What is it like for a dad to go on the adoption journey? Well look no more the Adoptive Dad Playbook is here for adoptive, foster, biological, or father figures. Real talk for men on the adoption and parenting journey or have been on the adoption and parenting journey. Having honest and open conversation and experiences from dads that have walked through it before. I am a dad of 3 biological sons and in the process of adopting a girl. I am just a dad, tackling the world's problems one podcast at a time.
Episode 12 "Foster Workers View" Guests: Zach Love & Terry Banks
EPISODE 12 “Foster Workers View” With our guests Zach Love & Terry Banks from the state of Oklahoma's Foster Care system. In this episode a great discussion on the view from the other side of the foster care system.
"Foster Workers View" Zach and Terry are Social Workers from from the state of Oklahoma and workers in recruiting foster families & therapeutic foster families. During this episode they share how the foster care system workers in the state of Oklahoma. They give us details on how placements work and how they are ALWAYS working for what is best for the child. This is a great opportunity to see how the other side of foster care works along with what therapeutic foster care is and how it works.
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This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: 111 Project
https://www.111project.org/
Facebook: 111Project
Oklahoma Foster Care: https://okfosters.org/
Facebook: OklahomaFosters
Zach Love
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Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
22 Jun 2021
Episode 11 "Disney and Adoption" Guest: Scott Clark
EPISODE 11 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook. With our guest Scott Clark. In this episode a discussion with a "Disney" dad who is a adoptive dad. We discuss how Scott has combined his journey as an adoptive dad and his love of Disney.
"Disney and Adoption" Scott who is a fellow podcaster dives into his experiences adopting from China on two separate occasions. During the interview Scott shares how his journey was feet first more two in the water then a full go into the adoption pool. He talks how he has brought Disney and his adoption into one.
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This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: Adventure Is Out There (AIOT)
www.adventure.ngo
Youtube: Adventure Is Out There
Facebook: Adventure is out There
Scott Clark
www.dadsofadventure.com
Facebook: Scott Clark
Instagram: dadsofadventure
Youtube: Dreams Magic Adventure Channel
Podcast: DADs of Adventure Podcast
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Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com (Intro and Closing)
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
26 May 2021
Episode 10 "Foster Dad View" Guest: Ryan Nachtigal
EPISODE 10 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook. With our guest Ryan Nachtigal. In this "10th" episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad and foster dad. We break down what it is like to foster from a dads point of view.
"Foster Dad View" Ryan shares his 16 year and 59 child journey of being a foster dad. He shares that it takes a village of support to be a foster parent and also how he is a supporter. He talks about foster care and how we can support those that foster. His stories and knowledge of foster care are a great way to celebrate National Foster Care Month.
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This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: 1hope
https://1hope.community/
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Twitter: @1HOPE_Community
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Facebook: 1Hope.Community
Ryan Nactginal
Facebook: Ryan Nachtigal
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Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com (Intro and Closing)
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
26 May 2021
My Adoption Journey Update May 2021
This is a quick update on the adoption journey that my wife and I are currently on. It is good news and wanted to share. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening.
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3 May 2021
Episode 9 "International Special Needs Adoption's" Guest: Chris Muller
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Playbook. With our guest Chris Muller. In this episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad. We discuss what it is like to adopt from China and adopt children with special needs and the challenges and blessing that come with that.
"International Special Needs Adoption's" Chris really dives deep into moving across the country and adopting from China. He also describes how his life has changed in adopting and also what it is like to adopted a child with special needs. Sit back relax and grab a beverage.
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This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: Adoption Hacks (Podcast)
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Chris Muller's Socials
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Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com (Intro and Closing)
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
5 Apr 2021
Episode 8 "Adoption journey to India" Guest Bjorn Anderson
Back with another exciting episode of the Playbook. Our guest Bjorn Anderson. In this episode we are talking with a dad who's journey involved a country closing it's adoption program, a pregnancy and becoming a girl dad. We chat with a dad who had a crazy adoption journey to India. He describes the events leading to bring home his adoptive daughter.
