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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06/30/25

3 Self-Care Moves Every Busy Mom Needs

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 real-life ways I care for myself as a busy mom—and 3 simple self-care tips you can try today, no babysitter or spa day required!  1) Take “Micro Moments” very seriously.  2) Ask for Help Without Guilt.  3) Let things go… Read more

06/23/25

More Than Survival Mode

Mama, if you’ve ever felt like you’re barely keeping your head above water, this one’s for you. In today’s episode, I open up about my own breaking point and the moment God reminded me that I’m more than just a caretaker—I'm a whole woman. We talk ab… Read more

06/20/25

From Adoption to Self-Care – A New Beginning

Hey mama—welcome to the very first episode! I’m sharing why I moved on from my old podcast and how God led me into a new season—one focused on real, soul-level self-care If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unseen, or like you’re running on empty, this s… Read more

06/20/25

Why Self-Care Matters for Moms—And How to Start

Is self-care something that only happens when the kids are older and life slows down? Nope. In this episode, we’re getting real about why self-care matters right now, even in the messy middle of motherhood. I’ll walk you through what self-care actual… Read more

06/20/25

What Self-Care Is (And What It’s Not)

In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest myths about self-care—and redefining what it actually means for moms. Spoiler: It’s not selfish, expensive, or only for when you’re burnt out. You’ll hear practical, grace-filled ways to start small an… Read more

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