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Voices of AdoptionDiamonds, Not Trash Cans: A Path to Thriving for Adoptees with Simon BennIn this continuation of our two-part conversation with Simon Benn, host of the Thriving Adoptees podcast, Donna Pope host of Voices of Adoption, digs deeper into what it actually takes to move toward greater stability and growth.Building on the rock paper scissors metaphor from Part 1, this episode focuses on practical application. Together, they discuss how adoptive parents can better support their children, why personal work matters, and what tools can help adoptees recognize their inherent worth.Helping Others Find WholenessSimon explains that parents often need to begin by recognizing their...
2026-01-2200 min
Voices of AdoptionRock, Paper, Scissors: A New Metaphor for Adoption Healing with Simon BennIn this episode of Voices of Adoption, host Donna Pope interviews Simon Benn, creator and host of Thriving Adoptees, a podcast with over 620 episodes dedicated to helping adoptees heal, grow, and thrive. Simon shares his adoption story, the moment a teddy bear revealed a connection to his birth mother he never knew existed, and the metaphor he developed to challenge one of adoption's most accepted theories.Understanding the JourneySimon was adopted from Liverpool in early 1967 and grew up near York, England. At 40, his parents returned a box of childhood items, including a teddy...
2026-01-1500 min
Mindset Movie ReviewsThe Running Man (2025) - Glen Powell, Sienna Benn, Alyssa Benn - Movie ReviewIn this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at The Running Man (2025). Directed by Edgar Wright, starring Glen Powell, Sienna Benn, and Alyssa Benn. â Rating: 3.0/5 đ IMDb: 6.5/10 đŹ Genre: Action, Adventure, and Sci-Fi â± Runtime: 133 minutes đ
Release Year: 2025 đ„ Watch the full video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuYsuqhAKWI Follow the podcast for more honest movie reviews â no fluff, no hype.
2026-01-0704 min
ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real TalkVlog 22: ADOPTION MATTERS: Real People, Real Life, Real Talk with Guest, Simon BennJoin co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adult adoptee and adoption coach, Simon Benn. Mr. Benn is also the driving force behind the "Thriving Adoptees Podcast." A warm, delightful United Kingdom native, he's an informative guest with helpful positive insight into living life beyond adoption as he shares his own personal journey from anger to acceptance to joy. As an adoption coach, he has assisted adoptive parents and adoptees live life beyond adoption's trauma. As Simon says, his work with others is "Trauma Informed...
2025-11-1937 min
Mahto Warriors - The PodcastMahto Warriors - Episode 4 - Simon BennSimon Benn joins us today from the UK. Simon runs a Podcast called Thriving Adoptees where he helps people thrive instead of just survive. We dive deep into Simons past and a letter he reads from his birth mother.#thrivingadoptees #simonbenn #vinadoptee #mahtowarriorspodcast
2025-11-0446 min
Souled-Out SuccessInterview with Adoption Specialist Simon BennSimon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesnât ever remember not knowing. He didn't experience any conscious adoption trauma until 40 when he found out his childhood teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That kickstarted a healing journey exploring trauma, his roots and who he is.Heâs spent 18 years doing this and continues to be fascinated by it all. Now, he trains adoptive parents and adoption professionals so they can thrive along with their kids a...
2025-08-1846 min
The Anna Jinja ShowSimon Benn & Thrive BookSimon Benn's Vision: How Your 250 Words Can Transform Adoptee Lives |Â The moment that changes everything often looks ordinary. For Simon Benn, it was learning at age 40 that his childhood teddy bear came from his birth mother. "A volcano of anger erupted," he shared on The Anna Jinja Show. That moment launched him into a journey that would eventually help thousands of adoptees thrive. Now, Simon is asking for something that seems small but could create massive ripple effects: your 250 words.Here's where people contribute to the book https://forms.g...
2025-07-3128 min
Family Matters'What Has Worked for You?' Simon Benn asks for your insights on trauma and healingIn this episode of Family Matters, host Sarah speaks with Simon Benn - adoptee, trainer, and host of the Thriving Adoptees podcast. They explore identity, healing, and how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives. Simon shares personal insights from his own adoption experience, introduces his new book project for adoptive parents, and invites listeners to contribute their wisdom.Want to take part? Submit your insight (50â250 words) by 31 August 2025: https://forms.gle/93u641bZf2DzXDGs6Learn more about Simon and his podcast by visiting his website thrivingadoptees.com
2025-07-241h 00
The Adoption Roadmap PodcastEp. #55: Understanding Adoption Trauma with Simon BennIn this episode of the Adoption Roadmap podcast, Rebecca Gruenspan engages in a profound conversation with Simon Benn, an adoptee and podcast host, about the complexities of trauma in adoption. They explore the definitions of trauma, the importance of understanding one's own emotional baggage as an adoptive parent, and the journey towards healing and thriving. Simon shares his personal experiences and insights from his podcast, Thriving Adoptees, emphasizing the need for open communication, nurturing environments, and the significance of being trauma-informed. The discussion highlights practical strategies for adoptive parents to support their children and themselves in navigating the challenges...
2025-01-151h 16
Wandering Tree Âź, LLC PodcastS6:E2 Healing and Transformation Beyond Trauma with Thriving Adoptees Host Simon BennWhat if the very essence of who you are could remain untouched, even in the face of profound rejection and trauma? Join us for an insightful conversation with Simon Benn, the creative force behind the Thriving Adoptees Podcast, who courageously shares his personal journey of reaching out to his biological father. Despite facing rejection once again, Simon's story reveals the incredible resilience adoptees often possess, emphasizing that rejection often reflects the other person's struggles rather than our own worth. Together, we explore how Simon's experience serves as an inspiring testament to navigating the emotional complexities of reunion with strength...
2024-12-2835 min
Polly Talks Adoption & FosteringPolly Talks Adoption and Fostering: Thriving Adoptees with Simon BennPolly Talks with Simon Benn from Thriving Adoptees!In this episode of Polly Talks..., Polly sits down with Simon Benn, founder of Thriving Adoptees, for a powerful conversation about the lived experience of adoption. Simon shares his personal journey as an adoptee, exploring the emotional challenges, the search for identity, and the resilience that comes with navigating life after adoption.Simonâs work with Thriving Adoptees focuses on supporting adoptees in understanding and embracing their unique experiences, offering valuable insights into how to thrive beyond trauma and build a positive future. This conversation is a must-listen fo...
