ABC Adopted Babies from China

To the first sit down solo episode! A time to reflect on genetics testing, relationships— parents, bad therapy, and hustling. I've done voice memos before and those were short but sitting down and recording for about a half hour felt even more cathartic. It's a huge reason to have started this and also to keep doing it. I am @landoftarashen on instagram.  If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Instagram/ Facebook and @ABCPod venmo. Thank you for listening!

Molly shares her experience and story and  In the process of completing residency. It was wonderful being able to reminisce but also have a conversation we didn't have when we were teenagers. Molly has known she wanted to be a doctor since a young age, connected to Chinese culture growing up, and visited China a few times. She recently bought a house, got engaged, and adopted a dog. Thank you for sitting down to chat @mowwyjane!   If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook/ Instagram. Thank you for listening!

This recording is from August 2022. There is also conversation about addiction, abuse, and other material. We had to shift our recording platform and the quality may be choppy at times.  ----more----We are here at 60 full episodes! It was wonderful to sit down and speak with TJ over the summer. TJ responded to one of the many social posts asking to hear more adoptee stories. TJ is very open to sharing about her experience and create a channel to share more about other areas of her life experience.  Originally grew up in Massachusetts and then Georgia, TJ shares about the dichotomy with her parents and how her relationship has been impacted since addiction. Follow @tjrozy on instagram. ----more----If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you for listening!

Abby is a new board member with AKA after becoming a member a year ago and really beginning her exploration with adoption. Abby shares about the origin story of how her parents came to adopt and more about her relationship with identity during adolescence into college. It is wonderful to speak with fellow adoptees who are incorporating their interests into their everyday lives! Abby also has a background in psychology and mental health. Questions for the biological children and siblings– How was growing up with an adoptee? Book rec from another adoptee is How to not die alone by Logan Ury. Follow @abbyrusnak_ and @also.known.asinc. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

I was excited to speak with Alex more about her adoption and career after staying with her dog, Cam. Alex shares memories of how she started to develop an interest in fashion. Also, Alex shared some deep memories from primary education years that many adoptees can relate to. Thank you again @paulybyalexforalexandrapauly for reaching out to me to watch @cam_dog_official. For skin care questions, reach out to Alex! Check out these podcast shows: Ologies, Perfume room, and Fat Mascara. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Annabelle and I met at the Asian adoptee Global meetup back in April. We sat down and chatted during Mother's day weekend. I enjoyed the energy and conversation we had about adoption and how Annabelle feels about her journey and relationship with her mother. @annabellexmair on Instagram. Please reach out! Annabelle would love to hear more stories from others. The Brooklyn half marathon was this past weekend. Heart goes out to the runner who passed on after completing their race. Check out great groups and resources @also.known.asinc @fccny @cci_adoptees @adoptee_love. Thank you for listening to ABC. We are on major podcast platforms including Apple and Spotify. Email adoptedbabiesfromchina@ gmail or message adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on instagram if you would like to share your story.

ＮＥＷ ＥＰＩＳＯＤＥ。ＹＥＡＲ3 “I wrote this with the intent and passion to share my story with others and hope it helps them share theirs or find something in their story that resonates or that helps them understand themselves more.” Katie has been working for a few years on her memoir about adoption, loss, and the process of knowing and learning more about oneself. She even got her MFA while writing and now working on finalizing and sharing her story @uprootedmemoir. In addition to writing her story, we both have spoken and grown with one another during our journey over the past 5 years. Between moves and friendships coming and going, the two of us have maintained our connection. I asked Katie to come and share more about UPROOTED as well as her perspective on connecting with the adoptee community. Both of us have learned a lot from the community and NYC. Check out @uprootedmemoir page as well as other great groups and resources @also.known.asinc @fccny @cci_adoptees @adoptee_love If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Hello year 3! It may be something we hope has ended but not something we have forgotten. Kate shared her experience studying and working in China. It was nice to sit down with Kate's adoption experience on this first episode of entering year 3. Follow Kate @kateququdavis If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees or has met adoptees and became a big part of your life. I would love to hear your story too.

