Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive
549 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsLet's thrive.
Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive.
What does thriving mean to you?
Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving?
Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that...
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There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.
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Improving Adoptees' Lives One Day At A Time With Oriana Carey CEO
July 06, 2021 08:08 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBOriana Carey is the Chief Executive Officer for the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families. She is driven to ensure that the Coalition creates programs and services that ensure all children have a champion and that those champions have support. Oriana earned a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1991 and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1995. She is currently licensed as a clinical social worker in the State of Wisco...
Helping Adoptees Realise Their Potential With Rick Azzaro Executive Director
July 05, 2021 08:54 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBVoce (vō-chāy) means voice. Here's what Voce share on their website "We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people's lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive. Our agency (previously known as Family Design Resources) began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized for expediting adoptions and supporting families. Today, we provide consultation and training to agencies t...
Raising Resilient Adoptees With Sheila Chester - Adoptive Mom Wife, Non-Toxic Momma, Child Adoption Advocate, Natural Health Coach
July 02, 2021 08:09 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBHere's an excerpt from Sheila's website: "My story starts with my husband and I’s journey to become parents in 2008. I grew up in a seemingly uncomplicated and non-dramatic country home in the plains of South Dakota where struggles were few and far between. Not until this moment in my life had I experienced a setback of this magnitude. Going through infertility, and subsequently adoption, pushed me beyond limits I didn’t know I had. I learned more about myself than I could have possibly i...
Secure, Settled Adoptees With Natalie Lohneis Head of Adoption & Fostering Services
July 01, 2021 09:48 - 41 minutes - 37.5 MBNatalie Lohneis is Diagrama's Head of Adoption & Fostering Services. The registered social worker has over 18 years of post-qualification experience in work with children and families. This ranges from family support and safeguarding services to adoption and fostering. Natalie has extensive rounded experience through Local Authority work, and with charities and private organisations. The last 11 years of Natalie's career have been focused on family placement services, at a managerial/ cons...
From Cheating Death To Thriving With Joy Carter Transracial Adoptee
June 30, 2021 09:01 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJoy has her own podcast too so check it out at: https://feeds.captivate.fm/adoption-arena-podcast Connect with Joy at https://www.joycarter.co.uk/ https://www.adoptionarena.com/ https://twitter.com/joycartershow https://www.facebook.com/joycartershow/ https://www.instagram.com/Joycartershow/ https://www.youtube.com/user/JoyCarterComedian https://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-carter-485ab434/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their ow...
How Adoption Is Changing In The UK With Maggie Jones CEO
June 29, 2021 09:20 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBMaggie joined the Consortium of Voluntary Adoption Agencies in November 2018. Previously, she was Chief Executive of Foundation, an organisation dedicated to ending social exclusion which works with over 4000 of the most disadvantaged adults, young people and families across the North of England, providing resources and opportunities for everyone to achieve and belong no matter their personal circumstances. Before Foundation, Maggie was Chief Executive of Children England, the umbrella b...
Overcoming The Tough Stuff With Ereka Howard Adoptee & Foster Care Alumnae
June 28, 2021 09:18 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBEreka Howard is a speaker, an entrepreneur, Adoptee, and Mental Health Advocate. She has dedicated her life to the upliftment and empowerment of others. She is a fresh voice for a new generation. Ereka is a graduate of Texas State University with a BS in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counselling. Ereka is also a licensed Chemical Dependency Counsellor- Intern. After overcoming many hurdles throughout her life, Ereka now shares her life experiences. To...
Overcoming Obstacles & Thriving With Estella Swain Mom Of 3 & Acting Bureau Chief
June 25, 2021 11:07 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBEstella brings a lifetime of experience both personal and professional to help you. She's the biological mom of one and adoptive mom of 2 kids from the foster care system. Her story will inspire you and her insights will empower you so listen up, you're in for a treat. To connect with Estella check out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/estella-swain-652b0aa5/ To find out more about where she works: https://cyfd.org Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists ...
