Best Kiyo Podcasts (2026)

Hey everyone, So this is part 1 of 2 of the recap. I had more lined up buy unfortunately I failed to make them happen. So sure enough to say I will be much more prepared for round 3&4. Anywho, Take a quick listen to Tony and his thoughts on DDCS 2025 RD 1&2.

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DDCS 2025 with Adam Billings 45:56

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9M ago45:56

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Back this time with Adam Billings of DDCS. This episode we do a cover on what is DDCS, how they do lay outs, driving styles and more. Take a listen and hope to see you all at the Round 1 and 2 of Daily Drift Competition Series!!

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DDCS 2025 Preview Alex Zier 36:58

9M ago36:58

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Hey there everyone, As we get closer to the first weekend of Daily Drift Competition Series, I wanted to get a few people on and talk about the DDCS series and what they look for in 2025. This episode I have Alex Zier on to talk a little about DDCS 2025. A few things we cover are how they create layouts, DDCS competition setup, driving styles etc. …

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Jess AKA DriftMomPhotos 2:10:47

9M ago2:10:47

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Hey everyone,This one was a rough one for me as I couldn't articulate a sentence. Thanks to Jess for being a champ and rolling with it. I did my best to edit this one, but apologies for some backgroud noise. Enjoy hearing Jess story and how she got into drifting and photos.

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Building Resilience: DBT Techniques for Overcoming Adoption-Related Challenges with Sharon Stein McNamara - Ep 184 26:58

11M ago26:58

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"So the piece that I most resonate with the Dialectical Behavior Therapy is it's one of the therapies that really understands this core feeling of feeling overwhelmed and like you don't want to be alive." - Sharon Stein McNamara EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sharon Stein McNamara, a lic…

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Adair M: Recapping 2024 and 2025 Outlook 25:03

11M ago25:03

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Hey everyone, We have Adair on to recap his 2024 and touch base on what his 2025 hopefully looks like. Take a listen! Let us know what you have planned for 2025

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Recapping 2024 and Outlook on 2025 with Cam K! 23:52

11M ago23:52

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What is going on everyone? This episode we have Cam K on for a quick 2024 recap with some 2025 outlooks. Take a quick listen and let me know, what do you have planned for 2025!?

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Breathwork and Healing: A Journey Through Adoption Trauma with Kellan Bacon - Ep 183 24:16

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"I was one of these slight skeptics; I was like, well I've been breathing all my life, what can breathwork do for me?" -- Kellan Bacon Hear the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JKBNQJYFFZT18Z0XSMHHTH37 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kellan Bacon, a gender-e…

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Responding to the Siren Call: Navigating Birth Family Connections with Susan Kiyo Ito - Ep 182 31:25

11M ago31:25

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"I think she had a deep ambivalence about me, knowing me, having a relationship with me from the very beginning." -- Susan Kiyo Ito Read the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JJYRPQ0EJEGKW4GNXFMCA8CV EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Susan Kiyo Ito, a writing p…

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The Rebellious Adoptee: Finding Healing and Community After a Traumatic Childhood with Dave Sanchez-Brown - Ep 181 36:48

11M ago36:48

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"The most healing thing for me now has been the support of other adoptees." -- Dave Sanchez-Brown Read the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JJD8EF1R7VJ6J0V5GXRWXJY4 =============== EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Dave Sanchez-Brown, an adoptee who has brave…

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Adoption in India: Insights from an Adoptee Therapist with Dr. Asra Ali - Ep 180 26:27

12M ago26:27

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"It's a deep rooted fear of every adoptive parent that the parent will get rejected." - Dr. Asra Ali Read the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JHS4S4K9DW0G3AZRZKWG970A =============== Join Unraveling Adoption's in-person Adoption Healing Quest in Seal Beach, CA on February 8, 2025. More info and registration here: htt…

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From Secrets to Self-Discovery: A Late Discovery Adoptee's Story with Brad Ewell - Ep 179 34:05

1y ago34:05

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"I was able to kind of reinvent myself into who I probably would have been at some level had I not been adopted." -- Brad Ewell Read the transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JGAR0QVDBKHQG88R7JAJ292Z EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the honor of speaking with Brad Ewell, a late discovery adoptee (LDA) who learned …

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REPLAY Behind the Scenes of Because She's Adopted: A Filmmaker's Journey with Kristal Parke - Ep 178 30:50

1y ago30:50

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"I truly felt the weight of the world telling the story. I felt like it was a great responsibility, but I had to do it." -- Kristal Parke Read the Transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JG7AR0SN4Y6M7WW6E7WEK0AT EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristal Parke, a talented filmmaker a…

