You're Adopted.

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Have you ever gotten a sympathetic "oh" or millions of questions after telling someone, "I'm adopted"? Have you ever struggled with identity or family dynamics? Welcome to "You're Adopted" hosted by Joy, a 26 year old Chinese-American who was adopted by a white family in a white area. With this podcast, Joy hopes to create a space where feelings that come with being adopted are discussed and validated.

Joy Levine


    • Jan 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Hindsight is 2020: A Reflection on the Past Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 11:53


    In this episode, Joy reflects on the year! 2020 was a dumpster fire but it was an important year that came with a lot of growth and self-discovery.   If you're enjoying You're Adopted and you have the time - please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts I'd love to hear from you! E-mail feedback, stories, thoughts to youreadoptedpodcast@gmail.com   Follow along with me! IG: @youreadoptedpodcast FB: You're Adopted.   Thank you so much!! (sound downloaded from: www.bensound.com)  

    Part 2 - Peeling the Onion with Special Guest: Andy Hoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 19:45


    Joy and Andy continue to peel back the onion called Identity in this second part! They talk about the power external forces have on our perception of voices. Can you tell someone's ethnicity from their voice? (SPOILER: no, you can't, and shouldn't). Have a seat and join us!   I would love to hear from you! If you have feedback or if you'd like to share your story, you can send them to: youreadoptedpodcast@gmail.com   (Sound downloaded from: www.bensound.com)

    Part 1 - Peeling the Onion with Special Guest: Andy Hoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 16:34


    In this episode, Joy and Andy peel the layers from the onion called Identity; they discuss what it's like to be white-passing but also multi-cultural and what it would be like if everyone was blind. (Music downloaded from: bensound)

    Lessons from My Mom

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 13:06


    In this episode, Joy shares important life lessons she learned from her mom and shares some journal entries starting when she arrived to the states.   Email: youreadoptedpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youreadoptedpodcast IG: @youreadoptedpodcast   (Sound downloaded from Bensound)

    "But where are you really from?": My Thoughts on Microaggressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 10:30


    Hi hi hi! In this episode, Joy shares her feelings about microaggressions and how they are anything but micro!   (Sound downloaded from Bensound)

    "What kind of Asian are you?" Discussing Identity with Special Guest: Elle-Han!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 72:56


    In this episode, Joy has a conversation with her cousin, Elle-Han, who is also a transracial adoptee from China, about their shared experiences/feelings with being adopted!    (Sound downloaded from Bensound)

    "Why don't you want to meet your birth parents?": Thoughts on Birth Place and Birth Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 13:13


    In this episode, Joy talks about her thoughts and feelings surrounding her birth parents and birth place - she also reveals the meaning behind one of her favorite tattoos!   (Sound downloaded from Bensound)

    "Sometimes I forget You're Asian": Being a Transracial Adoptee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 16:29


    Have you ever been called a Twinkie or a Banana? In this episode, Joy talks about when she first realized she was different and the conflict between her two identities. How can she come to terms with them when she doesn't even know one identity in its entirety?    (Sound downloaded from: Bensound)

    You're Adopted: My Adoption Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 19:17


    Hello hello hello! In this episode, Joy will be talking about her adoption story. While she would love to provide listeners with an action-packed, thrilling adoption story, her story isn't far from the "average" adoption tale and that's okay!   (Sound downloaded from: Bensound)

    Trailer: You're Adopted.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 0:40


    Hi there! My name is Joy and welcome to, You're Adopted - a podcast dedicated to all things adoption! We'll be discussing all that comes with being adopted: feelings, struggles, accomplishments, and so much more!    (Sound downloaded from: Silverman Sound Studios)

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