Family by Design Podcasts

This is a great show! All the resources you can think of for before, during and after your adoption/foster journey. We feature 3 great organizations and their benefits as well as Karla's favorite adoption resources, books and websites!

Karla is joined by Karen J. Foli, PhD, in discussing the signs, concerns and prevention of Post-Adoption Blues. Who deals with it? Where does it originate? How do you conquer it? Where do you go for support? All these questions answered and more!

Karla shares her very personal story of infertility and recurring pregnancy loss for the first time on this show. Joining her is Regina Townsend of www.thebrokenbrownegg.org which is a rapidly growing on-line support group for African American women dealing with infertility. Get encouraged, empowered and bold as you conquer infertility and build your family!

Join Karla and author Jodi Jackson Tucker as they discuss unique parenting tips for parents who have adopted older children internationally or through foster care. Through personal and professional experience, Jodi will share her strategies to help a child gel as part of the family and give you tips on parenting through understanding your child's life before adoption.

Dr. Sue Cornbluth shares her years of experience and heart on parenting and counseling children who have experienced trauma in their young lives. She gives insight and tips for foster and adoptive parents to consider and use as they raise healthy and well-adjusted children.

Join Karla and Deborah as they discuss the need for children to have advocacy in schools, government and parenting. Deborah shares her touching story of adopting a sibling group of 6 boys. She is also an advocate for children with special needs and children who are victimized through Human Trafficking worldwide.

Karla & Jill discuss what works and does not work for them as home school moms. Learn the basics of setting up your home, creating a schedule and enjoying the home school journey!

Karla is joined by 2 birth fathers who share their stories, their hearts and their struggles regarding the adoption of their children so many years ago. You will learn more about the feelings the birth father faces and the rights of birth fathers that have changed over the years! Tune in for this unique perspective!

Karla speaks with Kelly Ellison who is the founder of www.gotchagiftregistry.com and www.youradoptionfinancecoach.com. You will learn vital information regarding the Adoption Tax Credit, Adoption Grants, Charity Events and more in this show. Do not let money be the reason you do not adopt! Your answer is here!

Join Karla and Jean Strauss as they discuss search and reunion for adoptees, birth families and adoptive parents. We will share what you need to know and how you need to pursue such a journey. Great show to inform, inspire and prepare you for the journey ahead!

Karla shares from her popular ebook "Building Your Family by Design". A short and simple explanation of what to expect when adopting from beginning to end. Put down the confusing books and articles and tune in for easy-to-understand information and inspiration on adoption and foster care. Don't forget to download your FREE copy of this book at www.familybydesignadoption.com.

Sherrie shares from her heart years of wisdom and experience working with adoptees and adoptive parents. She is the author of "20 Things Adopted Children Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew" and many other books and resources. This is a great show for adoptees and parents alike.

Melanie Strobel shares her passion for orphans in Ethiopia and how the adoption of her daughter opened her up to a new world! She will share her organizations mission and how you can involved in sponsoring an orphan.

Karla interviews Lucas Boyce, who is an adoptee, author, speaker and executive for the Orlando Magic. Lucas shares his triumphant story of foster care, adoption and the mother who changed his life. His career from the White House to executive leadership of an NBA team is an absolute inspiration. This is a show for all touched by foster care & adoption.

Dr. Ford shares her years of experience in working with the child welfare system and children in need of forever families. She helps to prepare foster/adoptive families to open their hearts and homes to children waiting in foster care. You will learn a lot and be motivated to make a difference in the life of a child through foster care, adoption or volunteering!

Join Karla as she speaks with Rita Soronen, CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Dispelling Myths about older child adoption and the wonderful kids who need a forever family! Rita will share why the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program is making such a difference and how you can make a difference as well!

Karla has a candid discussion regarding adoptive parenting with 2 very wise adult adoptees. They will share their stories, triumphs and tips that can help current adoptive parents succeed and raise confident, well-adjusted children!

Karla discusses issues pertaining to the adoptee with 3 great ladies. They share great adoptive parenting tips for parents from the perspective of the child/adoptee and help parents raise confident and well-adjusted children.

Karla highlights Steven Curtis & Mary Beth Chapman and their ministry Show Hope. We will speak with the Chapman's spokesperson and Executive Director, Scott Hasenbalg. He will share the fantastic things that Show Hope is doing to change the lives of children worldwide through medical care and adoption. He will also help you figure out many ways outside of adoption that you can give back!

Karla is joined by 3 fantastic adoptive dad's including Gil Michelini, author of "Daddy, Come & Get Me". These passionate dads share their heart, strategies and tips on the process of adoption, adoptive parenting and the role of the dad in the home. Great Show!

Karla & Michele, author of "Praying Through Your Adoption" will discuss getting God involved in your adoption process through prayer. They will shed light on issues that take place during the process and how to handle them with patience, prayer and a positive outlook! Great show!

Karla speaks with Reco Spencer, who grew up in foster care, faced homelessness, drugs and a very questionable future. He shares candidly about the life he experienced and the passion he has now to mentor and lead youth aging out of foster care. This is an eye opening and illuminating show. Learn how you can make a difference as well!

Join Karla and the ladies in a candid discussion on adoption & adoptive parenting. They will share their hearts on how to manage the process, your emotions and your home while enjoying the journey. Sit back and grab some coffee and enjoy a talk with the girls.

Derek Clark is a true pit to palace story! He spent 13 years in foster care, obsessed with violence and was declared mentally retarded. He now proves the statistics wrong as he motivates and inspires foster youth, foster parents and business leaders around the nation!

Join Karla as she speaks with two very inspiring moms! Elizabeth Goulding who is a passionate advocate for special needs adoption and mother of 6 (2 adopted with Down Syndrome). Also hear from Nicole Burnett who is an adoptive mom of 1 son and how she attacked the diagnosis of ADHD through natural and environmental strategies and will show you how to do the same. Great Show!

Karla and her guest, Iris Waichler discuss the emotional, mental and physical roller coaster of infertility and the process of changing directions toward adoption. Excellent show to help you deal with your emotions and strategies to successfully navigate this transition.

Melissa shares her humorous and touching account of building her family biologically and through international adoption. As a mother of 9, Melissa gives insight, wisdom, funny stories and advice to parents who are pursuing adoption and adoptive parenting. Very intriguing show!

This show is a fantastic account of Kevin Hofmann's life, the author of "Growing Up Black IN White". Kevin shares his unique perspective as a trans-racial adoptee. He helps the adoptive parent understand how to raise a child of another cultural background. Great show!

Join Karla as she has a discussion with Rebecca Hawkes (adoptive mom) and Erica Asselin (birth mom) regarding open adoption and compassion for the birth mom. You will hear their inspiring story and how they both enjoy open adoption with the precious daughter they have in common! Also learn of the organization (www.ashleysmoms.org)they have started together to help others pursue and understand open adoption.

Karla and Serita Cox talk about creativity and resources when raising your foster/adoptive children. Serita introduces iFoster and shows you how you as an adoptive/foster parent can save 1000's by joining the organization for FREE! Tune in and save!

Join Karla and Julie as they talk about Julie's new book "Adopt without Debt". They will share ideas and strategies to finance your adoption, all the costs you can expect and how to get creative! Tune in and get your wheels turning.

Karla and Michele discuss the most popular Adoption Myths and give you the truth about foster care adoption. Join us to be informed and inspired!

Karla shares the "7 Keys to a Smooth Transition" as you build your family through adoption. Tips, strategies and motivation to help you along the way.

Karla interviews Rita Soronen of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Be inspired and informed as Rita shares how you can make a difference in the life of children in our country!