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Strong(er) in the Broken Places
by Birth Mom Barb and Adoptee Daughter Vicky
No politics. Just love, listening, and laughter. Birth Mom and the daughter she gave up. Former strangers having fun: spilling our secrets, writing a book together, healing ourselves and (maybe even) the world. Season One (Ep #1-10) Explores our relationship from that first hug after 30 years apart to the honest, messy and real relationship we created. Season Two (Ongoing) With guests! Amazing people to inspire us all. Because…we are all strong(er) in the broken places. Contact us:Email: [email protected]: @freeyourselfthroughFacebook:@freeyourselfthrough
Episodes
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28. The Power of Faith and Family with Tabitha and Toni
End your year with an inspiring tale. Tabitha Bailey and mother Toni Jacobs share an unwavering belief in God’s plan. Navigating healthcare intricacies, Tabatha’s family supported her through the greatest challenge of her life - pregnant with a brain tumor. Their resilience, born in preparation…
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27. Heal Yourself in Community with D. Yvonne Rivers
Birth mothers are under-represented in the triangle of adoption: often misunderstood and vilified, while living with a lifetime of grief and shame. Seeing the need for support, entrepreneur and straight shooter, Yvonne Rivers created “Birth Mom’s Real Talk”. This Facebook group and podcast…
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26. Beauty and Vulnerability with Ashley Barbour
Honest and brave, Ashley Barbour battles superficiality and appearance-based biases. As an activist sharing her experience living with cleft lip and palate, she helps thousands on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok with @cleftlove. Inspired by her beauty and compassion, Vicky and Barb sat down to...
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25. Finding Your Voice with Phyllis Bancroft
Other people’s stories move us, build compassion and change our perspective. Award winning filmmaker Phyllis Bancroft’s latest film is personal. “With Salt” is her vulnerable look at date rape. She joins Barb and Vicky to discuss the creative process, finding her voice, and challenging the status...
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24. Divine guidance with Carol Heffler
“What is real and what’s a dream?” Divine inspiration led musician Carol Heffler to compose music based on A Course in Miracles. Her beautiful song, I Could See Peace opens this episode. Carol’s lifetime of creativity flowed like a river within, offering strength for her own struggles as well....
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23. Release Anxiety with Yumi Iwama
Yumi Iwama’s life may have seemed perfect, but beneath a successful acting career and beautiful family, she hid her struggle with deep anxiety. The child of Japanese immigrants in a white suburban New Jersey town, Yumi always felt different. Navigating life as an Asian American carried a high...
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22. What is Yumi Iwama's Secret?
How did Yumi get from constant anxiety to…peace? This mini-episode introduces actress Yumi Iwama’s amazing journey of discovery and how she is now helping others. Listen to Episode 23: Release Anxiety with Yumi Iwama and discover for yourself! Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit...
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21. Transformation with Molly McLaurin
Like a butterfly, Molly McLaurin’s transformation revealed her true beauty. This busy wife, new mother and twin is passionate about bringing people together, sharing her story and helping others tell theirs. Her company, Monarch Connections blends connection and healing work, offering Christian...
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20. Staying Hopeful with Angela Nardo-Morgan
Marine Conservation Institute’s Angela Nardo-Morgan is sustained by her deep connection to earth and sea. This inspiring mother offers lessons from her long career as an environmental educator, activist and scientist. When then eighty-three year old Jane Goodall told her, “I know that you feel...
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19. The Road Not Taken
In this tender mini-episode and first video podcast, relinquishing birth mother Barbara and her adoptee daughter Vicky ponder a deep question. What if Barb made a different choice and kept her baby? Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit their website
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18. Embracing Family Relationships with Artreese Basnight
Black Adoptee Support Group founder Artreese Basnight was called to help others. Adopted from foster care by parents of the same race, she provides a safe community for many adoptees to connect. Raised an only child, Artreese is finding joy and healing through connection to siblings from multiple...
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17. Practical Inspiration with Mary Jo Lorei
Gifted listener and dynamic speaker Mary Jo Lorei is a spiritual beast - throwing folksy wisdom like truth bombs. Mary Jo joins Barb and Vicky to discuss her journey from caretaker daughter of two alcoholics, one-time celebrity girlfriend and Beverly Hills stylist, to Self Mastery Mentor and now...
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16. Find love and healing with Diana Raab
Diana Raab wrote Lust to “Bring more love into the world.” This episode begins with a reading from her book of erotic poetry. She joins Barb and Vicky to discuss her writing process, Valentine’s Day and the many ways love can be expressed. Poet, author and mentor Diana Raab’s journey was born in...
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15. Deep healing with Restorative Hypnotherapy founder Lisa Hubler.
Lisa Hubler dreamed of singing opera but life chose a different path. After the loss of her beloved father, Lisa’s search for peace led her to develop a unique model for deepest change and healing: Restorative Hypnotherapy. She is now teaching her method, encouraging students to develop their own...
