Best Adoptee Wellbeing Podcasts (2025)

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מילד הפלא של הכלכלה הישראלית לקריסה מוחלטת - הקמבק שמוכיח שהכל אפשר 37:49

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בפרק הזה תתוודעו לאיזי רוזוב – פעם "ילד הפלא של הכלכלה הישראלית": מנכ"ל גיבור סברינה, יבואן BMW הרשמי, ומייסד ירחון "אוטו". הוא טיפס לראש, ואז הכל התרסק. בפברואר 1990, קריסה עסקית הובילה אותו עם משפחתו לדירה שכורה בגבעתיים, כשהם תלויים על חשבון מכולת שאחותו פתחה. אך דמותו האמיתית התעצבה דווקא מתוך הנפילה. במסע מעורר השראה, איזי התמסר ללמידה, הפך לי…

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How Organizations Can Fast-Track AI, Agility & Build the Workforce of the Future 25:14

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In this episode of The Backlog, host Laura Scott is joined by Alex Rebkowski to introduce ADAPTOVATE’s new vertical: Capability Uplift. They dive into our training and coaching offerings—focusing on how organizations can scale both AI and Agility to transform the way they work and deliver impact.Learn more at https://www.adaptovate.com/training-by-…

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Ep. 368: “SuperShifts” – Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Author Dr. Ja-Nae Duane of Brown University 24:37

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Dr. Ja-Nae Duane is a behavioral scientist, entrepreneur, award-winning innovator and author of the new book, “SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence”. Mike Petrusky asks Ja-Nae about the book in which she and her co-author, futurist Steve Fisher, deliver an incisive overview of how we are at the end of on…

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✨ Face to Face with Truth: An Interview with Mindy, Korean American Adoptee & Intuitive Face Reader 1:12:24

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In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we sit down with Min-Ae (Mindy), a Korean American adoptee whose journey is marked by resilience, strength, and deep faith. Mindy is an intuitive face reader who uses her gifts to help people better understand themselves and others, illuminating personality traits, emotional tendencies, an…

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Only Eight perecent of CEOs feel confident in their ability to adopt AI while managing its risks. 44:02

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Last week, I sat down with Marissa Afton, Partner & Head of Global Accounts at Potential Project Company, and honestly, her research findings about the impact of AI on company leadership were astounding. Here's the deal: Out of 100 CEOs and CHROs across a range of industries, only 8% feel confident in their ability to embrace AI while managing its …

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Ep. 367: “Find a Mentor” – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin 22:32

14d ago22:32

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David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. Mike Petrusky asks David about his closing keynote address during IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2025 where he inspired facility management leaders to have a growth mindset as they care for the people…

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Upholding safety and satisfaction in a changing industry 13:54

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In this episode, we're joined by Tom Lee, our Director of Standards at RSSB. We discuss specific challenges in safety and satisfaction for customers, how we’re helping industry overcome them, and what a renationalised network might mean for those we serve. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/our-business-plan…

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Ep. 366: “Invisible Architecture” – Building Trust, Meaning, and Community in the Workplace with Amanda Muzzarelli of Trascent 20:02

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Amanda Muzzarelli is a Director at Trascent where she is a Global Real Estate & Facilities Executive and an AI Enthusiast empowering innovation in complex enterprises. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her focus on the importance of interpreting the less visible aspects of workplace strategy, such as trust, meaning, and community while they explore t…

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Unpacking Han, Finding Jeong: A Korean Adoptee Narrative 1:05:46

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Welcome back to another vulnerable episode where we get really personal and dive into two concepts that have shaped our lives as Korean adoptees: Han and Jeong. You know those feelings you have that are too big for words? That's what Han and Jeong are for us. We'll be talking about how Han is the deep, unresolved grief and anger we feel—both indivi…

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Busy Lives, Better Food — With Lucy Marvellous 48:31

20d ago48:31

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In this episode of the Mind Kind Podcast Jo talks with Lucy Marvellous, author of ‘I’ll Have What Lucy is Having’ The Cook Book of easy recipes for busy people who want to eat food that helps them stay well. Lucy is a teacher who started to give cooking classes to help people cook great food that is good for them. She loved the results she saw for …

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Ep. 365: “What You Can Bring to the Table” – Professional Development in Your Facility Management Journey with Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP of ABM & IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council 21:09

28d ago21:09

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Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA’s Corporate Facilities …

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Anthony Minichiello on habits, setbacks, and the journey from Roosters captain to business leader. 19:16

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Anthony Minichiello’s journey goes far beyond rugby league. From captaining the Roosters and winning premierships to building MiniFit, he’s carried the same habits of discipline, resilience, and teamwork into business. In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, he shares how setbacks shaped his career, the routines that drive his performance, and the …

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Time to Eat with Joy Again — The Foodsane Way 34:13

