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WORK IT LADY PODCAST- PODCAST FOR ALL WOMEN! SPECIAL TOPICS FOR MOMS!Hey Girl! Join the tribe! We've got something for everyone! The goal at WORK IT LADY PODCAST is to bring young ladies, single women, married women and mom's information that will help them have happier and healthier lives. The goal is to help you to think outside the box regarding everyday aspects of life that all women must navigate.Topics on women's health, women's mental health, society & culture, entrepreneurship, small ...
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This show is here to help you adopt. You'll find resources, inspiration and hope to build your family through infant adoption. This interview based show has guests ranging from adoptive families to authors, consultants, agencies, attorneys and more. We lay it all out on the table with each interview to give you tips, encouragement and a TON of knowledge of the adoption process.
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"I think it's really important at this moment for us in our society to understand that we collectively and continuously, in every little micro level ways and macro level ways, differentially value mothers in America, and we are still making decisions that are rooted in really bigoted assumptions, that are rooted in racism." -- Rebecca Wellington Re…
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"I'm just enjoying the journey. What happens when the journey is over? Then what? So I'm just chasing the buzz." - Ryan Anderson Read the transcript; or read along while listening, if you have trouble udnerstanding Ryan's lovely Scottish accent: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZTEF176BBAYC769S710N7JB Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unr…
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"I truly felt the weight of the world telling the story. I felt like it was a great responsibility, but I had to do it." -- Kristal Parke Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZE3F00W8S92RJM8N2F3METT EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristal Parke, an adoptee and filmmake…
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“I didn't want to lose them. I loved them both and I thought, it's hard to think about your life separated. I guess now knowing all that I know about being separated from the first person that I was supposed to be with, you know, I just never wanted to be separated from either one of them.” -- Jane Spreckley Episode Summary: In this episode of Unra…
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“I have a hard time believing in love, that love just really exists, that you can love somebody. Then I feel like I have a hard time loving men and stuff, so I wouldn't want them to get hurt if they ever felt like I didn't love them.” - Tammy Murphy Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of speaking with Tammy …
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"I'm in a great place, not just physically, but emotionally and mentally." -- Joey Nakao Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this heartfelt episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes her son, Joey, back to the podcast after a five-month hiatus. Joey, a courageous 20-year-old in recovery from addiction, shares his journey of sobriety and s…
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IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE MY EXPERIENCE GETTING THE HPV VACCINE AS AN ADULT. I SHARE MULTIPLE REASONS IT BENIFITS ALL OF OUR HEALTH TO GET THE HPV VACCINE. IF YOU THOUGHT YOU OR YOUR KIDS DID NOT NEED IT YOU DO! THE REASONS WHY ARE SHARED IN THIS EPISODE. HPV VACCINE FOR UP TO AGE 45, REASONS FOR EVERY WOMAN AND CHILD TO GET THE HPV VACCINE, HPV PODC…
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"Taiko drumming is a wonderful way to release lots of negative energy and have it transformed into positive energy. " -- Jennifer Weir Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes guest Jennifer Weir, a Korean adoptee who connected with her Asian identity through Taiko drumming. Jennifer shares her j…
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"...when you're walking around with a sense of loss, or you feel like your first mother or first family don't want you, there's two ways you go about this. Either A, you're going to get really enmeshed and get real clingy because you don't want to lose. Or B, you get this detachment, and as adoptees and groups sometimes say, ‘I'm going to leave you…
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Sexuality and Adoption: Insights from a Transracial Adoptee and Sex Therapist "For me, sexual and reproductive health or our sexuality is so connected with attraction, with attachment style, with self-esteem, with the wish for connecting and creating long-term bonds." -- Anna Linde Read the transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HVN38Q94D5ZXH9G…
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"I hate when people say that my life should be a movie. Can we just ban that phrase?" - Jeremy Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HV5M7AN2D7GP4H2P1NBVSNMQ Episode Summary: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson delves into the complexities of adoption alongside her guest, Jeremy, a 24-year-old adopted perso…
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THERE HAS BEEN A LOT OF TALK AROUND LAWSUITS FOR HAIR RELAXER MANUFACTURERS REGARDING UTERINE CANCER DUE TO USE OF HAIR RELAXERS IN BLACK WOMEN ESPESSIALLY. BRAZILAN BLOW OUTS AND KERATIN TREATMENTS ARE USED BY POTELTIALS.By Clari
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"I want to normalize the practice of spirituality and ancestral rituals. They're a normal part of our lives." Helena Soholm, PhD Read the Transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HTRHNP4AKM7DD2K35958K78A Episode Summary Beth Syverson, the host of the podcast Unraveling Adoption, welcomes Dr. Helena Soholm as a guest on the show. Dr. Soholm, …
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"I think everyone has had this experience of feeling like they're in two places or even more than that, but not quite enough of any." -- Anthony Lynch Read the Transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HSYYTTTDQ2QVDVHZ079SXA3E Episode Summary: Beth Syverson, the host of the podcast "Unraveling Adoption," welcomes Anthony Lynch, a 24-year-old non-b…
