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Unearthing Adoption: Normalizing Positive Perspectives
by Glenna Boggs and Lauren Fishbein
For Adoptees & Adoptive Parents. We share stories, insights, and conversations about adoption.Instagram: @unearthingadoption
Episodes
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Episode 51 - Jeanette Yoffe, M.A, M.F.T
Jeanette has been an adoption therapist and foster care therapist in Los Angeles for over 20 years. She has worked also as a keynote speaker, training developer, associate therapist supervisor, foster care social worker, and is the clinical director of Yoffe Therapy Inc. She has trained social...
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Episode 50 - Rich Uhrlaub (Part Two)
There really isn't much Rich Uhrlaub can't or won't do for the adoption community. He is truly dedicated to the adoptee community - politically, socially, musically, poetically, and spiritually. You can find Rich: Here (For the Records): https://www.ftrmusical.com Here (Adoption Search Resource...
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Episode 50 - Rich Uhrlaub (Part One)
There really isn't much Rich Uhrlaub can't or won't do for the adoption community. He is truly dedicated to the adoptee community - politically, socially, musically, poetically, and spiritually. You can find Rich: Here (For the Records): https://www.ftrmusical.com Here (Adoption Search Resource...
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Episode 49 - Joy Conway on Owning Your Adoption Story
Join us as Joy Conway shares her adoption story. Joy emphasized the importance of being confident in your journey, the importance of setting boundaries, and the healing that can come from creative processes. You can find Joy on YouTube Follow us on Instagram @unearthingadoption E-mail us!...
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Episode 48 - Nadya Ierna, Adoption Story and Senior Project
Nadya Ierna hopped on the podcast to talk to us today about her adoption story and her senior project and presentation.
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Episode 47 - Lauren and Glenna Recap
Lauren and Glenna discuss our last two episodes, and, what is to come! Find us on IG @unearthingadoption E-mail us! [email protected]
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Episode 46 - Ferera Swan
"Ferera Swan is a recording artist, songwriter, composer, pianist, violinist, and GRAMMY voting member of The Recording Academy. Today, the Austin, Texas-based cinematic-pop artist is boldly emerging from a transformative time of reclamation. Classically trained with the Suzuki Method, Ferera…
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Episode 45 - Internal Family Systems, LCSW Kathy Mackechney
"Long before I became a therapist, I was adopted. My parents had two biological sons and were unable to have a third child and wanted a girl, so they adopted me. Even before then, though, I was relinquished. I make the distinction between relinquishment and adoption, because those are two…
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Episode 44 - Adoption Unfiltered Book Discussion
Adoption Unfiltered is presented by adoptee Sara Easterly, birth parent Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and adoptive parent Lori Holden. Collectively, we bring 75 years of lived experience relating to adoption, and we span the Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer generations. We understand the…
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Episode 43 - Eileen Skahill
Lena (Eileen) Skahill is an adjunct professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She has been teaching courses in Adoption and Family Studies and Environmental Sociology which are available to students in the School of Social Work, Women’s and Ethnic Studies and The...
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Ep. 42 - Fitting In
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Ep. 41 - Paul Kimball, Author of "We Are All Human Beings."
"Paul Kimball, a biracial adoptee, explores his own abandonment issues as he searches, and eventually reunites with his birth parents. After a seemingly joyous reunion, his birth mother, a Caucasian professional cellist, rejects him. This causes him to seek out his Armenian birth father, who…
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Episode 40 - First Episode of the New Year!
Happy 2024! On this episode of Unearthing Adoption, Lauren and Glenna discuss New Year's Resolutions and trends amongst adoptees. We are so thrilled to have you all join us in 2024. Lots of exciting things happening this year so stay tuned! Interested in being on the show? Know someone who is?...
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Episode 39 - Let's Reflect...
Thank you all for such an amazing year. We can't wait for the next one! Letitia Smith from White Light Exposure: https://www.whitelightexposure.com/ Our NEW e-mail: [email protected] Instagram @unearthingadoption
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Episode 38 - When You See a Lonely Goose
Follow us on Instagram! @unearthingadoption Adoption Unfiltered: https://adoptionunfiltered.com/
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Episode 37 - Rebranding!
Welcome to UNEARTHING ADOPTION: Normalizing Positive Perspectives. Since launching our podcast in March of 2021, we have recognized a shift in our mindset and philosophy as adoptees and adoptee educators. This episode explains our reasoning and thoughts behind our rebrand.
