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Australian Adoption Podcast - My Unknown Truth

Nadia Levett
Adoption
Somatic Therapy
Jigsaw Queensland
Adoption Trauma
Foster Care
DNA Testing
Adopt Perspective Podcast
Motherhood & Trauma
Domestic Violence
Mental Health
Family Dynamics
Spiritual Healing
Attachment Theory
Biofeedback
Forced Adoptions
Lugano, New South Wales, Australia
Out Of Home Care (australia)
Birth Mother
Trauma-Informed Coaching
Stolen Generations

My Unknown Truth is a podcast sharing the stories and lived experiences of Australians who have been through adoption and foster care.

These stories are often complex, spanning over 50 years and touch on difficult truths, from growing up in an under-resourced system to Australia’s traumatic history of forced adoptions and Stolen Generations.

But within the darkness, there is also light; stories o... more

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Welcome back to Part 2 of my conversation with Nadia Nauss. If you listened to the first half, you’ll know how beautifully Nadia speaks about the body, safety, and the slow work of coming home to yourself.

In this second part, we g... more

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Welcome back to the Australian Adoption Podcast with Nadia Levett. I’m really glad you’re listening to this episode today.

 I met today’s guest, Nadia Nauss, on a retreat last year. 

We didn’t actually get to talk much about her w... more

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Welcome back to Part Two of my conversation with Ali.

In this half of her story, we move into the years where everything became bigger — love, marriage, motherhood, heartbreak, and the deep spiritual work that eventually changed th... more

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Today, I’m sitting down with someone whose story is layered, confronting, courageous, and deeply human.

Alison was adopted in 1965, just two weeks old, into a family that would grow to include three more adopted children. From the ... more

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Nadia Nauss
Guest on the episode, embodiment and trauma healing expert
Therapist specializing in somatic practices and trauma-informed care
Episode: Episode 47- Nadia Nauss: Repairing The Self Through Embodiment
Jo Sparrow
Adoptee, advocate, president of Jigsaw Queensland
Jigsaw Queensland
Episode: Episode - 42 Part 1 “Jo on Reunion, Identity, and the Power of Story”
Dana Hargus
Licensed professional counselor from Oklahoma; trauma-informed care and biofeedback expert
Restore of Ada; Restore Plus
Episode: Episode 41 - "The Science of Calm: Dana Hargus Talks on Biofeedback, Attachment, and the Restore Method"
Ryan Jon Dunn
Adoptee, storyteller, broadcaster, and podcaster
Self-described; guest on the episode
Episode: Episode 40 - "Ryan Jon: Adopted…and Adept at Stirring Emotions"
Michelle Tozer
Adopted from birth at six weeks; mother, midwife, nurse; advocate and caregiver in out-of-home care
None specified
Episode: Episode 39 - "Adoption Wasn’t a Big Deal for Michelle … Until It Was!"

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Nadia Levett
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Harrowing but magnificent

    I just listened to Monique’s story and am so impressed with how she has come out the other side of many deeply wounding experiences - not

    only in tact but serving others. Great interview, a story very well told.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jo Ingleton
    Australia3 years ago

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Episodes consistently feel hopeful and focused on constructive change rather than sensationalism.
Listeners appreciate the raw, healing-first storytelling that respects adoptees' experiences.
Guest mix emphasizes lived experience and expert insight with a compassionate, non-judgmental tone.
The show blends personal journeys with practical guidance for families and care-experienced individuals.

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Episode 41 - "The Science of Calm: Dana Hargus Talks on Biofeedback, Attachment, and the Restore Method"
Q: What does the Restore program look like and how do you tailor it to individuals?
It starts with a thorough interview to assess needs, followed by an intensive two-week in-person phase with daily biofeedback and various supportive tools, plus a six-week online component and home prep like Safe and Sound Protocol to maximize readiness and outcomes.
Episode 41 - "The Science of Calm: Dana Hargus Talks on Biofeedback, Attachment, and the Restore Method"
Q: Why might biofeedback reach places traditional talk therapy struggles with, especially after trauma?
Talk therapy addresses conscious thoughts, but trauma often hijacks the subconscious brain and autonomic responses. Biofeedback works with the brain at a non-conscious level, calming it so individuals can make better decisions and reduce re-traumatization.
Episode 41 - "The Science of Calm: Dana Hargus Talks on Biofeedback, Attachment, and the Restore Method"
Q: For people who've never heard of biofeedback, how would you explain what actually happens in a session?
A client sits at a computer with head electrodes to read EEG; they observe a game-like feedback system where the brain's calm activity is rewarded with positive cues (like Pac-Man moving) and dysregulation is signaled as a negative outcome, helping the brain learn to stay calm and function better over time.
Episode 39 - "Adoption Wasn’t a Big Deal for Michelle … Until It Was!"
Q: When did your adoption come into it, and how did you come to understand its impact on your life?
She explains she realized adoption as trauma only a few years ago, connecting early abandonment experiences and attachment wounds to her later relationships and self-perception, and describes seeking counseling and reading The Primal Wound to make sense of it all.
Episode 39 - "Adoption Wasn’t a Big Deal for Michelle … Until It Was!"
Q: Tell me a little about yourself, your adoption story, and growing up in the Sutherland Shire.
Michelle introduces herself, explains she was adopted at six weeks, grew up with a large stepfamily in Lugano/Sutherland Shire, and describes a childhood filled with freedom, activity, and later, challenges from stepfamily dynamics.

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A deeply personal show centered on adoption and foster care in Australia, featuring adoptees, birth family reconnectors, caregivers, and clinicians who share lived experiences and practical healing paths. Episodes frequently explore trauma, attachment, resilience, and systems-level issues through intimate storytelling, expert guidance, and advocacy, with a strong emphasis on embodiment, recovery, and hopeful, actionable takeaways for listeners. Notable strengths include candid guest conversations, a clear focus on healing and belonging, and a commitment to documenting Australia's adoption history with care and nuance. The show often blends personal narrative with policy context, making it valuable for potential guests and sponsors intereste... more

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