Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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Adoption Healing Podcasts
We are helping to empower and heal the adoptee community by creating a safe space to share stories, tools, and learn new skills to navigate adoptee life.
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Voices of Adoption amplifies authentic stories from across the adoption triad - birth parents, adoptees, and adoptive families - along with adoption service providers. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions and Clinical Mental Health Counselor and her co-host Nathan Gwilliam, founder & former CEO of Adoption.com, create a safe space for honest conversations about the complexities of adoption. Birth parents share their journeys of love, loss, and healing. Adoptees dis ...
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Let's thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that... Email me at [email protected] if you'd like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.
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Choosing Adoption creates community for expectant and birth parents navigating one of life's most personal decisions. Host Donna Pope, Executive Director of Heart To Heart Adoptions with over 25 years of experience, provides space where your story matters and your voice is valued. Each episode features birth parents who share their journeys of challenges, growth, and healing after placement. If you're considering adoption or seeking connection in your ongoing experience, this podcast offers ...
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Our show highlights the remarkable ways God has shown up in the lives of our local foster families. Not only will you be inspired by the stories you hear, you will also learn valuable insight on becoming a foster parent and the invaluable resources that exist for current foster families. Ready to share YOUR story? Reach out to us!
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Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues
Heidi Marble - Amy Hansen - Elle Klassen - Alysa Zalma MD - Stephanie Pipes - Sean Farley
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My name is Heidi Marble. I am a domestic adoptee/author/speaker born in 1965. I did not realize the depth of pain caused from my own relinquishment until later in life. The loss surrounding adoption is so far reaching it is hard to grasp; the gravity of hurt pulled me to take action. Fueled by our amazing team, Pulled By The Root has become a collective platform that elevates, honors and gives voice to the issues surrounding adoption. Our podcast is a place to listen to an aggregate of conve ...
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Our mission is to provide education, information and dialogue that will create a supportive environment empowering people to help cats in their community. *For transcripts of most shows, visit https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/podcast/.
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Welcome to Angels Among Us—the podcast where we share real stories of angelic encounters. Each episode, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of divine protection, guidance, and miraculous interventions that remind us we’re never truly alone. Whether through a whisper of comfort, an unseen hand of protection, or an unmistakable presence, angels are closer than we think. Join us as we explore these powerful experiences of angels, both seen and unseen.
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Life is a journey—and every journey has a story worth telling. On Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share my real-life adventures in travel alongside the raw, honest chapters of my personal journey. From adoption, trauma, and resilience to family, marriage, motherhood, and healing—you’ll hear it all, unpolished and straight from the heart. Each week, you’ll travel with me through unforgettable trips, mishaps, and memories that shaped my life, while I also pull back the curtain on the strug ...
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I’m Kelly O’Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I’m a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we’re all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the ”life stuff” and ”emotional vocabulary” that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. I ...
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Called to Love: An Adoption Podcast for Christian Parents - Christian Adoption, Trauma and Healing, Foster Care, Parenting Adopted Children
Somer Colbert and Christian Parenting
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Whether you seek to add to your family through foster care, private domestic adoption or you are called to travel internationally, every adoption story is uniquely beautiful. Yet, each shares a common language of calling, loss, and hardship. As Christian parents we have a deep desire to love and shepherd our children well, but it can be challenging to navigate loss, trauma and how to best love and guide our adopted children. One thing is for sure, adoption is more than a process, it is an in ...
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The new re-branded podcast (aka Get Fit with Jodelle) that has to do with what I have seen work the most in the world of health after teaching/educating for over 20 years. A MEAT-based approach, circadian rhythm and listening to the BODY, and creating the body you want by natural human movement and lifestyle habits that help create fat Loss, muscle gains, thyroid health, tips and more! Finally, we are a soul, so holistic nutrition is about addressing trauma, stress, and emotional freedom, to ...
