I Found Her

This week we will finish up Season 3 with just me and Roz talking all things adoption and reunion and sharing what's next for us. Links + Resources from the episode: Subscribe to I Found Her on Substack Visit Emily P. Freeman's episode discussed in our podcast Follow us on Instagram

In this episode, Roz and I are joined by Jourdan Laws with Noire Adoption, the first Black owned self-matching adoption profile hosting directory for Black/Biracial expectant moms to connect with Black/interracial parents. You can connect with Jourdan: https://www.instagram.com/blackadoptionmatters/ https://www.noireadoption.com/ And as always you can connect with Roz and Taya: https://www.instagr...

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Alexis Eyler, Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation. This organization is recognized as the leader in comprehensive post placement support for birthparents, a demographic that has historically been under-served within the adoption community. They provide case management, access to adoption competent therapy, therapeutic retreats, education and...

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Christelle Pellecuer, who is a fellow podcaster and adoptee coach living in Portugal. Our discussion today allowed us to go to another part of the world and explore the culture of Africa, specifically the island of Madagascar as Christelle talks to us about her journey as a transracial adoptee. Christelle can be found on the Black Adoptees Identities...

This week's podcast features a compilation of some of our past guests sharing what I Found Her means to them. As always, we appreciate your support and taking the time to listen to our podcast. Please like, share and subscribe to our podcast and check out how to stay connected with us. https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ h...

Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC founded Adoption Savvy to address the needs of all members of the adoption community. Being an adoptee and birth mother herself she has a unique perspective of both lived experiences and through her private practice specializes in treating adoption and trauma. Today on the podcast Roz and I had the chance to unpack the FOG Fazes from the lens of an adoptee and bir...

Today we sit down with Roz's BIG Little Brother to unpack his perspective on what happened 53 years ago when Taya was placed for adoption. Content Warning: This episode discusses themes around adoption and abortion which some individuals may find distressing. This is a deep and emotional episode of I Found Her this week. Roz journeys back in time again to the time she went away and discusses w...

Rebecca joins us today as a Los Angeles based Registered Dietician Nutritionist who is also an adoptee. Our discussion today allowed us to slow down and dive deep into our beliefs around food and how it intersects within the relationship of being an adoptee. Rebecca founded No Strings Nutrition and is passionate about helping adoptees and others connect with their bodies in a new way by upholding...

Stacey Gatlin is the Founder of Yes We Adopt, a platform designed to change the narrative around Black adoption and foster care. Today's episode joins each point in the adoption constellation with the adoptee (Taya), first/birth mom (Roz) and adoptive mom (Stacey) sharing in a dialogue of curiousity and discovery of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! Today's episode is also...

Continuing in the theme of rest for the month of January I decided to rebroadcast an episode that allowed my system to feel connected and empowered. Hopefully you will as well. Enjoy listening or maybe relistening to this episode as you take in the New Year and be sure to listen to the end as we both share about our hopes for the new year! Season 3 is gearing up in February and we look forward to...

Happy New Year! If you've been wondering what the I Found Her podcast is all about you are going to want to listen to this MASH UP of all things Season 1. Hear some of our most provoking thoughts and responses to each other in our very first season. Enjoy:-) Be sure to stay connected to Roz and Taya: Website: ifoundherpodcast.com Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podca...

Today on the podcast Roz and Taya discuss the lessons they've learned during their first year in the podcast world as they wrap up Season 2. Here's the link to the fog fazes: https://www.adoptionsavvy.com/fog-fazes Please connect with Roz and Taya via: Website: ifoundherpodcast.com Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Today on the podcast Roz and Taya replay the day they went back to the home for unwed mothers known today as St. Annes Family Services. Yes 53 years later I finally step onto the grounds of the place I was born and then subsequently placed for adoption. So many emotions played out while we were there, but in all it was a perfect day because it allowed us to connect on a much deeper level. Listen i...

Today on the podcast Roz and Taya are joined with an amazing couple, Hillary & Kevin Gaines, Resource Parents with the State of California. This engaging conversation gets real about the challenges in finding suitable placement and/or services for youth with complex needs and yet how vital meaningful and developmental relationships are key to improving the life outcomes for system-involved you...

Today on the podcast we invite an award winning author, Laura L. Engel to discuss her book, "You'll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame and Adoption in the 1960's". It is the story of Laura, an unwed teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn when she gives birth to her first-born son in New Orleans Louisiana in July of 1967 and is forced to relinquish him for adoption. It i...

This week's episode is a re-release that you might have missed on 10/4/23 because it was only published on Spotify due to music rights when playing Stevie Wonder's ''Happy Birthday'' song. We wanted to make sure everyone on all the other platforms gets the opportunity to take a listen to this very special episode celebrating our birthdays! The I Found Her podcast is a biwee...

Today on the podcast we invite Dawn Lawless, CEO and Co-Founder of Counseling Connections for Change, Inc. to discuss a holistic model of therapy known as TBRI. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical and environmental needs...

Welcome back I Found Hers! This time around we invited a self published author into the conversation. Meeting with Nicole Cherie, CEO/Author/Life Coach of Dynamik Transformations. Speaking with Nicole was another amazing opportunity for us to expand the conversation beyond the adoption triad and learn about her journey to self publishing and how she found her God given talent as an author. Her boo...

Welcome back I Found Hers! This time we invited an adoptee into the conversation. Meeting with  Nerissa Tucker , MHA, MA, LPC was such an amazing experience for the both of us as we discussed her journey through adoption and reunion. It resonated with me on so many levels that I can't wait for you all to take a listen. You can connect with Nerissa at ntucker@vedutaconsulting.com. The I Found H...

Well we had so many questions provided by our listeners that we decided to a second part. We hope you enjoy this episode as well as we unpack even more questions and talk about what's next for the podcast! The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30...

Welcome back I Found Hers to our Season 2 Premiere! It's time to begin another season and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content. Today we step outside of the 2 of us and invite a guest to join us to share her story of being an adoptive mother and all the twists and turns along the way. Be sure to check us out on: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast.com https://www.facebo...

Roz and Taya have arrived at their Season 1 Finale! With this being our 12th episode we've decided to answer some of your questions. Please know this is only the beginning as we will launch our Season 2 premiere on August 2nd. Please enjoy this episode as we unpack several listeners questions. The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed...

Well listeners it's time to discuss fatherhood. Join Roz and Taya as they unpack the meaning of fathers to them and if you've been wondering about Taya's birthfather this is the episode to listen to! The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in...

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! In today's episode we discuss our graduation and the rollercoaster of emotions during that time in our lives. Is there a topic you'd like cove...

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! In today's episode we tackle the layers of grief and loss and joy as we honor our moms. With May 14th being Mother's Day we wanted to celebrat...