Embracing Identity: John's Journey of Self-Discovery

Episode Summary:

Reuniting with his birth family showed John McCormick, a transracial adoptee, a new world. He physically felt a relaxation he had never felt before, he connected with music and art like never before, and he started to own who he is - confidently - even when others denied his identity. This is the story of how John’s reunion with his bio family was a healing journey that led him to reclaim an identity he was stripped of. 

In this episode, we cover:

(00:26) Finding his family because of a coincidence OR Having his original birth certificate 

(06:08) I’m not Irish, I’m Colombian OR Loneliness of having a lost identity OR Who am I, even?

(10:05) Strange feelings after meeting his family OR Deciding to move to Colombia

(13:54) Reconnecting with music and art 

(19:06) Getting confident about his identity OR Confidently reclaiming his identity (despite the haters)

(24:48) Working with his therapist 

(28:48) How his adoptive family feels about him reconnecting with his bio family

(32:17) Preparing to meet your bio family 

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• Colombian Influence Podcast
• Wisdom and Nonsense Podcast
• Grow Heal Blossom 

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