Adoptive Dad Playbook

EPISODE 11 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook.  With our guest Scott Clark.   In this episode a discussion with a "Disney" dad who is a adoptive dad.  We discuss how Scott has combined his journey as an adoptive dad and his love of Disney.

"Disney and Adoption"    Scott who is a fellow podcaster dives into his experiences adopting from China on two separate occasions.   During the interview Scott shares how his journey was feet first mo...

EPISODE 10 of the Adoptive Dad Playbook.  With our guest Ryan Nachtigal.   In this "10th" episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad and foster dad.  We break down what it is like to foster from a dads point of view.

"Foster Dad View"    Ryan shares his 16 year and 59 child journey of being a foster dad.   He shares that it takes a village of support to be a foster parent and also how he is a supporter.  He t...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Playbook.  With our guest Chris Muller.   In this episode is a chat with a dad who is a biological and adoptive dad.  We discuss what it is like to adopt from China and adopt children with special needs and the challenges and blessing that come with that.  

"International Special Needs Adoption's"    Chris really dives deep into moving across the country and adopting from China.  He also d...

Back with another exciting episode of the Playbook.  Our guest Bjorn Anderson.   In this episode we are  talking with a dad who's journey involved a country closing it's adoption program, a pregnancy and becoming a girl dad.   We chat with a dad who had a crazy adoption journey to India.   He describes the events leading to bring home his adoptive daughter.

"Adoption journey to India"    Bjorn describes how hard it was during the w...

We are back and we talking with a grandpa to get his perspective on the adoption journey.   This episode we chill and chat with a grandpa who decided has 2 adopted granddaughters.  He describes his role to his children and grandchildren during the adoption process.

"A Grandpa's Role"    He shares how hard it was during the cocoon period and how his sandwiches are best and how he and his wife really are what adoption is "Love". This...

This week we get to talk with a dad who decided to foster and then adopt 4 childern!  He is shares with us the ups and downs of fostering and then going through the adoption process.  "Fostering to adopt" and how it works in the state of Missouri.   He gets real about his journey and how his marriage has been strengthened during the process.  This weeks guest Mr. Andy Smude joins the Playbook for a session.  Grab a drink, and sit b...

An Adoptees "Origin Story" on this episode of the Playbook.  Our guest covers:  Parenting, Learning he was adopted over cookies, An unbreakable bound with his adoptive family and discovering his genes.  In today's episode, we hear from Adoptee Dad, Co-Host of the morning show "The Rizzuto Show", Lead Singer of Greek Fire and member of Gold Finger.  He shares the journey of being adopted, having a child as a teenager, having a lovin...

A Dads view of two domestic adoption is on tap for this episode of the Playbook.  Our guest covers: Lose, Waiting, Joy and Fighting for and with his children.  In today's episode, we hear from adoptive dad Courtney Koehler.  He shares the journey of adopting along with being a Multi Racial Family and the challenges, looks and battles that he has had as adoptive father.   Sit back and relax and enjoy

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International Adoption & Fostering is this episodes topics.  In today's episode, we hear from foster & adoptive dad Allen Tyger.  He shares the journey of fostering & adopting, along with being a Multi-Multi Racial Family and the challenges that go along with that.   Sit back and relax and enjoy

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