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Unplanned pregnancy. Abortion. Adoption. These are more than just topics—they’re life-altering decisions many women face in silence. In RedeemingMe, I open up about what it’s really like to walk through adoption from the birth mother’s perspective. This podcast is a safe space where we get real about: •The emotional weight of unplanned pregnancy •The complexities surrounding abortion decisions •The often-overlooked journey of placing a child for adoption •Redemption, healing, and reclaiming ...
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Formerly the Parenting after Trauma podcast, internationally recognized children's mental health expert Robyn Gobbel decodes the most baffling behaviors for parents of kids with vulnerable nervous systems. If you're parenting a child who has experienced trauma or toxic stress or a child with a neuroimmune disorder, sensory processing, or other nervous system vulnerability, this show will let you know you are not alone. You can stop playing behavior whack-a-mole because Robyn offers you tools ...
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"Digital Strategy Unlocked" is a show that helps CIOs and other business leaders take a step back, take a breath, and consider the broader perspective, to rethink how digital can transform businesses. In every episode, we provide cutting-edge insights from global Digital leaders to help increase IT product adoption and accelerate business outcomes.
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We want to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. So, in this podcast, we are sharing the stories of the foster care community to bring awareness that leads to action!
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ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses
Tim Maudlin, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Life Coach
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The Go-to Podcast for Struggling Adoptive Parents Who Need Biblical Encouragement In Their Parenting Journey! **Top 2% Globally Ranked Podcast** **Top 15 Best Adoptive Mom Podcast – MillionPodcasts ** **Top 50 Christian Parenting Podcast** Did you finally realize your dream of having a family only to have your happily ever after turn into a nightmare? Are you constantly second-guessing your parenting, anxious about whether your child will make good choices and remain faithful? Have you negle ...
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100% real talk with your two new Korean adoptee besties! Hana and Ryan, Korean adoptees from Melbourne, Australia, talk about anything and everything adoption related, including race, gender, birth family search and reunion, and more. Original podcast music by Domus.
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ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk
Growing Intentional Families Together, LLC
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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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You've never heard a podcast quite like this before...It's hype for your life! Your award-winning host, Jayna Marie, has been a makeup artist beautifying brides and celebrities for the past 20 years. It's safe to say, she's mastered the art of girl talk. Listen in as she spills the tequila on what she's learned from conversations with clients, as well as her own messy life. You'll laugh (and sometimes cry) as she puts a unique spin on all kinds of topics like: finding love, divorce, adoption ...
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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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The Health Counselling Show: The Lives of Everyday People
Kathleen Courtney c/o Health Counselling Team
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Hosted by a team of Canadian psychotherapists, The Health Counselling Show is your trusted space for thoughtful ideas and real answers to life’s big questions. In our relaxed Q&A format, we offer insights to help you grow, heal, and feel better.
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🌟 Are you feeling trapped in pain? Unsure how to even begin healing from the trauma you’ve endured? 🌟 I want you to know one thing: healing is possible. No matter how deep the hurt runs, there is a way forward. I, along with countless others, have found the strength to rise from the darkness and create a life filled with hope, purpose, and resilience. 💫 For years, I struggled to make peace with the pain I suffered. But I made a choice—a choice to transform my pain into a source of strength, ...
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Welcome to Family Twist, the podcast that dives deep into the tangled webs of family secrets and DNA surprises. Each episode, hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce explore the complex and challenging truths that come with discovering you are a non-parent expected (NPE) individual—someone whose familial origins aren't what they seemed. Through candid interviews with people from the NPE, adoptee, and donor-conceived communities, Family Twist offers a platform for stories of unexpected parentag ...
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Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care and Personal Growth
Sindee Gozansky
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Welcome to "The Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care, and Personal Growth," the essential podcast for both new and experienced therapists, and for individuals passionate about enhancing their wellbeing, mental health education and awareness. In addition to solo episodes and guest experts, I offer targeted mentoring for therapists, leveraging my extensive background as a supervisor and couples therapist. We cover a vast array of topics crucia ...
