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Adoptees Dish
by Adoptees Dish
Adoptee centered podcast elevating experiences and the lived experience of those impacted by the complexities of adoption. Amy & Marcela are both international & transracial adoptees as well as licensed clinical social workers. Their insights are both personal and share a clinical lens.
Episodes
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Names & Identity
There is so much that goes into our names. In this episode we explore complexities names can bring to the adoptee community and how to navigate them.
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Fog Fazes for the Birth/First Mother with Amy Barker D' Alessandro, LMHC and Jennifer Joy Phoenix, LSWIC
Rarely does society make room for birth/first mothers to share their stories, perspectives, and experiences. In this episode Amy Barker D'Alessandro and Jennifer Joy Phoenix share their Fog Faze framework for birth/first mothers. This episode is filled with wisdom and insight as Amy and Jennifer...
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Adoptee Consciousness Model with Dr. Susan Branco
Dr. Susan Branco is a collaborator in the creation of the Adoptee Consciousness Model. In this episode she joins us to dive deeper into what this framework consists of and how adoptees may find affirmation in their experiences. This episode reminds us that we are not alone in our stories and…
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Exploring Identity & Advocacy with Patrick Armstrong
We are so excited to share this episode with all of you. Patrick Armstrong is a transracial Asian American adoptee, born in South Korea and adopted to a white family in rural Indiana in 1990. He is the host of the award-winning podcasts The Janchi Show, a show about the Korean + Asian adoptee...
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Adoptee F.O.G. with Amy Barker D'Alessandro
Many of us have heard the term coming out of the fog, but in this episode Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC joins us for a rich discussion about what that actually means by breaking "the fog," into 8 steps. This framework is powerful and helps adoptees feel seen and understood as we navigate so much....
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Adoptee Parts & The Ones That Don't Get Adopted with Kathy Mackechney, LCSW
Kathy Mackechney, LCSW, is an adoptee and therapist who specializes in working with other adoptees, which she started doing after her own experiences in therapy, where she had to educate her therapists about the issues adoptees commonly face. Kathy is an IFS (Internal Family Systems)-certified...
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Exploring Internal Family Systems with Adoptees with Rachel Forbes, LCSW
Rachel is a Korean-American transracial and transcultural adoptee and therapist who owns a private practice based in Connecticut. She works primarily with adults and specializes in adoption and attachment trauma. Her therapeutic approach is holistic and mind-body incorporated, with the intention…
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Dear Fellow Adoptee....(A Meditation for Adoptees)
Welcome back to season 2 of Adoptees Dish! We are so happy you are here with us. As Season 2 is launching in National Adoption Awareness Month, we wanted to create a tool fellow adoptees could listen to for grounding and affirmation. This meditation was created to breathe our support and love for...
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WELCOME TO SEASON TWO
Welcome to Season Two! This is a quick welcome to our upcoming season and reminder to take care of yourself as it also marks the beginning of National Adoption Awareness Month. We see you and we are so happy you are in community with us. Thank you for tuning in, together we have the power to heal...
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Search and Reunion Questions & Answers Part 2
Last episode of Season 1 !! Last episode we began unpacking some of the amazing questions all of our listeners sent in. In this episode we begin unpacking the remainder of questions listeners sent in. Thank you to all of those who participated, sent in questions, or tuned in. Together we have the...
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Search & Reunion Questions & Answers Part One
Many of you sent in profound and meaningful questions related to search and reunion. In this episode we begin unpacking and sharing our thoughts and responses to the questions you asked. There are not perfect answers to any of these questions, but there is community as we unpack and navigate them...
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Unpacking the Complexities of Search & Reunion with ML Trimble
In this episode we get to chat with ML Trimble regarding search and reunion. She shares with us her insights as a transracial, intercountry adoptee and clinician. ML recently created a powerful workbook for adoptees to use as a tool as they navigate reunion. Thank you for joining us as we…
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Search & Reunion Part 4: Reunion
Next up in our mini series is the topic of reunion. Reunion is layered and can look different for everyone. There is no right or wrong way to navigate this process or step. In this episode we chat about things to consider, things that were helpful for us, and how to engage in self care along the...
