Adoptee Thoughts
Melissa Guida-Richards
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Teen Mom Stars Catelynn and Tyler Apologize for the Texting Scandal
Hi all, The long awaited interview is here. Did they apologize? Yes, but I know many are still going to have an issue with it. Just remember they are still processing and starting to do the work to…
S4E1 Adoptee Thoughts on "An Update on Our Family" ft. Hannah Cho on Family, Identity & Social Media
Welcome to Adoptee Thoughts, where each week, we dive deep into the nuanced world of adoption—unpacking challenges, perspectives, and the tough conversations that too often go unspoken. Whether…
S3E7 Exploring the Complexities of Birth Mothers and Adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD and Author of “Relinquished”
Welcome to our latest episode of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast! In this thought-provoking discussion, I delve into the complexities surrounding the decisions made by birth mothers and pregnant…
S3E6 An Interview with an Adoptee, Who Exposed his Illegal Adoption in a Viral TikTok Challenge.
On Season 3, Episode 6 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christian Aragon and host Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the shocking story of his illegal adoption and reunion with his biological family. You…
An Interview with 3 Reunited Biological Siblings Once Separated by Adoption
On Season 3, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Scott McCreary, Leigh Ann Baglin, Katie Ares, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the siblings reunion journey, including the ups and…
An Interview with Transracial Adoptee, Molly McLaurin, founder of Monarch Connections
On Season 3, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Molly McLaurin , and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their upcoming Transracial Adoption 101 course and Molly's experience as a…
S3E3 An Interview with Lynn Woo Mykytyn, Adoptee & Therapist
On Season 3, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Lynn Woo Mykytyn, MA LPCC LADC, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptee and her role as a therapist. They dig…
S3E2 An Interview with Paige Knipfer, Adoptive Parent & Adoption Consultant
On Season 3, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Paige Knipfer, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Paige's experience as an adoptive mother and her role as an adoption consultant. They…
S3E1 An Interview with Alessia, Adopted from the USA to Italy
Hi Friends! Thank you so much for your wonderful support, I am so excited to share this episode with you. It was recorded in 2020, but due to my father's passing around that time I didn't have a…
S2E5 An Interview with Astrid Castro, of Adoption Mosaic
On Season 2, Episode 5 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Astrid Castro, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Astrid’s work in the adoption community, reunion, as well as the nuances of learning…
S2E4 An interview with Annie Goodchild, Singer, Songwriter, and Transracial Adoptee
On Season 2, Episode 4 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Annie Goodchild, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Annie's new video project, "I Used to Be Sam." This project will use interviews of…
S2E3 An Interview with Jenny Heijun Wills, Award Winning Author
On Season 2, Episode 3 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Jenny Heijun Wills, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss Jenny's Memoir Older Sister, Not Necessarily Related (now available in paperback)…
S2E2 An Interview with Christine, Founder of Adoptee Bridge
On Season 2, Episode 2 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Christine Heimann, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their experience as international adoptees and the complexities of searching for…
S2E12 An Interview with Nicole Chung, Bestselling Author
On Season 2, Episode 1 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Nicole Chung, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss their experience with losing a loved one as an adoptee, as well as their writing…
S1E11 An Interview with Louise, an International Adoptee in An Open Adoption
On Episode 11 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Louise, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the unique experience as an international adoptee who grew up in an open adoption, coming out of the…
S1E10 An Interview with Shelley, An International Adoptee from China to Canada
On Episode 10 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Shelley, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss the intricacies of being an international adoptee, the benefits of having an adopted sibling, and the…
S1E9 An Interview with Maria, On Finding Birth Family During a Pandemic
On Episode 9 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Maria, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss how they handled finding birth family during a pandemic, the nuances of sharing the journey with adoptive…
S1E8 Interview with Aliyah Santos, a Mixed Race Domestic Adoptee
On Episode 8 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Aliyah, and host, Melissa Guida-Richards discuss her experience growing up in a predominantly white community, racism, and her experience working in…
S1E7 An Interview with Lauren Sharkey, adoptee & author of 'Inconvenient Daughter'
Episode 7: An Interview with Lauren Sharkey, adoptee & author of 'Inconvenient Daughter' In Episode 7 of the Adoptee Thoughts Podcast, Lauren and host, Melissa Guida-Richards have a chat…
S1E6 An Interview with Anissa Druesedow, a Deported Adoptee
Episode 6: An Interview with Anissa Druesedow Anissa E. Druesedow, mother, adoptee, activist, and deportee. In episode 6, she shares her story of family separation and deportation as an adoptee…
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Adoptee Thoughts has published 25 episodes since May 2020, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.
Adoptee Thoughts is currently moderate with new episodes quarterly. Average episode length is 52m.
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