2024-11-241h 04
Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption IssuesEp123: Simon BennSimon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old, and is the founder of âThriving Adopteesâ podcast that honorably focuses on the issues adopted people face. Simon came out of the fog at 40 years old, and all was going well until he discovered that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This unleashed an eruption of anger, and feelings of rejection and of being unloved for Simon. This put him on his journey to heal and help others. 15 years later, Simon continues to support adoptees through his podcast, consulting, webinars. https://www.thrivingadoptees.com/Â
2024-08-1751 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveViscerally Whole With Elizabeth BarbourHave you felt separate? Alone? Elizabeth felt so separate that she thought she was an alien. So how did she get to that visceral feeling of wholeness? A deep dive into healing. Because that's where the gems are.Note from Elizabeth â I want to apologize for the incorrect usage of the phrase trauma bonding near the very end of the episode. I was looking for a way to describe adoptees commiserating with one another about a shared traumatic experience. Simonâs term of validation is more appropriate in this instance.Here's a bit about Elizabeth from...
2024-08-151h 06
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveWhat if? A SHORT episode with SimonGabor Maté says that the feeling we are not good enough is actually a belief that we are not good enough. And that's important given so many of us feel less than. Do beliefs seem more bustable than trauma seems healable? Listen in as I explore belief busting, hope and more in this short episode.
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2024-07-2906 min
Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland186. Simon Benn: "Be Inspired and Empowered by Your Lived Experience"Simon Benn is a returning guest.Simon was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesnât ever remember not knowing. He didn't experience any conscious adoption trauma until 40 when he found out his childhood teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That kickstarted a healing journey exploring trauma, my roots and who he is. Simon spent 17 years doing this and continues to be fascinated by healing, growing and thriving. Heâs interviewed over 400 people about this from the adoption constellation for the Thrivin...
2024-07-2331 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveFinding Home With Simon Benn and Guest Host Jude HungIn this special episode the interviewer becomes the interviewee! Listen as Simon shares his thoughts and experiences on home, childhood memories and ah-ha moments that have birthed in him a passion to help other adoptees find freedom and peace beyond the "Primal Wound".https://www.facebook.com/simonjbennhttps://www.facebook.com/thrivingadopteeshttps://www.thrivingadoptees.com/https://www.instagram.com/simonjbenn/https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjbenn/
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek...
2024-06-261h 10
The Anna Jinja ShowAn Episode Almost Missed: Simon Benn's Change of HeartJoin us for an unforgettable episode that almost didn't happen! As Anna prepared for her interview with Simon Benn, a passionate advocate for healing and resilience within the adoptee community, she shared the poem she had selected to guide their discussion about their adoption stories. Simon's intense reaction to and dislike of the poem initially led him to decline the invitation to appear on The Anna Jinja Show.Curious about what changed his mind? Tune in to find out why Simon ultimately chose to embrace this opportunity. Experience the impact of his decision as he courageously shares...
2024-06-1628 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveWilling & Curious With Trish DeutschHow open to change are you? How willing and curious to new ways to heal? Listen in as we go deep on how a method that initially felt a little weird helped Trish to feel better on the inside and enjoying better relationships on the outside. And there's the matter of being adopted back by her birth mother...Trish doesn't do social media, but is open to talking with others email me simon@thrivingadoptees.com and I will put you in touchÂ
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists a...
2024-05-3148 min
ADOPTION STRUGGLES AND SUPPORT | Adoption Trauma, Parenting Guides, Biblical Encouragement, Respite, Anxiety Bible Verses103 â An Adoption Story About His Teddy Bear: From Trauma Trigger to Symbol of Love With Simon BennThe most healing moment for me was actually getting my adoption file from the authorities and reading a letter from my birth mother about the teddy bear. It became abundant to me that the teddy bear was a symbol of her love, not a consolation prize.
Hi Neighbor,
Trauma can lie dormant for a long time, even decades. Unexpectedly, trauma can be triggered by the most seemingly innocent things.
Joining me today, is my neighbor from Great Britain, Simon Benn. Simon is an adoptee. The insights that he shares from his journey, I...
2023-12-1442 min
Claiming Your VoiceSimon Benn the Creator of Thriving AdopteesSimon Benn is the creator of the podcast Thriving Adoptees. As an adult Simon confronted the issue of his adoption and went on a search to find happiness. Today he is the host of his own podcast to help other adoptees share their story and as he says, to "help each other home" .
https://www.thrivingadoptees.com/
#adoptees #adopteefog #adoption #simonbenn #awareness
2023-11-1433 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveWhatâs Healing? & What Heals?How do we heal? The million dollar (pound or euro) question. Focusing on healing rather than trauma is a great start. Understanding what healing helps us to. Then we can get into the how to's and actions. I'd love your thoughts on this so email me at simon@thrivingadoptees.com
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2023-09-2020 min
The Everyday MysticThe Pathless Path w/ Simon BennMeet Simon Benn, a fellow explorer of the spiritual world and host of the Thriving Adoptees podcast. Simon and I connected when he asked me to come on to his podcast and in the pre-podcast conversation, I discovered his spiritual side. In this episode, youâll hear how Simon went from successful entrepreneur to even more successful human by realizing he had wounds to heal and consciousness to explore. Youâll hear about the moments that converged in Simonâs life to open him up to this path and how heâs evolved since. No doubt youâ...
2023-09-1552 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveAnswering The Identity Question With Simon BennThere's a LOT of secrecy and shame around adoption. So it's no wonder we are confused about our identity and wrong about our self worth. Â Listen in as I dive into our deepest questions: Who am I? What's wrong with me?
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2023-09-1221 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveAn Adoptee's Return To Jesus With Jane BlasioIf you're a Christian then you're going to love our very first unashamedly Christian interview. Jane goes deep into healing through Christ and I try to follow her. Do I keep up? Well listen in and make your own mind up. Then let me know! She takes a very intimate look at her off and on relationship with Jesus and what 'whole' means to her. Listen and be prepared to be stretched - in a good way. I know the interview stretched me and really enjoy that. Would you like to stretch me with a new take on thriving...
2023-06-3045 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveThe Feelings Of Healing With Simon BennHealing is a word that's bandied about a lot in adoptee circles. But what does it mean? How do we heal? Listen in as I run through David Hawkins' Map Of Consciousness from the perspective of us adoptees. It's an incredibly valuable tool for our healing journey.Sir David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.,is  an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, psychiatrist, physician, researcher, lecturer and developer of the widely-known Map of ConsciousnessŸThe map/ladder/scale https://www.reddit.com/r/ALLISMIND/comments/scf5r0/isnt_it_interesting_that_desire_is_so_low_on_th...
