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Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive

Simon Benn
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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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Holding on to anger holds us back. It stops us thriving. And it yet we all do it to some extent. It's part of the human condition. Listen in as Rachel shares her learnings and practice on releasing anger, forgiveness and more.

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Rumi once said “Yesterday I was clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I wanted to change myself.” One of the most profound things we can see is that tough stuff helps us change. It creates space to grow. Listen in as Jenny shares... more

Hope is sometimes in short supply within adoptive families navigating tough stuff. Why is that? How can we overcome fear, choose hope and enjoy a brighter future? Listen is as Carly talks faith, truth and helping kids be who they want to be. 

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How do we enable ourselves and others to thrive? Big question! Listen in as Damon shares what helps him thrive and empower his colleagues, foster youth clients and others to do the same.

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Recent Guests

Carly Souza
An adoptive parent and advocate, runs a non-profit called Fostering Hope
Fostering Hope
Episode: Choosing Hope Carly Souza
Damon Cates
President and CEO of One Hope United
One Hope United
Episode: Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates
Laura Adams
Adoptive mom and founder of iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families
iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families
Episode: Doing Our Own Work with Laura Adams
Rashunda Williams
Director of Foster Care and Adoption at Chris 180 and adoptive mom.
Chris 180
Episode: Open To Learning with Rashunda Williams
Donna Pope
A mother of three sons through adoption, podcaster, and founder of the adoption agency Heart to Heart.
Heart to Heart
Episode: Purpose In The Pain Donna Pope
Sharon Butler-Obazee
An adoptee, mom, and coach who shares her personal journey and insights on resilience and self-acceptance.
Episode: Remarkable Resilience With Sharon Butler-Obazee
Alaina Colón-Gnotek
Child welfare professional with a deep commitment to helping children in adoption
Ennis Center
Episode: Persisting In Adversity With Alaina Colón-Gnotek
Michelle D Seymore
Director of Foster Care and Permanency for the state of Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families
Episode: Advocacy & Systems Michelle D Seymore
Terri Marcroft
Mum through adoption and leader of Unplanned Good
Unplanned Good
Episode: A Leap Of Faith With Terri Marcroft

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Simon
Host focused on helping adoptees thrive through shared stories of healing and personal growth.

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 States5 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 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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Listeners appreciate the depth and authenticity of conversations, finding them to be transformative and insightful.
The variety of guests and perspectives enhances the understanding of the adoption experience.
Some feedback mentions the podcast as a valuable resource for emotional and mental health related to adoption.
Many listeners express that the discussions help them on their own healing journeys, finding the topics relevant and supportive.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates
Q: What barriers do youth in the foster care system face when trying to thrive?
Damon identifies structural barriers, self-inflicted barriers, and the challenges of having to adjust to new environments as key obstacles to thriving.
Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates
Q: Can you share what a Hope House is?
Hope Houses are family homes for youth that provide stability and support, licensed as foster homes, with a focus on ensuring youth do not face multiple placements.
Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates
Q: What does thriving mean to you personally and professionally?
For Damon, thriving means living your best life and achieving fulfillment, both personally and in his role at One Hope United.
Doing Our Own Work with Laura Adams
Q: What drives your empathy growth as an adoptive parent?
Experiencing heartache for the child's struggles and realizing the gaps in understanding and support for adopted children drives empathy growth.
Doing Our Own Work with Laura Adams
Q: What does healing mean to you, Laura?
Healing means removing shame and blame from the adoption experience and understanding that the trauma, not the parent, affects the child-parent relationship.

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Focusing on the experiences and journeys of adoptees, this podcast emphasizes the concept of thriving and what it truly means to achieve personal growth beyond survival. Through heartfelt and insightful conversations, the host explores themes such as healing, resilience, emotional health, and the importance of community support. Episodes feature a diverse array of guests including adoptees, foster parents, and professionals in child welfare, who share their personal stories and professional insights related to adoption and foster care. This focus not only promotes understanding and connection but also encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences while fostering a sense of hope and community in the adoption spectrum.

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Recent guests on Thriving Adoptees include:

1. Carly Souza
2. Damon Cates
3. Laura Adams
4. Rashunda Williams
5. Donna Pope
6. Sharon Butler-Obazee
7. Alaina Colón-Gnotek
8. Michelle D Seymore

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