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 biological families and how positive those experiences have been for her family. Listen in to discover the numerou...
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
*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 adoptive parents and her need to save herself and her sister from further abuse and suffering. Despite her h...
Jul 12, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 "refind" and "rediscover" her roots, layers, and former self. She also hopes to be a guide for other ad...
Jul 05, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 Taylor Shennett here: https://linktr.ee/shennettt Visit www.voiceofadoptees.com...
Jun 28, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 real meaning of “mother/mom/mama”. Join us as we walk down the “fork” which directed Ilya’s life. #2Worl...
Jun 21, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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.
Jun 14, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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/
Jun 07, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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/...
May 31, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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/
May 17, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 Becca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawellington/ Her personal website: https://www.reb...
May 10, 2023•53 min
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/
May 03, 2023•1 hr 26 min
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 that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/...
Apr 29, 2023•54 min
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/
Apr 26, 2023•39 min
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/
Apr 24, 2023•43 min
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/
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr
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/
Apr 23, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Join us as we discuss Kelsey Fortier's adoption story. Topics ranging from searching online for her Russian family, using 23 and Me, and discussions about health and the importance of knowing it. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/
Apr 11, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Featuring Anna Heard, a young woman adopted from Russia who recently found her biological family. Voice of Adoptees is a podcast that empowers and connects adopted people around the world. https://voiceofadoptees.com/
Apr 09, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 1
