Adoptee Thoughts https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee’s perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will delve into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. In Season Four of the Adoptee Thoughts podcast, I will be shining a spotlight on ADOPTION CHANGEMAKERS, ranging from adoptees, former foster youth, birth mothers, adoptive parents, and professionals who are revolutionizing the adoption and foster care community. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:04:44 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Society & Culture 1440 episodic The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee‘s perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will explore other adoptees‘ experiences in interviews while delving into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. So if you have adopted, plan to adopt a child of color, or are an adoptee... this is the place for you. Melissa Guida-Richards Melissa Guida-Richards No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/8405185/new_podcast_logo_q7emgj.png Adoptee Thoughts https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com 144 144 Teen Mom Stars Catelynn and Tyler Apologize for the Texting Scandal Teen Mom Stars Catelynn and Tyler Apologize for the Texting Scandal https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/teen-mom-stars-catelynn-and-tyler-apologize-for-the-texting-scandal/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/teen-mom-stars-catelynn-and-tyler-apologize-for-the-texting-scandal/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:04:44 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/7256140c-073d-38ad-9258-d4e842fd3bc8 Hi all, The long awaited interview is here. Did they apologize? Yes, but I know many are still going to have an issue with it. Just remember they are still processing and starting to do the work to figure out how to heal and move forward. _________________________________________

In this raw, emotional episode, Teen Mom’s Catelynn and Tyler sit down with Melissa Guida-Richards and Dr. Abby Hasberry, LMFT, to share their immediate thoughts since shocking allegations surfaced about inappropriate contact with a minor. They address the rumors, catfishing, and the painful fallout from trying to reconnect with their biological daughter.

 

In this episode we dive into:

-The truth behind the leaked messages

-How grief and desperation fueled their actions

-What really happened with the supposed “minors”

-The trauma birth parents and adoptees carry

-Why accountability and nuance matter _______________________________________________

Also, please pay attention to the video so you can see important information included from messages. I know this has been very controversial, enough so that I have received thr3ats, and overall harassment from within and outside the adoption community, so I want to be very clear about my intentions.

As an adoption educator who has worked with numerous families over the years, I have seen the, extraordinary lengths that some birth parents go to for contact. I've seen folk say they'll sneak phones to their biological children, or even admit if they had an opportunity they would take them from their adoptive family. Is this okay? NO, not at all. However, we cannot teach birth parents how to cope in a healthy way, and keep communication open in a safe way that doesn't cross boundaries, unless we address why this happened in the first place.

Think of it like a dad r0bbing a pharmacy. Is this okay? No. Did he harm people? Most likely.

But does it change things knowing that he needed to get insulin for his diabetic doctor who would not survive without it.

Now, I know, I know. Many will say, oh well it wasn't that serious. And I have to remind you, that to YOU, it wasn't. Feelings are not facts. Trauma combined with a bombardment of shocking information, clearly led to reckless choices. Talking to an anonymous person let alone two and discussing information about their bio daughter. Remember that regardless of your opinions on them, they are still in this world navigating life and relationships like us all. "Cancelling" them and attacking their friends will not change that. To actually make progress and help more children we need to work together towards ethical and child centered practices. You do not have to communicate or be involved in this process, but it does not mean that others who choose to are unsafe adults.

Thanks for listening and taking everything into consideration. Stay tuned for more as we wait for the amazing Sleuth, Riley Lively, to unveil more information about this situation. Please check out our upcoming Adoption Changemaker Conference, on Nov 8th, 2025 in NYC.

Adoption Changemakers is the conference the adoption industry doesn’t want you to see. We’ve started the conversation—now we need your help to keep the momentum going and make real change, by bringing diverse voices across the constellation.

A majority of the proceeds will be DONATED to a nonprofit that provides mentoring for adoptees and foster youth. The rest will pay for travel/hotel costs for those in the adoption constellation that need it, and then if we have any left over it will be used for next years conference!

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adoption-changemaker-conference-tickets-1368767834439?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more about Abby, please check out, https://adoptionnarrativeshift.com

You can listen to Catelynn and Tylers, here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL88xhQ-tUlW63kvIbBdHol9Iu4DZ2I_Pc&si=kah4Wnge8cM3bHrc

________________________________________________________RESOURCES: Adoption and Trauma: Risks, Recovery, and the Lived Experience of Adoption:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8926933/#R43

Trauma for birth parents: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0011000004265961

https://www.familyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/csi_drustrup_hidden_impact_of_adoption.pdf

https://www.originscanada.org/adoptiontrauma2/trauma_to_surrendering_mothers/adoption-trauma-the-damage-to-relinquishing-mothers/

Adoption competent therapists: https://adoptionsupport.org/national-directory/

IMPORTANT

NOTE: If you are a child and feel uncomfortable with interactions with adults, please tell a TRUSTED ADULT ASAP (teacher, babysitter, parents, aunt/uncle, police officer)

]]> Hi all, The long awaited interview is here. Did they apologize? Yes, but I know many are still going to have an issue with it. Just remember they are still processing and starting to do the work to figure out how to heal and move forward. _________________________________________

In this raw, emotional episode, Teen Mom’s Catelynn and Tyler sit down with Melissa Guida-Richards and Dr. Abby Hasberry, LMFT, to share their immediate thoughts since shocking allegations surfaced about inappropriate contact with a minor. They address the rumors, catfishing, and the painful fallout from trying to reconnect with their biological daughter.

 

In this episode we dive into:

-The truth behind the leaked messages

-How grief and desperation fueled their actions

-What really happened with the supposed “minors”

-The trauma birth parents and adoptees carry

-Why accountability and nuance matter _______________________________________________

Also, please pay attention to the video so you can see important information included from messages. I know this has been very controversial, enough so that I have received thr3ats, and overall harassment from within and outside the adoption community, so I want to be very clear about my intentions.

As an adoption educator who has worked with numerous families over the years, I have seen the, extraordinary lengths that some birth parents go to for contact. I've seen folk say they'll sneak phones to their biological children, or even admit if they had an opportunity they would take them from their adoptive family. Is this okay? NO, not at all. However, we cannot teach birth parents how to cope in a healthy way, and keep communication open in a safe way that doesn't cross boundaries, unless we address why this happened in the first place.

Think of it like a dad r0bbing a pharmacy. Is this okay? No. Did he harm people? Most likely.

But does it change things knowing that he needed to get insulin for his diabetic doctor who would not survive without it.

Now, I know, I know. Many will say, oh well it wasn't that serious. And I have to remind you, that to YOU, it wasn't. Feelings are not facts. Trauma combined with a bombardment of shocking information, clearly led to reckless choices. Talking to an anonymous person let alone two and discussing information about their bio daughter. Remember that regardless of your opinions on them, they are still in this world navigating life and relationships like us all. "Cancelling" them and attacking their friends will not change that. To actually make progress and help more children we need to work together towards ethical and child centered practices. You do not have to communicate or be involved in this process, but it does not mean that others who choose to are unsafe adults.

Thanks for listening and taking everything into consideration. Stay tuned for more as we wait for the amazing Sleuth, Riley Lively, to unveil more information about this situation. Please check out our upcoming Adoption Changemaker Conference, on Nov 8th, 2025 in NYC.

Adoption Changemakers is the conference the adoption industry doesn’t want you to see. We’ve started the conversation—now we need your help to keep the momentum going and make real change, by bringing diverse voices across the constellation.

