This week we will finish up Season 3 with just me and Roz talking all things adoption and reunion and sharing what's next for us.

Links + Resources from the episode:

Subscribe to I Found Her on Substack

Visit Emily P. Freeman's episode discussed in our podcast

Follow us on Instagram

In this episode, Roz and I are joined by Jourdan Laws with Noire Adoption, the first Black owned self-matching adoption profile hosting directory for Black/Biracial expectant moms to connect with Black/interracial parents.

You can connect with Jourdan:

https://www.instagram.com/blackadoptionmatters/

https://www.noireadoption.com/

And as always you can connect with Roz and Taya:

https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/

https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/

https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

Happy New Year! If you've been wondering what the I Found Her podcast is all about you are going to want to listen to this MASH UP of all things Season 1. Hear some of our most provoking thoughts and responses to each other in our very first season. Enjoy:-)

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Today on the podcast Roz and Taya discuss the lessons they've learned during their first year in the podcast world as they wrap up Season 2.

Here's the link to the fog fazes:

https://www.adoptionsavvy.com/fog-fazes

Please connect with Roz and Taya via:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Today on the podcast Roz and Taya replay the day they went back to the home for unwed mothers known today as St. Annes Family Services.

Yes 53 years later I finally step onto the grounds of the place I was born and then subsequently placed for adoption. So many emotions played out while we were there, but in all it was a perfect day because it allowed us to connect on a much deeper level. Listen in to our engaging conversation about that day and what made it so special and extraordinary!

We'd like to thank St. Annes for opening their doors to us and allowing us to connect with our past.

https://stannes.org/

As always you can connect with Roz and Taya at:

Website:

ifoundherpodcast.com

Merchandise:

https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Today on the podcast Roz and Taya are joined with an amazing couple, Hillary & Kevin Gaines, Resource Parents with the State of California. This engaging conversation gets real about the challenges in finding suitable placement and/or services for youth with complex needs and yet how vital meaningful and developmental relationships are key to improving the life outcomes for system-involved youth. We invite you to listen in as Hillary & Kevin share some of the skills and resources they use to ensure every young person they meet is connected to an adult who cares.

Check out these resources:

Interested in learning more about how to become a foster parent in the state of CA: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/foster-care/foster-care-and-adoptive-resource/how-to-become-a-foster-parent

Interested in becoming a CASA advocate for and mentor a foster youth: https://nationalcasagal.org/advocate-for-children/be-a-casa-gal-volunteer/

YouTube video on Jethro's Journey featuring Hillary & Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o72-XOMtvM

As always, you can connect with Roz & Taya at:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Today on the podcast we invite an award winning author, Laura L. Engel to discuss her book, "You'll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame and Adoption in the 1960's".

It is the story of Laura, an unwed teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn when she gives birth to her first-born son in New Orleans Louisiana in July of 1967 and is forced to relinquish him for adoption. It is an unforgettable story of a mother’s love and the secret she never forgot. It will answer questions in ways that will surprise you while revealing a world not that long ago that was harsh and judgmental in ways we cannot even imagine today.

Take a listen as Roz and Laura connect on such a deep and profound level as birthmothers...

Here are all the links we spoke about:

Laura L. Engel

https://lauralengel.com/

ADOPTION KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATES

https://www.adoptionknowledge.org

CUB

Concerned United Birthparents

https://www.concernedunitedbirthparents.org

UNRAVELING ADOPTION    (Beth Syverson)

https://unravelingadoption.com

THRIVING ADOPTEES  (Simon Benn)

https://www.thrivingadoptees.com

SAVING OUR SISTERS

https://www.savingoursistersadoption.org

BRAVE LOVE

www.bravelove.org

NAAP

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ADOPTEES AND PARENTS

https://www.naapunited.org

BIRTH MOMS REAL TALK

https://www.birthmomsrealtalk.com

ONCE UPON A TIME IN ADOPTEELAND-

Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

https://onceuponatimeinadopteeland.com

In addition to stay in contact with Taya and Roz:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

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This week's episode is a re-release that you might have missed on 10/4/23 because it was only published on Spotify due to music rights when playing Stevie Wonder's ''Happy Birthday'' song. We wanted to make sure everyone on all the other platforms gets the opportunity to take a listen to this very special episode celebrating our birthdays!

