The Adopted Mom Podcast

The Adopted Mom Podcast

By Rita Perry-Jones

The Adopted Mom Podcast is a show about adoption and motherhood. This podcast was created to provide a safe place for people to share stories about adoption and motherhood. Beautiful, honest, painful, messy stories. My hope is that this process will help to create and nurture connections - between adoptees and their mothers, among listeners, and all across the board. I am your host, Rita Perry-Jones, an adoptee from Liberia, West Africa. Each week, I will share personal stories, interview other adoptees, moms and adoptive moms.
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08/18/25

Taking a Short Summer Break

We’re pressing pause for a few weeks to rest, be present, and reset before the fall. New episodes will return soon with more grace-filled encouragement for moms. In the meantime, feel free to catch up on past episodes or support the show at buymeacof… Read more

08/11/25

10 Episodes In: Self-Care Highlights So Far

We’re celebrating 10 episodes with the most powerful, honest moments we’ve shared so far. Can you believe we’ve made it through 10 episodes of Redefining Self-Care for Moms? In this special milestone episode, we’re looking back at some of the mos… Read more

08/04/25

The Guilt That Keeps Moms Quiet About Self-Care

Why is it so hard to say, “I need a break”? Let’s talk about the guilt that keeps moms silent—and how to finally release it. If saying “I’m tired” or “I need help” feels hard, you’re not alone. In this grace-filled episode, we’re naming the unspoken … Read more

07/28/25

Grace-Filled Summer Self-Care (That’s Actually Doable)

Feeling stretched thin this summer? These 10 grace-filled self-care ideas are just what your body, mind, and spirit need. Summer can feel like a lot—kids home, routines flipped, and energy running low. In this quick and gentle episode, we’re talking… Read more

07/21/25

The One Self-Care Habit Moms Can’t Skip

Feeling stretched thin? Here’s why journaling is the one self-care habit moms can’t afford to skip. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about creating space to be honest, heard, and healed. You’ll learn how journaling supports your emotional and ment… Read more

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