ABC Adoptees Born in China

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.

If you would like to share your story please email [email protected] or @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Facebook, Instagram, and @ChineseAdoptPod on Twitter. Thank you for listening!

This episode we speak with Jade who is from the UK. Jade is an anthropologist who studied abroad in Hong Kong and also went on a heritage trip. We go into more discussion on struggling with mental health and aspects of human behavior. Follow @jade.laverick on Instagram. Please email [email protected] or DM @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Instagram/ Facebook if you would like to share your story. Also, please rate and review! Thank you for listening! Since recording, we are also on Twitter @chineseadoptpod. I would like to again thank bensound for the tune!

This episode Abby, @nsmycast speaks with me about her experience as well as why she decided to start the Not So Mellow Yellow Podcast. Abby provides some very great quotable moments related to being adoptees and allies for the Black Lives Matter movement during our conversation and also kept her language non explicit. She is living with her two cats who you may hear. You can follow her at @abigailraeart!

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This episode we speak with Angela. Angela and I connected via reddit. She is busy working during this time at a job and internship. We talked about her family’s experience adopting after 9/11 as well as her siblings. You can follow Angela on instagram @glow.angela

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This episode we speak with Sydney. Sydney and I connected via SAAT. Many things have happened since this episode was recorded including, the letter was received and recycled and Sydney is happy in her new place. Sydney is a New Yorker and we talk about psychology and self growth related to adoption. She’s a natural for speaking and elaborating on deep thoughts and was engaging throughout the entire recording.

PSA: My usual recording platform was not working on the day we recorded so the sound is a little different.

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This episode we speak with Emily, an Ohian originally but now in San Francisco. She is also a board member with CCI (Chinese Children International). We talk about her work experience and the travel included, how she began with CCI, and her love for cats especially Leo. We also talk about affluence and entitlement. Follow Leo @leoisliving on instagram!

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This episode we speak with another Grace from across the pond (as they say?). Grace shares her experience as an adoptee in the UK! I admit I am very excited I was able to speak with an international Chinese adoptee!

Grace shares her experience as an artist and more about how adoption was a large part of her understanding about her own adoption. We also talk about communication within family. You can follow her @thegracepayne on Instagram and Grace is also on vimeo. I also share about a new challenge I encountered.

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This episode we speak with Abby. She is isolated up in Michigan but has a penpal. Abby is Kaysie's (from first interview) penpal and here she shares her experience traveling, sports, and then some slang that I did not know. Episodes will now be released every other week as long as I have interviews. Please email [email protected] or DM @adoptedbabiesfromchinapod on Instagram/ Facebook if you would like to share your story. Thank you for listening!