2023-05-1823 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveGetting Clear On Who You Are With Simon BennSimon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesnât ever remember not knowing. He didn't experience any conscious adoption trauma until 40 when he found out his childhood teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That kickstarted a healing journey exploring trauma, my roots and who he is.Heâs spent 16 years doing this and continues to be fascinated by it all and:working with 2,500 kids and parents in the UK and USA to increase kidsâ confiden...
2023-05-1714 min
Unraveling AdoptionWe Are Not Our Trauma with Simon BennIn this week's Unraveling Adoption podcast, Beth talks with Simon Benn, an adoptee living near York, England and host of Thriving Adoptees podcast. I was recently on his show, so I wanted him to be on our show as well. Trading podcasts across the globe. Simon has been on a healing journey for the last 13 or so years, after a discovery about his adoption that rocked his world. He wants to help other adoptees move toward healing with his podcast and webinars. =============== đ Sign up for Unraveling Adoption's email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX ===============...
2023-02-2729 minOnce Upon A Time...In Adopteeland103. Simon Benn : "Thriving Adoptees: Healing, Inspiration & Empowerment For Adoptees"Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and told about it so young he doesn't ever remember not knowing. He didn't experience any adoption trauma until he hit 40 when he found out his childhood teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That kickstarted a learning journey that led him to heal and then want to help others. He created the Thriving Adoptees podcast so guests can inspire listeners with their stories and empower them with their learnings. He also speaks at events for adoptees and adoptive parents.
2023-01-1752 min
Real World ParentingIs Adoption Trauma Defining? with Simon BennThis episode poses the question of how central is the adoptee identity to human identity? Are children's struggles adoption related or human related? Dr. Laura Anderson invites guest Simon Benn for a conversation around the lifelong impact of trauma.Simon Benn was adopted at 5 weeks old and has known this his whole life. It wasn't until 40 years old when he found out that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother that he started feeling intense anger about being unloved and not good enough. Simon turned to personal development to find happiness and eventually sold...
2022-08-1246 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveMaking Your Dream A RealityConnect with me at  www.simonbenn.co.uk email simon@thrivingadoptees.com
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2022-07-2920 min
Family By HeartHelping Families of Adoption Thrive w/ Simon Benn- Host of Thriving Adoptees PodcastIn this week's episode of Family By Heart, host, Dustin Gruss, speaks with Simon Benn, host of the Thriving Adoptees podcast.
In this episode Benn and Gruss discuss Benn's thriving podcast, some of the guests he has had and topics covered, Benn's idea of society being trauma obsessed versus hope obsessed, what his experience podcasting has taught him and Benn's experience being an adoptee himself.
Benn was adopted at just 5 weeks old and lived what he thought was a fairly normal life in the UK. But when he discovered around his 40th birthday that his...
2022-07-131h 01
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveWhat Makes An Adoption Successful?You can email Jane at jigsaw_51@yahoo.co.uk - please use Simon's Podcast in the subject line
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2022-07-051h 01
Cybee OnlineHistory of Modern Philosophy. by Alfred William BennThis book is a brief, but cogent discussion of Western philosophy-- from Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno through Descartes, Spinoza, and Leibniz, Hume, Berkeley and Kant, the German idealists and Hegel, and ending with such nineteenth century luminaries as Mill, Spencer, and Nietzsche. Enchanted with Copernicus, Bruno goes to the stake for positing an infinity of inhabited worlds. Descartes, a professed skeptic, manages to justify everything the Jesuits taught him at La FlĂšche, while Spinoza, in mystical awe, envisions a pantheistic cosmos in which thought and extension are one and the same thing--God. The British philosopher, A.W. B...
2021-12-035h 01
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHow International Transracial Adoptees Thrive With Dominic Paul Adoptee & AmbassadorDominic is an ambassador for IAC - The Centre for Adoption - the UK's only dedicated intercountry adoption charity.Connect with Dominic athttps://www.instagram.com/dominicpaul91/IACâs mission is to place children from all parts of the world, both in the UK and overseas, in loving families and to work in a fair, transparent and professional manner with all individuals who need our services.Find out more athttps://www.icacentre.org.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/iacadoptionhttps://twitter.com/AdoptAbroad...
2021-10-191h 01
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeyond Trauma & Hurt With Schylar Baber Adoptee & Executive DirectorHere's the link we discuss in the podcast:https://voice-for-adoption.org/family-portrait-projectSchylar, a Montanan, joined Voice for Adoption in May 2016. Schylar has dedicated his professional and volunteer life to the belief that children and youth in the child welfare system need respect, support, and family. Schylar has a bachelorâs in professional and technical communications from Montana Tech and a masterâs in public administration from the University of Montana.He has served as president of the board of Montana Court Appointed Special Advocates, secretary of the boards of ChildWise Institute, and Fost...
2021-10-1854 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveA Guide To Family Wellbeing With Kristin Orphan Foster/Adoptive Parent & Founder/Executive DirectorGet the picture of the Family Wellness House Kristin talks about herehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hc5YKcrj0XJuIr1IvVW-z6W7QqaYO9OB/view?usp=sharingConnect with Kristin herehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-orphan-5b2a8113a/Finally Home is a non-profit whose mission since 2008 is to equip foster, adoptive and kinship families to build healthy homes where kids can heal. Over the years all kinds of families have benefited from Finally Home's programs and products which are designed to give parents the tools they need to h...
2021-10-141h 00
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveConnection & Empowerment With Kaycee Stanley Adoptive Mom & FounderHere's a bit about Kaycee and her family from their website"With a love for Jesus, kids, and stories, Kaycee and her husband Pete had always planned to adopt. In 2016, while Kaycee was working as a youth pastor, they began dreaming about how to change the narrative around foster care adoption, especially within faith communities. Five months later, The Reel Hope Project was born and they began telling the stories of Minnesotaâs waiting kids. In 2019, they adopted their son, whom Kaycee met through a Reel Hope video shoot. As Executive Director and Founder, Kaycee leads the or...
2021-10-1346 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Your Kids Be Great With Eric Porter Dad, Founder & CEOHere's a bit about Eric from his team's website:"Trisha and I have been married since June 26, 1999. We have six kids Madison, Isaac, Robert, Kale, Kelsey, and Halle Jo. We had the joy of serving full time in student ministry from 2000 to 2012. We served for two years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area as youth pastors. Then we moved to Ozark, Missouri, and served as the junior high directors at James River Church for almost 10 years. In September of 2011, God called us out of local church ministry to become orphan care missionaries to equip churches to care...
