Did you know that between 1945 and 1973, four (4) million US mothers put their children up for adoption?

As an adoptee and in honor of National Adoption Month, I wanted to bring light to the false narrative around adoption. Adoption is more than just a legal process; it's a life-altering journey that can deeply, influence our sense of identity, the way we perceive belonging, and how we connect or don't connect with others.

These are issues I've struggled with and so have my two guests today, Sarah and Louise. Adoption is complex and there are ripple effects it has on adoptees, and their families, and can change lives directly and indirectly. 

In today's episode, I speak with Sarah Reinhardt and Louise Browne, hosts of “Adoption: The Making of Me” podcast. One of the top-rated podcasts on adoption!!

We dive deep and discuss:

• What is the Baby Scoop Era?
• Sarah and Louise’s intimate adoption stories and how it has affected them.  
• The effects adoption has on self-worth and feelings of guilt. 
• The trauma of being separated at birth from your birthmother and how it shows up in adult relationships.
• The challenges of being adopted and how it can increase your chances of having anxiety, addiction, mental health issues, or being incarcerated.
• Why adoptees need open and honest conversations. 
• How having the right support group or community can impact an adoptee.

Sarah and Louise also share their invaluable insights and reflections from their 4 seasons of “Adoption: The Making of Me” podcast. Including the importance of the industry and its multidimensional impact on our society. 

Click here to purchase “American Baby”
Click here to purchase “Journey of the Adopted Self”

Enjoy this heartfelt conversation about adoption and the profound ways it shapes lives.

XO,

Laurie


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