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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
Emotional Healing
Racial Identity
Foster Care
Family
Adoptee Community
Adoptee Voices
Community Building
Adoption Mosaic
Reunion With Biological Family

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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Tracy Clark-Flory is a journalist, essayist, and author of the new memoir My Mother’s Daughter: Finding Myself in My Family’s Fractured Past, which Kirkus calls “powerful,” “deeply researched,” “lyrically written,” and “moving.” New York Times bestse... more

Anne Peshka is an author, speaker, and certified Core Energy Coach who helps people break free from the patterns that keep them stuck and create lives rooted in truth, connection, and purpose. As both an adoptee and a birth mother, Anne brings a rare... more

Amik is a foster care alum and adoptee. She is the author of “Healing Hurts Like Hell; A Survival Through Severe Childhood Trauma” . Her book is available on Amazon.com.

Music by Corey Quinn

Alex Sloan (he/they), is a Transracial, Transgender and Nonbinary human, adopted from La Chorrera, Panama. He was adopted as an infant by a single white woman, who adopted another child from Panama 7 years prior, (who he later found out was his biolo... more

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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"
Lilly Anspach
Adoptee advocate, treasurer of AFFP, founder of initiatives connected to AFFP
AFFP (Adoptees for Family Preservation)
Episode: 278. Lilly Anspach: "Adoptees For Family Preservation"
Renee Gelin
President of Saving Our Sisters (SOS); birth first mother; advocate for family preservation
Saving Our Sisters (SOS)
Episode: 277. Renee Gelin: "Saving Our Sisters"
Sullivan Summer
President of Adoptees for Family Preservation; co-host of Adoptees Pop Podcast
Adoptees for Family Preservation (AFFP)
Episode: 276. Sullivan Summer: "Adoptees For Family Preservation"
Lora Alegria
Secretary of Adoptees for Family Preservation; advocate and writer
Adoptees for Family Preservation (AFFP)
Episode: 275. Lora Alegria: "Adoptees For Family Preservation"
Dr. Zoe Shaw
Licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, podcast host, relationships coach
Author of Stronger In The Difficult Places; psychologist
Episode: 274. Dr. Zoe Shaw: "STRONGER IN THE DIFFICULT PLACES: Heal Your Relationship with Yourself by Untangling Complex Shame"
Dani Janae
Debut poetry collection author; transracial adoptee from Pittsburgh, PA
Author/Poet
Episode: 273. Dani Janae: "Hound Triptych"
Abbi Johnson
A passionate advocate for family preservation and voice for mothers who have been coerced into relinquishing their children.
Voiceless Birth Mother
Episode: 272. Abbi Johnson: "An Advocate For Family Preservation"

Host

Jennifer Diane Gostin
Host of thought-provoking conversations and audio drama focused on adoptee experiences and community storytelling.

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 States2 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 States3 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 States5 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 States5 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 States5 months ago

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Guests and listeners alike note the podcast's thoughtful, non-sensational approach to difficult topics in adoption.
Audience members consistently praise the host for a calming, empathetic interviewing style and a safe space for vulnerable storytelling.
The show is seen as a trusted resource that elevates authentic adoptee voices and fosters community support.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
270. Steffe Harwood: "Truth Over Expectations"
Q: How has religion played a part in your adoption?
Steffe reflects that while her birth mother wanted her to grow up in a non-traditional religious environment, she ultimately was raised in a Jewish household, which shaped her identity.

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This show centers adoptee voices, exploring relinquishment, identity, and belonging through intimate conversations and narrative-driven episodes. Guests span adoptee experiences, birth family reconnections, trauma and healing, and community support, often combining personal storytelling with broader discussions about adoption justice, representation, and cultural identity. The format regularly blends thoughtful interviewing with space for vulnerable sharing, offering both educational context and emotionally resonant perspectives. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on ethical storytelling, safety for guests, and a community-focused lens that values lived experience alongside advocacy and creativity.

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1. Anne Peshka
2. Alex Sloan
3. Lilly Anspach
4. Renee Gelin
5. Sullivan Summer
6. Lora Alegria
7. Dr. Zoe Shaw
8. Dani Janae

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