Happy two years! I didn't pick the timing but it so happens this one is the first to have a return guest. Part 2 with Danny, host of The Shape of a Star Podcast received some news. He is a Chinese adoptee from Hong Kong (Italian and Chinese parents) who spoke on Episode 33 from May 23, 2021. He thought he knew all about his story but then - Aghast and shock! The news was fresh, recorded on March 23, 2022 only hours after the discovery in his family's story. The Shape of a Star Podcast is live on all podcast platforms. Follow @theshapeofastarpodcast on instagram and Facebook, @theshapeofastar on twitter, or email theshapeofastarpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

I had the opportunity to speak with Kelli about her adoption to Japanese American parents. Kelli is at a university in California with a focus on Asian American and plans to pursue more research and education in the future. This conversation has resources and explanations about Asian American and adoption. @kaleidoscope_for_kelli on instagram where you can see her art! If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

On this episode of ABC, witness how social connection in real life relationships can be built. Amanda and I connected on instagram through the podcast account and then we met two days later at an Also Known As Inc. event. I was able to speak with Amanda in person and also here about her short film, Yuan Fen. This is a project Amanda worked on in her senior year of undergraduate with a team of 40 people or so including 3 advisors, composer, and others. It was really cool to hear about the inception of this short and how it came to fruition. Spoiler alert on her short film and also about Lilo & Stitch. Amanda shares more about her own experiences with her adoption growing up and how the red thread connection holds a key place in her perceptions. We (me) dived into Pixar animation as well as other pop culture from our adolescent years. Watch Yuan Fen short by Amanda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n14eUqZ1h0 and follow her on instagram @amanda_sparso. Turning red premieres March 11. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

It's a Valentine's episode with @hopeeatsnyc. Hope is a chef, musician, and Chinese adoptee I met via Also Known As. There is some talk about relationships but mostly the conversation is about food and how we have related to Chinese culture being adoptees.  Hope and her sister were engaged with their adoption for as long as they can remember and now getting closer to 30, she started to connect more to identity and adoption in her own way. Follow @hopeeatsnyc for NYC eats and her cooking. Too Good To Go is an app helping to save food from being thrown out. You can check out a more in depth conversation about Hope's experience with food and cooking on on @captaincooksfood Show Spicy Memories @spotify!

It's the 50th episode! Happy Lunar New Year 2022 to those who celebrate. This episode is a solo short one without the usual intro because I am playing back the trailer and inserting some reflective thoughts. Lives we impacted– So far only have spoken to friends close to me and learned about their view of friendship with me or their own stories and challenges growing up. We are all human and despite the adoption focus here, I don't think I would've heard these stories from others. Adopted from Ningbo– Correct pronunciation in this one? Since starting this show, I did pick up learning and practicing with others in mandarin. My neighbor and her friend speak the dialect from Ningbo which is pretty surreal! Haven't spoken to other adoptees too much– but now I have. From other parts of North America and being introduced to others in Europe and even Australia through this experience. Katie shared about her passion for writing and speaking about adoption and it still remains to this day. The emotion/ complexities behind it even when things have happened in our life. @Somewherebetween.fam on IG - Lunar New Year Episode, Chinese adoptees  If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

As we all go through the various moments and stages of identifying with our adoption, community and reflection are always helpful. Mary decided to focus her video documentary thesis on Chinese adoptees while also connecting with the community. This conversation gives more insight into our parents who are our blood and to the parents who raise us. We are also not obligated to others for the decisions and choices related to our own adoption experiences. Follow Mary @maryy.ri. Shout out to @bebensmith If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Victoria is from Wisconsin…. no no. Victoria is really from China like most of the guests on this show. Happy New Year, not yet Lunar New year to all! This first episode of 2022 contains some adult language. We also have special guest, Carmella (Victoria's cat) It is fitting Victoria shares about her experience with finding communities that helped her build strong relationships throughout the ongoing pandemic. Also, I hear from Victoria about thoughts on children and funny anecdotes from her trip back to China. @bananafish4011 on instagram. Shout out to @Adoptee_love and adoptee.portraits If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