Changing To Thrive With FASD - Natalie Vecchione Adoptive Parent And FASD Podcaster
June 22, 2021 08:25 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBHere's a little about Natalie: "My name is Natalie Vecchione. I’m a homeschool mom of two and we built our family through adoption. Our son, who is almost 19, lives with an FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder). He has graduated from homeschool and he is working part time as a carpentry apprentice. Our typically developing daughter is almost 6 and we have a much different adoption journey with her, as we’re very close with her birth mom. In October 2020, my husband and I co-founded “FASD...
Being At Peace With Our Adoption Story With Sheryl Proulx Birth Mother And Executive Director Adoption Options
June 08, 2021 14:35 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBHere's an introduction from Sheryl - the first birth mom to guest on Thriving Adoptees. "I have been connected to Adoption Options since 1990, as I first came to the agency as a client dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Working with a professional social worker who provided a safe and non-judgmental environment for me to make a plan for my son and myself was incredibly impactful. I became a social worker and initially worked in Child Welfare as a case manager. In 2003, I was thrilled to ...
Raising Happy Adoptees With Jenna Howard - Adoptee, Adopter & Executive Director American Adoptions
June 07, 2021 08:27 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJenna feels blessed and is thankful that she was adopted and this really comes across as she shares her insights as an adoptee, someone who's worked in adoption since 1994 and adopted in 2013. She and her husband also have four biological sons. Here's what Jenna says: "I have always had a heart for adoption. As an adoptee and an adoptive parent, I know the blessing that adoption has been in my life. I love helping families experience that same blessing with their adoption journeys. I've b...
Bouncing Back & Moving Forward With Jenny & Cesar Parra
June 04, 2021 09:40 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWhen I came across the Parra family on Youtube I just had to get them on the show. Their kids exude the kind of positivity that warms my heart in a world where most of what we hear is talk about trauma. Jenny and Cesar share the story behind their family - a biological daughter, a son from a private domestic adoption and a boy and girl from the adoption system. They talk about giving their kids the support and understanding of who they are so they have the positivity and confidence to giv...
Enjoying The Adoption Learning Journey With Jason Weber Adoptive Parent & Director CAFO
June 03, 2021 08:52 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBJason and his wife Trisha first gained a passion for children in foster care while living and working in the inner city. Many of the kids and families they encountered in their neighborhood had experienced foster care at some point in their lives. Partially as a result of this experience, Jason and Trisha became foster parents and have been caring for and adopting children from U.S. foster care since 2001. They have had the privilege of adopting their five children from foster care. Jaso...
Trauma & Beyond - Karl Stenske Adoptee, CEO and Founder
June 02, 2021 08:47 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBKarl created Adopt Ed. to educate those who know an adoptee, adoptees and biological families who have an adopted child in the world. Here's what he says about himself "I am an adoptee. I lived my life dealing with the usual ups and downs that everyone faces; hopes and dreams, some met, some lost. I had a good a life. I knew I was adopted, but never thought it had much impact on my life. I was (and am) grateful to have been adopted by such a great family. Then, in 2009 I began to researc...
Overcoming An Overwhelming Fear Of Rejection With Adoptee David Bynum
May 31, 2021 09:58 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBWith the age of 60 on the horizon filmmaker David Bynum set out on a journey of discovery to find his biological family. After 58 years of not knowing where his true roots were or any family history, the need to search became overpowering and prompted him to begin his journey. He shares his incredible story from a happy childhood knowing about being adopted to an overwhelming fear of rejection in his search for his birth parents to resolution. For more about David https://fromaplaceoflov...
Empowering Adoptees With Ruth Marriott CEO
May 30, 2021 08:54 - 57 minutes - 53 MBHaving worked with young people for over 25 years, Ruth has extensive experience in developing services to support young people who have had challenging backgrounds. She is passionate about young people benefitting from services to help them grow into adulthood and sees stable families as a key way to encourage them to reach their potential. Families for Children Trust is a Specialist Voluntary Adoption Agency and charitable trust based in the South West of the UK. Families for Children be...