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Search & Reunion Part 3: The Search
Actively searching for biological connection can feel overwhelming. In this episode we dive into what it means to actively look, how to take care of self, and things to consider. These are hard conversations, and we are holding each of you as you navigate so much. Thank you for being a part of…
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Search & Reunion Part 2: Exploring First Steps
Search and Reunion is a massive topic and sometimes it can be so hard to know where to even begin. In this episode we chat about things to get curious about and reflect on when engaging in first steps towards searching for family or making connections with biological roots. Whether you are an...
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Navigating Broken Systems & Blazing New Trails with Astrid Castro
In this episode we dive into meaningful conversation with Astrid Castro from Adoption Mosaic. She shares parts of her journey and how her work has influenced change and provided education to those touched by the adoption experience. Astrid Castro (she/her/hers) is the founder and CEO of Adoption...
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Search & Reunion Part 1
Search and reunion is complex. In this series we explore what search and reunion can look like for adoptees throughout the lifespan. We dive into breaking myths, navigating emotions, managing loyalty, and logistical barriers for adoptees. Thank you for tuning in.
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Decoding Your Relationship With Food & Your Body With Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN
In this episode Rebecca shares with us the concept of body lineage and how our relationship with food and our bodies is correlated to our sense of attachment and connection. She shares compassionately how we can conceptualize and get curious about our own patterns with food and eating. A bit…
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Tips For Starting The Therapy Journey
If you have been to therapy before, or are contemplating beginning for the first time, it can feel overwhelming. Finding a clinician that understands the experience of adoption can make it even more challenging. In this episode we share insights on how to begin this process, some questions to ask...
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Changes and Transitions
Change is a natural part of life but change and transitions can be really hard on the adoptee identity. In this episode Marcella and Amy dive into why transitions can be so difficult and what we can do to prepare and take care of ourselves when life feels unpredictable. Take care of yourselves…
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Ambiguous Loss with guest Amy Geller, LCSW
Ambiguous loss is a fascinating topic and this week we dive in to what it means. Guest Amy Geller, LCSW helps us identify what ambiguous loss means, how to identify it in our own life, and what we can do to cope through it. Amy shares her wealth of knowledge and lived experience both as an…
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Anticipating Mother's Day
Mother's Day can be a triggering day of the year for adopted individuals. Did you know there is also a Birth Mother's Day too? Not many know about this day reserved to honor biological mothers. This episode talks about a full spectrum of emotions, experiences , and thoughts from our clinical and...
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Adoptee Community
Adoptee Community is a sacred and special space for so many of us. In this episode we dive into what we love about our adoptee community and how we grew into finding our voices and place within it. Book Referenced by Amy in episode:...
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Children's Book "Being Adopted," by Amy Wilkerson, LCSW
In 2021 Amy Wilkerson wrote her first children's book called, "Being Adopted." Amy wanted to create a representative space where all adopted children were able to see themselves in this complex narrative. In this episode Marcella interviews Amy on what inspired her to write this book and what...
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What Happens When We Speak Out
Too often when adoptees share their lived experience they are met with resistance. In this episode we unpack what adoptees face when they share experiences that challenge the narrative around adoption. We invite you to get curious alongside us as to how we can create more safety in these...
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Suicide Prevention With Lina Vanegas, MSW
Lina Vanegas, MSW (she/her) is a displaced person from Colombia. She is a national speaker, trainer and consultant on suicide, trauma, and family separation and a Master of Social Work. She is an advocate for for making what is known as "adoption" an adverse childhood experience. She is also the...
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Being An Adoptee Clinician
In this episode we dive into what it means to be an adoptee clinician. We share how our worlds collide navigate our own healing while holding space for others to do theirs. We share our greatest challenges, joys, thoughts, ideas, and hopes for our community in the future. As always, thank you for...
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How To Talk About The Hard Stuff
When it comes to adoption there are tons of conversations that are difficult and hard. Whether it is uncovering difficult truths, navigating tricky conversations, we are here to unpack it all. Join us this week as we chat about how to talk about the hard stuff when it comes to adoption.
