Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Apr 15 2025 227 ep. 48 mins 16
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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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227. Kimberly L. Carter: "Rise, Thrive, and Flourish"

Apr 15 2025 46 mins  
Kimberly L. Carter is a women's leadership strategist, speaker, and author of the journal, “Rise, Thrive, and Flourish”. With a background in spirituality, empowerment, and Gen Z leadership development, she helps women and organizations cultivate confidence, clarity, and purpose. Through her consulting work, coaching, and vibrant online presence, Kimberly empowers the next gene

226. Laura Batt: "Bridging the Gap Between the Adoption Trauma Chasm"

Apr 08 2025 49 mins  
Laura Batt (she/her) was adopted domestically as an infant and raised in a closed adoption. She has been in reunion with her biological family for 26+ years. Laura is also a birth/first parent to her oldest adult son. She is parenting another teenage son and young child with her significant other in Oregon.Laura worked in pregnancy and parenting support for 20+ years. She has a Mas

225. Mirella Stoyanova: "Healing Toward Authenticity"

Apr 01 2025 52 mins  
Mirella Stoyanova is a therapist, writer and international adoptee from Bulgaria of both Bulgarian and Iraqi origin. Her writing work has appeared in Write or Die Magazine, Business Insider, and HuffPost Personal, among other places. She is a proud member of Adoptee Voices and lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband Jason, her son Milo and her beloved dog, Finn. Find her

224. Maureen McCauley: "Lions Roaring Far From Home"

Mar 25 2025 56 mins  
Maureen McCauley is the adoptive mom of four now-adult children, two sons born in the U.S. and twin daughters born in Ethiopia; she has lived experience with infant adoption, international adoption, older child adoption, U.S. adoption, and transracial adoption. She also has three granddaughters. Her professional background is in social and educational welfare advocacy, including as

223. Brooke Haynes: "Consurgo"

Mar 18 2025 50 mins  
Brooke Haynes is a business coach, website and marketing system designer, and the founder of Consurgo, a personal development community for visionary entrepreneurs. With a unique ability to see the big picture, Brooke helps small businesses streamline their systems, build engaged communities, and create sustainable growth. Everyone who works with Brooke walks away with renewed pass

222. Stephanie C. Watterson: "Septopus"

Mar 11 2025 51 mins  
My guest is Stephanie C. Watterson.Originally a shy and awkward biracial adoptee, Stephanie is now one of those people who, as soon as you meet her, you’ll feel joy around. She graduated from Langara College (Digital & Print Publications, Dean’s Honour Roll) and recently from Simon Fraser University (Editing Certificate). Last summer, she published her first children’s bo

221. Bonus: "A Tribute to Ricky; an Adoptee Ally"

Mar 04 2025 11 mins  
This episode is dedicated and in tribute to Ricky Lamont Boone. August 7, 1962-January 2, 2025.Music by Corey Quinn

220. Dr. David McCarty-Caplan: "Adoption Consciousness and Education Through Research"

Mar 04 2025 56 mins  
Dr. David McCarty-Caplan (PhD) is a researcher, educator, writer, and consultant whose professional experience focuses on issues of identity development, support of underserved populations, racial equity, and pursuit of social justice. David was born in Bogota, Colombia but adopted and raised in a white Jewish family in the United States. This lived experience has profoundly shaped

219. D. Yvonne Rivers: "F.O.G. and I.C.E."

Feb 25 2025 48 mins  
D. Yvonne Rivers is a returning guest. She is the host of the Birth Moms Real Talk Podcast.Since 1988, D. Yvonne Rivers Aka Phoebe has been a champion of a cause, from business success, domestic violence, re-entry, and adoption community. One facet of this global business expert is an esteemed speaker, facilitator, and trainer across the globe on four continents.Another facet of th

218. Black History Month: "Powerful Words From Adoptees"

Feb 18 2025 133 mins  
Reflecting on words from eleven prior adoptee guests for Black History Month"In order of appearance:Dr. Syb Brown, Isaac Etter, Maya Holmes, Sandria Washington, Dr. Jack Rocco, Kenneth Bonomo, Joi R. Fisher-Griffin, David Bynum, Dr. Patrice Martin, Iris Bryant and Dr. KE Katherin Garland.Thank you for your generous gift of sharing a part of your story on the show.Each adoptee has b