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When Love Isn’t Simple: Adoption, Aging, and the Stories We Don’t Tell with Clare Gallant

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On this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, we sit down with Clare Gallant for a brave and deeply personal conversation that leans into the messiness of parenting, identity, and letting go—proof that curiosity paired with courage can open doors to healing we didn’t know we needed.

Clare shares her powerful story of adopting a child with reactive attachment disorder and the unspoken toll it took on her family, her sense of self, and her nervous system. With honesty and heart, she reflects on the grief of making the impossible decision to let go—and the long journey of self-forgiveness and healing that followed. We talk about parenting through trauma, the complex emotions of retirement, and the unexpected sense of purpose Clare discovered in her new job at Costco.

The conversation opens up questions about legacy, aging, and how we find meaning when the roles we’ve lived in begin to shift. We explore what it means to be “adventure ready” at any age, the surprising comfort of physical work, and why creativity and curiosity remain essential companions in later chapters of life.

This one is rich with hard-won insight, laughter, and gentle reminders that personal transformation often begins with telling the truth—first to ourselves, and then to others.

Learn more and connect with Scott here - https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com
Learn more and connect with Jenn here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

Email us at [email protected]

We'd love to hear from you!

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Content provided by Scott & Jenn. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Scott & Jenn or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

On this episode of Unscripted Curiosity, we sit down with Clare Gallant for a brave and deeply personal conversation that leans into the messiness of parenting, identity, and letting go—proof that curiosity paired with courage can open doors to healing we didn’t know we needed.

Clare shares her powerful story of adopting a child with reactive attachment disorder and the unspoken toll it took on her family, her sense of self, and her nervous system. With honesty and heart, she reflects on the grief of making the impossible decision to let go—and the long journey of self-forgiveness and healing that followed. We talk about parenting through trauma, the complex emotions of retirement, and the unexpected sense of purpose Clare discovered in her new job at Costco.

The conversation opens up questions about legacy, aging, and how we find meaning when the roles we’ve lived in begin to shift. We explore what it means to be “adventure ready” at any age, the surprising comfort of physical work, and why creativity and curiosity remain essential companions in later chapters of life.

This one is rich with hard-won insight, laughter, and gentle reminders that personal transformation often begins with telling the truth—first to ourselves, and then to others.

Learn more and connect with Scott here - https://twistedoakyogaandwellness.offeringtree.com
Learn more and connect with Jenn here - https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1262404

Email us at [email protected]

We'd love to hear from you!

  continue reading

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