Adoptee Thoughts

Feb 07 2025 24 ep. 53 mins 11
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The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee’s perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will delve into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. In Season Four of the Adoptee Thoughts podcast, I will be shining a spotlight on ADOPTION CHANGEMAKERS, ranging from adoptees, former foster youth, birth mothers, adoptive parents, and professionals who are revolutionizing the adoption and foster care community.

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Adoptee Thoughts on "An Update on Our Family" ft. Hannah Cho on Family, Identity & Social Media

Feb 07 2025 72 mins  
Welcome to Adoptee Thoughts, where each week, we dive deep into the nuanced world of adoption—unpacking challenges, perspectives, and the tough conversations that too often go unspoken. Whether you're an adoptee, an adoptive parent, or simply curious about the realities beyond the mainstream narrative, this is a space for raw, thought-provoking discussions. In this powerful e

Exploring the Complexities of Birth Mothers and Adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD and Author of “Relinquished”

Mar 25 2024 62 mins  
Welcome to our latest episode of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast! In this thought-provoking discussion, I delve into the complexities surrounding the decisions made by birth mothers and pregnant individuals to place children for adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD. She is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of Cali

An Interview with an Adoptee, Who Exposed his Illegal Adoption in a Viral TikTok Challenge.

Jun 02 2023 79 mins  
On Season 3, Episode 6 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christian Aragon and host Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the shocking story of his illegal adoption and reunion with his biological family. You may recognize some of his story from his viral video with "Put a Finger Down" challenge. About the Adoptee: Christian Matthew Aragon was illegally adopted and raised by a woman who c

An Interview with 3 Reunited Biological Siblings Once Separated by Adoption

Feb 06 2023 51 mins  
On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Scott McCreary, Leigh Ann Baglin, Katie Ares, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the siblings reunion journey, including the ups and downs. About the Adoptees: Scott McCreary is a 39-year old adoptee from South Korea. He grew up in Oklahoma and presently lives in Missouri with his wife. Currently working at a local h

An Interview with Transracial Adoptee, Molly McLaurin, founder of Monarch Connections

Oct 28 2022 58 mins  
On Season 3, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Molly McLaurin , and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their upcoming Transracial Adoption 101 course and Molly's experience as a transracial adoptee. They dig into how the course came to be, connecting via social media, and the impact of educating on adoption. About Molly McLaurin: Molly E. McLaurin is an adoptee, twin,

An Interview with Lynn Woo Mykytyn, Adoptee & Therapist

Sep 20 2022 52 mins  
On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptee and her role as a therapist. They dig into the nuance of this work, how it felt to grow up in a white majority family, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents. About Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC: Lynn Woo

An Interview with Paige Knipfer, Adoptive Parent & Adoption Consultant

Sep 06 2022 57 mins  
On Season 3, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Paige Knipfer, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptive mother and her role as an adoption consultant. They dig into the nuance of this work, what she does to make sure her business is ethical, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents. About Paige Knipfer: She is the owner of Lov

An Interview with Alessia, Adopted from the USA to Italy

Jun 29 2022 42 mins  
Hi Friends! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, I am so excited to share this episode with you. It was recorded in 2020, but due to my father's passing around that time I didn't have a chance to edit it until now. I hope you enjoy, and check out Alessia's work. On Season 3, Episode 1 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Alessia Petrolito, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards di

An Interview with Astrid Castro, of Adoption Mosaic

Aug 23 2021 56 mins  
On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Astrid Castro, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Astrid’s work in the adoption community, reunion, as well as the nuances of learning our language from our birth culture. About Astrid Castro: Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead

An interview with Annie Goodchild, Singer, Songwriter, and Transracial Adoptee

May 14 2021 44 mins  
On Season 2, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Annie Goodchild, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Annie's new video project, "I Used to Be Sam." This project will use interviews of fellow adoptees to an EP and audio visual project series discussing transracial adoptee experiences in addition to the one that is unique to her own. Anyone interested in participating