Wait, I'm Adopted?

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Welcome to the "Wait, I'm adopted?" Podcast. In this Podcast we explore some of the commonly asked questions, stigmas, biggest fears and other unexpected parts of adoption through the lens of an internationally adopted child.

Liz & Matt


    • May 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Episode 17: Lets Talk About Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 38:36


    Join us for Episode 6 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" for a discussion on the hardships of change. 

    Episode 16: Alyse's Story Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 29:37


    Join us for Episode 5 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" for the second part of our interview with Alyse!

    Episode 15: Alyse's Story Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 35:55


    Join us for Episode 4 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" for the first part of our interview with Alyse!

    Episode 14: Setting Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 33:58


    Join us for Episode 3 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk about setting boundaries. Setting boundaries can be hard, but they are worth it!

    Episode 13: Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 35:48


    Join us for Episode 2 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk about anxiety; how that can manifest in adoptees and some coping techniques Liz has developed over time. We also  want to remind everyone listening, therapy is also an AMAZING resource for anxiety. Though not mentioned in this episode host Liz has been and can attest to the benefits. 

    Episode 12: Season 2 Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 38:12


    Join us for Episode 1 of Season 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk about some of the tough things going on in the world right now and how that can feel as an adoptee. Please know that here at the Wait, I'm Adopted podcast we are here for you if you need someone to talk to. 

    Episode 11: The Man in The Mirror

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 36:13


    Join us for Episode 11 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk about the identity crises that can come with being adopted. 

    Episode 10: Family Fostering Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 28:15


    Join us for Episode 10 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk to our good friend Molly about her families experience with foster care and foster care to adoption. 

    Episode 9: Family Fostering Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 30:49


    Join us for Episode 9 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk to our good friend Molly about her families experience with foster care and foster care to adoption. 

    Episode 8: Unaccepting Family and Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 33:26


    Join us for Episode 8 of "Wait, I'm Adopted" where we talk about the difficult topic of unaccepting family and friends. When adoption is such a big part of who we are it can surprise us when other don't understand or have strong reservations about it. 

    Episode: 7 The Ugly Duckling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 33:36


    Join us for Episode 7 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? In this Episode we talk about not fitting in. Host Liz describes her experience growing up looking different than those around her and how that impacted her. 

    Episode 6: Seoul Searching Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 34:45


    Join us for Episode 6 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? In this Episode Megan, an international adoptee from South Korea, joins us to talk more about her adoption story. 

    Episode 5: Seoul Searching Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 20:40


    Join us for Episode 5 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? In this Episode Megan, an international adoptee from South Korea, joins us to talk about her adoption story. 

    Episode 4: Sticks and Stones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 29:19


    Join us for Episode 4 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? In this Episode we'll talk about some phrases that even though they may have been said with the best intentions, can come across much differently than intended to adoptees and their parents.

    Episode 3: Biggest Fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 32:11


    Join us for Episode 3 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? where we discuss some of our biggest fears and how they have affected us in the past, how they may be affect the future and how to confront them.  

    Episode 2: Common Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 30:12


    Join us for Episode 2 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? where we discuss some of the common questions about adoption and how we can address them. 

    Episode 1: Misconceptions About Adoption

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 30:46


    Join us for Episode 1 of "Wait, I'm Adopted? where we discuss some of the common misconceptions about adoption and how we can address them. 

    Intro: Get to Know Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 7:48


    Hey All - Welcome to the podcast "Wait, I'm adopted". In this episode we will introduce ourselves and talk a little more in depth about some of the topics we will be covering each week! 

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