The Beauty and Complexity of Adoption: Voices from Adoptive Moms

In this heartfelt episode of Perfectly Placed, host Kate Migues sits down with a group of adoptive moms and social worker Juliet for a real, unfiltered conversation about adoption.

They open up about the emotional highs, the tough days, and all the surprising moments in between. You’ll hear honest stories that show how messy, beautiful, and deeply personal the adoption journey can be.

From navigating the unknown to learning how to fully trust and let go, this episode is a reminder that support, vulnerability, and faith play a powerful role in the process.

Whether you’re connected to adoption or just love hearing stories that speak to the heart, this one’s for you. Because sometimes, it’s in the chaos and the unexpected where we truly find ourselves perfectly placed.

00:00 Introduction to Perfectly Placed Podcast

01:29 Meet the Guests: Adoptive Moms Share Their Stories

01:57 Juliet's Journey in Adoption

03:30 The Emotional Journey of Adoption

04:57 The Waiting Game and Unexpected Blessings

08:49 Connections and Community in Adoption

21:31 Trust, Surrender, and the Adoption Constellation

29:38 Parenting Through Adoption

30:14 Embracing Every Moment of Parenthood

32:34 Lessons from My Child

35:57 Advice for Prospective Adoptive Parents

47:12 The Complexities and Joys of Adoption

55:30 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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