Podcasts about adoption trauma

Are you curious if you have any stored emotions or trauma that might be causing your illness, preventing you from achieving your or even just showing up as the best, authentic version of yourself? I invite you to take my FREE Stored Emotions and Trauma Quiz.In this episode, you'll hear a recap of the four most popular episodes from season one, covering why addressing trauma is more important than managing stress, how teeth grinding signals survival mode, the power of breathwork for emotional resilience, and how syncing your heart and brain can change everything.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction[01:45] The four most listened-to episodes of season one[02:20] Episode 34: Why It's More Important to Address Trauma Than Stress[02:50] The connection between trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation[03:25] How trauma shapes your perception of the world[04:00] The impact of big T and little T trauma[04:30] Why addressing trauma helps you feel limitless[05:10] Episode 40: If You're Grinding Your Teeth You're In Survival Mode[05:40] The emotional and nervous system connection to teeth grinding[06:10] How trauma and emotions change your face and jaw structure[06:40] The link between trauma, anger, and TMJ pain[07:15] The importance of connecting with the divine[07:50] Why deep trauma work strengthens your spiritual connection[08:25] Episode 9: Breathing For Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Resilience[08:55] How breathwork saved a soldier's life[09:30] How breathwork shifts physiology and emotions[10:05] Michael Roesslein's journey through anxiety and adoption trauma[10:40] The impact of adoption trauma even with a great childhood[11:10] The power of somatic work in healing trauma[11:40] A simple breathwork exercise to calm your nervous system[12:15] Episode 35: Syncing Your Heart and Brain Changes EVERYTHING[12:50] What heart-brain coherence really means[13:20] The benefits of heart-brain coherence[13:50] The connection between heart-brain coherence and flow state[14:25] How regulating the nervous system improves overall well-being[15:00] The science behind the heart's electromagnetic field[15:30] How HeartMath research changed the understanding of coherence[16:05] A simple technique for syncing your heart and brain[16:40] The power of intentional hugging for emotional regulation[17:15] How to use heart-brain techniques in daily life[17:50] How to get support and continue your emotional healing journeyThe Four Most Popular Podcast Episodes:Episode 34: Why It's More Important to Address Trauma Than Stress | Spotify or AppleEpisode 40: If You're Grinding Your Teeth You're In Survival Mode with Dr. Nirvani Umadat | Spotify or AppleEpisode 9: Breathing For Nervous System Regulation and Emotional Resilience with Michael Roesslein | Spotify or AppleEpisode 35: Syncing Your Heart and Brain Changes EVERYTHING | Spotify or AppleResources Mentioned:Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza | Book or AudiobookHeartMath | WebsiteInstitute for Functional Medicine | WebsiteBecoming Superhuman episode on How Childhood Trauma Can Define Your Health | Spotify or AppleFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Thrive Mama Tribe | WebsiteThrive Mama Tribe | InstagramThrive Mama Tribe | Skool

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, host Rebecca Gruenspan speaks with Cam Lee Small, a Korean American transracial adoptee and licensed clinical counselor. They discuss the complexities of adoption, including the importance of understanding parenting goals, the emotional journey of adoptees, and the significance of adoption literacy. Cam shares his personal experiences with reunion, identity, and belonging, emphasizing the need for empathy and support within the adoption community. Important Links:- Cam's Signature 12-Week Adoptive Parenting Consultation Group [next cohort begins Summer 2025] - Adoptee Consciousness Model - Mental Health Resources at Cam's Website - Instagram: @therapyredeemed- Cam Lee Small on LinkedIn- Cam Lee Small on Facebook- Cam's article in the Sage Family Journal // Adoption Literacy: A Practical Guide for Counselors. - BIPOC Adoptees - Sweet Peach Tree- RG Adoption ConsultingChapters00:00 Understanding Adoption: Goals and Strategies02:27 The Journey of an Adoptee: Personal Reflections06:01 The Letter to Future Adoptive Parents11:22 Reunion: The Complexities of Searching for Birth Family21:40 Belonging: Navigating Identity as an Adoptee29:12 Adoption Literacy: Empowering the Community37:17 Navigating Adoption Resources40:29 The Importance of Early Support44:24 Core Themes in Adoption48:58 Common Issues Faced by Adoptees55:14 Creating Safe Spaces for Adoptees01:00:44 Building a New Kind of Village01:02:34 Empowerment Through Understanding01:06:37 Final Thoughts and AdviceTune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com

"I was one of these slight skeptics; I was like, well I've been breathing all my life, what can breathwork do for me?" -- Kellan Bacon Hear the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JKBNQJYFFZT18Z0XSMHHTH37 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kellan Bacon, a gender-expansive, transracial adoptee from China, who was adopted as an infant in 1998 and now resides in Cardiff, Wales. Kellan has recently launched a professional practice called Kai Ming Holistics, where they utilize breathwork and other embodied modalities to support others on their healing journeys. Kellan shared their personal adoption story, highlighting the complexities and challenges they faced growing up in a transracial family. They discussed the common narrative of being "saved" through adoption and how they eventually came to realize the profound impact of adoption trauma on their life. This awakening occurred during a mental health crisis around the age of 20, leading Kellan to explore their identity and the interconnectedness of their experiences as an adoptee and a queer individual. We delved into the transformative power of breathwork, a healing modality that Kellan discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic. They explained how breathwork can help individuals access and process trauma stored in the body, particularly for adoptees who may have pre-verbal or pre-cognitive trauma. Kellan emphasized the importance of having a trained guide during breathwork sessions to ensure safety and support. ===============

In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan engages in a profound conversation with Simon Ben, an adoptee and podcast host, about the complexities of trauma in adoption. They explore the definitions of trauma, the importance of understanding one's own emotional baggage as an adoptive parent, and the journey towards healing and thriving. Simon shares his personal experiences and insights from his podcast, Thriving Adoptees, emphasizing the need for open communication, nurturing environments, and the significance of being trauma-informed. The discussion highlights practical strategies for adoptive parents to support their children and themselves in navigating the challenges of adoption. Important Links Thriving Adoptees Simon Benn The Primal Wound by Nancy Newton Verrier The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D. Unraveling Adoption Holly Ann Petree - Addy's Hope Adoption Agency Michael Neill Rupert Spira RG Adoption Consulting⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠The Adoption Roadmap Chapters 00:00 Understanding Trauma in Adoption 02:56 Navigating the Adoption Journey 05:34 The Impact of Parental Awareness 08:55 Defining Trauma and Its Effects 11:37 Coming Out of the Fog 14:52 The Role of Insights in Healing 17:46 Finding Happiness Within 20:38 The Essence Beyond Trauma 23:55 Being Trauma-Informed and Healing Obsessed 26:54 Practical Strategies for Adoptive Parents 29:56 Understanding the Layers of Trauma 32:54 The Spectrum of Primal Wounds 35:47 Creating a Nurturing Environment 39:13 Navigating Triggers in Adoption 45:45 The Importance of Open Communication 52:34 Creating a Supportive Environment for Children 55:29 The Birth of the Thriving Adoptees Podcast 01:01:37 Unpacking Emotional Baggage 01:06:07 Understanding Somatic Therapy 01:12:07 Tactical Advice for Adoptive Parents Tune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday and Friday mornings. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review!  THANK YOU! For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠support@rgadoptionconsulting.com

Finding Empowerment through Sex Work as a Korean Adoptee with Kayla Tange "I can be in my body, and in that moment, I feel safe." -- Kayla Tange   EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Kayla Tange, a Korean adoptee raised by Japanese-American parents. She has navigated a unique and complex journey through life as an exotic dancer, performance artist, and sex worker. Kayla shared her adoption story, detailing her early life in an orphanage in Seoul before being adopted at six months old. We explored how her experiences with ADHD and autism influenced her career choices and her desire for connection. Kayla candidly discussed her entry into the world of sex work, revealing how it provided her with a sense of empowerment and control over her body—something she felt was taken from her during her adoption. Throughout our conversation, we touched on the themes of identity, belonging, and the emotional complexities that come with being an adoptee. Kayla's reflections on her work and the connections she forms with clients highlighted the often misunderstood aspects of sex work, challenging stereotypes and emphasizing the agency she feels in her choices. Kayla also read a powerful piece from her contribution to the anthology Whorephobia, which delves into her experiences and emotions surrounding her adoption and her work. Her insights offered a profound understanding of the intersections between adoption, identity, and the search for belonging. This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of adoption and the ways in which individuals navigate their identities and experiences. I encourage listeners to reflect on Kayla's story and the broader implications it has for understanding adoption and the diverse paths that adoptees may take. ===============

Are there ongoing effects from your adopted child's trauma history that impact them & their behavior? Effects that also affect you? Then this episode is for you! I'm Dawn Baggett, post adoption mom coach. If you're an adoptive/second mom, I invite you to join the *Circle of Second Moms* here: http://dawnbaggett.com/landing/opt-in-to-fb-group Or visit dawnbaggett.com to learn more about post adoption coaching with me. You can also help others discover this podcast by leaving a good rating/review. A big thank you to those of you who do so!

It's not easy to transition into a new family. What is your story of adoption?

