My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast
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
Episodes
23 episodes
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:24
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? Wh...
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55:27
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 ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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41:42
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:32
"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 episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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52:17
"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 Allotme...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:36
"I was meant to be your Mum" - Solo Adoption - With Abbey
Sam and Paul are joined by Abbey, a Mum via Solo Adoption. Hear how fertility treatment paved the way to a magical adoption story.We discuss what the process felt like alone, what support was in place, and how it feels to b...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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49:50
Support Networks - Are the people we thought would be there, still there? - With Andi
In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discussed support networks, and how they have, or haven't changed since placement. We have our most heated response to a question yet, and Sam gets hit in the face by a microphone!...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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56:18
After Placement - Welcome Home! With Andi
In this episode we discuss what happens after placement and before adoption court order. Do social workers disappear?When do you apply for a court order?How do you manage relationships with Foster Families?Contact? D...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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44:25
Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You
Welcome to 2024! In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions. When do you start preparing your home for transitions? How does it feel ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:32
Transitions - PART ONE - Adoption Leave and Paternity Leave
Welcome to 2024! In this massive two-parter episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to discuss Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave and Transitions. When do you take adoption leave? Are there any benefits to help? What ma...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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43:56
EP Loss & A Day In the Life of a S.E.N.D Parent with Devin
BEFORE YOU LISTEN: This episode contains discussions of Significant Loss, Drug Abuse and Mental Health. In this phenomenal episode Sam and Paul are joined by Devin, an adoptive father to two children, and adoption advocate. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:15:30
Preparing your Adopted or SEN child for Christmas and Other Big Holidays
In this episode Sam, Paul and Andi talk about how it felt experiencing big holidays while going through the adoption process, preparing a SEN or adopted child for Christmas and other big events like Easter, Thanksgiving and Halloween.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:04
Matching Panel - Match Day - With Andi
Sam, Paul and Andi relive Adoption Matching Panel, discuss the impact of social media, and discover that Paul has the perfect voice.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:06
Family Finding - Finding You - with Holly Marlow
Award winning author Holly Marlow joins Sam and Paul to share her family finding story with us as we explore every step of the family finding process. Sam and Paul relive their own ups and downs while family finding and discuss Holly's incred...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:23
Bonus Episode - Approval Panel - With Adoption Mentor Liz
Sam and Paul are joined by Adoption Mentor Liz. Liz is a registered social worker with 18 years experience, and gives us a full run down of what to expect at approval panel. This episode is a MUST listen for anyone facing approva...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:02
Bonus Episode - Your Voices
Bonus episode featuring Sam, Paul and Andi for National Adoption Week. We listen to your voice notes!Voice notes from:@AdoptionFocus @Craigshomelife@DaddylifeLondon@TheModernFamilyShow@abbie_e...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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30:34
My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast Trailer
Trailer for My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast. Follow the show as we relive our adoption process, stage one, stage two, PAR, Approval Panel, Family Finding, Matching and so much more. Joined by guests every for...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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0:32
Stage 2 and Panel: The Light At The End Of The Panel
In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Andi to relive Stage 2 and Panel. With nothing held back they delve into adoption approval panel, stage two assessments and reading the PAR!PLEASE NOTE: We do discuss mental health an...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:57
Stage 1: Family To Stage One Please
In this episode Sam and Paul are joined by Great British Bake Off finalist Christine Wallace. They discuss everything involved in stage one of the adoption process, a significant loss, bullying and how that can impact the process.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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43:59
Pre-Stage 1: Let's Talk About Adoption!
In this episode we discuss the adoption process, focusing on Pre-Stage One with the wonderful Andi from Dadda_n_Daddy on Instagram. What subscription did Paul have that he was worried about? What brought us to adoption?In this...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:15