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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 important to amplify our voices in order to raise awareness and promote understanding and acceptance.

In this episode, we will be featuring interviews with Korean adoptees Nate, AJ, and Kirsten, who share their stories and messages about adoptee awareness. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation that highlights the importance of truth-telling, understanding, and empowerment within the adoptee community.

We hope that this episode will serve as a powerful reminder that our voices matter and that we have the power to make a difference in our own lives and in the lives of others. Whether you are a Korean adoptee yourself or simply an ally, we invite you to join us in celebrating National Adoptee Awareness Month and supporting the empowerment of the Korean adoptee community.

If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
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Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com

Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.

If you feel called to support The Empowered Adoptee Podcast it would mean the world to us. Support the show and get subscriber only content, access to workshops, and personalized adoptee support from Laurie and Claire! 💜

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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 and often overlooked layers that go beyond the simplistic narrative of "black and white." He discusses how his experiences have shaped his understanding of identity, belonging, and the importance of embracing the full spectrum of our stories as adoptees.

Mike also shares his time volunteering with the Holt Adoption Agency, offering a unique perspective on how adoption agencies function and how they shape the lives of adoptees. Together, we delve into the truths, challenges, and healing processes that many adoptees experience, offering inspiration and clarity for those navigating their own adoption stories.

Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation that highlights the importance of truth-telling, understanding, and empowerment within the adoptee community.

If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
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Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com

If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be held Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA.

Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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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 used ancestral healing to help us on our own journey of self-discovery and personal growth.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

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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 guided sessions, you will learn how to release emotional blocks, reduce stress, and cultivate a deeper connection with yourself. This workshop is a safe space for adoptees to explore their unique journeys and gain valuable tools for healing and self-discovery.

To our beloved KAD community, as we continue to process through our feelings and emotions about our adoption stories, we want to acknowledge that we are all in need of different healing tools. Just knowing that we are not alone in our journeys is enough for some, while others may need more connection, more discussion, and more tools to help process in healthy ways.

We're encouraging everyone to seek out the support you need and to embrace your vulnerabilities because it's when we have the courage to go within ourselves for more awareness, more truths, and more connection, we become empowered.

Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

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We would love to connect with you and hear from you! Please send us a text and share your story 💜

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 is a singer, musician, sound healer, performer, writer, facilitator, and dharma teacher whose work is rooted in empowering individuals to sing, sound, and speak their truths.

Phoenix shares their personal journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of being a transracial and transcultural adoptee, and how their experience as a trans and nonbinary person has shaped their path. From releasing trauma through sound to finding power in rhythm and voice, Phoenix guides us through how healing is possible through creative expression and embodiment.

Join us as Phoenix, Laurie, and Claire dive deep into the intersection of identity, empowerment, and the liberating force of sound. Phoenix offers wisdom and tools to help adoptees connect with their authentic selves, reclaim their voices, and find healing through creative expression.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone on the Adoptee Healing Journey, offering inspiration, vulnerability, and practical tools to help free your voice and share your story with the world.

Listen in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.

If you would like to connect with Phoenix Song:
Instagram - @phoenixsongrises
phoenixsongmusic.com

If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA. Tickets are available now.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

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We would love to connect with you and hear from you! Please send us a text and share your story 💜

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 Campbell's famous narrative structure, we’ll explore how the themes of abandonment, separation, and identity that define the orphan archetype parallel the emotional journey of adoptees.

We’ll discuss the stages of the Hero’s Journey—from the initial "call to adventure" to crossing into the unknown, facing trials, and ultimately experiencing transformation and empowerment. Through this lens, we examine the unique challenges adoptees face, such as navigating multiple identities, reconciling cultural disconnection, and the deep desire for belonging.

By framing the adoptee journey as a hero’s path, we offer insights into how adoptees can transform their experiences of loss into personal growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Whether you're an adoptee, a friend, or a supporter of the adoptee community, this episode will provide new perspectives on embracing the complexities of the adoptee experience as a heroic journey toward healing and wholeness.

Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA. Tickets are available now.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

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We would love to connect with you and hear from you! Please send us a text and share your story 💜

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 offerings really stand out because there is nothing like it anywhere else in the community.

We came together and ran several focus groups with KADs to gain a deep understanding of what was really needed to meet our needs and wishes for a special and truly life changing retreat experience.

The Empowered Adoptee Retreat is unique because it's for KADs, by KADS!

Some highlights of our Q&A:

Just 7 weeks to our next retreat in Shenandoah, VA and we are currently 50% sold out!

*REFERRAL BONUS* $100 off your ticket price if you bring a KAD friend AND they get $100 off their ticket too!

FAQ's answered in this episode:

How do I get to the retreat?
Are flights included? Where do I fly in?
What time do I need to get there?
Will I need to rent a car?
What do I need to bring?
How do I bring my kimchi back if I’m flying?
Will a container be provided?
Are meals included?
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Do I need to have experience with breathwork, tapping, etc? How do I know it’s for me?
How big is the retreat?
What happens at the retreat? Day in the Life
What are some healing tools we can expect to learn? Daily practices like somatic movement - start with intentionality, get us in our bodies.
What happens after the retreat?


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA. Tickets are available now.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Visit https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/

Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

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We would love to connect with you and hear from you! Please send us a text and share your story 💜

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.

Join us as Sooki sits down with Laurie and Claire and intimately shares her unique experiences as an independent adoptee and how her own curiosity about self worth, happiness, and inward journey to live a life of purpose has led her down a path of self empowerment and personal development.

She is a certified life coach and also a certified yoga instructor. She continually works towards personal transformation and she is following her calling to be a facilitator of inner work.

Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Website: https://www.theempoweredadoptee.com/
Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee
Instagram: the.empowered.adoptee
Email: hello@theempoweredadoptee.com


If you are interested in attending The Empowered Adoptee Retreat, our upcoming retreat will be help Oct 25-28 in Shenandoah Valley, VA. Tickets are available now.


Don't miss your chance — reserve your spot today before tickets sell out!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

Support the show