“They [our kids] can't be more regulated than you are. They can only be as regulated as the least regulated person in the house.” - Stacey Uhrig EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Uhrig, an adoptive parent and certified trauma recovery coach. Stacey shared her journey into adoption, which began after her own struggles with infertility. She emphasized the emotional complexities and challenges that come with adoption, particularly the trauma that both adoptees and adoptive parents may face.  Stacey discussed her experiences raising two boys adopted from Korea and the significant insights she gained about trauma, attachment, and the impact of early disruptions in a child's life. We explored the importance of understanding the emotional wounds that children may carry from their past experiences, even before they come into our homes. Throughout our conversation, we highlighted the need for adoptive parents to do their own emotional work in order to better support their children. Stacey shared valuable resources, including her own ebook, What is Trauma Really?, and her podcast, Flip Your Mindset, both of which aim to educate and empower those affected by adoption.  We also touched on the misconceptions surrounding trauma and the importance of approaching parenting with empathy and an open mind. This episode serves as a reminder that understanding adoption trauma is crucial for creating a nurturing environment for our children. I hope this conversation resonates with adoptive parents and encourages them to seek knowledge and support in their parenting journey. ===============

There's no manual for adoptive parenting. There's no step-by-step plan to prevent adoption trauma and guarantee beautiful, healthy attachments with no hiccups. Join Dave and Ann Wilson in part 2 of their conversation with Drs. Gary Chapman and Laurel Shaler about the complexities of adoption and the importance of communicating love in their unique way. Show Notes and Resources Learn more from Dr. Gary Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com, or on Instagram, Facebook, X, or YouTube. You can also check out his podcasts! Learn more from Dr. Laurel Shaler at https://www.drlaurelshaler.com/, or on Facebook, X, or Insta. Grab their book "Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages® Approach," Gary's book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, is also in our shop! Want to hear more episodes by Dr. Gary Chapman, listen here! This week, for a donation of any size, we'll send you "Peace over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You're Never Good Enough" by Faith Chang as our way of saying a huge "Thank you!" for partnering with us toward stronger families around the world Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network

Today I'm talking to Beth Syverson, an adoptive mom, host of the podcast Unraveling Adoption and mother to a son who struggles with his mental health and substances.Beth discovered that her son's issues stem from trauma (which is quite common). His trauma however, is one many people don't think about; adoption relinquishment.What Beth and I discuss is relevant to you whether your child is adopted or not. But if you're like me, and adopted your child, it will be eye-opening indeed.You can find Beth's Free Community for adoptive parents (and parents through foster, kinship, surrogacy, etc.) at APtitude. This is her free "start here" resource for adoptive parents who really want to learn more about adoption trauma. And you can join her email list here.Show Notes for other resources and sourcesTranscriptFind our FREE Parenting Guides Here"I just wanted to let you know that I'm so thankful for your podcast! ...I'm so happy I discovered it!" Speaking of Teens Listener^If you feel the same way, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps people know the show is worth their time to listen. Tap here, to go to Apple podcasts, and scroll down until you see the STARS to tap on the last star, then tap on “Write a Review” and let me know what you love about the show. If you're listening in Spotify, you can also rate the show by going to the main episode page and tap the 3 dots to the right of the follow button, tap rate show and tap the 5th star!Thank you in advance for helping me help more parents!I drop new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so please tap Follow on the main episode page, so they'll be ready for you in your app.You can reach out to me with ideas for the show or guest suggestions here. Thanks so much for listening! Check out PARENT CAMP - a monthly membership where you will learn how to strengthen your relationship and decrease the conflict with your teens and tweens (while improving their behavior.) Plus, expert advice on everything from drug use to screen time and everything in between. Join our Facebook Group for Free Support for Parents and others who care for Teens (and get immediate access to all the parenting guides above!) Connect with us on Facebook or Instagram Get the FREE GUIDE, "Emotional Awareness Strategies"

Hey there! Do you ever find yourself feeling lost in the noise, trying to navigate life without a compass? You might have been told to follow a certain path, only to end up feeling more confused and disconnected. It's like being stuck in a maze without a map, left feeling unsure and unfulfilled. But what if I told you that there's a way to find your true north and experience genuine growth and fulfillment? Feel the power of aligning your core values with your path to personal growth and authentic leadership. It's time to break free from the noise and step into intentional living where your values, goals, and dreams align with. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the transformative journey of overcoming obesity with gastric bypass surgery. Uncover the significance of core values in personal growth and authentic leadership. Explore the challenges and growth found through private adoption, embracing the journey with grace and resilience. Navigate the complexities of early menopause and fertility issues, finding strength and hope in the midst of change. Learn the essential tools for building emotional resilience to thrive through life's transitions. My special guest is Andrea Johnson Andrea Johnson is an esteemed professional in the field of leadership empowerment, specializing in guiding executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction, and confidence. Her unique background as an adoptive parent and her experiences navigating mental and physical wellness while growing up internationally have contributed to her deep understanding of the significance of emotional resilience and core values in personal growth. With a specific focus on enhancing communication and corporate culture within teams, Andrea is dedicated to equipping female leaders with the skills to think critically, create imaginatively, and lead effectively. Her personal journey of overcoming various challenges has solidified her commitment to intentional living and authentic leadership, making her a credible and insightful guest for today's discussion. Connect with Andrea Johnson… Website: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrea.m.johnson.180 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theintentionaloptimist/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnson-the-intentional-optimist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@intentionaloptimist?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUQ47fVQzItvM2NEAtLZ2Q Connect with Dwight Heck! Website: https://giveaheck.com (Free Book Offer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Giveaheck YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheck LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-raymond-heck-65a90150/ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheck The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction and Background of Andrea Johnson 00:01:22 - Andrea's Professional Work and Passion 00:03:01 - Andrea's Childhood and Early Challenges in Korea 00:12:00 - Impact of Childhood Experiences on Addictive Behaviors 00:14:28 - Missionary Homes and Traveling 00:15:29 - Food and Safety in Korea 00:17:27 - Personal Growth and Contrast 00:19:15 - Aha Moments and Self-Reflection 00:25:23 - Daily Reflection and Spiritual Tools 00:26:57 - Coping with anxiety and meltdowns 00:27:31 - Finding comfort in spiritual practices 00:29:41 - Overcoming childhood trauma 00:33:37 - Reflecting on personal growth 00:40:01 - Adoption Trauma and Emotional Struggles 00:41:39 - Societal Comments on Weight and Body Image 00:43:13 - Understanding Biological Factors in Weight Management 00:45:45 - Overcoming Shame and Realizing Personal Authority 00:51:52 - Embracing Core Values for Personal Empowerment 

Would he hate us for loving him this much? We didn't know. Would he see this as the ultimate act of betrayal? We didn't know. Would he embrace the help we had finally found for him? We didn't know. What we did know was our son needed help, help our love couldn't give him. Hi Neighbor, Today I want to take you back to the beginning. The beginning of this podcast with a story of one of the most difficult days in my life. In this encore episode, we'll explore the theme: 5 Ways To Love a Child of Adoption Trauma. Looking back on that day, I realized how much anxiety my wife and I had been living with. We were overwhelmed, we couldn't breathe, and we felt like we were drowning. As I've talked with many of you, it's quite apparent how much anxiety you're living with as well. There are so many things I've learned since that day about how to navigate the challenges of anxiety and adoption trauma. It's my prayer that my story will give you Help, Hope, and Healing in your adoption journey. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts. Here is a short video to show you how.

Monique Pangari was born in Australia in 1972 at the height of the ‘Forced Adoption Era.' Relinquished at birth and adopted at 6 weeks of age, she grew up in a family with two older adopted siblings. As a result of this complex experience, along with the rollercoaster of FOUR ‘search and reunion' journeys, early pregnancy and parenting, and now estrangement from multiple family members, she has now ‘come out of the closet' (again) to talk about the detrimental impacts of relinquishment. Monique was driven to study psychology and psychotherapy to try to make sense of something no one was talking about. She has spent her 30-year career studying, integrating and teaching others about the significance of relational attachment, the impacts of pre-verbal trauma, and family dynamics where relational attachment disruption has occurred. Monique has worked with many adoptees, birth mothers and adoptive parents, both in a government-funded organization (PASQ) and in private practice. She specializes in mind-body integration for addressing complex developmental trauma. She has also trained hundreds of professionals in expressive, symbolic and somatic trauma recovery processes. Through her business, Healing Adoption Trauma, Monique offers therapy, consultation, supervision, online webinars, and training for professionals — specifically for adoptees, their families and other providers working with this population. Her work centers on healing the pain of relinquishment trauma, family separation and cultural loss, with a special focus on the experiences and impact of mother-infant separation. ‘Adoptees Connect,' a free monthly meeting for adult adoptees, is hosted and facilitated by Monique and her partner (also adopted) on the Sunshine Coast, Qld, Australia. Monique's Website: ⁠⁠http://www.moniquepangari.com⁠⁠. For more information on Adoptees Connect, you can email Monique at adopteesconnectsc@gmail.com. Instagram: @Healing_Adoption_Trauma; @AdopteesConnect_SunshineCoast; @Monique_Pangari Facebook: Healing Adoption Trauma; Adoptees Connect – Sunshine Coast, Australia. If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Due to the LONG-LASTING EMOTIONAL FALLOUT that can be part of adoption, I highly support the GENTLE HEALING SUPPORT of SMGI: Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery. For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise.  Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #mindyourownkarma #PrimalWound #adopted #adoptionjourney #thefog #adoptionfog #adoptiveparents #birthmother #whoami #mindyourownkarma #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #hypnotherapy #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #findmyfamily #smgi #bekind #somatichealing #somaticexperiencing #listenable #listenablestory #psychotherapy #trauma #traumainformed #adoptioninformed --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

Rachel Liza is a talented figure skater and YouTuber. She shares her incredible journey from being adopted from China as a baby, found by the side of a bridge, to embracing life with her white adoptive parents. We delve into her evolving feelings about her identity and the unique challenges she faces, including 'Adoption Trauma' and abandonment issues that she bravely confronts in therapy.  We also discuss her experiences growing up homeschooled and how it shaped her perspective on education and self-discovery. Additionally, we explore the world of figure skating, where she opens up about the mental hurdles and performance anxiety she navigates on the ice.  

On today's episode, Melissa shares how she got to the place of leaving her job in Child Welfare to start Mending Families. She also gives her thoughts on a few topics that came up in her conversation with Matt Anderson in last week's episode. Melissa believes that in order to do better, we have to be willing to listen and grow our compassion. Let's start here! For FULL SHOW NOTES, go to https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com/mending-families-podcast Where to find Mending Families: Instagram - @mendingfamilieswa TikTok - @mendingfamilieswa Facebook - @mendingfamilieswa YouTube - @mendingfamilies1594 https://www.mendingfamilieswa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-pemberton/support

TRIGGER WARNING! TALK OF SUICIDE. Kevin Berthia is a suicide survivor, advocate, and speaker. Kevin pours his heart into sharing his powerful story of growing up in silence, always feeling the need to hide the unbearable pain he was in. Through high school and into his early twenties, Kevin was known as the life of the party… until his very public suicide attempt at the Golden Gate Bridge changed everything. Since 2013, Kevin has captivated his audiences with his candidness about how he was able to overcome his pain and fully embrace himself in order to live his best life. He lives to inspire others to break their own silence and know that help is available. Kevin's story of HOPE has touched a diverse group of audiences all around the world, including several magazine outlets, along with local and national news stations. Kevin's story was also featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Red Table Talk, and the Dr. Phil Show. The photo of him standing on the 32-inch-wide beam, known as “the chord,” was on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle and placed on the 75 most iconic photos of the 21st Century. Kevin believes that having survived an attempted suicide plays a major role in the prevention of additional suicides. No one knows more about the darkness that surrounds suicide than those who have walked in its shadow. KEVIN BERTHIA, SUICIDE PREVENTION ADVOCATE http://www.kevinberthiafoundation.org kevinberthiafoundation@gmail.com 510.414.8662 If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Due to the LONG-LASTING EMOTIONAL FALLOUT that can be part of adoption, I highly support the GENTLE HEALING SUPPORT of SMGI: Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery. For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Socials! MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #primalwound #adopted #adoptionjourney #adoptionfog #adoptiveparents #birthmother #firstmother #mindyourownkarma #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #adoptivefamily #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #suicide #suicideattempt #findmyfamily #smgi #bekind #somatichealing #selfworth #selflove #loveyourself #kevinberthia #hope --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