2021-10-1152 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveInsights On Raising Kids Of A Different Race With Pam Sweetser Adoptive Mom & Executive DirectorPam and her husband Dan are the adoptive parents of two children, a daughter who was born in Korea in 1986 and a son who was born in India in 1989. Her children catapulted Pam into life and career interests she never imagined. Pamâs position as Executive Director has evolved over the past 20 years as she was a volunteer Executive Director for the first 7 years, then the only part-âtime paid staff person, then a full-âtime paid position, and finally to overseeing with the Board of Directors the addition of two more part-âtime paid staff. Pam and Heritage Camps fo...
2021-10-0750 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Kids Be Happy With Suzy Stanton Adoptive Mum & WriterHere's a bit about Suzy from her websiteHello, Iâm Suzy creator of We Made a Wish. Iâm an adoptive mum to two beautiful girls who crept into our hearts four years apart. We Made a Wish grew from my desire to create beautiful things to celebrate adoption and families. It brings together my love for adoption, shopping and writing.MagazineWe Made a Wish is a free digital adoption magazine, which raises awareness about adoption and shares experiences from all sides of the triangle. I created a blog not long afte...
2021-10-061h 02
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveShifting Our Perspective To Help Adopted Children Thrive With Joanna Ivey Adoptee & Adoptive ParentJoanna Ivey is an adoptee and adoptive parent and has been working in the field of adoption for 16 years. In her work with adoptive families, she meets couples/singles early in their adoption journey and is privileged to get to know them and learn about what brought them to adoption.She writes, âI often read hopeful adoptive parents write âWe feel called to adopt,â and while Iâm not here to judge anyoneâs faith or how they came to choose adoption, I will share with you why this, as an adoptee, is problematic. If youâve said the wor...
2021-10-0559 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveNavigating Grief & Loss With Hillary Merryfield Clinical Social Worker & FounderHillary Merryfield, M.S.W., L.S.C.S.W., L.C.S.W., Founder, and Director, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri. She is a Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work and approved Mediator in the core and parent/adolescent areas as well as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. In addition to her adoption services and counselling, she has a general psychotherapy practice offering services to individuals, couples, and families.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-merryfield-13821750/Here's how she describes her agency:Adoption Option, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is...
2021-09-3053 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveFinding Hope In Who You Really Are With Candy McVicar Mom & Executive DirectorCandy McVicar is an author, inspirational speaker, and devoted advocate for families who are grieving a baby or child. Candy and her husband Stephen have been married and serving in ministry together for twenty-one years. After the stillbirth of their daughter Grace in 2001, they founded Missing GRACE Foundation which provides support, resources and a place of healing for families grieving a pregnancy or infant loss, infertility or adoption challenges. Candy serves as the Executive Director. Candy has extensive experience working with bereaved families and within healthcare systems. Candy facilitates grief support groups for parents and grandparents and pro...
2021-09-291h 05
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Kids Understand Adoption With Holly Marlow Mum & AuthorHolly Marlow is a British author and parent to biological and adopted children. Holly strives for a gentle/therapeutic parenting style and this has led her to create stories to help children to understand some of the emotional and practical complexities of adoption.https://hollymarlow.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holly-Marlow/e/B099V6HQ1Khttps://www.amazon.com/Delly-Duck-adoption-children-therapeutic/dp/1739916808/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=delly+duck&qid=1632817752&sr=8-1https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58693662-delly-duckhttps://twitter.com/hmarlowauthorhttps://www.facebook.com...
2021-09-2853 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveRiding The Adoption Rollercoaster With Zara Phillips Adoptee & AuthorIn 2008 Zara finished directing and producing an adoption documentary entitled âROOTS: UNKNOWNâ This educational and informative film focuses on the emotional influence adoption has on the adoptee and their families. Interviews and sound bites with adult adoptees, their families and children are mixed with artistic images of their art and creative expression. The film won Best Homegrown Documentary at The Garden State Film festival in New Jersey.In addition, Zara is also an author. Her book, âMother Meâ is about Zaraâs personal journey to motherhood from an adopteeâs point of view. âMother Meâ was published by BAAF (British...
2021-09-2748 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveNavigating The Complexities Of Adoption With Evan Hubbard Assistant Director of Clinical StrategyEvan has been in the field of social work for nearly a decade. Early in his career he gained experience working in child welfare and mentoring where he witnessed the powerful impact that one consistent adult could have on a young personâs life. Moved by this experience, he went on to receive his MSW where he focused on child welfare, LGBTQ youth, trauma and attachment. In addition to his MSW, Evan is also a LICSW and a has a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. Evan brings a diverse skill set to his role ranging from experiences providing clinical an...
2021-09-2457 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHow To Get Clear On Identity With Steve Kalb Transracial Adoptee & Director Of Post Adoption ServicesSteve Kalb, director of post adoption services, is an adult adoptee from the Midwest. He received his masters of social work in 2009 and is currently pursuing his Ph. D. in social work and social research, focusing on adoptee community and empowerment models. Since 2005, Steve has worked directly with hundreds of adoptees through the adoptee camps and birth search counseling. He has seen the need for, and benefit of, a strong adoptee community; that experience guides his adoptee advocacy work at Holt.Connect with Steve:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-kalb-b684a9a1/Holt inte...
2021-09-231h 18
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Adopted Kids Feel Safe With Norm Thibault Founder & OwnerNorman E. Thibault, PhD, LMFT graduated with his BS in Family and Human Development (FHD) in 1994. He went directly into his Master's program in FHD and Marriage and Family Therapy and graduated in 1998. He completed his PhD in Counseling Psychology in 2006. Norm has worked extensively in residential treatment, in his former private practice, and as the Clinical Director of At the Crossroads, an innovative young-adult transitional program in St. George. Throughout his nearly-20 years of clinical service, Norm has worked extensively with adopted persons and their families.Norm is a Clinical Fellow of the American Association for...
2021-09-2250 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnderstanding Ourselves With Brian Stanton Adoptee & FilmmakerFind out more about Brian and his incredible work:https://thebrianstanton.com/https://www.facebook.com/brian.stanton3https://www.atghostkingdom.com/https://www.instagram.com/thebrianstanton/https://www.facebook.com/ATghostkingdomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-stanton-63141a24/
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.
