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 journey.
As a member of The Empowered Adoptee Retreat Leadership team and a speaker at the KAAN, 2024 conference, Jolie is eager to share her insights and connect with others who have been impacted by adoption. Alongside her mother Claire, they will be presenting on the topic, Family, Culture, Identity: Generational Adoption Impacts.
Join us for this enlightening conversation and gain valuable insights into the complexities of identity, adoption, and the intersectional experiences that shape our lives.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Jolie and connect with Claire and Jolie at the KAAN conference this June 21-23 in Chicago.
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.
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Episode 16 is live!
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 heartfelt and empowering stories of healing through Korean food.
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.
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*New episode* You're gonna want to tune into this one!
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 courageous stories of how she has navigated being a KAD, a mom, a daughter, and as someone with "a gentle curiosity" about her identity which led to seeking answers inside KAD spaces and by traveling to Korea.
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In this episode, guest Lauren Schlesinger, an empowered KAD, shares her inspirational mental health journey and the impact that adoption trauma had on her life. She also shares tools and healing modalities that helped her transform her mental health and become free from depression and suicidal ideation.
*Trigger warning*
Suicidal ideation is discussed in this episode as part of Lauren’s mental health journey. If you feel like it may be too triggering we suggest that you come back and listen to the episode another time when you feel ready to do so.
If you are in need of support processing difficult emotions, please reach out to us and we can help you with resources.
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:
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Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.
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Episode 12 is a special treat because we feature guests from our recent KAD retreat.
Kyungmi and Sun are two Korean Adoptees who attended The Empowered Adoptee Retreat this past weekend. They both share their own personal stories about their relationship with Korean food and the role it played in their own identity formation and adoption journeys.
We would like to give a shout out to all of our wonderful KAD guests who attended our retreat and thank you for coming with an open heart and sharing so much of you with us!
Please share this podcast with a friend or family member who on an adoptee journey.
Episode 10 is live!!
In this episode, we delve into the movie "Return to Seoul," focusing on the story of Freddie, a 25-year-old Korean adoptee who grew up in France.
Freddie's narrative is one of profound identity crisis as she grapples with the complexities of her cultural heritage and struggles to find her sense of peace and belonging.
Throughout the film, we explore Freddie's experiences with the adoption agency, touching on themes of second loss, adaptation, coping mechanisms, and culture clashes.
**SPOILER ALERT**
We discuss events of the movie and share our personal interpretations.
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:
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Episode 8 is live!!
Join us for a unique episode as we explore the transformative power of Somatic Breathwork through a hands-on session led by Claire, with participant Laurie Jean.
A somatic breathwork practice combines conscious breathing with body awareness.
It helps to release tension, stress, and emotional blockages stored in the body by using the breath as a tool for healing and self-discovery.
Learn the technique of Somatic Breathwork and follow along with this short daily practice which can be used as your own tool for integrating all of your parts so that you can embody the person you want to show up as in the world.
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Today, we’re sharing three powerful tips that have transformed our own relationships, and can’t wait for you to try them too!🌈 Connect with Yourself: Loving yourself is the first step to allowing others to love you fully. Take time to nurture your relationship with yourself, practice self-love, and watch as your connections with others deepen and flourish.💖 Be Vulnerable: Embrace vulnerability as a pathway to deeper connection with your loved ones. It’s okay to open up, share your authentic self, and step outside your comfort zone to build stronger bonds.🦋Let Go of Perfection: Relationships are beautifully messy, and that’s okay! Release the pressure to have all the answers and embrace the journey of growth, spontaneity, and shared experiences with your partner.Ready to take your relationships to the next level?Join @lauriejeanie and @jolie.wermter and myself at The Empowered Adoptee Retreat this April 26th-29th in beautiful Guerneville, CA for a transformative experience designed for adoptees like you.Connect with Korean Adoptees, embrace healing, and empower yourself to live your best life. Click the link in our bio to sign up now! 🌟#EmpoweredAdoptee #KAD #KoreanAdoptee #AdoptionJourney #retreatlife
Episode 7 is live!
Join us for a unique episode as we explore the transformative power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) through a hands-on session led by Laurie, with participant Claire.
Discover how EFT, using light percussive taps on meridian lines similar to acupuncture and acupressure, can unlock the subconscious mind and empower us to reclaim our inner peace and personal power.
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:
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Please find more information about our upcoming retreat, The Empowered Adoptee Retreat which will be held April 26th - 29th, 2024 in Guerneville, CA.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to heal and become empowered in community! Spots are limited so be sure to register today.
https://the-empowered-adoptee.mykajabi.com/the-empowered-adoptee-retreat
Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.
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Episode 6 is live!
How does learning the history of Korean adoption shape our identity? How do we learn from history so that we can gain deeper understanding of our stories and possibly change the narrative?
In this controversial episode, we unpack some of our surprising truths around learning the history of Korean adoption, and we share what our process of empowering our present looks like for us.
Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.
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Check out our newest episode #5 Back To The Homeland, where we answer a question from a listener, Kimmy!
"When visiting Korea, did you feel like you were "home"? Did you feel like you were seen as you are and treated as you like to be treated?"
In Episode 2, we discuss our personal experiences as transracial and transcultural adoptees growing up in White America.
We explore the concept of the "other" or "gray" space, and how adoption has shaped our own unique identities. As targets of racism and stereotyping, we share our heartfelt stories and also strategies for dealing with some pretty challenging experiences.
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:
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Please reach out and share your stories with us! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.
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