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14. Dream big: Manifesting your future with Akemi Rico.
Thriving in these times demands a lot of tools, eh? We could all use some help. Adventure Traveler Akemi Rico was a fearless child, encouraged by her father to dream big. A brilliant manifestor, she’s the perfect first guest for a new year. Akemi finds inspiration in unexpected places, and…
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13. Open hearted living with Jazzipino Founder Charmaine Clamor
Filipino-American recording artist and physical therapist Charmaine Clamor sang before she spoke. Raised in open adoption, she blends ancestral spiritual healing with improvisation; turning physical therapy into an expression of art. She describes open-hearted grieving after the loss of her...
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11. Season Two Introduction
What’s new with you? These are challenging times. Are you stronger now? Or struggling? In Season Two, your favorite (they hope) Mother and daughter team laugh and learn from amazing guests, exploring the healing power of music, honest connection and meditation that saw them through. Warning…
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12. Humor is a superpower...with comedienne Felise Seiler
Class clown Felise Seiler turned childhood bullies into friends and became an improv and stand-up comic at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, California. During a life-threatening illness, she found strength and connection in humor. Listen to her triumphant story and be inspired. Contact us: Email:...
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10: The End
Barbara and Vicky answer listener questions, and talk about what’s next for Season Two. Subscribe today and be among the first to hear Season Two…The healing power of music, connection and meditation. Barbara and Vicky dive into theory and offer simple tools for living with freedom and happiness....
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09: Any questions?
We want to hear from you! In the last episode of Season One we will answer your questions. Contact us: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @freeyourselfthrough Leave a voice message https://anchor.fm/victoria-graham1/message Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit their...
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08: Bullying and Compassion
Barbara and Vicky found compassion for their bullies, but it took years. If you are struggling with bullying, we recommend you get help. See links below. Resources addressing bullying across all ages and types: United States Official Website Australian Website Specifically for children: The…
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07: Vulnerability and revealing ourselves
Vulnerability is brave. And therapy helps. Lots of therapy. Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit their website
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06: Building Trust
Warning! This episode goes deep. Barbara and Vicky had different journeys, but with help found courage to trust others and themselves. Their secret? Baby steps. And patience. And lots of time. Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit their website
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05: Honesty
Barbara and Vicky contemplate the question, can I be honest with you? After 25 years, they were both surprised to unearth old baggage. In this episode they deal with sensitive issues and things unsaid. Messy? Yes. And healing. Check out Barb and Vicky's other offerings - visit their website
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04: Fathers
What is it about fathers and daughters? From little girl adoration through teenage rebellion, Barbara and Vicky both idealized their imperfect fathers. They traveled separate journeys, each finding more healthy, loving relationships in adulthood. Vicky discusses her feelings about her biological...
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03: Mothers
Barbara and Vicky reflect on Mother’s Day traditions, and trying to be perfect daughters. It took years for them to break from past family dysfunction, using mother-daughter templates for communication and “Care-taking 101.” When they realized they were speaking two different languages, laughter...
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02: Early Days
In this touching episode, Barbara and Vicky discuss sweet moments meeting family and reflect on bitter truths that resonate in their lives today. Finally meeting after closed adoption exposed family secrets, not something everyone was prepared for. Their reunion was joyful for some, confusing for...
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01: We Meet
A birth mother and her daughter reflect on their first phone call and finally sharing a hug, 30 years after Barbara gave Vicky up for adoption in this poignant, funny and honest episode. Barbara was aided by an experienced search partner who helped her look for Vicky: over a four-year period of...
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Season One Introduction: Why should you listen to us?
Hi! We are mother and daughter separated by adoption, reunited after 30 years. Why listen to us? You’ll laugh, you’ll cry...and hopefully you’ll relate. We strive to be fun, honest and kind, sharing our adventures, struggles and messy truth. We built an honest relationship - but it wasn't easy.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
No politics. Just love, listening, and laughter. Birth Mom and the daughter she gave up. Former strangers having fun: spilling our secrets, writing a book together, healing ourselves and (maybe even) the world. Season One (Ep #1-10) Explores our relationship from that first hug after 30 years apart to the honest, messy and real relationship we created. Season Two (Ongoing) With guests! Amazing people to inspire us all. Because…we are all strong(er) in the broken places. Contact us:Email: [email protected]: @freeyourselfthroughFacebook:@freeyourselfthrough
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Birth Mom Barb and Adoptee Daughter Vicky
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Strong(er) in the Broken Places currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Strong(er) in the Broken Places about?
No politics. Just love, listening, and laughter. Birth Mom and the daughter she gave up. Former strangers having fun: spilling our secrets, writing a book together, healing ourselves and (maybe even) the world. Season One (Ep #1-10) Explores our relationship from that first hug after 30 years apart...
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