Second Moms Circle

By Dawn T. Baggett, JD

Are you a “second mom”? Welcome to the podcast for second moms who are Christian women in non-traditional mom roles within their complex, adoptive/blended families. Dawn talks about a variety of topics from her own experience as mom of seven with her background of going from lawyer to homeschool & adoptive mom to entrepreneur. Dawn shares how she’s learning live legacy every day - one day at a time. Episode notes can be found at dawnbaggett.com/blog.

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Second Moms CircleFeb 02, 2023

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Holiday Peace Planning for Adoptive Moms

Planning ahead can help protect your peace during the holidays. While there are many practical things to plan for, such as grocery lists and special events, don’t forget to plan for peace as well. Consider the disruptions you anticipate and what is robbing your peace currently. Is it external factors or internal struggles?
If you’re looking for guidance and support in navigating the complexities of being an adoptive mom during the holidays, consider joining a program like Success For Second Moms. This 12 week program is designed to provide practical strategies and support with like-minded Christian women and a safe environment.
Remember, by prioritizing your peace, and seeking the resources and support you need, you can experience a more peaceful and joyful holiday season.
If you like this episode, please leave a review and if you’d like to learn more about how help adoptive moms through post adoption Christian coaching visit My website at dawnbaggett.com.

Dec 02, 202326:44

Right Responses to Rebellion

Are you unsure about how to best respond to your child’s rebellious behavior? Have you received conflicting advice? Listen to this episode which dives into the topic of parental responses to rebellion by looking at two familiar Bible passages.

Nov 01, 202310:60

Stumbling Blocks - A Biblical View

Learn about stumbling blocks and how to deal with them in this episode of Legacy Living Today for Second Moms. Consider following the show and leaving a review to help others find it too.

Oct 06, 202319:30

4 Ways to Stand Up to Self-Doubt

This episode presents four ways to stand up to self doubt as a second mom in a complex adoptive or blended family. For further support contact dawn@dawnbaggett.com or visit dawnbaggett.com. You can also follow Dawn on Instagram and Facebook and join her free Facebook group with weekly livestreams. Are you looking to work with Dawn? Hop on a clarity call to talk about how she can support you further with targeted coaching for second moms.

Sep 12, 202308:15

The GAP in your Adoptive or Blended Family

If you’re a mom living in an adoptive or blended family, you’ll be interested to hear how I define the gap I have recognized that occurs in many of our families, and that I refer to in my tagline “standing in the gap for second moms”. Listen & discover if you may be approaching, or already in this dangerous gap.

Aug 25, 202308:56

Secret Risks for Second Moms

Being a caregiver to children who have suffered trauma, particularly adoptive mothers, can be very challenging and lead to burnout. One way to avoid this is by setting emotional boundaries. These types of boundaries are the dividing lines that protect the separation of your emotional experiences from those of others.

By setting boundaries around emotional experiences, you can protect yourself from being trampled upon by others, as well as from absorbing someone else's emotions that could lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Jun 23, 202315:17

Emotional Boundaries for 2nd Moms

Setting emotional boundaries can help adoptive moms and other caregiver moms in complex families to avoid the risk of burnout and set good examples for the rest of the family. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Feb 08, 202308:03

Safety Planning for Second Moms

This is a replay episode on a serious and important topic of safety planning for women who are moms in complex and frequently dangerous family dynamics. If you recognize how important this topic is please listen, share & leave a review. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you. Thank you.

Feb 02, 202309:42

New Lenses for Complex Families

Have you ever been to the eye doctor and found out that your vision prescription has changed? Similarly, there are factors that can limit our relational vision, and it can change over time as well. It can be helpful to our vision of our relationships to look through different lenses. Show notes can be found at dawnbaggett.com/blog. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you. If you appreciate the content here please subscribe & leave a review to help others find this podcast too!

Jan 30, 202313:11

Foundational Commitments of Adoptive Parents

This episode of Legacy Living TODAY with Dawn Baggett the foundational responsibilities of parenting, which are protection, provision, guidance, and for Christians, persistent prayer for each of your children and your family. Dive into each of these foundational commitments and be sure to subscribe to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Jan 20, 202306:19

Overcoming Feelings of Isolation

Second moms of special needs kids can often feel isolated when their complex family needs and dynamics are hard for others to recognize or understand. Learn more about how I help second moms at dawnbaggett.com. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Jan 06, 202307:43

[S3|E11] Clearing Up Roles & Responsibilities in Adoptive & Step Families

This episode includes suggestions for navigating through conflicting advice, unreasonable expectations and ever-evolving relationships in adoptive and step families through clarity in regard to roles and responsibilities of parents and caregivers. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Dec 22, 202207:16

[S03E10] Starting Behind as a Second Mom

Feeling behind and insufficient as an adoptive or second mom? This episode includes six tips for overcoming these feelings and moving toward success as a second mom. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Dec 15, 202209:32

[S03E09] Parental abuse and safety planning

This episode answers the question: What is parental abuse? And goes on to talk about safety planning for the mom who is experiencing feelings of being unsafe in her own home, and in her own family. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Dec 09, 202212:06

[S03E08] 3 Important Benefits of Gratitude in the Tough Times

This episode shares 3 Important Benefits of Gratitude in the Tough Times. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Nov 08, 202207:51

