I'm Adopted, Now What?

In this debut episode, I’m just laying it all out there—because, honestly, where do we even start? From the nightmare of denaturalization (seriously, who thought that was a good idea?) to the endless attacks on abortion rights, it’s clear: men in power are obsessed with control, and it’s exhausting. This is less of a polished talk (and advanced apologies for any gaffs in editing/sound... I'm a bit rusty) and more of a brain dump about how the current political chaos is impacting families, women, and anyone who isn’t straight, white, and male. Adoption doesn’t exist in a bubble, and this political climate shapes the way we think about identity, rights, and belonging. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, pissed off, or just plain tired of the constant attacks on basic human rights and the less-than-milk-toast news coverage of it—this one’s for you. Let’s vent, question, and maybe scream into the void together.

We start off with our new❓Q+A segment, where our host answers questions that were submitted by YOU! 💬⁠ 👋🏼 Then we meet Anna and Zoe, both adopted from China between 10 and 12 months old. 🇨🇳⁠ ⁠ 🙋🏻‍♀️ Anna used to feel secretive and confused about her adoption, but as she gets older, she feels more and more confident and open about it. Now, she's looking forward to exploring and learning more about Chinese culture.⁠ 🙋🏻‍♀️ Zoe used to feel confused and upset about her adoption, but with age comes knowledge, so as she's gotten older, she's learned more about the "why" behind it. Now, with more understanding under her belt, she has comes to terms with her adoption. Now, she's excited to reach out to the adoptee community more and help others to feel that they are not alone.⁠ 🎙️ After, join us for a quick reflection on today’s episode where host, Liza, shares how she breaks it all down. From taking notes ✍🏼 and active listening👂🏼 to unpacking the psychology behind each interview 🧠 and how she, herself, processes these conversations, 🙋🏻‍♀️ Liza gives insight into what you could take away from this episode, too.⁠ Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this episode, so LISTEN NOW! 🎧⁠ LINKS: 🎤 Interested in being a guest on the show??⁠ https://calendly.com/imadoptednowwhat/podcast-guest⁠ ⁠ 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news, updates, & more!⁠ https://www.instagram.com/imadopted.podcast/⁠ https://www.facebook.com/imadopted.podcast⁠ 📌 Anna and Zoe’s Voices of Adoption Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofadoption_/ 📌 Hidden Brain episode, “The Story of Your Life” https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-story-of-your-life/ 📌 Raymond Mar’s Human Brain Mapping Experiment: Personal Experience With Narrated Events Modulates Functional Connectivity Within Visual and Motor Systems During Story Comprehension https://www.researchgate.net/publication/270107563_Personal_Experience_With_Narrated_Events_Modulates_Functional_Connectivity_Within_Visual_and_Motor_Systems_During_Story_Comprehension 📌 Gillie Bolton, Therapist https://www.gilliebolton.com/

We start off with a new❓Q+A segment, where our host answers questions that were submitted by YOU! 💬⁠ 👋🏼 Then, we meet Cameron, adopted from the United States when he was younger, 🇺🇲 though he can’t know for sure what age he was. Cameron used to feel left out and lost when it came to his adoption, but now he feels happy and confident, ✨⁠ and is looking forward to understanding his culture more. 🎙️ After, join us for a quick reflection on today’s episode where host, Liza, shares how she breaks it all down. From taking notes ✍🏼 and active listening👂🏼 to unpacking the psychology behind each interview 🧠 and how she, herself, processes these conversations, 🙋🏻‍♀️ Liza gives insight into what you could take away from this episode, too. ⁠ Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this episode, so LISTEN NOW! 🎧⁠ LINKS: 📌 Interested in being a guest on the show?? https://calendly.com/imadoptednowwhat/podcast-guest 📌 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news, updates, & more! https://www.instagram.com/imadopted.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/imadopted.podcast 📌 The All-or-Nothing-Marriage by Eli Finkel: https://elifinkel.com/allornothingmarriage

We start off with a newly added Q+A segment, where our host answers questions that were submitted by YOU! Then, we meet Jeanie - the owner/operator of the Banh Mi Oi cafe in West Roxybury, MA. Our host got to ask Jeanie some juicy questions about what it’s like to be an Asian woman owner in today’s social climate, how COVID has affected her business and the food industry at large, and how she feels about the future, as a female Asian restauranteur. After, join us for a quick reflection on today’s episode where host, Liza, demonstrates how she breaks it down. From taking notes and active listening to unpacking the psychology behind each interview and how she, herself, processes these conversations, Liza gives insight into what you could take away from the episode too. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this one, so listen now! LINKS: Interested in being a guest on the show?? https://calendly.com/imadoptednowwhat/podcast-guest Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest news, updates, & more! https://www.instagram.com/imadopted.podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/imadopted.podcast Top Ten Best Takeout Restaurant in Boston: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/11/magazine/100-top-restaurants-takeout-boston-beyond/ Banh Mi Oi Cafe’s website: https://banhmioi.cafe/ “American Dream” (and Harvard study) article: https://eig.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/American-Dream-White-Paper-V5.pdf