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I Found Her
by I Found Her
Adoptee + Birthmom duo discussing all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!
Episodes
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S3:E9 | FALLOW
This week we will finish up Season 3 with just me and Roz talking all things adoption and reunion and sharing what's next for us. Links + Resources from the episode: Subscribe to I Found Her on Substack Visit Emily P. Freeman's episode discussed in our podcast Follow us on Instagram
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S3:E8 | Black Adoption Matters Founder Jourdan Laws
In this episode, Roz and I are joined by Jourdan Laws with Noire Adoption, the first Black owned self-matching adoption profile hosting directory for Black/Biracial expectant moms to connect with Black/interracial parents. You can connect with Jourdan:...
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S3:E7 | Alexis Eyler, Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation
In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Alexis Eyler, Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation. This organization is recognized as the leader in comprehensive post placement support for birthparents, a demographic that has historically been under-served within the adoption community....
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S3:E6 | Christelle Pellecuer, Adoptee Coach and Podcaster
In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Christelle Pellecuer, who is a fellow podcaster and adoptee coach living in Portugal. Our discussion today allowed us to go to another part of the world and explore the culture of Africa, specifically the island of Madagascar as Christelle talks to…
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S3:E5 | What Does I Found Her Mean To You?
This week's podcast features a compilation of some of our past guests sharing what I Found Her means to them. As always, we appreciate your support and taking the time to listen to our podcast. Please like, share and subscribe to our podcast and check out how to stay connected with us....
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S3:E4 | FOG Fazes for the Adoptee and Birth/First Mom with Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC
Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC founded Adoption Savvy to address the needs of all members of the adoption community. Being an adoptee and birth mother herself she has a unique perspective of both lived experiences and through her private practice specializes in treating adoption and trauma. Today…
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S3:E3 | Our conversation with my BIG Little Brother
Today we sit down with Roz's BIG Little Brother to unpack his perspective on what happened 53 years ago when Taya was placed for adoption. Content Warning: This episode discusses themes around adoption and abortion which some individuals may find distressing. This is a deep and emotional episode…
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S3:E2 | Rebecca Berg, MS, RDN | No Strings Nutrition
Rebecca joins us today as a Los Angeles based Registered Dietician Nutritionist who is also an adoptee. Our discussion today allowed us to slow down and dive deep into our beliefs around food and how it intersects within the relationship of being an adoptee. Rebecca founded No Strings Nutrition…
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Season 3 Premiere | Stacey Gatlin | Yes We Adopt!
Stacey Gatlin is the Founder of Yes We Adopt, a platform designed to change the narrative around Black adoption and foster care. Today's episode joins each point in the adoption constellation with the adoptee (Taya), first/birth mom (Roz) and adoptive mom (Stacey) sharing in a dialogue of...
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Bonus Episode | My Favorite Supervisor
Continuing in the theme of rest for the month of January I decided to rebroadcast an episode that allowed my system to feel connected and empowered. Hopefully you will as well. Enjoy listening or maybe relistening to this episode as you take in the New Year and be sure to listen to the end as we...
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Bonus Episode | Season 1 Mash UP
Happy New Year! If you've been wondering what the I Found Her podcast is all about you are going to want to listen to this MASH UP of all things Season 1. Hear some of our most provoking thoughts and responses to each other in our very first season. Enjoy:-) Be sure to stay connected to Roz and...
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S2:E10 | Lessons Learned
Today on the podcast Roz and Taya discuss the lessons they've learned during their first year in the podcast world as they wrap up Season 2. Here's the link to the fog fazes: https://www.adoptionsavvy.com/fog-fazes Please connect with Roz and Taya via: Website: ifoundherpodcast.com Merchandise:...
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S2:E9 | Womb to the Tomb
Today on the podcast Roz and Taya replay the day they went back to the home for unwed mothers known today as St. Annes Family Services. Yes 53 years later I finally step onto the grounds of the place I was born and then subsequently placed for adoption. So many emotions played out while we were...
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S2:E8 | Our conversation with Resource Parents Hillary & Kevin Gaines
Today on the podcast Roz and Taya are joined with an amazing couple, Hillary & Kevin Gaines, Resource Parents with the State of California. This engaging conversation gets real about the challenges in finding suitable placement and/or services for youth with complex needs and yet how vital...
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S2:E7 | Our conversation with Award Winning Author Laura L. Engel: "You'll Forget This Ever Happened''
Today on the podcast we invite an award winning author, Laura L. Engel to discuss her book, "You'll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame and Adoption in the 1960's". It is the story of Laura, an unwed teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn when she gives birth to her first-born son in New...