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 36 years later and sometimes invites a guest on to discuss the complexities of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.

Connect with Roz and Taya:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

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Today on the podcast we invite Dawn Lawless, CEO and Co-Founder of Counseling Connections for Change, Inc. to discuss a holistic model of therapy known as TBRI. Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical and environmental needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs and engagement, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI is connection. Take a listen as Dawn breaks down these key principles.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she gave up for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 36 years later and sometimes invites a guest on to discuss the complexities of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.

Dawn referenced:

The Connected Child by Karen Purvis, David Cross, Wendy Sunshine

https://www.amazon.com/Connected-Child-healing-adoptive-family/dp/0071475001

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Welcome back I Found Hers! This time around we invited a self published author into the conversation. Meeting with Nicole Cherie, CEO/Author/Life Coach of Dynamik Transformations. Speaking with Nicole was another amazing opportunity for us to expand the conversation beyond the adoption triad and learn about her journey to self publishing and how she found her God given talent as an author. Her book is available for purchase on Amazon. You can connect with Nicole at https://www.dynamiktransformations.org/.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunion some 36 years later and sometimes invites a guest on the show to discuss the complexities of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.

Connect with Roz and Taya:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ifoundherpodcast.com

Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Welcome back I Found Hers! This time we invited an adoptee into the conversation. Meeting with Nerissa Tucker, MHA, MA, LPC was such an amazing experience for the both of us as we discussed her journey through adoption and reunion. It resonated with me on so many levels that I can't wait for you all to take a listen. You can connect with Nerissa at ntucker@vedutaconsulting.com.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 36 years later and sometimes invites a guest on to discuss the complexities of all things adoption and reunion.

Connect with Roz and Taya:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

Facebook: facebook.com/ifoundherpodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast.com

Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Well we had so many questions provided by our listeners that we decided to a second part. We hope you enjoy this episode as well as we unpack even more questions and talk about what's next for the podcast!

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption during the Baby Scoop Era. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we discuss all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.

Is there a topic you'd like us to discuss on the podcast? Submit it at theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

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Resources we mentioned:

https://naapunited.org/

https://www.adoptionknowledge.org/

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/01/why-parents-and-kids-get-estranged/617612/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/family-dynamics/family-estrangement

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Alexis Eyler, Executive Director of On Your Feet Foundation. This organization is recognized as the leader in comprehensive post placement support for birthparents, a demographic that has historically been under-served within the adoption community. They provide case management, access to adoption competent therapy, therapeutic retreats, education and counseling grants, adoption education and community building.

You can learn more about this amazing organization at:

https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/about/

And the book mentioned is: Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood Hardcover –by Gretchen Sisson

And finally you can connect with us at:

https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

Welcome back I Found Hers to our Season 2 Premiere! It's time to begin another season and we look forward to bringing you more exciting content. Today we step outside of the 2 of us and invite a guest to join us to share her story of being an adoptive mother and all the twists and turns along the way.

Be sure to check us out on:

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ifoundherpodcast.com

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Roz and Taya have arrived at their Season 1 Finale! With this being our 12th episode we've decided to answer some of your questions. Please know this is only the beginning as we will launch our Season 2 premiere on August 2nd. Please enjoy this episode as we unpack several listeners questions.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

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Well listeners it's time to discuss fatherhood. Join Roz and Taya as they unpack the meaning of fathers to them and if you've been wondering about Taya's birthfather this is the episode to listen to!

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow us on social media:

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Listen to I Found Her on Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and iTunes.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!

In today's episode we discuss our graduation and the rollercoaster of emotions during that time in our lives.

