Episode description
Summary
In this episode, Myarae interviews Jessica Pearson, a transracial adoptee, about her adoption story and the complexities of adoption. Jessica shares her experience of discovering her ethnicity through DNA testing and connecting with her biological family. She discusses her relationship with her bio father and the challenges of navigating their newfound connection. Jessica also explores her feelings of being an outsider and the importance of embracing negative emotions. She highlights the need for ethical adoption practices and the support of biological families. Finally, Jessica shares her life coaching services and the importance of self-worth and self-love.
Takeaways
Adoption is a complex and multifaceted experience that involves loss, trauma, and identity exploration.
Adoptees may have mixed feelings about connecting with their biological families and may not always desire a relationship with their bio parents.
It is important to acknowledge and embrace negative emotions as part of the healing process.
Ethical adoption involves supporting biological families and considering the best interests of the child.
Self-worth and self-love are essential for personal growth and navigating the challenges of adoption.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:18 Jessica's Adoption Story
06:18 Discovering Ethnicity through DNA Testing
08:29 Connecting with Bio Family
10:19 Complex Relationship with Bio Father
11:46 Exploring Feelings towards Bio Father
16:33 Growing Up as an Adoptee
18:25 Comparison to Adoptive Sister
20:45 Expanding Parental Figures
21:38 Feeling Like an Outsider
23:01 Embracing Negative Emotions
26:02 Growth through Uncomfortable Situations
27:01 Meaning and Purpose of Adoption Experience
29:17 Perspectives on Adoption
31:15 Voices of Adoptees
37:22 Ethical Adoption and Supporting Biological Families
40:06 Importance of Self-Worth and Self-Love
42:29 Jessica's Life Coaching Services
46:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
Meet Jessica
Jessica Pearson is a Certified Life and Health Coach, Co-Founder of Path Nutrition and Co-Host of Weight a Minute Podcast. Her work dives deep into the world of anti-diet culture and self acceptance. She's on a mission to help people to break free from diet culture and develop a profound and compassionate relationship with both their bodies and food. Her holistic approach to well-being extends beyond mere nutrition advice; it's about fostering lasting transformations and nurturing an empowered mindset. Jessica is a transracial adoptee and passionate about elevating adoptee voices and holding space for everyone's unique experiences.
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Podcast: Weight a Minute {https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/weight-a-minute/id1583245619}
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