TRIGGER WARNING: Themes of a traumatized adoptee infant discussed. Listen to what happened when I reposted a video I saw on TikTok showing a traumatized infant being handed over to it's new adoptive mother. If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast (anyone in the adoptee constellation), please send an email to mindyourownkarma@gmail.com, and your story will be considered for the podcast. _________ Due to the LONG-LASTING EMOTIONAL FALLOUT that can be part of adoption, I highly suggest the GENTLE HEALING SUPPORT of SMGI®: Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®. For more information on this groundbreaking and highly successful method of healing, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! Check out the MYOK website for resources, ALL episodes of the podcast, and more about me! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mindyourownkarma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Socials! MYOK on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MYOK on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠⁠⁠ #adopt #adoption #adoptee #adopteevoices #adopteesspeak #adoptionpodcast #adopteepodcast #mindyourownkarma #PrimalWound #adopted #adoptionjourney #thefog #adoptionfog #adoptiveparents #birthmother #firstmother #mindyourownkarma #constellationconversation #firesideadoptees #adoptivefamily #adoptionawareness #birthfamily #biologicalfamily #biologicalmom #biologicaldad #biologicalsister #biologicalbrother #birthmom #biologicalparents #biologicalsiblings #birthfather #biomom #biodad #biofamily #biosister #biobrother #adoptionsecrets #adoptiontrauma #emotionaltrauma #emotionalhealing #findmyfamily #smgi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

"The root of the work, I would say, is really slowing down and learning how to sit with the discomfort of different sensations in the body." -- Rebecca Berg   Transcript Read this episode's transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HQC31S90118VY2NM91EADH9Q   Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Berg, a registered dietitian and adoptee who specializes in the intersection of adoption and food behaviors. Rebecca shared her personal journey of overcoming orthorexia and how early childhood trauma can manifest in issues around food. We delved into the complexities of adoption trauma and its impact on food relationships, highlighting the importance of understanding the connection between food and emotional well-being. Rebecca emphasized the need for adoptees to feel connected to their bodies and prioritize self-care, especially when dealing with stress and anxiety. She discussed the concept of "safe foods" for children with trauma histories and the importance of creating a structured and consistent meal environment to promote a sense of safety and security. As an adoptive parent, Rebecca provided valuable insights on supporting adopted children with food issues, emphasizing the significance of co-regulation and offering familiar, comforting foods to build trust and stability. She also introduced the concept of "body doubling" as a supportive technique for individuals struggling with nutrition and mental health challenges. Throughout the episode, Rebecca highlighted the importance of seeking professional help from registered dietitians with expertise in mental health and eating disorders. She shared practical advice for adoptive parents and individuals struggling with food-related issues, emphasizing the need for patience, self-compassion, and a willingness to explore and experiment with different approaches to nutrition and well-being. The episode concluded with a reminder to join the upcoming town hall meeting on March 10th to address the serious issue of murders of adopted children by adoptive parents and brainstorm ways to create safer environments for adopted children in our communities. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between adoption, trauma, and food behaviors, offering practical strategies for individuals and families navigating these challenges.   Timestamps Introduction to Unraveling Adoption: 00:00:02-00:00:13 Exploring the Intersection of Adoption and Food Behaviors: 00:00:46-00:00:56 Personal Journey of an Adoptee and Registered Dietitian: 00:04:12-00:05:57 Understanding Orthorexia and Recovery: 00:05:05-00:06:07 Impact of Anxiety and Trauma on Eating Behaviors: 00:08:17-00:09:48 Becoming a Registered Dietitian: 00:10:06-00:11:29 Challenges and Nuances of Food Issues: 00:12:27-00:13:22 Strategies for Grounding and Regulation: 00:14:40-00:15:56 Body Doubling and Supportive Techniques: 00:15:56-00:16:44 Advice for Adoptive Parents on Food Issues: 00:17:02-00:19:00 Importance of Safe Foods and Feeding Practices: 00:19:10-00:20:17 Seeking Help and Professional Support: 00:20:38-00:22:51 Upcoming Event and Call to Action: 00:23:01-00:24:07   Resources mentioned in this episode Contact Rebecca at https://www.nostringsnutrition.com/. Find Rebecca on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/no.strings.nutrition/ Follow Rebecca on Facebook @No Strings Nutrition: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554833143968 Attend the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to discuss adoptee murders and what we can do to keep our community's adopted children safe. adopteemurders.eventbrite.com   Other Resources APtitude Support Group for Adoptive Parents Facing Adoption's Challenges: UnravelingAdoption.com/APtitude Other Parents Like Me - oplm.com  Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents who have a child struggling with addiction: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/   Unraveling Adoption is produced and hosted by Beth Syverson Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Email questions or comments to Beth@UnravelingAdoption.com Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Support Unraveling Adoption on Patreon: Patreon.com/UnravelingAdoption Check out our website: www.UnravelingAdoption.com Create your own podcast through Libsyn: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=ADOPTION

"Change can happen incrementally, and oftentimes it's better that it does. We've heard the cliche 'trust the process.' Oftentimes the process is the most important thing." - David Bohl Join relinquishee/adoptee recovery coach David Bohl as he confronts the paradox of finding trust and healing in the intersection of adoption and addiction. He guides individuals towards healthy coping mechanisms and support in the face of deep-rooted trauma. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the possible impacts of adoption trauma on mental health and addiction. Embrace TRUST as a key component in the journey to recovery. Explore the unique challenges of addiction for adopted people. Find safe and supportive communities for healing and growth. My special guest is David Bohl Meet David B. Bohl, an expert in addiction and adoption, whose personal journey through addiction recovery and exploration of the complex intersection between adoption and addiction brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to our conversation. With a background that includes serving on the boards of prominent addiction and adoption organizations and receiving credentials from esteemed organizations like the Hazelton Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, David's insights are informed, compassionate, and relatable. His memoir, Parallel Universes, and nonfiction book, Relinquishment and Addiction: What Trauma Has to Do with It, not only solidify his expertise but also highlight his commitment to providing support for individuals affected by adoption and addiction. David's balanced approach to destigmatizing addiction and promoting recovery reflects his genuine passion for helping others navigate their healing journey.

Kristin Chenoweth isn't helping other adoptees (but I love her) Jane Russell bought a child with an intact family Author and Adoptee Julie Ryan McGue ( juliemcgueauthor.com ) talks about her story and her two books : "Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging" and "Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family & Kinship" For help or to contact Julie go to www.cutoffgenes.com   Subscribe, Rate and Review!

In this emotionally charged podcast episode, Ashley shares her profoundly personal experience of an unplanned pregnancy, revealing the pressures she faced due to her religious and cultural background. She courageously recounts her journey, highlighting the complex process that led her to make the difficult decision to adopt. Throughout this compelling conversation, Ashley and host Kyrie discuss the need for more comprehensive and compassionate support for women during these challenging times, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental and physical struggles while considering the opinions of loved ones. The episode delves into the intricacies of adoption practices, particularly in the context of openness and co-parenting. Ashley shares her perspective on the evolution of adoption practices, reflecting on how the concept of openness has evolved since she placed her son for adoption in 2006. They candidly address the challenges that persist within the adoption system. Ashley and Kyrie also touch on the experiences of childbirth and early motherhood, offering a vivid portrayal of the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of giving birth and the immediate aftermath. The heart of the episode explores Ashley's emotional journey through adoption, a heartfelt account of grief, loss, and hope as she said goodbye to her newborn son. The conversation highlights the complexity of the feelings that accompany such a significant life change and the struggles of navigating ongoing trauma. Listeners are treated to an open and honest discussion of trauma and mental health, with Ashley and Kyrie sharing their personal journeys towards recovery. They underscore the importance of a supportive environment in their healing process and the significance of having a name for their experiences. Ashley further opens up about her ongoing experiences with trauma related to adoption and the challenges of maintaining a relationship with her adopted son, Derek, particularly as he transitions to adulthood. Despite the difficulties, she expresses hope for the future and the need for continual adjustment and learning as situations change. Throughout the episode, Ashley emphasizes the importance of providing more support and understanding for birth mothers, revealing her work in offering free support groups and education for adoptive parents and professionals. She shares her story to raise awareness and provide support for those going through similar experiences. Join us for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation that touches on adoption, trauma, healing, and the power of sharing stories to support and uplift others. Plus, stay tuned for insights into Ashley's ongoing work in support groups, an inspiring journey of resilience and hope. Find Ashley: @bigtoughgirl www.bigtoughgirl.com Find Kyrie: @theconfidentmompreneur --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-confident-mom/support

Reserve your FREE ticket to the Sacred Plant Medicine for Healing the Adoption Constellation webinar featuring Ridghaus as one of the panelists, December 3 at 1pm PST: https://healingadoptiontrauma.eventbrite.com "Somatic therapy starts to move the body...taking breaths, activating the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems so that I started to have full body sensation as we talked about different things." - Ridghaus In the depths of his journey through adoption, Ridghaus faced a powerful twist that would forever alter his path. What began as a selfless decision to relinquish this son for adoption suddenly transformed into a revelation about his own life. A surprising call from a social worker shattered his previous beliefs and opened new doors of possibility. In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the complexities of the adoptee experience and gain insights into its unique challenges and perspectives. Learn about trauma in the adoption constellation, and discover strategies for supporting healing and resilience. Recognize the importance of support and community for adoptees, and discover resources and networks to help navigate the journey. Discover the potential of psychedelics and Internal Family Systems therapy as innovative approaches for adoptee healing and personal growth. My special guest is Ridghaus Ridghaus is a fascinating and multi-talented individual who brings a unique perspective to the world of adoption. As a "human becoming" and lifelong learner, Ridghaus has explored various roles and identities, including being an archaeologist of cultural artifacts, a Dudeist priest, a poet, a teacher, a filmmaker, and a guide for others's journeys. His personal experiences with adoption have deeply shaped his understanding of the complexities within the adoption constellation. From relinquishing a son in an open adoption to discovering his own adoption later in life, Ridghaus has navigated the emotional terrain of adoption with resilience and introspection. His journey and his use of a controversial healing modality have provided him with valuable insights that he generously shares with others. Join us in this episode as we delve into Ridghaus' unique perspective and gain a deeper understanding of trauma and healing in the adoption journey. ===============

How can adoptive parents respond in a positive way to the trauma responses from their children?  Hi Neighbor, In this episode, David Dodd returns to the show to discuss ways adoptive parents can navigate some of the challenges parenting their children can present, especially when they are responding to their trauma in negative ways. Sometimes their responses are directed at you and that can hurt. I know.  But I also know that if you will put these principles we talk about into play, they will help you respond in a positive way to your children. Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If this episode has inspired you, please share this with a friend. Would you also please consider leaving a review for the show? Here is a short video to show you how.  