2021-09-2148 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveComing Alongside Our Kids To Help Them Heal With Darren Fink Adoptive Dad & PresidentDarren received his bachelors degree in visual fine arts. Since university, he has worked varying graphic design and social media management positions. He's an imaginative foster/adoptive parent that can get children to go to bed by inventing a detailed story about small, friendly creatures living throughout the house that only come out at night. Darren helped co-found Community Kids, a resource and networking 501(c)3 created to assist foster/adoptive families.https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenfink/Transfiguring Adoption develops media, resources, and tools that nurture growth in foster and adoptive children â strategically we focus on...
2021-09-2046 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBuilding Bridges With Kerry Bocook - Adoptive Mom/Sister & Adoption CounselorConnect with Kerryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-bocook-34261b83/Heart to Home Adoption Agency, LLC (HTH) is a licensed Kentucky adoption agency that provides home studies, post placement visits, adoptive and foster parent education and referrals to other professional agencies to prospective adoptive/foster parents in Kentucky seeking to adopt domestically. We offer face to face meetings to support our adoptive families and our placing parents.HTH also provides birth parent services such as pregnancy counseling and resource, medical and legal referrals. Heart to Home does not discriminate on the basis of race...
2021-09-1655 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveRaising Transracial Adoptees With Isaac Etter -Â Transracial Adoptee, Speaker & ActivistIsaac Etter is an activist and social entrepreneur. Isaac was transracially adopted at the age of two. He recently founded Identity a startup focused on providing accessible, diverse, and ethical adoption and foster care education. Isaac also co-founded an education and advocacy organization, SafeHouse Lancaster, where he was the co-executive director. SafeHouse Lancaster merged with YWCA Lancaster in July of 2021 and Isaac went to found Identity. Isaac also serves on the board of directors for The Keystone Business Alliance and CHI St Joseph Children's Health. They are also a frequent speaker in many different settings, including colleges, adoption agencies...
2021-09-1549 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeing Known & Loved For Who We Are With Herbie Newell President & Executive DirectorHerbie is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Childrenâs Services and its ministry arms. He holds a Masterâs of Business Administration in Accounting from Samford University. He worked with WAKM Companies, LLC, a prominent accounting firm, for several years as an independent auditor before being led to Lifeline in 2003 as Executive Director. From January 2004 to December 2008, he served as the president of the Alabama Adoption Coalition and was chosen as a Hague Intercountry Adoption evaluator and team leader by the Council of Accreditation. Under Herbieâs leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strate...
2021-09-141h 00
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveMaking Sense Of The Past To Be Happy In The Present With Sarah Gerstenzang - Adoptive Mom & Board PresidentSarah works as a therapist with foster and adoptive families in a private practice in Manhattan. Â She was formerly the Executive Director of the Coalition, the Associate Director of AdoptUsKids, and a Senior Policy Analyst at Childrenâs Rights. She holds a masterâs degree in social work from Columbia University. Her child welfare policy and practice experience includes research and publication on a range of foster care and adoption issues as well as presentations at national and international conferences. Sarahâs most recent book is Another Mother: Co-Parenting with the Foster Care SystemSarah has been a foste...
2021-09-1350 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveExpectations, Honesty & Raising An Interracial Adoptee With Karl Smith Adoptive DadKarl shares his family's story with humility, honesty and great insights. There's a big learnings around how his own perspectives on raising Catie have changed over time and how those changes have helped his daughter overcome some challenges to thrive. Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed
pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified
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2021-09-0949 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveThe Ultimate Healing Power With David Durovy Adoptive Dad & FounderDavid and Susan Durovy fostered 27 kids and adopted 4 from the Virginia foster care system at ages 6, 16, 17, and 21.He was the President of The Post Institute for 10 years and now writes articles for parents and professionals with adopted/foster children in their care.He is the Director of The LoveMore Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people learn to love one another, no exceptions. This requires an evolutionary move toward becoming more fully human by enlarging our capacity to love more.Here's the blog post he talks about on the podcast.https...
2021-09-0855 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveReal Learning With Adrienne Elliott Executive DirectorAdrienne Elliott has worked in all aspects of the child welfare system including intake, child protection, permanency and adoption. She was an adjunct faculty member for the University of Denver and Metropolitan State University and taught courses in Family Social Work, Foster Care and Adoption and co-taught a college level course for caseworkers and mental health professionals in Adoption Competence. Adrienne holds her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver and her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University. Adrienne just recently moved from Denver Colorado where she was the ED for a private non-profit adoption agency and...
2021-09-0740 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnderstanding Hair's Importance In Black Culture With Tamekia Swint Founder & Executive DirectorTamekia Swint founded Styles For Girlz, NFP, in 2010 after teaching a hair braiding class on a Missions Trip to Poland to a group of students at an English Language learning camp. Upon returning to the United States, an associate introduced her to a transracial adoptive mom who needed hair care for her two daughters. Pleased with Tamekia's work, Mary referred her to a network of adoptive parents, who also required hair care services for their little ones. They found a safe place to learn how to properly care for their transracial children's hair without judgment and negative criticism.Â
2021-09-0738 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveFrom Surviving To Thriving With Fiona Aitken DirectorFiona is responsible for service delivery and development across Scotland. Fiona manages a team of skilled and experienced staff members who have personal and professional experience allowing them to offer information, advice and support to adoptive families in Scotland.With a degree in Sociology and a qualification in Speech and Language therapy, Â Fiona comes from a child focussed professional background. Previous roles involved developing and coordinating family support services for children and families affected by disabilities, and working in a residential respite environment. She has a further qualification in Autism, and an interest in therapeutic interventions. Fiona b...
2021-09-0341 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeing Your Own Success Story With Xinthia Krielaart Interracial AdopteeXinthia was adopted from China and grew up in the Netherlands. She works in IT and volunteers with Adoptiepedia.Connect with her here https://www.linkedin.com/in/xinthiakrielaart/?originalSubdomain=nlThe Adoptiepedia Foundation is the first interest group for all Chinese and Taiwanese adoptees in the Netherlands. The target? Provide support, aftercare and safety to Chinese and Taiwanese adoptees. Adoptiepedia does this by means of projects, activities and a website to create as many possibilities as acceptance, connection and recognition.Find out more athttps://adoptiepedia.nl...
2021-09-0255 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveMoving Forward With Meaghan Carriere Late Discovery Adoptee & CounsellorHere's what Meaghan says about about herself:"I am a Master Therapeutic Counsellor (registered) and Late-Discovery Adoptee. A survivor of trauma and abuse. A wife and mother. For many years, I worked as a Birth Doula, and later as a Shantala Baby Massage Instructor. Our family has fostered teens, and been a perspective adoptive family at one time. In my counselling work, I use art, writing, and play as a primary means of emotional processing and healing in my work with youths.The work I do is healing, intuitive, rewarding, and creative. Expressive art and...
