Cele mai bune Adoptees podcast-uri (2025)

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Contentment With Dr Brett Furst 41:14

19h ago41:14

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What if we were content with being content? OK with feeling OK? Searching for happiness prolongs the search. Listen in as Brett and I dive into the big sea of contentment. The one between the high tide of happiness and the low tide of a low mood. Here's a link to Brett's previous interview https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/how-adopt…

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Root Work and Resilience: The Fight for Black Families 47:25

7d ago47:25

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Root Work and Resilience: The Fight for Black Families In this episode of Adoptees Crossing Lines, Zaira sits down with Tamara and Tracey Robertson, sisters, healers, and advocates serving as Healers in Residence with Movement for Family Power. Together, they discuss their journey of resisting the harms of the family policing system, while centerin…

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So I didn't want to go here with Mimi 1:03:14

18d ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Mimi is a senior in journalism at Ohio University and graduates soon. We connect because Mimi’s thesis project is about how China's one-child policy affects adopted Asian American women. This episode, we talk about OU and all I reminisce on the memories. Mimi went on a heritage trip to China, studied abroad in Hong Kong, and even did some birth sea…

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Ep. 80 Sara Easterly: Co-Author of Adoption Unfiltered & founder of Adoptee Voices 36:55

24d ago36:55

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Today we have an adoptee who was a guest on episode 50 where we discussed the dangers of calling adoption a blessing. Sara Easterly is an adoptee, essayist, and author of books that include Adoption Unfiltered: Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies, and award-winning spiritual memoir, Searching for Mom. She is the f…

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Healthy Growth With Cindy Jensen 39:18

1d ago39:18

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What does growth mean to you? How do we grow? Listen in as we dive into this BIG subject. Insights and practical guidance aplenty. Cynthia K. Jensen is a Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Cindy graduated Cum Laude from Milton College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. From 1990 to 2009 she was employed by another Wisconsin chi…

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Primordial Peace With Elmarie Arnold 59:29

3d ago59:29

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Would you like more peace? Does trauma drown out peace for you? Listen in as we dive deep and deeper still to find peace. Perhaps one of the most profound and powerful conversations in 542 episodes. Enjoy. Here's a bit about Elmarie: I WRITE TO BREAK THE SILENCE. I was adopted through the closed adoption system in 1966, just five days after I was b…

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Shifting With Ryan Craig 55:54

4d ago55:54

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So much of our lives has been based on protecting ourselves. And understandably so when we've felt so vulnerable and insecure. How would shifting our focus move us forward? Listen in as Ryan takes me - and you - on a profound learning journey. A truly mind shifting and belief busting episode. Ryan is adopted. He and his wife are the proud parents o…

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Emotional Freedom With Danielle Gaudette 45:19

6d ago45:19

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What we resist persists. How about more freedom instead? Listen in as Danielle dives into emotional freedom, what it means and how we enjoy it. Profound and practical. Here are two of Danielle's previous interviews on Thriving Adoptees: https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/upping-our-empathy-game https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.co…

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Authentic & Accepted With Ligia Cushman 54:39

14d ago54:39

54:39

Feeling free to be our authentic selves. Being accepted as we are. What does that mean for you? How can you help the people you love feel that? Listen is as adoptive mom and adoption professional Ligia shares what she's learned - and continues to learn - on two big topics. Especially as they relate to race. An eye opening episode. https://www.insta…

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Emotional Self Suffciency Amanda Timoteo 1:00:48

18d ago1:00:48

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What if we were to stop searching for happiness outside us? How would that be? How would that feel? Listen in as Amanda and I dive into what she calls emotional self sufficiency. Have you heard of that? I certainly hadn't. And it lead to a profoundly empowering conversation. We both loved it and hope that you do too. https://www.theanchorfamily.com…

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True? With Julie McGue 48:58

22d ago48:58

48:58

Truths can be elusive for us adoptees. Fantasies or nightmares may fill in the blanks. And truths can shift when we re-visit the past and ask others for their truth - their versions of events. This can lead to profound realisations. Listen in as Julie and I explore shifting truths, changes of mind and more. Julie Ryan McGue is an author, a domestic…

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Adoption, Privilege, and the Stories We Tell w/ Patrick Armstrong 51:28

26d ago51:28

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In this episode, we explore the complexities of adoption, privilege, and the narratives that shape our understanding of family. Through personal stories and critical reflections, we unpack the ways in which adoption is often framed as an unquestionable good while overlooking the systemic issues at play. We discuss the intersection of race, class, a…

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Ep. 79 Rae "Adoptee Reclaimed" & 5 Tips For a Better Life 42:26

