Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues

Lorah is an adoptee on a mission to help other adoptees know they are not alone. She is a Reiki Master and an Intuitive.  Lorah believes we have the power to heal, her life and journey are a testimony to what is possible. This episode is raw, deep and light hearted~ Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book https://www.pu...

Vickie helped me care for my ill adopted mom when our relationship was in turmoil. I did not learn until this conversation that my mom did not tell her I was adopted. Vickie and her husband have helped shelter over 150 children with the goal of reunification. This episode speaks to all the ways mothering can heal and damage. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is avai...

Author/Therapist Pam Cordano continues to amaze me with her insights. Her book "10 Foundations-For a Meaningful Life ( No matter What Happened) is filled with truth and hope. We discussed her adoption story and then we took a deep dive into a variety of topics including how despair can turn into deeper meaning. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at...

"Caroline" reached out to me and I am so grateful she did. This anonymous interview was healing in real time. "Caroline" told her story without flinching with the hope that others can feel seen and heard.  This episode touches on reunion and all the highs and lows adoptees face. We see you Caroline and you are BEAUTIFUL! Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By T...

This conversation with adoptee Nicole Koharik took a deep dive into Motherhood. Nicole allowed me to read her blog post back to her about her son, it was powerful to share such a sacred space. We talked about the experience of meeting our first blood relatives through the birth of our sons.  Nicole strives to help adoptees know they are not alone... Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pu...

Lynelle Long a global advocate and a warrior for change. She shares deeply personal stories about her own adoption as well as her advocacy. This episode is a master class that uncovers the issues adoptees face, especially transracial adoptees. Lynelle's conviction is a force field of strength and relentless courage. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is availabl...

Alex is an adoptee from Columbia who prefers to be introduced as a human, I love that he pushes back against labels. He believes that considering the complexity of all that we are is important. Alex has a brilliant mind, his insights stretched the boundaries of my own thinking. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book ht...

This episode with therapist Janet Nordine felt empowering, validating and hopeful. Janet shared the gut wrenching truth about her own adoption and her own ways of coping. We decided that we will meet one day and run barefoot in the grass!  Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

Powerhouse adoptee Astrid Castro of Adoption Mosaic shares everything from snowboarding, advocacy and parenting. Her reach is extensive and it was a privilege to hear how she continues to help our community heal. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/

I am Heidi Marble the founder of the Pulled By The Root project. This trailer not only introduces you to part of my personal story, it introduces you to our vision. Our mission is multifaceted, anchored in conviction to do what we can to amplify the issues surrounding adoption. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book ht...

Heidi Frederick is the author of  "Faith Hope and Love", our time together was filled with stunning twists and turns. This talented compassionate human gives so much during this interview. Her messages were thought out and given with grace, humility and honesty. Our time together broke my heart open and repaired it.  Speaking Website: https://www.womenspeakers.com/san-jose-/speaker/heidi...

I will be jumping in to give nibbles of my own story (basically talking to myself). This particular solo-sode speaks to the pain between my adopted mom Joy and myself after my reunification with my birth family. Website: https://www.pulledbytheroot.com Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book https://www.pulledbytheroot....

Jim is an adoptee that does not hold back! His generosity, honesty and willingness to share his story moved me deeply. Jim has welcomed us with open arms into the adoptee community. His message of hope, healing and tenacity shine a light in the darkness. Website: https:// thisadopteelife.com/adoptee-story-james-serrano/ Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available...

My pastor and his wife agreed to open themselves to a conversation about adoption. The fact that they acknowledge the trauma adoptees face was so validating. Adoptees need the support of their adoptive families, this couple is a beautiful example of what that support looks like. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book h...

This episode is anonymous, this 16 year old powerhouse adoptee goes by the name Myles Redfern. Not only does she share her slam poetry, she shares her heart and vibrant personality. The last part of this episode dives deep into what her experience as an adoptee has been like. Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledbytheroot.com/book http...

Admittedly, I have held pain and resentment toward my birth mother for giving me up for adoption. This interview with Ashley allowed me to understand what it must have been like for my birth mother to experience this trauma. This raw unflinching conversation about Ashleys grief flung my eyes wide open untangling twisted knots of pain. Our time together changed my heart forever; nothing changes unl...

Anne Heffron wrote one of my favorite books "You Don't Look Adopted". Her willingness to share her truth widens understanding. Anne's straight talk about the issues adoptees face fills this conversation. Her thoughts, ideas and candor left all of us crying and laughing. Website: https://www.anneheffron.com Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is ava...

Sara shares her truth about what it's like to be adopted. Her modeling and art work have become an avenue for expression and healing. She is married to an amazing man and has the cutest daughter ever! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcwdwdjU3G/ Website:  https://www.daintypapilio.com Click here to send us a text. Also, our book “Pulled By The Root” is available at https://www.pulledby...

Discussion with Michael Barnett about what goes into creating a documentary. Michael is an Emmy Award winning filmmaker focused on telling human stories of culture and social justice. His films have premiered at Sundance and Tribeca and have won awards at 40 festivals around the globe. SuperFilms! is a full service production company, focused on telling extraordinary stories across all media platf...