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Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive

Simon Benn
Adoption
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Trauma
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Home
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Spiritual Growth
Self-Compassion
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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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When things get tough raising your kids, what do you do? Listen in as Barb, Clinical Social Worker and adoptive mother to 3, shares her take on thriving and delighting in our kids.

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Would you like to be triggered less? More resilient when you are triggered? Listen in as Jenn and I dive deep into resilience for insights on how you react, bouncing back faster and more...

Jenn is Director of Kansas Caregiver Training & Support and... more

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It's a trap we all fall into. Thinking that others will change. Waiting for others to change. But we have to change first. Listen in as Mercedes shares her insights on change for the better...

Mercedes is a compassionate leader dedicated to supporti... more

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Born in India, Kirti Pickard was abandoned as a baby and spent her three and a half years in an orphanage. She was adopted at four. She is the host of When I Grow Up, a podcast sharing extraordinary stories of everyday people. Kirti also leads Missio... more

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Recent Guests

Barb Dewey
Adoptive parent, clinical social worker
Independent / Adoption Space
Episode: Delighting In Our Kids Barb Dewey
Jenn Meyer
From Children's Alliance Of Kansas, adopted parent and advocate
Children's Alliance Of Kansas
Episode: Resilient When Triggered With Jenn Meyer
Mercedes Bristol
From the Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, adopted five grandchildren
Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Episode: Changing First With Mercedes Bristol
Kirti Pickard
Adoptee, founder of Mission 143
Mission 143
Episode: Identity In Christ With Kirti Pickard
Chris Johnson
Leader at Lifeline in Alabama; adoptive parent
Lifeline Alabama
Episode: Discovering & Sharing Our Uniqueness With Chris Johnson
Wes Kuehl
Adoptee and chair of PACT (Parents and Children Together)
PACT
Episode: Superpowered With Wes Cuell
Rhiannon Franklin
Founder/leader at Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMSCAA) and advocate/educator on adoption and foster care
Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMSCAA)
Episode: Handling Tough Emotions With Rhiannon Franklin
Robin Sizemore
Executive Director of Nightlight Christian Adoptions and adoptive parent
Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Episode: The Past Doesn't Determine The Future With Robin Sizemore
Jenn Noble
An adoptee and adoption professional who works at Choice Adoptions, focusing on attachment and bonding with clients.
Choice Adoptions
Episode: Love Without Rules Jenn Noble

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Great information

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana Hargus
    United States7 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 States2 years 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 States2 years 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

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Guests are described as providing diverse adoptee perspectives and practical insights for families.
Listeners praise candid, heartfelt conversations that center healing and real-world growth.
Many comments highlight the depth and safety of the conversations, noting a space for honest sharing.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Identity In Christ With Kirti Pickard
Q: What would you say to someone turned off by religion?
Kirti encourages seeking God wholeheartedly, pursuing a genuine personal faith rather than settling for a watered-down version, and emphasizes that faith is a personal journey that requires questions and pursuit rather than passive acceptance.
Identity In Christ With Kirti Pickard
Q: What have you not asked me about?
The host and Kirti acknowledge the ongoing nature of discovery and invite listeners to remain curious, but Kirti reframes it by emphasizing that her mission and healing come from a God-centered identity, not merely from answering every personal question.
Handling Tough Emotions With Rhiannon Franklin
Q: What does thriving mean to you, especially in the context of tough emotions and adoption-related challenges?
Thriving means learning, growing, and getting the support needed to live day-to-day while maintaining happiness and resilience, even through seasons of medical concerns, sleep deprivation, or emotional upheaval.
Handling Tough Emotions With Rhiannon Franklin
Q: Brilliant. So this is possibly the longest organization name that we've ever had on the show, right?
Yes, and it sets the stage for a discussion about a large network of support for foster care and adoption in the region, illustrating the breadth of resources available to families.
Changing Life For The Better With The Altmans
Q: Stefanie, as an adoptee, what does thriving mean to you?
Thriving for me means showing up authentically in life and integrating my story in everything I do.

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This show centers on adoption, foster care, trauma, and resilience, with conversations that blend personal narratives, psychology, faith, and practical parenting insights. Guests range from adoptees and birth-family perspectives to professionals in adoption services and foster care, all focused on thriving beyond trauma. Listeners can expect deep, honest explorations of identity, belonging, and healing, often framed by real-world parenting challenges and community support. A notable strength is the ability to surface vulnerable experiences while offering actionable ideas for building healthier family dynamics and personal growth.

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1. Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland
2. Adoptees On
3. Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
4. Miss Me?
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Recent guests on Thriving Adoptees include:

1. Barb Dewey
2. Jenn Meyer
3. Mercedes Bristol
4. Kirti Pickard
5. Chris Johnson
6. Wes Kuehl
7. Rhiannon Franklin
8. Robin Sizemore

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