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In Adoptees Crossing Lines, I expose the lies and harm of the adoption industry and family policing system. As a Black same-race adoptee reclaiming my story, I challenge systems that profit from family separation. This podcast is truth-telling, healing, and anger intertwined. If you're ready for raw, unfiltered conversations about adoptee trauma and dismantling harmful systems, join me on this journey of reclamation.
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The Go-to Podcast for Christian Women Who Want to Grow Their Family through Foster Care or Adoption: Do you struggle with constant overwhelm or have way more questions than answers while navigating the foster care system? Are you feeling like you’re losing yourself while trying to help your foster child or heal your adopted children? Do you feel completely ill-equipped with the needs of the kiddos in your home or that you took on more than you should have? What if there was a way that you co ...
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Sobriety Snippets for Ambitious Women Over 40 - Gain Confidence, Clarity & Success With An Alcohol-Free Mindset
Becca Jacobson
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Are you a high-achieving woman over 40 tired of how drinking dulls your confidence, clarity, and career momentum? Welcome to Sobriety Snippets — your daily boost of sober living inspiration and mindset shifts designed to help you quit alcohol with confidence and step into the vibrant, empowered life you crave. This podcast is for professional and business women ready to leave behind binge drinking, regret, and the habits that no longer serve them — and embrace sobriety, health, and self-impr ...
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Amara is committed to positive long-term outcomes for children and families. We drive systemic change, promote healing, and advance racial and LGBTQIA+ equity, by offering programs and services to families engaged in foster care, and to adoptees and families, post-adoption.
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Seeing the world through the eyes of another I am on an ongoing quest towards living a life of ultimate peace with myself on the inside and the outside. Knowing myself and my heart is one of the core aspects of peace for me. I feel that all the answers lie within us. All we need to do is to find that clarity and then be able to live from that. This podcast is an attempt to connect to the stories of others and hear them through their own words and perspective. Everyone has a story and each st ...
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A podcast by me by Rache Mahon - the one left behind where we dive deep into the world of adoption. Get ready for heartfelt stories, healing journeys, and the power of meaningful connections. We'll explore the highs and lows, the heartbreak and happiness, all in the pursuit of understanding and celebrating the beautiful complexities of adoption.
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Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh Bodell
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Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the podcast where magic meets the everyday. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, a physician assistant by day and a mystical explorer by night, this show is your portal into the realms of crystals, energy work, and the esoteric. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just crystal-curious, Ashleigh brings you insightful, down-to-earth conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers who reveal how to blend the mystical with modern l ...
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We're just 2 girls. Sitting in a closet. With wine and cats.
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Welcome to the Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast—a safe space where your story is honored, your experience is valued, and your journey towards healing is supported. Whether you are on a self-healing journey to heal from the physical and mental effects of an emotionally unavailable childhood, or a parent looking to improve your own emotional availability, this podcast is for you! I'm Dena, a Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, join me as we explore the intersections of health, family, trauma, a ...
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Unscripted Curiosity is a podcast that dives into the uncharted territories of personal growth, human potential, and meaningful life transitions, inviting listeners to explore transformative conversations with openness and curiosity.
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Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life—part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered. Wellness without the woo. Womanhood without the guilt. Wisdom from the fine folks who survived dial-up and low-fat lies. Host Stacy Toth brings honest, heartfelt conversations about what it means to live fully—in your body, your brain, and your messy, magical life. From midlife mayhem and mental health to Botox alternatives and book recs, we’re covering it all—wit ...
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A podcast about healing trauma and finding meaning. Have you ever wondered what your therapist has figured out about life's big questions? Join psychiatrist Dr. Dirk Winter as he speaks with colleagues, therapists, and other healers about what they have learned from their clinical work about how to heal trauma and build more meaning and purpose into our lives. Developing Meaning is NOT CLINICAL ADVICE and is NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSTITUTIONS. It is intended to play with ideas that are eme ...
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Heiresses of the King is a podcast where faith meets the heart of the mother-daughter relationship. Every daughter carries wounds. Every mother holds a story. And right in the sacred space between them, God meets us with His healing touch. Each episode invites you to break free from resentment, guilt, and regret, and step into a Kingdom-minded relationship filled with grace, truth, and freedom. Learn to see one another through God's eyes, uncover the priceless gift you share, and walk togeth ...