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From Control to Acceptance: Parenting Through Grief with Jessica Fein - Ep 177 41:22

1y ago41:22

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"We followed her lead. And so there was a lot of laughter and there was a lot of beauty." -- Jessica Fein Read the episode transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JG2GNT8VS6BJTW0VGKSK3 PVA EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Jessica Fein, an adoptive mother and author of the memoir B…

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Unraveling the Layers of Childhood Trauma with Ron Jenkins - Ep 176 43:38

1y ago43:38

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"I didn't realize how strong I was until, you know, I got into therapy and started to understand all the things that I've overcome." - Ron Jenkins Read the transcript of this episode here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JFJJKB7XP00HAV5P6H6ETQGJ EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Ron Jenkins…

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Abortion and Adoption: Insights from Sociological Research with Gretchen Sisson - Ep 175 33:37

1y ago33:37

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"I use the language of supply and demand because this is a market-based system and it's uncomfortable for a lot of people, right? Because you're talking about a supply and demand of human beings." -- Gretchen Sisson Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JESZ6VPKJMRTMRHX6ZMBHDB7 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adopt…

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Navigating Identity: A Korean Adoptee's Journey with Nathan Nowack - Ep 174 26:12

1y ago26:12

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"I...sometimes I forget that I'm Asian unless I see myself in a mirror." -- Nathan Nowack Read the Transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JEAFSD4KFY07AFGENGAPDN7A EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nathan Nowack, a Korean adoptee, professional photographer, and co-host of The Janchi Show…

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Adoption Songs: Exploring the Complexities of Adoption Through Music with Lori Evans Ermi and Kate Ermi 25:10

1y ago25:10

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"I think now that we have this knowledge, then we can use our story to help create awareness." - Lori Evans Ermi Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JDRMT4Z5RGJ6SD35WBFBT4PM EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of welcoming Lori Evans Ermi and her 17-year-old daughter, Kate Ermi, both of w…

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The Male Adoptee Experience: Understanding Anger, Vulnerability, and Community with Tim Perdion - Ep 172 32:29

1y ago32:29

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"I almost feel like there was a blueprint, and I was a character to fit into that blueprint." -- Tim Perdion Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the opportunity to speak with Tim Perdion, an adoptee from Ohio who has spent the last decade navigating his journey of self-discovery and healing. Tim shares his experience of b…

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Chatting It Up With Cam K! Host at Midwest Shredfest and driver at HAWT GARBAGE 1:17:37

1y ago1:17:37

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Good day everyone, This week we are back with another episode, slowly getting our footing. This week we have Cam K, a Midwest grass roots drifter, event host, dad and good dude. Take a listen to hear some of Cam's history, Midwest Shredfest, what he does for work, funny banter and drifting. There is a couple surprises in here for those who know Cam…

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The Plants Are Calling for the Adoption Constellation with Mee Ok Icaro - Ep 171 1:29:51

1y ago1:29:51

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"The plants are always turning everything upside down because our culture is upside down." -- Mee Ok Icaro EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I, Beth Syverson, welcome back Mee Ok Icaro, a previous guest who has shared her profound insights on adoption and healing through plant medicine. This episode is particularly special as…

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Finding Empowerment through Sex Work as a Korean Adoptee with Kayla Tange - Ep 170 39:45

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Finding Empowerment through Sex Work as a Korean Adoptee with Kayla Tange "I can be in my body, and in that moment, I feel safe." -- Kayla Tange EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Kayla Tange, a Korean adoptee raised by Japanese-American parents. She has navigated a unique and complex journ…

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From Ethiopia to America and Back Again: An Adoptee's Fight for Justice with Mike Davis and Maureen McCauley - Ep 169 33:53

1y ago33:53

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"I thought I'll go to the embassy and I'll clear this up. Yeah, that I was adopted legally and I was US citizen." -- Mike Davis READ THE TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01JB3BV6BMN0QQD1M7BWPZEVPK EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Mike Davis, an intercountry adoptee whose stor…

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Having a chat with Adair Moctezuma 58:06

1y ago58:06

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Hey everyone, This episode Kiyo sits down with Adair Moctezuma and have a fun chat bout his journey thus far and how he came to drifting. We chat a little about everything and have a few good laughs. Take a listen to Adair story and let us know what you think. Feel free to follow Adair at: Instagram: @its_adair ACC (content manager): Z_papi…

