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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Adoption Healing Podcasts
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Think nothing ever happens in your town? Australia's suburbs are home to some of the most mysterious and disturbing true crime cases in the world. Meshel Laurie is a true crime obsessive, and with the help of expert interviews with writers, victim/survivors, investigators and perpetrators, she probes the underbelly of our towns and suburbs, and uncovers the darkness at the heart of Australian life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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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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The Service Station is a podcast from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. It's a one-stop shop to fill up on the department's programs and services that help hundreds of thousands of people every day in Riverside County. The public can learn more about our services at www.RivCoDPSS.org and on social media (@RivCoDPSS / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube)
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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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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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"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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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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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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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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Okay Diva is a chaotic, unfiltered journey into divaness with your two fave gays. From pop culture spirals and on-set disasters to identity, friendship, and the mess in between. We’re discovering what it means to be a diva today. We are serving laughs, healing, and a bit too much oversharing. For the girls, the gays, and the theys finding their inner icon one meltdown at a time. No tea, no shade… just growth, glamour, and a little bit of delusion. Okay diva? Follow us on everything @okaydiva ...
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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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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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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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Introducing the HighHER Ground podcast, where women come together on a journey of empowerment and spiritual growth. Hosted by Melanie Blue and Kari Richards, this podcast is more than just a listening experience; it's a sanctuary for women from every background and path in life. At HighHER Ground, we believe in the power of community, the strength in sisterhood, and the importance of lifting each other up. It's a safe space where you can heal your heart, find solace, and discover a tribe of ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wandering Tree ®, LLC Podcast is the ultimate audio companion for curious and adventurous minds, offering a journey through thought-provoking discussions and unique perspectives on life, culture, and the journey of an adoptee. This show has been established with the simple goal of reaching other adoptees who may benefit from just hearing other adoptees share on the lived experience. Host, Adoptee Lisa Ann, will share the tangled roots of the life long journey as an adoptee, the search for bi ...
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An Evolving Man Podcast looks at leadership, peak performance, psychology, healing trauma, boarding school syndrome, spirituality and complexhealing. Every week there will be an interview or a podcast around topics ranging from self-development, leadership, relationships, spirituality, education, and peak performance featuring authors and leaders in these fields.
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Adoption Arena focuses on discussing the complex and ever changing issues that affect adoptees, foster families and those who are linked with the adoption and fostering world in some way. We are based in the UK but overseas adoptions mean that more understanding of multi-cultural families and ethnicity is often required for young people and families to really flourish. This programme is hosted by Joy Carter, who is herself a transracial adoptee from Nigeria to the UK arriving in London at th ...
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We're just 2 girls. Sitting in a closet. With wine and cats.
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We encourage Christian Asian mental health by erasing shame and stopping stigma in order to advance compassion and care for every person.
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Navigating the Challenges of Raising Children with Complex Needs
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! This week I am joined with Daryl Potter. Daryl doesn’t have adopted or fostered children but he does have a miraculous daughter with complex medical needs and another biological son. Whether your kids are biological, adopted, or fostered, there are universal truths in parenting and along with it circumstances …
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S1 Ep. 20: Seeking Connection | This Foster Family's Priority of Reunification & Healing
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The Poole's are not your typical foster family. With a heart to see foster children reunited with their biological parents, they make it their mission (and ministry) to seek connection with the bio family and create a space for love, healing and restoration. Reunification should always be the goal. God loves these children more than we ever could. …
