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Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive

Let"s thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what"s helped adoptees do all that... Email me at simon@thrivingadoptees.com if you"d like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.

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00:44:23

Meaning & Community With Andrew Lewis

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/19

Looking for inspiration? Andrew, father of three - including one through adoption - shares his insights on igniting our passion, finding meaning and community. A powerful and empowering episode.Andrew is a passionate supporter of foster care and adoption. Andrew launched the KPMG National Foster Care and Adoption Network in 2021, which has now grown to more than 45 of KPMG’s US offices. Focused initially on mentoring and coaching opportunities for new and prospective foster and adoptive parents, the

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00:51:04

Moving Beyond Pain With Tanya Kaanta

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/18

Looking for more peace and less pain? Listen in as Korean adoptee Tanya shares her learnings so far. We dive into healing, freedom with painful emotions and much more.Tanya is a Korean adoptee and former academic. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology and an M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education with a focus on intercountry adoption, identity formation, emotion work, advocacy, and agency. Prior to Ties, she worked 20 years in higher education supporting students, teaching sociology, and conducting

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00:55:08

Getting Comfortable With Meredith Shepard

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/15

What if thriving is being comfortable with where we are on our journey? Comfortable with what we don't know? Comfortable in our own skin? Listen in as adoption professional Meredith dives into comfort and lots more...Meredith Shepard joined Heart of Adoptions in August 2013 as the Adoptive Parent Coordinator. She works closely with waiting adoptive families handling day-to-day needs and assisting with matching adoptive families to birth families. In July of 2020 Meredith became the Director of

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00:36:13

Choosing To Thrive With Sharla Kinman

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/14

What if you could choose to thrive? Forgive others more easily. Feel spontaneous gratitude from within. Rise above your circumstances. Listen in as adoptee Sharla talks about choosing, her birth mother and much more. This is a truly incredible episode. Listen in with big ears.https://www.facebook.com/sharla.kinman 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.

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00:49:48

Holding Onto Hope With Morganne Crouser

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/13

Some believe that some kids and adults broken. That's downright demoralising, depressing and disheartening. There's no hope. Listen in as Morganne brings hope as we explore life beyond fear, finding new identities and more.www.facebook.com/people/Kaleidoscopes-Consulting/61575749055036/www.instagram.com/kaleidoscopesconsulting/www.linkedin.com/in/morgannecrouserhttps://jri.org/Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek

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00:53:37

Open To Change With Irene Steffas

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/12

Some say change is hard. What if believing that is keeping us stuck? Even if it's change for the better? What if we were open to change? Held our expectations more loosely? Questioned our beliefs more? Saw that our beliefs are made of thoughts so we can see them crumble? Listen in as we dive into changing expectations, giving up regrets and coming to a greater understanding.Irene Steffas is the founder of St. Nick’s Kids and served as the agency’s first Executive Director from 2019 to 2024

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00:37:03

Thriving Together With Linda R. Sexton

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/11

If we want adoptees to thrive, adoptive parents and birth parents all need to thrive. Listen in as we dive into thriving across the adoption triad. And how openness helps us thrive.Adoptive mother Linda R. Sexton is an open adoption pioneer who seeks to educate on today’s practice of open adoption where the biological parents and adoptive families know each other and remain in contact after the adoption is

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00:35:37

Goodbye Shame With Anna Schocket

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/08

Guilt is feeling bad about what we've done. Shame is feeling bad about who we are. And it's the feeling that fuels imposter syndrome. What if there was another way? Listen in as adoptive mother Anna talks about owning our own story WITHOUT shame.Anna Schocket, a single adoptive mother, embarked on a heartfelt journey to pen this book as a way to open a dialogue about adoption with her young daughter.With a career as a senior executive in Talent Development, Anna leveraged her learning background and

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00:51:39

Flow & Purpose Francine Apy

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/07

Are you looking for more ease and flow in your life? Who isn't? Listen in adoptive mother and coach Francine shares her insights on flow helps us thrive. We also explore how meaning enriches our lives.Here's a bit about Francine from her website:Adoption is a way some of us are called to grow our families, and I’m here to support that journey however I can.I’m Francine Apy, an adoptive mom of three, a writer, speaker, and coach who believes in the power of encouragement, clarity, and faith to move

