheer talk about the organization for adoptees called the Felix Organization. Sheila dn Darryl, better known as DMC started this camp for adoptees.

Dr. Jane Aronson who is a infectious pediatric and adoption medicine specialist has dedicated much of her life to helping orphaned children. Her work and her accomplishments are incredible. Chris Futia talks about being an adoptive mom and celebrating Mother's Day for both herself and her childrens' birth mom.

Rose Marchick talks about fetal alcohol syndrome and the children it leaves in it's wake. Guatemala 900 talked about all the issues in Guatemala and what they are doing to try and bring these children home.

Sally Bacchetta talks about the little Russian boy being sent home and what needs to be changed in the world of adoption. Regina Kupecky talks about attachment disorders and sibling issues.

Rick Wyatt who talks about helping both birth moms and also adoptive families through the maze of adoption. Very informative!!! Kathleen Carscadden who talks about hope and healing for the adopted child with special needs. Listen to her and you may very well consider a special needs child for your family to love.

Today we had two guest speakers on, Jane Turner from'Family Resource Center'who talked about international adoption and Hal Kaufman from 'My Adoption Advisor' who talked about domestic adoption. Not sure which is best for you?! Tune in and listen!

Today we had two guest speakers on, Jane Turner from'Family Resource Center'who talked about international adoption and Hal Kaufman from 'My Adoption Advisor' who talked about domestic adoption. Not sure which is best for you?! Tune in and listen!