Episodes 62
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (23)
Since Nov 2021
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Wandering Tree ®, LLC Podcast is the ultimate audio companion for curious and adventurous minds, offering a journey through thought-provoking discussions and unique perspectives on life, culture, and the journey of an adoptee. This show has been established with the simple goal of reaching other adoptees who may benefit from just hearing other adoptees share on the lived experience. Host, Adoptee Lisa Ann, will share the tangled roots of the life long journey as an adoptee, the search for biological connections, the good and bad of reunions and how saying "I am adopted" has connected to so many others. The candid discussions between Adoptee Lisa Ann and her guests will tackle the term "adoption" and how it is covers so many aspects of our society. 

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S6E3 S6:E3 Finding Adoption Journey Harmony with Mark Wills

Jan 03, 2026 42m Transcript

Born amidst cultural complexities in Korea to an American soldier and a Korean mother, Mark Wills faced an extraordinary start to life. Discover how Mark's journey from an orphanage to a diverse…

S6E2 S6:E2 Healing and Transformation Beyond Trauma with Thriving Adoptees Host Simon Benn

Dec 28, 2024 35m Transcript

What if the very essence of who you are could remain untouched, even in the face of profound rejection and trauma? Join us for an insightful conversation with Simon Benn, the creative force behind…

S6E1 S6:E1 Swimming Back to Shore: Melissa Brunetti's Journey Healing in Adoption

Dec 19, 2024 39m Transcript

What if reclaiming your true identity felt like swimming back to shore after being adrift in the ocean? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Melissa Brunetti, host of Mind Your Own Karma, the…

S5E4 S5:E4 Birthmothers and Adoptees Healing Through Honest Conversations

Dec 15, 2024 1h 20m Transcript

The Wandering Tree Podcast is peeling back the layers of adoption narratives in a heartfelt roundtable featuring adoptees and birth mothers who are bravely sharing their stories. Join Jenny Becknell…

S5:E3 Jenny Becknell's Story of Resilience and Hope Series 3 of 3: Balancing Boundaries and Honest Conversation on Adoption

Nov 10, 2024 42m Transcript

Join us with our esteemed guest Jenny Becknell as she  offers an intimate look into the emotional aftermath of the next two decades of the open adoptions journey, from the touching creation of a…

S5E2 S5:E2 Jenny Becknell's Story of Resilience and Hope Series 2 of 3: The Open Adoptions Experience from a Birthmother.

Oct 09, 2024 44m Transcript

What would you do if you had to make one of the toughest decisions of your life? Join us on the Wandering Tree Podcast as we explore the heartfelt and emotional journeys of a birth mother navigating…

S5E1 S5:E1 Jenny Becknell's Story of Resilience and Hope Series 1 of 3: Navigating Teenage Pregnancy and Adoption

Sep 21, 2024 38m Transcript

What happens when your world is turned upside down at 18? Jenny Becknell knows firsthand the whirlwind of emotions that come with an unexpected pregnancy during college and the life-altering decision…

S4E9 S4:E9 Theater as a Catalyst for Change in the Adoption Community with Suzanne Bachner

Apr 30, 2024 49m Transcript

Art meets advocacy when the transformative power of storytelling takes the spotlight. As a playwright, Suzanne Bachner channeled the raw emotions and experiences of the adoptee's pursuit into…

S4E8 S4:E8 Unlocking Secrets of the Adoption Narrative with Lori Knisely

Apr 30, 2024 43m Transcript

When Lori Knisely offers a window into her soul, revealing the intertwined paths of being an adoptee and storyteller, we're reminded that life is rich with complex patterns. Our hearts travel with…

S4E7 S4:E7 The Intertwined Histories of Adoption, Loss and Hope with Author Rebecca Wellington

Apr 09, 2024 40m Transcript

Have you ever pondered the threads of history of adoption and how it intertwines to shape lives? Rebecca Wellington joins us in a thought provoking conversation that reaches into the depths of her…

S4E6 S4:E6: From Isolation to Understanding A Mother and Son's Adoption Story: Adoption and Addiction Insights with Joe and Beth

Apr 04, 2024 35m Transcript

Sometimes the bonds of family and the fabric of our identities need mending, a truth that Joe Beth know all too well. On this episode of Wandering Tree Podcast, we hear their powerful journey through…

S4E5 S4:E5 The Emotional Odyssey of an Adoptee and Birth Mother

Mar 20, 2024 58m Transcript

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of identity, where the past and present collide in a mosaic of loss and discovery? Monica Hall's life is a living embodiment of such a crossroads, as she…

S4E4 S4:E4 Bridging Two Worlds An Actress's Tale of Adoption and Self-Discovery

Mar 15, 2024 42m Transcript

When Kira Omans opens up about her life as a transracial adoptee, you can't help but be drawn into her world. Her narrative is not just a story of adoption but a profound testament to the search for…

S4E3 S4:E3 A Journey to Wholeness for A Baby Scoop Era Adoptee with Mary Ellen Gambutti

Mar 07, 2024 49m Transcript

Have you ever felt like a piece of your identity was missing? Mary Ellen Gambuti joins us to weave the heartfelt narrative of her life as an adoptee from the baby scoop era, a time when societal…

S4E2 S4:E2 Finding Her Wings: Dana Ozak's Touching Story of Adoption, Identity, and Family Reunion

Feb 19, 2024 24m Transcript

When Ohio native Dana Ozak was brought home on her mother's birthday, little did she know that her life would unfold as a tale both profound and inspiring. Our latest Wandering Tree Podcast episode…

S4E1 S4:E1 A Tapestry of Belonging in the Complex World of Adoption with Adoptee Julie McGue

Jan 10, 2024 45m Transcript

A Tapestry of Belonging in the Complex World of Adoption with Adoptee Julie McGueWhen the quest for identity entwines with the intricacies of adoption, it's a journey worth sharing. This is precisely…

S3E18 S3:E18 Her Ice Skating Dreams and My Adoption with Edward Di Gangi

Dec 23, 2023 40m Transcript

When Edward Di Gangi sat down with us, we knew we were about to embark on a journey unlike any other—a quest for identity that turns the pages of the past to illuminate the present. He mesmerizes us…

S3E17 S3:E17 Portrait of Resilience, Adaptation and Adoption: The Miracle of Life with Matt

Dec 06, 2023 48m Transcript

As your host, I'm thrilled to welcome our guest, Matt, a beacon of hope and resilience who brings us an extraordinary tale of adoption, medical adversity, and the quest to find, define and anchor to…

S3E16 S3:E16 Adoption - Nurture, nature and free will with Jack F. Rocco, MD

Nov 22, 2023 35m Transcript

Ever wonder how it feels to grow up feeling chosen, only to discover that your life's narrative was built on a web of half-truths? Get ready for an adoptee rollercoaster as we sit down with Jack…

S3E15 S3:E15 A Hidden Identity Revealed: Fred Nicora Path to Self-Understanding

Nov 08, 2023 40m Transcript

Imagine being 41 years old and discovering at a family gathering that you were adopted. That's exactly what happened with our guest, author and adoptee, Fred Nicora. A unintentional disclosure…

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