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Navigating Birth Country, Before, During & After
Traveling to birth country is a life changing experience. No matter an adoptee's age, the impact tends to hit the system with intensity and healing. In this episode we share our experiences of being in our birth countries as well as offering insights on how to take care of yourself and prepare…
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Love Is Not Enough
In honor of Valentine's Day we wanted to debunk an age old myth around adoption : love is enough. There are so many complexities in this narrative, we wanted to shine light on how these complexities impact attachment and ultimately love. Come join us for this important conversation.
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International Adoption
This episode is an overview of international adoption. We dive into topics around colonialism, corruption, identity, grief, and loss. There are so many complexities to the adoption narrative and international adoption is a whole layer within itself. Tune in and share your thoughts.
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How Much Can Our Systems Take?
Life feels so heavy these days. We cannot turn on the news without being bombarded with horrific images or devastating realities. This episode pauses and reflects on how to care for yourself when things feel like too much. For those who have complex trauma and live with chronic stress we see you...
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EMDR (& Adoption) Part 2
Last episode we did a deep dive on one of our favorite modalities, EMDR. This episode's chat focuses on EMDR within the context of adoption. As always, thank you for tuning in.
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EMDR Part 1
EMDR is a treatment modality that has been getting a lot of attention in recent years. Both Amy and Marcella are trained in EMDR, and in this episode share insights from a client perspective as well as being a clinician. Please tune in to learn more about how this modality is used to process trauma.
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Co-Regulation (and Adoption) Part 2
Last episode we chatted about a buzzword in parenting spaces called co-regulation. Today we chat about co-regulation within the context of adoption. Join Amy and Marcella as they dive into another topic, sharing both clinical and personal perspectives.
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Co-regulation Part One
Co-regulation is such a buzz word but what does it even mean? It is so important when creating spaces of safety within relationships. We all deserve to have others to support us during our hard and messy moments and Amy and Marcella dive into why that is.
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Attachment (and Adoption) Part 2
Understanding attachment is so crucial when in relationship with individuals who are adopted. Listen to Amy and Marcella dive into this hot topic within the context of adoption.
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Attachment Part One
What does attachment mean and why is it important? This episode we dive into these topics and how to enhance relationships.
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Transracial Adoption
When a child is adopted and raised outside of their race we call it transracial adoption. In this episode Amy & Marcella share personal, professional, and clinical perspectives surrounding this complicated topic.
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Myths & Adoption
There are so many myths that circle the adoption narrative. In this episode Amy & Marcella explore the top myths they see in their clinical practice.
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Healing The System
Healing comes in so many forms. Whether it is our internal work, familial work, or changes within our system- it is all within our capacity. Join Marcella and Amy as we navigate healing systems of all types.
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Exploring (Adoption) Trauma Part Two
What is adoption trauma? Marcella and Amy dive deep into exploring adoption trauma while sharing clinical and personal experiences.
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Exploring Trauma Part One
What is Trauma? How do we define trauma? Marcella and Amy do a quick deep dive on how they define trauma and exploring how it impacts all of us and our communities.
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Allyship and Social Justice
What makes and ally? What is social justice? Tune in to listen to Marcella & Amy break it all down in the context of adoption.
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Meet the Hosts
Welcome to Adoptees Dish! We are so excited you are here. Amy & Marcella are transracial and transnational adoptees who are also both in private practice. Amy and Marcella specialize in complex trauma and the complexities of adoption. Come learn a bit about who they each are and why they are so...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Adoptee centered podcast elevating experiences and the lived experience of those impacted by the complexities of adoption. Amy & Marcela are both international & transracial adoptees as well as licensed clinical social workers. Their insights are both personal and share a clinical lens.
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Adoptee centered podcast elevating experiences and the lived experience of those impacted by the complexities of adoption. Amy & Marcela are both international & transracial adoptees as well as licensed clinical social workers. Their insights are both personal and share a clinical lens.
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