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Adoptees telling their own stories of life in adoption, their search for their birth family, and how their reunion attempt turned out. Stories that make you laugh, cry, or simply say "wow". This podcast has two purposes: 1) To help you explore your own feelings about your adoption, accept your desire understand your own personal history, and decide for yourself whether reunification with your biological relatives is right for you. It will help you understand how others have dealt with issues ...
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Everywhere we go we have infinite chances to glean remarkable insights from the captivating people around us. I often leave conversations with a sense of wonder, thinking, "Wow! That person has such intriguing perspectives and unique experiences and I can't wait to share what I've learned." I am bringing you conversations with some of the brilliant people I meet and admire.
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Moses is an adoption trauma educator and therapist, but his own personal journey as an adoptee is one of hardship and resilience. To use his words, Moses was stolen from South Korea at the age of two, by his famous mother, to grow up as part of a transracial, international, and high profile family. However, beneath the surface of fame Moses faced d…
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Breanna learned that she was fostered then adopted but for financial gain and she described her home as a hostile environment. Her adopted mother was abusive, and Breanna ultimately ran away from home to the military. But before bootcamp she contacted her birth mother, and learned the hard truth about her conception. In reunion, she was forced to w…
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041 – I’ve Finally Gotten Myself To A Sense Of Peace
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After two years in foster care, Janet was adopted into the foster family. An interracial woman, she grew up in a white midwestern community in Ohio. Janet recalls the love she felt from her family and the isolation of being one of two people of color in her town. Through the International Soundex Reunion Registry (ISRR.net) she connected with her b…
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122 – Deep Rooted Issues Of Shame And Guilt
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John called me from Charlotte, NC, but his story starts in Ontario Canada. He shares how he grew up in a strict home and how even though he was mischievous, he didn’t think his actions warranted his unceremonious delivery to boarding school. After decades of dedication to his search, he finally discovered his birth mother’s identity, accidentally u…
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138 - She Never Thought She Would See Me Again
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Marilyn called me from Southeast Tennessee. When she met her natural mother, she finally learned the story of what the woman had been through as the pieces of 50 years of history returned to her memory. Maryilyn admits she didn't have a huge void to fill in seeking reunion but that being in reunion has opened up closeness with her natural mother th…
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Gayla called me, with her best friend Lisa, from Georgia. Gayla said she was loved so much by her adopted parents that you never would have known she was an adoptee. When she found her biological mother they got really close until the woman said something unkind about her adopted mother that strained their relationship some. Locating her biological…
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087 – A Journey To Find Out Where I Came From
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When he was a kid, Bill saw clues here and there that he was adopted, but no one ever actually said it. It wasn’t until he called an uncle he’d never met before that the truth was revealed, turning Bill’s world upside down. Reunion with his birth mother was an emotional event with a woman who was told never to speak of his existence again. Bill tal…
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Sara, from Seattle, Washington, was an over achiever adoptee who was secretly struggling and going off the rails. She intentionally avoided babies until her sister gave birth.. and having kids of her own drove home just how precious babies are. Sara feared reunion would literally kill her adoptive mother. But in reunion she finally heard from her b…
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012 - JT Foxx - 9-Figure Global Entrepreneur
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Renowned entrepreneur, wealth coach, and author of “Millionaire Underdog,” JT Foxx embodies strategic and visionary thinking. He runs over 70 businesses around the world, consistently delivers innovative marketing strategies, and collaborates with A-list celebrities to enhance his personal brand and secure business relationships. People love JT’s e…
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Karen is from Stratford, Ontario, Canada. She shares her story of growing up a woman of color who stood out in her family and community. Locating her birth mother she found little connection and a bit of tension, but ultimately she wants to keep the relationship going. That’s partially because her paternal reunion, while fulfilling in the most hear…
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011 - Sean Glover - Music Industry Power Player
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Sean Glover stands as a distinguished figure in the music industry with a career spanning recent decades. As the Director of Industry Relations at SoundExchange, Governor of the DC Chapter of the Recording Academy, and recognized as a Billboard R&B Hip Hop Power Player, Sean has become pivotal in transforming how artists navigate the digital music …
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Wendy, from Massachussetts, was adopted through Louise Wise, an agency with a notorious reputation. Separately, the tragic murder of Lisa Steinberg triggered her adoptive mother to give Wendy open permission to find her birth mother to let her know she’s ok. On her search, Wendy found her birth father first, but connecting with her birth mother is …
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010 - Cuttino Mobley, NBA Legend, Philosppher, Father, Entrepreneur
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Cuttino Mobley is a name synonymous with relentless drive and profound depth, both on and off the basketball court. Cuttino was a sharpshooter in the NBA, whose strategic gameplay characterized his impressive career. Since hanging up his jersey, he hasn't slowed down. Instead, he has transitioned into a savvy businessman, channeling the discipline …
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James called me from right up the road in Laurel, Maryland and we have one degree of separation with one of my adoptive father, Willie’s, friends. In his story you’ll hear his struggle to find himself and an identity as a youth in a family that didn’t look like him. It took him years to find his voice after a bitter divorce left him and his adopted…
