My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast

Post Adoption Support - No Background Music

Hi Friends, We heard your feedback about the background music, so we are re-dropping this episode in your feeds with no background music, just he voices of us! In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences? Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area? In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you. Check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/my.2.dads.and.meFind Andi’s story here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC_SWXpOEag/?igsh=Y2s4NWh2N3M1OWQ4Send us a textSupport the show

Post Adoption Support - A Raw Discussion and Our Wishes

In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi delve into post adoption support, what is it? what are our experiences? Adoption in the UK offers a post adoption support service that is available from all Regional Adoption Agencies (RAA), is it different depending on your area? In this, our rawest episode to date, we tell our stories, and hope they help you. Check out our Instagram www.instagram.com/my.2.dads.and.meFind Andi’s story here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC_SWXpOEag/?igsh=Y2s4NWh2N3M1OWQ4Send us a textSupport the show

Adoption and Trauma with Debbie, Trauma Specialist from Spurgeons

Hi Everyone, In this episode we are joined by the remarkable Debbie, a trauma specialist from Spurgeons. You can find out more about the incredible work Spurgeons does here: Spurgeons Charity | HomeSend us a textSupport the show

Behind Panels with a Social Worker - Approval, Matching and Fostering Panels

In this weeks episode we are missing a host! Andi is under the weather, so we are celebrating national adoption week with Adoption Mentor and Social Worker Liz. We delve into what its like being a social worker at panel, and discuss the importance of national adoption week. Statistics mentioned in this episode were gathered from various adoption websites and collated by Google AIYou can follow Liz on social media @adoptionmentorlizAnd you can follow the show on @my.2.dads.and.meDon't forget to rate and subscribe!Send us a textSupport the show

Season 2 Launch - Cuppa and Resources

Welcome back for Season 2! Please rate us 5 stars if you love the show and hit that follow button. This season we will cover even more aspects of adoption and will be joined by professionals to help us unpack the more complex parts of the process and beyond. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more Two Dad content @my.2.dads.and.meAndi’s Instagram is @daddy_n_daddaThis episode we catch up from the summer break, and cover resources that we recommend for your journey! books Adopting a child: the definitive guide to adoption by Jenifer LordFoetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Parenting a Child with an Invisible Disability - Julie BrownMeant to be - Lisa faulkner - ivf and adoption • a-z of therapeutic parenting - Sarah naish • FFA - Alice Hill• pink guide to adoption - Nicola HillChildren’s BooksDelly duck - Holly Marlow Blanket bears - samuel Langley Tv shows Trying - Apple TV Lost Boys and Fairies - BBC  Websitesnaotp.com - national association of therapeutic parents You can adoptGov.ukIt’s important to remember all views are our own and based on our own experiences. Grab a coffee and join us for our premiere of season 2!Send us a textSupport the show