A majority of the proceeds will be DONATED to a nonprofit that provides mentoring for adoptees and foster youth. The rest will pay for travel/hotel costs for those in the adoption constellation that need it, and then if we have any left over it will be used for next years conference!

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adoption-changemaker-conference-tickets-1368767834439?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more about Abby, please check out, https://adoptionnarrativeshift.com

You can listen to Catelynn and Tylers, here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL88xhQ-tUlW63kvIbBdHol9Iu4DZ2I_Pc&si=kah4Wnge8cM3bHrc

________________________________________________________RESOURCES: Adoption and Trauma: Risks, Recovery, and the Lived Experience of Adoption:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8926933/#R43

Trauma for birth parents: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0011000004265961

https://www.familyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/pdfs/csi_drustrup_hidden_impact_of_adoption.pdf

https://www.originscanada.org/adoptiontrauma2/trauma_to_surrendering_mothers/adoption-trauma-the-damage-to-relinquishing-mothers/

Adoption competent therapists: https://adoptionsupport.org/national-directory/

IMPORTANT

NOTE: If you are a child and feel uncomfortable with interactions with adults, please tell a TRUSTED ADULT ASAP (teacher, babysitter, parents, aunt/uncle, police officer)

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 7430 15 full Adoptee Thoughts on "An Update on Our Family" ft. Hannah Cho on Family, Identity & Social Media Adoptee Thoughts on "An Update on Our Family" ft. Hannah Cho on Family, Identity & Social Media https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/adoptee-thoughts-on-an-update-on-our-family-ft-hannah-cho-on-family-identity-social-media/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/adoptee-thoughts-on-an-update-on-our-family-ft-hannah-cho-on-family-identity-social-media/#comments Fri, 07 Feb 2025 09:58:57 -0500 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/4f0e845c-96d4-3968-ae3c-8da92d98e502 In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of adoption blogging with one of the key figures from the documentary An Update on the Family--Hannah Cho.

 

She is a transnational Korean American Adoptee, small business owner, mother and wife. Even though she knew from a very young age that she was adopted - she didn’t start accepting and ultimately embracing her adoption story until her twenties. Thanks to finding an amazing community online, first on youtube and then other social media platforms, she is now creating a space in the beauty industry for people who look like her and who like her, didn’t see others like them when growing up.

We also discuss the darker side of influencer culture, the commodification of adoption stories, and how viral fame can shape (and distort) narratives around adoptees and family life. What happens when content creation blurs the lines between storytelling and exploitation? And how do we shift the conversation to center adoptees rather than views and engagement metrics?  

  Find Hannah here: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahcho/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahchobeauty **Join us as we break down the complexities of adoption, social media, and the responsibilities that come with storytelling in the digital age.**   We don’t shy away from the hard topics—because they matter.   **Subscribe & Stay Connected:** If this conversation resonates with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep these discussions going. Your support helps bring more visibility to adoptee voices.   #AdopteeThoughts #AdoptionEthics #FamilyVlogging #HannahCho #AdopteeVoices   Resources:   Adoption & Foster Parent Influencing:   https://www.thedailybeast.com/should-foster-parents-be-allowed-to-monetize-their-kids/       Who Adopts: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db12.pdf   Family Vlogger Laws:   https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/parenting-influencers-speak-new-law-designed-protect-kids/story?id=111580202   Rehoming:   https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/children-who-have-second-adoptions/575902/   https://www.newsweek.com/how-this-legal-woman-exposes-child-rehoming-ad-adoption-agency-viral-video-1667464   Adoption Disruption and Dissolutions:   https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-HE23_1200-PURL-gpo145740/pdf/GOVPUB-HE23_1200-PURL-gpo145740.pdf   Books to Read: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/House-My-Mother/Shari-Franke/9781668065396?gQT=2   _____________________________________________   Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/better-off License code: 0EIGKMEX90LYK9K4       ]]> In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of adoption blogging with one of the key figures from the documentary An Update on the Family--Hannah Cho.

 

She is a transnational Korean American Adoptee, small business owner, mother and wife. Even though she knew from a very young age that she was adopted - she didn’t start accepting and ultimately embracing her adoption story until her twenties. Thanks to finding an amazing community online, first on youtube and then other social media platforms, she is now creating a space in the beauty industry for people who look like her and who like her, didn’t see others like them when growing up.

We also discuss the darker side of influencer culture, the commodification of adoption stories, and how viral fame can shape (and distort) narratives around adoptees and family life. What happens when content creation blurs the lines between storytelling and exploitation? And how do we shift the conversation to center adoptees rather than views and engagement metrics?  

  Find Hannah here: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahcho/ and https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahchobeauty

**Join us as we break down the complexities of adoption, social media, and the responsibilities that come with storytelling in the digital age.**  

We don’t shy away from the hard topics—because they matter.  

**Subscribe & Stay Connected:** If this conversation resonates with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to keep these discussions going. Your support helps bring more visibility to adoptee voices.  

#AdopteeThoughts #AdoptionEthics #FamilyVlogging #HannahCho #AdopteeVoices   Resources:   Adoption & Foster Parent Influencing:   https://www.thedailybeast.com/should-foster-parents-be-allowed-to-monetize-their-kids/       Who Adopts: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db12.pdf   Family Vlogger Laws:
  https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/parenting-influencers-speak-new-law-designed-protect-kids/story?id=111580202   Rehoming:   https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/11/children-who-have-second-adoptions/575902/   https://www.newsweek.com/how-this-legal-woman-exposes-child-rehoming-ad-adoption-agency-viral-video-1667464   Adoption Disruption and Dissolutions:   https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GOVPUB-HE23_1200-PURL-gpo145740/pdf/GOVPUB-HE23_1200-PURL-gpo145740.pdf   Books to Read: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/House-My-Mother/Shari-Franke/9781668065396?gQT=2   _____________________________________________   Music: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/better-off
License code: 0EIGKMEX90LYK9K4

      ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 4338 4 1 full Exploring the Complexities of Birth Mothers and Adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD and Author of “Relinquished” Exploring the Complexities of Birth Mothers and Adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD and Author of “Relinquished” https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/exploring-the-complexities-of-birth-mothers-and-adoption-in-the-united-states-with-gretchen-sisson-phd-and-author-of-relinquished/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/exploring-the-complexities-of-birth-mothers-and-adoption-in-the-united-states-with-gretchen-sisson-phd-and-author-of-relinquished/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:07:28 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/1d1fc83f-409f-351f-91c7-55b8488dd5f5 Welcome to our latest episode of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast! In this thought-provoking discussion, I delve into the complexities surrounding the decisions made by birth mothers and pregnant individuals to place children for adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD. 

 

She is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, a critical, ten-year examination of domestic adoption. Centering the stories of relinquishing mothers, the book chronicles our country's refusal to care for families at the most basic level, and instead allow cultural and political ideas of adoption to advance an individual, private solution to large-scale social problems. A "comprehensive and harrowing debut" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) that "contributes to our national conversation of what reproductive justice really means" (Gloria Steinem), Relinquished is a necessary examination for our post-Dobbs era.