2021-09-0155 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeyond Post Adoption Depression Syndrome With John DeGarmo Foster & Adoptive Father & ConsultantBorn in 1969, leading international foster care expert, consultant, and TED Talk speaker Dr. John DeGarmo has worn many hats throughout his life. Singing and dancing while touring around the world in the international super group, Up With People, serving as a D.J. at four different radio stations on two different continents, working in the professional wrestling industry, teaching English and Drama at the high school and college level, director of The Foster Care Institute, and founder and national development director of Never Too Late, a residential group home for boys in foster care. Dr. DeGarmo has had a v...
2021-08-3139 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnderstanding Birth Mothers With Lesley Bergeron Director of Outreach and EducationSt Elizabeth Foundation is a non-profit adoption agency in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Find out more about them athttps://stelizabethfoundation.org/https://www.facebook.com/stelizabethfoundation/https://www.instagram.com/saintelizabeth88/https://twitter.com/stelizabeth88https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5a1SigRo4vOyKJPBNUlIjQ/featured#adoption #adoptionawareness #adoptionevent #adoptionislove #adoptionjourney#adoptionlove #adoptionresponsable #adoptions #adoptionstories #adoptionstory#adoptionsupport #adoptiontails #search #birthmother #biomom #YouCanAdoptÂ
Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Se...
2021-08-3039 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeyond Grief With Angie Brunhart Adoptee & DirectorConnect with Angie athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angie-brunhart-8a1b246/Adoption Services are a licensed private, non-profit Wisconsin Adoption agency with offices in Appleton, Milwaukee, and Waukesha. They serve adoption needs throughout Wisconsin.    Find out more about agency athttps://www.adoptionservicesinc.com/https://www.facebook.com/adoptionservicesinchttps://www.instagram.com/adoptionservicesinc/#adoption #adoptionawareness #adoptionevent #adoptionislove #adoptionjourney#adoptionlove #adoptionresponsable #adoptions #adoptionstories #adoptionstory#adoptionsupport #adoptiontails #search #birthmother #biomom #YouCanAdopt
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2021-08-271h 08
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Adoptees To Peace With Heather Hails Executive DirectorHeather originally joined the DPA family in 2011 and served as the Child Placement Supervisor for six years. After living out-of-state for a year, she was thrilled to re-join the team in 2018 as Executive Director.Heather has long had a heart for children and families and became interested in adoption during college through an internship at an adoption agency. Throughout her career, she has worked in many areas of the field, including infant and older child adoptions as well as international adoption and foster care. Most recently, Heather served as a Clinical Manager for an intensive in-home therapy pro...
2021-08-2648 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnderstanding Ourselves With Ian Forber-Pratt International Transracial Adoptee, Director Of Global Advocacy & CEOConnect with Ian at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-forber-pratt-753b0311/Here's what  The Institute For Child Welfare Innovation is all about:"Here at the Institute we promote logical, effective and healing child welfare services that produce great results. We challenge the mindset of old-school thinkers, and we bring passion, patience and experience to the table. But weâre always ready to learn more!For us, we demand that children, families and communities are treated fairly and equitably. We demand that systemic racism and inequality is eliminated as a factor when making decisions abo...
2021-08-2550 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnpacking Our Own Baggage As Adoptive Parents With HollyAnn Petree Mom & Executive DirectorHollyAnn and her husband John founded Addyâs Hope in 2005 after a personal tragedy during an adoption. John and HollyAnn have 9 children: Paizley, CallieAnn, Noah, Toben, Ava, Madison, Journey, Ella and Deacon. HollyAnn has been involved in the adoption community in various roles since 2001 when she and John adopted their oldest son. HollyAnnâs first official title in the adoption world was âMomâ and this greatly impacts the way she views her role at Addyâs Hope. HollyAnn served as an adoption advocate for America World Adoption Agency in 2003 and 2004. HollyAnn also worked with a local home study service provider w...
2021-08-2457 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Adoptees See Who They Are With Karen Perez - Adoptee & CEO and Liam Dempsey Foster/Adoptive ParentKaren leads Texas Foster Care and Adoption Services. Connect with Karen athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-perez-9b2212b0/Texas Foster Care and Adoption Services is a private non-profit child placing agency licensed by the State of Texas. The organization was formed by like-minded individuals, dedicated to the mission of making a real difference in the lives of children in the State of Texas.The number of foster children are growing more and more every year. Today more than ever, we face the growing issue of needing more foster parents in Texas...
2021-08-2337 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveChanging The Narrative With Jodi Gill & Josh Heitzmann AdopteesJodi is the President of The Adoptee Group and Josh is  their mental health director. The Adoptee Group was founded in 2020 to serve the Korean adoptees. It was later decided to support all adoptees and the adoption community. The group grew to 23 volunteers in the early stages. In 2021, their organization will launch TAG Network, a program that will offer mentors for youth age adoptees, coaches for adult age adoptees and mental health professional support for all adoptees. They will also launch TAG Cares, a funding program that will support the expenses for mental health professional sessions.www.t...
2021-08-171h 11
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeing Open With Steffany Aye Mom & Executive DirectorHere's what Steffany says about herself "I have been a part of the adoption field since 1993 and found it to be very rewarding. I was introduced to the field of adoption in college while obtaining my first masterâs degree in Family Life Education and Consultation. I had always had an interest in unplanned pregnancy and infertility, but it was not until this point that I began to see how it all fit together.While obtaining my second masterâs degree in Social Work, I had the opportunity to also study Hospital and School Social Work. I thoroughl...
2021-08-161h 03
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Adopted Children See Who They Really Are With Tracy Whitney Mom & Content ManagerConnect with Whitney at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-whitney-9270a312b/Creating a Family is the national adoption & foster care education and support nonprofit. Their mission is to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Their vision is that every adopted and foster child has a family who understands their unique gifts and challenges and is equipped to help them thrive. All of their resources are expert-based and trauma-informed.Find out more about Creating A Family at:https://creatingafamily.org/https://www.faceb...