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Educating the Next Generation: Adoption Messages in Children's Books with Allison Olson - Ep 168 30:57

1y ago30:57

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"I can read a book and tell you if it's written by an adoptee, written by an adoptive parent or written by somebody who's just a famous author and someone told him to write about adoption and they know nothing about it." -- Allison Olson EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Allison Olson, an a…

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Creative Paths to Healing Childhood Trauma with Jonathan Moon - Ep 167 45:07

1y ago45:07

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"I'm telling all the skeptics who may be listening, just go in there with an open mind because you're not going to lose anything. You have so much more to gain." - Jonathan Moon EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Jonathan Moon, an adopted person who has navigated the complexities of relinqu…

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Quick update on STTG...let us know if you catch a surprise 2:50

1y ago2:50

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Here is a quick update on everything for us. Please be patient and be ready for more episodes and content.

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The Realities of Open Adoption with a Mother-Daughter Duo with Linda and Belle Sexton - Ep 166 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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"I think my mom does a great job addressing this in the book, but open adoption is not without its challenges." - Belle Sexton Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the honor of speaking with Linda R. Sexton, an adoptive mom and author, and her 25-year-old daughter, Belle. This marks our first mother-daughter duo on the pod…

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The Intersection of Politics and Adoption with Mark H. - Ep 165 36:29

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"The way that fascism triumphs is if everyone goes silent and becomes quiescent." - Mark H. EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I, Beth Syverson, welcome Mark, a transracial adoptee from Korea and a passionate advocate for adoption-related issues. Together, we delve into the often-overlooked intersection of politics and adoptio…

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Unpacking Adoption Trauma: Insights from an Adoptive Parent with Stacey Uhrig - Ep 164 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

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"They [our kids] can't be more regulated than you are. They can only be as regulated as the least regulated person in the house." - Stacey Uhrig EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Uhrig, an adoptive parent and certified trauma recovery coach. Stacey shared her journey into adoption, w…

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Personal Trust Communities in Adoption with Mike Thorne - Ep 163 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

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"When I was nine years old,...my parents just looked at each other and looked back at me and said, Michael, we just want to tell you that we love you very much and that you're adopted." -- Mike Thorne =============== 📘Get our new book Adoption and Suicidality: amazon.com/Adoption-Suicidality-Healthcare-Professionals-Unraveling/dp/B0DCBCTSLL 📆 Commu…

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The Importance of Adoptee-Led Initiatives with Jessica M. Luciere - Ep 162 23:06

1+ y ago23:06

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"I tell every adopted person that I meet that their story changes my own story. And it's the truth. It is the absolute truth." - Jessica M. Luciere In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson interviews Jessica M. Luciere, an inter-country, interracial adoptee from Colombia who works at Spence Chapin, a nonprofit adoption agency. Jes…

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Shedding Light on Children of Priests with Brendan Watkins - Ep 161 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

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"The Church, of course, is doing everything it can to silence victims." - Brendan Watkins EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, the host, Beth Syverson, interviews Brendan Watkins, an Australian adoptee who shares his emotional journey of discovering his origin story filled with religious intrigue. Brendan found out that his birt…

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Homeschooling Complexities for Adopted Children with Rae (Adoptee Reclaimed) - Ep 160 29:33

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"I never learned the word stress until I was 14 years old. And I can guarantee you I was very stressed well before the age of 14." -- Rae =============== 📘 Order our book Adoption and Suicidality: https://www.amazon.com/Adoption-Suicidality-Healthcare-Professionals-Unraveling/dp/B0DCBCTSLL 📆 Community Calendar: UnravelingAdoption.com/Calendar ✨Heal…

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The Stolen Legacy of Indigenous Adoption with Pete Patton - Ep 159 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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"I really want to focus on the collective nature of being stolen, because it wasn't just me. It was the vast majority of Native adoptees." -- Pete Patton Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, co-hosted by Beth Syverson and her son Joey, they interview Pete Patton,LCSW, an Indigenous Inuit adoptee who shares his experiences of bei…

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DDCS Rd 5/6 Friday Night Setup 13:29

1+ y ago13:29

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Hey folks, We are here at US AIR Motorsports Raceway in Shawano, WI. for the Daily Drift Competition Series finale! We cover a quick overview of our day and what we are excited for vehicle wise. Take a quick listen and make sure to find us tomorrow!!!

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DDCS RD 3 and 4 Recap 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

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Here is a quick recap of DDCS RD 3 and 4. unfortunately, scheduling made us miss at least 4 other people, and we apologize for that. RD 5 and 6 will surely have more feedback. BUT, for now, we hope you enjoy the recap we could give you.

