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The Empowered Adoptee Podcast — 83 episodes

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Reclaiming Peace and Reframing Triggers as Invitations

2

Seollal Reflections: Navigating Change, Compassion, and the Year of the Fire Horse

3

From Unrest to Agency: Transforming White Supremacy into Peaceful Activism

4

Collective Trauma, the Nervous System, and Finding Safety in Uncertain Times

5

Family Constellations Healing with Kyla Mitsunaga

6

Let THEM - Reclaiming Our Freedom and Power

7

NAAM Roundtable with Margot, Mihyun, Josh, and Kim

8

Reclaiming NAAM: How National Adoption Month Became National Adoptee Month

9

Finding Her Tribe: Kim Shares Her Unique Positive Adoptee Perspective

10

From Coping to Healing: Adoptee Addictions and the Path to Wholeness

11

Coming Into Consciousness: Gianna's Journey of Rebirth and Reclaiming Her Identity

12

✨ Face to Face with Truth: An Interview with Mindy, Korean American Adoptee & Intuitive Face Reader

13

Unpacking Han, Finding Jeong: A Korean Adoptee Narrative

14

Kirsten Mathis 3.0: Navigating Growth & Change as a Korean Adoptee

15

Healing the Mother Wound and Finding Peace From Within

16

Mike Malloy Returns: Psychedelic Healing, PTSD & the Adoption Journey

17

Paper Cuts and Power: Navigating Adoption Microaggressions

18

Love beyond the Orphanage - Interview with Julie Duvall, Part 2

19

Heading to KAAN: Calming Nerves and Connecting with our KAD Community

20

Why Do Breakups and Loss Hurt So Much—and How Do We Heal From Them?

21

Understanding Self-Sabotaging Behavior As Adoptees

22

Kari Rudd: A Whole New World, A Whole New Me

23

Adoptee Mental Health: Stories, Struggles & Strength

24

Julie Duvall's Journey as an Aged-Out Orphan in Korea: A Story of Seeking Family and Connection

25

What Does AAPI Month Mean to Asian American Adoptees?

26

Visiting Korea as an Adoptee: What No One Tells You

27

Understanding Attachment Styles as Adoptees: How Early Bonding Shapes Our Relationships

28

Vagus Nerve Activation Tools for Adoptees

29

Honoring Our Truth: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Findings & Their Impact on Adoptees

30

A Panel Discussion with Nate Choi and Kirsten Mathis: Advocating For Our Rights and Expressing Our Truth

31

Finding Safety in Uncertain Times: A Guided Meditation for Adoptees

32

Befriending Anxiety: Transforming Anxiety Into Self Trust

33

Am I enough? Letting Go Of Unworthiness

34

Dear White Adoptive Families: Here's What We Want You To Know About Us

35

Healing, Identity, and Advocacy: A Conversation with Dr. Hollee A. McGinnis

36

How To Cultivate Unshakable Self-Love As An Adoptee

37

From Adoption to Advocacy: Leah Brighton’s Journey of Reconnection & Leadership

38

Breaking Boundaries: Rob 'Loebz' on His KAD Journey Through Hip Hop and B-Boy Culture

39

Kaleena Bliss: A KAD Following Her Culinary Passion From Pacific Northwest To Top Chef

40

How Adoption Impacts our Relationships: Part Two

41

How To Manifest Anything You Want in 2025

42

Highlights From Our Guests in 2024

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Reflections From 2024: A Conversation Full of Insights, Relatable Moments, and Inspiration as Laurie and Claire Prepare to Step Boldly Into 2025

44

Jenna Lee Kim: Connector, Ally, and Advocate For Adoptees On A Journey to Finding Their Truth

45

Navigating Holiday Triggers: Turning Triggers Into Opportunities for Growth and Connection

46

Going Deep with a Deep South Korean Adoptee

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Finding Unconditional Love: Su Brooks healing journey through pets

48

Amplifying Adoptee Voices: Honoring National Adoptee Awareness Month

49

Mike Malloy's Journey and Navigating whats True.

50

Connecting with our Ancestors: Practices and Rituals for Healing and Personal Growth

51

EFT Tapping and Somatic Breathwork Adoptee Workshop

52

Freeing Your Voice: A Journey with Phoenix Song, Trans Korean Adoptee and Sound Healer

53

The Hero's Journey of the Orphan Archetype

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A Day In The Life At The Empowered Adoptee Retreat and Q&A

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Sooki Jalali's Journey From Orphanage to Empowerment

56

Intersectional Identity and The Big 8: A Panel Discussion With Jolie, Laurie, and Claire

57

Ji Young: On What It Takes To Live in Seoul As A Differently Abled Korean Adoptee

58

The Empowered Adoptee Retreat Live Updates With Laurie, Claire, and Jolie

59

KADs Navigating IBPOC Communities and Spaces: An Interview With DeLa Dos

60

New Directions: Laurie and Claire Share Podcast Updates and Upcoming Events

61

Healing Through Somatic Movement: An Interview With Mihyun Lee

62

Finding Home: Creating Connection, Community, Support Networks, and Chosen Family

63

Breaking Stereotypes: Asian Misrepresentation in Media

64

Estrangement in Adoption: Unpacking the Adoptee Experience

65

Navigating Identity and Fatherhood: A Journey of Resilience with Nate Choi

66

Uncovering the Connection: Adoption and our Physical Health

67

Exploring Identity Through the Lens of a Bi-Racial 2nd Generation Korean Adoptee: A Conversation with Jolie Wermter

68

Dr. Hollee McGinnis: Reclaiming Korean Culture Through Food

69

Kirsten's Birth Mother Search and Reunion Story

70

Mental Health Awareness: Lauren Schlesinger's Journey From Depression to Freedom

71

The Empowered Adoptee Retreat Reflections

72

Korean Food For Healing Featuring Guests From The Empowered Adoptee Retreat

73

How to Apply a Growth Mindset To Relationships and Intimacy

74

Review of Return to Seoul - A Journey of Identity and Belonging

75

How Adoption Impacts Your Relationships

76

The Power of Somatic Breathwork On Your Healing Journey

77

How To Use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) On Your Healing Journey

78

Learning From The History of Korean Adoption To Empower Our Present

79

Back To The Homeland

80

How To Shift Your Mindset

81

Our Adoptee Healing Journeys

82

Exploring Identity: Growing Up As Transracial Adoptees

83

Meet Your Co-Hosts Laurie and Claire