Claiming Your Voice

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

Trigger Warning: This episode containes themes of alcohol abuse, surving child abuse, and suicidal thoughts. Tammi VanBuskirk was adopted at age six months to a family already lacking stability. After her parents divorced, she was often left in the care of her maternal grandparents. Tami has lived through many challenges and shares her story of finding community in the Fireside Adoptee Facebook gr...

In her book, 100 Days Smart, Karin Tramm tells her account of teaching on a military base in Italy. When the Covid pandemic hit, she said goodbye to her Kindergarten students as they boarded the bus on a Friday. They were not able to see each other in person again. In her book she details how life was effected during the shutdown and how military families pulled together. # Shutdown # Militaryscho...

Michele Kriegman is a domestic adoptee who later discovered that her birth father was Native American. She is an advocate for the rights of Native Americans to be able to keep their children. Michele is also an author and you can find her works on Amazon. Please visit change.org and sign the petition! Please share and subscribe to Claiming Your Voice. https://www.change.org/p/keep-native-children-...

This is a continued conversation with Michael Park Ingram. In this episode we talk about the comfort women of Korea and their importance in the history of the country. Michael also shares about how he connected with his birth mother and biological siblings. Please listen, share, and follow Claiming Your Voice! #KoreanAdoptee #Koreancomfortwomen #KoreanQuarterly #Mixedraceadoptee #AfricanAmericanKo...

Michael Park Ingram is an actor and film director. His most recent appearance was in the series "Pachinko". In this episode Michael shares his experience of being a mixed-race Korean adoptee raised in the United States. His visit to Korea helped him to embrace his identity and discover his birth family. We celebrate with Michael in his continued journey of sobriety. Please subscibe and s...

Former guest Kristi Eikenes shares about her brother Gary Koch who was adopted at age four from South Korea. His journey to the United States began with the help of an Army Sgt. Gary served as an officer with NYPD during 911 and later developed cancer due to contact with toxins released from the implosions. We thank Kristi for sharing his story. #KoreaAdoptee #SouthKoreaAdoption #KoreanWarOrphan

Greg Gentry is a domestic adoptee from the "baby scoop" era. He is an active member of online and in-person adoption communities. Greg talks about his personal journey of adoption, coming out of the "adoption fog", and being in reunion with family members. We also talk about the importance of open communication between the adopting parents and the adoptee. #Adoption#BabyScoopEr...

In this episode Danielle Gaudette talks about her adoption journey, reuniting with her birth mother, and finding a pathway to healing. She is the author of HealingTree: An Adoptee's Story About Hurting, Healing and Letting the Light Shine Through Paperback and Audiobook Self-Mastery for Adoptees To learn more please visit Danielle's website. Healing Tree | Danielle Gaudette Healing Tree is...

Considered as a first wave adoptee from South Korea, Kristi shares her adoption story. Recently, she returned to her homeland for a visit and learned about the aged out orphans. Listen to this podcast to hear about this complex social problem in South Korea. https://lovebeyondtheorphanage.org/ #Korean Adoptee #Adoption

Guest Catherine Shields talks about raising a child with a disability and how she realized her own denial. The title of her book is The Shape of Normal and it will be released sometime in November 2023. Catherine (Cathy) Shields, M.S. Ed., writes about parenting, disabilities, and self- discovery. In her debut memoir, THE SHAPE OF NORMAL, Cathy explores the truths and lies parents tell themselves,...