1M ago42:26

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Hi again! The idea of adoptees reclaiming themselves have perplexed certain people for awhile now. If you aren’t adopted or haven’t had an in-depth conversation with someone who is adopted you might wonder “What do they need to reclaim?” Today’s guest is Rae from Adoptee Reclaimed. Rae is trauma-informed and versed in child development, brain-body …

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Blossoming With Brad Brooks 58:22

1M ago58:22

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What helps us blossom? What gets in the way? How do we overcome those obstacles? Listen in as we explore big questions with grace and depth. Brad stretched me out of my comfort zone into new insights. I hope this interview catalyses sparks insights in you. Foster parent Brad Brooks serves as the Executive Director of Southeastern Children’s Home an…

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Adoptee Identity & Research: Roots and Self-Discovery with Annalisa Toccara-Jones 50:18

1M ago50:18

50:18

Send us a textDe către Zaira

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In this season of life with Grace 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

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I was able to catch Grace during a brief break from Phd studies. It’s the holiday season and we spent some time in nostalgia with books from childhood: Boxcar children, Magic Tree House, and Series of Unfortunate events. We also talk about food and other books related to cuisine and also about Andrea Louie (advisor) book How Chinese are You. It was…

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Being Enough With Janelle Basham 52:39

2M ago52:39

52:39

Shame. Not being enough. Trauma. Listen in as birth mother Janelle shares insights on what helps us thrive and what gets in the way of thriving. She also shares how shifts in perspectives help us overcome those obstacles. Powerful. Impactful. Love this. Connect and find out more at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellebasham/ https://www.bravelove.o…

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I Almost Stopped Talking...About Adoption 12:27

2M ago12:27

12:27

Send us a text In this episode of Adoptees in Arms, I open up about a deeply personal experience—one that almost silenced me. A Facebook post challenged my voice, my truth, and my purpose, leaving me questioning whether sharing my adoptee journey was worth the pain. But through faith, reflection, and the encouragement of those who believe in me, I …

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Feeling Loved With George Dennehy 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

Born without arms in Romania and unwanted, George went straight from the hospital to an orphanage where he stayed until being adopted at 18 months. Relentlessly bullied at school he felt ashamed, full of resentment, mad at the world and God. Listen in as he shares his insights on the journey to thriving. An incredibly powerful interview. You're goi…

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Confidence With Jennifer Jue-Steuck 1:00:59

2M ago1:00:59

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Lacking knowledge of our history can impact our confidence. So what do we do? How can we be more confidence whatever the uncertainty of our roots? Listen in as Jen and I dive deep into overcoming some of our essential challenges as adoptees. From Laguna Beach (Orange County), California, Jennifer Bao Yu "Precious Jade" Jue-Steuck is an author, scre…

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Reflections on Grief, Healing, and Honoring My Mom 19:15

2M ago19:15

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Send us a textDe către Zaira

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Am I #adoptedenough with Rina 57:04

2M ago57:04

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In this episode, recorded back in the beginning of Dec 2024, I talk with president of @transracialadoptees at Ohio State, Rina. She also used to host a run podcast and shares more about how running and adoption have formed her identity and how it is always developing. Rina shares about one of her mission trips to Asia during middle school years and…

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Ep. 78 Eunnuri Lee: The power of content creating & Operation Olive Branch 55:37

3M ago55:37

55:37

Happy New Year! This conversation is a great inspiration for this next chapter. Eunnuri Lee is a Korean-American activist, visual artist, and adoptee who I stumbled across on Tik Tok. I was instantly intrigued by her multidimensional content, her whimsical makeup and Megan thee Stallion commentary. And the fact that she is an adoptee as well was sp…

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Fiercely Curious With Kim Sabanayagam 55:00

3M ago55:00

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Many of us adoptees have been asking questions for as long as we can remember. Who are we? Where did we come from? Why were we adopted? What drives our questions? What drives your questions? Listen in as adoptee and therapist Kim shares the fierce curiosity that drives her, coming through the toughest of times and more. Rich and deep. Just like we …

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Unlocking Our Potential with Carol Homden 46:33

3M ago46:33

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"The past is a place of reference, not a place of residence." A great quote from Roy T. Bennett. As adoptees we talk a lot about the past, our stories and more. This episode is all about the future. Creating our own future. Listen in as Carol shares insights and learnings on potentiality - unlocking our potential. But it's not all about us, it's ab…

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Ep. 77 Shania Ives : The Dunbar Project & Family Preservation 56:52