"Adoption journey to India" Bjorn describes how hard it was during the waiting period and how they went from 2 children to 4 very quickly. He also describes his role as a dad and how his biological children have made the transition during the adoption process. Sit back relax and grab a beverage.
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This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: Sparrow Fund
Sparrow Fund Website
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Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com (Intro and Closing)
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
22 Mar 2021
Episode 7 "A Grandpa's Role" Guest: Paul Teas
We are back and we talking with a grandpa to get his perspective on the adoption journey. This episode we chill and chat with a grandpa who decided has 2 adopted granddaughters. He describes his role to his children and grandchildren during the adoption process.
"A Grandpa's Role" He shares how hard it was during the cocoon period and how his sandwiches are best and how he and his wife really are what adoption is "Love". This weeks guest Mr. Paul Teas joins the Playbook for a session. Grab a drink, and sit back and relax and enjoy.
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Andy's Instagram: paul.teas.96 or pcteas
Facebook: Paul Teas
This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: https://lifesong.org/
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Twitter: @lifesongorphans
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Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com (Intro and Closing)
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
22 Feb 2021
Episode 6 "Fostering to Adopt" Guest: Andy Smude
This week we get to talk with a dad who decided to foster and then adopt 4 childern! He is shares with us the ups and downs of fostering and then going through the adoption process. "Fostering to adopt" and how it works in the state of Missouri. He gets real about his journey and how his marriage has been strengthened during the process. This weeks guest Mr. Andy Smude joins the Playbook for a session. Grab a drink, and sit back and relax and enjoy. As always check us out on our socials and email with any show ideas or guest ideas. If you like what you hear give us a 5 star and a review.
Andy's Instagram: andrewsmude
This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/
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Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
An Adoptees "Origin Story" on this episode of the Playbook. Our guest covers: Parenting, Learning he was adopted over cookies, An unbreakable bound with his adoptive family and discovering his genes. In today's episode, we hear from Adoptee Dad, Co-Host of the morning show "The Rizzuto Show", Lead Singer of Greek Fire and member of Gold Finger. He shares the journey of being adopted, having a child as a teenager, having a loving family and finding his biological parents and someone telling you that you are adopted isn't a "Sick Burn" Sit back and relax and enjoy Moon's very remarkable "Origin Story"
Moon's Twitter: @MoonValjeanHere
Moon's Instagram: MoonValjeanHere
This weeks Foster/Adoptive care spotlight: https://www.foster-adopt.org/
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Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
A Dads view of two domestic adoption is on tap for this episode of the Playbook. Our guest covers: Lose, Waiting, Joy and Fighting for and with his children. In today's episode, we hear from adoptive dad Courtney Koehler. He shares the journey of adopting along with being a Multi Racial Family and the challenges, looks and battles that he has had as adoptive father. Sit back and relax and enjoy
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Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com (Artwork)
11 Jan 2021
Episode 3 "Multi-Multi Family" Guest Allen Tyger
International Adoption & Fostering is this episodes topics. In today's episode, we hear from foster & adoptive dad Allen Tyger. He shares the journey of fostering & adopting, along with being a Multi-Multi Racial Family and the challenges that go along with that. Sit back and relax and enjoy
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18 Dec 2020
Episode 2 "Out of Order" Les Londeen
Adopting and fostering "Out of Order" birth order that is. In today's episode, we hear from foster, adoptive & biological dad Leslie Londeen. He shares the journey of fostering & adopting along with the struggles and the successes of the journey.
Mike Doran: www.thatsmikedoran.com
Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com
18 Dec 2020
Episode 1 "Pre-Game Introductions"
Welcome to the Adoptive Dad Playbook. A new Podcast for adoptive, foster, possibly adopting, step, grandpas, coaches, father figures and dads. This is a place where we learn from others who have been a part of the foster & adoptive journey. In this episode the host will share his adoption journey so far. Sara Morris: metalunagraphics@gmail.com
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