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- Mar 4, 202625 min
73 | Adoptive Mama, It’s Okay to Let Things Be Easy
What if you stopped trying to do motherhood “right”… and just let it be easy? In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s looked like to recalibrate our week as my husband has been working longer hours and I'm solo parenting a few nights per week. Letting things be easy doesn’t mean lowering your standards. It doesn’t mean giving up. It doesn’t mean you’re ruining your kids. Sometimes it just means creating space — space to breathe, space to connect, space to actually enjoy the life God has given you… even when it’s messy. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, overcommitted, or quietly burned out, this episode is your permission slip. What’s one thing you can tweak this week to let it be easy? Come tell me inside the Facebook group or leave a review — I’d love to hear. If you’re craving community with other adoptive moms who truly get it, join the waitlist for The Adoptive Mom Circle. It’s a faith-based space for encouragement, coaching, prayer, and honest conversation — like sitting around a table with coffee and women who see your story. 👉 Join the waitlist here Or go to bit.ly/AMLcircle You were never meant to do adoption alone. Book a Coaching Call -> HERE Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here.
- Feb 11, 202626 min
72 | How to Love Your Kids in a Way They Understand (And Your Spouse Too)
Adoptive mama, bio mama, foster mama? This is for all mamas and wives! We're talking about L-O-V-E, how we show it and how we receive it. We all love our kids — but are we loving them in a way they actually understand? In this Valentine’s-season episode, we talk about the 5 Love Languages and how they show up in real family life with your kids and your spouse. From quality time and words of affirmation to acts of service, gifts, and physical touch, you’ll learn how to notice what fills your child’s heart instead of just giving love the way you prefer to give it. If connection feels off, distant, or confusing right now, this episode will help you reset, slow down, and start speaking love in a language your family can truly receive. If you’re craving community with other adoptive moms who truly get it, join the waitlist for The Adoptive Mom Circle. It’s a faith-based space for encouragement, coaching, prayer, and honest conversation — like sitting around a table with coffee and women who see your story. 👉 Join the waitlist here Or go to bit.ly/AMLcircle You were never meant to do adoption alone. Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider
- Jan 28, 202619 min
71 | The Quiet Loneliness of Being an Adoptive Mom (and an Invitation)
Adoption can feel lonely in ways no one prepares you for. Even when you’re surrounded by people, playdates, church, and activities, there’s often a quiet ache of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or like you don’t quite belong. In this episode, we explore loneliness as an epidemic among ALL mothers — and then we look at what makes loneliness even more complex for adoptive moms. We talk about identity shifts, unmet expectations, trauma-informed parenting, advocating for your child, navigating birth family relationships, and the invisible emotional load adoptive families carry every day. You’ll hear research around motherhood and isolation, along with real-life examples from the adoptive mom experience that make many of us think, “Why do I still feel alone when my life looks full?” This episode is an invitation start finding real, safe connection with likeminded mamas. It's time to find your village! If you’re craving community with other adoptive moms who truly get it, join the waitlist for The Adoptive Mom Circle. It’s a faith-based space for encouragement, coaching, prayer, and honest conversation — like sitting around a table with coffee and women who see your story. 👉 Join the waitlist here Or go to bit.ly/AMLcircle You were never meant to do adoption alone. Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here.
- Jan 21, 202627 min
70 | Waiting to Adopt? How Waiting for a Puppy Stirred Up Familiar Emotions
Preparing to bring home a new puppy surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. As we count down to welcoming “Mr. Green,” I noticed familiar emotions rising in my heart — the excitement, the nerves, the planning, the what-ifs, and the deep need to trust God before something precious comes home. While adopting a puppy is not the same as adopting a child at all, the emotional posture of waiting for any big change in your life can stir up very similar emotions. In this episode, we talk about the heart of preparation, surrender, and faith during seasons of anticipation. We’ll walk through four common phases many adoptive moms-to-be experience while waiting: Phase 1: The Excitement Phase Phase 2: The Fear & What-If Phase Phase 3: The Control Trap Phase 4: Surrender & Rest If you’re waiting to adopt, or simply holding something precious in hope, this episode will encourage you to prepare with peace and to trust God with the parts you can’t control. Book a Coaching Call -> HERE Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here. Step 3: Book a one-on-one coaching call here.
