podcasts - The Elephant Mum

I am so excited to share this podcast episode with you all. Here’s a peek into my own story as an immigrant in Finland. What led me and my ...

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podcast, reviews

10 Podcasts on Adoption You Need to Subscribe To

November 12, 2018

I remember how during the wait for my son to come home I would spend hours watching “Gotcha Day”-videos on Youtube, until I turned to ...

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mindfulness, parenting, self-care

June’s favorites: mindfulness, acceptance & lifestyle

June 17, 2018

I have found some great resources this month and I am over-the-moon excited to share them with y’all. June has been intense for me. At my ...

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reviews, self-care

April’s favorites: empowering kids & time to relax

April 25, 2018

This month is also coming to an end. We have come back from a work&leisure trip to Italy, celebrated Easter with our families, and I have ...

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interviews, podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 6. My interview to Bridget, birth mother in reunion

March 11, 2018

Welcome to the latest episode of Adoption Conversations. This week’s episode is longer than usual, yet I’m sure you will not regret ...

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interviews, podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 5. Adoptee and podcast host Haley Radke

March 4, 2018

The podcast is taking better and better shape, and I am humbled by the response I’ve got from the online community. Especially, I’m ...

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health, parenting, podcast

February’s favorites: motherhood, humour, and a great podcast

February 21, 2018

Yes, you can have a laugh at this post. My last favorites’ post is as old as last October! I tried to commit to a monthly schedule, but I ...

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podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 3. Adoptive mother Nita shares about her open adoptions.

February 10, 2018

Our adoption experience has put us on a humbling learning path when it comes to parenting. I benefit greatly from the free resources many ...

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multicultural families, podcast

Adoption Conversations – episode 2

January 27, 2018

Our adoption experience has put us on a humbling learning path when it comes to parenting. I benefit greatly from the free resources many ...

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Paola

I was born and raised in Italy, now I live in the winter wonderland that is Finland. I worked as a mathematics researcher, an IT project manager and consultant, and now I work as product owner. I love nature, reading books, playing boardgames, cooking and eating good food. I enjoy learning languages: I speak Italian, English, Finnish, Hindi, and I understand some Spanish. I am grateful to have three wonderful kids who call me "mamma". One came from my belly, the other two from fateful encounters.