Best Adoptee Wellbeing Podcasts (2025)

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

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

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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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James McKendry, Ph.D.: Aging Gracefully with Exercise & Nutrition | All Together #82 48:30

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What if the real key to aging well isn’t found in a pill—but in how you move and what you eat? Aging is inevitable, but science is showing that how we age—and how well we live as we grow older—can be influenced by two powerful tools: nutrition and exercise. This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia is jo…

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

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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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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

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

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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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Mandy Doria: Approaches for Wellbeing and Burnout in Capitalistic Strain | All Together #81 1:13:27

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The journey to attaining wealth for our family often comes with occupational stress and burnout. How can we balance our family’s materialistic needs and well-being? In this episode of All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Sabrina Oktavelia dives into this topic with professional counselor Mandy Doria. Together, they explore how pe…

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

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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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Heading to KAAN: Calming Nerves and Connecting with our KAD Community 13:40

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This week, join Laurie and Claire for a special mini-episode as they share their pre-KAAN conference jitters and excitement! Heading to a large conference, even one filled with supportive community, can bring on a mix of emotions. Laurie and Claire open up about their feelings and, in true Empowered Adoptee fashion, offer some quick and easy tools …

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10 Health Benefits For Trusting Your Intuition 58:37

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— How do you feel when you hear the word “psychic”? Spine-chilling goose-bumps or a thrilling allure? A burning desire to discover more or an impulse to run? Fascination or fear? We all have intuition, perhaps even psychic ability. So why don’t we use it? Fear of the unknown, fear of losing control, fear of meeting our dark side or the fear instill…

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Transforming Fears Into a Life of Freedom & Happiness 55:28

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— Do you ever feel like you're juggling a million things, constantly reacting to life's demands, and struggling to find peace? In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get lost in thoughts, emotions, and external pressures, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. But what if there were a simpler way to navigate the chaos? What if you coul…

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Choose Holistic Healing and Self-love 50:18

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— “In the gentle ebb and flow of life, we often seek to make a difference in the lives of others, hoping to touch them with a spark of our spirit. But sometimes, in the midst of giving, we find ourselves on an unexpected journey of receiving. Over the past month, a beautiful realization has blossomed in my heart: as I've reached out to heal others,…

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ADAPTOVATE Celebrated Pride Month 33:18

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In this special Pride Month edition of The Backlog, four ADAPTOVATE team members who proudly identify as part of the LGBTQI+ community come together to share a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Together, they reflect on what Pride means to them — not just as individuals, but as professionals shaping inclusive workplaces.At ADAPTOVATE, our …

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Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AFC®, CFT™: Setting Healthy Boundaries in Establishing Family Roles | All Together #80 55:24

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Having different people, with different roles, expectations and mindsets can create a dynamic that won't last too long. Without healthy boundaries, family members can seem more like housemates, that frustrate each other to no end, than a family that cares for and respects each other. Our expert in this area is professor Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT, AF…

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Why Do Breakups and Loss Hurt So Much—and How Do We Heal From Them? 57:39

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In this powerful and validating episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore the real reasons why breakups and loss can feel so devastating—not just emotionally, but physically and biochemically. Whether it’s the end of a romantic relationship, the loss of a close friendship, estrangement, heartbreak activates some of the deepest parts of o…

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Understanding Self-Sabotaging Behavior As Adoptees 1:04:11

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In this vulnerable episode, Laurie and Claire dive deep into the complex topic of self-sabotage, particularly among adoptees. We explore the subconscious strategies that lead us to undermine our own relationships and goals, often driven by fear and core wounds. Join us as we uncover the common triggers, patterns of behavior, and the beliefs that pe…

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Ensuring reliable rail services: How RSSB makes a difference 16:04

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In this episode, we're joined by Chris Knowles, RSSB's Director of System Safety and Health. We’ll explore some specific challenges to rail reliability and resilience, why it’s vital to address them, and some of the solutions that RSSB is offering in this space. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.uk/our-business-plan…

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Foodsane 37:53

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In this episode of the Mink Kind podcast, delve into the world of food, eating, and weight loss with Dr. Joanna North. Drawing from her book "Foodsane" and personal experiences, Jo explores how our food choices impact us and offers solutions for issues like ultra-processed food addiction. She advocates for self-compassion, body connection, and Time…

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Kari Rudd: A Whole New World, A Whole New Me 1:03:26

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Kari Rudd, a Korean adoptee based in Santa Barbara, California. Kari shares her transformative journey of searching for identity and belonging after her challenging experiences with adoption. Kari was adopted at around six months old into a family that faced significant struggles. After being removed from h…

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What I Have Learned About Living By Facing Dying 50:28

