What Happens When We Speak Out
Too often when adoptees share their lived experience they are met with resistance. In this episode we unpack what adoptees face when they share experiences that challenge the narrative around adoption...
28 Maalis 202351min
Suicide Prevention With Lina Vanegas, MSW
Lina Vanegas, MSW (she/her) is a displaced person from Colombia. She is a national speaker, trainer and consultant on suicide, trauma, and family separation and a Master of Social Work. She is an advo...
20 Maalis 202349min
Being An Adoptee Clinician
In this episode we dive into what it means to be an adoptee clinician. We share how our worlds collide navigate our own healing while holding space for others to do theirs. We share our greatest chall...
14 Maalis 20231h 10min
How To Talk About The Hard Stuff
When it comes to adoption there are tons of conversations that are difficult and hard. Whether it is uncovering difficult truths, navigating tricky conversations, we are here to unpack it all. Join u...
6 Maalis 20231h 9min
Navigating Birth Country, Before, During & After
Traveling to birth country is a life changing experience. No matter an adoptee's age, the impact tends to hit the system with intensity and healing. In this episode we share our experiences of being i...
22 Helmi 20231h 1min
Love Is Not Enough
In honor of Valentine's Day we wanted to debunk an age old myth around adoption : love is enough. There are so many complexities in this narrative, we wanted to shine light on how these complexities ...
14 Helmi 202354min
International Adoption
This episode is an overview of international adoption. We dive into topics around colonialism, corruption, identity, grief, and loss. There are so many complexities to the adoption narrative and inte...
7 Helmi 20231h 5min
How Much Can Our Systems Take?
Life feels so heavy these days. We cannot turn on the news without being bombarded with horrific images or devastating realities. This episode pauses and reflects on how to care for yourself when thin...
30 Tammi 202340min
