Episode 13 | Linda Pevac

In this episode of the Because She's Adopted podcast, host Kristal Parke interviews Linda Pevac, an adoptee, author, and survivor. Linda shares her harrowing experiences of childhood trauma, the impact of hypervigilance, and the healing power of creativity. The conversation delves into the complexities of relationships with adoptive parents, the inner critic, and the importance of self-compassion. Linda also discusses her experiences with abusive therapy, the journey of caring for her parents, and the significance of emotional sobriety. Throughout the episode, Linda emphasizes the importance of awareness, community, and personal growth in the healing process.

Guest Bio

Emma Stevens, who is also known as Linda Pevac, is the author of two earlier

memoirs: The Gathering Place: An Adoptee's Story and A Fire Is Coming.

Her adoption journey began when she was relinquished as an infant and adopted at

three months old. Only in hindsight does she understand how being an adoptee has

shaped and formed her entire life.

In her first memoir, The Gathering Place, Emma describes a magical space she has

created for healing, comfort, and restoration for the younger parts of herself that

never felt safe, seen, heard, or understood.

A Fire Is Coming is Emma's cautionary tale, emphasizing the importance of

selecting a therapist thoughtfully. She alerts readers to the psychological nightmare

that can result from an unethical therapist, doctor, or counselor.

Emma's third memoir, Choosing to Breathe, brings together all three themes. It

takes readers back to The Gathering Place, where they discover what it means to

integrate their identities as Emma releases multiple layers of trauma.

After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma, she

pursued master's-level coursework in psychology at Pepperdine University in

Orange County, California. In March 2024, Emma won an Independent Author

Award for her second book, A Fire Is Coming, at Tucson's 2024 Festival of Books.

She was a finalist in the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for the

same book.

Emma loves traveling and spending time with her two adult children and her two

lively, affectionate Bengal cats.

Connect with Linda

Website: www.emmastevenswriter.com

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/lindacampbellpevac

https://www.instagram.com/emmastevenswriter/

Email: [email protected]

Purchase Linda's Memoirs:

The Gathering Place: An Adoptee's Story

A Fire is Coming

Choosing to Breathe

Connect with Kristal

Website: https://kristalparke.net/

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