In this episode of our podcast, Laurie and Claire delve into the often challenging topic of navigating holiday triggers. With the holiday season approaching, many adoptees find themselves facing emotional triggers that can disrupt their peace a...

Get ready to meet April Williamson, a Korean Adoptee who grew up in West Virginia and is now living in Bedford, OH. She shares stories from her childhood, stories of identity formation, and her challenges while growing up in white spaces in sma...

In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee podcast, In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we’re joined by Su Brooks, a Korean American adoptee, as she shares her unique journey of healing and finding unconditional love t...

In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee podcast, we are honoring National Adoptee Awareness Month by sharing stories and voices of Korean adoptees. We believe that our messages and experiences as Korean adoptees matter, and that it is importan...

In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we sit down with Mike Malloy to explore the complexities and truths behind adoption stories. Mike opens up about his personal adoption journey, sharing insights into the nuanced an...

In this episode, Laurie, Jolie, and Claire discuss the importance of connecting with our ancestors and the practices and rituals we have developed to honor and heal from the past. We share our personal experiences and the ways in which we have ...

Join us for a transformative experience as we share an adoptee virtual workshop hosted by Laurie and Claire, where they explored the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping and Somatic Breathwork. Through g...

In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Phoenix Song, a queer, nonbinary, trans Korean adoptee who has been helping people free their voices, rhythms, and body stories since 2006. Phoenix ...

In this episode of the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Hero’s Journey and its profound connection to the orphan archetype, especially as it relates to the adoptee experience. Drawing from Joseph Camp...

Laurie, Jolie, and Claire answer all your questions about The Empowered Adoptee Retreat in this Q&A session.A little backstory about the retreat, we intentionally curated a unique experience for Korean adoptees and our special offer...

Sooki Jalali was part of the first wave of Korean adoptees and grew up in her orphanage as a “house mother” from age 5 until approximately 12 or 14 yrs old, when she was adopted to a single mother and her sister and grew up in Minnesota....

In this episode of the podcast, Jolie Wermter joins Laurie and Claire for a panel discussion on Intersectional Identity, which will be a topic of one of the workshops at our upcoming KAD retreat - The Empowered Adoptee Retreat.

In this episode, we sit down with Ji Young, a Korean adoptee who has been living in Seoul for five years and she shares how her unique experiences has led her to incredible strength, resiliency, inner wisdom, peace, and personal growth. She is ...

Join Laurie, Claire, and Jolie while we share exciting live updates about our upcoming Empowered Adoptee Retreat!The Empowered Adoptee Retreat is a transformative journey for Korean Adoptees of all genders to explore identity, heal in c...

DeLa Dos is a Korean adoptee from Washington, D.C. who works in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). Join us as DeLa shares their story of growing up Asian in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee. The unique experiences a...

In this episode of the podcast, Laurie and Claire share podcast updates and exciting upcoming events. Claire is currently in Seoul, and the Dream Team will be livestreaming from The Empowered Adoptee Podcast Facebook page soon....

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Mihyun Lee, a Somatic Movement Therapist who works with Korean adoptees on their healing journeys. She uses somatic movement to help her clients tap into the unconscious memories and emotions tha...

Join us as we explore the significance of community, support networks, and chosen family for adoptees who are seeking true belonging and happiness. We discuss how adoptees can often feel disconnected from the world, why we struggle to feel at h...

In this episode, we delve into the complex and problematic history of Asian misrepresentation in media. From enduring stereotypes and personal impacts, to the broader impact on society, we uncover the layers of this issue and discuss ways to mo...

In this episode, we delve into the complex issue of estrangement in adoption, exploring the nuanced experiences of adoptees while we navigate relationships. Understanding the adoptee experience is crucial to repairing and nurturing relationship...

Join us as we sit down with Nate Choi, a Korean adoptee who overcame open heart surgery as a baby and shares his inspiring journey of healing and resilience.Nate opens up about his experiences navigating the complex layers of ...

Join us as we take a deep dive into our stories and insights about what it's like growing up as transracial adoptees in the dark about health issues and how we reclaimed our power over our own personal health journeys.Get ready to h...

Join us as we sit down with Jolie Wermter, a bi-racial daughter to Claire and second-generation Korean Adoptee, for a captivating conversation about what being Korean means to her, and how she has navigated the complexities of her unique journe...

In this episode, guest Dr. Hollee McGinnis shares her journey of her reclamation of her culture and all that she lost that day she was adopted - including her language, her food, and her people. Listen in as Hollee shares her heart...

Kirsten is a KAD from PA who has been in reunion with her birth mother for over 10 years. Just recently she traveled to Seoul, Korea to meet her birth mother for the first time since she was adopted.Get ready to hear her heartfelt and c...