 

Adoption is a deeply personal and often emotionally charged journey, shaped by a myriad of factors including societal pressures, personal circumstances, and individual beliefs. Through insightful interviews and expert analysis, we unravel the layers of this complex topic, shedding light on the diverse experiences and perspectives of birth mothers and pregnant people.

 

Join us as we explore the nuanced reasons behind adoption decisions, from considerations of financial stability and educational opportunities to the emotional toll of unexpected pregnancies and societal stigma. We'll also discuss the importance of providing comprehensive support and resources to birth mothers throughout the adoption process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met with empathy and understanding.

 

Whether you're an adoptive parent, adoption professional, or simply interested in understanding the dynamics of adoption in the United States, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives that will deepen your understanding of this important topic.

 

Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. Together, let's foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the complexities of adoption and the individuals impacted by this profound journey.

 

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

As a thank you for being such an amazing community I am giving away one (1) copy of Gretchen’s book, “Relinquished.” T

To enter you must:

 

  1. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel @adoptee_thoughts
  2. Comment your favorite part of the episode
  3. For additional entries tag a friend in the comments that you think would benefit from listening to this podcast episode
  4. Enter within 10 days from the release of this episode on March 25th, 2024
  5. Winner Will be announced on April 5th, 2024

 

Connect with Gretchen here:

 

https://www.instagram.com/gretchen.sisson/

You can purchase her book here:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/relinquished-the-politics-of-adoption-and-the-privilege-of-american-motherhood-gretchen-sisson/19995515?ean=978125028

_______________________________________________ 

For more adoption content, please like and follow: @adoptee_thoughts 

 

https://www.tiktok.com/@adoptee_thoughts 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/ 

https://www.adopteethoughts.com 

 

___________________________________________________ 

When I wrote an essay about finding out I was adopted much later in life for @huffpost I never expected it to go viral and then find my passion in adoption education and advocacy for ethical, trauma-informed, and child-centered adoption practices. Reviews of "What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption" 

 

“A powerful, worthwhile addition to the growing body of work on race and parenting.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 

 

“Melissa Guida-Richards lays bare a painful truth: That loss is central to adoption. For those who are adopted transracially and transnationally, the disappearance of culture, familiarity, and language carry added complexity. With grace and sensitivity, Guida-Richards offers clear, insightful guidance for adoptive parents to help their sons and daughters navigate the isolation, racism, and longing they inevitably feel.” —Gabrielle Glaser, author of American Baby 

 

You can purchase my books here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2247656/melissa-guida-richards/ 

 

You can read the essay here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/transracial-adoption-racial-identity_n_5c94f7eae4b01ebeef0e76e6 

@TamronHallShow Hall Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfSuIqd8RfY Good Day LA Interview with Michaela : https://www.foxla.com/video/989201 Good Day La: ___________________

]]> Welcome to our latest episode of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast! In this thought-provoking discussion, I delve into the complexities surrounding the decisions made by birth mothers and pregnant individuals to place children for adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD. 

 

She is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, a critical, ten-year examination of domestic adoption. Centering the stories of relinquishing mothers, the book chronicles our country's refusal to care for families at the most basic level, and instead allow cultural and political ideas of adoption to advance an individual, private solution to large-scale social problems. A "comprehensive and harrowing debut" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) that "contributes to our national conversation of what reproductive justice really means" (Gloria Steinem), Relinquished is a necessary examination for our post-Dobbs era.

 

Adoption is a deeply personal and often emotionally charged journey, shaped by a myriad of factors including societal pressures, personal circumstances, and individual beliefs. Through insightful interviews and expert analysis, we unravel the layers of this complex topic, shedding light on the diverse experiences and perspectives of birth mothers and pregnant people.

 

Join us as we explore the nuanced reasons behind adoption decisions, from considerations of financial stability and educational opportunities to the emotional toll of unexpected pregnancies and societal stigma. We'll also discuss the importance of providing comprehensive support and resources to birth mothers throughout the adoption process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met with empathy and understanding.

 

Whether you're an adoptive parent, adoption professional, or simply interested in understanding the dynamics of adoption in the United States, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives that will deepen your understanding of this important topic.

 

Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. Together, let's foster a greater understanding and appreciation for the complexities of adoption and the individuals impacted by this profound journey.

 

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

As a thank you for being such an amazing community I am giving away one (1) copy of Gretchen’s book, “Relinquished.” T

To enter you must:

 

  1. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel @adoptee_thoughts
  2. Comment your favorite part of the episode
  3. For additional entries tag a friend in the comments that you think would benefit from listening to this podcast episode
  4. Enter within 10 days from the release of this episode on March 25th, 2024
  5. Winner Will be announced on April 5th, 2024

 

Connect with Gretchen here:

 

https://www.instagram.com/gretchen.sisson/

You can purchase her book here:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/relinquished-the-politics-of-adoption-and-the-privilege-of-american-motherhood-gretchen-sisson/19995515?ean=978125028





_______________________________________________ 

For more adoption content, please like and follow: @adoptee_thoughts 

 

https://www.tiktok.com/@adoptee_thoughts 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/ 

https://www.adopteethoughts.com 

 

___________________________________________________ 



When I wrote an essay about finding out I was adopted much later in life for @huffpost I never expected it to go viral and then find my passion in adoption education and advocacy for ethical, trauma-informed, and child-centered adoption practices. Reviews of "What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption" 

 

“A powerful, worthwhile addition to the growing body of work on race and parenting.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review 

 

“Melissa Guida-Richards lays bare a painful truth: That loss is central to adoption. For those who are adopted transracially and transnationally, the disappearance of culture, familiarity, and language carry added complexity. With grace and sensitivity, Guida-Richards offers clear, insightful guidance for adoptive parents to help their sons and daughters navigate the isolation, racism, and longing they inevitably feel.” —Gabrielle Glaser, author of American Baby 

 

You can purchase my books here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2247656/melissa-guida-richards/ 

 

You can read the essay here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/transracial-adoption-racial-identity_n_5c94f7eae4b01ebeef0e76e6 

@TamronHallShow Hall Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfSuIqd8RfY Good Day LA Interview with Michaela : https://www.foxla.com/video/989201 Good Day La: ___________________



]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3750 3 7 full An Interview with an Adoptee, Who Exposed his Illegal Adoption in a Viral TikTok Challenge. An Interview with an Adoptee, Who Exposed his Illegal Adoption in a Viral TikTok Challenge. https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-an-adoptee-who-exposed-his-illegal-adoption-in-a-viral-tiktok-challenge/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-an-adoptee-who-exposed-his-illegal-adoption-in-a-viral-tiktok-challenge/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:54:16 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/0add4fc4-dd86-3932-b587-2dfa29987c72 On Season 3, Episode 6 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christian Aragon and host Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the shocking story of his illegal adoption and reunion with his biological family. You may recognize some of his story from his viral video with "Put a Finger Down" challenge.

  

About the Adoptee:

Christian Matthew Aragon was illegally adopted and raised by a woman who claimed to be my birth mother. He found his biological family at 36 and is just now getting to start his life with them.  

 

How to connect:

Follow him @mattaragon87 on TikTok! 

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards and resources available for purchase from panels to workshops, to book club information go to adopteethoughts.com or her Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/

 

 

Her book are available anywhere books are sold.

What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

Preorder the companion Workbook here: 

]]> On Season 3, Episode 6 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christian Aragon and host Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the shocking story of his illegal adoption and reunion with his biological family. You may recognize some of his story from his viral video with "Put a Finger Down" challenge.

