
Welcome to Not Made In China, the podcast where we talk all things adoption and the beautiful madness that comes with it.
Shaosheen was adopted from China when she was 9 months old and has lived in the UK ever since. On this podcast she chats to people whose lives have been touched by adoption, discussing their experiences as well as sharing a few of her own stories.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsKids & FamilyParentingSociety & Culture | |||

Today, Shaosheen is joined by Addy, a fellow Chinese adoptee and friend, raised by her mother in the US. Addy opens up about growing up between cultures, from her early years in Beijing to moving to New York, and what it's really meant to navigate he... more
Sophie found her birth family in just a few weeks, and still isn't sure she'd search again.
Today, Shaosheen is joined by Sophie, a Chinese adoptee raised in the US, for a raw and honest conversation about birth family reunion. Sophie shares an ofte... more
Today, Shaosheen is joined by Stefany, acclaimed author and Taiwanese kinship adoptee. Stefany shares her extraordinary journey of reuniting with her birth mother and later moving to Taiwan to live with her while learning Mandarin.
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Trigger Warning: We briefly mention suicidal thoughts. If you or anyone you know is struggling with something similar, please visit Help for suicidal thoughts - NHS.
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This show centers on adoption experiences, with a focus on identity, belonging, and family dynamics across cultures. Episodes frequently feature adoptees sharing personal journeys—navigating birth family searches, transracial identity, and the long arc of belonging—often interwoven with insights on therapy, boundaries, language, and cultural maintenance. A standout element is the blend of intimate storytelling with practical guidance for listeners who are adoptees, prospective adopters, or professionals supporting adopted individuals. The format tends to mix heartfelt recollections with actionable takeaways about healing, community, and self-advocacy, making it potentially valuable for audiences interested in identity, mental health, and cr... more
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