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Rising To Challenges With Ella Smith
Adoption can present us with many challenges. But how do we rise to those challenges? Listen in as Ella shares insights on dealing with the unexpected, coming from love and much more...
Wisdom In The Moment With Susan Silverman
Being told to just raise your kids doesn't sound like a great piece of advice. But it landed profoundly for Susan. She heard it as a pointer to stop trying to think too far ahead. To listen to wisdom in the moment. To stop overthinking. Who doesn't need less overthinking right? Listen in for your ow...
Nurturing Our Kids With Jenny Fridge
We want our kids to grow. We know we have to nurture them to make that happen. So how do we do that? Listen in as Jenny who has 4 kids including her youngest who's adopted shares what she's learning about nurturing and more...
God Loves Me With Isaac Melber
Our most profound learnings often come from the toughest moments. Born in Ethiopia, adopted by an American family at 5, Isaac shares his most transformative learnings. Inspirational!
Fundamentally Whole Despite Trauma
What if it's true. That we're fundamentally whole despite trauma. No, really. Listen in as previous guest and friend Marcy puts me on the spot. Make up your own mind...
Healing Is An Inside Job With Aysha E. Schomburg
What does healing mean to you? It means something different to everyone. Getting clear on what it means to you is profoundly helpful. Knowing how we heal is even more powerful. Listen in as Aysha and I dive deep into what helps us heal and what doesn't.
Change & Thrive With Lisa Dominguez
We humans have a funny relationship with change. What if change was for the better? A change in how we think, how we feel, how we see ourselves? Listen is adoption leader and therapist Lisa shares insights on growth, learning and change...
Living From Love With Carmen Durfey
Where are you living from? So many of us spend so much of our living from fear, worry and anxiety. How does this change? Listen in as adoptee Carmen shares her insights into living differently. Living from love.
Control With Tina Miller
How much control do we have? How does humility help us see control more clearly? Adoptive mother and adoption professional Tina shares what she'd have done differently if she'd had a time machine including.. reading the Connected Child by Karyn Purvis.
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Simon dives deep into all things related to adoption. Listen and learn.
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 podcast offers a rare depth that stays with you long after you’ve finished listening.
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?
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.
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!
Help on our healing journey
Simon is fabulous at welcoming an array of adoptee perspectives on healing. He connects with adoptees from around the globe and offers illuminating conversations that help us all on our healing journey.
Thriving On
Simon has lots of energy and a good spirit. I enjoy listening to him. I highly recommend adding this podcast to your favorites.
Insightful Podcast
Simon has a way of helping his guests really get to the important issues, exploring what it means to live as an adoptee through the different stages of life’s and how we can thrive through it all!
I always learn something new
Simon brings on a variety of guests who focus on the healing journey. It’s very helpful for me as an adoptive parent to hear these important voices.