[S03E07] Tightrope Parenting in Adoptive Families

This episode addresses how adoptive parents are constantly doing a balancing act as post-traumatic caregivers with children for whom the effects of early childhood trauma lingers long after the adoption papers have been signed. Recognizing what is not often talked about in the larger community, and that is how early childhood trauma often affects adopted children and their families for a lot longer than people like to think about. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Nov 02, 202206:35

[S03|E06]The (unexpected) Pressures of Being an Adoptive Parent

This episode shines a light on some of the unexpected pressures that adoptive parents often may face. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Oct 26, 202211:34

[S03|E05] Churches, We Need You! (Second Moms Series)

This episode talks about ways local churches can support the adoptive and blended families in their communities & congregations, and specifically the moms in these families. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Oct 18, 202207:19

[S03|E04] Second Moms Get R.E.A.L! (Second Moms Series)

This episode breaks down the acronym R.E.A.L. to describe second moms and highlight that second moms are “Moms for REAL” even as they may feel the need or pressure to prove themselves. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Oct 12, 202208:32

[S03|E03] Supporting Adoptive Moms: Validation is Key (Second Moms Series)

See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Oct 02, 202206:55

[S03|E02] Hidden Challenges of Being a Second Mom (Second Moms Series)

This episode explores some of the hidden challenges of being a second mom in the Second Mom series. See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Sep 20, 202207:56

[S03/E01] Whether to say "Adopted" or "Adoptive"... (Second Moms Series)

This episode answers the burning question of when it’s correct to say “adopted” vs “adoptive 🤷🏻‍♀️ See my website at dawnbaggett.com to learn more about how I stand in the GAP for Second Moms and find out how I might help you.

Aug 31, 202204:21

[S02|E13] Your Inner Circle Relationships

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May 17, 202210:30

[S2-E12] Biases & Blinders that Lead Us Astray

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May 06, 202211:35

[S2E11] Unexpected Avenues to Negative Influences

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Apr 22, 202205:04

[S2E9] Navigating Personal Temptation

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Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith.

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Mar 30, 202207:46

[S2E8] Persecution - No Surprise

Hi there Legacy Makers!

Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith. Adoptive moms, second moms...this includes YOU!

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Mar 17, 202205:41

[S2E7] "Why Not Me?" Overcoming Rejection

Hi there Legacy Makers!

Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith. Adoptive moms, second moms...this includes YOU!

See dawnbaggett.com/blog for episode notes and more from Dawn. Your feedback is appreciated as well.

Please subscribe and leave a review to help others to find this podcast.

Mar 09, 202204:03

[S2E6]"Not Me!" - Dealing with False Accusations

Hi there Legacy Makers!

Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith. Adoptive moms, second moms...this includes YOU!

See dawnbaggett.com/blog for episode notes and more from Dawn. Your feedback is appreciated as well.

Please subscribe and leave a review to help others to find this podcast.

Mar 02, 202203:20

[S2E5] Mocked: When Their Words Cut Deep - Overcoming with Faith series

Hi there Legacy Makers!

Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith. Adoptive moms, second moms...this includes YOU!

See dawnbaggett.com/blog for episode notes and more from Dawn. Your feedback is appreciated as well.

Please subscribe and leave a review to help others to find this podcast.

Feb 15, 202205:29

[S2E4] How to Assess for REAL Authenticity!

Hi there Legacy Makers!

Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett with insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith. Adoptive moms, second moms...this includes YOU!

See dawnbaggett.com/blog for episode notes and more from Dawn. Your feedback is appreciated as well.

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Feb 01, 202205:31

[S2E3] A Warning about Freedom

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Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett where Dawn shares insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith.

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Jan 23, 202211:51

[S2E2] You Be You! Real Authenticity

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Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett where Dawn shares insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith.

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Jan 14, 202224:50

[S2E1] Balanced Self-Awareness?

Welcome to the second year of Legacy Living TODAY! This episode asks the question: Can you embrace the popular notion of seeking self-awareness without falling into either of the extremes & can this practice be dangerous? Show notes can be found on the Legacy Living TODAY blog at the following link: https://bit.ly/33YgALn

Jan 07, 202209:48

Episode 12 | In Honor of Marilyn Laszlo - Legacy Lady

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Sep 24, 202105:48

Episode 11 | How to Benefit Children Through Imperfect Parenting

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Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett where Dawn shares insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith.

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Jun 23, 202106:45

Episode 9 | Legacy-Driven Mindset for Success!!

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May 01, 202106:20

Episode 8 | Investment Assessments & Your 5 Major Assets

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Apr 08, 202106:44

Episode 7 | Literary Legacy Lady

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Apr 02, 202107:51

Episode 6 | Contentment vs Apathy & an Old House Analogy 🏚🏠

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Mar 15, 202108:35

Episode 5 | Where YOUR Legacy Begins . . .

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Mar 05, 202106:38

Episode 4 | Rejection’s Silver Lining

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Feb 24, 202106:32

Episode 3 | Emotional Self-Awareness Drives Empathy

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Feb 15, 202105:33

Episode 2 | Getting to know the new you

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Feb 06, 202104:39

Episode 1 | Self-Identity on Legacy Lane

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Welcome to Legacy Living Today with Dawn Baggett where Dawn shares insights on topics for impact-driven women who are fueled by their Christian faith.

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Jan 31, 202109:07

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