- Jan 14, 202628 min
69 | Goal Setting for Christian Moms: Godly Growth + Intentional Planning
As a new year begins, goal setting can feel both exciting and overwhelming—especially for Christian moms. Do we need a word for the year? Do we seek to become a completely new person on January 1st? Do we need to work out 5 days a week to move the needle? Is any of this striving even Godly or wise? Friends, there is a better way. You’ll be encouraged to shift the question from “What do I want to accomplish?” to “Who do I want to become?”— and then create small, actionable weekly goals that align with the woman and mother God is shaping you to be. Goal setting isn’t “bad” or “wrong.” The key is to keep God at the center and remember that, ultimately, He establishes our steps. Who is God inviting you to become in this season—and what’s one small step you can take this week in response? Make sure to join the Facebook group to continue the conversation! Book a Coaching Call -> HERE Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here. Step 3: Book a one-on-one coaching call here.
- Dec 24, 202516 min
68 | LOVE: Love When the Story Is Still Unfolding, for Moms by Adoption (Advent Series Part IV)
Welcome to week 4, our final week, of our Advent for Adoptive Moms series — a four-week journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love designed to help your heart slow down and meet God in the middle of your unique motherhood story (even among the holiday chaos). In this week’s (Christmas Eve!) episode, we’re talking about loving our kids in the same way God pours His love out on us. You’ll hear encouragement, scripture reflections, and simple ways to center your heart on Jesus right where you are. This episode reminds us that His love is sufficient for us. When our well runs dry, His never does. We can receive His love and give it abundantly to our kids (and all of our loved ones!). Be sure to follow along in the free printable guide as we explore some thought-provoking questions together. Download the FREE devotional I’ve created to go along with this four-part series: Bit.ly/AMLadvent Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Coaching -> Book a Call Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here. Step 3: Schedule your one-on-one coaching session, from one adoptive mama to another here.
- Dec 17, 202514 min
67 | JOY: Finding Joy When the Holidays Feel Hard, For Adoptive Families (Advent Series Part III)
Welcome to week three of our Advent for Adoptive Moms series — a four-week journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love designed to help your heart slow down and meet God in the middle of your unique motherhood story (even among the holiday chaos). In this week’s episode, we’re talking about joy as we hold space for grief. You’ll hear biblical encouragement, personal stories, scripture reflections, and simple ways to center your heart on Jesus right where you are. This episode reminds us that joy and sorrow can coexist, and God can still meet you where you are. Be sure to follow along in the free printable guide as we explore some thought-provoking questions together. Download the FREE devotional I’ve created to go along with this four-part series: Bit.ly/AMLadvent Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Coaching -> Book a Call Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here. Step 3: Schedule your one-on-one coaching session, from one adoptive mama to another here.
- Dec 10, 202518 min
66 | PEACE: Peace that Meets You in the Chaos, for Moms by Adoption (Advent Series Part II)
Welcome to week two of our Advent for Adoptive Moms series — a four-week journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love designed to help your heart slow down and meet God in the middle of your unique motherhood story (even among the holiday chaos). In this week’s episode, we’re talking about finding peace when everything feels messy. You’ll hear gentle truth, personal stories, biblical encouragement, and simple ways to center your heart on Jesus right where you are. Advent reminds us that, even in the middle of the chaos of the Christmas season, our homes and our emotions, Jesus brings peace. We just need to invite Him in. Be sure to follow along in the free printable guide as we explore some thought-provoking questions together. Download the FREE devotional I’ve created to go along with this four-part series: Bit.ly/AMLadvent Contact - > Carly@adoptivemomlife.com Podcast -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlifepodcast Private FB Group -＞ bit.ly/adoptivemomlife Become an Insider - > AMLInsider Coaching -> Book a Call Next Steps: Step 1: Join the private community with other adoptive moms looking for support and camaraderie at Adoptive Mom Life. Step 2: Sign up for the monthly Adoptive Mom Life Newsletter here. Step 3: Schedule your one-on-one coaching session, from one adoptive mama to another here.
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About Adoptive Mom Life | Open Adoption, Adoptive Parenting, Birth Family, Christian Community, Biblical Encouragement
Do you struggle to find the right words to share your adopted child’s stories with them? Do you pray that your child will be able to maintain a strong relationship with their birth families? Do you worry about your child’s mental health or behavioral diagnoses? Ever feel like you’re never enough? Do you find yourself parenting from a place of fear? I am so glad God led you here! This podcast will help you raise connected and self-aware kids, navigate their stories with love and intention, cultivate healthy, open relationships with their birth families, and guide you through seasons of mental health or trauma-related challenges, all while supporting your own needs as a mama. Hey, I’m Carly. A believer, work-at-home-mom, wife, and adoptive mom to two amazing kids. After a long journey with infertility, we felt the Lord calling us to adopt our children. I realized that I didn’t really know how to parent kids from hard beginnings, navigate open relationships with birth families, or han
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