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How do we celebrate ourselves when we don't know how we came about, feel unwanted or an accident? Listen in as adoptee, adoptive parent and adoption professional Anita shares profound insights on finding meaning, a reason for being and more. She also shares how following Christ has helped her along the way. Find out more about Anita here: https://w…
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Season 8 Finale with Aggie Park & Her New Podcast
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Erasing Shame co-founder DJ Chuang chats with Aggie Park and profusely thanks her for being our Season 8 host. We review the highlights from the most popular episodes as we go down memory lane. And, we joyfully send her off to launch a new podcast called {UN}SPOKEN with Aggie Park!Check out & subscribe to {UN}SPOKEN• https://www.instagram.com/UN_sp…
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The post How to Talk to Bigger Kids about Bigger Feelings with Alyssa Blask Campbell appeared first on Dr Robyn Silverman.By Dr. Robyn Silverman
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250. Linda Pevac/Emma Stevens: "Choosing To Breathe"
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Linda Pevac (aka Emma Stevens) is a returning guest. Linda is a U.S. domestic adoptee from birth and has survived layers of trauma that have put her on multiple journeys. She developed the inner strength and courage to surmount the many struggles she faced. Her traumas were born from being an adoptee who struggled with being forced to wear an impos…
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Building Bridges: International Lessons for Community Cat Programs, Featuring Maia Rumpho, Founder of Pet Project Rescue
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"What we do in Mexico is my dream for Minnesota. We provide free spay neuter to both owned and street animals every single week." This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. In this international perspective episode, host Stacy LeBaron speaks with Maia Rumpho, founder of Pet Project Rescue, who turned a chance e…
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Why This Episode Left Us in Tears (and Hope)
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Can we ever truly feel safe if we don’t know where we came from? Episode Summary: In this deeply emotional episode of Family Twist, we welcome Bryan Post, world-renowned therapist, author, and adoptee, for a conversation that feels more like a healing session than an interview. Bryan speaks directly to the heart of what many adoptees feel but strug…
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God created moms to fulfill a purpose within the earth to love and nurture their children/family following in God’s footsteps daily by grace. 1.) Mission-A mission is the idea that God sends people to fulfill his will and purpose on earth. We have a mandate to finish the task he has set before us and he gives us the power to do so. Moms we are capa…
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In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Jeff Forney, whose creative approach to finding adoption records in 1991 led to a successful birth mother reunion and ultimately inspired a community-building photography project. His six-month search involved writing to hospitals using different strategies, inclu…
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Serenity vs. the Bottle: How James Allen’s Wisdom Exposes Alcohol’s Grip on Ambitious Women
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Ever feel like alcohol steals the calm you deserve — even on the days when everything “looks” perfect? Today we close our study of As a Man Thinketh and pull out one central promise: serenity. Becca walks through the final section, “Serenity,” and shows how James Allen’s idea that calmness of mind is the fruit of thought-discipline maps directly on…
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Travel Time Stories with Shannon: Ask Shannon Anything
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Send us a text In this episode I will answer questions sent in by listeners...nothing is off limits. I also end the episode with discussing some important people from high school who influenced my life in a positive way and meant alot to me. 1. What is the best tip you can give regarding solo cruising? 2. Once you decide to face your fears and be t…
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Shortcut: Australia’s Forgotten Mothers and Children
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. I…
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Coming Into Consciousness: Gianna's Journey of Rebirth and Reclaiming Her Identity
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In this deeply personal and moving episode, we sit down with Gianna Peterson, who vulnerably shares her story as a Korean American adoptee. Born in Busan, South Korea, Gianna was adopted at six months old and raised in a white adoptive family in New Jersey. She grew up with an older brother (her parents' biological son) and a younger sister adopted…
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Australia’s Forgotten Mothers and Children
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Australia’s dark history of illegal forced adoptions left thousands of mothers and children traumatised. Somebody’s Daughter is a new podcast uncovering these hidden stories and amplifying the voices of survivors. It’s co-created by award-winning author and journalist Megan Norris, who joins us today on Australian True Crime. You can listen to Some…
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27: A Glimpse Through the Veil -- Kelly Cannon
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In this episode, Kelly Cannon recounts his near-death experience that carried him beyond the veil of mortality. Moving in and out of reality, he was shown visions of the future and presented with choices, each revealed with eternal perspective. Through it all, Kelly felt an indescribable, all-encompassing love from the Savior—a love so powerful it …
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Re-Issue: Forced adoptions in Australia, could it happen again?