3M ago56:52

56:52

Hey there, love! Today we have Shania Ives as a guest! Shania is an adult adoptee from the UK, the Founding Director of The Dunbar Project, and a trainee integrative psychotherapist. Her mission is to create spaces for empowerment and growth within marginalized communities. Shania is the very first adoptee I’ve met whose adoptive parents strove to …

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Belonging With Jude Hung 45:05

3M ago45:05

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Do you yearn to belong? To feel a deeper sense of belonging? To feel you belong with others? With yourself? What would that mean to you? Listen in as Jude and I dive deep into this profound topic. Find out about Jude's book here https://www.amazon.com/Girl-without-Tribe-Between-Adoptees/dp/B0DJK4XS9F/ https://www.facebook.com/jude.a.hung https://ww…

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Innately Whole, Not Broken With Daryn Watson 52:43

3M ago52:43

52:43

So many of us feel broken. And that hurts like hell. How would it feel to be whole? A whole lot better. Listen in as Daryn shares his learnings from a very counter-cultural take on wholeness from adoptee Sydney Banks. Daryn really stretched me - in a good way - and that helped me to new insights. We both hope it catalyzes new insights for you. Here…

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At Our Best With Christine Tangel 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

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How do we feel at our best? Listen in as we explore the mind and body connection together with some simple ways to feel at our best more of the time. I loved this conversation and we both hope you do too. Christine Tangel is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in New York City. She h…

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Keep Moving Forward With Kristy Holt 47:12

4M ago47:12

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If you're in the muck, keep moving forward. You can move on. Listen in as birth mother Kristy describes how she got inspired and let her inspire you. Great life lessons. Great episode. Connect with Kristy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-holt-b36873339/ https://x.com/KristyAkakrissy Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed ps…

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Stepping Up Andy Coppenhall 44:35

4M ago44:35

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Where do we find the courage to step up? Listen in as birth father Andy shares where he found the courage to share his story to inspire others. Powerful. Be ready to be up-lifted. Connect with Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-coppenhall-2a92b4156/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their o…

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Ep. 76 Becca Flatt: An Expert on Estrangement & What is Forced Empathy 1:20:36

4M ago1:20:36

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Today I chat with Becca Flatt, who is a therapist and advocate specializing in adoption-related trauma, grief, and estrangement. A queer, Black, interracial biracial adoptee, she provides therapy exclusively for adoptees and consultations for both adoptees and adoptive parents. Becca facilitates an estrangement support group for adoptees with Adopt…

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What if our trauma didn't bother us? 57:34

4M ago57:34

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Sometimes it feels like we are going to drown in our tears. And that's really scary. So we stuff our feelings for fear of being overwhelmed by them. Or we deny them. Or numb them. What if there was another way? What if our trauma didn't bother us? Listen in as transracial and international adoptee Josie shares her liberating take on trauma. Profoun…

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Finding Your Own Way To Thrive With Ty Cliffel 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

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Have you found your way to thrive? Could you use some pointers on different ways? Is it about understanding trauma? Moving beyond identifying with trauma? Healing? Something else? Listen in as we discuss different ways to help you find your way. Ty is an adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth family for over 25 years. https://www.linkedin.c…

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By "outgoing" they meant I screamed a lot with Jasmine 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Jasmine works as a freelancer within broadcast journalism and uses her voice to speak about her experiences on various podcasts and other platforms. We talked about mental health from the roots to the current day, home and moving back, and using humor to alleviate the seriousness/ trauma. Follow on Instagram and reach out to @jasmine_moody_ Want to…

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Ep. 75 SOLO 3 Things to help close out the year! 19:56

4M ago19:56

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Hey, loves! Today I give you three actionables (including a book) that will shift the way you react to people and the situations around you. As well as a tip to release expectations. The holiday season can be disappointing with unmet expectations, I think I know something that will help :) BOOK: Addicted to Drama by Dr. Scott Lyons Support the show…

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Filling In A Hole In My Identity With Molly Mathews 51:34

4M ago51:34

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Did you grow up with a lot on your mind? A lot of questions about you are? Holes in your identity? Molly was born in Thailand and adopted in the US just before the age of 2. She felt holes in her identity and sometimes guilt about the questions she was asking herself. Listen in as she shares how she's grown and come into her identity as an adoptee.…

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Authentic With Anna Jinja 59:30

4M ago59:30

59:30

Anna used to spread hate about herself being adopted and did everything she could to avoid talking about it. Now she runs a podcast and discusses adoption all the time. So what changed? Listen in as we talk identity, transracial adoption and most of all, being authentic. Anna Jinja Mather was adopted from Seoul, Korea, and grew up in Iowa. Her hear…