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009 - Holli Moeini, Mergers & Acquisitions Fractional CFO
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Corporate mergers and acquisitions are a complex process that many entrepreneurs think they can power through without guidance. Holli Moeini knows that's far from the truth. Her decades of accounting, auditing, and mergers and acquisitions have sharpened her skills to be among the best at helping CEOs achieve consistently higher returns on the sale…
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053 – Seeing The Life That Could Have Been
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Meredith had enough adoptees around her growing up that adoption was no big deal. Yet, her parents never felt comfortable actually discussing adoption. After getting pregnant, and spurred on by her mother-in-law’s intuition that Meredith wanted answers, she started searching. When her social worker found her biological parents, they were married wi…
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Paul grew up in a family where he didn’t look like his parents, his father was Mexican and his mother was Japanese. In his childhood, his mother turned incredibly harsh and abusive, especially toward his sister. Searching for his birth mother, Paul made a misstep when he didn’t follow the advice of his search angel, and it cost him a valued relatio…
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Susannah Fox is a pioneering figure at the intersection of health and technology. With her expertise and dedication, Susannah has carved a niche for herself as a patient advocate and a leader in healthcare technology. She has been vocal on issues of patient empowerment, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care and the role of technology …
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John Dorenbos, the Magic Man, contacted me from his home in Los Angeles. John grew up in a wonderful family until he was 12 years old, when he came home from playing and learned that his mother was taken from him. John made it through his family's tragic turn thanks to kinship adoption, lots of counseling, and two outlets he is eternally grateful f…
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007 - Sven Sperling, Mega Driving Experience
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As the passionate force behind his adrenaline-fueled premium driving experience business, Sven Sperling has mastered the art of creating unforgettable luxury off-road adventures in the sand, mud, and snow through his company, Mega Driving Experience. Sven spoke to me from Germany, where he described his process for cultivating each experience, the …
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006 - Adrian Washington, Platform LLC construction innovator
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Adrian Washington stands as a prominent figure in the realm of commercial real estate entrepreneurship, particularly within the vibrant and changing landscape of the nation's capital, Washington, DC. Adrian's journey into the real estate world began with an investment in just one house, then blossomed into a larger vision, deeply rooted in communit…
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237 - Loved From The Moment She Was Conceived
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Lynn retains a New York accent, but she called me from North Carolina. As a young girl, Lynn should have been a carefree time in Lynn's life, but her home was a chaotic place. She said characterizing her home life as having a few challenges will be like saying Noah's Ark experienced a little rain. Instead of being a carefree kid. Lynn told me that …
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005 - Neil Braun, Entertainment CEO & Co-Founder Mediflix
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Neil Braun has done so much over a storied career. It's hard to capture it all. To name some of his accolades. Neil has been the Dean of the Pace Business School. President of the NBC television network, CEO of Viacom entertainment, and president of Imagine Entertainment, the production company partnership of director, Ron Howard and famed film and…
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Ken grew up in a mixed home with both biological and adopted siblings. While Ken was loved and treated equally, when his son was born, he felt the urge to learn more about his birth mother. When he found the woman living nearby, she answered Ken's phone call with inspiring words, expressing her expectation of that moment finally happening for her o…
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004 - Phillip Warrick, Texas Real Estate Entrepreneur
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On my quest for knowledge and experienced mentors, I've found today's guest Philip Warrick. Philip is a 20-year real estate investing veteran with an impressive accumulation of real estate assets in his home state of Texas. Over more than two decades. Philip has not only navigated the intricacies of multiple market cycles, but he has forged powerfu…
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235 - Adoption: The Unknown Blessing
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Regina spoke to me from her home in North Carolina. When Regina was a child, she learned she was adopted and how other kids cruelly viewed adoptees. She never told anyone about being an adopted person until the big reveal in adulthood. After seeking counseling to overcome the monster of adoption, Regina finally sought reunion. She found her birth m…
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Steven, from Bainbridge Island, Washington—across the Puget Sound from Seattle—shared his that when he was a kid, it only took one incident to solidify his resolve never to ask his adoptive mother about his adoption. In a maternal reunion, Stephen was confronted with the reality that, while his birth mother was not mentally capable of taking care o…
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Lena, from just north of Tampa, Florida grew up surrounded by adoptees. However, as she got older, Lena began to feel how different she was. While working toward her degree in social work, Lena's studies unexpectedly led her down the path to reunion. While her birth father has been nothing but supportive, Lena said she can't force a maternal reunio…
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One of the important things to do when sharing adoptee stories is try to empathize with our birth mothers. This is a special presentation of the "Who Am I Really?" podcast for "Birth Mother's Day". Working with Ed DiGangi (ep. 130) we highlight the stories of three birth mothers, Yvonne, Sarah, and Laura who share their personal stories of being st…
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231 - Dr. Bruce D. Perry, "What Happened To You?"
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When a child is in need of support to help navigate the traumatic experiences in their lives. Renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and leading authority on childhood trauma Dr. Bruce D. Perry is the man to call. Dr. Perry has researched childhood trauma and its impact on brain development and behavior throughout his decades, long distinguished ca…
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