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An Adoptee Becomes an Advocate

S3, Ep. 2: Koko

In this episode, Sarah and Louise continue their Season Three with a discussion of their first adoptee memoir in a three-part series. They discuss "The Mistress's Daughter" by A.M. Homes. Then they speak with Nikole Shaw.

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Facing the Primal Wound: Coming Out on the Other Side

S3, Ep. 1: Bob

In this episode, Sarah and Louise start off their Season Three with a discussion of their first adoptee memoir in a three-part series. They discuss "The Mistress's Daughter" by A.M. Homes. Then they speak with Bob Guyer.

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Reclaiming the Orphan of the Lost Self

S2, Ep. 18: Lisa

In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss the conclusion of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Lisa King.

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Understanding the Mistress's Daughter

S2, Ep. 17: A.M.

In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Seventeen of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with A.M. Homes.

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Uncovering Hidden Identity

S2, Ep. 16: Ruth

In this episode, Sarah and Louise discuss Chapter Sixteen of “Journey of the Adopted Self” by Betty Jean Lifton, and then they speak with Lynn Grubb.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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