Firepit Conversations

It's hard to believe that we have completed two full seasons on Firepit Conversations. We have laughed, cried, and even had some jaw dropping moments. Our guest have come to The Firepit and shared their experiences for all to hear. Many of our listeners loved the "What burned you up" segment of our show. Often times we have listeners messaging us the things that have frustrated them...

Mother's Day is a day when we get to celebrate all of the mothers and mother figures. For some, this day is challenging and brings feelings of sorrow and loss. For some adoptees, Mother's Day can feel conflicting and overwhelming. For us, today is about celebrating the beautiful women in our lives who have contributed to the men that we are today. Join us at The Firepit with Ruth Jacobs...

Adoptions have been happening since the beginning of time. Hell, even Moses himself was an adoptee. However, with the invention of the TV and internet, these stories of adoption have been written, produced, and directed for the world to see. Whether it is a documentary, sitcom, or movie, the story of adoptees and how their lives unfold (the reveal, search and reunion, and so much more) are being t...

At the Firepit we talk about our journey all the time. For this episode we have a special guest. DeLancey shares her adoption story. Filled with laughter, frustration, and always a cold beverage near. Join us as we dive deep into our sister in the adoption worlds story.  Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us:  Instagram @firepitconversatio...

Conflict is defined as a serious disagreement or argument. There are no relationships, whether family or friend, that are 100% free of conflict. It's how you handle the conflict that can make or break the relationship. Join us at the Firepit as we discuss our conflicts with our birth family, and no one is off limits. We will discuss our conflicts with Ann, Sonny, and our siblings. Don't...

Kai aka The Adoptee Dad, joins us at The Firepit. A fellow brother adoptee, Kai takes us on a journey that we only get to scratch the surface on. Listen, as he shares about his experience with adoption. As his story unfolds, you will be sitting on the edge of your seat. See y'all at the Firepit! Follow Kai on IG @adopteedad Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come s...

Everyone has a favorite pastime. That thing that they do that brings them peace. Whether you're a gambler, thrill seeker, or compulsive cleaner, we all all have that ONE thing that we do that brings us joy and laughter. That thing that allows us to escape our troubles, celebrate our good times, and just relax. Join us as we discuss two of our social tools that we bring to the Firepit every ep...

Join us at the Firepit to continue our conversation with Christian. This episode was jammed packed with some many twists and turns that we had to split it into 2 parts. So tune in as Christian details his continued reunion process, current family relationships, and so much more.  Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us:  Instagram @firepitco...

This episode we are joined with a special guest. Join us and Christian at the Firepit. His story will take you on a trip (better than shrooms). You know how we do....we get down to the nitty gritty. Come join us for this two, that's right, two part interview. The pit is hott and the drinks are cold.  Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow...

For so many siblings, their first vacations are so memorable. No matter if it was a trip to Disney World, The Grand Canyon, or to their Grandparents' house, those childhood trips can spark laughs and fond memories for a lifetime. As a adoptees, we do not always have the opportunity to create these moments with our siblings. We weren't able to take childhood road trips or flights to inter...

Every adoption story is different. Whether you were adopted at birth, a member of a kinship adoption, or a Late Discovery Adoptee (LDA), every story is unique. No two adoptees share the same experiences nor react the same way to the news of their adoption. So what happens when an inquisitive little brown skin girl asks her parents, "Am I adopted"? How do you even begin to respond to a qu...

Welcome back to the Firepit! We are excited to begin Season 2! Question, what traditions did you have growing up? What traditions have you created while being an adult? In this episode we dive into traditions that we've experienced as children. Have you ever thought about what it would be like meeting a sibling as an adult? And what it might be like having to adjust to each other's tradi...

Four months ago we invited our listeners, to embark on a  journey with us.  During this season, we have asked you guys to submit questions that we might have not answered. In this episode we do just that. As this is the season finale, we thank you for joining us, and can't wait for next season. Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us: ...

Stories have been passed down for thousands and thousands of years. It might be written down, or it might be carved in stone. We have chosen to use the firepit as our place to tell our story. How did we get the name of the podcast? What does the firepit symbolize to us? What does open dialogue look like? And most importantly, how does honesty contribute to relationships? Grab and drink and......we...

You all have joined us as we have told our adoption story, search and reunion process, and the journey to building our brotherhood. For this episode of Firepit Conversations, we have a very special guest. We have invited our sister Martina "Mick" Powell to the pit. Mick is a poet, an authoress, and a professor who is inspiring an entire generation of young people. Martina joins us at The...

Eating Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad, and BBQ Chicken is one way to enjoy the 4th of July. Another way is to meet your birth father for the first time. Join us as we dive deep into more than just fireworks on the 4th of July.   Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us:  Instagram @firepitconversations TikTok @firepit_conversations  Apple Podca...

Can you imagine receiving a message on social media that there was a young man in the world who was told that you were potentially their birth father? What would your initial thoughts be? How do you explain this to your current family? What's even crazier is that there isn't just one, but there are two young men who might be your biological  sons. Join us at the firepit as we discuss our...

Imagine being a pregnant teenager, and making the very adult decision to place your child for adoption. Now, imagine making the same decision just one year later. All this taking place before you graduating from high school. Now just imagine connecting with your first two children after more than 30 years. What are the questions? What are those feelings? What are the thoughts running through every...

Sharing our connection story has been truly amazing. We have had the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane all while having you all on the journey with us. But our story would be nothing without some very special people. Join us at the Firepit with our very special guest. We invite Tony and April to grab a drink or something to smoke and come sit at the pit. While us two brothers have learne...

The search and reunion process is unique for each adoptee. Some may find it extremely difficult, emotional, and/or continuously leading to a dead end. You never know what challenges you will be faced with, thoughts or feelings you may encounter, or what steps to take next. For us, leading up to our face to face meeting was certainly a journey. One filled with excitement, nervousness, and a little...

Connecting to one another via Ancestry DNA was just the beginning. Follow us as we continue our journey on the road to our first meet up. In this episode we will discuss out thoughts and feelings about our face to face reunion, more about our parents, and truths that we have yet to discuss. Send us Fan Mail Grab your drink and/or something to smoke And come sit at The Firepit Follow Us:  Instagram...

 How did we get here? Such a great question! So, we are two biological brothers born less than 1.5 years from one another. Shortly after birth, we were both adopted into two separate homes. We would both grow up in completely different homes, cities, situations, and knowledge of our birthing story. After more than 30 years, we found one another. Join us as begin to share what this journey has been...