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Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive

Simon Benn
Adoption
Trauma
Healing
Identity
Mental Health
Foster Care
Parenting
Personal Growth
Resilience
Family Dynamics
Community Support
Thriving
Grief
Adoptees
Open Adoption
Emotional Intelligence
Self-Acceptance
Self-Improvement
Love
Internal Family Systems

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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What is Fundamental Wholeness? How does seeing it transform our lives for the better? Listen in as my friend and past guest Jude Hung interviews me about this fresh and hopeful paradigm.

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Our grounding is the base from which we connect with others and allow them to feel safe and secure. Listen in as Judith and I explore self awareness, empathy, handling ambiguity and more.

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What if the tough stuff happens to help us to our most profound learnings? Doesn't that change our minds about what we are going through? Listen in as Cara and I dive deep into expectations, empathy and much more. You're going to love this...

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What is family? It seems a simple enough question. And yet...listen in as we explore a broader answer with birth mother Janelle and her birth daughter Katherine who was adopted. Fascinating and nuanced. A great episode with light and dark, laughter a... more

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Recent Guests

Jyotika Acharya
Professional working with international adoption; guest on the show
Leeds St. Nick's Kids (adoption and outreach)
Episode: A Sense Of Belonging With Jyotika Acharya
Doris Cardwell
Executive Director of South Dakota Kids Belong
South Dakota Kids Belong
Episode: Joy - Regardless Of Circumstances With Doris Cardwell
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

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 States8 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.

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    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!

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    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.

Joy - Regardless Of Circumstances With Doris Cardwell
Q: How do you move from contentment to joy in daily life?
She explains that contentment and joy are a continuous, intentional practice—choosing joy and contentment regardless of circumstances, and using trauma as a catalyst for growth rather than a determinant of her future.
Joy - Regardless Of Circumstances With Doris Cardwell
Q: What did the unpacking process look like for you, Doris?
It involved years of journaling, therapy, and reflection after a cancer diagnosis, which helped her recognize that the things she grew up with were not normal and prompted her to redefine her life and boundaries.
Joy - Regardless Of Circumstances With Doris Cardwell
Q: So, that being said, what does thriving mean to you, Doris?
Doris describes thriving as being okay in her own skin, accepting her experiences, and not letting circumstances dictate her joy or happiness. It's about self-acceptance and resilience despite past trauma.
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.

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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. Birth Moms Real Talk
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1. Jyotika Acharya
2. Doris Cardwell
3. Barb Dewey
4. Jenn Meyer
5. Mercedes Bristol
6. Kirti Pickard
7. Chris Johnson
8. Wes Kuehl

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