Somewhere Between Podcast

In this short bonus excerpt from Aimee and Spencer's conversation, they talk about Asian representation, what it means to them, and why it is so important. They also share their thoughts surrounding ongoing racial tensions and fighting against racism. You can find Spencer on Instagram @spencer_mdm.

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Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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Join Aimee and Chinese adoptee, Spencer, as they discuss what it’s like growing up in an LGBTQ family and society, and the unique difficulties they faced growing up. They talk about their struggles with identity and connecting to Chinese culture as well as how they are reconnecting with it through their college experience. Spencer also talks about their difficult adoption backstory in which they learn more about the circumstances of their adoption and initial foster family. You can find Spencer on Instagram @spencer_mdm.

We've added music!

Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music) 

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We've added music!
Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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Join us for the second part of Pema’s story of self discovery and her search for her birthparents. We pick up her journey when she arrives in China, where she volunteered with an orphanage, followed by a week spent with a searcher actively looking for her birth family. Pema shares some interesting and helpful tips learned from her search. If you’re planning on doing your own birth search, definitely give this episode a listen. You can find Pema on Instagram @_pemabear_ 

We've added music!
Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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In this interview episode, Aimee is joined by Chinese adoptee, Pema. Join us for part 1 of exploring Pema's search for her birth parents. This episode focuses on the start of Pema's journey prior to her visit to China where she details the research she did to emotionally and mentally prepare herself. Aimee and Pema discuss stories of other adoptees birth searches as well as their experiences with DNA testing and more. You can find Pema on Instagram @_pemabear_ 

We've added music!
Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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In the second part of this two-episode interview, Ace Arnsmar shares with Aimee his experience finding an Asian adoptee therapist as well as the steps he has taken in order to connect with the Asian adoptee community over the past year. It is with great excitement that we, the Somewhere Between Team, can announce that Ace will officially be joining us as both a host and social media manager. You can connect with Ace on Instagram @acearnsmar and you can also check out his own podcast, “A Conversation Ensued”, which can be found on Spotify and other streaming platforms.

We've added music!

Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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We've added music!
Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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In this episode, Aimee is joined by Chinese adoptee twins, Lindsay and Stephanie. Together they explore the twin's experiences growing up together and the different journey's they had connecting with their Asian American identities. Tune in for some insightful discussion about how they found themselves in a world where everyone expects you to be something/someone else. This episode is dedicated, in loving memory, to Karlie <3

We've added music!
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Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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In this interview episode, Alia is joined by Molly C., a Chinese adoptee. Molly is currently attending medical school in Canada, and she shares her experience applying and getting into med school, and how adoption played a role in her application. Together, the two of them also discuss growing up with stereotypes and surviving Chinese school! Molly also has a YouTube channel for future med school applications: The Med Trek (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1oVma7TAvY4h68Kp749rnA)

We've added music!

Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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In this interview episode, Aimee is joined by Josh H, a Vietnamese adoptee. Josh is currently an admin for the SAAT Facebook page, and also works with the Asian Adoptee Chinese Language Table. Together, the two talk about Josh's experiences while living in Asia, being a SAAT admin and more!

We've added music!

Intro: Lights by Sappheiros (https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic)
Outro: herbal tea by Artificial.Music (https://soundcloud.com/artificial-music)

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