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In this episode Leigh talks to Natalie about the adoption process, early permanence and contact between siblings. "They were amazing brothers straight away. You see them together and think well, that's just how it was meant to be." "Being open to that help, support and advice and note being embarrassed to ask for it, to us is massive." "It is amazi…

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Season One FINALE! Adoption & Autism with Andi and Kellie 54:40

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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? What are the signs? What should you do? In this lighthearted and educational finale we really pushed the boat out t…

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Adoption in Focus - Adopting brothers and sisters 41:29

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We were so lucky to be joined by Jodie who adopted a brother and sister with her partner through Adoption Focus. Jodie talks about the highs and lows of their journey through the adoption process and how proud she is of the bond her children now have. If you've adopted with Adoption Focus and would like to speak about your experiences, please email…

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SEND and the general election 2024 - Bonus Episode 5:23

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In this bonus episode Sam goes through what has been mentioned in the parties manifestos relating the children with SEN. Sources for this episode are BBC News, Sky News, Youth Sport Trust, Twinkl and Gov.UK All views and opinions are my own and there may be some parts of manifestos i have missed, however i have tried to be as factual as possible an…

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Rugged Clarity 19:27

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Why having a clean space is Good for you. Use code: Rugged To get your first counseling session With Life To Listen for only $5.00 Click the link below https://www.lifetolisten.comWanick Fayette

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Opening The Floor - Answering Your Questions on Adoption 40:55

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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 can also get in touch on our Instagram My.2.Dads.and.Me or via the text us link below. Things we mentioned this week are: The Mode…

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Rugged Story 17:45

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The Story about my friends and how I fell out a Tree! Use code: Rugged To get your first counseling session With Life To Listen for only $5.00 Click the link below https://www.lifetolisten.comWanick Fayette

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The Truth - Raw Adoption Talk 47:45

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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 adopted again, we celebrate pride month, we hear from Sam and Paul's son and discuss The Truth of what adoption is really …

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Rugged Joy 17:45

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What Brings you the most joy throughoiut the day? Use code: Rugged To get your first counseling session for only $5.00 Click the link below https://www.lifetolisten.comWanick Fayette

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Adoption in Focus - 10 years on 35:34

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In this episode, Lisa speaks to Nathan who adopted his children with Adoption Focus 10 years ago. Nathan reflects candidly on his journey as a single adopter, covering areas including expectations versus reality, challenges faced, achievements, triggers, enjoying family life, and his pride in his children as they grow up into teenagers. If you've a…

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Rugged Action 20:43

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This episode I talk about what it is like when I am not fully active with my kids. What does inaction look like? Now is the time to take action. Use code: Rugged To get your first counseling session for only $5.00 Click the link below https://www.lifetolisten.comWanick Fayette

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Rugged Adoption Party 9:27

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My experience adopting my daurgher AliviaWanick Fayette

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Adoption in Focus - Adoption Support and Parenting with PACE 50:29

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We were so lucky for Adoption Focus’ Laura to be joined by Judd and Matt one of our Adoption Focus same sex couples for a fantastic podcast episode about their adoption journey, the adoption support they are receiving and parenting with PACE. If you would like to find out how to access our fantastic adoption support or if you’d like any more inform…

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Rugged Help 13:50

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Have you ever felt powerless to help your child? Let's talk about it.Wanick Fayette

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Rugged Should you Become a Foster Parent 25:45

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What are the pros and cons to becoming a foster parent? Today we talk about this big life-changing question?Wanick Fayette

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Rugged Selfish 22:45

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What does it truly mean to be selfish, Is it ever wrong to be selfish? Today we talk about how good selfishness can be.Wanick Fayette

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Rugged Diddy Party 25:09

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Is what Hollywood does, really so bad? Today we get into what's really going on in those infamous parties.Wanick Fayette

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Rugged Church Folks 25:42

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Can you have the Mind of Christ and the Mind of a Stripper. Today we are going to talk about it.Wanick Fayette

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Rugged Foster Dad 24:39

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Welcome to season 2 of the rugged Haitian Podcast. What is it like fostering kids that you don't love like your own child?Wanick Fayette

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"It's a rollercoaster" - Relinquishment, an adoption story - With Craig and Dan 51:30

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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 episode: Relinquished Children (proceduresonline.com) guide_relat_ch_relinq_adopt.pdf (proceduresonline.com) guidance-ace-pract…

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"That Grinds My Gears" - Stigmas, Inappropriate Questions, and Stay at Home Dad Life - With Andi 59:49

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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 Allotments, who can be found on Instagram at Autism.Allotments Grandads Camper can be found here: Grandad's Camper: A picture bo…