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Take 2-Happy Birthday Deana/Taya
This week's episode is a re-release that you might have missed on 10/4/23 because it was only published on Spotify due to music rights when playing Stevie Wonder's ''Happy Birthday'' song. We wanted to make sure everyone on all the other platforms gets the opportunity to take a listen to this…
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S2:E6 | Our conversation with Dawn Lawless, CEO of Counseling Connections for Change
Today on the podcast we invite Dawn Lawless, CEO and Co-Founder of Counseling Connections for Change, Inc. to discuss a holistic model of therapy known as TBRI. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex...
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S2:E4 | Our conversation with a Self Published Author | Nicole Cherie, CEO, Author and Life Coach
Welcome back I Found Hers! This time around we invited a self published author into the conversation. Meeting with Nicole Cherie, CEO/Author/Life Coach of Dynamik Transformations. Speaking with Nicole was another amazing opportunity for us to expand the conversation beyond the adoption triad and...
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S2:E3 | Our conversation with an Adoptee | Nerissa Tucker, LPC
Welcome back I Found Hers! This time we invited an adoptee into the conversation. Meeting with Nerissa Tucker, MHA, MA, LPC was such an amazing experience for the both of us as we discussed her journey through adoption and reunion. It resonated with me on so many levels that I can't wait for you...
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S2:E2 | Q&A Part 2
Well we had so many questions provided by our listeners that we decided to a second part. We hope you enjoy this episode as well as we unpack even more questions and talk about what's next for the podcast! The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter…
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Season 2 Premiere | Our Conversation with an Adoptive Mom
Welcome back I Found Hers to our Season 2 Premiere! It's time to begin another season and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content. Today we step outside of the 2 of us and invite a guest to join us to share her story of being an adoptive mother and all the twists and turns along the...
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12: Q&A Season 1 Finale
Roz and Taya have arrived at their Season 1 Finale! With this being our 12th episode we've decided to answer some of your questions. Please know this is only the beginning as we will launch our Season 2 premiere on August 2nd. Please enjoy this episode as we unpack several listeners questions.…
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11: The Intersection of Fathers
Well listeners it's time to discuss fatherhood. Join Roz and Taya as they unpack the meaning of fathers to them and if you've been wondering about Taya's birthfather this is the episode to listen to! The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she...
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10: Graduation-A Rollercoaster of Emotions
The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! In today's episode we discuss our graduation…
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09: Mental Health Pt 2 | Mother's Day
The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! In today's episode we tackle the layers of…
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08: Mental Health Part 1
The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. In today's episode we tackle mental health. With May being Mental Health Awareness month we thought it would be helpful to get a head start by jumping into a discussion about mental...
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07: ''Hey Dawlin''-Laissez le bon temps rouler
Today in episode 7 Roz takes Taya on a deep dive into the culture of Louisiana. By the end of the episode we hope your appetites will be peaked and you will want to try some of the amazing foods of our culture this weekend! Make sure to share this podcast with your friends and stay tuned for more...
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Separation Trauma
In our 6th episode we feel as if we're finding our rhythm and decide to take on the topic of separation trauma. Taya opens up to Roz about the impact of not having any genetic markers around her as a child and the meaning of separation trauma at birth. Related Resources: Coming Home to Self by...
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(Coming Home) to Self
In our 5th episode I want to unpack some questions I've had come up along the way with Roz. It's a time to process and reflect on some key moments we've shared so far in our podcast and we even have fan mail where one of our listeners posed a question for Roz. We love this and want more fan mail…
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The LETTER
In today's episode Roz shares the letter she received from Taya and they unpack the various emotions each experienced as they reunited after 36 years! Related Resources: ''The Girls Who Went Away'' https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Who-Went-Away-Surrendered/dp/0143038974 Are you enjoying the podcast?…
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Intruders
Welcome to a new episode of I Found Her. Join Roz and Taya for a conversation about the interesting characters who played into Taya finding Roz. Related Resources: ''The Primal Wound'' by Nancy Verrier. https://www.pamelaobr.com/ https://youtu.be/kA4iq4dgZwY https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0777205/...
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Trailer
Roz and Taya are here to talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist. This mother daughter duo has been reunited for 16 years. Join us on our journey through faith, hope and love.
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The Decision Was Made For Me
Welcome Back! We're excited you're back to join us for episode 2. This week we talk more about the impact of the decision Roz made when she was 16 to place Taya for adoption at birth. We will dig deeper into the reasons why that decision was made for her and why it became a necessary thing for…
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This is I Found Her
Welcome to the first episode of I FOUND HER! Roz and Taya are here to talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist. This mother daughter duo has been reunited for 16 years and in their first episode they unpack their why for doing this podcast now and what to expect in the weeks ahead....
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