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I interview philosophers, historians, shamans, scientists, journalists and other interesting people about spirituality and healing. www.philoofhealth.org
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Soul Why? The Secrets Of The Soul Rich Woman Blueprint
Genecia Alluora, South East Asia Woman of Excellence, Former Miss Singapore, Online Business Strategist, Founder of #1 Leading Female Entrepreneur Network Across The Region Soul Rich Woman
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Money & Me: Get anything you desire this year 5 Day Audio Program: https://www.soulrichwoman.com/money I believe we can change the world. But first, we’ve got to stop living in fear of being judged for who we are. Hi I'm Genecia Alluora, Founder of the #1 Leading Female Entrepreneur Network in South East Asia supporting 1 Million women to Own & LOve The F-Word. Being fabulous, having freedom, financial independence and Family. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop TALKING themselves o ...
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What happens when you're in the dark and God is silent? When grief doesn’t lift, healing doesn’t come, and you’re left holding pieces of a life you didn’t choose? A Voice in the Dark is a minimalist, honest podcast about faith in the night. Through personal stories and reflections of loss, betrayal, adoption, silence, and survival, each episode offers quiet reflection rooted in Scripture and a flicker of hope for anyone walking through their own dark night with a gentle reminder: You are not ...
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This discussion focuses on healing modalities for trauma as well as personal stories of parenting kids with early childhood trauma: foster care, adoption, divorce, domestic violence in the home, and more. Our nonprofit, Trauma Drama University, provides education, resources, and support to parents raising kids exhibiting trauma behaviors. Hosted by our founder, Gina Heumann.
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Many adoptive, foster, stepmoms, and grandmothers are suffering in silence. No one in the world of adoption is giving them the tools for recovery. No one is teaching them how to handle adoptee pushback and rejection. No one is wrapping arms around them and praying when all they can do is cry. When moms realize the unknown depth of their child’s trauma, a common reaction is self-doubt. If she doesn’t know what happened, how can she find words to help her child process it? It’s terrifying, lik ...
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Join Kimberly Jane ("KJ") Nasrul - artist, speaker, and licensed trauma specialist nursing a lifelong obsession with storytelling and melting cheese - in conversation about mental wellness, resilience, and creativity as the catalyst for true healing. Serving as a guide for the recovery of your Creativity & Compassion, KJ's mission is to support you in remembering and expressing your healing voice, your story of astonishing light.
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Sisterhood Through Infertility and Pregnancy Loss Did I do something to cause my miscarriage? What should I expect during fertility treatments? Was my pregnancy loss experience normal? Is my body against me? Is God punishing me? And the biggest question of all, does anyone understand what I'm going through? No matter what season you're in; loss, fertility treatments or taking a break from it all, this is the show for you. The Joy of Sunflowers Podcast is an ongoing collection of real and raw ...
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Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! This week I am joined with author and busy mom, friend of the show, Molly DeFrank! Molly is the proud mom of six kids, ages ranging from teenagers to young ones, both biological and adopted. Her family has also fostered children, and her two adopted kids came first from fostering. In this episode, we are talki…
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201 – How Do You Love an Adopted Child Who Won’t Let You In? Jackson TerKeurst’s Story of Survival, Hope, and Healing
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When connection feels impossible, is it still love? (Yes! Here’s how.) Hi Neighbor, Today, I’m joined by my neighbor from West Africa by way of Nashville, Jackson TerKeurst. Jackson opens up about his journey from civil war in Liberia to Tennessee, and what it was like to be an adopted teenager with walls built for survival. He brings a powerful pe…
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A Grandma, A Mother, An Angel -- Eddie Garza
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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, Eddie Garza opens up about the challenges of becoming a single dad after the heartbreaking loss of his wife shortly after their son was born. Through it all, angels in both seen and unseen forms stepped in to help Eddie carry the weight. One of the greatest of those angels was his own mother, who not only f…
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Be Her Now: The Truth About Identity in Sobriety and Why You Don’t Need to Wait
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What if the secret to lasting sobriety isn’t about willpower or doing more—but about deciding who you are right now? In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, I share a powerful practice that helps you step into your alcohol-free identity today—not someday. Instead of chasing goals or waiting for change, you’ll learn how to define who you want to be and …
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Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Growing through Grief with Kelly O’Horo, we explore how connection, compassion, and self-awareness can support the healing process after loss. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or supporting someone through theirs, this conversation offers guidance and encouragement to remind you th…
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We spent the weekend at the ER Vet with our cat Madison, who suddenly became very sick in the middle of the night. Come join us as we share what all we’re doing to support her with an integrative approach, and the lessons we’ve learned through this traumatic event...
