Juliana and Fig (hedgehog) joined the podcast to talk about recent events in life. Between growing up in New York City and deciding to pursue education in Canada, Juliana decided to switch from veterinary to history studies. We talk more in depth about relationships and there really isn’t that much of a difference between men, women, gender fluid, transgender; all humans have their own way of communicating and some are better than others. @julianaclark88 on instagram.

FCC- Families with Children from China

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Zach is an adoptee living on the east coast of the United States and born with a name given by his birth parent(s). He shares more about his experiences going through a transition from high school into university years and the challenges with trying to obtain his birth certificate.

We also talk about the inspiration behind his ink, 15 tattoos and counting and Zach provides his perspective on being your true authentic self regardless others trying to influence you. Follow Zach @zphoenix14 on instagram with any questions and also to see his tattoos. I was surprised but we did not get into a long conversation about Harry Potter like I thought we would!

ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Sage is a student in Canada studying science with a focus on trans and bipoc mental health related to trauma and adoption. They share their experience about gender identity and the LGBTQ community.

It was very insightful to learn and hear about their journey with adoption and becoming their own individual. I also asked Sage about their experience with relationships and we also talked about pronoun usage. Follow Sage @sageandspicepaintings because art is still very important to them.

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Mia is currently pursuing her masters from American remotely and hopes to finish in person in DC in the future. Mia shared her experience and her journey from graduating to thinking of what to do for work. She is currently working on a couple of projects that connect to her adoption and potentially has a project in the works to bridge Chinese Americans and adoptees.

If you would like to connect with Mia, you can email.

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Xiaoling is currently on the East coast in the US. She is a wonderful person who I have had the pleasure of speaking with and getting to know over the past few months. Xiaoling talks about her birth date, her connection to her adoption, and how adoption is complex. We also really dive into family and friendships and get really honest about the tough dynamics but also the amazing things about the two.

Follow @xiaolingkeller and her new adoptee account @adoptee_love which focuses on “moments of loving life and self love by adoptees.” Xiaoling created this account after we recorded so it is not mentioned on the recording.

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NOTE: The begining of this episode there's is a delay/ echo on my part but it gets better. Here's to new equipment right?

Grace is a student at Penn State University in Happy Valley, PA. Her discovery of the adoptee community is very new and she has taken it all in stride. She also talks about Grace also is the creator of the Made in China(ish) podcast. You can follow Grace @gracetom_ and her podcast @madeinchinaish_podcast on instagram.

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Alia is another Chinese adoptee living in NYC who also happens to be co host of Somewhere in Between podcast. Alia spoke about her experience as a Chinese adoptee with a Chinese mother and Pakistani father. Alia shares more about the meaning behind her names and the significance of how these contribute to her as a person. We also geek out about video games and NYC. At the end I go on a mini explanation about kids and work. Follow Alia @nerdy_noot_noot and Somewhere in Between pod @somewherebetween.fam on Instagram.

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Hello! Here is a bonus (Bloopers) episode and/or "a special one。"

It is also #InternationalPodcastDay which I gather is relatively new。 Enjoy the short segment of Bloopers from the in person recording session with Ben。@bebensmith on instagram and Becoming Ben Smith on Youtube.

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The guy Chinese adoptee episode is here. This conversation with Ben was very sweet and mindful of the sensitivity we all may feel about family and ourselves as individuals. Ben also shares more about having two dads and his entire family and sharing and being a part of the LGBTQ community. He also shares perspectives with dating and more about the origins of his youtube channel, Becoming Ben Smith. You can follow him on IG @bebensmith.

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I tend to do that a lot in situations when I go to places I am not familiar with.

Another year of being alive has arrived. It so happens that my birthday is in line with the same day of an episode release. I appreciate hearing those who have gained value from this podcast and also having an opportunity to fine tune my communication skills.

It seems fitting that there is some rain in the background as Katie and I speak as it feels very in line with my personal outlook. My instagram is @landofrunningtara (More running -- yes) and Katie is @katieiless.

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