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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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00:52:57

Seeing Our Inherent Goodness With Matthew McCall

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/14

There's no such thing as bad kid. There's no such thing as a bad adult. Although that doesn't stop us feeling bad right? Listen in as Matthew and I dive under our beliefs and trauma to see the inherent goodness at our core.Matthew McCall started at The Home in 1998 as a Child Care Worker. Matthew has held virtually every client serving role at The Home, from counselor, to clinician, program and department director, in both congregate care and community settings. For much of his career at The Home,

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00:58:44

Walking Each Other Home With Chasity Galyon

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/10

Is trauma getting in the way on your journey to home? To peace? Is your ego pulling you off the path? Adoptive mom Chasity was adopted by her step-father whilst she was in pre-school. Listen in as we explore the journey home, obstacles and more...Connect with Chasity athttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chasity-galyon-2b4994250/https://alovingoptionadoption.org/ Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you

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00:55:01

Breathtaking Clarity With Linda Michie

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/08

So many of us struggle to see our worth. To feel valid. Listen as we explore safety, connection and purpose before going way deeper into worth. You're going to want to listen right until the end of this when Linda drops a bombshell about her that explains so much of what we discuss. Wow! A truly belief busting episode with breathtaking clarity.Linda Michie has a Graduate Degree in Urban Studies with a focus on Social Organization and Governance. She majored in Psychology and minored in Criminal

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00:58:47

At Peace & Content Janelle Poskocil

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/07

Do you want more peace and contentment? Who doesn't? Listen in as Janelle and I dive deep in to being content with who we are, fulfilment and more.Adoptive mom Janelle serves as Program Coordinator at Adoption Network Cleveland and in this position, she is responsible for coordinating programming for Families and Youth. This includes program improvements, development, planning and implementation. In this role, Janelle acts as one of the co-facilitators for the Mediation Program, and facilitates

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00:55:46

Our Wholeness Under The Trauma With Trisha Priebe and...

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/04

How do we see our wholeness? How do we feel whole? Listen in as we dive deep into life's biggest questions.https://lifesong.orghttps://www.facebook.com/lifesongfororphanshttps://twitter.com/lifesongorphanshttps://www.instagram.com/lifesongfororphans/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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00:39:12

Tools For Success With Amanda Angell

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/02

What do we need to succeed? What tools do we have already? What tools can we get? Join us for a deep dive with a fellow metaphor lover Amanda into empowerment and thriving.Connect with Amanda here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-angell/https://www.facebook.com/FosterandAdopthttps://mofosteradopt.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.

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00:56:17

Curiosity and Connection With David Cross

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/04/01

The past is a place of reference not a place of residence. So what drives us forward? What keeps our momentum? Listen is as foster kid David shares his insights on growing forward.How many ex foster kids are professors? How many have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of children from hard places. Dr David Cross is uniquely placed to support you the adoptive parent and this episode is a gem. The paradox of helping your kids thrive is that it starts with you thriving. Listen in with big

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00:49:57

The Dreams Beyond Dreams Chris Tonniges

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/31

What's beyond your dreams? Tapping into the dreams beyond our dreams can take us to extraordinary places. Listen in as inspirational leader and adoptive dad Chris shares what he's learned about impact, dreams and much more.Connect with Chris here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertonniges/https://www.onelfs.org/https://www.facebook.com/OneLFShttps://x.com/OneLFS_Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified

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00:41:14

Contentment With Dr Brett Furst

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/27

What if we were content with being content? OK with feeling OK? Searching for happiness prolongs the search. Listen in as Brett and I dive into the big sea of contentment. The one between the high tide of happiness and the low tide of a low mood.Here's a link to Brett's previous interview https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/how-adoptees-change-safety-addiction-more-with-dr-brett-furstHere's some info on Brett and the Center he works at from their website.Dr. Brett Furst holds a B.S. in

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00:39:18

Healthy Growth With Cindy Jensen

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/26

What does growth mean to you? How do we grow? Listen in as we dive into this BIG subject. Insights and practical guidance aplenty.Cynthia K. Jensen is a Certified Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Cindy graduated Cum Laude from Milton College in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. From 1990 to 2009 she was employed by another Wisconsin child placing agency. During that time Cindy placed more than 550 children with adoptive families. Cindy keeps current on adoption practice by obtaining