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In this special episode, the tables are turned as Dr. Joanna North is interviewed by former guest Dr. Sara Riley. Together, they explore Jo’s personal journey with weight management and how Time Related Eating transformed her relationship with food. This episode offers a preview of the ideas behind Jo’s upcoming book, Foodsane, which explores her c…

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Ep. 364: “Create a Culture” – Embracing Continuous Workplace Innovation at WORKTECH New York with Philip Ross of UnGroup 25:20

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Philip Ross is Founder and CEO of UnGroup where he is an author, advisor, speaker, futurist and commentator on the new world of work. Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the upcoming WORKTECH New York conference and why embracing technology and continuous innovation is essential for workplace leaders who want to stay ahead in our rapidly evolving indus…

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Kirsten Mathis 3.0: Navigating Growth & Change as a Korean Adoptee 1:06:01

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This week, we're joined by a returning guest and dear friend, Kirsten Mathis. We want to start by wishing Kirsten a very happy 40th birthday! In honor of her big day, let's all participate in her Birthday Love Challenge by making a commitment to show ourselves and others more love and compassion this week. In this powerful episode, Kirsten vulnerab…

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Ep. 363: “Your Best Strengths” – The Five Talents That Really Matter in Leadership and the Workplace with Author Barry Conchie 20:39

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Barry Conchie is an executive leadership advisor and co-author of the book "The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance" which demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Barry about…

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Putting sustainability and social value ‘front and centre’ 9:55

2M ago9:55

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With us for this episode is Rachael Everard, our Director of Sustainable Development at RSSB. We explore some of the sustainability challenges the industry is up against and how we’re planning to help overcome those. We also revisit the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, showcasing some positive member stories from its implementation. Find out more at: ht…

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Ep. 362: “Have a Data Strategy” – Elevating Employee Experiences by Researching the Future at Work with Kyle de Bruin of Leesman 25:31

2M ago25:31

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Kyle de Bruin is Managing Director at Leesman where he is passionate about measuring and analyzing the experiences of employees in their places of work. Mike Petrusky asks Kyle about how high-performance offices deliver a great employee experience and they review lessons learned from the past five years of workplace change. The lack of variety in o…

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Healing the Mother Wound and Finding Peace From Within 1:18:15

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The Mother Wound: A Deep Dive into Loss, Love & Healing In this powerful and tender episode, we explore the mother wound, a wound that lives in the body, heart, and spirit of many adoptees. From the primal loss of our first mother to the complex dynamics with adoptive mothers, this episode opens a space for truth-telling, grief, compassion, and hea…

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Ep. 361: “Rethink Your Waste” – Social Impact Procurement in Facility Management and the Workplace with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide 20:47

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Michael Amos is Managing Director at Waste to Wonder Worldwide where he is passionate about managing office clearances that empower disadvantaged communities. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his recent learning lab presentations during IFMA’s Facility Fusion where he shared that organizations should consider social enterprises when making procurem…

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Tech is Not Transformation: How AI Fails Without Business-Led Change 32:28

2M ago32:28

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In this episode of The Backlog, Laura Scott, Managing Director and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, is joined by James Masella, Director of Growth and Partnerships at Enterprise AI. Together, they unpack the reality behind technology-driven change and why AI initiatives succeed or fail based on people and process—not just the latest tools.Key themes include:…

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Thinking Distortions: Unpicking the Thought Tangle 41:00

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How to spot unhelpful thought patterns and reconnect with calm, clarity, and choice. In this episode of The Mind Kind Podcast, Dr. Joanna North explores how the way we think can shape our experience of the world — sometimes for the worse. From habitual thought patterns to cognitive distortions, Jo explains how our minds can trick us into reacting i…

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Why 85% of Your Team Is Disengaged (And How to Fix It) 45:34

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💡 I had an eye-opening conversation with Pekka Pohjakallio, former Managing Director at Hintsa Performance (the company that trains Formula 1 drivers), about authentic leadership in today’s hyperconnected world. ⚠️ The problem: Only 15% of employees worldwide feel genuinely engaged at work (Gallup). Our constant connectivity fosters reactive leader…

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Ep. 360: “What People Are Looking For” – A Facility Manager’s Guide to Ergonomics, Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace with Lily Pritchett of Humanscale 22:53

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Lily Pritchett is Regional Sales Manager at Humanscale and Past President of the IFMA Houston Chapter where she is passionate about consulting with organizations to create experiences that spur creativity and drive innovation with purposeful space design. Mike Petrusky asks Lily about their time together at IFMA’s Facility Fusion conference in Aust…

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Mike Malloy Returns: Psychedelic Healing, PTSD & the Adoption Journey 56:57

2M ago56:57

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In this enlightening and deeply heartfelt follow-up episode, we welcome back Mike Malloy, a Korean American adoptee, veteran, and community builder. Mike returns to share his powerful experience with psilocybin-assisted therapy, originally sought to support his PTSD from military service, and how it unexpectedly brought long-buried aspects of his a…

