Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
Louise Browne & Sarah ReinhardtTwo adult adoptees, Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, delve into all things adoption - from their perspectives as adult adoptees. Each season Sarah and Louise recap a chapter from a book centered on adoption and then interview a guest. Sarah and Louise come out of the 'fog' in real-time through Seasons One and Two and are advocating for change in the adoption industry. They want to give voice to ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 210 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilySociety & CulturePersonal JournalsParenting | |||
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Born in 1968 in Fargo, ND, during the Baby Scoop Era, Greta spent a month in foster care before being adopted. She was never touched or held by her first mother. Greta was raised in a dysfunctional family, which contributed to her pain and the deep l... more
Raven was born in 1949 in North Hollywood, CA. Released at five days old to the delivering doctor and his wife, she has no idea where she went or when her adoptive parents got her.
Raised in Balboa, CA, she always knew she was adopted because she wa... more
Valorie was born in New Jersey, she was relinquished at birth and placed with her adopted family at 2 months old. There were many difficulties and challenges growing up, it certainly was not a fairytale childhood. Some of the challenges included no... more
Emma was born in Tennessee in 1989 and flown home just two days later — on Valentine’s Day. As a child, her adoption seemed more like a fairytale than a lived experience. Growing up in the country in an old farm house in the rolling blue hills of Wes... more
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I'm concerned after listening to this episode. Please be cautious of being exploitative of someone's trauma. I know that's not your intent . There is a bigger duty here that must be addressed. I hope you have some guidelines for the ethical use of these stories.
Apple Podcasts2Science is sexy
United States21 days ago - The Preeminent Adoptee podcast
As a two-time adoptee by two different families (no, there isn’t an award for this achievement—I checked), I approached this podcast uncertain of my expectations or where the discussions might lead.
I was seeking stories from adoptees, told in their own voices, that could help me feel there was a common thread within our shared experiences of adoption and the complex feelings that often accompany it.
I found exactly what I was looking for in Adoption: The Making of Me podcast. Sarah and Louise... more
Apple Podcasts5mhayslipUnited Statesa year ago - An Essential Platform
As an adoptee, I return to this podcast each new episode for a number of beneficial reasons. To start, this is one among a handful of adoptee-led podcasts that creates a space that is so important to me - one where the voice of the adoptee is central to storytelling. Within this space, I have been fortunate enough to listen to very vulnerable moments from folks’ lives, with an open heart, of course, since many of the plot points in their journeys reflect versions of those in my life. And even wh... more
Apple Podcasts5tent_streamUnited Statesa year ago - Constant interruptions
This is frustrating to listen to, as these ladies constantly interrupt the person telling the story. You just want to scream, shut up, so you can hear the story.
Apple Podcasts3frustratedbyusBankUnited Statesa year ago - Transformative podcast!
A friend told me about The Making of Me and after listening to one episode, I was hooked. As an 1960’s baby scoop era adoptee, listening to other adoptees share their stories with honesty and authenticity has been a validation of the feelings and struggles I’ve had my entire life. I found my people and I’m so deeply grateful! I never miss an episode! A giant thanks to podcasters Sarah and Louise for keeping it real and stepping up to help us share, connect and heal!
Apple Podcasts5AZ ChristinaUnited States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #187 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Two adult adoptees host candid conversations centered on adoption, open narratives, and healing. Each season threads a book-club-style discussion with guest interviews—featuring adoptee voices, reunions, trauma, identity, and systemic advocacy. The format blends personal storytelling with policy and community action, and the hosts' warmth and humor help surface difficult topics while keeping space for resilience and hopeful change. Notable is the direct, adoptee-led perspective that seeks to reframe adoption narratives and push for industry reform, while maintaining an accessible, human-centered approach that appeals to both adoptees and parents seeking deeper understanding.
A standout trait is the consistent emphasis on lived experience, ... more
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