Sam Futerman is the cofounder of The Kindred Foundation and star of the documentary “Twinsters” in which she & her twin sister explore their origin as siblings separated at birth. In this episode, Hank & Sam explore her storybook reunion with h

Never Easy, Always Family w. Adam Weber

May 25th, 2016 25m 59s

Adam Weber learned from his mom at a young age that “some kids come from hospitals, others come from airports.” After experiencing his parents adoption of his sister from South Korea, Adam knew that someday he would do the same. Here, Adam & Ha

The Family Secret w. Ranada Shepard

May 13th, 2016 49m 29s

One day, as a 17-year-old snooping through her mother’s drawer, Ranada Shepard discovered she was adopted. Ranada's sense of identity immediately shifted and has continued to evolve after learning about her biological family and Cuban heritage.

20ish Questions w. Professional Blogger Kristen Howerton

Apr 19th, 2016 25m 43s

The future of international adoption, birthmother stereotypes, same-sex parents, and more. Hank fires off 20ish unfiltered questions to the popular mommy blogger Kristen Howerton.

Rage Against The Minivan w. Kristen Howerton

Mar 29th, 2016 31m 20s

Even one of the most devastating earthquakes in history could not stop Kristen Howerton from bringing home her second adopted son from Haiti in 2010. Now, Kristen is the mom behind the popular blog Rage Against The Minivan. In this interview,

Redeeming Abandonment w. Korean Adoptee Ryan Zies

Mar 21st, 2016 24m 32s

Korean Adoptee Ryan Zies sits down with Hank to explain his gracious perspective on his birthmother’s countercultural decision to pursue adoption. Follow this link to learn more about Ryan's unique story: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/ry

A Birthmother’s Journey w. Erica Shaw

Mar 15th, 2016 53m 9s

Adoption is often celebrated as the formation of a new family as a beloved child comes home. However, amidst the celebration, the birthmother's story can often go untold or unappreciated. In this episode, Erica Shaw sheds light on her complex j

"My Daughter Was In China" w. Rob Ashe

Feb 17th, 2016 45m 43s

After raising almost $18k on AdoptTogether, Rob and Angie Ashe took the 15 hour flight to pick up their little girl Fiona from China. When asked why they chose to endure the gauntlet of hardships to adopt a child with special needs from China,

Adoption Community w. Adoption Advocate Angie Sanders

Feb 5th, 2016 42m 9s

From the loss of a dream to the loss of sleep, Angie Sanders has experienced it all. Here, Angie shares the breadth of her insight as an adoptive parent and founder of one of the largest adoptive parents and family support group in Los Angeles.

My DNA Lead Me To My Birth Mom

Jan 30th, 2016 33m 41s

Joy has always been proud of her status as an adopted child. It never bothered her, yet in regards to her birthmother, there always existed a deep sense of wonder. Listen in as Joy tells Hank about the surprising turn of events that led her to

My 21 Year-Old Brother Matthew

Jan 20th, 2016 18m 45s

Now a thriving 21 year-old college student, Matthew Fortener’s life began as a dream in his mother’s heart to adopt a child from China. Since then, Matthew has overcome social intolerance as well as a double cleft lip and palate all through the

My 10-Year-Old Brother Jo

Jan 12th, 2016 23m 11s

Little Jo Fortener shows wisdom beyond his years as he talks with his big brother Hank about the central role adoption plays in their family.

My Mom

Dec 30th, 2015 31m 58s

Hank interviews his mom, who has adopted 8 kids and fostered 36. He calls her “St. Anne”.

"Brutiful" A Portrait of Adoption with Jeremy and Shannon Cowart

Dec 16th, 2015 41m 8s

Jeremy and Shannon Cowart discuss how their adoption process was and continues to be brutally beautiful, or in their words, "brutiful." As proud parents of 4 children, two biological and two adopted from Haiti, the Cowarts describe the daily up

Talking Adoption w. The Fittest Man Alive: Rich and Hillary Froning

Nov 17th, 2015 24m 28s

Physical and emotional hurtles are familiar territory for the Fronings. Here, Rich and Hillary discuss their faithful journey to adopt baby Lakelyn during the weeks leading up to Rich winning his 4th consecutive CrossFit Games.

World Adoption Day

Nov 6th, 2015 14m 50s

On November 9th we celebrate World Adoption Day by acknowledging the beauty of adoption, the value of family, and the need to initiate conversations that raise both communal and financial support for adoptive families. Learn more about how yo

Redefining the Perfect Family: What Love Requires w. International Adoptive Mom Jessica Ludwig

Oct 29th, 2015 49m 12s

Jessica describes both the scrutiny and support received from her community when she chose to adopt two children from Uganda into her seemingly picturesque family.

Turning No Into a Yes: A Hollywood Power Couple's Road to Adoption

Oct 21st, 2015 40m 26s

After overcoming three rounds of in vitro, being told they were not able to conceive and three failed adoption matches, Mike and Robbie Tollin share their tenacious journey to bringing their son home.

Embracing The Whole Adoption Story w. Adoption Parenting Coach Darlynn Childress

Oct 10th, 2015 48m 30s

Darlynn, mother of two, tells her unique story of intercountry adoption, bringing her children home and light bulb moments as an adoptive parent. Founder of Parenting the Whole Child, Darlynn shares practical tips in navigating the world of ado

The Power of Resilience: The Adoption Story of Music Video Director Rob Witt

Oct 10th, 2015 36m 13s

Rob opens up to Hank about his incredible journey through foster care, growing up with four moms and the drive to succeed against all odds.

On Being Adopted w. LA Model Alexandria Long

Oct 10th, 2015 24m 34s

Alex talks with Hank about growing up as a kinship adoptee, what adoptive parents need to know and thoughts on meeting her birthmother for the first time.

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