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 ..read more

*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 book, Practically Still a Virgin, today to hear more and an in-depth perspective of her story. Connect with Monica here: https://linktr.ee/monicahallauthor Visit her website here: https://www.monicahall ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 podcast into a vibrant community of voices, shedding light on the adoptee experience in ways we could only have dreamed of when we started. Each episode we've shared, story we've told, and voice we've amplified ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 discusses how she uses her work to help adoptees through their trauma, hurt, rejection, and perceptions of adoption. Learn more about Lynn's professional services here: https://www.sandowellness.com Questi ..read more