My Two Dads: The Adoption Podcast

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The Adoption Podcast, Made by Queer Adopters. 

Your hosts Sam, Paul (husbands and parents to their adopted son), and Andi (adoptive Dad to two children), invite you to join them in a safe space where everyone is welcome, LGBTQIA+, solo adopters, straight couples considering adoption or people who have adopted! 

This podcast honestly breaks down the adoption and EP process, SEND, and life after adoption. This podcast covers the hard times, the good times and does it all with a touch of humour and a whole lot of facts. 

Joined by guests from the adoption world to discuss everything adoption related. From that first initial thought, right the way through to becoming parents and beyond!


Find us on Instagram: @My.2.Dads.and.Me 




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Season One FINALE! Adoption & Autism with Andi and Kellie

Jul 17 2024 54 mins  
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 to give you (what we think) is our b

SEND and the general election 2024 - Bonus Episode

Jul 01 2024 5 mins  
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.UKAll 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 and have given everything i could fin

Opening The Floor - Answering Your Questions on Adoption

Jun 25 2024 40 mins  
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 Modern Family Show: https://www.eventbrit

The Truth - Raw Adoption Talk

Jun 07 2024 47 mins  
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 like.You can also WIN a free T-shi

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

Apr 02 2024 51 mins  
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-practice-guidance-relinquished-babies-fi

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

Mar 21 2024 59 mins  
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.AllotmentsGrandads Camper can be found here: Grandad's Camper: A picture book for children that celebrates LGBT

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

Feb 20 2024 49 mins  
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 Dads to date. Send us a Text Mes

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

Feb 07 2024 55 mins  
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 TVDirty Laundry by Richard Pink and Roxanne EmerySensory toys at WHSmithsSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

After Placement - Welcome Home! With Andi

Jan 25 2024 43 mins  
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=bG5sYzI3ZGo2bXczSend us a Text Message.Support

Transitions - PART TWO - Knowing Me, Knowing You

Jan 09 2024 43 mins  
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 memories. Find out in Part 2 of this