  

About the Adoptee:

Christian Matthew Aragon was illegally adopted and raised by a woman who claimed to be my birth mother. He found his biological family at 36 and is just now getting to start his life with them.  

 

How to connect:

Follow him @mattaragon87 on TikTok! 

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards and resources available for purchase from panels to workshops, to book club information go to adopteethoughts.com or her Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/

 

 

Her book are available anywhere books are sold.

What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

Preorder the companion Workbook here: 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 4782 3 6 full An Interview with 3 Reunited Biological Siblings Once Separated by Adoption An Interview with 3 Reunited Biological Siblings Once Separated by Adoption https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-3-reunited-biological-siblings-once-separated-by-adoption/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-3-reunited-biological-siblings-once-separated-by-adoption/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:26:05 -0500 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/234cd76e-16f1-38e0-b01f-2896d905f77f On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Scott McCreary, Leigh Ann Baglin, Katie Ares, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the siblings reunion journey, including the ups and downs.

  

About the Adoptees:

 

Scott McCreary is a 39-year old adoptee from South Korea. He grew up in Oklahoma and presently lives in Missouri with his wife. Currently working at a local hospital and extremely happy to experience life with my siblings and catch up on all the time passed by.

 

Leigh Ann Baglin is a 37 year-old South Korean adoptee residing in New Jersey with her husband and two biological children. She currently holds her LSW and works as a school therapist at the middle and high school levels. She has worked in various mental health settings such as adoption agencies, school-based youth programs, child welfare agencies, and group homes. Leigh is in active reunion with her birth father and is looking forward to growing with and sharing experiences with Katie and Scott. 

 

Katie Ares is a 40-year-old Korean adoptee. Born in Kyungsan, South Korea, Katie was adopted at the age of three months. Raised as an only child, she lived in Pennsylvania before her family moved to Central Florida (which she considers her hometown). Most of Katie's career has been spent in roles within the nonprofit sector. Katie now calls Arizona home, where she spends her free time exploring the outdoors with her husband and two dogs. Katie is grateful to have connected with Leigh and Scott, and is enjoying the important role of being an unni and noona.

 

How to connect:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/scott_a_mccreary/

https://www.instagram.com/leighanners/

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards and resources available for purchase from panels to workshops, to book club information go to adopteethoughts.com or her Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/

 

 

Her book are available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

Preorder the companion Workbook here: 

 

]]> On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Scott McCreary, Leigh Ann Baglin, Katie Ares, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the siblings reunion journey, including the ups and downs.

  

About the Adoptees:

 

Scott McCreary is a 39-year old adoptee from South Korea. He grew up in Oklahoma and presently lives in Missouri with his wife. Currently working at a local hospital and extremely happy to experience life with my siblings and catch up on all the time passed by.

 

Leigh Ann Baglin is a 37 year-old South Korean adoptee residing in New Jersey with her husband and two biological children. She currently holds her LSW and works as a school therapist at the middle and high school levels. She has worked in various mental health settings such as adoption agencies, school-based youth programs, child welfare agencies, and group homes. Leigh is in active reunion with her birth father and is looking forward to growing with and sharing experiences with Katie and Scott. 

 

Katie Ares is a 40-year-old Korean adoptee. Born in Kyungsan, South Korea, Katie was adopted at the age of three months. Raised as an only child, she lived in Pennsylvania before her family moved to Central Florida (which she considers her hometown). Most of Katie's career has been spent in roles within the nonprofit sector. Katie now calls Arizona home, where she spends her free time exploring the outdoors with her husband and two dogs. Katie is grateful to have connected with Leigh and Scott, and is enjoying the important role of being an unni and noona.

 

How to connect:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/scott_a_mccreary/

https://www.instagram.com/leighanners/

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards and resources available for purchase from panels to workshops, to book club information go to adopteethoughts.com or her Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/

 

 

Her book are available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

Preorder the companion Workbook here: 

 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3068 14 full An Interview with Transracial Adoptee, Molly McLaurin, founder of Monarch Connections An Interview with Transracial Adoptee, Molly McLaurin, founder of Monarch Connections https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-transracial-adoptee-molly-mclaurin-founder-of-monarch-connections/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-transracial-adoptee-molly-mclaurin-founder-of-monarch-connections/#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:26:35 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/963f8c5a-313e-3f14-bb38-b04ef2423f0b On Season 3, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Molly McLaurin , and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their upcoming Transracial Adoption 101 course and Molly's experience as a transracial adoptee. They dig into how the course came to be, connecting via social media, and the impact of educating on adoption.

  

About Molly McLaurin:

Molly E. McLaurin is an adoptee, twin, wife, mom and business owner. Molly founded Monarch Connections to bring people together, find what’s missing and to make meaningful connections. In 36 months, she has connected with 675 people at events and 25 through Life Coaching. One thing Monarch Connections created an adoptee community called Adoptee Talk, and  Adoptee Talk: Teens, to empower adoptees. Growing up as a transracial adoptee, Molly often felt left out, and/or that she stood out in a way that was isolating. Monarch Connections and Adoptee Talk operate so others can belong. Molly authored, EXPLORING TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION AND THE INVISIBLE PROTECTION OF PRIVILEGE, while serving as a member of the Field Center’s Young Professionals Council. She is glad you are here and hope you decide you can learn from this course and improve your adoptee(s) lives.  

 

 

How to connect:

website: https://www.monarch-connections.com

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchconnections/

email:

molly@monarch-connections.com

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> On Season 3, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Molly McLaurin , and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their upcoming Transracial Adoption 101 course and Molly's experience as a transracial adoptee. They dig into how the course came to be, connecting via social media, and the impact of educating on adoption.

  

About Molly McLaurin:

Molly E. McLaurin is an adoptee, twin, wife, mom and business owner. Molly founded Monarch Connections to bring people together, find what’s missing and to make meaningful connections. In 36 months, she has connected with 675 people at events and 25 through Life Coaching. One thing Monarch Connections created an adoptee community called Adoptee Talk, and  Adoptee Talk: Teens, to empower adoptees. Growing up as a transracial adoptee, Molly often felt left out, and/or that she stood out in a way that was isolating. Monarch Connections and Adoptee Talk operate so others can belong. Molly authored, EXPLORING TRANSRACIAL ADOPTION AND THE INVISIBLE PROTECTION OF PRIVILEGE, while serving as a member of the Field Center’s Young Professionals Council. She is glad you are here and hope you decide you can learn from this course and improve your adoptee(s) lives.  

 

 

How to connect:

website: https://www.monarch-connections.com

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monarchconnections/

email:

molly@monarch-connections.com

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3489 13 full An Interview with Lynn Woo Mykytyn, Adoptee & Therapist An Interview with Lynn Woo Mykytyn, Adoptee & Therapist https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-lynn-woo-mykytyn-adoptee-therapist/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-lynn-woo-mykytyn-adoptee-therapist/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:46:36 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/aaf1eccd-4b43-354c-a6ee-992757683d79 On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptee and her role as a therapist. They dig into the nuance of this work, how it felt to grow up in a white majority family, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents.