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Episode 74. Tara Nolan: Adoptees Born in China Podcast & The Chinese adoption laws 1:17:50

4M ago1:17:50

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Today I sit with Tara Nolan who is the co-hosts of the podcast (ABC) Adoptees Born in China show, where adoptees from China can listen to and share their adoption stories. This is a deeply thought provoking conversation around the Chinese laws to abolish international adoption and the emotional outcry of the Chinese adoptees who are the last adopte…

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Wounded or unwoundable? 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

Nancy Verrier (the Primal Wound) says the adoptee's self is wounded. Richard Schwartz (No Bad Parts) says the Self is unwoundable. Do you see a clash? Who do you think is right? Here's the post: https://www.facebook.com/simonjbenn/posts/pfbid02vxmVkxqjJAh1FtkcQzaaSKSZ2pykMQf8Js4HEmjTcBiUiWvnexzjZpc1m59uxXiMl More on Richard Schwartz https://ifs-ins…

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Ep. 73 Ryan Jafar Artes: Afrofuturism and how to be walking poetry 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Ryan Jafar Artes, the host of adoptee Open Mic Tuesday zoom events and an award winning poet. We discuss: The act of Reparenting ourselves And how through the clear lens of sobriety, Ryan chose the community that poured into him. We touch on the imperative of supporting younger generations of adoptees, Afr…

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Ep 72. SOLO: Election, Estrangement, Project 2025 & Now what? 29:24

5M ago29:24

29:24

Hi friends, It's been a ruthless week but I'm here for you. Today I dive into the 5 things I've learned the past year on hiatus. Please note that I speak about my suicide ideations, mental health as well as mention the convictions of our president elect. I'll leave you with some nuggets of hope though. Sending you grace. Support the show CONNECT WI…

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Well Being With Jim Clifford 1:01:04

5M ago1:01:04

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Looking for health, happiness and success as you define it? Listen in as Jim dives deep into mental, emotional and relational wellbeing. I loved this and I learned lots from it. Jim and I hope you do too. Connect with Jim at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-clifford-obe-frsa/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists…

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The Rhythmn Of Spirit With Mj Buck 50:07

5M ago50:07

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Does music lift your spirit? Is it an escape for you? It was for Mj as a chid. It is now. She also uses music with clients in therapy sessions. Listen in as we go deep on escaping, spirit, people pleasing, being accepted and much more.... Mj is a music therapist-board certified (MT-BC) and licensed clinical social worker. Find out more about MJ at …

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Ep. 71 Gretchen Sisson: Relinquished: The politics of Adoption and the privilege of American Motherhood 1:22:53

5M ago1:22:53

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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Gretchen Sisson about her critically acclaimed book "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood." Gretchen is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, where she studies adoption and abortion. W…

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Taming The Tiger Webinar Replay 1:00:36

5M ago1:00:36

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Trauma can seem like a terrifying predator stalking us... Our world is scary and dark. This podcast is fundamentally different because it brings lightness to this darkness. · So you can see a dramatically different, friendlier world. And when you see better, you do better for yourself and loved ones. · So you can forge a peaceful relationship with …

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Do Adoptees Want To Heal? With Dr Joyce Maguire Pavao 48:39

5M ago48:39

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Do adoptees want to heal? Is healing even possible? Listen in as Joyce and I explore rarely asked questions about trauma. Why? To catalyse fresh insights for you on trauma's impact. I learned lots of from this and hope you do too. Here's the link to Joyce's previous interviews: https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/joyce https://thrivin…

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Understanding Ourselves With Sherrie Eldridge 1:00:15

5M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Thriving is about who we are as well as how we feel. Listen in as Sherrie and I go deep into identity and healing. Sherrie is a christian - and I'm not - so there's some different views and mutual respect. A particularly powerful episode. For well over two decades, Sherrie Eldridge has offered her unique voice within the adoption community, as an e…

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Freedom With Fiona Wells 1:01:45

5M ago1:01:45

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Has being adopted boxed you in? Do you want to feel free-er? Free? Listen in as Fiona shares her insights on what she's learning about freedom, seeing through imposter syndrome, shaking inadequacy off and more. Find out more about Fiona and her advocacy at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-wells-patch-9064071a5/?originalSubdomain=uk https://www.ou…

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Finding Myself With Samantha Jane Brooks 1:16:01

6M ago1:16:01

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How clear are you on who you are? Identity can confuse the hell out of us. Listen in as Samantha dives deep into finding herself. It may help you on your journey to finding your trues self or living from authenticity. https://www.drsamanthabrooks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-b-4763a94a/ https://x.com/DrSjBrooks Guests and the host are …

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