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"I think that being an adoptee groomed me to relinquish my own child." -- Monica Hall Transcript of this episode: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HSM5N1067HY39ZRSGK11MB5T Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes guest Monica Hall, an adoptee and birth mother who has recently published her memoir t…
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"I think adoptees who are going to go try to find their family have to recognize that... once you get into the process, you just have to roll with it, right? You have to be optimistic and hopeful and just play it out." -- David R. Ford Episode Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson delves into the complexities of adopti…
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@workitladypodcast Girl! One of these is a must-have a for those stretch marks on the booty! GOLD BOND RETINOL LOTION REVIEW GOOD MOLECULES SERUM REVIEW SKINCARE REVIEWS BEAUTY REVIEWS SKINCARE REVIEWS Ready to upgrade your skincare routine? Join us as we explore the latest skincare products and share our honest opinions in these skincare reviews. …
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@workitladypodcast Dabble and Dollop Product Review, Baby Skincare Reviews, Baby wash Reviews, Skincare Reviews, Kids Vegan Body Wash for Kids Vegan Baby Body Wash Dabble and Dollop Vegan Skincare, Baby Skincare Reviews, Baby Wash Reviews, Skincare Reviews, Kids #veganskincare #veganskincareproducts #kidsskincare #bathbomb…
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"I was always trying to fit in and chameleon wherever I was." -- Bethany Fraser Transcript Read this episode's transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HR5W5M78X0PE4FV5GJNREW2AIn this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson welcomes guest Bethany Fraser, an adoptee and host of The Adoptee Diaries podcast. The conversation delves into t…
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IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE HOW HELPFUL IT CAN BE TO DEVELPO A FAMILY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IN YOUR HOME TO TEACH OUR CHILDREN RESPONCIBILITY AND HOW TO GET CHORES DONE OR TAKE TIME TO PRACTICE A TASK OR SKILL THEY NEED TO LEARN. THIS EPISODE CAN BE HELPFUL FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS. HOW TO GET TODDLERS AND KIDS TO DO CHORES, PARENTING PODCAST, MOM LIFE POD…
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"I had to be OK with the fact that they might not accept me for who I am." - Joe Toolan Transcript Read this episode's transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HQC31S90118VY2NM91EADH9Q Episode Summary In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, host Beth Syverson delves into the complexities of adoption through the lens of LGBTQ+ adoptees. Joined by …
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"The root of the work, I would say, is really slowing down and learning how to sit with the discomfort of different sensations in the body." -- Rebecca Berg Transcript Read this episode's transcript: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HQC31S90118VY2NM91EADH9Q Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca B…
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My adoptive father talked about it as my birthright to go back to Central America. I really like that framing. So I think that was part of the reason why they let me go on so many trips and that was such a wonderful experience. - Nelson de Witt Discover the shocking truth about Nelson de Witt's journey to uncover his past after being adopted from C…
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IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE 3 FOODS THAT NATURALLY LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE, NATURAL WAYS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE. THESE ARE ALL GENTILE WAYS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE HYPERTENSION OR SUSPECT YOU DO. I ALSO SHARE ONE COMMON HOME REMEDY THAT IS VERY COMMON BUT NOT THE BEST IDEA. WOMEN'S PODCAST 3 ways natural ways women can low…
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Love is an action. It's not always pink and it's not always red. Sometimes it gets black, sometimes it gets blue. But love is an action. - Alicia Murray In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the challenges of foster care and adoption journeys. Discover the profound importance of sibling connections in adoption. Embrace the value of openness…
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"I started meditating a lot, and eventually doing retreats, eventually going to monasteries, spending some time in a Zen Buddhist meditation center. So, yeah, I think that's kind of where I took my pain, my anguish, my existential questions, and I think there's some ambiguity there. I think there's also a kind of escapism, because I didn't know how…
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THE TRUTH: Do Men Know What Clothes & Styling Look Good on Women? Do Men Have a Good Eye for Women's Fashion & STYLING?? SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR HUSBAND CLOTHES SHOPPING WITH YOU? IF YOUR NOT A FASHION GIRL, SHOULD YOU RELY SOLELY ON YOUR HUSBANDS OPINION?By Clari
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“I think for adoptees, my biggest advice for them is to ask if you need something. Whether it be therapy, whether it's understanding your story, whether it's being able to know your identity, ask. And if they don't want to tell you, keep asking.” -- Sariah Baker In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the profound influence of adoption tra…
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"Change can happen incrementally, and oftentimes it's better that it does. We've heard the cliche 'trust the process.' Oftentimes the process is the most important thing." - David Bohl Join relinquishee/adoptee recovery coach David Bohl as he confronts the paradox of finding trust and healing in the intersection of adoption and addiction. He guides…
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ESSENTIAL OILS ARE ALSO ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS! NIH RESEARCH ON ESSENTIAL OIL DANGERS FOR WOMEN & KIDS Essential Oils That Can Disrupt Your Hormones Essential Oils and Hormones: What You Need to Know The Dark Side of Essential Oils: Endocrine Disruptors How Essential Oils Can Wreak Havoc on Your Hormones Top 10 Endocrine-Disrupting Essential Oils to …
