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We are helping to empower and heal the adoptee community by creating a safe space to share stories, tools, and learn new skills to navigate adoptee life.
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Kirsten is a KAD from PA who has been in reunion with her birth mother for over 10 years. Just recently she traveled to Seoul, Korea to meet her birth mother for the first time since she was adopted.Get ready to hear her heartfelt and courageous stories of how she has navigated being a KAD, a mom, a daughter, and as someone with "a gentle curiosity" about her identity which led to seeking answers inside KAD spaces and by traveling to Korea.If you would like to connect with Kirsten, she can be...
In this episode, guest Lauren Schlesinger, an empowered KAD, shares her inspirational mental health journey and the impact that adoption trauma had on her life. She also shares tools and healing modalities that helped her transform her mental health and become free from depression and suicidal ideation. *Trigger warning*Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode as part of Lauren’s mental health journey. If you feel like it may be too triggering we suggest that you come back and list...
In this episode, we dive into our reflections about the events, discussions, and healing modalities after holding our first Empowered Adoptee Retreat. Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be insp...
This episode is a special treat because we feature guests from our recent KAD retreat.Kyungmi and Sun are two Korean Adoptees who attended The Empowered Adoptee Retreat this past weekend. They both share their own personal stories about their relationship with Korean food and the role it played in their own identity formation and adoption journeys.Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way...
In this Episode, we delve into the concepts of a "fixed" vs. a "growth" mindset and how to shift the way we experience our relationships.Laurie and Claire discuss their own journeys to a growth mindset and the specific steps they took to get unstuck. Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspira...
In this episode, we delve into the movie "Return to Seoul," focusing on the story of Freddie, a 25-year-old Korean adoptee who grew up in France. Freddie's narrative is one of profound identity crisis as she grapples with the complexities of her cultural heritage and struggles to find her sense of peace and belonging. Throughout the film, we explore Freddie's experiences with the adoption agency, touching on themes of second loss, adaptation, coping mechanisms, and culture clashes.&...
In this vulnerable episode, we unpack how the adoption journey leaves lasting impressions on our attachment styles and relationship dynamics. Laurie and Claire share what our process of empowering our present relationships looks like for us.Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and ...
Join us for a unique episode as we explore the transformative power of Somatic Breathwork through a hands-on session led by Claire, with participant Laurie. A somatic breathwork practice combines conscious breathing with body awareness. It helps to release tension, stress, and emotional blockages stored in the body by using the breath as a tool for healing and self-discovery.Learn the technique of Somatic Breathwork and follow along with this short daily practice which can be used a...
Join us for a unique episode as we explore the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) through a hands-on session led by Laurie, with participant Claire. Discover how EFT, using light percussive taps on meridian lines similar to acupuncture and acupressure, can unlock the subconscious mind and empower us to reclaim our inner peace and personal power.4:30 IntroductionIn the opening segment, we set the stage for a deep dive into EFT and its potential for healing and...
How does learning the history of Korean adoption shape our identity? How do we learn from history so that we can gain deeper understanding of our stories and possibly change the narrative?In this controversial episode, we unpack some of our surprising truths around learning the history of Korean adoption, and we share what our process of empowering our present looks like for us.Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we...
When visiting Korea, did you feel like you were "home"? Did you feel like you were seen as you are and treated as you like to be treated?In this episode, we share our heartfelt stories about visiting Korea for the first time, and talk about how our experiences have shaped our journeys and understanding of ourselves.Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.Join us as we share our personal...
In this episode, we dive into our process of shifting our mindset. How do we transform our limiting beliefs and old identities so that we can become our true authentic selves?Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way. Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.Tune in to the Empowered Adopte...
In this episdoe, we delve into our own adoption journeys and share insights about our healing. We explore the topics of relationships, trauma responses, addiction, coping mechanisms, and healing modalities that have personally helped us. Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transfo...
In this episode, we discuss our personal experiences as transracial and transcultural adoptees growing up in White America. We explore the concept of the "other" or "gray" space, and how adoption has shaped our own unique identities. As targets of racism and stereotyping, we share our heartfelt stories and also strategies for dealing with some pretty challenging experiences.Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support...
On this pilot episode of the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, hosts Laurie Vogler and Claire Magenheimer, both Korean Adoptees, open up about their own adoption and healing journeys. They share deeply personal stories and reflections on their experiences, shedding light on the impact of adoption on identity formation.Laurie, a Bay Area-based speaker, teacher, and healer, brings over 20 years of professional healing facilitation to the table. With her expertise as a Reiki Master, Emotional Freedom T...
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