2nd Moms Circle for Christian Adoptive Moms

Dawn T Baggett, JD
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Biblically aligned support for the Christian adoptive/second mom experiencing the stress of post-adoption turmoil. You willingly stepped into this non-traditional mom role for a child/children who needed you, knowing there would be difficulties. Now you’re in the thick of it. You can TRUST God’s ability to redeem even your most difficult challenges and bring something amazingly good from them! If this podcast is a help & encouragement to you please leave a review. Subscribe: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/secondmomscircle/subscribe Website: ThePostAdoptionMOMCoach.org

  1. May 1

    Welcome back to the Second Moms Circle: Faith- Based Support for Christian Adoptive Moms

    Welcome to the Second Moms Circle, the podcast for Christian adoptive moms hosted by Dawn Baggett, The Post Adoption Mom Coach. Learn more about how I help Adoptive & “second” moms by visiting the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org Follow this podcast as well as the new Facebook page where you can dive into the conversation. And last but not least, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other moms find and join us here. Keep growing, keep learning & keep loving!🥰 -Dawn, The Post Adoption Mom Coach who is happily back serving through podcasting!

    6 min

  2. Apr 29

    Mothers Day & May Pressures: 4 Strategies to Navigate Family Performance & Emotional Triggers

    May is often billed as the "Month of Moms," but for second moms—especially those navigating adoption, blended families, or high-conflict dynamics—it can feel more like a month of performance. Between the social media perfection, the expectation of "perfect" family photos, and the internal pressure to "just be happy," the emotional triggers can run high. In this episode, we're cutting through the noise. I'm not here to tell you to smile through the stress. I'm here to give you the tools to handle the pressure with integrity and peace. We dive deep into four actionable strategies to help you navigate family performance pressure and emotional triggers this month and beyond. Plus, I'm officially launching two major new resources designed specifically for you: The Calm Communication Guide: A free, downloadable toolkit featuring the "Modified Gray Rock" method, emergency scripts for high-stakes situations, and a printable checklist for when you feel triggered. The New Facebook Community: A dedicated space for second moms to connect, share wins, and practice the "Authentic Modeling" method together. Whether you're dealing with a triggered teen, a high-stakes conversation with school staff, or just the internal pressure to "perform" as a perfect mom, this episode gives you the permission to pause, the scripts to respond, and the community to support you. Get Your Free Resources & Connect: ​Download the Calm Communication Guide & Access the Full Resource Library: https://thepostadoptionmomcoach.org/landing/join-the-circle-newsletter​ Join Our New Facebook Community for Second Moms: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FjV7bt6jw/?mibextid=wwXIfr ​ Subscribe to the Newsletter for Monthly Featured Resources: https://thepostadoptionmomcoach.org/landing/join-the-circle-newsletter​ Learn About Coaching & Transparent Pricing: https://thepostadoptionmomcoach.org/page/pricing-page-section

    12 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Joy Zappers

    Welcome to the 2nd Moms Podcast for Christian Adoptive Moms! This episode encourages listeners to combat “joy zappers” this holiday season with tips for moving forward with joy. Learn more about how I help mothers feel good about their second mom roles at thepostadoptionmomcoach.org

    14 min

  4. 12/02/2024

    What Is My Authentic Modeling Method?

    Welcome to the 2nd Moms Podcast for Christian Adoptive Moms! This episode introduces a method for maximizing positive parental interaction and influence while maintaining personal values and commitments. Check out how I’m helping adoptive moms and those in blended families feel good in their mom roles again! I’m talking to the intelligent woman of faith in Jesus Christ who has complex family dynamics which require something different than standard parenting advice. Visit the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org & follow/subscribe/share this podcast.

    16 min

  5. 11/07/2024

    Loss & Grief, Joy & Hope

    Could you be gaslighting yourself?! If you’re experiencing blue feelings in your new (or even not so new) mom role, then this episode is for you! I’m Dawn Baggett, the post adoption mom coach. Check out how I’m helping adoptive moms and those in blended families feel good in their mom roles again! I’m talking to the intelligent woman of faith in Jesus Christ who has complex family dynamics which require something different than standard parenting advice. Visit the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org & follow/subscribe/share this podcast.

    13 min

  6. 10/29/2024

    Ongoing Pre-Adoption Trauma Effects Affect Adoptive Moms, Too

    Are there ongoing effects from your adopted child’s trauma history that impact them & their behavior? Effects that also affect you? Then this episode is for you! I’m Dawn Baggett, the post adoption mom coach. Check out how I’m helping adoptive moms and those in blended families feel good in their mom roles again! I’m talking to the intelligent woman of faith in Jesus Christ who has complex family dynamics which require something different than standard parenting advice. Visit the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org & follow/subscribe/share this podcast.

    13 min

  7. 10/15/2024

    My Child’s Dissociation Super Power - the Downside

    Do you know or suspect that your adopted child with a trauma history has periods, however brief, of dissociation? Dissociation as a possible trauma response in adopted children that may be surprising, even scary for post adoptive moms. As mentioned in the episode your can learn more at https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociation-overview. Check out how I’m helping adoptive moms and those in blended families feel good in their mom roles again! I’m talking to the intelligent woman of faith in Jesus Christ who has complex family dynamics which require something different than standard parenting advice. Visit the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org & follow/subscribe/share this podcast.

    11 min

  8. 10/08/2024

    Fierce (Age-Inappropriate) Independence

    Does your adopted child exhibit fierce independence? Tune into this episode to talk about how this may be connected with their prior early childhood trauma, and what you can do to help them and help yourself in addressing this behavior. Check out how I’m helping adoptive moms and those in blended families feel good in their mom roles again! I’m talking to the intelligent woman of faith in Jesus Christ who has complex family dynamics which require something different than standard parenting advice. Visit the website at ThePostAdoptionMomCoach.org & follow/subscribe/share this podcast.

    15 min
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Biblically aligned support for the Christian adoptive/second mom experiencing the stress of post-adoption turmoil. You willingly stepped into this non-traditional mom role for a child/children who needed you, knowing there would be difficulties. Now you’re in the thick of it. You can TRUST God’s ability to redeem even your most difficult challenges and bring something amazingly good from them! If this podcast is a help & encouragement to you please leave a review. Subscribe: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/secondmomscircle/subscribe Website: ThePostAdoptionMOMCoach.org

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