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In conversation with Sophie - Adoptee and Adoption Focus panel member 26:28

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In this episode Leigh talks to Sophie, an adoptee and one of our panel member's. She talks to us about panel and her personal experiences of adoption including the importance of life story work and supporting our families with contact.Adoption

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"I was meant to be your Mum" - Solo Adoption - With Abbey 49:03

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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 be a Mum. Abbey’s unfiltered passion and positivity alongside Sam and Paul creates one of the most important episodes of My Two…

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Support Networks - Are the people we thought would be there, still there? - With Andi 55:31

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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! We discuss: Trying on Apple TV Dirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne Emery Sensory toys at WHSmiths Send us a Text…

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After Placement - Welcome Home! With Andi 43:38

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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? Dazzling Diamonds - Home | The Dazzling Diamonds (dazzlingdiamondshow.com) https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwvL4a8tHuY/?igsh=bG5sYzI3…

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Adoption in Focus - CEO Anna Sharkey 52:07

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In the first episode, Leigh is joined by Adoption Focus CEO Anna Sharkey. Anna gives a fascinating insight into her background and her personal and professional experiences of adoption, talks about the history and current situation with the voluntary adoption sector, and offers advice for adopters and those considering starting the process.…

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Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You 43:45

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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 seeing them for the first time? First time meeting foster family? We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional m…

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Transitions - PART ONE - Adoption Leave and Paternity Leave 43:09

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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 made Paul cry? We answer listener questions as well as delving into our emotional memories. Find out in Part 1 of this double episode! W…

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EP Loss & A Day In the Life of a S.E.N.D Parent with Devin 1:14:43

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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. Devin openly and honestly relives his families EP Loss, discuss what life is like for a parent of a S.E.N.D child on a daily b…

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Preparing your Adopted or SEN child for Christmas and Other Big Holidays 50:17

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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. We also play a round of Keep, Regift, Bin, get Andi's LIVE reaction to the John Lewis 2023 Christmas advert and how…

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Matching Panel - Match Day - With Andi 57:19

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Sam, Paul and Andi relive Adoption Matching Panel, discuss the impact of social media, and discover that Paul has the perfect voice. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.Sam and Paul

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Family Finding - Finding You - with Holly Marlow 49:36

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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 incredible work. Holly's instagram is @HollyMarlowAuthor Her Amazon Store is https://smile.amazon.co.uk/holly-marl…

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Bonus Episode - Approval Panel - With Adoption Mentor Liz 32:15

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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 approval panel. You can find Liz's instagram at @Adoptionmentorliz Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.…

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Bonus Episode - Your Voices 29:47

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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_elizabethhh @thewhimsicalcloud @sendreformengland @Mattzsnapz Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.Sam, Paul and Andi

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My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast Trailer 0:32

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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 fortnight, plus additional bonus episodes! An adoption podcast, made by adopters. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.…

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Stage 2 and Panel: The Light At The End Of The Panel 51:10

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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 and abuse but do not go into detail. As usual, you can follow us on Instagram at my.2.dads.and.me and Andi's instagram us Dad…

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Stage 1: Family To Stage One Please 43:12

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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. Christine gives a detailed account of family references and the impact going through the process had on Sam and Paul. O…

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Pre-Stage 1: Let's Talk About Adoption! 41:28

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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 Episode we discussed the following accounts: New Family Social New Family Social - Home Instagram for Dadda_n_Daddy Dadda …

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Bonus Episode - Who Are We? 3:19

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In anticipation of our premier episode airing next week, we thought we would give you a little more information about us, our adoption journey, and what is to come on My Two Dads Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.Samuel and Paul

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Hello! Teaser Episode 1:11

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Teaser for the brand new adoption focused podcast hosted by Sam and Paul from My.2.Dads.and.Me on Instagram! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.Sam and Paul

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Rugged Love 13:25

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What does true love look like? What does till death due us part mean? https://wanickfayette.com/ Joel BookWanick Fayette

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Rugged Pastor 22:14

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What is the pastor's life really like? I pull back the curtain and let you know the truth. https://wanickfayette.com/ Joel BookWanick Fayette

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Rugged Mind 21:38

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The Super Bowl. How the Mind works with your investments. Website: MyBook: Joel DevotionalWanick Fayette

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Rugged Question 20:10

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Why are kids like this? Kids won't go to bed? One question that will change your life. Chinese Spy ballon? Website: https://wanickfayette.com/ Get My New Book JoelWanick Fayette

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Rugged Father 21:00

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What does fatherhood look like? Tyre Nichols's case and video. https://wanickfayette.com/ Joel Devotional BookWanick Fayette

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