Bästa Adoptees podcaster (2024)

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Ep. 77 Shania Ives : The Dunbar Project & Family Preservation 56:54

7d ago56:54

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Hey there, love! Today we have Shania Ives as a guest! Shania is an adult adoptee from the UK, the Founding Director of The Dunbar Project, and a trainee integrative psychotherapist. Her mission is to create spaces for empowerment and growth within marginalized communities. Shania is the very first adoptee I’ve met whose adoptive parents strove to …

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Belonging With Jude Hung 45:05

8d ago45:05

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Do you yearn to belong? To feel a deeper sense of belonging? To feel you belong with others? With yourself? What would that mean to you? Listen in as Jude and I dive deep into this profound topic. Find out about Jude's book here https://www.amazon.com/Girl-without-Tribe-Between-Adoptees/dp/B0DJK4XS9F/ https://www.facebook.com/jude.a.hung https://ww…

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Kathy Mackechney, LCSW 53:35

15d ago53:35

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294 | Kathy Mackechney, LCSW We are doing a hybrid Healing Series episode with adoptee and adoptee therapist, Kathy Mackechney, LCSW. Kathy shares part of her story with us, including how she was prepared for rejection during her reunions, but was instead surprised by eager acceptance. Getting into the therapy of it all, Kathy is an Internal Family…

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By "outgoing" they meant I screamed a lot with Jasmine 1:07:09

27d ago1:07:09

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Jasmine works as a freelancer within broadcast journalism and uses her voice to speak about her experiences on various podcasts and other platforms. We talked about mental health from the roots to the current day, home and moving back, and using humor to alleviate the seriousness/ trauma. Follow on Instagram and reach out to @jasmine_moody_ Want to…

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Innately Whole, Not Broken With Daryn Watson 52:43

8d ago52:43

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So many of us feel broken. And that hurts like hell. How would it feel to be whole? A whole lot better. Listen in as Daryn shares his learnings from a very counter-cultural take on wholeness from adoptee Sydney Banks. Daryn really stretched me - in a good way - and that helped me to new insights. We both hope it catalyzes new insights for you. Here…

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At Our Best With Christine Tangel 1:01:14

12d ago1:01:14

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How do we feel at our best? Listen in as we explore the mind and body connection together with some simple ways to feel at our best more of the time. I loved this conversation and we both hope you do too. Christine Tangel is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in New York City. She h…

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Keep Moving Forward With Kristy Holt 47:12

17d ago47:12

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If you're in the muck, keep moving forward. You can move on. Listen in as birth mother Kristy describes how she got inspired and let her inspire you. Great life lessons. Great episode. Connect with Kristy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-holt-b36873339/ https://x.com/KristyAkakrissy Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed ps…

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Stepping Up Andy Coppenhall 44:35

19d ago44:35

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Where do we find the courage to step up? Listen in as birth father Andy shares where he found the courage to share his story to inspire others. Powerful. Be ready to be up-lifted. Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-coppenhall-2a92b4156/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their o…

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Ep. 76 Becca Flatt: An Expert on Estrangement & What is Forced Empathy 1:20:38

21d ago1:20:38

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Today I chat with Becca Flatt, who is a therapist and advocate specializing in adoption-related trauma, grief, and estrangement. A queer, Black, interracial biracial adoptee, she provides therapy exclusively for adoptees and consultations for both adoptees and adoptive parents. Becca facilitates an estrangement support group for adoptees with Adopt…

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What if our trauma didn't bother us? 57:34

22d ago57:34

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Sometimes it feels like we are going to drown in our tears. And that's really scary. So we stuff our feelings for fear of being overwhelmed by them. Or we deny them. Or numb them. What if there was another way? What if our trauma didn't bother us? Listen in as transracial and international adoptee Josie shares her liberating take on trauma. Profoun…

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Finding Your Own Way To Thrive With Ty Cliffel 1:05:53

