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

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

Mar 22nd, 2024 59m 49s

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

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

Feb 20th, 2024 49m 3s

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 unfi

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

Feb 7th, 2024 55m 31s

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:Tr

After Placement - Welcome Home! With Andi

Jan 25th, 2024 43m 38s

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 | Th

Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You

Jan 10th, 2024 43m 45s

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 ti

Transitions - PART ONE - Adoption Leave and Paternity Leave

Jan 10th, 2024 43m 9s

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 liste

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

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 14m

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 hon

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

Nov 22nd, 2023 50m 17s

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 p

Matching Panel - Match Day - With Andi

Nov 6th, 2023 57m 19s

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.

Family Finding - Finding You - with Holly Marlow

Oct 23rd, 2023 49m 36s

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 incredib

Bonus Episode - Approval Panel - With Adoption Mentor Liz

Oct 19th, 2023 32m 15s

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

Bonus Episode - Your Voices

Oct 18th, 2023 29m 47s

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@Mattz

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My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast Trailer

Oct 11th, 2023 32s

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 epi

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

Oct 9th, 2023 51m 10s

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

Stage 1: Family To Stage One Please

Sep 25th, 2023 43m 12s

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 giv

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

Sep 12th, 2023 41m 28s

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 discus

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Bonus Episode - Who Are We?

Sep 5th, 2023 3m 19s

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 DadsSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.