59. Through Adopted Eyes with Elena Hall

Embo Tshimanga grew up in and out of foster care, going in at age 7 and leaving upon graduation at 17. Her life was riddled with inconsistencies and she lived in fear of what would happen next. She attended over 25 schools and lived in over 25 homes including homeless shelters, group homes and in cars. But thankfully the circle of people around her told her the truth of who she was and not just the truth her circumstances told her. That she is worth everything, not worthless. That she has a place in this world, not disposable. That she is deeply loved and worthy of love, not unlovable. Today she is in college, and has the opportunity to speak life into children in foster care in the DFW area through DFW Angels. Email Us: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram @AdoptionHacks Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives

19 Joulu 201934min

Birth Mom, Bio Mom and Adoptive Mom Adrian Collins shares her story along with insights and wisdom about making difficult decisions and finding inner peace along the way. **GIVEAWAY** Rate and Review Adoption Hacks on ITunes for a chance to win an adoption trial keychain! Email Us: AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com Instagram Us: @AdoptionHacks Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives Solo by Oh Wonder

13 Marras 201942min

Christa Jordan is back on the pod to talk about Sensory Processing Disorder, her education, work as a social worker and mom of a child with SPD she is the perfect person to hear from about this topic. In this 2 part episode, you'll learn about what exactly SPD is, what the signs are in children of all ages, the difference between the types and why this seems to be more common in adoptive/foster children. *NEW CONTEST* Rate and Review Adoption Hacks on iTunes for a chance to win an adoption triad keychain! Books Mentioned: The Out of Sync Child https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Recognizing-Processing/dp/0399531653/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=out+of+sync&qid=1573158322&sr=8-1 The Out of Sync Child Has Fun https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Has-Revised/dp/0399532714/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=out+of+sync+child+has+fun&qid=1573158384&sr=8-3 The Out of Sync Child Grows Up https://www.amazon.com/Out-Sync-Child-Grows-Processing/dp/0399176314/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2MSR9JTGWPDT4&keywords=out+of+sync+child+grows+up&qid=1573158412&sprefix=out+of+sync+child+grow%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-3 The Body Keeps The Score https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_2?crid=OA32FBOAMSRQ&keywords=body+keeps+the+score+van+der+kolk&qid=1573158445&sprefix=body+keeps+the+%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-2 The Connected Child https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=connected+child&qid=1573158469&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRkg2WldQWjBOVzNSJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDg4MjQxUDA1NEpFTDMwMU1LJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAxOTg1MDgxREZFQkMyTVlDMklUJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Its Tough to be Gentle https://www.amazon.com/Its-Tough-Be-Gentle-Dragons/dp/1505961890/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=its+tough+to+be+gentle&qid=1573158508&sr=8-1 Email Us: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Instagram Us: @AdoptionHacks Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives

8 Marras 201925min

Kelly Strong was adopted as an infant from China. In this episode she shares her decision to visit China and what that was like emotionally and mentally. She discusses what her expectations were for the trip and what surprised her along the way. She helps adoptees know how to discuss birth families and birth country visits with adoptive parents and how to process those emotions after your journey. Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives Email: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @AdoptionHacks

31 Loka 201923min

Adoption Airfare provides discounted flights and travel assistance to anyone who is traveling for adoption, missions, a heritage journey or orphan care. They are quick to assist their clients, which is especially helpful with last minute or flexible travel needs. Adoption Airfare is a staple in this community and has been serving families for years. Kandace interviews Adoption Airfare owner Tabitha Lovell to hear her heart for this company and how they are helping families. If need have adoption travel needs, be sure to check this out! Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives Email: adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: AdoptionHacks

10 Loka 201921min

Brittany Wermager joins us again this season to walk us her through China Adoption. This is the most comprehensive account of Chinese adoption you can find. Brittany has so many details regarding timelines and travel as she shares what her personal experience was like. We discuss how much information you receive about your child, how medical updates work and what questions to ask. This is a 2 part episode, check out yesterdays episode for part 1! Facebook/Instagram: AdoptionHacks Email: AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com Music: Drummer Boy by MisterWives

27 Syys 201925min

Brittany Wermager joins us again this season to walk us her through China Adoption. This is the most comprehensive account of Chinese adoption you can find. Brittany has so many details regarding timelines and travel as she shares what her personal experience was like. We discuss how much information you receive about your child, how medical updates work and what questions to ask. This is a 2 part episode, join us tomorrow for the 2nd half! Instagram: AdoptionHacks Email: AdoptionHacksInfo@gmail.com Music: Drummer Boy by MisterWives

26 Syys 201927min

After 3 biological children, Angel Bellante adopted 2 children from China. We discuss talking to children in your home about adoption, whether or not to include them in the decision and how to handle transition. Angel shares how adoption has developed empathy, compassion and adaptability in their whole family. Email Us: Adoptionhacksinfo@gmail.com Facebook/Instagram: @AdoptionHacks Music: DrummerBoy by MisterWives

19 Syys 201918min