{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Adoption Is a Lifelong Journey: Supporting Adoptive Families at Work | Emily Frith, CEO of Adoption UK","description":"Adoption doesn't end with a child joining a family; it's the beginning of a lifelong journey, one that deserves greater understanding and support. In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Frith, CEO of Adoption UK, for a thoughtful conversation that challenges many of the assumptions we hold about adoption and shines a light on the realities adoptive families often navigate behind the scenes. We explore the emotional complexity of the adoption journey, the unique challenges adoptive parents and adopted people can face throughout their lives, and what employers, managers, colleagues, and friends can do to create more understanding and supportive environments. Whether you're a leader, a working parent, or simply someone who wants to better support the people around you, this conversation is an invitation to listen with curiosity, deepen your understanding, and lead with greater empathy. In this episode, we discuss: \u2022 Why adoption is the beginning of a lifelong journey \u2022 The realities of becoming an adoptive parent and building attachment \u2022 Common misconceptions about adoption and adopted families \u2022 How workplaces can better support adoptive parents and adopted colleagues \u2022 The importance of lifelong support and why it matters For the full show notes, key takeaways, resources mentioned in the episode and links to the organisations we discuss, visit the podcast page: https:\/\/luminate-group.co.uk\/podcast\/193 ","author_name":"Wisdom For Working Mums Podcast Show","author_url":"https:\/\/luminate-group.co.uk\/podcasts\/","html":"