S3:E5 | What Does I Found Her Mean To You?

This week we will finish up Season 3 with just me and Roz talking all things adoption and reunion and sharing what's next for us. Links + Resources from the episode: Subscribe to I Found Her on Substack Visit Emily P. Freeman's episode discussed in our podcast Follow us on Instagram

In this episode, Roz and I are joined by Jourdan Laws with Noire Adoption, the first Black owned self-matching adoption profile hosting directory for Black/Biracial expectant moms to connect with Black/interracial parents. You can connect with Jourdan: https://www.instagram.com/blackadoptionmatters/ https://www.noireadoption.com/ And as always you can connect with Roz and Taya: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/ https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Alexis Eyler, Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation. This organization is recognized as the leader in comprehensive post placement support for birthparents, a demographic that has historically been under-served within the adoption community. They provide case management, access to adoption competent therapy, therapeutic retreats, education and counseling grants, adoption education and community building. You can learn more about this amazing organization at: https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/about/ And the book mentioned is: Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood Hardcover –by Gretchen Sisson And finally you can connect with us at: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Christelle Pellecuer, who is a fellow podcaster and adoptee coach living in Portugal. Our discussion today allowed us to go to another part of the world and explore the culture of Africa, specifically the island of Madagascar as Christelle talks to us about her journey as a transracial adoptee. Christelle can be found on the Black Adoptees Identities podcast and also @mschristellerosette or @blackadopteesidentities. To learn more visit us at https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

This week's podcast features a compilation of some of our past guests sharing what I Found Her means to them. As always, we appreciate your support and taking the time to listen to our podcast. Please like, share and subscribe to our podcast and check out how to stay connected with us. https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC founded Adoption Savvy to address the needs of all members of the adoption community. Being an adoptee and birth mother herself she has a unique perspective of both lived experiences and through her private practice specializes in treating adoption and trauma. Today on the podcast Roz and I had the chance to unpack the FOG Fazes from the lens of an adoptee and birth mom weaving together how our paths intersected across our reunion. Connect with Amy at: https://www.adoptionsavvy.com/ Connect with Roz and Taya at: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/ We appreciate that you like, subscribe and share our podcast with others in and outside the adoption community!

Today we sit down with Roz's BIG Little Brother to unpack his perspective on what happened 53 years ago when Taya was placed for adoption. Content Warning: This episode discusses themes around adoption and abortion which some individuals may find distressing. This is a deep and emotional episode of I Found Her this week. Roz journeys back in time again to the time she went away and discusses with her little brother his own experience of teenage pregnancy. Connect with Taya and Roz: Website: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/ Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Rebecca joins us today as a Los Angeles based Registered Dietician Nutritionist who is also an adoptee. Our discussion today allowed us to slow down and dive deep into our beliefs around food and how it intersects within the relationship of being an adoptee. Rebecca founded No Strings Nutrition and is passionate about helping adoptees and others connect with their bodies in a new way by upholding her values of authenticity, balance, curiosity and empathy with each client she meets. Check out her website: nostringsnutrition.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram at @no.strings.nutrition. And then follow Roz and Taya at: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/ https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Stacey Gatlin is the Founder of Yes We Adopt, a platform designed to change the narrative around Black adoption and foster care. Today's episode joins each point in the adoption constellation with the adoptee (Taya), first/birth mom (Roz) and adoptive mom (Stacey) sharing in a dialogue of curiousity and discovery of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist! Today's episode is also our premiere of Season 3. Thanks so much for continuing to journey with us as we begin our second year in the world of podcasting. We truly appreciate all of our listeners and hope you continue to find our content relevant and something you look forward to hearing. Please like, subscribe and share our podcast with others in and outside of the adoption community! Connect with Stacey Gatlin: Website: https: https://www.yesweadopt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesweadopt/ Stacey mentioned: https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/ https://www.instagram.com/mrfatherregistry/ https://www.instagram.com/watadoptions/ https://www.instagram.com/blackadoptionmatters/ https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/ https://www.instagram.com/theblackadoptea/ https://www.instagram.com/TheOutspokenAdoptee/ Connect with Roz and Taya: Website: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/ Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Continuing in the theme of rest for the month of January I decided to rebroadcast an episode that allowed my system to feel connected and empowered. Hopefully you will as well. Enjoy listening or maybe relistening to this episode as you take in the New Year and be sure to listen to the end as we both share about our hopes for the new year! Season 3 is gearing up in February and we look forward to bringing you more great content featuring even more guests and great conversations around the adoption triad. Connect with Taya and Roz: Website: ifoundherpodcast.com Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/ Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast