In this newest installment of the podcast, we hear Ana's story and learn about her. Like many, Ana is adopted from Russia. We learn about her adoption story and her search for and finding her biological family. Ana also touches on the complexities of adoption.
In this episode, we meet Michelle, who is an author, and tells her story of her illegal Canadian adoption. We learn of her growing up on a native reservation and then later into the foster care system in the United States. Michelle has written a memoir to recapture her story. Listen to this deeply personal compelling story! Where can you buy Michelle's book? Amazon Barnes and Noble Visit Michelle's Website Contact her here: info@michellegauvreau.com...
In this episode, we hear from Andrew, who is adopted from Russia. He recounts his journey of searching and finding his biological brother. He discusses that experience and the impact it has had on his life. Tune in today!
We hear from Lisa, who was adopted and works for Nightlight Christian Adoptions, which is headquartered out of California. We learn about Lisa, her connection to adoption, and how and why she chose to work for Nightlight. She also discusses the role of foster care with Nightlight and her specific roles within the organization. She touches on the Snowflakes Embryo Adoption Program. How can I follow and learn more about Nightlight Christian Adoptions? Website : https://nightlight.org Facebook : Ni...
Our very own host, David, interviews with our co-host, Kat, to share his adoption story! He discusses how he found out he was adopted, his upbringing, his relationship with his adoptive family, and why he started this podcast. He also reflects on the impact that social media has had on adoptees and parents alike and differing perspectives between adoptees and adoptive parents.
In this episode, we meet Kira, a Chinese Adoptee. Kira reflects upon her personal understanding of her adoption as she grew up through high school and college. She touches on her acting career and how she launched into the adoption advocacy space. She discusses the advocacy work she does now with the project Adoptees for Justice. Adoptees for Justice Website Here is where you can find Kira: www.kiraomans.com Facebook: KIra Omans Instagram: @kiraomans TikTok: @kiraomans...
In this episode, we hear from the podcast's own audio engineer, Roman, who was adopted from Russia before turning a year old. Roman and David chat about many topics, but ones which include his family, visiting Russia, aspects of Russian culture, how his adoption affected him growing up, and how he lives today based upon his experience. Tune in today!
In this episode, we hear from Masha, who interviewed back in Season 1 with David. This episode is an update to Masha's story. Masha shares some major updates she received about her family and documents. She shares the search experience and the emotional struggles and triumphs she faced in slowly finding out more information about her adoption from Russia and her biological family. If you are looking for documentation, you can find information through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at www.fo...
In this episode, we meet Amanda from Idaho and an adoptive mother, who adopted her daughter from Liberia. Listen in as Amanda takes us through the process of adoption, some challenges her family faced, and how she plans to help her daughter know her Liberian heritage. She concludes with great parenting advice.
*This episode contains content that is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening.* If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 988. In this powerful episode, we meet Anya, a published author, who wasn't just adopted once but twice. Hear as Anya shares her trauma-ridden story and how her personal situations and events affected her and how she became resilient and overcame all her struggles to become the person she is today. You don't want...
In this episode, we meet Simon Benn, a fellow podcaster adopted from England! Simon opens up about his adoption story as well as his journey in the adoption space and the challenges he has observed in the industry. He discusses the lack of focus on post-adoption support and the importance of addressing trauma while maintaining hope. He delves into the concept of thriving adoptees and the significance of connecting with one's true self. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the need to ...
This episode may contain sensitive and triggering content and is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening. Join us as we hear Irina's story of faith. Adopted from Russia at the age of 8, she shares the traumatic early upbringing she faced and how her conviction and faith in God saved and brought her into a better life. Listen as Irina shares her powerful testimony.
We welcome Katya, or Kathleen to the show. Hear the detailed story of her personal journey of arriving to the United States and her later journey to search for and reunify with her biological family. She shares great wisdom and what her future holds as her story continues.
Meet Marina, a Russian adoptee, from Arizona. Marina discusses the specific issues she faces with identity, and learning about her heritage. She talks about how her experience is similar but also different from other adoptees. Marina tells us about how she learned about her family and finding her identity.
Born in and adopted from Louisiana, Jess is a writer, works with children, and is an adoption advocate. Jess shares much reflective insight into her journey and how she came to be vulnerable in sharing her amazing story. She also shares the reunification process of meeting her biological family and some of the inward struggles she has faced as she navigates her emotions about it all. Tune in today to hear this great conversation!
Tarcia is an adoptee and entrepreneur, living in Florida, who has her own podcast about adoption. Adopted early, she speaks of her upbringing and how she discovered she was adopted. She speaks of the immense appreciation she had for her adoption. Hear the amazing discovery of her finding and meeting her biological family. Finally, Tarcia shares how she conjured up the creative idea for her podcast! Find and Follow Tarcia here: IG: @theadoptionjourneypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chann...
Meet Kaitlyn, who is from Louisiana, and has adopted a child with Hispanic nationality. Kaitlyn tells about her decision to adopt, helps us understand the difference between open and closed adoptions, and she gives us personal insight about the tug-and-pull parents might feel from both the perspective of the adoptive parent as well as the biological parent. Tune in today!
In this follow up to part 1, released on October 4th, we hear from Michelle as she shares her journey of adopting her two kids internationally. She shares how she came to adopt and how that process went. She tells her fears and how she supports and will continue to support her children as they experience their journeys. Finally, she explains how she maintains her children's countries and cultures, and her advice for other parents who want to adopt. You can find and follow Michelle here: IG: @the...
Michelle, author and counselor, is a foster adoptee from England and was adopted by an American couple. We learn how she came to the states, her two identities, and topics of the complexity of acceptance, truth, and having or not having knowledge about your adoption. She discusses how to learn to trust others and how to come to terms with her adoption. Listen now! You can find and follow Michelle here: IG: @themichellemadrid Tik Tok: @themichellemadrid Threads: @themichellemadrid Facebook: @leth...
Meet Rebecca, who is a dietitian, nutritionist, and adoptee. Learn about her adoption, how she got into the nutrition profession, how her eating habits and choices influenced or were influenced by her adoption, and how to connect your identity and lineage to your eating choices and habits. You can find and follow Rebecca here: https://www.nostringsnutrition.com/ IG: no.strings.nutrition nostringsnutrition@gmail.com...
This episode may contain sensitive and triggering content and is intended for mature audiences only. Please take care while listening. In this latest installment of Chat's with Kat, we hear from Melissa, who was adopted by family friends in her teen years. Melissa and Kat talk about her family upbringing and the circumstances which led to her adoption. Specifically, she recounts the pain and loss she experienced with her adoptive mother, which led to her emancipation, but which has also bettered...
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 his adoption through it all.
*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 photos have helped her not only capture these children's heartbreaking story, but also connect their exp...
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 how to heal from narcissism and abuse. You can find and follow Theodora here: Instagram: @soulfultheo...
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 her adoptive mother. She remarks upon her struggles growing up as well as many of the identity themes adoptees f...
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 siblings and parents, and her thoughts as she moves forward in her journey.
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 later this year and reconnecting to her Columbian roots for herself and her family. Find and Follow Me...
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 her experience. Listen to the strong feelings Anne shares about her adoption and how she feels her past is shapin...