  

About Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC:

Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, is the founder of Sando Wellness & Counseling in Minnesota and works as a counselor supporting teens, adults, parents, and couples. Lynn built her practice on the concept that identifying what is right with us can support and motivate change in the areas of our life that no longer serve us. She believes that mental health and wellness has to do with all elements of our lives and all aspects of self; something that cannot be captured in a diagnosis and specializes in issues related to anxiety, depression, and addiction, as well as identity and transracial adoption. 

 

How to connect

website: https://www.sandowellness.com/

instagram and twitter: @sandowellness

email: Lynn@sandowellness.com

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptee and her role as a therapist. They dig into the nuance of this work, how it felt to grow up in a white majority family, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents.

  

About Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC:

Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, is the founder of Sando Wellness & Counseling in Minnesota and works as a counselor supporting teens, adults, parents, and couples. Lynn built her practice on the concept that identifying what is right with us can support and motivate change in the areas of our life that no longer serve us. She believes that mental health and wellness has to do with all elements of our lives and all aspects of self; something that cannot be captured in a diagnosis and specializes in issues related to anxiety, depression, and addiction, as well as identity and transracial adoption. 

 

How to connect

website: https://www.sandowellness.com/

instagram and twitter: @sandowellness

email: Lynn@sandowellness.com

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3156 3 3 full An Interview with Paige Knipfer, Adoptive Parent & Adoption Consultant An Interview with Paige Knipfer, Adoptive Parent & Adoption Consultant https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-paige-knipfer-adoptive-parent-adoption-consultant/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-paige-knipfer-adoptive-parent-adoption-consultant/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:23:26 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/167ca0d7-aa0b-30aa-8d4c-ae7aee646ce3 On Season 3, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Paige Knipfer, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptive mother and her role as an adoption consultant. They dig into the nuance of this work, what she does to make sure her business is ethical, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents.

  

About Paige Knipfer:

She is the owner of Love Grown Adoption Consulting to assist prospective families through the adoption journey. She is an adoption educator and adoptive mom.

 

https://www.lovegrownadoptionconsulting.com

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> On Season 3, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Paige Knipfer, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptive mother and her role as an adoption consultant. They dig into the nuance of this work, what she does to make sure her business is ethical, and how she advocates for adoptees and birth parents.

  

About Paige Knipfer:

She is the owner of Love Grown Adoption Consulting to assist prospective families through the adoption journey. She is an adoption educator and adoptive mom.

 

https://www.lovegrownadoptionconsulting.com

 

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

 

 

 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3462 3 2 full An Interview with Alessia, Adopted from the USA to Italy An Interview with Alessia, Adopted from the USA to Italy https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-alessia-adopted-from-the-usa-to-italy/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-alessia-adopted-from-the-usa-to-italy/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:02:36 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/6a728261-a45f-3e38-beba-77209745b419 Hi Friends! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, I am so excited to share this episode with you. It was recorded in 2020, but due to my father's passing around that time I didn't have a chance to edit it until now. I hope you enjoy, and check out Alessia's work.

 

On Season 3, Episode 1 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Alessia Petrolito, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Alessia's experience as a Black adoptee from the United States and what it was like growing up in Italy and later visiting America.

  

About Alessia Petrolito:

Born in the U.S., adopted and raised in Italy. Interested in Visual and Critical Studies and the connection between Art, Adoption and virtual communities, she presented her artistic research at 5th and 7th ICAR - International Conference on Adoption Research, respectively held in New Zealand and Italy. She currently lives in Turin, where she is working for an Art Foundation. linktr.ee/arpadoptic

Personal blog arpadoptic.com 

Adoption Cloud project blog adoptcloud

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

]]> Hi Friends! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, I am so excited to share this episode with you. It was recorded in 2020, but due to my father's passing around that time I didn't have a chance to edit it until now. I hope you enjoy, and check out Alessia's work.

 

On Season 3, Episode 1 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Alessia Petrolito, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Alessia's experience as a Black adoptee from the United States and what it was like growing up in Italy and later visiting America.

  

About Alessia Petrolito:

Born in the U.S., adopted and raised in Italy. Interested in Visual and Critical Studies and the connection between Art, Adoption and virtual communities, she presented her artistic research at 5th and 7th ICAR - International Conference on Adoption Research, respectively held in New Zealand and Italy. She currently lives in Turin, where she is working for an Art Foundation. linktr.ee/arpadoptic

Personal blog arpadoptic.com 

Adoption Cloud project blog adoptcloud

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available anywhere books are sold.

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 2550 3 1 full An Interview with Astrid Castro, of Adoption Mosaic An Interview with Astrid Castro, of Adoption Mosaic https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-astrid-castro-of-adoption-mosaic/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-astrid-castro-of-adoption-mosaic/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:54:01 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/d0b53eaf-363a-30f3-948b-6e7f1d609ebf On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Astrid Castro, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Astrid’s work in the adoption community, reunion, as well as the nuances of learning our language from our birth culture.

  

About Astrid Castro:

 

Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International, Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange, to name just a few.

 

Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption’ asking questions that encourage the viewer to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training: Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children.

 

Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parents As Adoptees.

 

Website: https://adoptionmosaic.com/

 

 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adoptionmosaic/

 

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Astrid Castro, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Astrid’s work in the adoption community, reunion, as well as the nuances of learning our language from our birth culture.

  

About Astrid Castro:

 

Astrid has a degree in sociology with an emphasis in adoption. For twenty plus years, she has traveled the country to lead youth groups, present workshops on transracial parenting, talking with children about adoption and various other workshops focusing on adoption. Prior to creating Adoption Mosaic, Astrid worked in both the private and public sectors of various adoption organizations such the Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC), Holt International, Rocky Mountain Adoption Exchange, to name just a few.

 

Astrid co-authored Adoption in the Movies, which takes the reader on a guided tour of 27 movies and documentaries that are ‘dripping with adoption’ asking questions that encourage the viewer to engage in ongoing dialogue and discussion. She also developed an innovative, evidence-based, 27-minute training DVD titled, Adoptive Parent Training: Developing Communication Skills. The training demonstrates how adoptive parents can communicate openly and honestly with family, friends and especially children.

 

Astrid is a former member of the board of directors of the North American Council on Adoptable Children, the author of many articles on the subject of adoption and contributed a chapter to the book Parents As Adoptees.

 

Website: https://adoptionmosaic.com/

 

 

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/adoptionmosaic/

 

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3376 2 5 full An interview with Annie Goodchild, Singer, Songwriter, and Transracial Adoptee An interview with Annie Goodchild, Singer, Songwriter, and Transracial Adoptee https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-annie-goodchild-singer-songwriter-and-transracial-adoptee/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-annie-goodchild-singer-songwriter-and-transracial-adoptee/#comments Fri, 14 May 2021 15:47:57 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/7da95621-7bf9-36b6-833c-634db83e37e0 On Season 2, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Annie Goodchild, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Annie's new video project, "I Used to Be Sam." This project will use interviews of fellow adoptees to an EP and audio visual project series discussing transracial adoptee experiences in addition to the one that is unique to her own. 

 

Anyone interested in participating can submit to:

 iusedtobesam@gmail.com

Deadline: May 15, 2021 6:59 am (EST)

 

About Annie Goodchild:

 

On the day Annie Goodchild was adopted, her name changed. I Used to Be Sam is an American music artist whose career has left remarkable traces around the world. From selling out arenas as the lead singer to Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox, to opening for Alicia Keys, I Used to Be Sam's journey now leads her to expose all in her most emotional and personal project yet. I Used to Be Sam's self-titled EP strips away years of emotional armor to bare all and share her personal experience of self-discovery and self-love, as a transracial adoptee who grew up in the care of a white family.