Helping Children Progress With Foster Parent & Advocate Jennifer Fell
May 28, 2021 09:23 - 48 minutes - 44 MBPolitical turmoil stirred Jennifer to move away from her corporate role to do something to help society. This led her her into fostering and then advocacy. She has been a foster parent for over 2 years. She currently has two children and is committed to creating efficiencies in the foster care system that allow to children to regain permanency, support relationships, and break the generational cycle of foster care. Fostering The Community's Mission: With the belief that children in our fo...
Helping Children See How Special They Are With Alex Ellis Foster/Adoptive Parent & Podcast Host
May 26, 2021 16:35 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBAlex Ellis hosts a Nashville podcast community focused on supporting and discussing foster care, adoption and all things parenting - even the sticky stuff. She's passionate about sharing what she's learned through her parenting journey - and continues to learn - with others. Listen in about coming from love, choosing who to listen to, staying curious and most importantly how we can help our adopted children see how special they are. It's all about curiosity, overcoming some of our own stuff...
Helping Adoptees Move Forward With Satwinder Sandhu CEO IAC
May 24, 2021 08:59 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBSatwinder is CEO of IAC – The Centre for Adoption. IAC’s mission is to place children from all parts of the world, both in the UK and overseas, in loving families and to work in a fair, transparent and professional manner with all individuals who need their services. He is a qualified social worker with 26 years experience across the voluntary, statutory and independent sectors. Satwinder’s passion for a better future for all children is clear as he shares what he's learned about helping a...
A Fresh Take On Fog
May 21, 2021 10:03 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen adoptees talk about the fog they're describing being unaware of the impact being adopted or relinquished has had on them. If that's the case then I was in the fog for 40 years. I was adopted at 5 weeks old, told about with the aid of a story book before my parents adopted a little girl before my second birthday. We had a good life, lots of love and care. A good adoption. At 40 I found out that my childhood teddy bear was a gift from my birth mother. My first reaction was curiosity. ...
Bouncing Back & Healing With Adoptive Dad Jesse Bradley
May 20, 2021 08:57 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBAt 3, Jesse told his parents that he wanted to be a professional athlete. His parents divorced when he was 7, and he became even more focused on academics and athletics during his teenage years. After graduating from Dartmouth College with a degree in Psychology, he was living out his childhood dream as a soccer goalkeeper. In Africa, he took a prescribed medication to prevent malaria, and it built up toxic levels in his system. He was fighting for his life for a year, and it took ten years ...
Being The Best Versions Of Our Adopted Selves With Interracial Adoptee Liza Stone
May 19, 2021 09:34 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBLiza was adopted from China by a white mom from the USA and a white dad from the UK and raised in a jewish family in the USA. Her mom is a clinical therapist who encouraged open talk about adoption. But that doesn't mean it's all been plain sailing... She talks about navigating some tricky issues especially around understanding her identity - feeling like a banana - yellow on the outside and white on the inside. She shares what's she's learned about bringing the different parts of ourselves...
Thriving With FASD - Robbie Seale, FASD Educator & Parent
May 17, 2021 09:40 - 37 minutes - 34 MBRobbie has 5 kids including 4 by adoption who came from very difficult beginnings. Her dream is for them to thrive despite this and FASD. A great episode full of her learnings on the way. Robbie's story is incredibly emotional and humbling. Listen to her as she's shares her highs, lows and learnings. She's taken everything that's happened into her commitment to helping others. Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) describes the permanent impacts on the brain and body of individuals pren...
Healing Adoption Trauma - My Journey So Far
May 15, 2021 16:37 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBI was adopted at 5 weeks old. I'm 54 now. I was lucky - adoption trauma didn't hit me until I was 40. Here's what I've learned so far. It runs counter to pretty much everything every other person in the adoption space says. So I'm not asking you to believe me. Trust only yourself. Make your own mind up. If you want to find out more check out www.thrivingadoptees.com Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. S...
