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Adoptees On

Haley Radke
Adoption
Identity
Mental Health
Trauma
Poetry
Reunion Experiences
Korean Adoption
Community Support
Books About Adoption
Transracial Adoption
Personal Stories
Power Of Our Wombs
Foster Care
Sibling Relationships
Family Separation
Adoptee Experience
Spirituality
Family Dynamics
Community
Reunion

The podcast where adoptees discuss the adoption experience. This is not the usual adoption talk. You will find real, raw, and deep feelings addressed in these interviews. No sugar-coating here! Come and laugh, cry, learn and heal with us. Adult adoptees share stories of search, reunion, and secondary rejection. Adoptees On also curates recommended resources to encourage and educate the adoption co... more

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Latest Episodes

318 | Diego Vitelli, LMFT

Today I'm joined by Diego Vitelli, a Colombian adoptee and adoptee-focused therapist. Diego shares his own adoption story with us, including what it has looked like for him to have been assigned an artificial date of birth... more

317 | Kailee Pedersen

Today's guest is the multifaceted Kailee Pedersen: from software engineer to opera singer to novelist! Kailee shares about being adopted from China, growing up in Nebraska, navigating racial isolation and the complexities of s... more

316 | Jennifer Lauck

Today we are honoured to have with us New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Lauck, whose memoirs have shaped how so many understand the adoptee experience. Her landmark book Blackbird is celebrating its 25th-anniversary ed... more

315 | Alé Cardinalle, MSW

Today's guest is Alé Cardinalle, an adoptee advocate who has taught millions of people on TikTok about the complexities of adoption. We talk about what reunion is like when it's international and everyone speaks a differen... more

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Recent Guests

Diego Vitelli
A Colombian adoptee and adoptee-focused therapist.
Episode: Diego Vitelli, LMFT
Kailee Pedersen
Multi-faceted author and opera singer
Self-employed
Episode: Kailee Pedersen
Jennifer Lauck
New York Times bestselling author and memoirist
Episode: Jennifer Lauck
Alé Cardinalle
An adoptee advocate and TikTok educator about adoption complexities.
Episode: Alé Cardinalle, MSW
Nik Chang Hoon
Memoirist and poet who navigates identity and language reclamation
Episode: Nik Chang Hoon
Molly Gaudry
Author of Fit Into Me, A Novel A Memoir
Rose Metal Press
Episode: Molly Gaudry
Lynelle Long
Adoptee advocate and founder of Inter-Country Adoptee Voices
Inter-Country Adoptee Voices
Episode: Lynelle Long
Sasha Hom
Writer, goat farmer, and mother who explores her experiences as a Korean adoptee in her book "Sidework".
Episode: Sasha Hom
Mirella Stoyanova
A therapist and writer, international adoptee from Bulgaria.
Episode: Mirella Stoyanova

Host

Haley Radke
Host of the show who facilitates deep and meaningful conversations around adoption, focusing on the adoptee experience. Her empathetic interviewing style encourages guests to share their vulnerabilities and personal journeys.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 548 ratings
  • Grateful

    I’ve never reviewed a podcast before today. What would compel me- after only 2 episodes- to recommend this podcast? In just 2 episodes, it’s proving instrumental in unpacking my own complicity in a corrupt and harmful system. As an adoptive parent, I need a daily dose of this and an antidote to the dominant narrative around adoption. As I work to understand how to repair and resist adoptism, while making sure the children in my care feel and have my full support to find their own healing and res... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Learning in TN
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you!

    As a spouse of an adoptee, this podcast has been soooo illuminating. As an only child of divorced parents at age 8 who remarried and had 2 children on both sides… this podcast has helped me understand myself and areas of grief I couldn’t name before. There’s so many helpful resources and insights that are instigating both my husband and I to find the right therapy to process our trauma and pain.

    Thank you Hailey!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyWeis
    Canada6 months ago
  • This podcast is an incredible resource for adoptees!

    If you are an adoptee, this podcast will bring great meaning to your life. It will help you feel seen and heard. It will give you greater insight and validation. It will help you start connecting the dots about the core issues that come with the adoptee experience. It will help you process what has happened with many added resources. It can help you heal and feel far less alone.

    Hailey, thank you for everything you do to help our community. You are truly making a much needed difference!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms.Georgie.Porgie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great resource

    This podcast was invaluable to me as I navigated my reunion and coming out of the fog. I so appreciate everything that Haley has done to advance the voices of adoptees.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LORS072
    United Statesa year ago
  • So needed ❤️

    As an AP I am so thankful for platforms like this that give space for adoptee voices. Thank you for your work and vulnerability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monmon9876
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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The host's ability to create a safe and open space for guests to share personal stories is frequently praised.
Some feedback indicates the content can be heavy at times, reflecting the complexities of the topics discussed, but is ultimately seen as powerful and necessary.
Many reviewers highlight the podcast as a vital resource for adoptees and those impacted by adoption, noting its educational value.
Listeners appreciate the raw and honest discussions surrounding the adoption experience, emphasizing its emotional depth.

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Diego Vitelli, LMFT
Q: How can folks work with you if they would like to?
Diego shares that they can visit his website, adopteefocustherapy.com, and mentions his presence on social media.
Diego Vitelli, LMFT
Q: What was it about you looking into, oh, adoption had a bigger impact than maybe I had thought that caused a strain with your partner?
Diego explains that it related to the differences in their experiences and how their identities intersected with their adopted child's experience, which led to strains in their relationship.
Kailee Pedersen
Q: How have you connected into the Adoptee community in the last number of years?
I've connected with some Adoptee authors and friends from a Facebook group, but I tend to stay off social media for mental health reasons.
Kailee Pedersen
Q: Did you ever want to search or know more about your birth parents?
I have done some stuff like DNA uploading and getting in touch with the Nanchang project, but I also accept if it doesn't ever happen.
Kailee Pedersen
Q: Can you take me back to growing up in Nebraska as a Chinese person?
It was pretty difficult at times, as I really didn't see anyone that reflected my identity much and felt isolated racially.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Adoptees On

What is Adoptees On about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A space for adoptees to openly share their unique experiences and emotions surrounding adoption is likely to resonate strongly in this collection of interviews. The content often navigates the complexities of search, reunion, and the emotional repercussions of secondary rejection while providing no holds barred discussions that challenge traditional narratives around adoption. Episodes feature a mix of individual stories and expert insights, making it a profound resource for anyone affected by adoption—whether directly or indirectly. The commitment to authenticity and depth sets this show apart, offering a blend of humor, pain, and healing, tailored specifically for the adoptee community and those seeking to understand their journey better.... more

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1. Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
2. Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland
3. Who Am I Really?
4. Adoption Pop!
5. Family Secrets

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Recent guests on Adoptees On include:

1. Diego Vitelli
2. Kailee Pedersen
3. Jennifer Lauck
4. Alé Cardinalle
5. Nik Chang Hoon
6. Molly Gaudry
7. Lynelle Long
8. Sasha Hom

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