EPISODES
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Taking the Stigma out of Adoption
S2, Ep. 15: Jeff
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Fifteen of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Jeff Forney.
The Complexity of Poverty and International Adoption
S2, Ep. 14: Lenore
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Fourteen of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Lenore Paletta Hiller.
A Daughter Connects with her Father
S2, Ep. 13: Jenni (aka Cami)
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Thirteen of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Jenni Alpert (aka Cami, her given birth name).
A DNA Test Changed his Life
S2, Ep. 12: Micheal
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Twelve of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Michael Knox.
Finding a Sense of Self
S2, Ep. 11: Carolina
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Eleven of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Carolina Khan.
Better Late than Never
S2, Ep. 10: Ed
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Ten of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Edward Di Gangi.
An Adoptee Raised by an Adoptee
S2, Ep. 9: Beth
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Nine of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Beth Figuls.
A Transracial Adoptee Speaks his Truth
S2, Ep. 8: Matthew
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Eight of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Matthew Charles.
The "Good" Adopted Child
S2, Ep. 7: Emma
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Seven of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Emma Stevens.
The Dark Side of Foster Care
S2, Ep. 6: Mikayla
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Six of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Mikayla Mains.
Sometimes You Have to Get Loud
S2, Ep. 5: Tony
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Five of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Tony Corsentino.
Digging through the Layers of International Adoption
S2, Ep. 4: Trishina
In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Four of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Trishina Russ.
An Adoptee Gives Back
S2, Ep. 3: David
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Three of “Journey of The Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton and then they speak to David Benjamin.
Using Trauma to Treat Trauma
S2, Ep. 2: Melissa
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Two of “Journey of The Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton and then they speak to Melissa Porter.
A 20-year Search for Answers
S2, Ep. 1: Matt
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter One of “Journey of The Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton and then they speak to Matt Lawson.
Season One Finale: Megan
In this episode, Sarah and Louise recap Season One and speak with Megan Culhane Galbraith.
S1 Ep. 16: Ann Marie
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Sixteen of “The Primal Wound” by Nancy Newton Verrier and then they speak to Ann Marie Morello.
S1 Ep. 15: Eric
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Fifteen of “The Primal Wound” by Nancy Newton Verrier and then they speak to Eric David.
S1 Ep. 14: Rachel
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Fourteen of “The Primal Wound” by Nancy Newton Verrier and then they speak to Rachel Atiemo-Obeng.
S1 Ep. 13: Casey
Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Thirteen of “The Primal Wound” by Nancy Newton Verrier and then they speak to Representative Casey Weinstein.