Francine Apy

Whether you’re living adoption, loving someone who is, or simply want to grow in empathy and understanding, I hope you’ll tune in. Let’s keep bringing adoption into the light, together.

I recently had the privilege of joining Michelle Madrid on her podcast, Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable. Michelle is an international adoptee, former foster child, global speaker, empowerment coach, and author of Let Us Be Greater. Her mission is to help individuals reclaim their stories and embrace their authentic selves.

For many of us in the adoption community, Mother’s Day is both beautiful and extra special. It’s not always simple, and it’s certainly not one-size-fits-all. That’s exactly why this episode felt so important: it gave space to hold all of it, the love, the gratitude, the complexity, and the shared connection.