Pulled By The Root - Amplifying Adoption Issues

Moses Farrow, LMFT is an Adoption Trauma Therapist, with over 20 years in the mental health field. He is on a mission to save adoptee lives, sharing his personal experiences as a survivor of abuse, suicide and suicide loss. He has also become an outspoken advocate for mental health, suicide prevention, anti-racism and adoption reform. He has also begun the #truthislouder movement which encourages adoptees to speak their truth and invites everyone to help save adoptee lives.

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Bernie Miller is a late discovery adoptee who found out he was adopted 3.5 years ago at the age of 62. He is currently working on his memoir that describes his experiences through the new discovery lens.  Bernie wants to help people understand that birth and adoption trauma are real and not to be dismissed.  He also agreed to sing a song during this episode which caused me to "lose it". Bernie is passionate about vocal music and theater, he is intent on finishing a 2nd degree in Theatre Arts.  Bernies voice spoken or sung warms the soul~

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Lesli Johnson is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she is also a Coach specializing in adoption related issues. As an adoptee, her personal experience allows her to connect with our community. Lesli is a certified EMDR therapist trained in Brainspotting and the Trauma Resiliency Model.  This episode tenderly addresses the wounds of adoption. Lesli has made it her life's work to help those who suffer.

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Adoptee Rebekah Clark is a connector, creator and curator. With an international media, marketing and communications career spanning over 20 years. Rebekah's passion is people, her most ambitious endeavor to date is Happy Marlo: a well-being  platform and community on a mission to change childhoods through tailored healing modalities. Rebekah radiates kindness, this episode is all about finding a way to make the most of our difficulties.

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Eline was adopted from Iran into a Dutch family when she was 1.5 years old.  A documentary film "Finding Farideh"  followed Eline to Iran to search for her biological family called. In this episode we discuss her film, spirituality and the complexities of adoption . Eline shares how she has learned to accept herself and find peace.  She is a prolific writer and we shared a few poems back and forth. Eline's spirit is boundless; she has a heart for helping adoptees through their struggles.

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I have known "Jordyn" for over ten years but I never knew the depth of her pain.  She pours out her heart wrenching grief, shame and trauma in our first live podcast. Being in the same room as "Jordyn" shared was an experience I will never forget. A few days before our interview she lost her grandmother and decided to come anyway. It was important to "Jordyn" to speak about the powerlessness that drove her to relinquish her daughter. 

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Lorah is an adoptee on a mission to help other adoptees know they are not alone. She is a Reiki Master and an Intuitive.  Lorah believes we have the power to heal, her life and journey are a testimony to what is possible. This episode is raw, deep and light hearted~

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Gabrielle Glaser exposes the shadow side of adoption through her powerful book American Baby. Her passion, empathy and conviction are evident in her writing and in her reporting. The depth of her knowledge is electric. This episode is packed full of the truth! Gabrielle fearlessly peels back the layers of secrecy and shame to reveal the human cost of archaic adoption practices.

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Vickie helped me care for my ill adopted mom when our relationship was in turmoil. I did not learn until this conversation that my mom did not tell her I was adopted. Vickie and her husband have helped shelter over 150 children with the goal of reunification. This episode speaks to all the ways mothering can heal and damage.

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"Caroline" reached out to me and I am so grateful she did. This anonymous interview was healing in real time. "Caroline" told her story without flinching with the hope that others can feel seen and heard.  This episode touches on reunion and all the highs and lows adoptees face. We see you Caroline and you are BEAUTIFUL!

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