Podcast appearances and mentions of reshma mcclintock

279 | Reshma McClintock Oh it is such a delight to get to share this interview with you. Reshma McClintock, the producer and subject of the film Calcutta is My Mother is back with us today. Reshma is a transracial adoptee from Calcutta, India, and this incredible film documents her return to Calcutta for the first time since her adoption, and she would tell you that it also depicts a portion of her journey “out of the fog”. I received permission to share the audio from her trailer, and I'm going to play that for you here, just before we get into the conversation about her story, some of her experiences in Calcutta, and some tips for transnational adoptees about preparing for a home country visit. We also get to talk about her upcoming documentary screening in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2024. I get the honour of hosting the Q&A for that event, so consider this my personal invite to you to come and join us to see the film and hang out with some fellow adoptees!   Full Show Notes Here   Join our adoptee community on Patreon here   Check out our upcoming live events here! This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on it, either by its hosts or any guests, is to be construed as psychological, medical or legal advice. Please seek out professionals in those fields if you need those services. The views expressed by the hosts of Adoptees On or any guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organization or other person unless otherwise stated.

Dear Adoption, is joining up with Adoptees On again today! Reshma McClintock, the founder of Dear Adoption, is back and she brought us another letter that we are sure most adopted people will relate to. We also talk about a recent trip to Washington, DC that Reshma was a part of, where for the first time adult adoptee voices were invited and represented in the adoption conversation. Full Show Notes Here Connect With Us Reshma McClintock: Instagram | Facebook | reshmamcclintock.com | Calcutta is My Mother | Dear Adoption, Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group Connect Monthly Newsletter | Send a Note or Record a Voicemail

Dear Adoption, is joining up with Adoptees On today! Reshma McClintock, the founder of Dear Adoption, brought a letter that we explore together. We discuss the power of hearing this letter vs. reading it, the impact of the words shared, and the insight and wisdom the anonymous letter writer has. Join us as we explore a letter that we are sure most adopted people will relate to. Full Show Notes Here Connect With Us Reshma McClintock: Instagram | Facebook | reshmamcclintock.com | Calcutta is My Mother | Dear Adoption, Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group Connect Monthly Newsletter | Send a Note or Record a Voicemail

Today we are joined by Reshma McClintock. She’s a writer, an adoptee from India, and the focal point of the new documentary Calcutta is my Mother. Key Links Information for Calcutta is my Mother: http://calcuttafilm.com/ Reshma’s website: https://writtenbyresh.com/ Her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writtenbyresh/ Her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reshma_mcclintock/ ---- She sits down with April and Noah to share some of the best, most impactful experiences she’s had with adoption. But to balance out the entire story, she also provides the more challenging aspects of her life, ranging from her identity crisis as an Indian woman who only identified as being white, to the culture and heritage she left behind when she was adopted. All in all, Reshma is an amazing woman and a shining example of just how important it is to share these adoption stories.   In This Episode of ADOPTION NOW Reshma’s parents and their decision to adopt Her adoption from Calcutta The different components of grief as it relates to adoption On the importance of communication between parents and adoptees The dichotomy of conflicting good and bad emotions that adoptees often feel How children often save the parents and not the other way around Reshma’s incredible return to Calcutta More details on the film Calcutta is my Mother   More details at: https://adoptionnow.com/podcast/calcutta-is-my-mother-reshma-mcclintocks-adoption-story/ ---- Follow us on Twitter @Adoption_now Like the show on Facebook Keep up with our journey on Instagram @adoptionnow ADOPTION NOW is produced and distributed by Simpler Media

Today my dear friend Reshma McClintock, creator of Dear Adoption, and Producer, Co-Director, and Subject of the documentary, Calcutta is My Mother is here to celebrate 100 episodes with us! I asked Reshma to be the guest for my 100th episode because she is passionate about the same thing as I am, adoptee voices. Reshma shares what shifted her view of adoption, what it’s like for her to talk about India and adoption with her daughter, and the paradox of navigating cultural appropriation for a transracially adopted person. Full Show Notes Here Connect With Us Reshma McClintock: Instagram | Facebook | reshmamcclintock.com Haley Radke: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Adoptees On: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube Support Adoptees On One Time Donation | Monthly | Secret Facebook Group Connect Monthly Newsletter | Send a Note or Record a Voicemail

It was humiliating. Every time they left the household, whether it was to the grocery store or the mall, “My placement in the family was questioned.” She said, “People wanted to know how much I cost, where I came from, how my parents found me and where my real parents were.” Questions that made Reshma McClintock feel embarrassed. Questions that made her feel unsafe. Questions that ignited her current work, Dear Adoption. I asked, “How and why did you create, Dear Adoption?” She said, “I started talking about it with my family first… then I started writing about it… I wrote publicly about adoption… Then, a friend from high school whom I haven't seen or spoken to for about 17 years contacted me. He contacted me… and asked if I have been back to Kolkata. I said, “I've been to India, but not Kolkata.” He said, “What if we filmed a documentary about your first return?” Fast-forward a few years, Calcutta is My Mother, was born. A documentary that triggered hundreds of responses from other adoptees. Responses that led Reshma to create a space for other adoptees. A space where adoptees can share their perspectives on adoption, whether they're for it or not. A space that makes them feel safe. A space that makes them feel like they belong. Help others elevate before you elevate yourself. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: On Questioning: Think before you speak On Grief: Don't try to contain it On Stereotypes/Racism: Have a pulse on the society/culture On Sharing: Create a space for it On Courage: Surround yourself with others who support you Three principles to live by: Listen, persist, and have grace *** If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving us a short review? It takes less than 60 seconds, and could make a huge difference in spreading the word of these inspiring/courageous conversations.
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Join host Pam Kroskie and guest Reshma McClintock on November 7th @ 2pm est Reshma McClintock, a writer and adoptee advocate, was adopted internationally as an infant and grew up in the US. She recently returned to her birthplace as the Subject of the film, Calcutta is My Mother which is expected to premier in 2018. Reshma is the founder of DearAdoption.com; a website featuring adoptee voices from around the globe. She lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and daughter.