XiuXiu lives in the Netherlands. This conversation goes into family dynamics, names, and search process. I enjoyed speaking and hearing more about her story. Family is challenging and sometimes as adoptees we can make some choices in regard to how dynamics will play out and how we choose to command our identity. This recording was also done before the NYC marathon 2021. It has been over a month since completing the race. Follow @karlijnwu. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Maddy shares her story and how she found out the truth behind her adoption from Hong Kong. We talked about her search and about how doing all the work, you still have the thoughts and feelings that do always come with reunions. We discuss therapy and working on self awareness as life throws challenges and how the hardest part about having a disability is society. Also, Shoutout to adoptees in entertainment, connect! @madylinming and her website by the same name. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Warning: This set of recordings start off very strong on the emotions side. I found there was less and less need to do the memos related to the search DNA process. This is the third and last part of the recordings from when getting a DNA test done. It was a process and I learned the value of not letting the events take over my emotions. Calm responses resulted in better overall experience. I am @landofrunningtara on instagram. Thank you for listening! If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Lily is in Canada and has been attending law school so far online. Soon she will go to England for part of her program studies. Lily is also one of six siblings and we really delve into the conversation that many of us probably have had in our minds about living and making the most of or circumstances. There is not much we can do but we can frame our mindset. Also having a willoughby as a pet is something I haven't heard of in North America but Lily did! Follow @lifeoflilygrace.

This is a longer episode for this show with Sien! Sien is seeking to learn more about others and working in her own business as a life coach focused on Highly Sensitive people. She moved to Amsterdam to pursue dance and lives there today.  This conversation, Sien shares her experience connecting with work in adoption, birth roots, and the present time. She shares about the importance of taking time and space when it comes to being involved in adoption as a hobby. I learn about her perspective in distinguishing between adoption and our core selves and how to go about it from a life coach experience.  Sien shares a very helpful note about ISO code and how this is super helpful for those conducting searches 55 minutes into the show. Reach out @sienziya. Wai Society, Chinese adoptees sharing stories on Facebook China Roots Zoeken - facebook.com/chinarootszoeken.nl 55 minutes in- ISO code is an international code used by some hospitals, your DNA can be matched without travel to China. They can be compared via email. - iso.org

This episode we talk about Kira's experience as an actor, dancer, partner, and how her identity has shifted throughout. Follow and learn more about Kira's work on @kiraomans, Instagram and Kira Emily Omans on Facebook. Her episode of Powers Rangers: Rise of Ninja can be viewed on Nerdbot studios and she will have an appearance on an upcoming episode of CSI Vegas.

Hello everyone! Thank you for listening to my voice. This is part 2 of recording about the search. Ultimately these go deeper where I talk about family, feelings about myself, and even speak mandarin. I thought releasing 2 of 3 today was a nice time with tomorrow being the day I celebrate my birthday. I realized I had been saying the date incorrectly in mandarin and also how wild it is to hear myself try too. It is 号 not 日 (hao vs. ri). ICSA- International Child search Alliance China Also Known As - International adoption non profit celebrating 25th anniversary Sept 17-19. Link here to sign up Adapted Podcast with Kaomi

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Speaking with shmoopie on this episode about adoption from Vietnam to the US. She is @ishmoopie on all the socials. We talk about blogging about her trip back to Vietnam, learning how to use chopsticks, move to Texas, and how she searched for resources to learn about Vietnamese adoption. We also celebrate being normal and hearing others stories. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Taylor is someone I met in person at an adoptee event. She grew up in NYC and decided to move away for a bit of time when going to college. This conversation shows how small and connected communities really can be. Especially toward the end of the conversation, do we focus in on the essence of living life. Also, we as humans enjoy listening and relating to one another. Average and relatable :) Follow Taylor @babyt131313. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

The comedy duo-- From Adilooloo and Tarafoofoo, this week's episode is another personal one for me! There are people who come and go and others who stick around (and this one is a long episode 90 min!). Adi and I met and became roommates for three years in Maryland. He is now in Indiana pursuing a Phd and I thought it would be great to record and share some of the wisdom from conversations we have had/ currently having. Amongst the jokes and goofiness, there is a wonderful perspective and true honesty shared. I realized speaking with Adi here too that we are truly a result of the experiences which form our perspectives and differences in opinions. Also, a nice special appearance from my current roommate.