 

Website: http://anniegoodchild.com

Instagram: @goodchild.annie

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> On Season 2, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Annie Goodchild, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Annie's new video project, "I Used to Be Sam." This project will use interviews of fellow adoptees to an EP and audio visual project series discussing transracial adoptee experiences in addition to the one that is unique to her own. 

 

Anyone interested in participating can submit to:

 iusedtobesam@gmail.com

Deadline: May 15, 2021 6:59 am (EST)

 

About Annie Goodchild:

 

On the day Annie Goodchild was adopted, her name changed. I Used to Be Sam is an American music artist whose career has left remarkable traces around the world. From selling out arenas as the lead singer to Scott Bradlee's Post Modern Jukebox, to opening for Alicia Keys, I Used to Be Sam's journey now leads her to expose all in her most emotional and personal project yet. I Used to Be Sam's self-titled EP strips away years of emotional armor to bare all and share her personal experience of self-discovery and self-love, as a transracial adoptee who grew up in the care of a white family.

 

Website: http://anniegoodchild.com

Instagram: @goodchild.annie

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

Her book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 2657 2 4 full An Interview with Jenny Heijun Wills, Award Winning Author An Interview with Jenny Heijun Wills, Award Winning Author https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jenny-heijun-wills-award-winning-author/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jenny-heijun-wills-award-winning-author/#comments Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:08:47 -0500 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/23f96f8b-00c9-357c-975c-26b66fe29042 On Season 2, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Jenny Heijun Wills, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Jenny's Memoir Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related (now available in paperback) and the intricacies of reunion with birth family. 

 

Jenny Heijun Wills is the author of Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related (McClelland & Stewart, Penguin Random House Canada, 2019), which won the 2019 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction Prize and the 2020 Eileen McTavish Sykes Best First Book Award. She is also the co-editor of Adoption & Multiculturalism: Europe, The Americas, and the Pacific (University of Michigan Press, 2020).

 

Purchase her memoir here and follow Jenny on Instagram.

 

 

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> On Season 2, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Jenny Heijun Wills, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Jenny's Memoir Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related (now available in paperback) and the intricacies of reunion with birth family. 

 

Jenny Heijun Wills is the author of Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related (McClelland & Stewart, Penguin Random House Canada, 2019), which won the 2019 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction Prize and the 2020 Eileen McTavish Sykes Best First Book Award. She is also the co-editor of Adoption & Multiculturalism: Europe, The Americas, and the Pacific (University of Michigan Press, 2020).

 

Purchase her memoir here and follow Jenny on Instagram.

 

 

_________

 

To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

Buy here!

 

Social:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

 

Mailing List: Subscribe Here

]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3153 2 3 full An Interview with Christine, Founder of Adoptee Bridge An Interview with Christine, Founder of Adoptee Bridge https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-christine-founder-of-adoptee-bridge/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-christine-founder-of-adoptee-bridge/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2021 14:20:18 -0500 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/95e9d23d-78e5-32b5-8609-4a700ae6721b On Season 2, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christine Heimann, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their experience as international adoptees and the complexities of searching for birth family. Christine discusses why she created Adoptee Bridge and a little about her work with adoptees and adoptive families. 

 

Christine's Bio:

  Christine Heimann 정주빈 is a Korean American, transracial adoptee who has volunteered or worked with adoptees and adoptive families for over 15 years. In 2017, Christine founded AdopteeBridge, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, providing post-adoption support services to transracial and transnational adoptees and their families. Christine is passionate about providing post adoption services and resources to the adoptee community and this can be seen through the vision and programming of AdopteeBridge.    Connect with Christine here:   www.adopteebridge.org www.facebook.com/adopteebridge www.instagram.com/adopteebridge   Email: info@adopteebridge.org

 

 

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Christine's Bio:

  Christine Heimann 정주빈 is a Korean American, transracial adoptee who has volunteered or worked with adoptees and adoptive families for over 15 years. In 2017, Christine founded AdopteeBridge, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, providing post-adoption support services to transracial and transnational adoptees and their families. Christine is passionate about providing post adoption services and resources to the adoptee community and this can be seen through the vision and programming of AdopteeBridge.    Connect with Christine here:   www.adopteebridge.org www.facebook.com/adopteebridge www.instagram.com/adopteebridge   Email: info@adopteebridge.org

 

 

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]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3045 2 2 full An Interview with Nicole Chung, Bestselling Author An Interview with Nicole Chung, Bestselling Author https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-nicole-chung-bestselling-author/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-nicole-chung-bestselling-author/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 17:16:27 -0500 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/7379d534-c8b2-3c3e-bdb6-ec045367b33a On Season 2, Episode 1 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Nicole Chung, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their experience with losing a loved one as an adoptee, as well as their writing process. Nicole shares some of her story as an adoptee, and advice for adoptees looking to get into writing.

 

Nicole’s Bio:

 

Nicole Chung is the author of the nationally bestselling memoir All You Can Ever Know (Catapult, US; Pushkin Press, UK). Named a Best Book of the Year by two dozen publications, All You Can Ever Know was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, a semifinalist for the PEN Open Book Award, an Indies Choice Honor Book, and an official Junior Library Guild Selection. 

Chung’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, GQ, TIME, Longreads, and Vulture, among others, and she also writes a weekly Care and Feeding advice column for Slate. She is the editor-in-chief of the National Magazine Award-winning Catapult magazine and the former managing editor of The Toast. Her next book is forthcoming from Ecco Books/HarperCollins. 

Find Nicole on Twitter: @nicolesjchung & Instagram: @nicolesjchung

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Nicole’s Bio:

 

Nicole Chung is the author of the nationally bestselling memoir All You Can Ever Know (Catapult, US; Pushkin Press, UK). Named a Best Book of the Year by two dozen publications, All You Can Ever Know was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, a semifinalist for the PEN Open Book Award, an Indies Choice Honor Book, and an official Junior Library Guild Selection. 

Chung’s writing has appeared in The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, GQ, TIME, Longreads, and Vulture, among others, and she also writes a weekly Care and Feeding advice column for Slate. She is the editor-in-chief of the National Magazine Award-winning Catapult magazine and the former managing editor of The Toast. Her next book is forthcoming from Ecco Books/HarperCollins. 

Find Nicole on Twitter: @nicolesjchung & Instagram: @nicolesjchung

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]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3154 2 12 full An Interview with Louise, an International Adoptee in An Open Adoption An Interview with Louise, an International Adoptee in An Open Adoption https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-louise-an-international-adoptee-in-an-open-adoption/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-louise-an-international-adoptee-in-an-open-adoption/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:38:11 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/3be085f0-3599-3a99-9e46-ccb650714d86 On Episode 11 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Louise, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the unique experience as an international adoptee who grew up in an open adoption, coming out of the fog, and more.