100% Honesty About Adoption With Scott Casson-Rennie Adoptive Dad and Podcast Host
May 14, 2021 09:37 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBScott and his same sex partner didn't consider kids until they'd been together for 4 years. He tells an incredible story of perseverance, barriers and most importantly lessons. What comes through in spades is his passion for sharing what he's learned since 2007 - and continues to learn - as an adoptive dad to 3 sons. This passion led him to reveal more about himself and his family's journey than he expected. He's usually the one asking the questions on his own podcast so I think he revelle...
Thriving Despite Trauma With Suzanne Connolly CEO of Barnados Ireland
May 13, 2021 08:01 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBSuzanne was formerly the Director of Children’s Services for Barnardos, a role which she has held for the past 17 years. Suzanne led the transformation of Barnardos’ children’s services to become needs led and outcome focused with a clear organisational commitment to evaluation of their work. She is a qualified Social Worker. Suzanne has an immense amount of experience of working with children who have experienced singular or multiple traumas and how this often intersects with chronic disad...
Positivity & Wisdom With Mother of 5 and Exec Director TFACA
May 12, 2021 08:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMarion is a mother of 5 including 3 adopted sons and Executive Director of the Tennessee Foster and Adoptive Care Association. She shares her take on remaining positive in the tough times and relying on our wisdom to navigate the ups and downs of being an adoptive parent. There are lots of insights to help you be the best adoptive parent you can be here so settle into hearing from a great lady with a big heart. You can find out more about Marion, her books and the Association she leads at...
Positivity & Wisdom With Marion Rhines Mother of 5 and Exec Director TFACA
May 12, 2021 08:16 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBMarion is a mother of 5 including 3 adopted sons and Executive Director of the Tennessee Foster and Adoptive Care Association. She shares her take on remaining positive in the tough times and relying on our wisdom to navigate the ups and downs of being an adoptive parent. There are lots of insights to help you be the best adoptive parent you can be here so settle into hearing from a great lady with a big heart. You can find out more about Marion, her books and the Association she leads at...
Beyond Rejection
May 11, 2021 16:29 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBI've been scared of rejection a lot of my life. Sometimes it's held me back. Sometimes it hasn't. But understanding rejection has made my life a lot easier. In this video I share what I've learned about seeing through this to move on. There's a line between understanding trauma and moving past it. Here's my very personal and raw take on what I've been through and how I've come out the other side through exploring what rejection is. There's lot of stories and metaphors to guide you through....
Lessons In Healing From Adult Adoptee Daniela Mannucci
May 10, 2021 09:22 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBShe was given up at birth and spent the first two years of her life in an orphanage before being adopted by what turned out to be a totally dysfunctional couple. Daniela talks healing for adoptees being open to where they come from and addressing the pain of what's happened. She talks about self exploration and whether we're still rejecting ourselves because of the past. The power of what she shares is difficult to put into words so dive in for some deep insights on healing from the insid...
Lessons From Jeanine - An Adoptive Mother of Two Grown Up Sons
May 08, 2021 14:26 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJeanine shares how acknowledging the origins of the adoption whilst embracing the present as it unfolds allows us to thrive. She talks about psychology as a tool rather than the be all and end all of thriving. It's a deep conversation as we go beyond the trauma to the truth of who we are. For more about empowering adoptees to thrive visit: https://www.thrivingadoptees.com https://twitter.com/_simonbenn https://www.facebook.com/simonjbenn Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned...
Lessons From An Adoptive Mother of Two Grown Up Sons
May 08, 2021 14:26 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBJeanine shares how acknowledging the origins of the adoption whilst embracing the present as it unfolds allows us to thrive. She talks about psychology as a tool rather than the be all and end all of thriving. It's a deep conversation as we go beyond the trauma to the truth of who we are. For more about empowering adoptees to thrive visit: https://www.thrivingadoptees.com https://twitter.com/_simonbenn https://www.facebook.com/simonjbenn Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned...