We've got to learn to depend on each other. Find those anchors of encouragement that you can turn to when your day is crumbling and you begin to question, is it really me? Or is what they're saying really true? And how do I do it? We can turn to each other and gain encouragement there.  Hi Neighbor, When your day is crumbling, how can adoptive parents effectively navigate trauma-related responses and let them roll off of them like water off a duck's back? I'd like to explore two aspects of this question: First, how to handle negative responses from people outside your family regarding your child or your parenting. And second, when your child's trauma responses manifest as negative behavior or when they aim hurtful comments at you. These kinds of responses are discouraging. I know! In this episode, we'll look at the first aspect. Joining me to discuss this, is my friend, brother, and anchor of encouragement, David Dodd. David and I have had hours of conversations like the one you're about to hear. There have been times when my day was crumbling and David was there as my anchor of encouragement to pick me up. Here are the scriptures David referenced in this episode: 1 Peter 4:12 Matthew 5:12 John 15:20 2 Corinthians 4:8 Psalm 116 2 Peter 1:3 Psalm 37 Daily Doable: Pick one of these verses and sit with the text. Write it down in your journal. I know from my own personal experience, that this practice of meditating and journaling will give you peace beyond comprehension. And it will encourage you on those difficult days. Hope and healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If this episode has inspired you, please share this with a friend. Would you also please consider leaving a review for the show? Here is a short video to show you how.  

LinaThough Lina Vanegas was born to a Colombian family, she was forced to assimilate as a white jewish person. 38 years later, she's unable to fully connect with her bio family nor speak their language. Forced assimilation is trauma. Her mission is to educate people on adoption trauma. In the episode, she gives a crash course on why adoption is trauma, what to do if you want to adopt in a trauma-informed way, and how to go down the rabbit hole of being adoption-trauma informed. What we discussed (00:32) Can you make up for 38 years of loss?(05:08) Forced assimilation in childhood (07:11) Can't speak my own language (09:14) Rescripting the narrative (10:31) If you're thinking of adopting, do THIS.(20:05) Why she's educating the public (24:42) Adoption is preventable trauma OR Mental health and adoption(28:07) Suicide among adoptees OR Why is adoption trauma? [EXPLAINED] (31:57) Intervention for adoptees (38:07) Finding an adoption-competent therapist [HOW-TO](42:00) Educate yourself(43:50) Connect with Lina VanegasLinksRescripting The Narrative PodcastAdopted From Colombia Facebook GroupDorothy Roberts researcherThe Child Catchers by Katherine JoyceConnect with Lina Vanegas: Instagram | Twitter Follow us on social media: Twitter | Instagram | TiktokCreditsSpecial thanks to Samuel Oyedele for editing our podcast, support his work on Instagram or e-mail him at Drumaboyiglobal@gmail.com 

How legal is first cousin marriages in the United States? The Curious Case of Natalia Grace- Deep Dive Julie shares her upcoming plans to fulfill a life long ambition.  Subscribe, Rate and Review! For help with your DNA mystery contact Julie Dixon Jackson at www.cutoffgenes.com        

In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, trauma expert Beth Tyson discusses the often overlooked and misdiagnosed effects of ambiguous loss on children in foster care and adoptive families, calling for greater awareness and emphasis on connection to mitigate the impacts of trauma. ===============

Co-Host Amy J. Brown shares her life and adoption journey in reference to Take Heart hosts' newly released book, “The Other Side of Special.” She addresses the struggles and challenges that come with being a mother dealing with the invisible disabilities of their children. She shares her journey of adopting children, including one with fetal alcohol syndrome, which led to many emotional and mental difficulties. She shares candidly in the book about her experiences in hopes that it helps other mothers with similar struggles to know that they are not alone and are valued by God.Ep. 128; May 16, 2023Key Moments:[2:06] Amy's struggle with infertility and adoption decisions[6:42] Feelings of loneliness[7:54] When the family doesn't want to understand[8:56] Sharing the journey[9:25] You are not alone in this journeyResources:The Other Side of SpecialIf you enjoyed the show:Subscribe to our newsletter on the Take Heart WebsiteGet our free resource on finding Gratitude, Peace, and HopeReview and like us on Apple Podcasts Share us with others from wherever you listen to podcastsFollow us on Instagram @takeheartspecialmomsFind Amy at www.amyjbrown.com/  or on Instagram @amyjbrown_writerFind Carrie at www.carriemholt.com or on Instagram @carriemholtFind Sara at www.saraclime.com or on Instagram @saraclimeSupport the show

Catie's watershed moment came when shame shifted for her. Listen in as we go deep on shifting shame through tenacity and curiosity - being mindfluid rather than being stuck in a mindset. This episode is one of the most laser focused conversations we've ever had on the show. That focus makes it incredibly powerful. I hope you love listening to the conversation as much Catie and I loved having it.Here's some background on Catie from her website:My name is Catie Samantha Peck. At birth I was named Samantha Claire. I was relinquished by my first mother, and then lived in 2 foster homes. At 7 weeks old I was adopted and renamed Catherine Anne by my adoptive family. I now choose to go by Catie Samantha Peck, and my friends, family, and clients call me Catie.A little bit about me. I currently hold a LMSW in New York State, and a CCTP-I trauma certification. I began my education at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ, where I received a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2006. I then went on to obtain a Master of Social Work degree from the Greater Rochester Collaborative Master of Social Work Program (Nazareth College / SUNY Brockport) in 2007. I published my Master's Thesis on Adoption Trauma at that time. I have practiced Social Work in New York State for the past 15 years. During my career, I have primarily served Veterans, and Caregivers of Veterans, for 10 years at the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs. I specialized in working with the Geriatric population for a portion of this time and have an affinity for working with older adults. Prior to that, at the onset of my career, I worked in a hospital setting with a medically frail population. I have additionally worked as a mental health counselor in an outpatient low-income clinic setting. The exposure and attempts at belonging to many families, along with my own genetic bewilderment until adulthood, has allowed me a uniquely empathic approach towards diversity and inclusion in my practice. Due to my own experience with the destructive impact of family separation, I have a particularly sensitive approach to personal and historical trauma, and the shame, fear, and pain that it causes families generationally. I find personal time in nature, relationships with our animal friends, and humor as all critical pieces to an individual's ability to achieve mental wellness. My adoptive mother that raised me was a Late Discovery Adoptee (LDA) which means that she did not discover that she was adopted until she was an adult. Since neither of us had any post-adoption support, we had to figure out on our own that our family's historical losses were both strengths and challenges to us. I successfully reunited with my first family (Biological Mother and Biological Father) when I was 36 years old, and they are a large part of my life. I continue to maintain close relationships with my adoptive family. When I am not doing THIS, I share my life with my husband, who is a teacher and also a helper by nature, and my definition of family, which includes close friendships, biological kin, adoptive family and furry companions. Traveling, kayaking, live music, and writing help me find my center."https://www.truestorycounselingservices.com/https://www.instagram.com/Truestorycounselingservices/

How does adoption trauma affect us as infants when we have no option for a fight or flight survival response? Can this trauma develop into sickness either physically or mentally later in life if not processed? What are four ways trauma can manifest in us? ***MAY CONTAIN TRIGGERING CONTENT ABOUT ADOPTION. ***If you or someone you know would like to tell their adoption story on the podcast, (Anyone in the adoptee constellation), Please send an email to MindYourOwnKarma@gmail.com and your story will be considered for the podcast. ***This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me. I love to help fellow adoptees by helping to promote your latest project or expertise. It's time WE educate the world!! ***Please seek professional help if you find yourself struggling with some of the realizations that you may experience during this episode. WEBSITE: https://www.mindyourownkarma.com/ MYOK INSTAGRAM LINK: https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma/ MYOK FACEBOOK LINK: https://www.facebook.com/Mind-Your-Own-Karma-110025457977558 Mind Your Own Karma YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEnNaW22x33MVMuKGqYIDyw The Karma Files YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFid63lwQOTlUHw65LX8BA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melissa-ann-brunetti/support

Adoptees are almost twice as likely to develop substance use disorder. That statistic gave Beth Syverson insight into why her adopted son Joey was struggling with substances. Beth is using her lived experience to help adoptive parents who are coming "out of the fog" and realizing the adoption that created their family also created trauma for their child. Even if you haven't been touched by adoption this episode will give you insight into the impact of trauma and mental health struggles. Learn more about Beth Syverson, the Unraveling Adoption podcast, and APtitude support group: https://www.unravelingadoption.com/ Resources From Heather Ross Coaching NEW GUIDE ABOUT ENABLING - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you! https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/ If you want coaching about your child's addiction or anything else Sign up for a 45 minute $17 call with me using the link below https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession There's a new parent support group in Town. Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting. Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/ Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heather-ross9/message

Are you called to write about a past trauma? Odelia Elgarat first learned she was adopted at age 12 and spent the next several decades struggling to come to terms with this fact. In today's episode she shares how, even after tracking down her biological mother in her 30s, it was writing a memoir about this experience, You are Allowed, which finally allowed her to heal from it, as well as how she navigated this deeply emotional process and what she learned about writing along the way. Learn more about You are Allowed on Amazon (https://a.co/d/cAJ4Zxt). Resource mentioned: Thriving Authors Academy (https://www.dallaswoodburn.com/thriving-authors-academy) Join the These Mums Write Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesemumswrite/ Get freebie episode handouts by joining my newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/c1z8b4

Greg Gentry is a domestic baby scoop era adoptee, born in California in 1969. He has been in reunion with maternal family members since 2006, and in 2021 also connected with his paternal side. Greg is a facilitator and interviewer for Fireside Adoptees, a private Facebook group founded in 2021, which is committed to additional outreach through its public Facebook page and through the Fireside Adoptees Constellation private Facebook group. Greg is also an administrator and facilitator within the Adoption Trauma Network and the host of Adoptees Connect out of Derry, New Hampshire. He enjoys connecting with others in the online adoptee community, and has found these interactions to be richly rewarding and supportive. Fireside Adoptees https://www.facebook.com/groups/1411791922534076Fireside Adoptees Public Page https://www.facebook.com/fireside.adoptees.and.alliesGreg Gentry's conversation with Lori Holden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W3oon6TivYNAAP presentation on Geneological Non-Facility https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2El1j3kfYHw&t=6sMusic by Corey Quinn

