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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
Emotional Intelligence
Open Adoption
Self-Acceptance
Self-Improvement
Internal Family Systems
Love

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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Our most profound learnings often come from the toughest moments. Born in Ethiopia, adopted by an American family at 5, Isaac shares his most transformative learnings. Inspirational!

Born in Ethiopia, Isaac spent time in an orphanage following the t... more

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What if it's true. That we're fundamentally whole despite trauma. No, really. Listen in as previous guest and friend Marcy puts me on the spot. Make up your own mind...

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What does healing mean to you? It means something different to everyone. Getting clear on what it means to you is profoundly helpful. Knowing how we heal is even more powerful. Listen in as Aysha and I dive deep into what helps us heal and what doesn... more

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We humans have a funny relationship with change. What if change was for the better? A change in how we think, how we feel, how we see ourselves? Listen is adoption leader and therapist Lisa shares insights on growth, learning and change...

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Recent Guests

Aysha Schomburg
Founder/Executive at Healing New York
Healing New York
Episode: Healing Is An Inside Job With Aysha E. Schomburg
Lisa Dominguez
From Paths for Families
Paths for Families
Episode: Change & Thrive With Lisa Dominguez
Carmen Durfey
Adoptee sharing her journey
Episode: Living From Love With Carmen Durfey
Tina Miller
Tina Miller from Lutheran Family and Children's Services
Lutheran Family and Children's Services
Episode: Control With Tina Miller
Lenette Serlo
Founder and CEO of Generation O, an organization for opioid-exposed children
Generation O
Episode: Connection With Lenette Serlo
Sheila Jaffe
Co-founder of The Felix Organization; adoptee advocate
The Felix Organization
Episode: Nothing Wrong With Me With Sheila Jaffe
Neb Cross
Adopted from Ethiopia, father, advocate and speaker on thriving after trauma
Self-employed / Speaker
Episode: Epiphanies With Neb Cross
Rachael Maskell
MP advocating for adoptees and adopters; guest on the show
UK Parliament
Episode: Advocating For Adoptees With Rachael Maskell, MP
Anna Jinja
Adoptee and podcaster
Episode: Connection & Fundamental Wholeness With Anna Jinja & Donna Pope

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 States9 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.

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Living From Love With Carmen Durfey
Q: What role does awe play in your daily decisions compared to fear?
Awe shifts decisions toward compassion and courage, reducing fear-driven choices and increasing willingness to engage bravely with others.
Living From Love With Carmen Durfey
Q: How did the journey to find your birth mother change your perspective on life?
Learning the truth transformed fear-based wondering into gratitude and awe, expanding my view of what my life could be and why it happened the way it did.
Living From Love With Carmen Durfey
Q: What does thriving mean to you in the context of adoption?
Thriving means living with purpose and peace rather than fear, and approaching life with a sense of awe for each person's story.
A Different Perspective With Teresa Bernu
Q: What does thriving look like beyond growth and learning in Teresa's view?
Teresa describes thriving as being at peace with who you are, rooted in inherent worth, and living with a sense of value and purpose that supports ongoing growth rather than a final endpoint.
Staying Grounded With Judith Russ
Q: How has your understanding of an adoptee's experience evolved in recent years?
She points to the impact of very early life experiences, pre-birth stressors, and the enduring influence of birth information access. She also stresses the nonverbal memories and the need to preserve links with birth families as part of grounding.

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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
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3. Adoption: The Making of Me. An Oral History of Adoptee Stories
4. Family Secrets
5. The Mel Robbins Podcast

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1. Aysha Schomburg
2. Lisa Dominguez
3. Carmen Durfey
4. Tina Miller
5. Lenette Serlo
6. Sheila Jaffe
7. Neb Cross
8. Rachael Maskell

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