Supporting Your Adopted Children Through Trauma With Jay Vaughan
May 06, 2021 08:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJay Vaughan is a dramatherapist, Theraplay Practitioner & Supervisor, Somatic Experience Practitioner & Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist. She was brought up by step parents which sowed some seeds for her work. Her early experiences working in children's homes set her down a path to help children who've been through trauma and supporting their families. She combines her role of Clinical Director with CEO of Family Futures. She's a keen advocate for more support for adoptive families. ...
Supporting Your Adopted Children Through Trauma
May 06, 2021 08:45 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBJay Vaughan is a dramatherapist, Theraplay Practitioner & Supervisor, Somatic Experience Practitioner & Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist. She was brought up by step parents which sowed some seeds for her work. Her early experiences working in children's homes set her down a path to help children who've been through trauma and supporting their families. She combines her role of Clinical Director with CEO of Family Futures. She's a keen advocate for more support for adoptive families. ...
Helping Families Succeed With Adam Pertman
May 03, 2021 10:57 - 48 minutes - 44 MBAdam Pertman is President, CEO and Founder of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, a unique national nonprofit organization that provides research, resources, education, training, consulting and advocacy to improve the lives of children, families and the professionals who serve them. NCAP’s mission is to update child welfare policy and practice in the U.S. so that they progress beyond their traditional “child-placement” model to a new paradigm focused on enabling children and thei...
Helping Families Succeed
May 03, 2021 10:57 - 48 minutes - 44 MBAdam Pertman is President, CEO and Founder of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency, a unique national nonprofit organization that provides research, resources, education, training, consulting and advocacy to improve the lives of children, families and the professionals who serve them. NCAP’s mission is to update child welfare policy and practice in the U.S. so that they progress beyond their traditional “child-placement” model to a new paradigm focused on enabling children and thei...
The Voice In The Adoptee's Head
April 28, 2021 08:37 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBYears ago people were locked up for saying they heard voices in their head but I've yet to meet someone who doesn't have one. They may not have realised it's not them. They may not have realised they have one. But they ALL have one. The negative voice in my head, the inner critic, the internal terrorist, the enemy within me started squawking early in my life. It really ramped up after some particularly nasty bullying when I was at scout camp. It grew louder as I grew older. Being adopted...
Primally Wounded?
April 27, 2021 10:53 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBNancy Verrier's seminal book the Primal Wound is much read and talked about in the adoption world. It had a profound effect on me. But not for the reason you might expect. This video challenges the theme of the book in a way that runs counter to a lot of thinking. That challenging might just give you a glimpse of hope. If it does that for one person I'll be delighted. More hope, understanding and challenge at www.thrivingadoptees.com https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com https://www....
Relaxing Into Parenting Your Adoptive Child So They Thrive
April 26, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAnna grew up biological siblings, an adoptive sister and a sister who her parents fostered. They also fostered many pre adoption babies. Her early years fuelled a desire to desire to help others. She studied to become a social worker and has specialised in adoption since 1988. She's now CEO of Adoption Focus a voluntary adoption agency. There's a lot of negative narratives about adoption and Anna shares her insights on rising above this and ignoring the noise to thrive. She talks about cop...
Relaxing Into Parenting Your Adoptive Child So They Thrive With Anna Sharkey
April 26, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBAnna grew up biological siblings, an adoptive sister and a sister who her parents fostered. They also fostered many pre adoption babies. Her early years fuelled a desire to desire to help others. She studied to become a social worker and has specialised in adoption since 1988. She's now CEO of Adoption Focus a voluntary adoption agency. There's a lot of negative narratives about adoption and Anna shares her insights on rising above this and ignoring the noise to thrive. She talks about cop...