We've heard from many of you who are considering adoption, currently in the process of adopting or have been blessed through adoption - all wanting to know how to create a home that heals for children either already in your loving care or who may be in the future. *If adoption isn't currently part of your story we encourage you to stay tuned because we pray this podcast can be used to encourage and equip everyone. At the end of the day these simple and profound ways that God brings healing to adoptive families will also bring healing to everyone. In this episode, we are going to give you two of our practical tips that were extremely helpful for our family!Join the Community: www.ahomethatheals.comFacebook.com/ahomethathealsInstagram.com/ahomthatheals Share your story with us: www.ahomethatheals.comRelated Episodes:Episode 109: Parenting Children Through Fear And Trauma - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/7a968656/a-home-that-heals-109-parenting-children-through-fear-and-traumaEpisode 125: Movements That Heal - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/7a3977b7/episode-125-movements-that-healEpisode 137: Walk Away And Take A Deep Breath - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/79b341c3/episode-137-walk-away-and-take-a-deep-breathEpisode 143: My Child's Identity Isn't An Acronym - https://www.ahomethatheals.com/podcast-1/episode/787854dd/episode-143-my-childs-identity-isnt-in-an-acronymBook Recomendations: The Connected Child - https://amzn.to/3JJz6tVMovements That Heal (Bloomberg) - https://amzn.to/40zoALKIntegrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play And Excercise - https://amzn.to/40BygFl , https://amzn.to/3RBcfm4 , https://amzn.to/3l1rB75 , https://amzn.to/3jvBklYVideo Recomendations:https://www.youtube.com/@karynpurvisinstituteofchil8864Disclosure: We only endorse products and services we personal use or come highly recommended by friends and family. If you decide to purchase anything using the referral link provided, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Anything we have provided a link for is an item or service we would recommend to our dearest friends, and that includes you. We are also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. The small commission that is received is going toward our therapy farm at A Home That Heals.

My fraaaands! Do you get lonely in college? Maybe you're fine in everyday life, until a big issue comes up and you need support or just someone to talk to! I know how that feels! You see people posting videos of their #friendshipgoals and their friend group, and you LONG for the same. You probs want a Christian friend group, but in the past maybe they've been the most petty and judgmental of friends. Ain't nobody got time for that! This is the exact opposite of what Christians should be like! I have some steps today on how to find a legit friend group, and an anchor of community in your life! Might be a bit different than you're expecting, though. When I say friend group, this includes other people, but also with yourself and God, so we'll include all 3! Sooooo, college is lonely. Finding support in school is a challenge. But one of the greatest things I had is a weekly group of godly peers who had devotions together, shared our hearts, and just laughed and ate food! Want to look for the same? My friend Time shares some encouragement on how to find these anchors of community in life. Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community where you can ask questions, request prayer, and vent about ALL THE THINGS! Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook   LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   P.S. Tim Maudlin's podcast --> ANCHORS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, Adoption, Adoptive Parents, Adoption Trauma, Adoption Support, Adoption Stories, Christian Adoption on Apple Podcasts  Instagram --> @moneyandmentalpeace Email --＞ info@moneyandmentalpeace.com Website --> Home (moneyandmentalpeace.com) Online course The Debt-Free College Blueprint --> debtfreecollegeblueprint.com Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free | Facebook   Related Episodes: 63 - Too Stressed to Keep Going in College? 3 Songs to Encourage You and Boost Your Faith (w/ Bestie Alyssa!) on Apple Podcasts 87 - Halley's Story of God Providing Perseverence to Get Through College! on Apple Podcasts 96 - Too Burned-Out to Keep Going in College? 3 Songs to Motivate and Recharge You!! on Apple Podcasts 107 - Are You Asking ”Am I Good Enough? Do I Have Potential?” YES, YOU DO! Confidence Boosters for Christian Students on Apple Podcasts   ** Find God's Path for College and Graduate Loan and Debt-Free **   Do you want guidance on where to go and what to study… wonder if you should change majors? Do you find yourself up late at night searching for scholarships, and ways to pay for college without parental help? Do you wake up worried about everything, and just want to make sure you're following God's plan for your life?   In this podcast for Christian college girls, you will learn to find GOD'S path for your college journey, and graduate with no loans or debt!   I get it! It is so tough doing things the world‘s way, when everybody else is doing life without God and in their own strength, making poor choices, and taking out loans. So, if you're ready to stop dreading making decisions, and find EASY solutions to help you pay for college while following His path for your life, this podcast is for you!   Hey there! I'm Kara Walker, a twenty-something entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, recovering over-achiever, and debt-free college graduate. In college, I too was a stressed college student, looking for money and mental peace. I wondered if there were other ways to pay for college besides loans, and wished for clear direction on how to make college and career decisions! Not only was I worried about drowning in debt, but also afraid I hadn't heard Jesus correctly. Was I studying the wrong thing? Was I completely off track?   I felt semi-out of control and was spiraling, until I learned how to hear from God and follow His direction. He guided me and gave me the stepping stones to pay for college.  Scholarships, grants, testing out of classes, and other weird school hacks got me through debt-free!   And, I'm here to teach you HOW to do this, too.   If you are ready to find answers about your future, have an intimate and fruitful relationship with Jesus, and have enough money to KILL it at college, this pod is for you! So grab your cold brew and TI-89, and listen in on the most stress-free and debt-free class you've ever attended: this is Money and Mental Peace.    ** Scholarships, Student Loans, Christian College Girls, Pay for College, College Major, Declare Major, Student Loan Forgiveness, Federal Student Loans **   ** Debt-Free College Coach, College Financial Strategist, College Money Mentor, College Budget, Scholarship Coach, Debt-Free Degree **   About Tim's podcasts:  Biblical Mindset Support for Adoptive Parents Hi Neighbor! Welcome to Anchors of Encouragement. Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your Happily-Ever-After turn into a nightmare? Do you find yourself up late at night wondering why nothing you try as a parent is working? Are you searching for adoption resources and a support team but can't find any? I'm Tim Maudlin. Husband, adoptive parent, bible class teacher, and The Persistent Encourager. I too felt the joy of having a family of my own and I wished to be like other adoptive families. But something wasn't right. I knew we were doing our best but nothing seemed to work. And I kept asking myself, why is this happening to us? Life can be tough! Storms in life are inevitable. The key for me was to grab a lifeline from God and my friends. In Anchors of Encouragement, my mission is to throw adoptive parents a lifeline and be your anchor, to offer biblical mindset support, and provide stability when life gets unstable. If you're ready for real and raw talk that leads to peace beyond comprehension so you not only survive but thrive in life's storms, this podcast is for you. Hope and Healing are on the way! Connect: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com Community: facebook.com/groups/anchorsofencouragement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmaudlin/  

Foster care and adoption: two self-sacrificing acts from adults to help children in need. However, this new dynamic is more complicated and traumatic than most imagine. Enter EMDR therapists like Rachel Harrison, LCPC, NCC, and her team. How can EMDR therapists help?  Do the foster parents or adoptive parents need EMDR therapy too? Is it true that adopted infants don't know anything but their new family? Learn more about how EMDR therapy can help adoptees, foster children, parents, and guardians. EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA Online EMDR Therapy Resources EMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory provides listings for more than 13,000 EMDR therapists.Read or subscribe to our award-winning blog, Focal Point, an open resource on EMDR therapy.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.Musical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAE. Learn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

We are just switching our name from Safe Home Podcast to Unraveling Adoption, and this is the first full episode under our new name.  In this week's episode, Beth Syverson chats with Leslie Pate Mackinnon, a licensed clinical social worker and an adoption activist for the past 30 years. Leslie is a seasoned and well-respected therapist in the adoption community. She is a nationally known trainer who travels across the country training therapists, agencies and child welfare workers about the psychological issues inherent in adoption and third-party reproduction. Following four decades of successful practice in Atlanta, Leslie and her husband relocated to Asheville, NC.  Leslie comes to this work by way of being a birthmother in the 1960s, the Baby Scoop Era. She understands adoption trauma deeply, both as a lived experience and as a therapist for all members in the adoption constellation - adoptees, birthparents, and adoptive parents. On Safe Home Podcast, we've had 8 episodes so far with adoptees, and 1 episode with another adoptive parent, but this is our first episode from the birth mom's perspective, which is a super-critical piece of this puzzle. ===============

“Rapping and being vulnerable, as a result of releasing music and performing, has encouraged me to step into my truth and step into my power.” In episode 30, Ari sits down with Massage Therapist and Rap Artist, Regina Palmer aka Pottie Pocket. They chat about Regina's experience as a transracial adoptee, unlearning from being Black and Queer in a white family, and her queer self-discovery after moving to the “big city” of the Midwest — Chicago, IL.   Burning Questions answered in this episode: Building up self-love practice that is diligence Healing others' touch aversion through her work as a Massage Therapist The sensual link between music and massage What the next iteration of her rap persona, Pottie Pocket, looks like   Follow our guest, Regina, on Instagram: @therappervegas// @adopteachi   Follow our host, Ari, on Instagram: @sensuelle.education   Follow SensuElle Podcast on Instagram & TikTok   Ask Ari: leave your anonymous advice questions about sex, relationships, and previous episode topics: https://www.arielleantwine.com/ask-ari   __________   Resources from this episode   Subscribe to the SensuElle Newsletter or become a SensuElle Patron for more from the SensuElle universe   If you liked this episode, puh-leez share this episode with a friend! Leave another 5-star review on Spotify // Apple Podcasts   Want to work 1:1 with Ari to heal your sensual side? Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Consultation: https://www.arielleantwine.com/coaching

In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with Chelsey Swofford, an MSW student at Ohio State who plans on working with those who have experienced adoption trauma and are in the LGBTQ+ community. Chelsey shares her own story of adoption and adoption trauma and why she is so passionate working with individuals with adoption trauma. Chelsey discusses various ways adoption can be traumatic and how the adoption industry in the United States adds to adoption trauma from a systemic level. We discuss the varying views on adoption and where Chelsey stands and Chelsey provides words of advice for adoptive parents or future adoptive parents on how they can best support their adoptive child. Chelsey discusses resources than can be helpful for both adoptive children and adoptive parents, as well as discusses alternatives to adoptions and ways to lessen the impact of adoption trauma on the adoptee. Connect with Chelsey:IG: @chelseytalksadoptionWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Welcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughIntro/Outro Music:Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic LicenseSupport the show

We are still elevating the voices of adult adoptees in our series "Adopted and Healed." Today I have the opportunity to speak with Kristen Yates is a Transracial Afrolatina Adoptee. She loves to find ways of being creative, capture a moment in a photo and enjoy making memories with those I love. She has an extensive background with adolescents and a degree in Psychology. She has recently changed direction in her career by working with young adults where she coaches and mentors them through various life situations. She will be releasing a workshop in 2023, which is designed to equip adoptive parents and provide productive tools through a biblical worldview. She is passionate about educating Adoptive parents while seeing Adoptees spiritually healed from Adoption Trauma through the power of Holy Spirit. She is married with four kids and they currently reside in Tennessee.  This episode will bring healing and deliverance to those who desire a closer relationship with God or who just desire to have peace in their lives. It's not just for adoptees. It is for anyone who wants to know what real peace feels like. Connect with Kristen on Instagram Visit her website

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!