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Embracing Virgo Season: Crystals, Rituals, and the Magic of Sacred Daily Details
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In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell invites listeners to embrace the practical magic of Virgo season- a time for grounding, organization, and sacred daily rituals. Ashleigh shares her personal journey transitioning from the high-energy vibes of Leo season and a powerhouse women’s conference to preparing for a soul-nourishing retreat in Salem. She…
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Our Past Doesn't Define Us With Krystal Trocki
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How do we free ourselves from the past? By seeing that it doesn't define us. Listen in as Krystal, adopted in her 30's talks about getting stronger through adversity, processing tough emotions and more. Connect with Krystal here https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystal-trocki-1372321a3/ Find out about her employer here https://26health.org/ Guests and t…
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What happens when a book about sex work, patriarchy, and motherhood collides with our own messy stories of choice, pregnancy, and parenting? Pure Real Talk and the reality: Motherhood is never simple. In this episode, Stacy and Daynah dive into *spoiler alert* Margo’s Got Money Trouble and end up everywhere from pottery-as-therapy and day drinking …
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Your Drinking Isn’t Who You Are—And Believing It Is Will Keep Sobriety Out of Reach
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Do you ever feel like an imposter in sobriety—like alcohol has become part of your identity, even when you don’t want it to be? In this episode, we dig into the power of identity and why seeing yourself as a woman who struggles with alcohol will keep you stuck. For ambitious women over 40, this isn’t just about quitting wine—it’s about reclaiming t…
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The Pharmacy Is Inside You with Dan Brule' - Fat Loss, Hormones, Sleep and More Optimized Within!
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Is it nutrition that makes the most difference in your health? Is it dialing in your exercise or natural movement? Is it forming healthy habits? And what about all the bio hacks, the supplements, the perfect water?? Or is it as simple as taking a breath.....I think we will be able to answer those questions and more with my next guest ...your breath…
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204 – 5 Encouraging Bible Verses to Guide Adoptive Parents Through Life’s Fog
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How do you navigate through the fog of life? I would like to suggest you consider relying on Someone with a better vantage point ✨. Someone who can shine the light on your path. Hi Neighbor, Adoptive life can feel foggy, uncertain, and overwhelming. Sometimes the best way forward is to slow down, trust a higher perspective 🙏, and let go of needing …
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From Self-Disrespect to Self-Respect: Healing the Trauma Within, with Sophia Elan
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Send us a text In this raw and uplifting episode of Victim 2 Victor, I sit down with Sophia Elan - memoirist, multi-genre author, and global storyteller - who proves that our deepest wounds can birth our greatest strength. After surviving trauma and emotional upheaval, Sophia turned to the page not just to heal, but to roar. Her memoir, How Writing…
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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Julie Ryan McGue, whose medical needs at 52 sparked a transformative search journey with her identical twin sister. Their five-year quest through Illinois's evolving adoption system led to wonderful discoveries, including their Native American heritage and connect…
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Our Spirit Isn't Traumatised with Dana Hargus
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What if there's part of us that's not traumatised? Because it can't traumatised? Wouldn't that be a great place to find and live from? Listen in as we dive deep into thriving, touch on religion and explore the part of us that's beyond trauma. Adoptive mother Dana Hargus, M.Ed., LPC, is a seasoned health professional with over 25 years of experience…
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S1. Ep. 17: Parties that Leave An Impact | Changing Lives Through Selfless Charity & Celebration
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"His little face was just pressed up against the glass." Dr. Vickie Smith recounts the very first GLYP (God Loves You Party) she ever hosted and how excited and overjoyed this little boy felt knowing the party was "just for him". He didn't have much; his mother just asked for a coat for the winter so they wouldn't be cold. But they received so much…
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Ep 8 - "From Stepmom to Adoptive Mom to Birth Mom -God’s Unexpected Journey" The Story of Alejandra Huerta