25d ago1:05:53

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Have you found your way to thrive? Could you use some pointers on different ways? Is it about understanding trauma? Moving beyond identifying with trauma? Healing? Something else? Listen in as we discuss different ways to help you find your way. Ty is an adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth family for over 25 years. https://www.linkedin.c…

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Ep. 75 SOLO 3 Things to help close out the year! 19:56

28d ago19:56

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Hey, loves! Today I give you three actionables (including a book) that will shift the way you react to people and the situations around you. As well as a tip to release expectations. The holiday season can be disappointing with unmet expectations, I think I know something that will help :) BOOK: Addicted to Drama by Dr. Scott Lyons Support the show…

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Dr. Julie Lopez 49:44

29d ago49:44

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293 | Dr. Julie Lopez This is a special episode in our healing series where I interview therapists who are also adoptees themselves, so they know from personal experience what it feels like to be an adoptee. Today I’m so pleased to welcome back Dr. Julie Lopez, author of Live Empowered! We are talking all about how labels can be highly problematic …

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Filling In A Hole In My Identity With Molly Mathews 51:34

1M ago51:34

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Did you grow up with a lot on your mind? A lot of questions about you are? Holes in your identity? Molly was born in Thailand and adopted in the US just before the age of 2. She felt holes in her identity and sometimes guilt about the questions she was asking herself. Listen in as she shares how she's grown and come into her identity as an adoptee.…

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Authentic With Anna Jinja 59:30

1M ago59:30

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Anna used to spread hate about herself being adopted and did everything she could to avoid talking about it. Now she runs a podcast and discusses adoption all the time. So what changed? Listen in as we talk identity, transracial adoption and most of all, being authentic. Anna Jinja Mather was adopted from Seoul, Korea, and grew up in Iowa. Her hear…

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Episode 74. Tara Nolan: Adoptees Born in China Podcast & The Chinese adoption laws 1:17:52

1M ago1:17:52

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Today I sit with Tara Nolan who is the co-hosts of the podcast (ABC) Adoptees Born in China show, where adoptees from China can listen to and share their adoption stories. This is a deeply thought provoking conversation around the Chinese laws to abolish international adoption and the emotional outcry of the Chinese adoptees who are the last adopte…

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Wounded or unwoundable? 24:29

1M ago24:29

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Nancy Verrier (the Primal Wound) says the adoptee's self is wounded. Richard Schwartz (No Bad Parts) says the Self is unwoundable. Do you see a clash? Who do you think is right? Here's the post: https://www.facebook.com/simonjbenn/posts/pfbid02vxmVkxqjJAh1FtkcQzaaSKSZ2pykMQf8Js4HEmjTcBiUiWvnexzjZpc1m59uxXiMl More on Richard Schwartz https://ifs-ins…

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Ep. 73 Ryan Jafar Artes: Afrofuturism and how to be walking poetry 1:08:54

1M ago1:08:54

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Jafar Artes, the host of adoptee Open Mic Tuesday zoom events and an award winning poet. We discuss: The act of Reparenting ourselves And how through the clear lens of sobriety, Ryan chose the community that poured into him. We touch on the imperative of supporting younger generations of adoptees, Afr…

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Shelby Redfield Kilgore 59:06

1M ago59:06

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292 | Shelby Redfield Kilgore Shelby Redfield Kilgore is a Korean adoptee and filmmaker. You can watch her documentaries and videos on YouTube alongside 800,000 other folks who’ve already had the pleasure. We talk about Shelby’s passion for sharing adoptee stories and how that shifted in tone over the years. We also talk about her health struggles …

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Ep 72. SOLO: Election, Estrangement, Project 2025 & Now what? 29:25

2M ago29:25

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Hi friends, It's been a ruthless week but I'm here for you. Today I dive into the 5 things I've learned the past year on hiatus. Please note that I speak about my suicide ideations, mental health as well as mention the convictions of our president elect. I'll leave you with some nuggets of hope though. Sending you grace. Support the show CONNECT WI…

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Well Being With Jim Clifford 1:01:04

