Voice of Adoptees

In this interview, we meet Alicia who was adopted from Michigan through Catholic Social Services. We learn of her very complex family dynamic both with her adoptive and biological family members. Listen as she shares here experiences and memories.

*Please Note: this episode may contain sensitive or triggering content. Please take care while listening.* In this episode, we meet Dinora, who was adopted from Honduras and lives in Minnesota. We hear of Dinora's turbulent adoption story and how she was raised by a mentally unstable and abusive family and the terrible effects she faced from that situation. Dinora was eventually able to meet h...

In this episode, we meet Lilliana, who was adopted at the age of 15 from St. Petersburg, Russia and is a complex PTSD advocate. Lilliana discusses her adoption, her time in American schools, her views on finding biological family, and the identity struggles she has and does face. Listen to hear her story!

In this next episode, we meet Petrea, who was adopted from Russia and now lives in Washington. We hear of her memories she took from her time in the orphanage, her transition to life in the United States, her views on Russian cuisine, her interest in visiting Russia, and much more. Listen today!

*Please note: this episode may contain sensitive or triggering content. Please take care while listening.* In this episode, we hear from Rita, who interviewed back in season 1 and is here to give an update. Rita is adopted from Russia and lives in California. Rita recounts her time in the orphanage and then coming to the United States and her life here. Rita touches on her therapy experience. She...

In this episode, we meet Lori, who is an adoptee, an adoptive mother, author, coach, and business woman. She was adopted young through Catholic Charities. Lori was raised in Utah as an only child and found out she was adopted when she was 8 years old. Like many adoptees, Lori goes on the hunt for her biological family. Lori wrote Adoption Songs to capture her story as well as others' stories a...

In this episode, we meet Howard, who was adopted from Wisconsin. We learn his adoption story and the writing of his memoir Already Home . He takes us through his writing process and the moments of his life that transformed him. Listen to find out more! You can buy Howard's book here . Visit Howard's website here .

In this episode, we meet Debbie, who is from Oregon and adopted from Korea. Debbie shares her family story and her connection to her new adopted family. She speaks of connecting to her Korean culture and the search for her biological family. Does Debbie make it to Korea? Listen to find out!

In this episode, we meet Kim, who is from Pennsylvania and adopted from South Korea. Kim came to the United States at about 5 months old and is an only child. Kim shares her story, the close relationship she's had with her adoptive parents, and her thoughts about knowing her biological family. Kim is most passionate about and highlights her interest in connecting to the Korean culture and conn...

*This episode contains sensitive and possibly triggering content. Please take care while listening.* In this episode of Chats with Kat, we meet James, who is adopted from Whales. He spent the first few years of his life in foster care before he was placed for adoption in Whales. James shares his upbringing, his views on post-adoption resources for both his biological family and adoptive family. Ja...

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Liz, an author, an activist and advocate through her writings about gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, and other aspects of identity. She is an affiliate faculty at IRWG and part of the Diversity Scholars Network and works at The Center for the Education of Women+ at the University of Michigan. She uses her writings and authorship to explore her traum...

In this episode, we hear from Kat, who is an author and creator of Beyond Adoption and SELF-Academy. Kat is adopted from California. Kar discusses her upbringing and the accompanying feelings. She talks about her personal transformation and discovery her biological family. Kat's tells her journey of working with her adoption coach and "moving beyond adoption" to create her workbook a...

Kat interviews Jenny, who is adopted from Florida and who is a clinical social worker, who specializes in wholistic therapy for adoptees. Jenny touches on the struggles her mother faced, which led to her need to place a child for adoption. She and Kat touch on the complex topic of adoption trauma and living through nature vs. nurture. They discuss intergenerational trauma, mental health, and ident...

* Please note: this episode contains sensitive content. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know feels suicidal, please call or text the suicide and crisis hotline at 988, available 24 hours a day.* In this follow up to part 1, released on December 27th, 2023, we get a deep, personal dive and extension of Roman's story. Roman shares his personal journey as he went through h...

In this episode, we meet Grace, a transracial and transnational Chinese-American Adoptee. Grace is working toward her Ph. D degree in Cultural Anthropology, specifically researching how media plays into adoptive narratives for Asian-Americans . Grace shares her upbringing and how her perspective about her own adoption slowly changed over time. She explores her Asian identity and what is means to h...

Adopted from Florida, Lauren is an author, Tik Tok adoptee advocate, and a legal assistant. Lauren relays how she came to be adopted and her feelings about her closed adoption. We learn of her complicated experience to connect with her biological family. We hear about her writing career and how she came to be healed and whole.

In this episode, we meet Ludmila, who is a writer and was adopted from Crimea when she was 14 years old. Ludmila tells about her time before adoption, her time in the orphanage, about her adoptive family, the writing of her book, and her future plans! Connect with Ludmila on Facebook at Ludmila Rits Connect with Ludmila on Instagram @ludmila_ritz Ludmila's website

*This episode contains sensitive content and may trigger some listeners. Please take care while listening.* In this fantastic episode, we meet Monica, an author, speaker, writer, life coach, and entrepreneur. In this powerful story, we hear Monica's memoir of her adoption, giving a child up for adoption, and the search for her biological family. Tune in to hear her incredible story and buy her...

We meet Kellan, who was adopted at 8 moths old from China. They are a breathwork and somatic therapist. They discuss their adoption and the intersection of their adoption and identity. They also discuss their professional work. Listen to Kellan's story today!

In this newest episode, we chat with Adrian, who is a Peruvian adoptee, living in Canada. Hear his story as he helps us understand his heritage, his adoption, and his visits to his native country of Peru. Adrian is also in the process of writing his own memoir about his adoption story. Tune in today!

As we mark the incredible milestone of our 1-year anniversary, I want to take a moment to extend my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. It's been an extraordinary journey since we embarked on this path together, and none of it would have been possible without your unwavering support and engagement. Your willingness to listen, share, and engage with our content has turned our podcas...

In this episode, David interviews Corne, a Russian adoptee, who grew up in a Dutch community in Canada. We hear about his adoption, his experience growing up through adoption, and his connection to Russia as he went back to visit for 3 weeks. Listen to hear more about his journey! Will Corne find and meet his biological family?

Listen to Alexandra as she tells her adoption story, her feelings, meeting her family, and her special trip to Ukraine. Tune in today to hear her story!

In this episode, we meet Eva, who is an adoptee, and an author or two fictional books. Kat chats with Eva about her adoption story, her various names, and her books, including the inspiration behind them. You can follow Eva @eva.asprakis Visit her website here: https://www.eva-asprakis.com/ You can buy her books, wherever books are sold!

In this next episode, we meet Pam, who works as the Director of Placement Services, at Paths for Families, a facilitation agency based in Maryland. Pam discusses her role in the agency and the various services the agency provides. Want to learn more? Check out their website here: https://pathsforfamilies.org/