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— Every year, 18 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. If you, or your loved one, is one of them, you know exactly how overwhelming, scary, and confusing it is to navigate the journey through diagnosis, treatment, prognoses, and all their accompanying emotions. Entrepreneur, business leader, IRONMAN triathlete, and five-time cancer su…

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Well-Being Post Natural Disaster 1:06:50

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— It has been our personal walk along the trail of life through challenges to our health and well-being that have cultivated and developed the programs and services we offer. What matters most has become self-evident. Being well, living well, and doing well are the areas in which Sol Sanctuary has evolved its focus. We know from personal experience…

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Roberta Satow, Ph.D.: Navigating Changes in Sexual Desire due to Life Events | All Together #79 40:02

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Fluctuations in sexual desire throughout life are natural, yet often left unaddressed between couples. So, this week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychoanalyst Roberta Satow for advice on navigating these tough times. Serving as professor emerita of sociology at Brooklyn College and the Graduate…

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Listening with images: Photography as method in creative practice research 54:28

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This presentation explores photography as method in creative practice research, demonstrating how lens-based methodologies create unique opportunities for expression, reflection, and knowledge creation beyond traditional research approaches. The research illustrates how photography’s accessibility and immediacy make it particularly effective for fo…

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Mindfulness 47:21

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This Mink Kind podcast episode is all about mindfulness. Dr Joanna North talks to us about what mindfulness is, how it works and why it benefits us. She also offers a variety of simple and easy techniques for practising mindfulness in everyday life including talking the listener through a mindfulness exercise step-by-step so you can start work righ…

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Adoptee Mental Health: Stories, Struggles & Strength 1:06:21

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In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we honor Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing personal stories from our own journeys with mental health as adoptees. We speak honestly about the challenges we’ve faced—grief, anxiety, depression, isolation—and the tools, practices, and moments of connection that helped us keep going. W…

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Julie Duvall's Journey as an Aged-Out Orphan in Korea: A Story of Seeking Family and Connection 1:08:14

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Julie Duvall, a Korean aged-out orphan who was adopted later in life. Julie’s unique perspective sheds light on the complexities of growing up in an orphanage in Korea and her journey through finding her way in life without any support from a family of her own. With heartfelt honesty, she shares her e…

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What neuroscience reveals about resilient minds & adaptive organisations - Leading through uncertainty 36:03

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What happens when a trailblazing CMO, a neuroscience scholar, and a founding force behind Australia's new Centre for AI in Marketing sits down with one of ADAPTOVATE’s top partners? In this thought-provoking episode, Laura Scott, Sydney Office Lead and Partner at ADAPTOVATE, hosts Rochelle Tognetti, the visionary behind the Australian Centre for AI…

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Eric Maisel, Ph.D.: Enhancing Family Communication Through Relationship Coaching | All Together #78 1:05:05

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Effective communication is the cornerstone of strong family relationships, but as life’s complexities increase, miscommunication, misunderstandings, and unresolved conflicts can strain even the closest bonds. In this episode, host Marie Stella interviews diplomat coach Eric Maisel, Ph.D. on how relationship coaching helps to strengthen communicatio…

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Connecting to the Power of the Great Mother 1:10:25

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— We are not here on Earth to be alone, but to be part of a living community, a web of life in which all is sacred. Ceremonies and rituals are powerful tools that promote and sustain healthy changes as we move though life's passages. They help you release old patterns, call in healing energies, bring empowerment to new intentions, honor rites of pa…

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The World Of Adoption: The Challenges, The Joy, & The Lessons 1:00:50

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— Charlyn Spiering has been along the adoption and foster parenting path many times with a variety of organizations and in several capacities. Since beginning her journey, she has learned a lot from her own mistakes and the experiences of adoptees and first mothers that have allowed her insight into their lives. Together we can look at the realitie…

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What Does AAPI Month Mean to Asian American Adoptees? 44:58

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In this heartfelt episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore a tender and complex question: “What does AAPI Heritage Month mean to Asian American adoptees?” For many of us, this month brings up a mix of celebration and sorrow — pride in our cultural roots, grief for what was lost, and sometimes uncertainty about where we belong. Together,…

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Investing today for tomorrow's success 16:13

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In this episode, we're joined once again by Johnny Schute, RSSB's Chief Operating Officer. Together, we'll explore what rail needs to be thinking about in terms of driving cost reduction, some of the complexities around investing today for benefits tomorrow, and how we at RSSB are committed to supporting industry in this challenge. Find out more at…

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Conflict and Communication 37:01

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This episode of Mind Kind with Jo North offers a practical guide to improving your communication skills and resolving conflicts constructively. Jo delves into key communication models, including assertive communication and Transactional Analysis, alongside the insightful "Let Them" theory (Mel Robbins). Learn how to foster better relationships thro…

