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Because She"s Adopted Podcast

Join Kelowna hosts Kristal and Chrystal in a heartfelt podcast exploring the unique perspectives of adoptees. Together they share personal stories and provide a platform for others to articulate their adoption experience.

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01:02:39

15 Louise Browne & Bill Edwards

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/12/25

Episode 15 | Louise Browne & Bill Edwards In this episode of the Because She's Adopted podcast, host Kristal Parke engages with guests Louise Browne and Bill Edwards, exploring themes of Christmas traditions, Adoption:The Making Of Me Podcast, and the importance of supportive relationships. The conversation delves into personal stories, including first impressions from high school, the shared love for the Grateful Dead, and the challenges of being introverted in social situations. Louise shares her

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01:05:23

Introducing Adoption Pop!

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Elf (2003): Adoption on the Big Screen The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear! Whether it's your first time watching this holiday classic, or your fiftieth, you've probably never watched Elf like this before. Podcast journalist Haley Radke, filmmaker Kristal Parke, and cultural critic Sullivan Summer–all adoptees themselves–explore the adoptee experience alongside adoptee Buddy the Elf, including adoptee terminology, biological parent fantasies, cultural identity

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14 Christy & Scott

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/12/11

Episode 14 | Christy & Scott In this episode of Because She's Adopted, hosts Kristal and Stewart Parke team up with Christy and Scott Gilvear for a podcast "double date," diving into the nuances of marriage, family life, and the ever-evolving conversations around adoption. They explore the importance of communication, and the support systems that help navigate the challenges of being adopted and being in a partnership with an adoptee. The conversation highlights the significance of personal growth,

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01:03:42

13 Linda Pevac

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Episode 13 | Linda Pevac In this episode of the Because She's Adopted podcast, host Kristal Parke interviews Linda Pevac, an adoptee, author, and survivor. Linda shares her harrowing experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of hypervigilance, and the healing power of creativity. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships with adoptive parents, the inner critic, and the importance of self-compassion. Linda also discusses her experiences with abusive therapy, the journey of

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12 Kim & Emma

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Episode 12 | Kim & Emma In this episode of Because She's Adopted, hosts Kristal Parke, Kim, and Emma explore the complexities of adoption, personal stories, and the importance of community. Kim shares her adoption journey, including her reunion with her birth mother and the emotional challenges that come with it. Emma provides her perspective as a partner supporting Kim through her experiences. Together, they discuss the significance of connecting with other adoptees and the impact of their

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11 Chris Williams

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/11/20

🎙️ Episode 11 | Chris Williams Episode summary Host Kristal Parke welcomes fellow adoptee and comedian, Chris Williams to recap a week in The Big Apple where Kristal's film, Because She's Adopted, was the official selection for The Adoptee Film Festival and had its New York City Premiere at the Caveat Theatre in Manhattan. From Central Park to Broadway, hotdogs to hamburgers, they cover it all in this lighthearted episode. Guest Bio Chris Williams is a stand-up comedian and producer from Los

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01:04:47

10 Christy Gilvear

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/11/13

🎙️ Episode 10 | Christy Gilvear Episode summary Host Kristal Parke welcomes fellow adoptee Christy Gilvear for a powerful conversation about adoption, faith, and growing up in a high-control religious environment. Together, they unpack how those experiences shaped their identity, relationships, and journey toward healing. This episode of Because She's Adopted offers an honest look at self-discovery, resilience, and finding freedom beyond the beliefs we were raised in. Guest Bio: Christy Gilvear

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01:11:17

09 Dr.Richard Wenzel

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/11/06

🎙️ Episode 9 | Dr.Richard Wenzel Episode summary Dr. Richard Wenzel shares a riveting NPE journey that began with an at-home DNA test and unfolded into the discovery that his father was not his genetic father. The conversation traces childhood memories surrounding a sibling's secret adoption, a pediatrician who "knew and lied," and a later-in-life reckoning with identity, family history, and medical ethics. Richard explains why genetic secrets harm patients, how falsified family histories misdirect

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01:02:42

08 Erin

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/10/30

🎙️ Episode 8 | Erin In this heartfelt conversation, host Kristal Parke sits down with Erin, co-founder of Hiraeth Hope and Healing, Inc., to explore what it means to discover you're an NPE (Not Parent Expected) and how she turned that revelation into one of purpose by creating community spaces for NPE's, adoptees, and donor-conceived individuals. Guest Bio: Erin In 2017, Erin unexpectedly discovered that she is an NPE (Not Parent Expected) while delving into her family history. Since then, she has

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01:22:28

07 Sydney Curtin

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2025/10/23

🎙️ Episode 7: Sydney Curtin In this heartwrenching conversation, host Kristal Parke sits down with Sydney Curtin, as she opens up about relinquishment and open adoption. Guest Bio: Sydney Curtin Sydney Curtin is a dynamic speaker, author, multi-business owner, consultant, life coach, and serial entrepreneur. With over ten years of professional experience and an impressive résumé, Sydney extends her knowledge to empower others to change their lives, too. Overcoming a dark and haunting past, Coach

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01:21:51

06 Do You Know What The 60's Scoop Was? Pt.2

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Kelowna adoptees Kristal and Chrystal welcome 60's scoop survivors Tina Taphouse and Nadine McSpaddan as they courageously share their journey back to their roots and inform us on one of Canada's darker times in history.

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01:08:45

05 Do You Know What The 60's Scoop Was? Pt.1

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Kelowna adoptees Kristal and Chrystal welcome 60's scoop survivors Tina Taphouse and Nadine McSpaddan as they courageously share their journey back to their roots and inform us on one of Canada's darker times in history.

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01:05:07

04 "She's Kinda Hard to Live With"

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/10/08

Because She's Adopted Podcast host, Kristal welcomes her husband Stewart Parke as they discuss the ups and downs of relinquishment trauma within a marriage.

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01:21:07

03 Don't Stay Stuck

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Local Kelowna trauma therapist, Cherise Lowe meets with Kristal and Chrystal to help lend a deeper understanding of relinquishment in the context of attachment and trauma.

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02 Navigating Reunion; Great Expectations

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/09/24

Local Kelowna adoptees and hosts, Kristal and Chrystal discuss their polarizing experiences of reuniting with their biological families in the hopes of finidng the missing pieces.

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01:02:36

01 Getting To Know You

Because She"s Adopted Podcast ·

2024/09/22

Local Kelowna adoptees and hosts, Kristal and Chrystal share their adoption stories.

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