Claiming Your Voice

In this second part of J Steven Osborne's DNA discovery, he tells about finding his biological father and confronting his mother about the truth. If you are an adoptee, a donor conceived person, or someone with an NPE, please listen to the end to hear J Steven's coming to terms with his family truth and his impactful message. #DNAsurprise #familytruths #familysecrets #family #NPE #Adoptee...

Growing up in a large a very well blended family, J Steven Osborne somehow felt that something was off. As a young boy he asked his mother if he was adopted, but she assured him that she had birthed him and brought him home from the hospital. Curious about his heritage, he took a DNA test and the results were shocking. Take a listen to this interesting life journey and how he and the man he called...

My guest Kara Rubinstein was told that she was born of a black father by her white mother. Her DNA test held a surprise and led her organize the foundation Right to Know. Take a listen to her amazing life journey! https://righttoknow.us https://unexpectedlyjewish.com Cinematic Roots https://a.co/d/1ZYhqEL What They Never Told Us, by Gail Lukasik ( https://a.co/d/gTDzlEM ) DNA Blue Pring, Dr Robert...

Trigger Warning: The topic of suicide is discussed. Teri Dreismeier and her husband adopted an 8 month old baby boy from South Korea in 2001. In 2023 her world was shattered when her husband received a phone call relaying that Adam/Jang Soo Ho had chosen to leave this earth. As part of her healing journey Teri is joining her voice with the voice of her son, Jang Soo Ho, to elevate awareness of ado...

Raya was born in 1989 in Ivanovo, Russia and lived with a great aunt who later sold her as an adoptee to a Canadian family. Her story is a novel of unbelievable experiences involving loss and finding peace. #Adoption #RussianAdoptee #TraumaInformedCoach #Adoptionjourney

Barbara Hayward shares her path to finding spirituality and listening to her people. In a future podcast we will delve into how she was able to reveal her clairvoyant abilities. We ran out of time to get to the real depth of the topic!

Sarah Frette is a conference speaker about transnational adoption. At 18 months she and three of her siblings were placed in a care center for children to be adopted out to America. Growing up in rural Iowa and having the physical looks of a Korean, Sarah felt as though she was without a culture.

In this episode guest author and educator, Judy Fambrough-Billingsley discusses her adoption as a German born "brown baby" born shortly after World War II. Born to a German-Jewish mother and an African American soldier, Judy was placed in Kinderheim with her sister. Her story is one that includes a piece of history that is not well known which involved the transnational adoption of &quot...

Robert Holloway is a Korean language interpreter who speaks at conferences, has worked with non-profits, government officials, and the legal system. Through his talent and gift for the Korean language, he offers an online class exclusive to Korean adoptees. This unique modality combines emotional healing to bring down the mental barriers that Korean adoptees may experience from keeping them to lea...

Valerie Naiman is the author of the #1 Best Selling Book Mystic Masquerade: An Adoptee's Search for Truth. Listen as Valerie shares about her adoption and her ongoing search for truth. https://valerienaiman.com/ #Adoption#AdoptionTruth#AdoptionStories#Authors#SpiritualJourney#AwakeningtoTruth#Truth#Thriveon

Monica Hall is the author of Practically Still A Virgin; her biography of adoption, relinquishment, and restoration. This is her first book. #Adoption#Relinquishment#Findingfamily#Indigenousfamilyroots

In this episode, Dominique Gordon continues her unique adoption story. She offers wise words for the younger generation of Korean adoptees. Listen and share this episode with other adoptees! #KoreanAdoptee#familyhonor#adopteechallenges#postiveadoption#adopteestory#embraceyou

Dominique is a Korean Adoptee who shares her unique story of adoption to the US in the 1980's. With no English language, at the age of 12 she and her brother were sent to live in Hyannis Port, MA with a Portuguese adoptive mother. Take a listen to how her adoption came to be and the trauma she endured as a young child. #KoreanAdoptee

Join me in this conversation with William Epp who was adopted from South Korea to the Midwest. William leads the Korean Adoptee Nebraska Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/22981708253 #KoreanAdoptees#NebraskaKoreanAdoptees#KoreanAdopteesSpecialNeeds#InnerStrength#FaithinGod

Jeanice Barcelo is a researcher, author, and advocate for humanity. In this interview Jeanice talks about how we are procreated and birthed can be traumatic experiences that impact our behavior, health, and human psyche. Learn more about Jeanice and her efforts to help humanity heal at https://birthofanewearth.com/ #birthtrauma#healing#awareness#consciousness#awaken #humanity#shiftingawareness htt...

Dr. Michelle Handwerker and I continue our discussion about awareness, Mary Magdalene, and circle. #spirituality #healing #enlightenment #humanawareness #divinefemine

Stefanie was adopted as an infant into a Jewish family. Her birth mother wanted her to be raised in a Jewish family. As she grew up, the once seemingly loving parents began to treat Stefanie differently than her brother who was the biological child. After years of emotional and mental abuse, Stefanie made the bold choice to set boundaries and to choose a path to wholeness. #Adoption#JewishAdoption...

This is part one of a two part episode. Dr. Handwerker shares her point of view concerning self-development of the soul and reaching our higher selves. Dr. Michelle Handwerker can be reached through the contact page of the organization she co-founded with her husband. The website is https://peacewk.org/ #souldevelopment #higherself #enlightenment #whyamIhere #awareness #higherpresence

Saralina Love is an international artist. Her many talents include author, musician, film soundtrack composer, TV/Radio producer and Host, speaker and workshop leader. Her unique vocal talent offers sound healing for greater consciousness. Please visit her website https://saralinalove.com/home #soundhealing#awakening#consciousness#soulrejuvenation#divinesound#voiceofanangel#celestialmusic

Roger is the creator, designer, and founder of Casanova Design USA. After a career in corrections, he has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. His line of street wear is making an impact across the nation and soon to be seen across the globe. #entrepreneur #streetwear #hustlehard #design # jewelry #careerjourney #art # artistic https://casanovadesignusa.com https://facebook.com/CasanovaATX inst...

Simon Benn is the creator of the podcast Thriving Adoptees. As an adult Simon confronted the issue of his adoption and went on a search to find happiness. Today he is the host of his own podcast to help other adoptees share their story and as he says, to "help each other home" . https://www.thrivingadoptees.com/ #adoptees #adopteefog #adoption #simonbenn #awareness

Karen DeBonis is a recovering people pleaser who has been able to overcome the inability to self-advocate for herself and for her family. Her journey to gaining the courage to speak out began when her son was experiencing a medical challenge. In her book Growth: A Mother, Her Son, and the Brain Tumor They Survived , Karen also talks about motherhood and realizing the struggles of caring for a newb...

Claire Magenheimer is a Korean born adoptee, who after years of feeling lost, decided to find a way to become unlost and empowered. Now, through her own healing journey, Claire wants to lead others to find empowerment through release of the past through somatic breathe work. #Empowerment # Coach # SomaticBreathWork You can message Claire at Claire@coachwithclaire.com

Jacky was adopted just shy of being two years old. Growing up with autism, ADHD, and a visual disability has not stopped this inspiring individual from being his own unique personality! Take a listen and hear what Jacky has to say to adoptees. #Adopted #TransnationalAdoptee #TransgenderAdoptee #Autism pucksupport.com

In Part 2 of this interview, Tammi shares about her near death experience, choosing to live, and taking responsibilty for her choices to love. Listen to the end for a special performance of a cover song that Tammi recorded! #Adoption #NearDeathExperience #Choosetolive