The Adoptee Next Door

By: The Adopted Life
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  • There is something temptingly tidy about the idea of adoption: a family with extra love and resources meets a child in need of both. The Adoptee Next Door takes the listener beyond the sparkly fairy tale of adoption.

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    Angela Tucker
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  • Patrice Martin: How Long Lost Family Went High, While Other Adoption Media Goes Low

    Patrice Martin: How Long Lost Family Went High, While Other Adoption Media Goes Low
    Dec 13 2023

    (Yes, the episode title is derived from Michelle Obama's famous line; "when they go low, we go high!")

    Television influences public opinion of adoption. It's easy to see the influence shows like Annie and The Blind Side have had as they highlight the savior tropes and downplay or ignore the adoptees journey of grief and loss. To my amazement, Long Lost Family seems to buck the trend! This show (which aired on TLC from 2016-2019) focuses on reuniting adoptees with their biological family. In the adoptee-world, shows like this often are termed 'reunion porn.' But this was different. Adoptee, Patrice Martin, was cast on Season 6, Episode 8 and to my amazement they resisted the urge to exploit her story. The production team treated her and her story with the humanity and care that we adoptees desire. Stunned and impressed, I just had to speak with the team that put this episode together.

    Listen to learn more about how a network television resisted the inevitable ratings gold.

    This episode features:
    Patrice Martin - Adoptee
    Kathryn Takis - Long Lost Family producer
    Lisa Joyner - Host of Long Lost Family
    Jen Utley - Director of Family Research at Ancestry.com
    Leslie Mackinnon - Therapist for Long Lost Family cast and crew



    You can reach out to Angela through her website or on Instagram @angieadoptee.



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    51 mins
  • Alexandra "ALX J": Transgender adopted teen discusses race, adoption, and LGBTQ intersectionality

    Alexandra "ALX J": Transgender adopted teen discusses race, adoption, and LGBTQ intersectionality
    Dec 15 2020

    Back in 2016, Angela had 12 year old transracial adoptee Alex, as a guest on her web series, The Adopted Life. In this episode, Angela reconnects with Alex, now a 17 year old transgender woman, to discuss adoption, the intersections of LGBTQ culture, and how quarantine provided a silver lining for Alex's transition period.

    You can reach out to Angela through her website or on Instagram @angieadoptee.



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    51 mins
  • Tiffany Henness: Could The Book Of Psalms Help Us Rethink The Fairy-Tale Adoption Narrative?

    Tiffany Henness: Could The Book Of Psalms Help Us Rethink The Fairy-Tale Adoption Narrative?
    Dec 1 2020

    Angela talks with Tiffany Henness about the surprising grief she experienced during her pregnancy and childbirth of her two biological kids. As a Christian she challenges the fairy-tale narrative about adoption and wonders if Christians may be use the book of Psalms to think differently about helping children through adoption.

    You can reach out to Angela through her website or on Instagram @angieadoptee.



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    44 mins

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Thank you from a Foster to Adopted Mom

Its not always easy to hear of all the difficulties Adoptees go through with their experiences that they've been thru. Thank you for opening my eyes on how to be a better adopted parents to my kiddos!

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Already one of the best podcasts on Adoption

I have been following Angela Tucker for a number of years. I find her intelligent, insightful and honest about the complexities of adoption. This podcast does not disappoint!

The variety of opinions of the guest she interviews is refreshing, and her interview style is compassionate, without shying away from digging deep. I learn something new every episode!

This has become my favorite podcast on adoption, and I listen to the new releases weekly as soon as they are posted.

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