Adopt Perspective Adoption Podcast
Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow for Jigsaw Queensland
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S6E10 Donor Conception and the Right to Know
What happens when the story you were told about your conception begins to unravel?In this episode of Adopt Perspective, Jo Sparrow speaks with Katherine Dawson, creator of Origin Archives, about her…
S6E9 The Hidden Truths of Adoption - Bev Shipway
Did you know that behind every adoption story, there’s a painful truth that’s rarely discussed? In this episode of the Adopt Perspective podcast, Jo Sparrow interviews Bev Shipway, who shares her…
S6E8 Late Discovery Adoption: I Was 27 When I Learned the Truth
In this episode, Jo Sparrow speaks with Caroline Liesegang about her journey of discovering her adoption at the age of 27. Caroline shares her experiences growing up in a family where all siblings…
S6E7 When your adoption search ends with a no - Ben Straker
In this episode, Ben Straker shares his journey of self-discovery as an adopted person. He reflects on his childhood, the complexities of family dynamics, and the impact of adoption on his identity.…
S6E6 Apology is a Moment. Justice is a Process with Jeannot Farmer
Jeannot Farmer is from Glasgow, Scotland, although she is joining us today from Melbourne Australia where she is holidaying with family. In 1978 she lost her son to forced adoption. Thirty-one years…
S6E5 Adoption Reunion in Australia: Felicity Lawson
Felicity Lawson is an adopted person born at Hornsby Hospital, NSW in 1975. Over the past 32 years, she has searched for and reunited with both her mother and father - a long and complex journey…
S6E4 Adoption and Addiction with Paul Sunderland
Paul Sunderland is a renowned addiction specialist and psychotherapist. With over 35 years of experience, Paul's groundbreaking work has illuminated the deep and often-overlooked links between…
S6E3 The Silent Struggle of Fathers in Adoption - Phil Kenward
In this episode of Adopt Perspective, Jo Sparrow speaks with Phil Kenwood, a father who shares his deeply personal story of losing a daughter to forced adoption in 1970. The conversation explores the…
S6E2 Adoption Trauma and Identity: Reunion, Loss and the Lifelong Impact of Adoption with Tracy Graham
In this episode, Jo Sparrow speaks with Tracy Graham, an adopted adult who shares her lived experience of adoption trauma, identity and reunion across the lifespan. Tracy reflects on growing up in…
S6E1 Adoption Trauma, Identity & Reunion | An Adopted Adult’s Experience | Clare Cochrane
Adoption trauma, adoption identity, and adoption reunion are lifelong experiences for many adopted adults. In this episode of Adopt Perspective, Clare Cochrane shares her lived experience of…
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Welcome to Adopt Perspective, a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. This podcast is a production of Jigsaw Queensland Inc., however the views expressed are those of the people participating, and…
S5E24 Ryan Anderson
Today’s conversation is one that takes us across continents, cultures, and the complex search for identity that so many adopted people navigate. Ryan Anderson is an intercountry adoptee who now lives…
S5E23 Tammy Richie - Loss, Reunion and the Bonds That Shape Us
Born in 1972 in Toowoomba and adopted into a family in Boonah, Tammy Richie’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and rediscovery. In this episode, Tammy shares her remarkable journey — from…
S5E22 Heather Waters - You Should Be Grateful
Today on Adopt Perspective, we're joined by South Australian filmmaker, writer, adoptee and advocate Heather Waters. Heather’s work explores the lasting impacts of adoption on identity, family, grief…
S5E21 Kim Rankin
This week on Adopt Perspective podcast, we’re joined by Kim Rankin, who was born and adopted in Sydney in 1973. It would be another 27 years before Kim reunited with her mother, Karen Chaston — who…
S5E20 Karen Chaston
Today’s guest, Karen Chaston, was just 16 years old when she lost her daughter to adoption in Sydney in 1973. Nearly three decades later, after 28 long years, they were reunited. In this special…
S5E19 Professor Daryl Higgins - Child Safety Inquiry & Adoption Act Review
Today we're joined by Professor Daryl Higgins, Director of the Institute of Child Protection Studies at the Australian Catholic University. For nearly 30 years, Daryl has researched child abuse…
S5E18 Anna Linde - The Adopted Sexologist
Today’s guest is someone whose work is reshaping how we think about adoption, identity, and intimacy. Anna Linde is an adoptee, a Dance & Movement-Therapist, a Sexology researcher, and the…
S5E17 Brett Kable
While adoption stories often share familiar threads, each one is deeply personal and unique.In this episode, we're joined by Brett Kable, who was born in Nambour, Queensland in 1975 and adopted at…
S5E16 Prof. Nahum Mushin AM - Review of Qld's Adoption Legislation
In this episode, Dr Jo-Ann Sparrow is joined by Professor Nahum Mushin AM—former Family Court Judge and Chair of the Forced Adoption Apology Reference Group—for a timely conversation as Queensland…
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Adopt Perspective Adoption Podcast has published 123 episodes since April 2020, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Adopt Perspective Adoption Podcast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.
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