Could there be a connection between adoption trauma and sugar addiction?  Hi Neighbor!⁣ In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Joan Kent. Dr. Kent has a Ph.D. in Psychoactive Nutrition. She was the very first to document the brain chemical pathways of sugar addiction, and to explain the sugar/fat seesaw hormonally and chemically.   Joan has helped hundreds and hundreds of clients with metabolic conditions – diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer – as well as with inflammation and mood issues. Could there be a connection between adoption trauma and sugar addiction? It's quite possible. Please listen to find out. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. Here's the link to join our private Facebook Group. Contact Dr. Joan Kent Website: LastResortNutrition.com Email: drjoan@lastresortnutrition.com If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

Moses Farrow is the international Korean born adopted son on Woody Allen and Mia Farrow. To say Moses' adoption, childhood and adult life has been complicated is a massive understatement. Forget about what you think you know about Moses and put any tabloid style commentary aside. In his own words, Moses said, "Adoption Trauma is a shared life-changing experience, or set of experiences, for all those involved with adoption. It's important that we recognize and acknowledge the risk factors and causes of adoption trauma that makes this a crisis we all need to take action to end. This is why I have developed the Adoption Trauma Factsheet, which is free to download at https://transformadoption.com Education is key to creating a well-informed, trauma-informed society. This starts within homes, therapy offices, schools, hospitals, and all the places adopted people and their parents need to feel safe in and receive the most support, understanding and most of all, validation of the traumas they have experienced." About Moses Farrow: "Adopted people are a marginalized group who deserve their rights. It was a difficult decision after spending my entire career in the mental health field, but I knew it was a step forward to become an Adoption Trauma Educator. I helped many children and families working in community-based, intensive programs before pivoting completely to adoption. I spent two years leading a team in collaboration with the Department of Children and Families in Connecticut for their Intensive Family Preservation and Intense Safety Planning Programs. I was presented with the opportunity to work with an adoption agency, one of the oldest in the U.S. It was a chance to make a difference for others who had also been adopted like me. During my time there, I took a position as a board member for ATTACh.org, a national organization focused on the training and treatment in the attachment in children. It was an important step in my own personal and professional evolution. Since then, I have had to come to terms with my own truth. In 2020, I advocated for anti-racism with the rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S., I spoke against the stigma towards mental health and have continued to raise awareness of the suicide crisis in the adopted population. I have made numerous appearances on podcasts and have been featured in the media in the U.S and across the world, sharing my own story of adoption to help raise awareness of adoption trauma. I began the social media movement #truthislouder and joined NAAPUnited.org as a board member. This perspective now informs the way I connect with and educate my clients, whether they are individuals embarking on their own adoption truth journeys, or their family members who want to learn how to best support their adopted family member, or other interested parties in their support system including schools, workplaces, businesses and organizations. I believe we all thrive when we live, grow and support each other in safe ways and in safe environments. And the way to create a sense of safety is by uncovering who we truly are. Learn more at mosesfarrow.com"

This episode resumes the conversation with Dr. Graham Taylor and his guest Moses Farrow, LMFT. In our last episode, we discussed the unique perspective and identity of adopted people, the importance of raising awareness around the adoptive process and some of the challenges around it, the need for safe spaces and the importance of trauma-informed perspective when addressing the adopted community, and finally, we discussed the experience of disenfranchised grief around the loss of life before adoption and infringement on the right to be able to grieve that loss. We'll resume our talk today by discussing the importance for parents and communities to provide well-informed environments for adoptive people.   For more information about Moses Farrow, please visit: https://mosesfarrow.com For more information about Adoption Trauma, please visit: https://www.transformadoption.com For more information about #truthislouder, please visit: https://www.truthislouder.org Connect with Moses on social media, on twitter @MosesFarrow and use #truthislouder for adoption trauma awareness or visit: https://twitter.com/MosesFarrow on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/moses.farrow.50 or on Instagram at mosesafarrow, or visit: https://www.instagram.com/mosesafarrow/ or email Moses directly at moses@mosesfarrow.com

A Conversation With Adoption Trauma Therapist, Jane Baker Hi Neighbor!⁣⁣⁣⁣ This is Part 2 of my interview with Jane Baker. If you haven't listened to Part 1, you can catch that in Episode 8. As an adoptive parent, there were many times I doubted myself. I thought I had failed my boys. That kind of thinking does not serve you or your family well. This episode is very TACTICAL. Jane will discuss treatment options for adoption trauma and some of the qualities you should look for in a therapist. All that and SO MUCH MORE! Hope and Healing are on the way. TAKEAWAYS… In some adopted children, you see a Pervasive Pursuit of Life on their terms. As a parent, tell your adopted child you understand WHY they behave the way they do. It's NOT okay but you understand. When you have more conflict in your home than you desire, the whole family needs o go to therapy. A therapist CAN NOT take you any further than they have been. When you've gotten to the place where you tried everything and you're not getting the result you need, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you as a parent. It means you need more tools in your toolbox. SHOW NOTES... Looking for a Therapist? Jane Baker, LICSW – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Jane is a Master's Level Therapist. Other levels of Therapist Licensing, Masters and above: LISCW, LPC, or Doctorate Therapeutic approaches: Family Systems, Developmental Trauma, Individual Sessions, and Family Sessions Contact Jane Baker Website: Adoption Associates Email: jbaker@adoption-associates.com info@adoption-associates.com Phone: 1.256.353.8528  Websites: The Child Trauma Network The Attach Organization  Love and Logic  Books mentioned... Hope for Healing by the Attach organization Parenting With Love and Logic by Jim Fay and Foster Cline. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

A Conversation With Adoption Trauma Therapist, Jane Baker Hi Neighbor!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣In this episode, I'm excited to introduce to you, my neighbor from Alabama, Jane Baker. Jane will be talking about adoption and adoption trauma. One thing you're going to notice right away is Jane's passion for adopted kids. It was her passion that made a huge difference in my son's life and my family. Jane was a member of the treatment team for my son when he was away from us at the Residential Treatment Center for Teens.  I know my son wouldn't be where he is today had it not been for people like Jane as he was coming to terms with his adoption trauma. This is a Must-Listen episode. You're going to want to take notes. There's so much here. Make sure to listen until the end. Hoping and Healing are on the way! TAKEAWAYS... Adoption is as normal as rain. It's just different.  Babies experience what their birth mothers experience. If you could weigh adoption trauma on a scale, the intensity of behaviors on one side and the intensity of loss on the other side will ALWAYS balance out. When children are placed for adoption, there is a wound that goes along with them... whatever it is, they have to do the healing part. For some children, it's a bigger struggle than for others. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

A new MP3 sermon from Answers in Genesis Ministries is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Adoption Trauma? Subtitle: Answers with Ken Ham Speaker: Ken Ham Broadcaster: Answers in Genesis Ministries Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 8/16/2022 Length: 1 min.

Have you ever heard the argument that adoption can be very traumatic for both the mother and the child, so abortion must stay legal?

This episode poses the question of how central is the adoptee identity to human identity? Are children's struggles adoption related or human related? Dr. Laura Anderson invites guest Simon Benn for a conversation around the lifelong impact of trauma.Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and has known this his whole life. It wasn't until 40 years old when he found out that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother that he started feeling intense anger about being unloved and not good enough. Simon turned to personal development to find happiness and eventually sold his publishing business to help others. He now is the author of a children's activity book series, Jack Cherry and The Juicer, to share the secret to happiness with children.What You Will Learn:Trauma is thoughts and feelings, not identityAll of your relationships with others start within yourselfFeeling wounded does not mean we are woundedThis too shall passResources:https://www.simonbenn.co.uk/

I am just like many other people. Just like you perhaps? I had a childhood with plenty of trauma and dysfunction. I had PTSD into my 30s, the result of two alcoholic parents. I became a software engineer because it was so comforting to know that logic could work in part of my life, even though it never seemed to work in my chaotic life as a child. In my 30s and 40s I was afforded the luxury of being a stay-at-home mom to my two boys. Realizing how traumatized I still was when my boys were young, I set out to become the calm mom I wanted to be. I changed. Things changed. Life changed. I had no idea where I was heading, I just continued to do “my release work” which is what I called it. Nothing felt better, so why not? And here I am years later, the calm mom I wanted to be (well, most of the time), with powerful brainwaves (see below), with others feeling calm around me, with seemingly magical events happening daily, and with the ability to sense and release tension deep within my body. My goal is to reach those people who really want inner change, and inner peace, and those who have the desire and will to do the inner work. There are many who do not want to look inside, but if you are someone who does, who really wants change, then it is my pleasure to show you the path. Her Website Her Book Ann on Youtube Ann on FaceBook Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram  

On today's episode I am joined with author and trauma survivor Emma Stevens. Emma is an American Adoptee and she will be sharing how that experience and many others have shaped her. She is the author of the memoir " The Gathering Place."A beautiful book about her journey and her process of welcoming back the parts of herself she had to hide or push away in order to be safe. Emma's book: https://read.amazon.ca/kp/embed?asin=B09HGMKY97&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_HRMM574JM12BX95Z5WAS You can find Emma on Facebook and Instagram @emmastevensthegatheringplace Twitter & tiktok @emmastevensTGP Email @ emmastevens99@yahoo.com Thank you Emma for sponsoring this episode. Trauma informed coaching with Monique @ www,thehealingtraumapodcast.com

Would He Hate Us for Loving Him This Much? Hi Neighbor!  Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your Happily-Ever-After turn into a nightmare?  Does your life feel like a constant storm that pounds away at you physically, emotionally, and spiritually? What would it feel like for someone to just sit with you in the trenches of trauma? I've been there. My life had gotten to the point where my wife and I didn't know if our son would hate us for loving him this much. But we had to do something, something we never thought we would do. How do you love a child of adoption trauma? In this episode, I want to share a Real and Raw story about my adoption journey. And the 5 ways we discovered to love our son. I pray this episode blesses and encourages you. Tim P.S. I'll also share a bonus way to love your child of adoption trauma. This way introduces the concept of a staple for this podcast – your Daily Doable.   If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