2021-08-1252 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveAttachment, Faith & FASD With Sandra Flach Mom & Co-FounderSandra Flach is a  wife, mom of eightâfive through adoption, and Mimi to five precious grandchildren. Her heart and calling is to encourage and equip adoptive and foster parents and to inspire Christians to tangibly care for children and families in crisis as co-founder of Justice For Orphans.For more about Sandra visit:https://www.sandraflach.com/https://twitter.com/sandraflachjfo?lang=enJustice for Orphans exists to rally the Church for the cause of the fatherless. We INSPIRE, EDUCATE and EQUIP the Body of Christ toward adoption, foster care, glo...
2021-08-111h 00
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSecurity & Support With Brenda Farrell Head of Fostering & AdoptionFind out more about Brenda here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-farrell-5b20359a/?originalSubdomain=ukBarnardos are the largest not-for-profit fostering and adoption agency in the UK and have over 100 years' experience of placing children with families. They find, train and support carers and adoptive families so they can transform childrenâs lives.Thomas Barnardo set up a âragged schoolâ to help disadvantaged children in 1867. Now theyâre helping hundreds of thousands of children, young people, parents and carers across the UK. They donât abandon children because of who they are or wh...
2021-08-1050 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveUnderstanding Adoptees' Rights With Greg Luce Adoptee & Adoptee Rights LawyerGreg was adopted at 7 days old, find out more about him at:https://twitter.com/gregoryluce?lang=enhttps://gregoryluce.com/He's a lawyer working exclusively for adult adopted people, find out more at:https://adopteerightslaw.com/https://www.facebook.com/adopteerightslawhttps://twitter.com/adopteelaw/He's also the founder of a  national U.S. nonprofit tax-exempt organization with an unwavering commitment to equality for all adopted people find out more at:https://adopteesunited.org/https://www.facebook.com/AdopteesUnited/
2021-08-0952 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHelping Adoptive Children Thrive At School With Renée Carter CEORenée Carter is the CEO of Adopt Change, which also operates the program My Forever Family NSW. Renée is also a member of the Institute Advisory Group for the independent research centre Institute of Open Adoption Studies (The University of Sydney) and is Vice Chair of the NSW Committee on Adoption and Permanent Care (COAPC).Renée is a member of Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a strong background in communications and executive management, along with board level experience in corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Her experience includes three years as Chair of charity Chi...
2021-08-0644 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSeeing Life Differently Rich Valenza Adoptive Dad, Founder & CEORich Valenza is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RaiseAChild. As the father of two children adopted through Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, Rich understands firsthand the trials and tribulations of LGBT community members and of single parents who seek to build families.In addition to his personal experience, he brings the knowledge gained from serving five years as a board member and three years as the president of The Pop Luck Club, which promotes the well-being of gay prospective parents, gay parents, and their children.In establishing RaiseAChild, Rich...
2021-08-0459 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSeeing We Are Loveable With Joe Soll Adoptee & PsychotherapistCheck out Joe at:https://www.adoptionhealing.com/https://www.facebook.com/joe.sollhttps://twitter.com/joesoll1?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joesoll/Get his book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adoption-Healing-path-recovery-Soll-ebook/dp/B0032AMDN2https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032AMDN2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0#adoption #adoptionawareness #adoptionevent #adoptionislove #adoptionjourney#adoptionlove #adoptionresponsable #adoptions #adoptionstories #adoptionstory#adoptionsupport #adoptiontails #search #birthmother #biomom #YouCanAdopt #interracialadoption #diversity #primalwound #nancyverrier #joesoll
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2021-08-0359 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveDiscovering Who We Are With Ranjanna Mariia Hvenegaard Adoptee & Adoption Life CoachHere's a bit about Ranjanna "I am passionate about empowering you and your child to rise above and beyond your challenges and lead the life you truly deserve.I work with meditation, gratitude and breathing exercises, using a combination of NLP coaching techniques and âHunaâ, the ancient Hawaiian healing technique to increase spirituality and energy.What if you could experience and connect on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level with a Higher Power? Something that gives you the tools and confidence to bring into your life whatever you desire? We are all c...
2021-08-0244 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSearching For Relatives With DNA - A Beginner's Guide With Brianne Kirkpatrick FounderHere's what Brianne says about herself:"I am an innovator at the intersection of genealogy and DNA with a passion for ancestry testing and other DNA testing that helps people understand more about their past, present, and potential future. My diverse background includes clinical genetic counseling, research, project coordination, public speaking, writing, social media engagement, and multi-media development. I excel in visual, audio, and text-based communication of complex information to the lay public, students, and other professionals. Through my private practice, Watershed DNA, I provide genetic counseling and DNA consultations, support for those with unexpected DNA findings...
2021-07-2951 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveDiversity & Adoption With Ade Larigo Social Worker & CEOAde offers bespoke recruitment package for fostering and adoption panels. Matching individuals that hold diverse skills and bring valuable experiences with requirements that meet fostering and adoption panels. Train and coach panel members. Consultancy and review of central list composition. Mentorship for panel members.Find out more athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adelarigo#adoption #adoptionawareness #adoptionevent #adoptionislove #adoptionjourney#adoptionlove #adoptionresponsable #adoptions #adoptionstories #adoptionstory#adoptionsupport #adoptiontails #search #birthmother #biomom #YouCanAdopt #interracialadoption #diversity
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2021-07-2831 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBreaking Free With Nathan Ross Adoptee, Therapist And National Child Welfare ConsultantHere's a little about Nathan :"I am a therapist and national child welfare consultant who uses my life, educational, and professional experiences to improve the foster care system throughout North America. I entered foster care when I was 10 after significant abuse and neglect, as well as insufficient child welfare interventions, resulted in two of my siblings dying. Once in care, I received a wealth of supports and services that allowed me to heal and thrive, and I was later adopted. Upon discovering that my foster care experience was unique, I made the decision to center my career...
2021-07-271h 01
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHow To Help Your Children Feel Loved With Jamie Beaglehole Adoptive Dad & BloggerJamie and Tom are proud dads via adoption to their two handsome sons, Lyall and Richard.  Their boys had a rough start to their little lives so their mission is to provide their lads with extraordinary experiences and memories.Visit the Daddy & Dad blog where they share all the highs and lows of adoptive parenting, collaborate with global family brands and respond to the latest LGBT news and current affairs.https://www.daddyanddad.co.uk/Connect with them at:https://www.instagram.com/daddyanddad/https://www.linkedin.com/in/be...