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00:59:29

Primordial Peace With Elmarie Arnold

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/25

Would you like more peace? Does trauma drown out peace for you? Listen in as we dive deep and deeper still to find peace. Perhaps one of the most profound and powerful conversations in 542 episodes. Enjoy.Here's a bit about Elmarie:I WRITE TO BREAK THE SILENCE.I was adopted through the closed adoption system in 1966, just five days after I was born. For decades, my story remained locked away—silent, like so many others. But silence never brings healing. "Un-Adoptically Me — My story. My truth. My

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00:55:54

Shifting With Ryan Craig

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/24

So much of our lives has been based on protecting ourselves. And understandably so when we've felt so vulnerable and insecure. How would shifting our focus move us forward? Listen in as Ryan takes me - and you - on a profound learning journey. A truly mind shifting and belief busting episode.Ryan is adopted. He and his wife are the proud parents of two adopted daughters through kinship care, a son, and two beloved dogs who have yet to realize their own size.Ryan is deeply passionate about loving

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00:45:19

Emotional Freedom With Danielle Gaudette

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/21

What we resist persists. How about more freedom instead? Listen in as Danielle dives into emotional freedom, what it means and how we enjoy it. Profound and practical. Here are two of Danielle's previous interviews on Thriving Adoptees:https://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/upping-our-empathy-gamehttps://thriving-adoptees.simplecast.com/episodes/seeing-our-untarnished-soulDanielle Gaudette is an emotional healing coach and author of, Healing Tree: An Adoptee’s Story About Hurting, Healing

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00:54:39

Authentic & Accepted With Ligia Cushman

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/13

Feeling free to be our authentic selves. Being accepted as we are. What does that mean for you? How can you help the people you love feel that? Listen is as adoptive mom and adoption professional Ligia shares what she's learned - and continues to learn - on two big topics. Especially as they relate to race. An eye opening episode.https://www.instagram.com/ligiaspeaks/Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified

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01:00:48

Emotional Self Suffciency Amanda Timoteo

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/10

What if we were to stop searching for happiness outside us? How would that be? How would that feel? Listen in as Amanda and I dive into what she calls emotional self sufficiency. Have you heard of that? I certainly hadn't. And it lead to a profoundly empowering conversation. We both loved it and hope that you do too.https://www.theanchorfamily.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

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00:48:58

True? With Julie McGue

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/03/06

Truths can be elusive for us adoptees. Fantasies or nightmares may fill in the blanks. And truths can shift when we re-visit the past and ask others for their truth - their versions of events. This can lead to profound realisations. Listen in as Julie and I explore shifting truths, changes of mind and more.Julie Ryan McGue is an author, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. She writes extensively about finding out who you are, where you belong, and making sense of it.Here are links to previous

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00:58:22

Blossoming With Brad Brooks

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/02/20

What helps us blossom? What gets in the way? How do we overcome those obstacles? Listen in as we explore big questions with grace and depth. Brad stretched me out of my comfort zone into new insights. I hope this interview catalyses sparks insights in you.Foster parent Brad Brooks serves as the Executive Director of Southeastern Children’s Home and Counseling Center. Brad is an avid San Francisco 49ers fan and a running enthusiast. He has previously served as both a Case Manager, Education

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00:52:39

Being Enough With Janelle Basham

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/01/30

Shame. Not being enough. Trauma. Listen in as birth mother Janelle shares insights on what helps us thrive and what gets in the way of thriving. She also shares how shifts in perspectives help us overcome those obstacles. Powerful. Impactful. Love this.Connect and find out more at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/janellebasham/https://www.bravelove.org/stories/meet-the-team-janelle-basham/Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only

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00:53:42

Feeling Loved With George Dennehy

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/01/29

Born without arms in Romania and unwanted, George went straight from the hospital to an orphanage where he stayed until being adopted at 18 months. Relentlessly bullied at school he felt ashamed, full of resentment, mad at the world and God. Listen in as he shares his insights on the journey to thriving. An incredibly powerful interview. You're going to love this.Find out more:@ThatArmlessGuyWww.thatarmlessguy.com“UndeFEETed” Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists

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01:00:59

Confidence With Jennifer Jue-Steuck

Thriving Adoptees - Let"s Thrive ·

2025/01/28

Lacking knowledge of our history can impact our confidence. So what do we do? How can we be more confidence whatever the uncertainty of our roots? Listen in as Jen and I dive deep into overcoming some of our essential challenges as adoptees.From Laguna Beach (Orange County), California, Jennifer Bao Yu "Precious Jade" Jue-Steuck is an author, screenwriter, children's novelist, adoption researcher, and adoption columnist. Adopted from Taipei (by an American family from Los Angeles), Jennifer is a

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