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This episode was originally published on June 19th, 2022. Australia in the mid twentieth century has a dark history of forced adoption. Women who did not fit the moral expectations of the time (usually those who were young and unmarried) had their children taken from them at birth, often with little to no information left behind for them to be reun…
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Why You Should Adopt These 10 Diva Qualities | Ep 16 | Okay Diva Podcast
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Welcome to class, divas-in-training. 💅 In this week’s episode, we’re breaking down the Top Ten Diva Qualities you need to adopt if you want to stop playing background character and start living in the spotlight. From setting unapologetic standards to serving main-character confidence, these are the non-negotiables that make a diva… a diva.Expect sa…
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207 – Encouraging Bible Verses to Help Adoptive Parents Partner with God and Keep Going
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He faced one discouraging obstacle after another. Yet through it all, he persisted. How did he do it? First, he partnered with God. Hi Neighbor! Do you ever feel like you’re facing one discouraging obstacle after another in your adoption journey? You’re not alone. 💔 As an adoptive parent and coach, I know exactly what that feels like and how to per…
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How 3 Simple Fundamentals Can Completely Transform Your Life Without Alcohol
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Ever notice how “just don’t drink” never seems to be enough? That’s because sobriety without transformation is only half the journey. In this episode of Sanctuary Saturday, we dig into the deeper work every ambitious woman must do in her first year sober. Transformation isn’t about alcohol—it’s about who you’re becoming. You’ll discover three funda…
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Meet the 3 Friends You Didn’t Know Were Walking With You in Sobriety
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Ever feel like your struggles are just dragging you down? What if they were actually here to help you grow—and even guide you through sobriety? In this episode, Becca reveals the surprising “three friends” that every ambitious woman carries with her on the journey to alcohol-free living: friendly difficulties, helpful obstacles, and kindly pain. In…
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Bullying, Burnout & the Inner Critic | Boarding School | AEM #140 Kalyani Pardeshi
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In this episode, I sit down with Kalyani Pardeshi, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying advocate. Kalyani draws from her own boarding school experiences and her years of work with children, adults, and organisations to explain why traditional anti-bullying strategies often fail — and how the unconscious brain holds the key to real …
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So many of have so much going on we can't see the wood for the trees. Today's interview is a chance to stand back and see the big picture - what helps us thrive, what helps our kids thrive and much more. Listen in - adoption professional Cindy really knows her stuff! https://www.allforkids.org/ https://www.facebook.com/AllForKids.CA/ https://www.fa…
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In this episode of Choosing Adoption, host Donna Pope speaks with Daliya Brown about her three adoption experiences and her strong advocacy for birth mother autonomy. Daliya shares her journey traveling from Pennsylvania to Utah for placement, comparing her experiences with both agency support and private adoption arrangements. Different Approaches…
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116: The Human Puzzle: Trauma, Healing, and Psychedelic Therapy with Keith Kurlander
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Girls’ Experiences of Boarding School — Shame, Survival & Silenced Voices
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For the interview with Kalyani Pardeshi: https://youtu.be/iBXcs5i4zyg For the interview with Nicky Moxey and Dr Linda Devereux: https://youtu.be/oJNHoex41-Q For the interview with Sara Warner and Karen Macmillan: https://youtu.be/VXAHJucCGsY For the interview with Amelia White: https://youtu.be/08WbNwen_SA For the interview with Joanna Brittan: htt…
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The Cruel Lie of Moderation: Why It’s Sabotaging Your Sobriety and Your Sanity
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What if I told you spending thousands of dollars on a “moderation program” could be the most painful mistake you’ll ever make in sobriety? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Becca shares the story of “Ellen,” a woman who invested nearly $10,000 to learn how to “moderate” her drinking—only to find herself more miserable, hopeless, and trapped than…
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#176 "Was I The Bridezilla?" (You won't BELIEVE These Wedding Stories!)
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Think "Was I The A-hole?"...wedding edition! Every bride has a little sparkle, a little stress and sometimes....a little psycho. In this episode, we’re diving veil first into the world of outrageous wedding stories—straight from the brides (and sometimes their poor friends) who swear they weren’t being that bad. Your jaw will drop when Jayna shares…
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Today’s guest, Karen Chaston, was just 16 years old when she lost her daughter to adoption in Sydney in 1973. Nearly three decades later, after 28 long years, they were reunited. In this special two-part series, we’re privileged to hear from both mother and daughter as they share their perspectives on separation, reunion, and what it means to rebui…
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Ep.10 Stress, Fear & Apologies: Mother Daughter Healing
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-TEXT ME! What part of the episode resonated with you? OR What topic should we cover next?- Apologizing should be simple, but when it comes to the mother-daughter relationship, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Heiresses of the King, we explore why saying “I’m sorry” is so stressful, what the Bible teaches about confession and reconcilia…
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How to Raise Happy, Confident, Resilient Kids with Sue Atkins – Rerelease
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Special Guest: Sue Atkins Each one of us, as a parent, teacher, coach or mentor wants to help raise and inspire kids who are happy, well-adjusted, confident and resilient. But, in today’s world, it’s not always easy! The messages we receive as parents and educators can get confusing and don’t always know the right thing to do. We hear; “make sure t…
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249. Solo: "Transitions; Summer to Autumn"