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Let's chat and get caught up!! Kiyo and Thrace catch up and BS! 1:14:08

1+ y ago1:14:08

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Hey folks, TO be honest, Kiyo, well he did not get a chance to edit as thoroughly as he wished. This episode is mainly us catching up, talking DDCS 1-4, predictionish is 5/6 and other BS. Take a listen and please be patient with us. Lots of changes coming

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Adoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158 1:22:03

1+ y ago1:22:03

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Adoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158 "Despite working hard on a daily or moment-to-moment basis to stay alive, the poem revealed a thin thread of hope that by turning toward and befriending my pain, I might just …

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Rituals and Relationships in Adoption Reunion with Elizabeth Barbour - Ep 157 26:10

1+ y ago26:10

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"I think my mom, my adoptive mom, was probably scared that she was going to lose me to my birth family." -- Elizabeth Barbour EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson interviews guest Elizabeth Barbour, an adoptee who has been in reunion with her birth parents and 11 siblings since 1999. Elizabeth shares her perso…

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Understanding The Foster Care to Prison Pipeline with Desmond DeRoo and Sara DeRoo - Ep 156 51:17

1+ y ago51:17

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"Love is the biggest and best thing that she did — unconditional love." Desmond DeRoo EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Desmond DeRoo, a 30-year-old currently serving his second prison term in Michigan. Desmond, who was adopted by Sarah DeRoo at the age of five after being in the foster care syste…

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The Impact of Colonization on an Inuit Greenlander Adoptee in Denmark with Kâlánguak Absalonsen - Ep 155 32:55

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"We have only ourselves. And when I'm thinking about that, I'm thinking how strong we are. Because we have survived and still live and still create and still talk about our history." -- Kâlánguak Absalonsen Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Kâlánguak Absalonsen, an adopted person from Gree…

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Finding Meaning in Adversity with Stephen Rowley - Ep 154 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

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"The experience of being stuck is a pretty good place to be, I think, a lot of times in therapy and life." - Stephen Rowley Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Rowley, a school administrator, college professor, and psychotherapist who shared his fascinating journey of adoptio…

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Unraveling Adoption Update: New Book Launch and Other Collaborations with Beth Syverson - Ep 153 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I, Beth Syverson, provide a detailed update on the latest happenings within the Unraveling Adoption community. As an adoptive mom to my son Joey, we are dedicated to delving into the complexities of adoption and providing support to those impacted by adoption. Book Launch Announcemen…

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Insights from Plant Medicine for the Adoption Constellation with Mee Ok Icaro and Leslie Pate Mackinnon - Ep 152 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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"Psychedelics can offer a portal to other consciousnesses and open spaces beyond our regular reality." -- Mee Ok Icaro (adoptee) "Psychedelics can be a powerful tool for deep work and accessing feelings". - Leslie Pate Mackinnon (birth mom) "Psychedelics can lead to transformative experiences, dividing life into before and after the journey." -- Be…

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Pride and Resilience: A Transgender Adoptee's Path with Sanjay Pulver - Ep 151 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

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"Being trans was not in my product description, and my 30-day money-back guarantee return policy has long since expired." -- Sanjay Pulver Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01J0SD1AHPJ1FJB1CNPPBS59TC Episode Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of hosting Sanjay Pulver, a transracial intercountry…

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Royce Keating of Kings of Xhaos part 2 1:27:09

1+ y ago1:27:09

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Hey everyone, After a long delay, multiple lost edits....we finally got one released. This is the second part to Royce's part 1. There have been a lot of changes and updated to his life, which we will sure cover soon. Take a listen to the second part and let us know what you think!

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A Deep Dive into Adoption History and Motherhood with Rebecca Wellington - Ep 150 25:29

1+ y ago25:29

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"I think it's really important at this moment for us in our society to understand that we collectively and continuously, in every little micro level ways and macro level ways, differentially value mothers in America, and we are still making decisions that are rooted in really bigoted assumptions, that are rooted in racism." -- Rebecca Wellington Re…

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Chasing the Buzz: A Foundling's Quest for Identity with Ryan Anderson - Ep 149 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

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"I'm just enjoying the journey. What happens when the journey is over? Then what? So I'm just chasing the buzz." - Ryan Anderson Read the transcript; or read along while listening, if you have trouble udnerstanding Ryan's lovely Scottish accent: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZTEF176BBAYC769S710N7JB Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unr…