Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder

This week’s episode of the radio/podcast show “The Stuph File” with my 11-minute interview is airing on 10 stations in the U.S., Canada, and even New Zealand! It’s probably one of the most dense and dynamic interviews I’ve ever given – thanks, in large part, to the host. Peter Anthony Holder is a broadcast veteranContinue reading “Radio interview with Peter Anthony Holder”

Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift

Lively conversation with parenting advocate and coach Wedeh Guar on her Solo Shift podcast, which “empowers 9-5 single moms to balance work, life, and purpose. . . with real solutions to thrive.” Listen at: https://dub.sh/solo-shift In Episode 15: “Mindful Parenting: A Journey of Connection”, we’re sitting down with Lane Igoudin, Ph.D., author of A Family,Continue reading “Speaking about mindful parenting on Solo Shift”

**** Bookstagram review

Touched by a passionate and thoughtful review by the Bookstagram critic Kristi Toscano. She hit on a few thorny ethical issues my book is highlighting. “What was at stake? Everything.” OMG the second hand frustration and anger I feel on behalf of these two men for what they were put through is REAL, man. It’sContinue reading “**** Bookstagram review”

Podcast interview: Bookaholic

Delighted to be interviewed by a popular book reviewer and podcast host Deirdre Pippins. To listen/watch the 25-minute interview, click here. Podcast description from the Bookaholic website: Lane Igoudin’s Adoption Journey: A Family, Maybe | LGBTQ+ Family Challenges” Welcome to our latest episode featuring Lane Igoudin, the author of the heartfelt memoir A Family, Maybe.Continue reading “Podcast interview: Bookaholic”

Author talk at Historical Society of Long Beach, July 5

Tour stop #6. It was so very meaningful to speak about my book in the neighborhood where our kids grew up and much of the story takes place. Long Beach, our home for the last 25 years, has been kind and generous to us. Kind in its tolerant attitudes affirming all identities, and with itsContinue reading “Author talk at Historical Society of Long Beach, July 5”

Save the Date: July 5, Historical Society of Long Beach – with Gerrie Schipske

Long Beach author Lane Igoudin will be in conversation with Gerrie Schipske, a two-term Long Beach City Councilmember, about A Family, Maybe, his memoir of building a thriving family through foster adoptions, This free book event will be held at Historical Society of Long Beach (4260 Atlantic Ave.) on Friday, July 5, at 6:30 pm,Continue reading “Save the Date: July 5, Historical Society of Long Beach – with Gerrie Schipske”

In conversation with Stacy Perman (LA Times) at Book Soup, WeHo

Tour stop #5. Still electrified from my Father’s Day book talk with the veteran LA Times reporter Stacy Perman at the iconic “bookseller to the great and infamous.” Together we explored the systemic dysfunctions of the Los Angeles County child welfare system, and how it impacts the lives of foster-adoptive families like ours. Both theContinue reading “In conversation with Stacy Perman (LA Times) at Book Soup, WeHo”

Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast

Our one-hour interview delved into the emotional and practical sides of adoption. Filled Up Cup ☕️describes itself as “a different kind of self-care resource — one that has nothing to do with bubble baths and face masks, and everything to do with rediscovering yourself after becoming a mother. Join us as we talk unique experiences,Continue reading “Interview on Filled Up Cup, a parent self-care podcast”