Unpacking Han, Finding Jeong: A Korean Adoptee Narrative
Welcome back to another vulnerable episode where we get really personal and dive into two concepts that have shaped our lives as Korean adoptees: Han and Jeong. You know those feelings you have that a...
24 Aug 20251h 5min
Kirsten Mathis 3.0: Navigating Growth & Change as a Korean Adoptee
This week, we're joined by a returning guest and dear friend, Kirsten Mathis. We want to start by wishing Kirsten a very happy 40th birthday! In honor of her big day, let's all participate in her Birt...
11 Aug 20251h 6min
Healing the Mother Wound and Finding Peace From Within
The Mother Wound: A Deep Dive into Loss, Love & Healing In this powerful and tender episode, we explore the mother wound, a wound that lives in the body, heart, and spirit of many adoptees. From the p...
27 Jul 20251h 18min
Mike Malloy Returns: Psychedelic Healing, PTSD & the Adoption Journey
In this enlightening and deeply heartfelt follow-up episode, we welcome back Mike Malloy, a Korean American adoptee, veteran, and community builder. Mike returns to share his powerful experience with ...
14 Jul 202556min
Paper Cuts and Power: Navigating Adoption Microaggressions
In this episode, Laurie and Claire delve into the nuanced topic of microaggressions within the adoption community. This discussion was inspired by a KAAN (Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Ne...
28 Jun 20251h 5min
Love beyond the Orphanage - Interview with Julie Duvall, Part 2
In this follow-up conversation, we welcome back Julie Duvall—an aged-out Korean orphan, late-life adoptee, and fierce advocate for adult Korean orphans. Julie returns to share more deeply about her on...
23 Jun 20251h
Heading to KAAN: Calming Nerves and Connecting with our KAD Community
This week, join Laurie and Claire for a special mini-episode as they share their pre-KAAN conference jitters and excitement! Heading to a large conference, even one filled with supportive community, c...
17 Jun 202513min
Why Do Breakups and Loss Hurt So Much—and How Do We Heal From Them?
In this powerful and validating episode of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we explore the real reasons why breakups and loss can feel so devastating—not just emotionally, but physically and biochemical...
9 Jun 202557min