2M ago1:01:04

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Looking for health, happiness and success as you define it? Listen in as Jim dives deep into mental, emotional and relational wellbeing. I loved this and I learned lots from it. Jim and I hope you do too. Connect with Jim at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-clifford-obe-frsa/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists…

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The Rhythmn Of Spirit With Mj Buck 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Does music lift your spirit? Is it an escape for you? It was for Mj as a chid. It is now. She also uses music with clients in therapy sessions. Listen in as we go deep on escaping, spirit, people pleasing, being accepted and much more.... Mj is a music therapist-board certified (MT-BC) and licensed clinical social worker. Find out more about MJ at …

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Ep. 71 Gretchen Sisson: Relinquished: The politics of Adoption and the privilege of American Motherhood 1:22:54

2M ago1:22:54

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gretchen Sisson about her critically acclaimed book "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood." Gretchen is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, where she studies adoption and abortion. W…

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Taming The Tiger Webinar Replay 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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Trauma can seem like a terrifying predator stalking us... Our world is scary and dark. This podcast is fundamentally different because it brings lightness to this darkness. · So you can see a dramatically different, friendlier world. And when you see better, you do better for yourself and loved ones. · So you can forge a peaceful relationship with …

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Do Adoptees Want To Heal? With Dr Joyce Maguire Pavao 48:39

2M ago48:39

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Do adoptees want to heal? Is healing even possible? Listen in as Joyce and I explore rarely asked questions about trauma. Why? To catalyse fresh insights for you on trauma's impact. I learned lots of from this and hope you do too. Here's the link to Joyce's previous interviews: https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/joyce https://thrivin…

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Understanding Ourselves With Sherrie Eldridge 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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Thriving is about who we are as well as how we feel. Listen in as Sherrie and I go deep into identity and healing. Sherrie is a christian - and I'm not - so there's some different views and mutual respect. A particularly powerful episode. For well over two decades, Sherrie Eldridge has offered her unique voice within the adoption community, as an e…

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Freedom With Fiona Wells 1:01:45

2M ago1:01:45

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Has being adopted boxed you in? Do you want to feel free-er? Free? Listen in as Fiona shares her insights on what she's learning about freedom, seeing through imposter syndrome, shaking inadequacy off and more. Find out more about Fiona and her advocacy at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-wells-patch-9064071a5/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.ou…

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Finding Myself With Samantha Jane Brooks 1:16:01

3M ago1:16:01

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How clear are you on who you are? Identity can confuse the hell out of us. Listen in as Samantha dives deep into finding herself. It may help you on your journey to finding your trues self or living from authenticity. https://www.drsamanthabrooks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-b-4763a94a/ https://x.com/DrSjBrooks Guests and the host are …

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Kae Wangare Leonard 52:03

3M ago52:03

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291 | Kae Wangare Leonard Today we welcome Kae Wangare Leonard to the show. Kae is a writer, athlete and artist, born and adopted in Kenya by white Americans. She shares some of her story with us, including what does home mean when you’ve lived in multiple countries. We discuss what it means to be an adoption abolitionist, and we have a little disa…

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Really thinking about what we value on new policy and a birthday solo 31:32

4M ago31:32

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To the first video episode and a birthday release! Watch here - It brings back the feeling of when I first started this show, scrappy and new. As a result of China’s policy regarding intercountry and international adoptions, it has brought a lot of feelings for many. In time with another year of being alive, it felt timely to share some thoughts an…

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Kristal Parke 1:04:47

4M ago1:04:47

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290 | Kristal Parke Today’s guest is filmmaker and fellow podcaster, and fellow Canadian, Kristal Parke! Kristal is the subject of the documentary, Because She’s Adopted. Today Kristal shares some of her story with us including her non-paternal realization, her road to sobriety, her visits back to the Opaskwayak Cree Nation in Manitoba, and meeting…

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Love, Happiness & Fulfilment With Ken DeStefano 57:42

