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Thriving Adoptees - Let's Thrive

Simon Benn
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Let's thrive. Thriving Adoptees helps adoptees thrive. What does thriving mean to you? Healing? Post Traumatic Growth? Evolving? Listen in as we explore what's helped adoptees do all that... Email me at simon@thrivingadoptees.com if you'd like to have a chat about being a guest on the show. There have been 93,000 downloads of the show since launch in April 2021.

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Does the desire for validation hold us back? How do you react when you or your beliefs are challenged? Listen in as adoptee Angie talks about surfacing and busting beliefs in this particularly empowering episode.

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Life can feel pretty scary. But what if we felt differently about that fear? What if faith felt bigger than that fear? Listen in as mother of 6 including 2 by adoption points us to big insights to seeing ourselves and our fear differently.

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What we resist persists. Especially our feelings. So what if we could be open to our feelings? Be openhearted. Ride life's emotional rollercoaster with more ease. Listen in as Cindy talks about vulnerability, openness and much more...

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Raising adoptive children and teens is an art not a science. It's something you get a feel for. Listen in as adoptive father of 10 Dr Ray shares his insights on getting a better feel for this art. Packed with humour and humility.

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Recent Guests

Wendi Cross
Community leader and advocate for adoption
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Episode: Faith Is Bigger Than Fear With Wendi Cross
Cindy Sarai
Founder and Executive Director of Adoption Dreams Come True in Colorado
Adoption Dreams Come True
Episode: Open To It All With Cindy Sarai
Arnie Eby
Executive Director of the National Foster Parent Association and adoptive dad
National Foster Parent Association
Episode: Humility With Arnie Eby
Joanna Abruscato
President of the Maryland Resource Parents Association and foster kinship parent.
Maryland Resource Parents Association
Episode: Rising Above Trauma With Joanna Abruscato
Niemah Scherlacher
Adoptee and speaker sharing her experiences with adoption and identity
Episode: A Well Of Hope With Niemah Scherlacher
Rachel Medefind
Director of CAFO's Institute for Family-Centered Healing & Health and a mother with a daughter adopted from Ethiopia.
CAFO
Episode: Letting It Go With Rachel Medefind
Carly Souza
An adoptive parent and advocate, runs a non-profit called Fostering Hope
Fostering Hope
Episode: Choosing Hope Carly Souza
Damon Cates
President and CEO of One Hope United
One Hope United
Episode: Enabling Thriving With Damon Cates
Laura Adams
Adoptive mom and founder of iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families
iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families
Episode: Doing Our Own Work with Laura Adams

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Simon
Host focused on helping adoptees thrive through shared stories of healing and personal growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Great information

    Simon dives deep into all things related to adoption. Listen and learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana Hargus
    United States5 months ago
  • Deep Reflections and Soulful Conversations

    Thriving Adoptees is a soul-stirring exploration of the adoptee healing experience. With deep, thought-provoking questions like ‘What does healing mean to you?’ each episode invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys. This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about digging deep, challenging perspectives, and embracing growth. Simon creates a safe space for honest, vulnerable conversations that feel more like spiritual awakenings than interviews. Raw, insightful, and transformative, this podcas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonicaHall
    United Statesa year ago
  • Adoptee to adoptee power

    Simon selects an array of adoptee voices, provides a comfortable space for intimacy, all focused on healing; what could be better?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flokoul
    United States2 years ago
  • Thriving Adoptees Going Strong

    It’s no wonder Thriving Adoptees is celebrating with 500 episodes! I am an adoptee that absolutely appreciates the messages of hope and growth that both Simon and his guests boldly speak. These episodes provide us all with the invitation of: What if we were to challenge our thoughts and tell ourselves a new story? One that’s more accurate and provides empowering thoughts and beliefs, instead of staying stuck in the same place and ways of thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Stevens Writer
    United States2 years ago
  • Thriving Together

    adoption Simon’s podcast covers a wide range of topics, including mindfulness, self-care, and relationships. This diversity ensures that there's always something for everyone, regardless of their interests or adoption journey circumstances. A binge-worthy show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adoptee Lisa Ann
    United States2 years ago

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Some feedback mentions the podcast as a valuable resource for emotional and mental health related to adoption.
Many listeners express that the discussions help them on their own healing journeys, finding the topics relevant and supportive.

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The Art Of Adoptive Parenting With Dr Ray
Q: What's your take on allowing kids to fail?
Dr. Ray emphasizes the importance of allowing children to make their own decisions and learn from their mistakes, as well as the need for parents to step back at certain times.
The Art Of Adoptive Parenting With Dr Ray
Q: What have you learned about yourself through those years?
Dr. Ray discusses learning humility and how each child has their unique personality, which reinforces the understanding that parents are just one factor in their child's growth.
A Well Of Hope With Niemah Scherlacher
Q: How does crying for the loss of our birth mothers become a belief of rejection?
Crying can escalate into a belief of rejection due to strong emotions and societal messages about motherhood, leading to internalized feelings of worthlessness.
A Well Of Hope With Niemah Scherlacher
Q: What does healing mean to you, Niemah?
Healing involves separating my identity from how I came to be, and recognizing my worth based on who I am and what I've made of myself.
A Well Of Hope With Niemah Scherlacher
Q: What does thriving mean to you, Niemah?
Thriving means taking your life and rising it to the next level, making it meaningful and purposeful.

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Focusing on the experiences and journeys of adoptees, this podcast emphasizes the concept of thriving and what it truly means to achieve personal growth beyond survival. Through heartfelt and insightful conversations, the host explores themes such as healing, resilience, emotional health, and the importance of community support. Episodes feature a diverse array of guests including adoptees, foster parents, and professionals in child welfare, who share their personal stories and professional insights related to adoption and foster care. This focus not only promotes understanding and connection but also encourages listeners to reflect on their own experiences while fostering a sense of hope and community in the adoption spectrum.

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1. Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland
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Recent guests on Thriving Adoptees include:

1. Wendi Cross
2. Cindy Sarai
3. Arnie Eby
4. Joanna Abruscato
5. Niemah Scherlacher
6. Rachel Medefind
7. Carly Souza
8. Damon Cates

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