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-TEXT ME! What part of the episode resonated with you? OR What topic should we cover next?- A Journey of Faith and Motherhood: Alejandra Huerta's Story In this episode of 'Heiresses at the King,' host and relationship coach Beatriz Torres interviews Alejandra Huerta about her remarkable journey to motherhood. Alejandra shares her experiences and ch…
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How to Heal From Unhealthy Relationships, Noticing the Red/Green Flags in Relationship and What Healthy Conflict Looks Like
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In this episode, psychotherapists Stephanie and Corrie dive into what healthy relationships can look like in all stages of life and explore the questions of healing from unhealthy relationships, moving into healthy relationships and how difficult (but doable!) of a task this can be. As a marriage and family therapist Corrie is able to provide a uni…
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How 10 Days Can Change Everything for Women Over 40 Struggling With Sobriety
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Have you ever wondered if just 10 days could shift your entire relationship with alcohol? In this episode, you’ll hear from Catie, a 52-year-old woman who tried to quit drinking multiple times—sometimes for years at a stretch—only to find herself miserable, stuck, and eventually relapsing. What finally made the difference wasn’t willpower, but comm…
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In Episode 2 of Season 2, I dive into the world of astrology with UK-based astrologer Steve Judd. With more than 45 years of experience, Steve shares the beginnings of his astrological journey and how he became one of today’s most respected astrologers. He explores the nuances of fate and destiny and reveals how astrology has a way of finding those…
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#173 Shopping For Men 2: Roasting + Ghosting!
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Ready for a laugh? Last week we went shopping for men. This week, we're digging through the bargain bin! Jayna's spent weeks searching for the best of the worst men on the facebook dating app just so you could have a giggle! Think half-assed bios, tragic pickup lines, enough red flags you'd think you were in a parade...and snakes! If you enjoy this…
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What happens when your search for belonging leads to both love and heartbreak? Listen in as adoptee Lisa shares what she's learned from her rollercoaster ride of reunion including lovebombing, jet black darkness and, eventually, light. Very powerful. Deeply profound. Listen with big ears. Find out more about Lisa here: https://www.instagram.com/drm…
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Exploring Amazonite: Crystal of Courage, Truth, and Harmony in Daily Life
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Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library! In this week’s bite-sized trip into the Crystal Library, host Ashleigh Bodell dives into the cool, calming world of Amazonite—a stone known for its soothing river-like energy and legendary tales. Discover Amazonite’s fascinating history, from its ancient connection to Egyptian royalty and warrior women …
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246. Greta Handgis (Fadness): "Looking For Me In All The Right Places"
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Greta Handgis (Fadness) is a domestic same-race adoptee adopted through Lutheran Welfare Services in a closed adoption in 1968. She was relinquished immediately at birth and spent no time with her teenage biological mother. After a month in foster care, she was adopted. She was raised in a family with a younger sister, who was also adopted, and an …
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From Search Box to Delight: E-commerce Revenue Nirvana - Eli Finkelshteyn
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Discover how e-commerce is being reimagined with Eli Finkelshteyn, CEO and Founder of Constructor, as he joins host Deepak Sharma to explore how AI is transforming search, discovery, and retail media. From balancing art and science to building “one system, one AI, one brain,” Eli unpacks how search can move beyond relevance metrics to drive true cu…
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Scaling Spay/Neuter: How One Foundation Is Disrupting Access to Care, Featuring Cathy Bissell, Founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation
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"If you love cats, you should be concerned about trying to help bring those numbers down so animals don't suffer because this is why we do this. We don't want animals suffering, having unwanted litters of cats and having to have them suffer." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and 6 Degrees of Cats. In this powerful episode, host St…
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When “Donor Conceived” Becomes Your Life’s Plot Twist