2021-07-2653 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveSeeing Our Inner Strength With Zack Fried Adoptee & Associate Director Zack is the oldest of 10 kids. He first spoke at the adoption agency his mom founded when he was 13. He went onto work there after college. As Associate Director, Zack is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Adoption STAR. His position includes accomplishing compliance objectives, establishing compliance standards, and taking the lead on the planning and organization of site visits and licensing reviews. He is also responsible for supervising staff, human resources, and enhancing a client experience through quality assurance, etc. Zack also oversees Adoption STARâs satellite offices and programs. Zack first joined the agen...
2021-07-231h 04
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveBeyond Trauma With Richard Adoptive Dad & PodcasterListen to Richard's podcast here:https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/adoption-adventuresHear his interview with me here:https://uk-podcasts.co.uk/podcast/adoption-adventures/meet-simon-bennFind out more here:https://www.adoptionadventures.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/adoption.adventures/https://www.facebook.com/adoption.adventureshttps://twitter.com/adoptionadvent1?lang=en#adoption#adoptionawareness#adoptionevent#adoptionislove#adoptionjourney#adoptionlove#adoptionresponsable#adoptions#adoptionstories#adoptionstory...
2021-07-2200 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveFrom Angry & Scared To Thriving With Phil Watson Adopter, Birth Father & MorePhil describes himself as "a foster carer, recruiter of foster carers for Liverpool City Council, adopter, birth father and purveyor of quality compost."More about him at:https://fosteringandadoptionwithphil.com/https://twitter.com/philwatson184?lang=enLiverpool City Council Fostering Service is the Local Authority fostering service responsible for over 1,500 looked after children in Liverpool. Their priority is the welfare of our children and young people. They are not-for-profit and as much as possible they use their own foster carers to look after children so they can support them in their loc...
2021-07-2152 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveAdvocating For Adoptees With Cathy Murphy Adoptive Parent & Executive Director & Princess Land Youth Lead MentorPrincess Land is an adoptee who inspires other adoptees to find their voice and advocate for themselves and other adoptees. Find out more about her at:https://linktr.ee/PrincesslanddCathy Murphy is the adoptive mother of 2 grown up children and leads The Adoption Council of Canada. Find out more about her at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-murphy-b8248917/https://twitter.com/cathylmurphyott?lang=enFind out more about their advocacy program at:https://www.adoption.ca/youth-speak-outFind out more about the Council at:
2021-07-2048 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveFrom Surviving To Thriving With Tiegan Boyen - AdopteeTiegan is an adoptee who uses her experiences to help train, teach and provide her perspective to those working with children and young people.Tiegan has worked closely with youth groups in North Yorkshire, including as part of the Young Inspectors. The Young Inspectors inspect local services to see what they do well and what improvements they need to make to ensure services are led by the needs of young people.Tiegan became interested in sharing her experiences after joining an adoption group which gave her the chance to share her views and experiences on...
2021-07-1948 min
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveHow To Find Birth Relatives With Paul Field Adoptee And WebmasterHere's what Paul says  on his website:"My name is Paul Field, and I was an Adoptee born in Kingston, London, England, and grew up on the Isle of Wight.I went to Wroxall Primary, Ventnor Middle and Sandown High Schools.When I left school, I went to work for Videotron Cable TV, on West Quay Rd, in Southampton.I also worked for GEC Avery, now known as Avery Berkel, before moving to the United States in January of 1994,where I met my wife, Denise (pictured above), and had my d...
2021-07-161h 23
Thriving Adoptees - Let's ThriveLove, Magic & Honesty with Nancy August Adoptive Mom"I truly believe in life, there are no coincidences. We each have a road that weâre destined to travel.This is my very personal story, about the long road I traveled towards motherhood. All I longed for was a baby in a baby carriage and to be called mom." Nancy AugustConnect with Nancy on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/nancyaugust04Check out the book she talks about in the interview:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lucky-Penny-Nancy-August-ebook/dp/B0951BS212/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1626341300&refinements=p_27%3ANancy+August&s=digital-text&sr...
2021-07-1545 min
AspireSimon Smart: History Teacher to Public TheologianSimon Smart is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity.
Simon told us about his unexpected journey into vocational public Christian ministry, advice for communicating the Christian faith in our current post-Christian age, and advice for people considering entering public Christian ministry like himself.
2021-07-1242 min
Raising Remarkable TeenagersConfidence & imbuing confidence when raising teenagers - with Simon BennWhat is confidence and can we imbuing confidence in our teens? let's find out from Simon Benn.
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2021-05-0147 min
The Adoption Squad: Not Your Mother's PodcastEpisode 18- A Conversation with Simon BennMary speaks with Simon Benn, an adoptee and coach empowering adoptees and adopters to T.H.R.I.V.E. Simon shares his adoption story, and how it led him to his work. Connect with Simon Benn via his website: https://www.simonbenn.co.uk/Listen to our conversation here: https://linktr.ee/theadoptionsquad
2021-01-0637 min
Small Business Marketing - Then and NowEpisode Six - Simon Benn, T.H.R.I.V.E. Family CoachI had a great conversation with Simon Benn, a coach who works with adoptive families to empower their children to T.H.R.I.V.E. - Trust - Better Communication, Stronger TrustHappiness - Choose HappinessResilience - Bounce Back BrilliantlyIdentity - Love Being YouVision - Create The Future You WantEnergy - The Ultimate Energy ElevatorHe shares how he has grown his business and how he has...
2020-12-2425 min
Barely Braided: A Disorderly Parenting PodcastEpisode 27: Simon Benn Shares His Experiences & Insight as an Adoptee & Parenting CoachI was so pleased to meet and speak with Simon Benn. The insight he shares as an adoptee is invaluable. He describes what he remembers of his adoption as an infant, his childhood, and how those experiences shaped him as an adult. We discuss personal development, identity, familial honesty, and more. To contact Simon, email simon@simonbenn.co.uk or visit his website at www.simonbenn.co.uk.
2020-12-1753 min
Soulfulvalley PodcastBullyproofing Children, Confidence, Resilience & Adoption with Chidrens Happiness Coach Simon BennIn today's episode Simon Benn and I discuss Bullyproofing Children and building confidence and resilience Being a diamond His personal experience as an adopted child You can contact Simon at Simon's website Find Katie @soulfulvalley on twitter, fb & insta and email with any suggestions of questions for guests or topics soulfulvalleypodcast@gmail.com Soulful Valley is a show for Empaths, Intuitives, Alignment Seekers, Spiritual Entrepreneurs and Heart Centred Business Owners and anyone looking for natural and alternative ideas to support their Mental, Spiritual & Emotional Wellbeing. I will be co-creating with Expert Coaches...
2020-11-2634 min