Voice of Adoptees

In this episode, we hear from Cody, a Russian adoptee. Cody shares with us his adoption experience of coming to the United States, not knowing much information about his biological family, the support he received from his new family, and the trouble he experienced to claim US citizenship. Cody shares his perspective on how he faced difficulty connecting with others but how grateful he feels about...

*An Update* In our newest installment for Season 2, we are featuring a new segment called Chats with Kat. In our first episode of the season, we hear returning Russian adoptee, Svet, give an update to her story of visiting an orphanage in Ukraine to continue her humanitarian work as a photo journalist. She powerfully tells the story of visiting this orphanage, in the midst of war, and how her phot...

Meet Theodora, an adoptee from Denmark! Theodora is a psychological and spiritual counselor who works to help adoptees recover and heal from trauma and abuse. In this episode, hear her story of how she struggled to simultaneously live with her adoptive parents and live her purpose of helping adoptees. She tells us about how she got into her work, how to set healthy boundaries, and strategies for h...

In our latest episode, we hear from Kat, who is also our podcast producer! Kat was adopted from Russia and learned of her adoption when she was 7 years old. She tells of her self-discovery when she learned that she was adopted and how her learning greatly impacted to need to know "Kat". Hear the strong feelings Kat expresses about her adoption and how it affected her relationship with he...

A sneak peek of what's to come on season 2 of Voice of Adoptees

In this newest episode, Claire, a Russian adoptee, speaks on various topics that most adoptees can understand and appreciate. Claire was adopted at 2 years old, along with 3 other Russian adoptees to complete the family. She began questioning her background after high school and has experienced the pains of being an outsider. She touches on topics such as her childhood, her relationship with her s...

We meet Sara who hails from Kansas and works in adoption advocacy. Listen in as we hear her story of living through two different foster families and a different perspective of working for child services. We gain exclusive access to someone who has witnessed, firsthand, the foster care system and the trials and tribulations that come with it. Be a Guest: voiceofadoptees.com

In this episode, we meet Melissa, a Columbian adoptee, who found out she was adopted at 19 years old. She recounts this experience and her various emotions about her upbringing. Melissa shares her thoughts on the struggles and tensions she faced growing up in her adoptive family as they connect to her culture and race. We also learn of her excitement and hopes for visiting her biological family la...

This episode contains sensitive content. Please take care while listening.  In this newest episode, we meet Anne, a writer and writing coach.  She dives deep into her perspective about her adoption through a lens of deep-seeded identity loss and trauma.  Anne explores her current life challenges and experiences and how her adoption has changed her outlook on her life as she "woke up" to...

In this conversational episode, we hear Terry's story of adopting 4 children from Romania, Russia, and the United States.  We hear her tale of adopting her children and the complications she's faced.  She expresses hope and desire for her children to visit Russia and share in the Russian culture with her children.  Also, she tells us of her experience of her children's search for their...

*Content featured in this episode may be disturbing to some listeners. Please take care while listening.* This week, we meet Ksenya, who was adopted at the age of 9, from Russia.  Tune in as we hear both her raw and traumatic experiences from her time in Russia and her difficult transition to her new adoptive family in the United States.  She opens up about her struggles to connect with her adopti...

Tune in this week as we hear Daria's inspiring and passionate story of her memories, both uplifting and adverse, with her birth parents as well as her time with not one but three orphanages and three different adoptive families. Adopted from Russia, around the age of 6, she conjures vivid memories of her unique adoption experience and her trip back to Russia. Daria takes a multiyear odyssey to...

We welcome Taylor, who is adopted from China.  She is an adoption advocate and online influencer. She joins us to discuss her work on adoption advocacy, her search for her birth family, challenges she faces, including navigating the One Child Policy, and connects her past to her personal perspectives about adoption.  Listen to find out more and connect to her thoughts and story! Connect with Taylo...

What do you do when you come across a metaphorical fork in the road? We welcome Ilya, who dives deep into his story about discovering his Russian heritage and how he copes with having two mothers.  We gain insights on connecting to his birthday, his struggles with adoption growing up, his reflective thoughts of learning about his adoption as he got older and being part of two families, and the rea...

Annie shares what it was like feeling forgotten by her adoptive mother, then discovering her biological mother in Russia was arrested. Tune in to find out more.

Yari shares what the unknown of being adopted means. We get to listen to Yari's journey from the start to present day. Will Yari make it back to Russia? Listen and find out. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Masha Schmitt shares her adoption story from Russia and how she was able to hold onto her Russian language. We get to enjoy hearing about Russian folk dancing, opera singing, returning to Russia at just age 10, and so much more. Connect with Masha on Facebook or Instagram . Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Alexander Smith joins the podcast to discuss the major culture differences he faced throughout his life. From an orphanage in St. Petersburg to Maine, and finally ended up moving to Oregon. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Wellington joins us in this episode discussing her journey as an adoptee, starting at just 2 years old. After obtaining a PhD, she just finished her first authored book that will be released this Spring 2024 on the history of adoption. Becca shares emotional stories about having her own biological children and to the trauma that faced from her sister's passing. Connect with...

Adoptive parents have a voice too. Tonight, Dr. Cheryl Schunk shares her journey of adopting David and together they reminisce on their trip back to Smolensk. A very special episode of deep emotions and the journey of discovery. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Svet Jacqueline joins the podcast to share her adoption story and how she ended up in Ukraine as a Documentary Photographer. We get into deep discussions on adoption, how her life has been, and where she is going. To view Svet's work, please check out her website at https://www.svetjacqueline.com Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/___svetj/?hl=en Voice of Adoptees is a podcast...

Rita joins us this evening to discuss her story and remind everyone to never give up. Adoption is complicated, but with the proper support structure it is manageable. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Masha was adopted from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1992. She joins us tonight to discuss the complications of her adoption and lack of information. Will Masha ever be able to take a trip back to Russia? Listen to find out. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Ever wondered what it would be like to move back to your birth country? Join us as we listen to Sasha's amazing story of growing up in the United States and ending up in her birth country of Russia, having kids, and getting married. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/

Today we speak with Nikita Powers on his adoption story. Being adopted at the age of 8, he has many memories of the orphanage and Russia. Listen to him share his views on adoption, what it is like battling his Russian side vs American side, and much more. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/