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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with storyteller and comedian Becca Rothman to talk about her remarkable DNA discovery and her upcoming live solo show, Gifted: Nature, Nurture, and an Unexpected Present. Becca shares the journey from long-held suspicions about her conception, to finally taking a DNA test, to discovering …
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EP 235: Parenting in Chronic Protection Mode
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Parenting kids with vulnerable nervous systems often means that parents and caregivers are living in a state of chronic chaos and danger. Even if the behaviors aren’t ‘that bad,’ it’s dysregulating to live with someone in chronic protection mode. In this episode, I take a closer look at how polyvagal theory helps us understand the nervous system’s …
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It's time for another episode of this special series, were we team up with our official cat behaviorist, Linda Hall! Join us as she answers your questions and helps us all better understand our feline friends. From litter box woes to sudden aggression, no topic is off-limits. Submit your questions and tune in for expert insight, practical tips, and…
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Forget the Gym: Your Thoughts Shape Your Body More Than Wine Ever Could
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Ever wonder if it’s really just the alcohol taking a toll on your body—or if your thoughts could be doing even more damage? In this episode of Sobriety Snippets for Ambitious Women Over 40, we dive into James Allen’s timeless book As a Man Thinketh and uncover how your thoughts directly shape your health, body, and even how you age. From anxiety to…
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Road Trips, Roller Rinks, & Bombshell Birthday
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Send us a text Join me, Shannon, as we journey back to the late ’70s and ’80s for a nostalgic look at road trips—when paper maps, roller-skating rinks, and family adventures ruled the day. I’ll share memories of fried chicken picnics, arcade games, Meramec Caverns, and my girl’s trip with my mom. But this episode also takes a more personal turn. I …
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Unpacking Han, Finding Jeong: A Korean Adoptee Narrative
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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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Send us a text When Rachelle Barron received the life-shattering phone call that CPR was being performed on her seven-year-old daughter, she was faced with every parent’s worst nightmare. Yet, in the middle of the chaos and fear, Rachelle was sustained by a strength that could only have come from above. In this powerful episode, she shares how ange…
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Healing the Wounds of Parental Abuse with Kate Russell
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Victim 2 Victor, I’m joined by Kate Russell - memoirist, recovery advocate, and survivor whose story embodies resilience, faith, and fierce honesty. Kate grew up in the chaos of abuse and addiction, raised by drug-addicted parents whose trauma cast long shadows on her childhood. Following in their footstep…
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How to Escape the Humdrum...While Building Long-Term Sobriety
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Maybe it’s time for a brand-new addiction. No, not wine—something better. If you’re in your first year of sobriety, you’ve probably been told you should stay present and avoid distractions. But what if that advice is actually holding you back? In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, I’m breaking down the truth about escapism. We’ll explore why humans a…
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Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! This episode goes over The Psychology of Burnout and Recovery with Kelly O’Horo, exploring how burnout affects the mind and body, the challenges it creates in daily life, and the path toward resilience, healing, and renewed energy. I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and A…
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Reconnecting With Heritage With Tami Garcia
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Do you feel disconnected from your cultural heritage or identity? Tami did - even though she wasn't adopted. She was determined her daughter who was born in Ethiopia would feel connected with her heritage. Listen in as we dive into cultural heritage, identity and more. Here's a bit about Tami from her website: I grew up disconnected from my Dominic…
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From Triggered & Anxious to Calm & Grounded: The Surprising Sobriety Tool You Already Have
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Ever feel like triggers hit you out of nowhere—and the only thing that shuts them down fast is a drink? You’re not wrong for feeling that way. Alcohol does work quickly. But in this episode, you’ll learn a powerful (and science-backed) way to calm your nervous system just as fast—without pouring a glass. Instead of relying on meditation or willpowe…
