What is Adoption Disruption? On today's show we will take a deep dive into Adoption Disruption.why it occurs ,how and why it occurs and what families can do to stop it from happening. Let's get started.

Join me Micah Johnson and my guest Shannon Murphy- Johnson from A Step Ahead Adoption Services as we launch the very first episode of Adoption Unscripted Radio. So many of us have a personal connection to adoption, and we all have a story. Adoption Unscripted is the place for us to share those stories. On today's show we'll explore your adoption options and where you should start. Is Domestic, International, or adopting from Foster Care better for your family? Should you use an adoption agency or an attorney, what is the home study process like, how long does it take. What's the average cost for adoption and how your can finance it? Shannon has spent the past 13 years guiding families every step of the way as they begin this journey and she can help us answer these questions and more. Join me every Friday morning for insightful and interesting conversations where we talk All Things Adoption with folks who are living this real life everyday. Welcome! We're So Happy Your Here!

What are they staring at? In today's episode we'll discuss Transracial Adoption and what it means to be a Conspicuous Family, the stares, unsolicited comments, & YES the nosy and sometimes inappropriate questions. I'll share stories, talk strategies & discuss what it's like navigating as a Conspicuous family. We'll also discuss how to talk with family and friends about your decision to adopt Transracially or Transculturally and how that decision can impact the entire family.

Is there life after you make an adoption plan for your child? Absolutely! But it's the unknown that can be scary, right. What will your New Normal look like? On today's show I'll chat with Lynea Krukiewicz-Founder of 'Life After Placement an On-line Support Network Committed to Serving Women after they've made an adoption plan and placement. Lynea is a birth mom herself and a Warrior Princess win it comes to fighting along side of birth moms! She has an incredible story to share, which became the foundation for her mission- to help Birth Moms Get There Lives Back. She's authentic and honest, no BS form this lady! Nothing but love! Join Us!

Ok, So it's time to Do your black child's hair.. Now What? I know caring for your child's hair, especially if they are a different race than yourself, can be nothing less than overwhelming. It's a journey in unfamiliar territory right? But, I believe there is a better way. What if you had help? A blueprint for you to navigate those locks. We all need a little hand holding sometimes, right? But we know that this stuff is important and each of us has the same goal. We want our children to really like the face looking back at them in the mirror. With the proper understanding, education, the right products, and a maintenance plan I can help you care for your child's beautiful tresses. (Smiles for everyone!)​​ Friends get your pen and paper out because school is in session! We're creating a Blueprint for Your Black Child's Hair! (and their Soul!)

As Promised, Kevin Hofmann author of Growing Up Black in White is Back!! Let's face it, parenting can sometimes be challenging, especially when we're doing it well! Transracial parenting is no different. ALL Parenting can be a little tricky. So I love it when I can ask for help from folks I trust. Folks who've been there and can provide not only the good word and support, but most importantly strategies and solutions when I'm feeling stuck. So that's what we're doing on today's show. We're not reinventing the wheel, just ofering some help if you need it. Join Kevin and I as we help you Step Up Your Transracial Parenting Game!!

Our kids are back to school everything is going great until the DREADED FAMILY TREE PROJECT!! Let's tackle that beast together! On today's show we'll talk tips and tricks or getting our kids back to school happy and healthy.

Most adopted and foster children have been exposed to some form of trauma. The very act of being adopted or put in foster care can be traumatic for children, because it means the loss of their birth family. Join me and my guest, Sean Delehant,Program Director of the Prince George's County Office of CASE ( The Center for Adoption Support and Education) and Adoption-Competent Therapist. In my chat with Sean we take a deep dive into trauma from the clinical perspective. We discuss it's affects not only on the adopted child but the entire family and support network. Sean explains trauma, what signs to look for in our kids, and provides some strategies we can take to benefit our children when they are suffering. This could be one of my most important, interviews yet. A most for anyone who loves a foster or adopted child.

As so many parents know, deciding to adopt is a life changing decision no matter where you are in the process or what route you choose, be it domestic, international or foster care. Forming your family through adoption may be the most profound decision you've ever made and may have changed your life in ways you never expected. But let me ask you; were you ready for all of those changes? Do you have unanswered questions? Can you effectively parent your child and meet his needs? Is your choice affecting your family in ways you didn't expect? Do you feel supported? Are you OK with people's questions about your choice? With all it's wonder, there are aspects of adoption that are rarely talked about. As an adoptive parent this may lead to feelings of confusion, doubt, and isolation. In today's show were going to do an Adoption Gut Check. We're tackling some of these questions, creating solutions and easing troubled minds so we can continue on our perfectly imperfect path of parenthood.