The Shape of a Star Podcast is coming to a streaming service near you. But before Danny releases his show for all to hear, he is stepping in the interviewee spot on podcasts like this one. Danny is an adoptee from Hong Kong who knows his birth family and has a younger sister adopted from China. Danny shares his journey from highschool color guard to becoming a school counselor who also believes in transparency. This episode and content definitely is more sassy than the usual ones inclusive of some accent/ voice changes. This time I ask a spin off question on what you do not want to hear from other adoptees. Check out @theshapeofastarpodcast and @lodestarslagoon. Geek Therapy Certification - CGT, Certified Geek Therapist If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees and they became a big part of your life, I would love to hear your story too. Tara PCT - Podcaster Catching Talks HA

NOTE: About halfway through the conversation, CCTV does come on in background Ivy lives in California in the US. She has been in the process of finding her birth family and hopes to share her story as a way to find them. Ivy is very interested in Chinese culture and the birth family search community as well. This conversation reflets more on Ivy’s childhood and how it has influenced her present. Ivy’s story on Our China Stories References: Research China, GED Match, 23 Mofang, DNA Connect If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees and they became a big part of your life, I would love to hear your story too.

Aloha! From Hawaii, to Arizona, and soon Oregon. Megan informs and shares her passion about sustainability and the work she has done with children in various environments. Her work has taken her all around the United States and even New Zealand. Recently working in the mental health world, specifically horticultural therapy with adolescents has gotten her more curious about her adoption and upbringing in the US. We talk about the beginning stages of searching and in depth about the emotions related to understanding how adoption impacts life. From learning terms and to understanding how mental health of yourself and others has a big impact on who you share your story with, Megan eloquently provides a fresh perspective on talking about your adoption and your story. Megan hopes to also connect with other adoptees to hear your stories. Follow Megan @meganlodon3 and her sustainability blog @outdoorsustyed. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees and they became a big part of your life, I would love to hear your story too.

It's been a whole year which means a whole new season. If you would like to share your story please email or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

If you would like to share your story please email or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

A wonderful part of being able to speak with one another is finding some aspects of each others stories that we can relate to or simply just learn. Myla was left with a note with her birthday and also has been back to where she is from, Guangxi. Myla is now in Oregon and going to Washington state for an internship. Myla also shares about her adoption as a child but always had an understanding and connection. Follow Myla @myla_li and her art page @myla_makesart. 七星公园 Seven Star Park in Guilin Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, Chengdu, Shanghai are the locations that seem to be on many heritage tripsIf you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees or has met adoptees and became a big part of your life. I would love to hear your story too.

Rachel is an adoptee who came to NYC for college and decided to stay. I noticed Rachel’s posts about sex positivity on instagram and finally reached out to her to discuss more about her story! She also happens to be a New Yorker too. This is an episode where you get two people who are very comfortable expressing and talking about sexuality and admitting how hard it is to stick with a hobby. We also admit how it is easier to share online without having to see anyone in person because of covid. Kenneth Play If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees or has met adoptees and became a big part of your life. I would love to hear your story too.

Happy day off for some? It is a government holiday in the US. Sara is a dancer, personal trainer, board member of AKA, and grew up in New York. We dive into the conversation about returning to China. Sara shares what she would say to her younger self and provides perspective on her future trip back. Listen to the wisdom and joyful laugh Sara shares with Tara (me had to insert that for the rythm)! Follow @sara_cd on instagram and @also.known.asinc. Happy 25th anniversary AKA and happy to meet you Sara! 我很高宗认识你。Don’t mind my new roommates conference call in the background. It is what it is. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening! Also anyone who knows Chinese adoptees or has met adoptees and became a big part fo your life. I would love to hear your story too. Also Known As Inc. - alsoknownas.org Families with Children from China - fccny.org Oohjacquelina Jewelry - oohjacquelina.com

I realize 3.5 hours is not actually too long to be in theater or watching a feature film these days but for children, I would argue so! If you would like to share your story please email or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Haley is pursuing a Masters in Divinity. This episode (Number 25!) and on a nice snowstorm day, Haley provides a relatable rundown on faith and her personal experience about how her adoption and her future goals connect with faith. She also shares about possible interest in working within racial justice ministry and anti- racism. We go into a very involved talk about family diving deep into discussing family and the idea of parenting. Haley really provides a lot of thoughtful insight to make you think more. Follow Haley @hazyhuds on instagram and @misshaleyhudler on twitter. China’s Hidden Children - Kay Ann Johnson To Save the Children of Korea: The Cold War Origins of International Adoption - Arissa H Oh Note: We also really got into a conversation about Pixar’s recent animated features which is not included in this episode as it may spoil some of the plot. I may share as a bonus! adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com

