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Today I'm talking with Brittany Hartley! We discuss the impact of adoption, and deconstructing Mormonism, me as an adoptee and Brittany as an adopted parent. We explore topics such as the trauma of adoption, the ethical considerations of adoption, the importance of cultural connection, and the challenges of racial identity. We also touch on the internalized racism and shame that can be perpetuated by religion, our experiences with motherhood and the existential crisis that can arise from losing all anchors in life. We explore the feelings of uncertainty and the void that can arise when leaving a religious community, as well as the impact of adoption on their sense of connection and bonding with their children. Overall, our conversation highlights the healing and growth that can come from embracing vulnerability and redefining one's own values and spirituality as women and mothers.
01:18 The Impact of Adoption on Children and Families
04:48 The Importance of Acknowledging Racial Identity in Adoption
09:08 The Role of Shame and Anxiety in the Context of Religion and Adoption
15:49 Nihilism and the Loss of Anchors in Life
34:48 The Void and the Path of Uncertainty
36:44 Rebuilding Anchors and Rituals
38:56 Making Peace with Death and Embracing Uncertainty
40:14 Taking Risks into Authenticity
41:35 The Gifts and Terrors of the Void
42:25 The Healing Power of Psilocybin Mushrooms
44:58 The Impact of Religion on Motherhood
46:44 Reframing Values and Rituals
49:00 Finding Safety in Science and Authenticity
51:45 Creating Family Culture and Rituals
52:12 Respecting Individual Paths and Choices
53:30 Shifting from Leading to Holding Hands
55:34 Shadow Work in Motherhood57:21Leaving Gifts Behind
01:00:57 Defining Values and Creating Family Culture
01:02:44 The Gift of Imperfection
01:04:35 Maintaining Connection and Supporting Individual Paths