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00:50:43

From Stuck To Thriving With Jackson Terkeurst

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/08/01

Left for dead in a war zone. Now Jackson Terkeurst is speaking to the world. Listen in as this truly inspirational adoptee shares what helped move from stuck to thriving. Jackson is an entrepreneur and leader who continues to defy the odds as a first-generation immigrant from West Africa who owns and runs a small business. The adopted son of bestselling author and speaker Lysa TerKeurst, Jackson is passionate about drawing together people from diverse backgrounds to experience authentic community

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00:52:47

Finding New Solutions with Kelly Henderson

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/31

If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got. We need new solutions if we are going to move forward with the tough stuff. Listen in as Kelly shares learnings on persistence, creativity and much more.Kelly Henderson, Ph.D. is Executive Director of Formed Families Forward.A special educator by profession, Kelly is a former public school teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disorders, and has worked in national and federal special education policy and

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00:52:42

Going For Growth Jenifer Jarriel and Jesse Booher

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/30

How do we grow? What kind of environment helps us grow? How do we harness our mistakes for growth? Listen in to this empowering, metaphor rich dive into all things growth. Powerful and insightful. Just as we love our episodes here on Thriving Adoptees.Jenifer Jarriel is Board President & Chief Executive Officer of Depelchin. Jesse Booher is Chief Operations Officer and Senior VP. DePelchin Children’s Center supports and sustains children and the families who care for them. Some of our programs, such

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00:40:32

Thriving with FASD Brian Roberts

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/29

FASD is caused by exposure to alcohol in utero. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition with lifelong cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. Listen in as Brian shares his learnings on how families thrive with FASD.Brian Is Director of Education & Well-being for the National Organisation for FASD and has been the lead author and co-ordinator for the Me & My FASD project and leads our training team. Brian has been a Local Authority foster carer for over 30 years

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00:55:58

Lifelong Learning With Dr Rick Morton

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/25

How does lifelong learning help us show up better with our families, friends and the rest of the world. Dr Rick's passion is palpable. Listen in as we dive into his learnings from raising 3 kids adopted internationally and a huge Italian Mastif. Humility, self awareness and God play their part in a great episode. We both hope you love it.As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the ministry’s outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s

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From Eruption To Peace With Diana Kayla Hochberg

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/16

Finding out she was adopted at 38 caused a seismic eruption for Diana. The world disappeared from under her feet. Everything she'd believed about herself was lies. And the lies continued as she searched for her truth. Settle back for a masterclass in stubborn, persistence, acceptance and finally, peace.DIANA KAYLA HOCHBERG is an accomplished photographer with over twenty-five years of experience in retail management and twenty years as an educator. Her life is a testament to the power of

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00:59:37

Joy Is An Inside Job Leigh Lincoln

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/11

How much are you enjoying life? The more deeply we can see that joy is an inside job the more we can enjoy life. Listen in as we dive into accepting missing pieces of our story, finding joy and more.Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provokes thoughtful reflection, she has carved a path that intertwines her love for writing with her dedication to advocating for the homeless and those living

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00:36:03

Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents?

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/09

Want to be in our new book for adoptive parents? Listen in as fellow adoptee and friend Jude interviews me about the book. I'm gathering wisdom from across the adoption constellation for a book on how adoptive parents can help their kids thrive. The ebook will be available widely and free. Any profits from the printed book will go towards supporting a post-adoption charity. Contribute here https://forms.gle/93u641bZf2DzXDGs6Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists

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01:02:10

Unlimited Potential Meghan Anderson

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/08

Unlimited potential. A tantalising idea isn't it? One that seems a long way from our experience. So what brings it closer? What takes it further away. Listen in as we explore realising that unlimited potential, getting out of our own way and more.Meghan Anderson has been the director of Connecting Hearts (now Adoption Life), since 2018 and has worked in adoptions in various roles for over 12 years. She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Brigham Young University and a Master of Social Work

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00:52:34

Grace, Safety & Vulnerability With Jenn Hook

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/07

What does thriving mean to you? Everyone has a different definition. One that feels authentic to them. Giving ourselves grace, feeling safe and being vulnerable help us see our true self and being true to who we truly are. Listen to a lovely, deep dive into authenticity.Jenn Hook, MA is Founder and Executive Director of Replanted MinistryJenn received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. She previously worked as a trauma therapist for children and adolescents in foster

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01:01:11

Feeling We Belong With Amiee Sadler

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/07/03

Do you feel you belong? Do the ones you love feel they belong? Listen in as we explore belonging, grace and the power of unconditional love. Profound and poignant. A conversation we both hope you love.Amiee earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Tennessee. She also has a Master’s in Conflict Management from Lipscomb and is a Certified Nonprofit

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