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Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Jennifer Dyan Ghoston
Adoption
Identity
Community Support
Mental Health
Reunion
Transracial Adoption
Family Dynamics
Storytelling
Cultural Identity
Healing
Childhood Trauma
Adoptee Community
Emotional Healing
Racial Identity
Foster Care
Family
DNA Testing
Adoptee Voices
Community Building
Adoption Mosaic

Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by relinquishment and adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.

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Dana Miyoshi was born in Osaka, Japan and was adopted by his aunt and uncle who resided in Montana. He flew by himself on a plane from Tokyo to San Francisco when he was 2.5 years old to meet his new parents and grew up in Glendive, Montana. After ... more

Jonathan Todd Newbern ( 2nd legal name ) is a domestic, same race, late discovery adoptee. Having intuitions and instincts that he was always adopted from a very young age. Only to find out at the age of eighteen, that his instincts were true, and he... more

Maya Holmes is a returning guest.

Maya (she/her) is a same race domestic adoptee from St. Louis, MO. She has been active in the adoptee community since 2020/21 after finding her first family. Maya has been featured on several adoption focused podcas... more

Cynthia Boone is a returning guest.

She is a Late Discovery Adoptee who learned she was adopted just two days after her 46th birthday. Her journey to truth unfolded over several years—first reuniting with her birthmother, and later, through Ancestry... more

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Recent Guests

Maya Holmes
Guest, adoptee advocate, therapist-in-training with a focus on adoption-related healing and community work.
Adoptee community volunteer, memoir author
Episode: 286. Maya Holmes: "Empowered by Generations Coming Together"
Cynthia Boone
Adoptee with lived experience, late discovery adoptee
Community advocate, panelist at Untangling Our Roots Summit
Episode: 285. Cynthia Boone: "The Last to Know: How to Heal from Late Discovery"
Ingrid Alli
Lead actor in Myth of the Ghost Kingdom
Myth of the Ghost Kingdom (Film)
Episode: 284. Ingrid Alli, Keith Sciarillo and Jason Mullis: "Myth of the Ghost Kingdom"
Jason Mullis
Writer and director of Myth of the Ghost Kingdom
Myth of the Ghost Kingdom (Film)
Episode: 284. Ingrid Alli, Keith Sciarillo and Jason Mullis: "Myth of the Ghost Kingdom"
Keith Sciarillo
Late discovery adoptee, advocate, and liaison to the film
CASE, Together on the Journey Camp
Episode: 284. Ingrid Alli, Keith Sciarillo and Jason Mullis: "Myth of the Ghost Kingdom"
Alex Blum
Adoptee and author of An Accident of Birth
Author, An Accident of Birth
Episode: 283. Alex Blum: "An Accident of Birth"
Tracy Clark-Flory
Journalist and memoirist, author of My Mother's Daughter
Cosmopolitan, The Cut, Elle, Esquire, Marie Claire, Salon, The Guardian, Jezebel, Wired, Women's Health (and more)
Episode: 282. Tracy Clark-Flory: "My Mother’s Daughter: Finding Myself in My Family’s Fractured Past"
Anne Peshka
author, speaker, certified core energy coach; trauma survivor and adoptee
Trauma Recycled (book) and related workshops
Episode: 281. Anne Peshka: "Trauma Recycled"
Alex Sloan
Transracial, transgender and non-binary adoptee; interviewed guest
Adoptee and nonprofit professional
Episode: 279. Alex Sloan: "Between Panama and Portland"

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Jennifer Diane Gostin
Host who guides conversations and introduces guests; central voice of the show.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Why the background music?

    This podcast might be good, but I am giving it a 2 star because I am hard of hearing and found the background music distracting and unnecessary. I was so annoyed that it was impossible to sort out the voices from the music. I really tried to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    plutie ba tutie
    United States3 months ago
  • An Exceptional Host!

    Jennifer is such a talented orator and host. Her calm and soothing voice is the perfect stage for these important, complex, and emotional stories. I am so honored to have been on the podcast and hope to come back in future seasons. Hearing from other adoptees at various stages of their adoption and reunion journeys has been essential to my own emotional stability as I navigate similar parts of my own life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaorte
    United States4 months ago
  • Comforting and Moving

    Truly beautiful podcast episodes. Jennifer’s voice is soothing, thoughtful, and deeply . Some of these stories really move me to tears.

    Thanks Jennifer for bringing adoption stories to light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AquaStarlight
    United States6 months ago
  • Let’s Talk Adoption

    For many, this topic is never usually talked about. There’s a discomfort to discuss something so personal and traumatic. Jennifer changes all of this with her way of making you feel relaxed and engaging with you on such a sensitive topic. Her calmness and professionalism is just you need to open up. Whether you’re a guest or a listener, you will learn so much when you hear yourself dig deep or listen to what it’s like to fight nurture over nature for all of us in Adoptee Land.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Once an Orphan
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Host

    Jennifer is an amazing host, she let me share my story and helped me to get through the tough emotions. I was very comfortable in sharing my story. This podcast is also therapy when listening to others tell their stories. I recommend to any adoptee/foster child that want to share their story, look no further this is the podcast to do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skeeter1929
    United States6 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content is described as healing, insightful, and ethically crafted, though some listeners note background music can be distracting for some hearing-impaired listeners.
Guests feel seen and respected, with many highlighting the safe space created for sharing difficult stories.
Host's calming, empathetic interviewing style is repeatedly praised by listeners.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

282. Tracy Clark-Flory: "My Mother’s Daughter: Finding Myself in My Family’s Fractured Past"
Q: Did you have tons of questions for Cathy when you connected with her?
Yes, there were many questions about her childhood, life, and our mom, and I leaned into listening and learning as we built our relationship.
275. Lora Alegria: "Adoptees For Family Preservation"
Q: What is the core mission of Adoptees for Family Preservation and how do you see its impact on the adoption landscape?
AFFP aims to minimize the need for adoption by supporting families to stay together, prioritizing preservation and open communication, while also empowering adoptees through education, resources, and peer networks. The organization uses fundraising to sustain advocacy projects and collaboration with related initiatives, with a focus on tangible changes in policy and practice.
273. Dani Janae: "Hound Triptych"
Q: Would you like to share how the title of your book came about?
The book is called Hound Triptych; the 'Hound' part reflects being rescued and saved, a term used by my adoptive mother that felt like how a dog is rescued from a pound, which I later critically evaluated as a harmful narrative for adoptees. The triptych structure also divides the book into past, search, and the aftermath of learning about the mother's death.
271. Haley Radke: "The Power of Adoptees For Family Preservation"
Q: What has been like the most meaningful being a host for nine years of an Adoptee-centered podcast?
I have learned and grown so much since little baby Haley started that show.
272. Abbi Johnson: "An Advocate For Family Preservation"
Q: What is it like to live in American culture as a natural mother, first mother?
For Abbi, living with the spirit of motherhood taken from her feels like a raw, exposed wound. She constantly navigates triggers in everyday life due to societal expectations surrounding motherhood.

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2. Cynthia Boone
3. Ingrid Alli
4. Jason Mullis
5. Keith Sciarillo
6. Alex Blum
7. Tracy Clark-Flory
8. Anne Peshka

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