4M ago57:42

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Who doesn't want a loving, happy and fulfilling life? Do I hear the HOW question? Listen in as Ken shares his learnings for catalyst ideas to help you along your journey. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethdestefano/ https://www.facebook.com/ken.destefano.1 https://www.amazon.com/Will-See-You-Again-Hearts/dp/B0C63YSMWH Guests and the host are not (…

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Ep. 70 Adoptees are the heroes of their own stories (Bonus episode) 1:12:21

4M ago1:12:21

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I was a guest on the podcast Adoption: The Long View, hosted by Lori Holden. In this episode I am interviewed by Lori who asks the vital question "How can adoptees be the hero of their own stories?" Because that is what I believe we should be. Lori is one of the co-writers for the book, "Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations by Adoptees, Birth parents, …

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Bruce Porth Part 2 42:08

4M ago42:08

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289 | Bruce Porth Part 2 Today is part two of a two-part episode that we began last week, with our friend Bruce Porth. Today we talk a little more about reunion and what it looks like when someone is being dishonest with you, and also about using breathwork and psychedelics as healing modalities. Have you ever met one of those people that when they…

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Lightening The Load With Craig Hyman 55:01

4M ago55:01

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Do you wish you were carrying less emotional baggage? Listen in as Craig shares the things that have helped and are helping lighten his load from meeting Nancy Verrier and Ram Dass and much, much more. Find out more about Craig at: https://www.facebook.com/insideoutadoption Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists a…

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Bruce Porth Part 1 39:15

4M ago39:15

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288 | Bruce Porth Part 1 We are so fortunate to hear from Bruce Porth today; he is one of those people that only speaks when he’s got something thoughtful and insightful to share, and today’s conversation is no exception. Bruce shares about his childhood, some difficult relationship circumstances, his path to uncovering the impact adoption and fami…

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Our Inherent Health Liam O Mahony 1:10:12

4M ago1:10:12

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What if there's an inherent health within us that drives us? A Self that's untouched by trauma? How would knowing that make a difference to how we feel about ourselves? Listen in as Liam dives into his experience to reveal a finding overflowing with hope. Liam O Mahony is an adoptee, an accredited Psychotherapist and Addiction Counsellor with over …

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Viscerally Whole With Elizabeth Barbour 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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Have you felt separate? Alone? Elizabeth felt so separate that she thought she was an alien. So how did she get to that visceral feeling of wholeness? A deep dive into healing. Because that's where the gems are. Note from Elizabeth – I want to apologize for the incorrect usage of the phrase trauma bonding near the very end of the episode. I was loo…

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Healing All Our Parts With Kathy Mackechney 50:28

5M ago50:28

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Trauma sits frozen in time within the part of us that experienced the trauma. For those relinquished at birth it's newborn who's lost their mother. Parts work (also known as Internal Family Systems IFS) heals those parts. Our Self is untouched by trauma. Our Self heals our parts. It does that by accepting, loving and giving them the recognition tha…

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Reclaiming Our Wholeness Yael Dubin 54:56

5M ago54:56

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Does healing seem like a journey to you? A long, arduous trip. What if wholeness were closer? Something we can see and feel sooner? Listen in as Yael and dive deep into revealing and reclaiming our wholeness. Here's a bit about Yael: "My personal experience as a bisexual Jewish woman, a practitioner of Mussar, an adoptee, a divorcee, a “bonus mom” …

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Ande Stanley 59:30

5M ago59:30

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287 | Ande Stanley On today’s show we’re welcoming Ande Stanley, creator and host of the podcast, The Adoption Files. Ande is a late discovery adoptee, only finding out accidentally when they were in their thirties. We talk about how that happened, and the reactions of adoptive family members to Ande finally being in on the secret everyone knew but…

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Healing Evolution With Guest Host Jude Hung 57:34

5M ago57:34

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How's your healing evolving? Are we ever whole? Listen in as guest host Jude flips the script on me. Her questions on healing were great! They're well worth you asking yourself. Do my answers bring you an insight or two? There's only one way for you to find out... I was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young I don’t ever remember not knowing. I d…

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