EPISODES
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From Happiness to Despair and Back Again
S3 Ep. 8: Daphne
Daphne Keys is a BSE adoptee born and raised in Maryland as the middle child between two brothers who are the biological children of her adoptive parents. Daphne always knew she was adopted, had access to the minimal non-identifying information provided at her adoption hearing, and always searched the faces of her community for a connection to her biological family.
From Only Child to a Community
S3, Ep. 7: Jon
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 Jon Stautzenberger.
What Happened When the Fog Lifted
S3, Ep. 6: Amy
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 Amy Hansen.
When a Seeker Turns into a Guide
S3, Ep. 5: Daryn
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 Daryn Watson.
The Art of Holding on and Letting Go
S3, Ep. 4: Laurie
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 Laurie James.
Awakening to a Compassionate Nature
S3, Ep. 3: Danielle
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 Danielle Gaudette.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.