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Corinne Masur, Psy.D.: Managing Family Stress During Grief | All Together #77 45:29

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Following the loss of a friend or family member, sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’re grieving or stressed — it could very well be both! While these are very natural responses to a difficult time, letting them completely take over isn’t the best solution either. In this episode, host Marie Stella is joined by clinical psychologist and psychoanalys…

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Personal Oracles: Guiding Us To Live In Spiritual & Physical Harmony With All Of Life 49:24

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Personal oracles have been around for as long as people have inhabited this planet. Almost every religion and culture throughout history has embraced its own oracle stories and practices. The ancient Babylonians, for example, looked to the clouds for oracle messages. Called Nephomancy, cloud gazing is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of…

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Profound Ritual: The Transformative Power of Fire Walking 58:34

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— “Believe it or not, we have all fire walked before. Every single one of us. We have all gone through difficult times, life transitions, radical change. Fire transforms. If we remember each of our life’s big challenges and the resulting change, then we all know fire, we’ve all walked through fire. The question is, was it done with intention or not…

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The Hidden Barriers to AI Adoption: Why Your Leadership, Culture & Ecosystem are Failing AI 23:31

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In this special edition of The Backlog Podcast, Michael Murphy (Partner) and Paula Nathwani (Principal) - both from our ADAPTOVATE Toronto team, spoke at the Future of Work conference in April 2025. They spoke on how to move beyond fragmented AI efforts and build an ecosystem where AI enhances human potential, accelerates innovation, and drives rea…

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Visiting Korea as an Adoptee: What No One Tells You 1:10:35

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Get ready for an incredibly validating and eye-opening discussion for adoptees preparing for (or processing) a visit to Korea. Laurie and Claire share vulnerably about their experiences visiting Korea and all the feelings, emotions, and awarenesses around their journey back to their homeland as an adoptee. What to Expect in This Episode: Join Lauri…

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Exploring Family Therapy with Amy Urry 46:46

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Welcome to the 7th episode of Mind Kind's third season! Join host Jo North as she speaks with Amy Urry, a psychotherapist specialising in Family Therapy. Together, they delve into the reasons why families seek or are referred for therapy, exploring how sessions can uncover unhelpful patterns and foster positive change within family dynamics. They d…

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Understanding Attachment Styles as Adoptees: How Early Bonding Shapes Our Relationships 1:20:58

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In this episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore attachment theory—a powerful psychological framework that helps us understand how we connect, love, and feel safe in relationships. We take a closer look at the four core attachment styles—secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized—and how these show up in the lives of adoptees. From ear…

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Mark Montgomery: The Collapse of International Adoption | All Together #76 1:08:50

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International adoption has plummeted by over 80% since its peak in 2004, leaving countless children in orphanages and prospective adoptive families facing more barriers. But why has this happened and what can we do about it? This week on All Together: The Family Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews economics professor emeritus Mar…

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Vagus Nerve Activation Tools for Adoptees 24:26

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In this episode, we delve into how adoptees can find their path back to calm and connection by tapping into the power of the vagus nerve. This crucial nerve helps regulate your nervous system and supports feelings of safety and belonging. Practicing these tools for just 10 minutes or less each day can significantly help improve your body's ability …

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Laura Scott & Guests - Managing Health and Wellbeing in a High-pressure Career 14:47

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Laura Scott, Partner and Office Lead in Sydney sits down with consultants Will Lyons and Max Miller about how they stay healthy and maintain their wellbeing when having a high-pressure career in consulting. If you'd like to watch this podcast instead, you can subscribe to our YouTube Channel podcast. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcN11_Lbe…

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Understanding the unique identity of adopted people with Nickie Burrows 42:24

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In this episode Jo North talks to Nickie Burrows, who is a teacher and Thrive practitioner, about adoption and the unique identity of adopted people. Jo has many years of experience working with adopted people, and Nickie, who was adopted herself in the sixties, shares her own emotional story and discusses her work with Adoption UK - helping adopte…

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Honoring Our Truth: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Findings & Their Impact on Adoptees 1:00:57

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In this episode, we dive into the shocking findings of South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which has exposed systemic fraud and human rights violations in the country’s international adoption program. With over 140,000 Korean adoptees sent overseas, many under falsified circumstances, this revelation forces us to reexamine the ethica…

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Navigating technological change in the evolving rail industry 14:29

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In this episode, we're joined once again by Vaibhav Puri, RSSB's Director of Sector Strategy and Transformation. Together, we'll explore some of the issues inherent in the adoption and implementation of new technology, our initiatives in this area, and some of the most promising new technological advancements. Find out more at: https://www.rssb.co.…