Allison Davis Maxon, LMFT

The podcast features Allison Davis Maxon, an expert in adoption and attachment. She discusses the core issues in adoption, including grief, identity, intimacy, and control. She emphasizes the importance of validating feelings and acknowledging loss for adopted children. Additionally, she talks about finding support through parenting groups and provides resources for adoption and permanency. The host encourages engagement and reassures listeners that parenting is a continuous learning process.