ABC Adoptees Born in China

WARNING: May contain spoilers if you haven’t seen Inside out, Soul, and Coco. Here is a bonus episode because I couldn’t resist an opportunity to share this part of the conversation with Haley about Pixar.

I realize 3.5 hours is not actually too long to be in theater or watching a feature film these days but for children, I would argue so!

Coco came out in 2017 (not 2015 as i say here) Soul, 2020 and inside Out was 2015!

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Haley is pursuing a Masters in Divinity. This episode (Number 25!) and on a nice snowstorm day, Haley provides a relatable rundown on faith and her personal experience about how her adoption and her future goals connect with faith. She also shares about possible interest in working within racial justice ministry and anti- racism. We go into a very involved talk about family diving deep into discussing family and the idea of parenting.

Haley really provides a lot of thoughtful insight to make you think more. Follow Haley @hazyhuds on instagram and @misshaleyhudler on twitter.

China’s Hidden Children - Kay Ann Johnson

To Save the Children of Korea: The Cold War Origins of International Adoption - Arissa H Oh

Note: We also really got into a conversation about Pixar’s recent animated features which is not included in this episode as it may spoil some of the plot. I may share as a bonus!

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MeMe is a medical student in the south east of the USA. Her interest and decision to pursue medicine is a result of an experience she, her mother, and grandmother went through. At a young age MeMe also began reading and developing an understanding of english. Though it was not linguistics, english, or graphic design that she majored in. This talk encompasses many topics and is also explained in such a matter of fact way that you almost miss the impact. We talked about the recent insurrection at the Capitol, death, politics, personality, internet, communication, and moving.

Follow MeMe @mcollier96 on instagram. Also check out her new blog that she created with a fellow medical student that focuses on the medical student perspective of topics not related to medicine.

Buy nothing project - buynothingproject.org | Chairish - chairish.com | Project Reclass - projectreclass.org

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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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