Follow MeMe @mcollier96 on instagram. Also check out her new blog that she created with a fellow medical student that focuses on the medical student perspective of topics not related to medicine. If you would like to share your story please email or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Juliana and Fig (hedgehog) joined the podcast to talk about recent events in life. Between growing up in New York City and deciding to pursue education in Canada, Juliana decided to switch from veterinary to history studies. We talk more in depth about relationships and there really isn’t that much of a difference between men, women, gender fluid, transgender; all humans have their own way of communicating and some are better than others. @julianaclark88 on instagram. FCC- Families with Children from China If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

We also talk about the inspiration behind his ink, 15 tattoos and counting and Zach provides his perspective on being your true authentic self regardless others trying to influence you. Follow Zach @zphoenix14 on instagram with any questions and also to see his tattoos. I was surprised but we did not get into a long conversation about Harry Potter like I thought we would! If you would like to share your story please email or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Sage is a student in Canada studying science with a focus on trans and bipoc mental health related to trauma and adoption. They share their experience about gender identity and the LGBTQ community. It was very insightful to learn and hear about their journey with adoption and becoming their own individual. I also asked Sage about their experience with relationships and we also talked about pronoun usage. Follow Sage @sageandspicepaintings because art is still very important to them. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Mia is currently pursuing her masters from American remotely and hopes to finish in person in DC in the future. Mia shared her experience and her journey from graduating to thinking of what to do for work. She is currently working on a couple of projects that connect to her adoption and potentially has a project in the works to bridge Chinese Americans and adoptees. If you would like to connect with Mia, you can email. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Xiaoling is currently on the East coast in the US. She is a wonderful person who I have had the pleasure of speaking with and getting to know over the past few months. Xiaoling talks about her birth date, her connection to her adoption, and how adoption is complex. We also really dive into family and friendships and get really honest about the tough dynamics but also the amazing things about the two. Follow @xiaolingkeller and her new adoptee account @adoptee_love which focuses on “moments of loving life and self love by adoptees.” Xiaoling created this account after we recorded so it is not mentioned on the recording. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

NOTE: The begining of this episode there's is a delay/ echo on my part but it gets better. Here's to new equipment right? Grace is a student at Penn State University in Happy Valley, PA. Her discovery of the adoptee community is very new and she has taken it all in stride. She also talks about Grace also is the creator of the Made in China(ish) podcast. You can follow Grace @gracetom_ and her podcast @madeinchinaish_podcast on instagram. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Alia is another Chinese adoptee living in NYC who also happens to be co host of Somewhere in Between podcast. Alia spoke about her experience as a Chinese adoptee with a Chinese mother and Pakistani father. Alia shares more about the meaning behind her names and the significance of how these contribute to her as a person. We also geek out about video games and NYC. At the end I go on a mini explanation about kids and work. Follow Alia @nerdy_noot_noot and Somewhere in Between pod @somewherebetween.fam on Instagram. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

Hello! Here is a bonus (Bloopers) episode and/or "a special one。" It is also #InternationalPodcastDay which I gather is relatively new。 Enjoy the short segment of Bloopers from the in person recording session with Ben。@bebensmith on instagram and Becoming Ben Smith on Youtube. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

The guy Chinese adoptee episode is here. This conversation with Ben was very sweet and mindful of the sensitivity we all may feel about family and ourselves as individuals. Ben also shares more about having two gay dads and his entire family and sharing and being a part of the LGBTQ community. He also shares perspectives with dating and more about the origins of his youtube channel, Becoming Ben Smith. You can follow him on IG @bebensmith. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

I tend to do that a lot in situations when I go to places I am not familiar with. Another year of being alive has arrived. It so happens that my birthday is in line with the same day of an episode release. I appreciate hearing those who have gained value from this podcast and also having an opportunity to fine tune my communication skills. It seems fitting that there is some rain in the background as Katie and I speak as it feels very in line with my personal outlook. My instagram is @landofrunningtara (More running -- yes) and Katie is @katieiless. If you would like to share your story please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

This episode we speak with Jade who is from the UK. Jade is an anthropologist who studied abroad in Hong Kong and also went on a heritage trip. We go into more discussion on struggling with mental health and aspects of human behavior. Follow @jade.laverick on Instagram. Please email adoptedbabiesfromchina@gmail.com or DM @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Instagram/ Facebook if you would like to share your story. Also, please rate and review! Thank you for listening! Since recording, we are also on Twitter @chineseadoptpod. I would like to again thank bensound for the tune!