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Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive

Simon Benn
Adoption
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Home
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Let's thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that... Email me at simon@thrivingadoptees.com if you'd like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.

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Can you open your heart more fully? Shamele has opened her heart to 4 kids through adoption, another through a special guardianship and over 300 more through fostering them. Listen in as we dive into helping our kids have fun, feel listened to and lo... more

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Change is hard. Until an insight happens. Whether that's about how we feel, what causes those feelings, our behaviour or anything else. So changing is a seeing thing. Listen in as Steve shares some of the insights that have done the heavy lifting. We... more

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From rainbows and unicorns to adoption is trauma. Pendulums swing too far before they settle into balance. Listen in as we find a more balanced approach that's closer to the truth.

Ryan Hanlon became President and CEO of NCFA in May 2022 after servi... more

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It takes courage to tackle the tough stuff in adoption. It takes courage to love our kids when that love isn't reciprocated. Listen in as Melody talks about courage, support from others and much more. Melody has five kids including one from adoption.... more

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Shamele Jenkins
Advocate and single mother of five adopted children who has raised over 340 kids as a foster mother.
Miami-Dade County Foster and Adopted Parent Association
Episode: Opening Our Hearts With Shamele Jenkins
Ryan Hanlon
Executive Director of the National Council for Adoption and an adoptive father.
National Council for Adoption
Episode: Balancing Perspectives with Ryan Hanlon
Heather Branam
An adoptive mother and advocate for healing journeys among adoptees
Episode: Helping Them Heal With Heather Branam
Matthew Straeb
President of Heart Galleries of America
Heart Galleries of America
Episode: Fear & Faith With Matthew Straeb
Cindy Stogel
Director at All For Kids, passionate about supporting adopted children and their families.
All For Kids
Episode: Seeing The Big Picture With Cindy Stogel
Dana Hargus
Counselor and adopted mother with extensive experience in the trauma field.
Episode: Our Spirit Isn't Traumatised with Dana Hargus
Lisa Chism
An adoptee who shares her personal journey and insights around identity and healing
Episode: Love AND Heartbreak With Lisa Chism
Tami Garcia
Adoptive mother and heritage reconnection coach
Rediscovering Your Roots
Episode: Reconnecting With Heritage With Tami Garcia
Wilson Munsterman
19-year-old adoptee sharing his personal journey and insights on thriving despite adoption challenges
Episode: Thriving No Matter What With Wilson Munsterman

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Simon
Host of Thriving Adoptees, focuses on supporting others through personal stories and shared experiences in the adoption community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Great information

    Simon dives deep into all things related to adoption. Listen and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana Hargus
    United States3 months ago
  • Deep Reflections and Soulful Conversations

    Thriving Adoptees is a soul-stirring exploration of the adoptee healing experience. With deep, thought-provoking questions like ‘What does healing mean to you?’ each episode invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys. This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about digging deep, challenging perspectives, and embracing growth. Simon creates a safe space for honest, vulnerable conversations that feel more like spiritual awakenings than interviews. Raw, insightful, and transformative, this podcas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonicaHall
    United Statesa year ago
  • Adoptee to adoptee power

    Simon selects an array of adoptee voices, provides a comfortable space for intimacy, all focused on healing; what could be better?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flokoul
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thriving Adoptees Going Strong

    It’s no wonder Thriving Adoptees is celebrating with 500 episodes! I am an adoptee that absolutely appreciates the messages of hope and growth that both Simon and his guests boldly speak. These episodes provide us all with the invitation of: What if we were to challenge our thoughts and tell ourselves a new story? One that’s more accurate and provides empowering thoughts and beliefs, instead of staying stuck in the same place and ways of thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Stevens Writer
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thriving Together

    adoption Simon’s podcast covers a wide range of topics, including mindfulness, self-care, and relationships. This diversity ensures that there's always something for everyone, regardless of their interests or adoption journey circumstances. A binge-worthy show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adoptee Lisa Ann
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show provides thoughtful insights and powerful stories about adoption, fostering a supportive community.
Some listeners have noted a desire for a smoother delivery and deeper exploration of topics.
Listeners appreciate the emotional depth and real-life applications presented, highlighting the positive impact on their personal growth journey.
Overall, feedback indicates that the podcast is a valuable resource for adoptees and those involved in adoption.

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Balancing Perspectives with Ryan Hanlon
Q: What does thriving mean to you, Ryan?
Thriving means building meaningful relationships and prioritizing health and good decisions while modeling this for our kids.
Insights In The Moment With Steve Valdez
Q: How do you see the relationship between our external world and our internal world?
It's a constant battle of re-evaluating what we need to maintain happiness and alignment between internal feelings and external realities.
Insights In The Moment With Steve Valdez
Q: What does thriving mean to you?
Thriving is about becoming the best version of oneself into finding pride and achievement, constantly striving for more.
God Adopted Us First With Alice Murray Adoption Attorney & Writer
Q: How does faith help the adoption journey for you?
It provides motivation, confirmation, guidance, and helps in navigating being a family after adoption.
God Adopted Us First With Alice Murray Adoption Attorney & Writer
Q: What does being part of God's family mean to you?
It tells me that families are created in different ways, based on love, not necessarily biology.

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Content centers around the challenges, growth, and personal journeys of adoptees, inviting listeners to explore the concept of thriving in the context of their adoption experiences. Topics range from healing and personal development to community support and the complexities of identity and belonging. Through insightful discussions with guests who share their own stories and expertise, the conversations foster understanding and resilience, emphasizing that thriving is a personal journey that can be shaped by one's experiences and relationships. The podcast's unique approach combines emotional exploration with practical insights, creating a supportive space for listeners navigating their paths in the adoption community.

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Recent guests on Thriving Adoptees include:

1. Shamele Jenkins
2. Ryan Hanlon
3. Heather Branam
4. Matthew Straeb
5. Cindy Stogel
6. Dana Hargus
7. Lisa Chism
8. Tami Garcia

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