 

Louise's Bio:

Louise Shepherd was born as “Fenny” on the island of Java, in Indonesia in 1982. At 6 months old she was adopted by a white Australian family. It was then her name was changed to Louise.   The family consisted of mum, dad, two biological sons, and then Louise. Two and half years later the family adopted her sister from Seoul, South Korea. Louise grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. Louise lives on Kaurna Land.   In 2009 Louise completed her Bachelors of Social Work and Social Planning. She is currently working in the Homelessness sector and has previous experience working in Child Protection. Louise feels passionate about many human rights topics, in particular the plight of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.   Louise is mum to one healthy and boisterous, thriving 6-year-old little boy. She enjoys going to the beach, trying different food cuisines, and spending time with friends and family. Louise also says a good afternoon nap never goes astray either.   Follow Louise on Instagram!  

 

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  ]]> On Episode 11 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Louise, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the unique experience as an international adoptee who grew up in an open adoption, coming out of the fog, and more.

 

Louise's Bio:

Louise Shepherd was born as “Fenny” on the island of Java, in Indonesia in 1982. At 6 months old she was adopted by a white Australian family. It was then her name was changed to Louise.   The family consisted of mum, dad, two biological sons, and then Louise. Two and half years later the family adopted her sister from Seoul, South Korea. Louise grew up in Adelaide, South Australia. Louise lives on Kaurna Land.   In 2009 Louise completed her Bachelors of Social Work and Social Planning. She is currently working in the Homelessness sector and has previous experience working in Child Protection. Louise feels passionate about many human rights topics, in particular the plight of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.   Louise is mum to one healthy and boisterous, thriving 6-year-old little boy. She enjoys going to the beach, trying different food cuisines, and spending time with friends and family. Louise also says a good afternoon nap never goes astray either.   Follow Louise on Instagram!  

 

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  ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3207 1 11 full An Interview with Shelley, An International Adoptee from China to Canada An Interview with Shelley, An International Adoptee from China to Canada https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-shelley-an-international-adoptee-from-china-to-canada/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-shelley-an-international-adoptee-from-china-to-canada/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2020 22:55:22 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/d43e0c84-d5a2-3bbd-8e0b-2ddb0ca37fed On Episode 10 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Shelley, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the intricacies of being an international adoptee, the benefits of having an adopted sibling, and the experience of being raised by a single mom.

 

Shelley's Bio:

My name is Shelley Rottenberg and I'm a Chinese adoptee. I was adopted from Zhejiang province when I was 8 months old and I now live in Southern Ontario. I have a Masters in Human Geography and am really interested in exploring the connections between people and places. I conducted research on the Lived Experiences of Chinese Adoptees in Canada for my undergraduate thesis. My desire to connect with other adoptees and to learn more about their experiences continues to grow over time.   Follow Shelley on Instagram!  

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Shelley's Bio:

My name is Shelley Rottenberg and I'm a Chinese adoptee. I was adopted from Zhejiang province when I was 8 months old and I now live in Southern Ontario. I have a Masters in Human Geography and am really interested in exploring the connections between people and places. I conducted research on the Lived Experiences of Chinese Adoptees in Canada for my undergraduate thesis. My desire to connect with other adoptees and to learn more about their experiences continues to grow over time.   Follow Shelley on Instagram!  

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  ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 2581 1 10 full An Interview with Maria, On Finding Birth Family During a Pandemic An Interview with Maria, On Finding Birth Family During a Pandemic https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-maria-on-finding-birth-family-during-a-pandemic/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-maria-on-finding-birth-family-during-a-pandemic/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:39:06 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/a2534998-3d7f-373a-9012-9eb1f9f4299d On Episode 9 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Maria, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss how they handled finding birth family during a pandemic, the nuances of sharing the journey with adoptive parents, and how being adopted has impacted their parenting.

 

My name is Maria Fernanda. I am a Transracial Adoptee. I was born in Quito, Ecuador, South America. I was adopted at age 2 and brought to the United States where I have lived ever since. I have always known I was adopted, but it was not really until I was pregnant with my first child that I began to feel that I wanted to search for answers. It has been thirteen years since I began my journey to deep healing and self-discovery. Right before the world shifted due to the pandemic, I began doing more intense birth family searching. Suddenly, I found my birth mother, my birth father, and my birth siblings. The journey to healing does not end for adoptees, in fact, once the reunion occurs it is as if we go back to the beginning with everything. My hope is to share my story, connect with other adoptees, and give support.

 

Instagram: A Butterfly Series

 

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  ]]> On Episode 9 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Maria, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss how they handled finding birth family during a pandemic, the nuances of sharing the journey with adoptive parents, and how being adopted has impacted their parenting.

 

My name is Maria Fernanda. I am a Transracial Adoptee. I was born in Quito, Ecuador, South America. I was adopted at age 2 and brought to the United States where I have lived ever since. I have always known I was adopted, but it was not really until I was pregnant with my first child that I began to feel that I wanted to search for answers. It has been thirteen years since I began my journey to deep healing and self-discovery. Right before the world shifted due to the pandemic, I began doing more intense birth family searching. Suddenly, I found my birth mother, my birth father, and my birth siblings. The journey to healing does not end for adoptees, in fact, once the reunion occurs it is as if we go back to the beginning with everything. My hope is to share my story, connect with other adoptees, and give support.

 

Instagram: A Butterfly Series

 

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  ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3340 1 9 full Interview with Aliyah Santos, a Mixed Race Domestic Adoptee Interview with Aliyah Santos, a Mixed Race Domestic Adoptee https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/interview-with-aliyah-santos-a-mixed-race-domestic-adoptee/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/interview-with-aliyah-santos-a-mixed-race-domestic-adoptee/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2020 20:55:43 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/18c00138-089e-3edb-993c-e4d0ecf9132e 4 Kids & Me Overseas.   Insta: broken2brave  Facebook:broken2brave    

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  ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3031 1 8 full An Interview with Lauren Sharkey, adoptee & author of 'Inconvenient Daughter' An Interview with Lauren Sharkey, adoptee & author of 'Inconvenient Daughter' https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-lauren-sharkey-adoptee-author-of-inconvenient-daughter/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-lauren-sharkey-adoptee-author-of-inconvenient-daughter/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2020 10:59:49 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/529a95ec-91f9-3b86-9fd4-8a1ddb21824f ljsharks.com   Buy her book, INCONVENIENT DAUGHTER!   Social Media:   Facebook Instagram or @inconvenientdaughterInstagram   Twitter @theljsharks #InconvenientDaughter  

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   ]]> Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3513 1 7 full An Interview with Anissa Druesedow, a Deported Adoptee An Interview with Anissa Druesedow, a Deported Adoptee https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-anissa-druesedow-a-deported-adoptee/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-anissa-druesedow-a-deported-adoptee/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:59:32 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/53b54bbf-996c-3e9b-add4-660561f9077f Adoptees for Justice   Ways to Help  

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]]> Anissa E. Druesedow, mother, adoptee, activist, and deportee. In episode 6, she shares her story of family separation and deportation as an adoptee without citizenship. Melissa Guida-Richards false No 4987 1 6 full An Interview with Jessica Luciere, Colombian Adoptee and Mentorship Director An Interview with Jessica Luciere, Colombian Adoptee and Mentorship Director https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jessica-luciere-colombian-adoptee-and-mentorship-director/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-jessica-luciere-colombian-adoptee-and-mentorship-director/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2020 17:53:42 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/5aaeaf85-49e1-576a-b2d9-dcc926097279 On Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Guida-Richards talks with Jessica and discusses her experience finding and reuniting with her birth family, her work in mentoring fellow Adoptees, and helpful advice for adoptive parents.

