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ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk

Hosted by Kim Noeth · kids · EN · 33 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to Adoption Matters, a podcast with real people sharing real stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad.I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent.Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations. guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption attuned principles to help us navigate even the most sensitive topics with grace and respect. Together, we model courageous communication, and help create a community where anxiety can be reduced, and mutual understanding prevails. Whether you are an adoptee, a birth or adoptive parent, or a member of the adoption constellation, we are excited to share our stories, insights and support. Thank you for joining, "ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk"

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What is ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk about?

Welcome to Adoption Matters, a podcast with real people sharing real stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad.I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations.

Who hosts ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk?

ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk is hosted by Kim Noeth. The show has published 33 episodes to date.

What has ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Episode 33: The Power of the TriSpective Approach" (22 October 2026, 19 minutes), "Episode 32: Lived Expertise and EmpowerMENt™" (17 September 2026, 15 minutes), and "Episode 31: Parents... Handle Your Own Tough Stuff!" (19 August 2026, 21 minutes).

How often does ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk publish?

ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 33 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk?

Booking probability for ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk's contact route on record: verified email.

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Kim Noeth hosts ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk, a kids show with 33 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #33

    Episode 33: The Power of the TriSpective Approach

    Oct 22, 202619 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, adoptee for a special episode: Learn about the exciting new collaboration between the Growing...

  • Episode #32

    Episode 32: Lived Expertise and EmpowerMENt™

    Sep 17, 202615 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, adoptee for a special episode: Learn about the exciting new partnership between the Growing...

  • Episode #31

    Episode 31: Parents ... Handle Your Own Tough Stuff!

    Aug 19, 202621 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, adoptee for another informative episode discussing an important element of becoming an Adoption...

  • Episode #30

    Episode 30: An Exciting New Partnership for Coaches Developing Their Niche!

    Jul 15, 202624 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, adoptee for a special episode: Learn about the exciting new partnership between the Growing...

  • Episode #29

    Episode 29: Adoption is a Family Experience!

    Jun 17, 202629 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, an adoptee as they continue to revisit some special guests over the last year. In...

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  • Episode #28

    Episode 28: Handling the Grief and Loss that Adoption Brings

    May 20, 202635 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, an adoptee as they continue to revisit some special guests over the last year. In...

  • Episode #27

    Episode 27_ Love is Only a Beginning: Adoptive Parenting Differs from Biological Parenting!

    Apr 1, 202640 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, an adoptee as they continue to revisit some special guests over the last year. In...

  • Episode #26

    Episode 26 Celebrating Author, Jean Kelly Widner, Recipient of The 2026 Shaping the Future Award!

    Mar 18, 202628 minS2

    Celebrating Author and Adopted Person, Jean Kelly Widner! Join your co-hosts and other members of the Growing Intentional Families Together coaching team as we honor Jean Kelly Widner as the recipient of the Growing...

  • Episode #25

    Episode 25 From the Dark Ages of Adoption to an Adoption Attuned Approach

    Feb 18, 202623 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler-Obazee, an adoptee as they revisit informative interviews with a few very special guests...

  • Episode #24

    Episode 24: Support Families & Individuals in the Adoption Community... Become an Adoption Attuned Coach!

    Jan 21, 202624 minS2

    Welcome 2026! Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, a birth mom, Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent, and Sharon Butler Obazee, an adopted person, along with the other members of the Growing...

  • Episode #23

    Episode 23: Interview with Open Adoption Advocate and Author, Linda R. Sexton

    Dec 17, 202528 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adoptive mom and author, Linda R. Sexton. Linda's greatest joy in life...

  • Episode #22

    Vlog 22: ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest, Simon Benn

    Nov 19, 202537 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adult adoptee and adoption coach, Simon Benn. Mr. Benn is also the...

  • Episode #21

    An Interview with Special Guest Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, a pioneer in adoption understanding

    Oct 15, 202526 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adopted person and author, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao. A warm, delightful...

  • Episode #20

    Vlog 20 ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest Jean Kelly Widner

    Sep 18, 202522 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, for another poignant and informative discussion with this month's special guest, adopted person and author, Jean...

  • Episode #19

    Episode 19 ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest Sharon McNamara, Ed. D.,

    Aug 20, 202524 minS2

    Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, for a poignant and informative discussion with this month's special guest, adoptee and developmental psychologist...

  • ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk

    Episode 18 ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Special Guest Elizabeth Barbour

    Jul 16, 202539 minS2

    Join co-hosts and adoption coaches, Sally Ankerfelt and Gayle Swift, both adoptive parents, for another enlightening discussion with this month's special guest, Elizabeth Barbour. Elizabeth brings a lot of experience to...

  • Episode #17

    Episode 17: Three Fathers Share Their Reflections About Fathering on Father's Day

    Jun 6, 202550 minS2

    Join co-hosts and adoption coaches, Sharon Butler-Obazee (an adopted person) and Sally Ankerfelt (an adoptive parent) for another lively discussion about Father's Day. First aired in June of 2024, we thought we should...

  • Episode #16

    Episode 16: Mother's Day Reflections

    May 7, 202526 minS2

    This is a rebroadcast of last year's Mother's Day episode honoring and celebrating this special day for mothers. Listen to birth mothers, adoptees, and an adoptive dad share heartfelt feelings and maybe even some...

  • Episode #15

    Episode 15 Resilience, Leadership & Service as Pathways to Healing with Special Guest Marcie Keithley

    Apr 16, 202539 minS1

    Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. Join coaches, Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth...

  • Episode #14

    Episode 14 "Blind Spots" in Adoptive Parenting

    Mar 19, 202549 minS1

    Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. Join coaches, Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth...

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