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Episode 36 - Part III, Lauren Fishbein's Trip to Chile
Instagram @tough.love.podcast Email [email protected]
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Episode 35 - Part II, Lauren Fishbein's Trip to Chile
Contact us: [email protected] Follow us on IG @tough.love.podcast
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Episode 34 - Part I, Lauren Fishbein's Trip to Chile
"Hi there, my name is Lauren Fishbein and I am the founder of LiLuna Coaching. I am a graduate of Naropa University and earned my master’s degree in Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling. I believe in the deep transformation that comes from peeling back all the layers and finding the origin…
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Episode 33 - Exploring Identity with Alisha Kwon Hammett
Join us for a conversation on identity with the inspiring Alisha Kwon Hammett. Alisha reminds us how crucial it is to remain diligent in our self-love and self-worth journey, and highlights the importance of compassion in relation to adoption.
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Episode 32 - "Love Means Leaving," Laura X. Williams
Laura X. Williams is a Licensed Addiction Counselor and Relational Psychotherapist in the Denver area.
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Episode 31 - Beth Syverson, "Unraveling Adoption."
Beth Syverson is an adoptive mom, wife, musician, and as of 2021 a podcaster, activist, and public speaker. Since 2019, her son Joey has struggled with addiction to substances plus serious mental health issues. For the first year of that roller coaster ride, she and Joey were both derailed. Beth...
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Episode 28 - Yoselin Corrales, Director of Operations and Programming for Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families
Yoselin is an adult adoptee from Honduras, and first attended Latin American Heritage Camp as a camper back in the 90s. Over the course of 17 years, she has served as a Counselor, Coordinator, Presenter, and Director at LAHC, and has also assisted with coordinating Adult Adoptee Meet-Up Events....
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Episode 26 - Adoptees in Relationships, Couples Edition!
Join us for an in-depth conversation between two couples as they discuss adoption and relationships. Contact us: [email protected] Find us on Instagram @tough.love.podcast
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Episode 25 - Cosima Octavia Adoption Experience
Trigger Warning: Suicide, Self-Harm, Abuse, Drug Use This is a very difficult but important episode with Cosima Octavia who shares their adoption experience with us. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us or someone you know for support.
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Episode 23 - Dr. Elizabeth Suter (University of Denver)
Elizabeth A. Suter (Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Affiliated Faculty in the Gender and Women's Studies Program at the University of Denver. She identifies as a feminist, social-justice-oriented interpersonal and...
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Episode 22 - Jordan Martin-Collins; Adoption Story, Attachment Theory, and Therapy!
Jordan Martin-Collins joins us today to share her adoption story, and also her wealth of knowledge surrounding attachment theory. Jordan is the current Marketing and Media Lead @adoptee.council. For more information about the Adoptee Leadership Council, visit their Instagram @adoptee.council…
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Episode 21 - Alisha Stickney on "Midnight in the Orange Grove" and her Adoption Experience
"Midnight in the Orange Grove": https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12842806/ Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @tough.love.stories
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Episode 20 - "Adoption Myth-Busters" Ashley Mills Interview
Trigger Warning: Death Contact Ashley for a FREE 30min consultation when you mention the TL Podcast: [email protected] Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be? Email us: [email protected] Find us on Instagram! @tough.love.podcast
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Episode 19 - "A Weird Kind of Lonely." Interview with Carlos Cady-Reheis
Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @tough.love.podcast
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Episode 18 - "Just be YOU!" Interview with Julie Wolfrum
Join us for a vulnerable conversation with Julie Wolfrum. Julie spoke to us about relationships, dance, the importance of community, and the power of developing self-love. Email us: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @ tough.love.podcast
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Episode 17 - A Discussion About Self-Care
Atomic Habits: https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ Follow us on Instagram @tough.love.podcast Email us: [email protected]
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Episode 16 - The Power of Individual Expression: Katelyn Treviño, Founder and CEO of Uni Co.
https://www.unicocollection.shop "Being adopted from South Korea to a Hispanic dad, white mom, and brother who was biologically theirs, I always felt like an outsider. Growing up, I felt like I didn't 'fit in' anywhere and I had a hard time finding and understanding my place in the world. But…
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Episode 15 - "Do you go by Something Else?" Narmada Morris on Name Choice
Narmada Morris joins the Tough Love Team for a discussion on adoptee name journeys and the importance of choice. Interested in being on the show? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram! @tough.love.podcast
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Episode 14 - Coping Strategies
Welcome back to the Tough Love Podcast. In today's episode, we discuss different types of coping strategies (both healthy and unhealthy), and brainstorm ways to develop healthy coping strategies. Book Recommendation: The Body Keeps Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel...
