23 episodes
My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast Sam and Paul
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5.0 • 29 Ratings
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The Adoption Podcast, Made by Queer Adopters. Your hosts Sam, Paul (husbands and parents to their adopted son), and Andi (adoptive Dad to two children), invite you to join them in a safe space where everyone is welcome, LGBTQIA+, solo adopters, straight couples considering adoption or people who have adopted! This podcast honestly breaks down the adoption and EP process, SEND, and life after adoption. This podcast covers the hard times, the good times and does it all with a touch of humour and a whole lot of facts. Joined by guests from the adoption world to discuss everything adoption related. From that first initial thought, right the way through to becoming parents and beyond!Find us on Instagram: @My.2.Dads.and.Me
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Season One FINALE! Adoption & Autism with Andi and Kellie
In this bumper Season One Finale we are joined by 2 incredible advocates, Kellie founder of Born Anxious and SEN Parent, and Andi, our very own Adoption and SEN advocate and parent.This episode is dedicated to Autism, what is autism? What are the signs? What should you do? In this lighthearted and educational finale we really pushed the boat out to give you (what we think) is our best episode yet! See you all on the 8th October, and thank you for listening! Kellies Instagram @B...
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SEND and the general election 2024 - Bonus Episode
In this bonus episode Sam goes through what has been mentioned in the parties manifestos relating the children with SEN. Sources for this episode are BBC News, Sky News, Youth Sport Trust, Twinkl and Gov.UKAll views and opinions are my own and there may be some parts of manifestos i have missed, however i have tried to be as factual as possible and have given everything i could find. With 3 days still to go more information may come out between now and the general electionSend us a Text ...
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Opening The Floor - Answering Your Questions on Adoption
In this weeks episode Sam, Paul and Andi answer listener questions around adoption and the process. What is it like going from stage 1 to stage 2?What is solo parenting like?Why adoption over surrogacy? Don forget you can also get in touch on our Instagram My.2.Dads.and.Me or via the text us link below. Things we mentioned this week are:The Modern Family Show: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-modern-family-show-london-2024-tickets-726689125737?discount=ADVOCATEANDIAnna Kennedy Charity: Anna...
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The Truth - Raw Adoption Talk
We are BACK! After a little break we are back, with a new format, new segments and raw adoption conversation. You will hear why we had to take a break, hear from the creator of Lost Boys and Fairies on BBC (Daf James), Andi has adopted again, we celebrate pride month, we hear from Sam and Paul's son and discuss The Truth of what adoption is really like.You can also WIN a free T-shirt, Text us, and support Andi's daughter in achieving her goal! Links:Fundraiser by Andi Ellis : Please sponsor L...
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"It's a rollercoaster" - Relinquishment, an adoption story - With Craig and Dan
This week we are joined by the wonderful Craig and Dan from @Craigshomelife on instagram to relive their adoption story. We discuss their recent wedding, relinquishment, and how they became a family. Links discussed in the episode: Relinquished Children (proceduresonline.com) guide_relat_ch_relinq_adopt.pdf (proceduresonline.com)guidance-ace-practice-guidance-relinquished-babies-final.pdf (proceduresonline.com)The book that is mentioned is Our Adoption Story by Jayne LilleySend us a Text...
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"That Grinds My Gears" - Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life - With Andi
This episode Sam, Paul and Andi discuss common Adoption Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life. We also answer listener questions and explain why we have been away!This Episode is sponsored by Autism Allotments, who can be found on Instagram at Autism.AllotmentsGrandads Camper can be found here: Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBTQIA+ families : Woodgate, Harry: Amazon.co.uk: BooksSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.
Customer Reviews
So much Love
I wish I had found this podcast earlier on in my journey of adoption. Sam and Paul are brilliant so fun, realistic, honest, caring and educational. They are also really supportive - I have reached out on more than one occasion and they have always responded and allowed me to ask, rant or just comment.
Andy is also it brilliant and again adds to the podcast with so much more experience, knowledge, reality and kindness.
It is definitely worth listening to and sharing with anyone else who is starting the journey or going through it as they give reality and normality.
Please keep doing what you are doing it is amazing.
Love you all so much. Xxxx
Well worth a listen!
The first 2 episodes have been great so far and provide an honest, open and realistic overview of the adoption journey. Great for anyone thinking about adoption or currently in the process. Fab work chaps 👍
Loved the first episode
This was a great episode and so easy to follow. I learnt a lot as someone who is pre-stage 1. Thank you for the hints and tips, that’s the most useful part as you don’t get to read about them.