Informed Intuition - Learning To Thrive
April 22, 2021 11:07 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPhyllis and her husband always knew that having children and adoption were going to be part of their life. They thought that their love would be enough for their children to thrive. But they found out fairly soon that it wasn't enough. Nothing was working. One eye opening moment was reading her daughter's diary where she shared her the dark thoughts and feelings. Phylis took it upon herself to find out everything she could about her kids, adoption, trauma and special needs. She shares a...
Informed Intuition - Learning To Thrive With Phyllis Stevens
April 22, 2021 11:07 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBPhyllis and her husband always knew that having children and adoption were going to be part of their life. They thought that their love would be enough for their children to thrive. But they found out fairly soon that it wasn't enough. Nothing was working. One eye opening moment was reading her daughter's diary where she shared her the dark thoughts and feelings. Phylis took it upon herself to find out everything she could about her kids, adoption, trauma and special needs. She shares a...
Helping Parents Be The Best They Can Be
April 19, 2021 09:15 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMike and Kristin's passion is helping parents be the best parents they can be. They explain exactly what that means and how that helps children thrive: Feeling connected to their culture Having discovered their identity Recognising past trauma and feeling whole Having a purpose and making a positive impact on the world. To do that they discuss some big principles and specific practical help based on errors that they've learned from the "school of hard knocks" For more about their confe...
Helping Parents Be The Best They Can Be With Mike and Kristin Brown
April 19, 2021 09:15 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMike and Kristin's passion is helping parents be the best parents they can be. They explain exactly what that means and how that helps children thrive: Feeling connected to their culture Having discovered their identity Recognising past trauma and feeling whole Having a purpose and making a positive impact on the world. To do that they discuss some big principles and specific practical help based on errors that they've learned from the "school of hard knocks" For more about their confe...
Thriving So Your Children Can Thrive
April 19, 2021 09:14 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB"Why am I sitting here all by myself?" asked her son. Sue and her husband had to wait 4 years when biology wouldn't give their son a sister to make their family complete. Sue fell in love with her daughter and adoption. It changed her life. Then it changed her career. That gives her a unique perspective she's delighted to share with others. How thriving as parents helps children thrive too and some essential shifts in perspective she's seen for herself. Lots of simple and practical st...
Thriving So Your Children Can Thrive With Sue Armstrong Brown
April 19, 2021 09:14 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB"Why am I sitting here all by myself?" asked her son. Sue and her husband had to wait 4 years when biology wouldn't give their son a sister to make their family complete. Sue fell in love with her daughter and adoption. It changed her life. Then it changed her career. That gives her a unique perspective she's delighted to share with others. How thriving as parents helps children thrive too and some essential shifts in perspective she's seen for herself. Lots of simple and practical st...
How to help adopted children succeed in life with Spencer Paskett
April 19, 2021 09:14 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSpencer's uplifting story starts with 11 failed placements including one stillborn child, his wife's two bouts of cancer and countless miserable sleepless nights. But the couple were always coming from love so they just keep going. More than anything else, they wanted to share their hearts and home with children - loving them like children are meant to be loved. He shares what he's learned on the back of painful experience - insights on the big issues on adoptive parents' minds: Recog...
How to help adopted children succeed in life
April 19, 2021 09:14 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBSpencer's uplifting story starts with 11 failed placements including one stillborn child, his wife's two bouts of cancer and countless miserable sleepless nights. But the couple were always coming from love so they just keep going. More than anything else, they wanted to share their hearts and home with children - loving them like children are meant to be loved. He shares what he's learned on the back of painful experience - insights on the big issues on adoptive parents' minds: Recog...
Trailer
April 14, 2021 14:28 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBThriving Adoptees is a new podcast to inspire and empower adoptees and adopters. The aim - all adoptees thrive. Each episode explores how to make that happen with stories, interviews and insights from adopters, adoptees and leaders in adoption. So why I'm doing this? I was adopted at 5 weeks old and told about it so young I don't ever remember not knowing. I didn't suffer any adoption trauma until I hit 40 when I found out my childhood teddy bear was a gift from my birth mother. This c...