The Adoption Roadmap Podcast

Author: Rebecca Gruenspan

Your dream is to become a mom. My dream is to help you get there. I am Rebecca Gruenspan, a single mom through domestic adoption and an adoption consultant for over a decade. Ill be your guide, along with other adoption professionals and members of the adoption constellation, walking you step by step down this beautiful and complex path of adopting your baby. This isn't just another podcast sharing adoption stories. If you're genuinely committed to diving in with an open heart, eager to learn everything there is to know about adopting a baby, this is for you!
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Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting

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Ep. #129: Adoption is Love - Season 3 Finale
Episode 129
Wednesday, 11 March, 2026

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, Rebecca recaps her rapid fire questions she asks every guest. They share personal stories and shout outs to individuals who have impacted their journeys, emphasizing the need for education and understanding in navigating adoption. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by adoptive parents and the significance of maintaining curiosity about the experiences of adoptees. Important LinksBrianna & ShayDr. Ellen Weber LibbyJennifer SkilesTony HynesConnie GoingRicky WattersRaquel McCloud & Leah OuttenGenie GillespieSydney CurtinMax WeinbergMichelle MadridRG Adoption ConsultingChapters00:00 Introduction to Adoption Roadmap Podcast01:10 Shout Outs: Influences in Adoption Journeys02:54 Rapid Fire Round: Influential Figures in Adoption05:38 Organizations Supporting Adoption and Birth Families08:35 Personal Stories and Community Impact12:37 Advice for Adoptive Parents14:24 Navigating Challenges in Adoption16:17 Curiosity and Understanding in Adoption17:49 The Power of Love in Adoption19:24 Building Relationships with Birth Parents21:49 Patience and Understanding in the Adoption Journey23:50 The Importance of Openness and Honesty24:42 Embracing the Child's Past26:53 Navigating Trauma in Adoption29:29 The Transformative Nature of Adoption31:54 Intentionality in Relationships33:00 Understanding Temperament and Biology35:00 Describing Adoption: Perspectives and InsightsTune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email⁠⁠⁠⁠ support@rgadoptionconsulting.com⁠⁠⁠