In this moving episode of Deepish, hosts Chelsey and Sammy welcome Lauren Wenn, who shares her incredible and inspirational journey of adopting her baby boy, Asa. Lauren opens up about the adoption process, the emotions involved, and the unique bond she shares with Asa's biological parents. She also dives into her entrepreneurial ventures, personal growth, and the importance of following intuition. This episode is a beautiful testament to love, resilience, and the unexpected paths life can take.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement
00:26 Lauren Wen's Adoption Journey
00:57 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Career
01:14 Personal Insights and Wisdom
02:18 Podcast Promotion and Listener Engagement
02:46 Welcoming Lauren Wen to the Podcast
03:04 Lauren's Background and Early Life
03:57 Family Dynamics and Relationships
05:53 Mission Experience and Marriage
13:51 Early Married Life and Career Beginnings
14:45 Entrepreneurship and Featured Female
21:25 Balancing Career and Family
26:55 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Identity
27:15 Infertility and Career: Finding Purpose
29:32 Financial Pressures and Working Moms
31:51 The Emotional Journey of Adoption
33:52 Navigating the Decision to Adopt
45:49 The Adoption Process: Classes and Preparation
49:59 Connecting with Birth Parents
57:11 The Moment of Connection: Finding Our Child
59:11 Navigating Early Pregnancy and Uncertainty
59:39 First Meeting with the Birth Mother
01:00:17 Building Trust and Understanding
01:03:11 The Story of King Solomon and the Two Mothers
01:05:04 Commitment to Open Adoption
01:13:27 Temporary Custody and Legal Processes
01:18:13 Emotional Challenges and Support Systems
01:23:13 Reflections and Advice on Adoption
