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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
Healing
Cultural Identity
Childhood Trauma
Adoptee Community
Foster Care
Emotional Healing
DNA Testing
Racial Identity
Family
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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Elizabeth Barbour. M.Ed. is an adoptee and adoptive mom with 27 years of reunion experience. In 1999, she found her birth mom, birth dad and eleven brothers and sisters. An adoption reunion coach, speaker and author of two books, she’s currently writ... more

Gretchen Sisson, PhD, is a sociologist who studies abortion and adoption in the United States. She is a researcher at Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, part of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences at the U... more

Diana Kayla Hochberg is the author of Connected: Finding My Truth and a late-discovery Black Market Baby. Born in Montreal during the Baby Scoop Era and brought to the United States as an infant, Diana spent decades believing the story she had been t... more

Charity Barriere Muhammed is an educator, author, speaker, and advocate whose life journey bridges adoption, genealogy, trauma recovery, and Black history. After spending 41 years separated from her biological father, she discovered she is the daught... more

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Recent Guests

Charity Muhammad
Mom, educator, author, podcaster, speaker, and advocate
Educator and author with a focus on adoption and Black history
Episode: 297. Charity Barriere Muhammad: "Going Forward with a Healthy Father and Daughter Relationship; Part 2"
Ronnie Jacobs Jr.
Educator and podcast host; late discovery adoptee
Firepit Conversations (with Aaron)
Episode: 294. Ronnie Jacobs Jr.: "Build Your Community; Part 1"
Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao
Pioneer in adoption reform; founder/CEO of Center for Family Connections
Center for Family Connections, Riverside After Adoption Consulting and Training
Episode: 293. Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao: "A Pioneer in Adoption Reform"
Yvette Monique
Adoptee and certified birth justice doula
Health care / Birth justice advocacy
Episode: 291. Yvette Monique: "Connection and Support Through the Years"
Hannah Andrews
US domestic adoptee born in Chicago, writer and speaker on adoption issues
Episode: 290. Hannah Andrews: "From Chicago to San Diego"
Loren Stephens
Author of All Sorrows Can Be Borne, spouse of Dana Miyoshi
Episode: 289. Loren Stephens: "All Sorrows Can Be Borne: Part Two"
Dana Miyoshi
Adoptee featured in the episode and basis for the conversation
Character in All Sorrows Can Be Born (Lauren Stevens' novel)
Episode: 288. Dana Miyoshi: "All Sorrows Can Be Borne: Part One"
Jonathan Newbern
Late discovery adoptee, advocate, and speaker involved in Adoption Mosaic and related initiatives
We The Experts; Adoption Mosaic; Ostrich Castro projects
Episode: 287. Jonathan T. Newbern: "June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month"
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"

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Jennifer Diane Gostin
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 103 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 States6 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 States7 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 States9 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 States9 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 States9 months ago

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Listeners often note the host's empathetic, well-prepared approach and the depth of guest storytelling.
Hosts are praised for calm, thoughtful interviewing and a welcoming space for adoptees.
Guests consistently highlight the value and safety of sharing personal experiences in this community.
Some listeners mention background music as distracting during episodes.

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296. Charity Barriere Muhammad: "Generational Healing Over Trauma; Part 1"
Q: What does kinship adoption mean to you, and how has your understanding of it evolved?
She describes kinship adoption as a form of guardianship that can carry both benefits and complexity, emphasizing honesty with children about their family structure and the importance of addressing trauma openly rather than hiding it.
296. Charity Barriere Muhammad: "Generational Healing Over Trauma; Part 1"
Q: How has your journey inspired your mission to educate others about adoption, genealogy, trauma, and healing?
Charity explains that healing has become central to her work and life; she uses her podcast and writing to document her healing out loud, publicly address trauma, and create a legacy of truth and resilience for her sons.
290. Hannah Andrews: "From Chicago to San Diego"
Q: How did discovering your original birth certificate and meeting your birth mother influence your writing and perspective?
The moment of discovery and the subsequent familial reconnection reframed her narrative, inspiring deeper empathy, a shift from avoidance to engagement with her origins, and fuel for continuing to tell her story and advocate for adoptee rights.
290. Hannah Andrews: "From Chicago to San Diego"
Q: Is there anything you found particularly challenging along this journey?
She discusses the ongoing questions that follow each answer, the difficulty of fully knowing one's origins, and the emotional toll of unresolved pieces, all while emphasizing that the process of searching and learning, though painful, remains essential.
290. Hannah Andrews: "From Chicago to San Diego"
Q: What's been the most rewarding thing about being connected to the adoption community?
Hannah describes a profound sense of belonging and mutual understanding with other adoptees who share similar threads of experience, which has transformed her sense of self and provided ongoing support.

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What is Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, issue-focused catalog of conversations and personal storytelling around adoption, kinship, and the lifelong journey of identity. Topics repeatedly surface around kinship adoption, openness versus secrecy in birth histories, intergenerational trauma, healing through storytelling, and community-led support. Episodes often center adoptees and kinship networks, with guests ranging from early pioneers in adoption reform to contemporary adoptee advocates, writers, therapists, and filmmakers. The format blends intimate interviews with reflective readings and audience-grounded discussions, offering both practical guidance for families navigating open adoption and deeper explorations of identity, belonging, and justice within care syst... more

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2. Ronnie Jacobs Jr.
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6. Loren Stephens
7. Dana Miyoshi
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