Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
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Board Certified Adoption Attorney and Host Nicole Moore will help you navigate your journey to adoption with guest hosts who have been there, done that, and will provide hope and inspiration along the way. Listen as Nicole speaks the truth about the love, law, and the learning process that comes with adoption. As an experienced guide, Nicole will show you that there's so much Moore to Love..
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
When Bridgette's mother revealed she had a sister that was placed for adoption, she knew she had to find her sister for her mom's sake. Through a series of DNA tests and a lot of perseverance, Bridgette connected with her sister, Cynthia.
Meeting each other as adults came with many sweet surprises and a swirl of emotions. Adoption Attorney Nicole Moore captures both sides' candid feelings in this must-listen episode; don't miss out!
A Special Thank You to Bridgette and Cynthia for sharing their stories with the Moore to Love Podcast ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
Rachel and her husband were just like many other couples looking to adopt. After spending thousands of dollars on fertility treatments, their entire savings account was nearly dried up. The couple decided to fund their first adoption through loans, but Rachel knew there had to be a better way. So she started applying for grants.
When the rejection letters started filling her mailbox, she kicked her tenacity into overdrive. The result? Rachel and her husband received over $38,000 to help with adoption fees.
How'd they do it? Listen in as she gives us her tips and tricks for getting the financ ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
How much will adoption cost?
When is the first payment due?
What happens to our money if the adoption falls through?
Questions like these can cause financial anxiety for so many families that are looking to adopt. But how do you face this stress head-on without falling prey to financial woes? You plan of course!
Listen in as Financial Advisors Michael Barclay and Daniel Zagata of Evershore talk about the significance of financial planning for both your adoption and the future. Listen to their free tips here! Learn more about Mike and Dan here: www.evershore.com/our-leadership ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
Navigating life as an adoptee can be confusing and difficult, especially when your feelings stay bottled up to protect the ones you love the most. As a black adoptee growing up with a white family, Kyle experienced a wide range of emotions that he kept locked inside. Kyle shares his internal battle and the challenges he faced while trying to find his sense of self in the process. His wisdom and experiences are a beacon of light for not only children that are transracial adoptees but also their parents.
Hear Kyle's story and journey of growing up as a transracial adoptee ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
Adopting for the first time can be like navigating uncharted waters if you don't have the right guide. Oftentimes, prospective adoptive parents don't know the "right" questions to ask or how to properly prepare for what happens next after bringing their child home.
Guest Paige Knipfer is the owner of Love Grown Adoption Consulting and assists prospective families through the adoption journey. She is an adoption educator and a 2x adoptive mom. Listen as Paige shares with Podcast Host Nicole Moore what she wished every prospective adoptive parent knew before adopting.  ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
Trauma.
Primal Wounds.
Feelings.
Adoptee Experiences.
Curiosity about these factors led adoptee, Simon Benn, to explore the intricacies of being adopted in today's Primal Wound society. In this episode of Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast, Nicole and Simon dig deep and speak about Simon's experience and perspective as a thriving adoptee.
More about Podcast Guest, Simon Ben
Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesn't ever remember not knowing. All went well until he found out that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother when he was 40. That unleashed an eruption ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
When Deirdre Klein Ochipinti went to the bookstore to explain adoption to her toddler, she ran into a big problem. There were no children's books that explained adoption on the book shelves. After searching high and low, Deidre came up with a solution. She would write a book so that every child could read and learn what it means to be adopted! After the book was published, Deirdre didn't stop there. She created a nonprofit organization and a yearly carnival to celebrate the wonders of adoption.
Join Nicole Moore as she chats with Deirdre on Season 2, Episode 2 of Moore to Love: An Adoption Po ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
After one successful adoption with a credible Adoption Agency, Kate and her husband decided they wanted to adopt again. This time they decided on a different adoption agency in their state. Kate and her husband were matched quickly but various requests and exchanges started to feel a little too fishy. After a drained bank account, false promises, and refusal to let them speak to the agency-appointed attorney, Kate knew she had to reach out to a trusted Board Certified Adoption Attorney to get advice.
Join us as we unravel the horrors that Tara Lee wreaked upon countless families before ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
For over 6 years Mandi & Patrick dreamed of having a child of their own, but Mandi's heart condition made it impossible for her to carry a child safely. They soon chose to look into surrogacy as an option and began the journey to find a surrogate who could carry the child of their dreams. With a global pandemic and a few other challenges along the way, Mandi & Patrick's dream of becoming parents ultimately came true because of their amazing surrogate Autumn.
Hear their inspirational story on this episode of Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast ..read more
Moore to Love: An Adoption Podcast
1y ago
Ashley Rhodes Courter is a New York Times Best Selling Author and child welfare advocate who speaks all over the world. But her passion and drive to help children cope in the foster care system are directly related to her past.
Ashley was in Florida’s foster care system where she spent almost ten years being shuttled between 14 homes—some quite abusive—before being adopted from a Children’s Home at the age of twelve. Her truths of survival and heartache in the system and her motivation and drive to help children thrive is truly inspirational.
Listen to this heartfelt and emotional journey on ..read more