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Powerhouse Women, Pajamas, and Permission Slips: Our Biggest Takeaways from the Scottsdale Conference
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Welcome back to the Big Crystal Energy Podcast! In this special episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with her podcasting bestie, Stefanie Dingbaum from the Next Level You Podcast, for a truly magical recap recorded live from the Powerhouse Women Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Imagine over 600 heart-centered women gathering to build businesse…
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203 – Why Do Good People Suffer? 3 Hidden Benefits for Adoptive Parents
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Why do bad things happen to good people? Sometimes the answer can only be seen through the perspective of time ⏳. Hi Neighbor! In this episode, we’ll dive into the story of Joseph in Genesis 📖 and see how time gave him clarity on why he suffered the things he did. We’ll also explore 1 Corinthians and Romans to discover 3 powerful benefits of why go…
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Healing the Core Wounds of “Unworthy, Unloved, Unknown” with Allura Halliwell
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Send us a text What if the deepest blocks in your life - patterns of not feeling seen, loved, or enough - weren’t flaws, but invitations? In this awakening episode of Victim 2 Victor, we’re joined by Allura Halliwell, founder of The Consciousness Method and a leading guide in core wound healing, energetic sovereignty, and multidimensional embodimen…
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S1 Ep. 16: Nurturing Creativity and Confidence — The Power of Art and Music with Heather Tipps
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In this vibrant and heartfelt conversation, Heather Tipps, owner of En Route Academy of the Arts, opens up about the transformative role of creativity in children’s lives—and how a single supportive environment can ignite lifelong growth. Drawing from a rich family legacy of music, ministry, and teaching, Heather and her sister envisioned an academ…
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Episode 19 ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest Sharon McNamara, Ed. D.,
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Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, for a poignant and informative discussion with this month's special guest, adoptee and developmental psychologist, Sharon McNamara. Sharon shares her own personal story as well as her work with members of the adoption constellation. Adopted peopl…
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"Us vs Them": Our Common Enemy in Sobriety (it's not what you think)
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Ever been told that alcohol—or even the liquor industry—is your “enemy” in sobriety? What if that belief is secretly keeping you stuck? In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, I share the insider marketing strategy of using a “common enemy” to build community—and why I refuse to use it in sobriety coaching. For high-achieving women, blaming alcohol, …
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Thriving No Matter What With Wilson Munsterman
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Can we thrive despite what happened in to us? If so how? Listen in as Wilson describes how he turned his life around after some difficult years in his mid-teens. It's an incredibly uplifting interview from the youngest guest we've ever had on the show. Wilson is just 19! Here's a bit about Wilson.. "Hi! I’m Wilson. I’m a transracial international a…
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#172 Shopping For Men: Are YOU Swiping Left Or Right?!
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You'll never believe the wild and cringey things some men put in their dating profiles! Listen in as Jayna scrolls through the Facebook dating app (AKA: The Human Clearance Rack) so we can all have a laugh! She's describing each potential date, reading what he wrote in his bio and letting you be the judge and jury-- Would you swipe left or right? T…
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Anna Linde - The Adopted Sexologist
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Today’s guest is someone whose work is reshaping how we think about adoption, identity, and intimacy. Anna Linde is an adoptee, a Dance & Movement-Therapist, a Sexology researcher, and the founder of The Adopted Sexologist. Her work focuses on the often-unspoken intersections between adoption, sexuality, race, and belonging — exploring how adopted …
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The Crystal Library- Unlocking the Magic of Fluorite: Healing, History, and Rituals
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Welcome to the series on The Crystal Library! In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell unlocks the mysteries of fluorite—a fan favorite known for its dazzling colors and potent magical properties. Get ready to journey through the stone’s fascinating history, from ancient Roman legends to modern-day witchy uses. Ashleigh breaks down the science behind …
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