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"Adoptive parents, go do your own work. It's kind of a natural birthright to know who you are." - Louise Browne Adoptive parents and allies: Do you want to better understand and support your adoptive child's experiences? Our guests, adoptees Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, will be sharing valuable insights and guidance on how to gain a deeper un…
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"Today really is the solidified decision is that I'm going to quit marijuana for...not forever, but for one day at a time. That's how people should look at it. You don't have to, but that's how I'm looking at it, to keep myself afloat." -- Joe Nakao Unraveling Adoption's co-creator Joe Nakao catches us up on his journey to achieve personal growth a…
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THIS TYPE OF WRITING/MOVIES ISN'T MY THING, BUT WAS SUGGESTED TO WATCH THE FILM SO I GAVE IT A GO. HOPE YOU FIND THIS REVIEW HELPFUL! #WhereTheCrawdadsSingMovieReview #CinematicJourney #UntamedWilderness #MovieReview #YouTube #FilmCritique #BookAdaptation #Wilderness #DramaFilm #FilmReview #CrawdadsSing #MovieDiscussion #MovieOpinion #FilmAnalysis …
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“If you, as the white adoptive parent, are comfortable, you're not doing it right. Because your kid is uncomfortable.” - Katie Wynen Are you touched by transracial adoption? Or do you know any adoptees who were adopted transracially? How do you personally frame transracial adoption? Some common rationalizations include the belief that love is enoug…
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"Adoption is about finding homes for babies, not about finding babies for families." -- Paul Fiscus Do you want to see an increase in awareness and advocacy for natural fathers? Join me in listening to Paul Fiscus' plea for greater support and recognition for natural fathers. He hasn't seen his 5-year-old daughter Eliza since she was an infant. Thr…
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Take the initiative to learn from all the resources that are out there. Recognize the importance of doing so for the benefit of adopted youth. - Meggin (Nam) Holtz If you're interested in supporting adopted youth in your family or community, then we have inspiration for you in today's episode! You may be trying to provide a loving and understanding…
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I think that it's definitely a complicated thing, no matter how great the conditions are. But it definitely did something for me to have contact with my biological part of the adoptee experience. - Ben Coolman If the adoptee in your life is feeling overwhelmed by conflicting loyalties and uncertainty about where they belong, we want them to know th…
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I think for my mother, she didn't always really see me quite as a person of equal value. - Janell Strube A biracial adoptee, Janell Strube, shares her powerful journey of navigating racial identity and the impact of racism behind closed doors. Did she ever find the acceptance and understanding she sought? In this episode, you will be able to: Reali…
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Why do only 1% of women in the U.S. who are in an unplanned/crisis pregnancy consider adoption? We as Christians need to re-examine how we can we better support and embrace these women. We are inviting families, sisters, fellow church members, parents, grandparents to suggest the loving, positive option of adoption. Our new book Pro-Family, Pro-Ado…
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While I'm away this Thanksgiving week, I wanted to make the recording of our recent Adoptee Remembrance Day vigil available to you all. The live Zoom event was on October 30, 2023. Hear powerful personal stories, emotional poetry, and calls for greater awareness of adoptee suicide, murder, and deportation. TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE EVENT, click her…
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Reserve your FREE ticket to the Sacred Plant Medicine for Healing the Adoption Constellation webinar featuring Mee Ok as one of the panelists, December 3 at 1pm PST: https://healingadoptiontrauma.eventbrite.com When you're in the margins and outside of the dominant narrative, you're very aware of what is just taken for granted. - Mee Ok Icaro A tra…
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"Being commodified, treated as an object, as a thing that can be returned or exchanged, deeply affects us. I am not a thing." - Moses Farrow Did you know that adoptees are at least four times as likely to attempt suicide as their non-adopted peers? In this episode, Moses Farrow will shed light on the truth behind high suicide rates among adopted pe…
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Register at HeatherRossCoaching.com or at https://HappyEnough.eventbrite.com Do you have a child or loved one struggling with addiction or mental health issues? Are you dreading the holidays? Happy Enough Holidays is an interactive workshop hosted by Heather Ross and Beth Syverson Tuesday, November 14th 4:30 – 6:00 pm PST / 7:30 – 9:00 pm EST $20 f…
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"Supporting a birth mother doesn't mean just offering empty words, but actively showing her what support looks like and helping her make informed decisions." - Abby Hasberry Have you ever experienced a life-changing twist that completely altered your life view? Abby Hasberry's story of being raised in a transracial adoptive family takes an unexpect…
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"You can't make this up. It's a beautiful journey of discovery and connection." - Rick Wertz Adoptees searching for their birth family are often met with dead-ends and heartache, which can be overwhelming. But Brian and Rick's story will give you hope. They demonstrate the grace and determination required to HANG ON when riding the complex roller c…
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NUTRITION & HEALTH FOR WOMEN PODCAST @workitladypodcast 1. $$$ "Top 5 Reasons Why Ingesting Essential Oils is Dangerous" - In this video, we discuss the various health risks associated with consuming essential oils, including liver and kidney damage, digestive issues, and even seizures.2. $$$ "The Truth About Ingesting Essential Oils: What Big Comp…
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