 

Mentorship at Spence-Chapin: NYC based Mentorship

All Together Now: Brooklyn based Mentorship

 

Bio:

Based in New York, Jessica M. Luciere (she/hers), is a mother, photographer, transracial adoptee, and adoptee advocate who has spent 15+ years working with adoptive families from all around the world. Jessica is the President of All Together Now, a mentoring program based in Brooklyn NY, and the Director of the Spence-Chapin Mentorship program in New York City, both serving adoptees and their families. Her involvement in mentorship has given her the opportunity to witness the adoptee experience from many different lenses and learn from all of those within the adoption constellation. This has been the most important work Jessica has done and she continues to develop and grow programming for this community that is so close to her heart.

 

Email Jessica at JMLuciere.nyc@ gmail DOT com

Follow her on Instagram

 

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Mentorship at Spence-Chapin: NYC based Mentorship

All Together Now: Brooklyn based Mentorship

 

Bio:

Based in New York, Jessica M. Luciere (she/hers), is a mother, photographer, transracial adoptee, and adoptee advocate who has spent 15+ years working with adoptive families from all around the world. Jessica is the President of All Together Now, a mentoring program based in Brooklyn NY, and the Director of the Spence-Chapin Mentorship program in New York City, both serving adoptees and their families. Her involvement in mentorship has given her the opportunity to witness the adoptee experience from many different lenses and learn from all of those within the adoption constellation. This has been the most important work Jessica has done and she continues to develop and grow programming for this community that is so close to her heart.

 

Email Jessica at JMLuciere.nyc@ gmail DOT com

Follow her on Instagram

 

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]]> On Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, I sit down with Jessica and discuss her experience finding and reuniting with her birth family, her work in mentoring fellow Adoptees, and helpful advice for adoptive parents. Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3342 1 5 full An Interview with Kylie Peterson, a Black TRA An Interview with Kylie Peterson, a Black TRA https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-kylie-peterson-a-black-tra/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/an-interview-with-kylie-peterson-a-black-tra/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:51:38 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/ce5c90e4-0bd1-59fb-bdf6-01d736e5e53a  

On Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, I have the honor of interviewing fellow transracial adoptee, Kylie Peterson. She talks about growing up as a Black TRA with white adoptive parents and how she has been discussing race and BLM with her family during this time. Kylie also shares some great tips for fellow transracial adoptees and we delve into some great insights that are essential for adoptive parents.

Find Kylie on Instagram here!

 

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On Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, I have the honor of interviewing fellow transracial adoptee, Kylie Peterson. She talks about growing up as a Black TRA with white adoptive parents and how she has been discussing race and BLM with her family during this time. Kylie also shares some great tips for fellow transracial adoptees and we delve into some great insights that are essential for adoptive parents.

Find Kylie on Instagram here!

 

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]]> On Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, I have the honor of interviewing fellow transracial adoptee, Kylie Peterson. She talks about growing up as a Black TRA with white adoptive parents and how she has been discussing race and BLM with her family during this time. Kylie also shares some great tips for fellow transracial adoptees and we delve into some great insights that are essential for adoptive parents. Melissa Guida-Richards false No 3248 1 4 full Adoption Influencers and 'Rehoming' Adoptees Adoption Influencers and 'Rehoming' Adoptees https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/adoption-influencers-and-rehoming-adoptees/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/adoption-influencers-and-rehoming-adoptees/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:35:08 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/5d153f01-8187-5d0a-a4b8-538723501674 In episode 3 we discuss adoption influencer, Myka Stauffer, and the practice of rehoming adopted children. As an adoptee with disabilities I share my opinion on Adoption influencers and why it is problematic.

 

For more information about Stauffer and her son Huxley, check out my article on Insider- 'I was adopted outside of the US and have disabilities. I'm tired of the savior narrative among white adoptive parents.'

 

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]]> In episode 3 we discuss adoption influencer, Myka Stauffer, and the practice of rehoming adopted children. As an adoptee with disabilities I share my opinion on Adoption influencers and why it is problematic.

 

For more information about Stauffer and her son Huxley, check out my article on Insider- 'I was adopted outside of the US and have disabilities. I'm tired of the savior narrative among white adoptive parents.'

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

 

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]]> In episode 3 we discuss adoption influencer, Myka Stauffer, and the practice of rehoming adopted children. As an adoptee with disabilities I share my opinion on Adoption influencers and why it is problematic. Melissa Guida-Richards false No 2652 1 3 full Why Adoptees Search for Birth Family Why Adoptees Search for Birth Family https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/why-adoptees-search-for-birth-family/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/why-adoptees-search-for-birth-family/#comments Thu, 28 May 2020 16:13:19 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/058696c4-119e-5302-aeea-0a6ceea4d39c In this episode, we are delving into why adoptees search for birth family. I explain my reasons for genetic testing, why I wanted to search, and the importance of taking the time to prepare yourself before searching. This episode also includes a little behind the scenes of my recent HuffPo article, "My Half Siblings Found Me on 23andMe. I Wasn't Prepared for What Happened Next."

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

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]]> In this episode, we are delving into why adoptees search for birth family. I explain my reasons for genetic testing, why I wanted to search, and the importance of taking the time to prepare yourself before searching. This episode also includes a little behind the scenes of my recent HuffPo article, "My Half Siblings Found Me on 23andMe. I Wasn't Prepared for What Happened Next."

 

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

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]]> In this episode, we are delving into why adoptees search for birth family. I explain my reasons for genetic testing, why I wanted to search, and the importance of taking the time to prepare yourself before searching. This episode also includes a little behind the scenes of my recent HuffPo article, "My Half Siblings Found Me on 23andMe. I Wasn't Prepared for What Happened Next." Melissa Guida-Richards false No 2266 1 2 full Meet Your Host- Melissa Guida-Richards Meet Your Host- Melissa Guida-Richards https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/meet-your-host-melissa-guida-richards/ https://adopteethoughts.podbean.com/e/meet-your-host-melissa-guida-richards/#comments Mon, 18 May 2020 23:05:39 -0400 adopteethoughts.podbean.com/1992a307-e036-5d5d-9bcd-2c09900ac77c This is an introductory episode for Adoptee Thoughts. Your host, Melissa Guida-Richards, introduces herself and why she decided to start an adoptee centric podcast. She delves into her qualifications as a transracial adoptee, author, and mom. As well as discusses a bit her late-discovery adoption story.

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

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]]> This is an introductory episode for Adoptee Thoughts. Your host, Melissa Guida-Richards, introduces herself and why she decided to start an adoptee centric podcast. She delves into her qualifications as a transracial adoptee, author, and mom. As well as discusses a bit her late-discovery adoption story.

 

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To read more of the work by your host Melissa Guida-Richards, check out guida-richards.com, or the podcast's website adopteethoughts.com.

 

My book is now available for preorder and in stores on October 5th!

📖What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: An Adoptee's Perspective on Its History, Nuances, and Practices

 

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]]> This is an introductory episode for Adoptee Thoughts. Your host, Melissa Guida-Richards, introduces herself and why she decided to start an adoptee centric podcast. She delves into her qualifications as a transracial adoptee, author, and mom. As well as discusses a Melissa Guida-Richards false No 1117 1 1 full