The Adoption Journey Podcast

Chancie Bramlett shares his emotional journey of being adopted and the challenges he faced growing up. From the discovery of his adoption to the heartbreaking loss of his biological mother, Chancie's story is one of resilience and finding purpose in the face of adversity. Chancie Bramlett shares his journey of healing and self-discovery, from the weight of his past to finding joy in his talent...

Summary In this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith interviews Dr. K.E. Garland, an award-winning author and fellow adoptee. They discuss Dr. Garland's journey of self-discovery as an adoptee and her experiences with sex addiction. Dr. Garland shares her epiphany of realizing she was an adoptee and the emotional impact it had on her. She also delves into the concept of s...

In this episode, Jamel shares her journey of infertility and the decision to pursue adoption. She discusses the support she received during her infertility journey and the importance of seeking therapy to work through the grief and loss associated with infertility. Jamel also highlights the presence of adoption in her family history and how it influenced her decision. She shares her experience att...

Summary Garrett Lee shares his experience as a same race adoptee and how he found out about his adoption at the age of 11. He recounts the moment when a family friend revealed the truth at his father's funeral. Garrett discusses his initial disbelief and the subsequent conversation with his mother, where she confirmed that he was indeed adopted. He shares his journey of questioning his identit...

Summary In this episode, Sharon shares her journey of discovering her adoption at the age of 53. She talks about the clues she had throughout her life and the confirmation she received. Sharon discusses her relationship with her parents, particularly her loving and supportive father and her strained relationship with her mother. She also opens up about the emotional and physical issues she faced a...

Summary In this episode, Sharon shares her journey of discovering her adoption at the age of 53. She talks about the clues she had throughout her life and the confirmation she received. Sharon discusses her relationship with her parents, particularly her loving and supportive father and her strained relationship with her mother. She also opens up about the emotional and physical issues she faced a...

Summary In this episode, host Tarsha Smith interviews Hannah, a transracial adoptee from Ethiopia. Hannah shares her experiences growing up in a different culture and the challenges she faced in school and social settings. She discusses the importance of therapy and self-acceptance, as well as the impact of the George Floyd incident on her mental health. Hannah also emphasizes the need for adoptiv...

Monica Hall shares her experience as a transracial adoptee and her journey to reconnect with her birth family. She discusses her identity struggles, feeling like an outsider in her adoptive family, and the impact of trauma on her life. Monica also talks about her decision to search for her birth family and the emotional process of discovering her birth mother's identity. She shares the challen...

Summary In this episode, Jasmine shares her journey of discovering her adoption and finding her birth mother and birth father. She recounts the moment she found out she was adopted and how she learned about her adoption at a young age. Jasmine talks about the conversation she had with her birth mother and the search for her birth father. She emphasizes the importance of knowing one's origins a...

Summary In this episode, the guest shares her experience of discovering her adoption at a young age and growing up in a closed adoption with limited contact with her birth mother. She discusses the challenges and resentment she faced, as well as the dynamics with her siblings. The guest also talks about her strict upbringing and coping mechanisms. She shares the story of how she found her birth mo...

Summary In this episode, host Tarcia Smith interviews Keith, a transracial adoptee who discovered his adoption at the age of 33. Keith shares his experience growing up feeling different and the extreme measures his adoptive family took to hide his adoption. He also discusses the emotional impact of the late discovery and the process of reconnecting with his birth father and birth mother's fami...

Tara shares her adoption journey, starting with living with her biological family until the age of 11. She then moved in with her maternal uncle and aunt, who eventually adopted her at the age of 13. Tara's biological parents had mental health issues and she experienced a challenging and unsafe environment. She moved between different family members' homes, including her grandmother's...

In this episode, Sarah Murphy shares her experience of discovering her birth sister, Patrice Martin. Sarah recounts how she found out about her sister as a teenager and the challenges she faced in searching for her. She discusses the emotional journey of taking a DNA test and the unexpected results that led her to her sister. Sarah shares the joy and relief she felt when finally meeting her sister...

Patrice Martin shares her adoption journey and the process of reconnecting with her biological family. She grew up knowing she was adopted and had a good childhood. It wasn't until her mid-twenties that she started to think about her birth family. After learning about DNA testing, she decided to participate in the show Long Lost Family. Through the show, she was reunited with her biological si...

Joseph shares his journey as an adoptee, starting with the discovery of his adoption at the age of nine. He recounts the turbulent relationship with his biological mother and the challenges he faced when she reentered his life. Joseph also discusses his experiences growing up in different neighborhoods and navigating racial identity. He shares the difficulties he faced with rebellion and strained...

In this episode, Valencia shares her journey of becoming an adoptive mom. She discusses her upbringing and how she never wanted to have kids until she had her own son. Valencia talks about her desire to save and help children, which led her to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) and eventually a foster parent. She shares the challenges and joys of taking in two twins who were malnouri...

This conversation explores the experiences of a transracial adoptee and the challenges she faced growing up. The discussion covers topics such as discovering adoption, dealing with racial identity and hair, exploring Haitian roots, navigating middle school, family dynamics, and the impact of adoption on mental health. The conversation also highlights the importance of support and understanding for...

In this episode, Ambition shares his journey as an adoptee, from discovering his adoption at a young age to navigating the foster care system. He discusses his experiences in various foster homes and the challenges of constantly moving and changing schools. Ambition also talks about the transition to a two-parent home and the impact it had on his life. He shares his journey of reconnecting with hi...

Kevin Barnett shares his journey of discovering his biological family and the emotional rollercoaster that came with it. After reaching out to his sister, he had a FaceTime call with his mother and siblings, finally seeing them for the first time. He also learned about his father and connected with his paternal family. Kevin emphasizes the importance of honesty in adoption and the need for adoptee...

In this episode, Misty Gillis, a forensic genetic genealogist, discusses her work in helping reunite families through DNA testing. Misty shares her personal motivation for getting into genealogy and explains the growing popularity of DNA testing in recent years. She highlights the connection between adoption and forensic cases and the challenges faced by adoptees in closed adoptions. Misty emphasi...

Isaac shares his story of learning and accepting who he is as a Transracial Adoptee.

Ronnie and Aaron from the Firepit Conversations Podcast share their adoption story.

Stacey Gatlin shares her story and insight as an adoptive parent.

Sara's Adoption Story.

Adoptive moms Jasmine and Kristin tell their experiences with the adoption process.