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Anna Maria DiDio, MSW is an adoptive mother and was inspired to write her memoir, Love at the Border, An Adoption Adventure after her own family journey to Mexico.  Now her L.I.F.E.* Adventures children's books feature stories about adoption, foster care, stepchildren, and all blended families from the point of view of the child.  Anna Maria hopes that her books encourage open and honest exploration of what children are thinking and feeling within their own unique families. Anna Maria has a BA in Psychology from Villanova University and an MSW in Family Specialization from the University of Pennsylvania. For over twenty years, Anna Maria DiDio has devoted her time and talents to many non-profit organizations focusing on women, girls, and families globally. She is currently President of Women International Leaders (WIL) of Greater Philadelphia, which provides microfinance loans and empowerment grants to women in under-resourced countries. Anna Maria is at her most creative when she is traveling and experiencing new people, places, and things to eat and then writing about it!  She can be found at home in Philadelphia walking everywhere, swimming laps, reading biographies, or baking chocolate chip cookies. Anna Maria's books can be found on Amazon; travel writing and other essays on The Bean's Talk – her Medium publication. More information can be found on her website AMDiDio.com. Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram

Veronica Ebanks is an Afro-Caribbean woman from Jamaica, who was adopted and raised in London.  She endured a traumatic childhood, yet overcame adversities, stress and abandonment to find joy and acceptance of self.  Veronica is a wife, mom and grandmother.The redundancy of years in the science education profession, resulted in Veronica creating a career as an Independent Safeguarding Consultant/Trainer and Restorative Justice Practitioner.  As owner of Verelba Mind & Body, Veronica provides artisanal skincare, wellbeing items and holistic therapy (Federation of Holistic Therapists registered).  She advocates natural wellbeing and holistic therapy support.  She is now building a coaching/mentoring business for older females. As a spoken Word artist, she shares her poetry, writing and performance poetry on stage since February 2016 with radio and online appearances.  She is Co-author of book 'Life Inna Lockdown 2020 - Behind Closed Doors'.  Her acting roles includes plays ‘Joseph versus Barrett' October 2020 and 'Cries From Their Cells', 2021.To connect with Veronica:https://linktr.ee/Verelba_World2021

Veronica earned her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling She is an independently licensed therapist in three states, including Utah, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. She has been an active member in the adoption and counseling field, working with adults and youth with a specialty in grief, trauma, and behavior challenges.  She is an adoptive mother who has experienced first hand the challenges that youth can struggle with and has a personal investment in healing. She is the Clinical Director and program creator for Wildflower Mountain Ranch, a treatment program for early adolescent girls. New author of "Missing Pieces Matter :Understanding Comparative Grief & Trauma, How It Hurts & How to Heal" set for release in Spring 2022 and host of new podcast "The Complicated Adult" podcast unpacking why we do the things we do AND the skills to manage this human roller coaster. www.veronicabratcher.com LinkedIn Facebook Psychology Today   Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch!   Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare   https://patreon.com/fostercarenation   Website   https://fostercarenation.com   Connect with us on our Facebook Page   https://facebook.com/7timedad   Connect on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/

Michael was born in Germany and adopted at birth by an American woman. He shares about his life growing up with 9 siblings, an abusive step-father and an incredible mother, and how those things shaped him into the person he is today. He did, in fact, eventually meet his birth mother, and she was in the last place he ever would have expected. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/claire-ballard/support

I am learning and growing to understand all the layers of the adoption experience from an adult adoptee's perspective. I am entirely open to learning and growing in my experience, my story, and the stories of my fellow adoptees, intercountry adoptees, and/or multiracial adoptees. Recently, I was having a conversation with a friend of mine who is an intercountry adoptee, and the conversation was striking to me. She shared a piece with me I had never thought about before, and with this, I learned something very significant that I feel we should all understand, so I felt the need to share it in this article. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://pamelakaranova.com/2022/04/13/the-vital-contrast-between-relinquishment-trauma-separation-trauma-and-adoption-trauma-and-why-we-should-consider-the-difference/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pamela-karanova/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pamela-karanova/support

// Support/Follow the Show! Online at janchishow.comSupport the show at janchishow.com/support Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @janchishowJoin our Group! janchishow.com/afterparty Watch our Youtube Videos The Janchi Show Quick BioWe're three Korean Adoptees spread out around America and each of us are at different stages in life. We'll talk about the Korean adoptee experience from our perspectives and learn more about our shared culture, usually with food. And it won't just be the three of us; each week we'll have other adoptees from all over the world joining us to talk about what makes us similar and what makes us unique. So join the party!// Meet the Janchi Boys!Nathan NowackNathan was adopted from Seoul at 5 months old and raised in a small town in Oklahoma by a loving family and non-biological adopted sister.  After college in Colorado he later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a digital media career and eventually started 2 photography companies.  He has a wife and 3 kids and has reconnected with his biological family in 2014.  In 2021, Nathan and his family moved back to Colorado to be closer to family and start a new chapter in their lives. Connect with Nathan! Website: http://www.nathannowack.com LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/nathann/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/nowackphoto Patrick ArmstrongPatrick was adopted from Seoul by a white family in Indiana. He is also the president and co-founder of All Times Are Local, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on helping older foster youth. He attended college at Purdue University in West Lafayette and currently resides in Indianapolis. Connect with Patrick! Website: http://www.alltimesarelocal.org LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/patrickarmstrong219 Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickintheworld K.J. RoelkeKJ was adopted from Daegu and raised in Dallas, Texas with his two biological, older siblings and his younger sister, adopted from Russia. After spending a decade in the Midwest for college and career, he and his wife are back in Dallas and living large! He has been on his journey of discovery since 2015 and spends his days populating the internet with content.Connect with K.J.! Website: http://kjroelke.online LinkedIn: http://linkedin/in/kjroelke Instagram: http://instagram.com/kjroelke // Listen to/Watch The Janchi Show on all major platforms: Apple: http://janchishow.com/apple Spotify: http://janchishow.com/spotify Youtube: http://janchishow.com/youtube // Join the Asian Podcast Network: Website: https://asianpodcastnetwork.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/asianpodcastnetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asianpodcastnetwork/  // The Janchi Show is produced by Just Like Media: Website: http://www.justlikemedia.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/justlikemedia Executive Producer: Jerry WonCreative Director: Michelle NamAudio & Video Engineer: K.J. Roelke & Patrick ArmstrongEpisode Artwork: Nathan Nowack

Anastasia Lee volunteers with FundFC. Check out their website to see how you can help!   Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Merch! http://tee.pub/lic/RwiARsuuDHs Call the Voicemail Line 413-foster 3 (413) 367-8373 Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/  

In the first two episodes of Season Three, we speak to psychotherapist, author and lecturer, Nancy Verrier about her research into adoption and her books, 'The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child' (1993) and 'Coming Home to Self: The Adopted Child Grows Up' (2003). Nancy's first book turned the fairytale narrative of adoption on its head. She wasn't the first academic to explore the effects of early infant separation from their mother and subsequent adoption, however, she communicated it in a way that was relatable and easily understood. Her books are listed in the Jigsaw Queensland recommended reading lists and are often the starting place for anyone exploring their experience. In episodes 1 and 2, we speak to Nancy about her interest in adoption, research, books and her thoughts on healing from adoption trauma. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes

Ryan O'Hara is my guest for episode 37 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast. I met Ryan online years ago. One thing I've always appreciated about Ryan is his calming presence, he is a man and father who is grounded in his faith and in himself. In this episode talk about his family's journey with infertility, foster care and adoption. He shares how foster care and adoption reflects the heart of God, how the challenges of parenting can impact marriage and how foster parenting and adoption has impacted his faith. Ryan O'Hara serves as the Content Director for Saint Paul's Outreach, a national Catholic organization that ministers to college students on campus. He is passionate about seeing Catholics come alive in Christ, grow to spiritual maturity and become apostles to the people in their life. Ryan has a B.A. in History from William Jewell College and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife Jill live in West St Paul, MN and are parents to four sons. You can connect with Ryan here: https://www.ryanohara.org/ https://www.instagram.com/ryancohara/ https://twitter.com/ryancohara https://www.facebook.com/ryanohara The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021. I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com You can watch the show on my Youtube channel. The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. People who are interested in personal growth, emotional and spiritual health. Moms and Dads who would like help with their marriage and/or parenting. And people who are interested in how church leaders and mental health providers can work together to care for people. You can connect with me: htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling https://twitter.com/SovannPen http://www.sovannpen.com/ https://www.anewdaycounseling.org/

Dr. Breanna Gentile, Ph. D. completed her bachelor's in psychology at Gonzaga University. She went on to receive two master's degrees, one from Golden Gate University in Counseling and the second from Palo Alto University in Clinical Psychology.   Dr. Gentile founded Dr. G's Lab, a trauma-informed design consultancy. She has authored studies that have been published in peer-reviewed journals and has been an invited speaker about trauma-informed practices and design at multiple national conferences and symposiums.    Dr. Gentile has spent over 10 years working to improve outcomes for children, teens, and their caregivers working through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. Her work with behavioral health providers, communities, and families has allowed her to develop keen insight into the challenges of supporting resilience through trauma-informed practices. She is currently the Director of Product Design at the Center for Youth Wellness. Foster Care: An Unparalleled Journey Find All Our Links Here https://linktr.ee/fostercarenation Foster Care 101 Free webinar with NO sales pitch! Support Our Mission https://www.buymeacoffee.com/fostercare https://patreon.com/fostercarenation Website https://fostercarenation.com Connect with us on our Facebook Page https://facebook.com/7timedad Connect on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fostercarenation/

Check out Rebecca's film here:https://reckoningwiththeprimalwound.com/Connect with Rebecca here:https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=41801212https://www.instagram.com/bunnybecca/?hl=enhttps://m.facebook.com/reckoningwiththeprimalwound/#adoption#adoptionawareness#adoptionevent#adoptionislove#adoptionjourney#adoptionlove#adoptionresponsable#adoptions#adoptionstories#adoptionstory#adoptionsupport#adoptiontails#primalwound#nancyverrier

Former Focus on the Family Executive Kelly Rosati joins the discussion once again, about raising adopted children with mental health trauma in their background, and how her non-profit is helping others. Part 2 of 2.