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This solo episode embodies the anticipation of Autumn. https://adoptee-voices.com/ Music by Corey Quinn
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Revolutionizing Kitten Care: The Kitten College Model, Featuring Marnie Russ, Founder, National Kitten College
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"A cat that is well socialized is highly adoptable. A cat that is not well socialized sits in the shelter. It's an important part of your fostering responsibility to get them ready to live outside. Before it was just saving their lives. But now we know better.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie’s Fund and The Community Cat Clinic. In this…
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When Your DNA Test Turns Into a Movie Script
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What happens when a DNA test flips your world upside down and you decide to make a comedy about it? Actor, writer, and producer Lisa Brenner joins Corey and Kendall to talk about her new film One Big Happy Family, opening in AMC Theatres on October 3, 2025. Inspired by her own discovery at age 40 that the dad who raised her wasn’t her biological fa…
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Welcome to the Called to Love Podcast! This week I am joined with an adult adoptee and new author, Emmanual Jean Russle. Emmanuel grew up in Haiti with his grandmother before being adopted into the United States. In our conversation, we briefly discuss his upbringing and transition to the states and then Emmanuel shares his passion for sharing this…
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115: Betrayal and Forgiveness: Rebuilding Trust After Deep Hurt with Dr. Bruce Chalmer
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In this episode of A Simple Therapy Podcast, Sindee Gozansky sits down with Dr. Bruce Chalmer, a couples therapist, author, and podcaster who has spent more than 30 years helping people navigate intimacy, betrayal, and forgiveness. They explore why communication skills alone won’t save a struggling relationship, how true healing begins with the cou…
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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Lorah Gerald, "The Adopted Chameleon," from Voices of Adoption. If you missed Part 1, where she shared her baby scoop era story and the electric shock of finding her siblings at 53, be sure to check it out first. Continuing with our conversation on the Voices of Adoption with host Donna Pope, Lorah Gerald, fo…
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The Real Reason You Can’t Picture Life Without Alcohol—And How to Begin Your Sobriety Today
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Can you actually imagine your life without alcohol? Or does the thought terrify you so much that you push it away? In this episode of Sobriety Snippets, I’m diving into the “Visions and Ideals” chapter of James Allen’s classic As a Man Thinketh. Written in 1903, it still carries a life-changing truth for ambitious women today: the life you build st…
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Episode 278: Looking Back at Our Trauma to Move Forward (w/ Byron Kehler)
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“When trauma is our teacher, we are ill-equipped to live healthy lives in healthy environments. What we learn, we live.” We know that trauma often accompanies children when they enter the child welfare system. Usually, we talk about the effects of trauma and how caregivers can respond with support. Today, we’re looking at trauma through the lens of…
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First Loves & Lasting Lessons: How They Shape Us
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Send us a text 💜 Do you remember your first love? Was it sweet, silly, heartbreaking, or unforgettable? First loves leave more than memories — they shape how we see ourselves and how we love in the future. In this week’s episode of Travel Time Stories with Shannon, I share my own story of first love, what it taught me, and how those early experienc…
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Shortcut: Abe Saffron: The First King Of The Cross
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This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s en…
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Abe Saffron, the original King of the Cross, built an empire through nightclubs, crooked cops, drugs, gambling and vice. His influence shaped more than fifty years of crime, corruption and intrigue in Australia’s entertainment world. In Saffron Incorporated, music industry legend and author Stuart Coupe lays bare how show business and the underworl…
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In this episode, Tom Spurgeon opens up about the many spiritual and angelic experiences that have shaped his life. With honesty and humility, he reflects on the highs and lows of his journey—acknowledging poor decisions of the past while celebrating the power of prayer, repentance, and the mercy of a loving Savior. Tom’s story is one of redemption,…
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Why We Wanna Be Divas | Ep 15 | Okay Diva Podcast
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Alright divas, syllabus check — we’ve spent the past month defining what a diva is, breaking down their DNA inside and out, and even battling it out with the poor neglected divos. But now it’s time to get personal. In this episode, we ask the big question: why do we even want to be divas in the first place? Is it about power, presence, survival, or…
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206 – The Worst Advice for Adoptive Parents? And Why It Turned Out to Be the Best
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It was the worst advice I ever received as an adoptive parent and, strangely enough, it turned out to be the best advice too. Hi Neighbor, If you’ve ever felt crushed by unsolicited advice 😣 or wondered if you’re failing your kids 💔, you’re not alone. Some words sting and stay with you—but sometimes, with time and perspective, they can also become …
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7 Unexpected Things That Instantly Improve in Your First Year of Sobriety
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Ever wonder if sobriety is really worth it—or if you’ll just end up missing out? In this Sanctuary Saturday episode, I’m sharing 7 surprising, automatic, and deeply motivating rewards that show up as soon as you quit drinking. These aren’t things you have to grind for or wait years to feel—they’re the natural outcomes of choosing an alcohol-free li…
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Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this episode, Kelly O'horo and Justine Bond dive into what to expect from couples therapy, breaking down the process, common challenges, and how therapy can help partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connection. I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Cons…
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