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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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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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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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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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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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002 - Caroline Stanbury & Sergio Carrallo, Reality TV Business Moguls
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Recently it was my pleasure to chat with two superstars, British businesswoman, reality TV star from the Real Housewives of Dubai and host of the hit podcast, "Uncut and Uncensored with Caroline Stanbury", the Caroline Stanbury. And of course, her amazing husband, former professional soccer player and a marketing and media mogul of his own Sergio C…
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230 - The Goodness Far Outweighs the Sadness
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Doris, who lives between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, California, was adopted after her adoptive mother's repetitive attempts at pregnancy. Doris then had to endure herself centeredness -- a residual trauma of her failed pregnancies -- and her narcissism, which prevented her from being the mother Doris needed. I n reunion, Doris was welcomed by some …
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229 - So Many Blessings in the Darkness
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Monica, from outside of Sacramento, California, shares her double story as an adoptee and a birth mother. When Monica was a kid getting dumped by her adoptive mother sent her down a path of bad-girl attention seeking that, put her in dangerous situations. In reunion she discovered her heritage is tied to native people of North America and that her …
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Angela, from Seattle Washington, grew up in a home full of adoptees whose adoptions were prioritized because of perceived medical needs, including her own. Angela pursued reunion, expecting she would search for and find her birth mother and they would look just the like, Instead, Angela first found a man who was loved by his community and when she …
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Jane, from outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, grew up knowing she was adopted, comfortable with the fact, and even knowing her birth name from a young age. After her adoptive parents passed away, Jane obtained as much identifying information as possible and submitted two DNA tests. The amalgamation of resources all provided supporting clues to …
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In the ever evolving landscape of global sportswear, few names have etched as profound, an impact as Joe Foster, the visionary co-founder of Reebok. Born into a legacy of shoemaking, Mr. Foster's journey from humble beginnings in Bolton, England to establishing one of the world's most iconic athletic brands is a testament to innovation. Joe will te…
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Everywhere we go. We have so many opportunities to gather remarkable insights from the captivating people around us. When I meet people through work with friends or randomly throughout my travels. I often leave conversations with a sense of wonder thinking, "wow, that person has such intriguing perspectives and unique experiences." I believe this l…
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Brad, from McKinney, Texas, just outside of Dallas grew up thinking something was off in his family. But Brad internalized his differences from his parents as his own inability to adapt to their personality traits and abilities. As an adult DNA testing revealed that something far more foundational to his being was the reason for their differences. …
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077 – I’m A Wounded Healer With My Father’s Eyes
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Linda’s childhood was tumultuous after her mother’s death as she was raised in what she thought was her grandmother’s home. When she learned the truth about her life from the neighbor’s kids, at age 10, Linda immediately wanted to find her birther father. She endured years of abuse in her grandmother’s home with no love. She characterizes her story…
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April called me from New York, New York, but her story originated in New England. She is a transracial adoptee whose search took her to a quintessential New England town and the connection to her birth mother’s former home which put April and the woman on the phone that night. But the pain of April’s conception was too much, so the pair never conne…
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003 - Steve Leber, Rock Mogul & Co-Founder Mediflix
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Incredible musicians like the rolling stones, Aerosmith, parliament, Funkadelic, the temptations. Stevie wonder Diana Ross and the Jackson five all have one man in common, the legendary rock and roll manager. Steve Lieber, within moments of meeting steve@theblackdoctor.org community voices in health equity summit in New York city. He revealed his c…
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