Karl created Adopt Ed. to educate those who know an adoptee, adoptees and biological families who have an adopted child in the world.Here's what he says about himself"I am an adoptee. I lived my life dealing with the usual ups and downs that everyone faces; hopes and dreams, some met, some lost. I had a good a life. I knew I was adopted, but never thought it had much impact on my life. I was (and am) grateful to have been adopted by such a great family. Then, in 2009 I began to research adoption for a reason entirely unrelated to my own. I opened Pandora's box. I didn't realize that my lifetime of insecurity, fear of being rejected and inability to fully connect in relationships was because I was adopted. Let's be clear, it wasn't being adopted, it was being relinquished for adoption that caused the wound I didn't know I needed to heal. After shifting gears, completing my Master's Degree in Adoption Studies and a lot of therapeutic work, I wondered, “Why didn't I know any of this?” I committed myself and my new profession as a Post-Adoption Specialist to helping families like mine, people like me and adoptive parents get the answers to questions they didn't know they needed to ask."For more Karl and to connect with him:https://www.adopt-ed.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stenske-020559b/https://www.facebook.com/Karl-Stenske-Post-Adoption-Specialist-419370648157725

Kevin Barhydt is an adoptee living in New York who wrote a memoir about his adoption, childhood sexual abuse, addiction and recovery called 'Dear Stephen Michael's Mother'. By the age of 20, Kevin had succumbed to a suicidal lifestyle of drug dealing and prostitution. At age 45, and after many years of recovery, he began a painful journey to uncover his origins and the hopeful search for his mother. In this first episode of a two-part series on adoption and addiction series, Jo talks to Kevin about his personal story and memoir. This episode discusses adult themes and listener discretion is advised. For more information go to http://www.jigsawqueensland.com/episode-notes

Pastor Paul is joined by Kelly Rosati, as she discusses raising adopted children who have severe mental health trauma in their background. How to love and care for them. Part 1 of 2

I was adopted at 5 weeks old. I'm 54 now. I was lucky - adoption trauma didn't hit me until I was 40. Here's what I've learned so far.It runs counter to pretty much everything every other person in the adoption space says. So I'm not asking you to believe me. Trust only yourself.Make your own mind up.If you want to find out more check out www.thrivingadoptees.com 

Thriving Adoptees is a new podcast to inspire and empower adoptees and adopters. The aim - all adoptees thrive.  Each episode explores how to make that happen with stories, interviews and insights from adopters, adoptees and leaders in adoption.So why I'm doing this?I was adopted at 5 weeks old and told about it so young I don't ever remember not knowing. I didn't suffer any adoption trauma until I hit 40 when I found out my childhood teddy bear was a gift from my birth mother.This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved kickstarting a learning journey that led me to heal and then want to help others. That's why I created the podcast.Website https://www.thrivingadoptees.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/_simonbennFacebook https://www.facebook.com/simonjbennLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjbenn/

Today, we sat down and had a great conversation with Moses Farrow, LMFT, who is an Adoption Trauma Therapist, with over 20 years in the mental health field. He is on a mission to save adoptee lives, sharing his personal experiences as a survivor of abuse, suicide, and suicide loss. He is also an outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, and adoption reform. Most recently, he has produced videos on YouTube and gave his first newspaper interview with The Guardian, about his family and adoption work. He has begun the #truthislouder movement which encourages adoptees to speak their truths and invites everyone to become an ally to the adoptee community to help save adoptee lives. During our conversation, we talked about his mental health journey, what motivates him to be an advocate for adoption trauma, and what adoptive parents can do to help their children thrive. Websites1N5.org Truth is Louder The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of TraumaLife Unlocked: 7 Revolutionary Lessons to Overcome FearPeter A. Levine Books 1N5 ACE's podcast 1N5's Trauma-Informed Care in Schools episodePsychology Today - Find a Therapist MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific) CDC Stats on Mental Health National Alliance on Mental Illness  Find 1N5 on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/1N5.org.stopthestigma/ Instagram: @1n5.org.stopthestigma/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/1N5_orgFind Moses on social media:Instagram: @adoptiontrauma & mosesafarrow & mytruthislouderTwitter: https://twitter.com/MosesFarrow National Resources: You don't have to be in a crisis to talk with someone. National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255) The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they've built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter's goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier. 

Jenn Uren, host of the This Mom Knows podcast, continues the story she started in Episode 3 and shares how she and her husband ended up with a sudden surprise adoption of two babies. She shares how this came about and how her family learned first hand about the trauma that accompanies adoption. Shownotes available at: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-6

I’m joined today with Trauma Adoption therapist Moses Farrow. Moses is the adopted son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen. He is going to be sharing about Trauma adoption both from a professional lens and from his own personal experience. INSTAGRAM @mosesfarrow & @adoptiontrauma

You can find Stephanie Tait on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Buy their book, The View From Rock Bottom: Discovering God's Embrace in our Pain, on Amazon or anywhere books are sold. Visit her website at https://www.stephanietaitwrites.com/ for more information, to read her blog, book her for speaking, and to support her work. Please consider supporting Stephanie on Patreon through a monthly donation if you are able. One way or another, we encourage you to support her work!--Hang with us throughout the week on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Please subscribe/rate our podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen. Special thanks to Northcote for letting us use their incredible music. Please support and buy their music.Thanks to Bryan Neufeld for creating our logo. Give him a shout for all your design needs.

Discussing the truths behind adoption as the traumatic experience it is! Thank you to my new friend for exposing me to this wonderful talk by Paul Sunderland. Adoption Trauma and the truth about early maternal relinquishment wounds. See the video here https://youtu.be/PX2Vm18TYwg --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reactiveattachments/support

A Parenting Journey-- Adoption, Trauma , Play & Parenting with Rachal Pollard   Episode 64 Meet my friend Rachal: Rachal Pollard is a wife to a talented, hilarious husband, and mama to four kiddos who test limits, push boundaries and explore life with exceptional curiosity.  After growing their family through adoption, Rachal was plunged into the world of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting.  After 10 years of learning, she now works to help the community around her become trauma-informed including churches, community services, schools and foster and adoptive families.  She is the co-founder of Redeemed Network, which works to help the church provide effective wrap-around care for families, children and workers that are affected by foster care and adoption.  Rachal is also a certified Christian Life Coach and you can learn more about the benefits of coaching on her blog www.imperfectlifecoaches.com.  You can follow her on social media @Pollardmama everywhere.      ACE: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean     Counter-ACES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pulling-through/201910/ways-counter-the-effects-adverse-childhood-experiences       An overview video about attachment styles: https://youtu.be/nIhATiiM-Pw   Go watch Instant Family on Amazon or wherever. https://amzn.to/2S4JNdT       Selfcare:  Take your car to the carwash.       Play: Connect with technology-- http://gamepigeonapp.com/     Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms                  

Candice Mortensen joins us this week to discuss her family and how they came to be. Prior to adopting her five children, Candice worked as a trauma specialist for children who were adopted! As a result, Candice has had such a unique experience becoming a mother. She has been able to use the knowledge and skills she learned as a therapist to help her children heal from their trauma. Each of the Mortensen’s children came in unique and special ways, but each had their own traumatic history. This trauma effects so much in each of her children’s lives-even a family meal is impacted by this trauma. Through it all, the Mortensens have learned how to love their children more deeply and parent with better intent.  Tune in to learn about parenting adoptive children who have experienced trauma and hear how this family is healing together.

Adoption can impact the lives of all involved in ways that aren’t always obvious. In this episode of Woman Worriers, host Elizabeth Cush and her guest, Marie Celeste, talk about adoption, from the trauma of losing the birth family to challenges within the adoptive family to a better understanding of those involved in the adoption process.

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter, will introduce you to Dr. Ron Federici. This episode is the first of a two-part series with Dr. Federici, so be sure to join us next week for part two! Dr. Ronald Federici is regarded as the country's expert in Developmental Neuropsychology for children from adoption-trauma backgrounds. He has written books and hundreds of publications regarding the damaging effects of childhood maltreatment, ranging from Developmental Trauma Disorder; FASD/drug exposure affecting attachment in children; traumatic autism; and reconstructive therapy. Dr. Federici is CEO of Care For Children International, which offers comprehensive services for children and families in the USA and abroad, specializing in complex cases that have been unresponsive to past interventions. Dr. Federici is the Father of 9 children, 8 adopted from very traumatic backgrounds who have grown into very productive adults. Dr Federici also teaches and lectures internationally.

Welcome to Attachment Theory in Action! Our podcast is dedicated to therapists, social workers, counselors and psychologists who are working with clients from an attachment-based perspective. Interviews are conducted with individuals who are doing clinical work as well as leading attachment theory researchers. Your host, Karen Doyle Buckwalter, will introduce you to Dr. Ron Federici. This episode is the first of a two-part series with Dr. Federici, so be sure to join us next week for part two! Dr. Ronald Federici is regarded as the country's expert in Developmental Neuropsychology for children from adoption-trauma backgrounds.  He has written books and hundreds of publications regarding the damaging effects of childhood maltreatment, ranging from Developmental Trauma Disorder; FASD/drug exposure affecting attachment in children; traumatic autism; and reconstructive therapy.  Dr. Federici is CEO of Care For Children International, which offers comprehensive services for children and families in the USA and abroad, specializing in complex cases that have been unresponsive to past interventions.  Dr. Federici is the Father of 9 children, 8 adopted from very traumatic backgrounds who have grown into very productive adults. Dr Federici also teaches and lectures internationally.  

Is adoption really as traumatic as some people say it is? Lesli A. Johnson, MFT teaches us about what the word trauma means and confirms that indeed a trauma occurs when an infant, a baby, a child is separated from their mother. There’s even brain science to prove it! The process of separating a baby from its mother is coded in the nervous system as traumatic for both the mother and the baby. We chat about ways to heal from adoption trauma and Lesli suggests three books for further reading on the topic. Full Show Notes Here   Connect With Us Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Monthly Newsletter Send a Note or Record a Voicemail   Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Play | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube   Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group  

Anne Heffron (author of You Don’t Look Adopted) goes deep into all kinds of things in her story, including failures that she attributes to adoption trauma, things she’s working on to find healing, what “write or die” means to her, and we find a way to laugh a lot.    Full Show Notes Here   Connect With Us Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Monthly Newsletter Send a Note or Record a Voicemail   Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Play | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube   Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group  

There is a fundamental trauma that occurs when a child is adopted. It doesn't matter how loving the families involved are—there is a primal wound that must be addressed. In this episode, Freeman is joined by Barnet's adopted daughter, Sophia Bain, and adoption expert Noah Rothschild to discuss this profound topic.