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Episode 13 - Holidays and Trauma
Holidays can be a mix of emotions, stress, and anxiety. Many different factors come into play with adoptees and the holiday season, join us today while we discuss the difficulty that comes with being adopted and the holiday season. For our listeners, please feel free to reach out if you need...
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Episode 12 - Work it: Being Adopted and Workplace Environments
Difficult conversations can arise anywhere, even at work. Join us while we discuss how different workplace environments can affect us either positively or negatively as adoptees. We are looking for topics and potential interviewees! Please, please, please, if you have any ideas or know of anyone...
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Episode 11 - Saying Goodbye; Reflections on Abandonment
Trigger Warning: Death Why are goodbyes so hard for adopted people? Join us this week as we discuss how abandonment, and our wounds surrounding abandonment, come up in our lives. Interested in being on the show? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram!...
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Episode 10 - Tough Transitions
Welcome back! We all had very busy and challenging summers, and we wanted to update you all during this episode. We apologize for the hiatus, but we're back to interviews, conversations, and connections. Thank you all so much! Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be? Email us:...
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Episode 9 - Living with the Unknown, Lauren Fishbein Interviews Laura May
"My name is Laura May. I was adopted when I was an infant and have had an incredible life with my family. I met Lauren in high school and we became fast friends. Her family also took me in as one of their own, as I was a boarding student at our school and Lauren was a day student. You could say I...
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Episode 8 - Disordered Eating: Interview with Narmada Morris
Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Welcome back, Tough Love Family! For this episode, Lauren and Deontae spoke to Narmada Morris, an international/transracial adoptee, about disordered eating and how it plays a part in many adoptees' stories. More about Narmada... "My name is Narmada Morris. I…
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Episode 7 - Truth is Louder: The Adoption Suicide Crisis, Interview with Moses Farrow
Trigger Warning: Suicide Adoptees are 4X more likely to attempt suicide than non-adoptees. An ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) score of 4 or more puts you more at risk of attempting suicide by 1220%. The number of attempted suicides in 2019 was 1.8 million. -- Suicide Prevention Hotline:...
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Episode 6 - In or Out of the Adoption Fog, Interview with Natalie Boggs
Welcome back, Tough Love Community! I interviewed my identical twin sister, Natalie, who I was adopted with from Russia in 1999. We spoke about our differences and similarities regarding life, processing, healing, and of course adoption. Being identical twin sister and coming from closed…
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Episode 5 - Katie Barry on Abandonment
Welcome back, Tough Love Community! In this episode, we welcome our first guest to the podcast. Katie Barry (she/her) is a domestic adoptee born, raised, and living in Denver, Colorado. She's an Estate Planning and Probate paralegal. She's passionate about adventure, self-exploration, writing,...
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Episode 4 - Biological Relationships
Welcome back, Tough Love Community! In this episode, Lauren and Deontae share their experiences regarding their relationships with their biological families. Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be? Send us an email: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram!...
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Episode 3 - Lauren Fishbein on Implicit Memory
Welcome back to Tough Love! Our very own Lauren Fishbein talked to us about implicit memory and the range of impacts it has on adoptees. Raise the Future: https://www.raisethefuture.org/ Interested in being on the show? Know someone who might be interested? Send us an email:...
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Episode 2 - School
Welcome back, Tough Love Community! In today's episode, we cover our feelings and experiences with all things school-related, from grades, friends, teachers, and tests. Find us on Instagram! @tough.love.podcast Interested in being on the podcast? Know someone who might be? Send us an email -...
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Episode 1 - Introduction to Tough Love and Meet the Hosts!
Hello everyone, we are so excited to share the first episode of the Tough Love Podcast with you! In this episode, we explain how we met, how we conceptualized the podcast, and share our journeys with adoption so far. Find us on Instagram! Share your story! @tough.love.podcast Interested in being…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For Adoptees & Adoptive Parents. We share stories, insights, and conversations about adoption.Instagram: @unearthingadoption
HOSTED BY
Glenna Boggs and Lauren Fishbein
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