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A Sense Of Belonging With Jyotika Acharya
Don't we all want to feel we belong? It's so painful when we don't. Listen in as Jyotika shares insights on belonging, origin stories and more...
Joy - Regardless Of Circumstances With Doris Cardwell
How would your life be if you find joy whatever your circumstances? Joy, and even contentment, were completely alien to Doris growing up. She's one of those adoptees who got very, very unlucky with her adoptive parents. Now 58, Doris shares profound insights on joy no matter what - following terribl...
Delighting In Our Kids Barb Dewey
When things get tough raising your kids, what do you do? Listen in as Barb, Clinical Social Worker and adoptive mother to 3, shares her take on thriving and delighting in our kids.
Resilient When Triggered With Jenn Meyer
Would you like to be triggered less? More resilient when you are triggered? Listen in as Jenn and I dive deep into resilience for insights on how you react, bouncing back faster and more...
Changing First With Mercedes Bristol
It's a trap we all fall into. Thinking that others will change. Waiting for others to change. But we have to change first. Listen in as Mercedes shares her insights on change for the better...
Identity In Christ With Kirti Pickard
Kirti's energy blew me away. Prepare to be amazed. Born in India, Kirti Pickard was abandoned as a baby and spent her three and a half years in an orphanage. She was adopted at four. Anger, bitterness and resentment almost derailed her. Later, a series of incidents and epiphanies led her to God, pea...
Discovering & Sharing Our Uniqueness With Chris Johnson
What if discovering and sharing our uniqueness drives our thriving? How does that help us tough times. Chris is dad to 10 including 7 through adoption from foster care. Listen as we dive deep into our diamond nature how his beliefs power his thriving.
Superpowered With Wes Cuell
What would it do for you to find your superpower? What if your difference IS your superpower? Listen in as adoptee Wes dives into difference, superpower and more.
Handling Tough Emotions With Rhiannon Franklin
Handling tough emotions is human's biggest challenge. And it's particularly tough for adoptees and adoptive parents given the complex emotions around adoption. So what helps us do this? Listen in as we dive deep and explore powerful learnings...
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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.