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Ep. 359: “A Better, Positive Outlook” – Life Sciences, Architecture and Workplace Strategy with Dan Castner, AIA, LEED AP of Mancini Duffy 21:44

2M ago21:44

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Daniel Castner, AIA, LEED AP is Principal and Director of the Life Science practice at Mancini Duffy where he is passionate about workplace strategy with a focus on research labs, medical space, and anything requiring a helpful orchestrator of AEC coordination. Mike Petrusky asks Dan about his experiences helping the IFMA community, the importance …

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NAIDOC 2025: First Nations Workforce, First Nations Wisdom 19:30

2M ago19:30

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In this episode to celebrate NAIDOC week, we've invited Dustin McClung from GADALI back into our studio to speak with Laura Scott, Partner at ADAPTOVATE. Dustin share's his vision for the Indigenous workforce of Australia, specifically the IT sector and how he hopes GADALI can help impact true change.…

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Ep. 358: “Everything Begins With Trust” – Interior Design and Creating Workplace Environments Where People Thrive with Sabrina Pagani of AECOM 21:43

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Sabrina Pagani is Principal and Interiors Practice Leader at AECOM where she is passionate about helping clients create impactful environments in which to live, learn, work, and play. Mike Petrusky asks Sabrina about the importance of trust and giving people freedom and clear objectives when creating thriving environments. They explore how facility…

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Paper Cuts and Power: Navigating Adoption Microaggressions 1:05:25

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In this episode, Laurie and Claire delve into the nuanced topic of microaggressions within the adoption community. This discussion was inspired by a KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network) Conference workshop that Laurie and Claire attended. We want to help bring microaggressions into the light so that we can talk about them, normali…

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Unlocking UK Growth: From Wages to Productivity with Simon Oates, Barret Kupelian & Andy Haldane 38:50

3M ago38:50

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Hosted by Simon Oates, Leader of Economics at PwC UK, this episode of Economics in Business brings you a data-driven exploration of the UK economy’s brightest levers and its toughest hurdles. Join Simon as he challenges: Barret Kupelian, PwC’s Chief Economist UK, on why real wages are rising faster than wallets feel—and what it means for consumer d…

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Challenges and opportunities for practice researchers: the PRAG-UK reports 56:38

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In this session practice researchers and PAR network members Scott McLaughlin and Tim Stephens will discuss the 2021 PRAG-UK reports on practice research in the UK. The reports were written as a way to gather current thinking across the breadth of arts disciplines, but also to try and offer some core principles and discourses as a way to help ancho…

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Ep. 357: “The Heart of Innovation” – Culture, Leadership and Organizational Change in the Workplace with Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC of Fly High Coaching 20:36

3M ago20:36

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Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC is Founder and CEO at Fly High Coaching where she is an organizational consultant, career services and strategy leader, and Host of the “Career 101 Podcast”. Mike Petrusky asks Porschia about how the physical workspace impacts company culture and employee engagement, while leading to collaboration, innovation and be…

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Love beyond the Orphanage - Interview with Julie Duvall, Part 2 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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In this follow-up conversation, we welcome back Julie Duvall—an aged-out Korean orphan, late-life adoptee, and fierce advocate for adult Korean orphans. Julie returns to share more deeply about her ongoing journey of healing, faith, and purpose. We dive into the realities faced by those who grow up in orphanages without ever being adopted, and the …

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Leading Change with Purpose: Paul McNamara on Transformation That Sticks 24:47

3M ago24:47

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In this episode of The Backlog Podcast, Laura Scott sits down with Paul Mcnamara for an insightful conversation on driving transformation through empowered leadership. Tune in as they explore practical strategies, lessons from the field, and what it takes to navigate change with purpose and clarity.

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Couples Therapy 47:08

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Today Jo North talks with Dr Sara Riley who is both a medical practitioner and a relationships therapist. Together they unpick the complexity of relationships in order to help the listener understand what they might expect in relationship counselling with the overall goal of a thriving relationship in which both parties can live their best lives to…

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Why the majority of Corporate Wellbeing Programs are missing the mark 51:36

3M ago51:36

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"The majority of wellbeing programs in companies are failing because they don't address what employees actually need," reveals Dr. James Hewitt, a leading international wellbeing expert who has worked with Formula 1 world champions and Fortune 500 giants including BCG, PwC, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Mercedes-Benz. James, ranked #1 globall…

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Ep. 356: “Ask More Questions” – The Empathy-Powered Leadership Journey in the Workplace with Psychologist & Author Jess Baker 23:45

3M ago23:45

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Jess Baker is a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Author of the book, “The Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People” which is for anyone who wants to understand how helping works and to be better at it. Mike Petrusky asks Jess why she believes that empathy in the workplace is o…