Voice of Adoptees

We meet Lynn, who is a Mental Health advocate for addiction and therapist for adoptees and is adopted herself. She is most passionate about helping adoptees and those who are marginalized. Lynn discusses ways in which you can find the right therapist for you and how to help advocate for yourself. She uncovers the stereotypes adoptees typically face that prevent them from seeking therapy. She discu...

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In this episode, we meet Michael, who was adopted from Illinois and also has an adopted sister. Michael recounts the lack of interest in his own adoption and lack of searching, and yet, his biological family seems to have connected with him from thin air. Michael delves deep into his personal family history, the twists, turns, and triumphs! Find out if Michael is able to make connections.

In this latest episode, we learn Stacie's story. Stacie is a Russian adoptee and lives in New York. Stacie grew up moving around often with her family but she embraced and thrived moving so often. Like many adoptees, Stacie went on the search for her biological family and had success. We hear about her experience on a trip she took to Russia. Tune in today to hear her complete story!

In this newest installment of the podcast, we hear Ana's story and learn about her. Like many, Ana is adopted from Russia. We learn about her adoption story and her search for and finding her biological family. Ana also touches on the complexities of adoption.

In this episode, we meet Michelle, who is an author, and tells her story of her illegal Canadian adoption. We learn of her growing up on a native reservation and then later into the foster care system in the United States. Michelle has written a memoir to recapture her story. Listen to this deeply personal compelling story! Where can you buy Michelle's book? Amazon Barnes and Noble Visit Miche...

In this episode, we hear from Andrew, who is adopted from Russia. He recounts his journey of searching and finding his biological brother. He discusses that experience and the impact it has had on his life. Tune in today!

We hear from Lisa, who was adopted and works for Nightlight Christian Adoptions, which is headquartered out of California. We learn about Lisa, her connection to adoption, and how and why she chose to work for Nightlight. She also discusses the role of foster care with Nightlight and her specific roles within the organization. She touches on the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program. How can I follow...

Our very own host, David, interviews with our co-host, Kat, to share his adoption story! He discusses how he found out he was adopted, his upbringing, his relationship with his adoptive family, and why he started this podcast. He also reflects on the impact that social media has had on adoptees and parents alike and differing perspectives between adoptees and adoptive parents.

In this episode, we meet Kira, a Chinese Adoptee. Kira reflects upon her personal understanding of her adoption as she grew up through high school and college. She touches on her acting career and how she launched into the adoption advocacy space. She discusses the advocacy work she does now with the project Adoptees for Justice. Adoptees for Justice Website Here is where you can find Kira: www.ki...

In this episode, we hear from the podcast's own audio engineer, Roman, who was adopted from Russia before turning a year old. Roman and David chat about many topics, but ones which include his family, visiting Russia, aspects of Russian culture, how his adoption affected him growing up, and how he lives today based upon his experience. Tune in today!

In this episode, we hear from Masha, who interviewed back in Season 1 with David. This episode is an update to Masha's story. Masha shares some major updates she received about her family and documents. She shares the search experience and the emotional struggles and triumphs she faced in slowly finding out more information about her adoption from Russia and her biological family. If you are l...

In this episode, we meet Amanda from Idaho and an adoptive mother, who adopted her daughter from Liberia. Listen in as Amanda takes us through the process of adoption, some challenges her family faced, and how she plans to help her daughter know her Liberian heritage. She concludes with great parenting advice.

*This episode contains content that is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening.* If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 988. In this powerful episode, we meet Anya, a published author, who wasn't just adopted once but twice. Hear as Anya shares her trauma-ridden story and how her personal situations and events affected her and h...

In this episode, we meet Simon Benn, a fellow podcaster adopted from England! Simon opens up about his adoption story as well as his journey in the adoption space and the challenges he has observed in the industry. He discusses the lack of focus on post-adoption support and the importance of addressing trauma while maintaining hope. He delves into the concept of thriving adoptees and the significa...

This episode may contain sensitive and triggering content and is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening. Join us as we hear Irina's story of faith. Adopted from Russia at the age of 8, she shares the traumatic early upbringing she faced and how her conviction and faith in God saved and brought her into a better life. Listen as Irina shares her powerful testimony.

We welcome Katya, or Kathleen to the show. Hear the detailed story of her personal journey of arriving to the United States and her later journey to search for and reunify with her biological family. She shares great wisdom and what her future holds as her story continues.

Meet Marina, a Russian adoptee, from Arizona. Marina discusses the specific issues she faces with identity, and learning about her heritage. She talks about how her experience is similar but also different from other adoptees. Marina tells us about how she learned about her family and finding her identity.

Born in and adopted from Louisiana, Jess is a writer, works with children, and is an adoption advocate. Jess shares much reflective insight into her journey and how she came to be vulnerable in sharing her amazing story. She also shares the reunification process of meeting her biological family and some of the inward struggles she has faced as she navigates her emotions about it all. Tune in today...

Tarcia is an adoptee and entrepreneur, living in Florida, who has her own podcast about adoption. Adopted early, she speaks of her upbringing and how she discovered she was adopted. She speaks of the immense appreciation she had for her adoption. Hear the amazing discovery of her finding and meeting her biological family. Finally, Tarcia shares how she conjured up the creative idea for her podcast...

Meet Kaitlyn, who is from Louisiana, and has adopted a child with Hispanic nationality. Kaitlyn tells about her decision to adopt, helps us understand the difference between open and closed adoptions, and she gives us personal insight about the tug-and-pull parents might feel from both the perspective of the adoptive parent as well as the biological parent. Tune in today!

In this follow up to part 1, released on October 4th, we hear from Michelle as she shares her journey of adopting her two kids internationally. She shares how she came to adopt and how that process went. She tells her fears and how she supports and will continue to support her children as they experience their journeys. Finally, she explains how she maintains her children's countries and cultu...

Michelle, author and counselor, is a foster adoptee from England and was adopted by an American couple. We learn how she came to the states, her two identities, and topics of the complexity of acceptance, truth, and having or not having knowledge about your adoption. She discusses how to learn to trust others and how to come to terms with her adoption. Listen now!  You can find and follow Michelle...

Meet Rebecca, who is a dietitian, nutritionist, and adoptee. Learn about her adoption, how she got into the nutrition profession, how her eating habits and choices influenced or were influenced by her adoption, and how to connect your identity and lineage to your eating choices and habits. You can find and follow Rebecca here: https://www.nostringsnutrition.com/ IG: no.strings.nutrition nostringsn...

This episode may contain sensitive and triggering content and is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening. In this latest installment of Chat's with Kat, we hear from Melissa, who was adopted by family friends in her teen years. Melissa and Kat talk about her family upbringing and the circumstances which led to her adoption. Specifically, she recounts the pain and l...