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

Make sure to follow us on social media:

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Listen to I Found Her on Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and now iTunes.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption. This podcast chronicles our reunification some 30 years later. Listen in as we talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!

In today's episode we tackle the layers of grief and loss and joy as we honor our moms. With May 14th being Mother's Day we wanted to celebrate the memory of both our mothers' and how their legacy has been instilled in us.

Disclaimer: My therapeutic lens is for educational purposes only and are not a replacement for a therapeutic relationship with a licensed counselor.

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

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Listen to I Found Her on Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and now iTunes.

The I Found Her podcast is a biweekly conversation between a birthmother and the daughter she placed for adoption.

In today's episode we tackle mental health. With May being Mental Health Awareness month we thought it would be helpful to get a head start by jumping into a discussion about mental health through the lens of adoption. In part 1 of our conversation we begin to unpack 5 primary emotions that are experienced by all parts of the adoption triad which are anger, fear, guilt and shame, grief and loss and joy.

Disclaimer: My therapeutic lens is for educational purposes only and are not a replacement for a therapeutic relationship with a licensed counselor.

Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

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Listen to I Found Her on Amazon Music, Google Podcasts and now iTunes.

Today in episode 7 Roz takes Taya on a deep dive into the culture of Louisiana. By the end of the episode we hope your appetites will be peaked and you will want to try some of the amazing foods of our culture this weekend!

Make sure to share this podcast with your friends and stay tuned for more great content!

Learn more and connect with Roz and Taya:

https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090637108002

In our 6th episode we feel as if we're finding our rhythm and decide to take on the topic of separation trauma.  Taya opens up to Roz about the impact of not having any genetic markers around her as a child and the meaning of separation trauma at birth.

Related Resources: 

Coming Home to Self by Nancy Verrier

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/262470

Dear Birthmother by Silber and Speedlin

https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Birthmother-Kathleen-Silber/dp/0931722209

Let us know what you think about the podcast so far. Please rate and review us on Spotify, Google and Amazon Podcasts.

In our 5th episode I want to unpack some questions I've had come up along the way with Roz. It's a time to process and reflect on some key moments we've shared so far in our podcast and we even have fan mail where one of our listeners posed a question for Roz.  We love this and want more fan mail so if you've got questions please drop them in the link below.

Related Resources:

Coming Home to Self by Nancy Verrier

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/262470

Are you enjoying this podcast? We sure hope you are, so please rate and review us on Spotify, Google and Amazon Podcasts.

In today's episode Roz shares the letter she received from Taya and they unpack the various emotions each experienced as they reunited after 36 years!

Related Resources: 

''The Girls Who Went Away''

https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Who-Went-Away-Surrendered/dp/0143038974

Are you enjoying the podcast?  If so, please rate and review us on Spotify, Google and Amazon Podcasts.

In this episode, Roz and I share our time with Christelle Pellecuer, who is a fellow podcaster and adoptee coach living in Portugal. Our discussion today allowed us to go to another part of the world and explore the culture of Africa, specifically the island of Madagascar as Christelle talks to us about her journey as a transracial adoptee.

Christelle can be found on the Black Adoptees Identities podcast and also @mschristellerosette or @blackadopteesidentities.

To learn more visit us at https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

Welcome to a new episode of I Found Her.  Join Roz and Taya for a conversation about the interesting characters who played into Taya finding Roz.

Related Resources:

''The Primal Wound'' by Nancy Verrier.  

https://www.pamelaobr.com/

https://youtu.be/kA4iq4dgZwY

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0777205/

Has the ''I Found Her'' podcast helped you personally gain a deeper perspective of your own life journey?  Tell us about it by leaving a review.

Roz and Taya are here to talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.  This mother daughter duo has been reunited for 16 years.  Join us on our journey through faith, hope and love.

Welcome Back!  We're excited you're back to join us for episode 2.  This week we talk more about the impact of the decision Roz made when she was 16 to place Taya for adoption at birth.  We will dig deeper into the reasons why that decision was made for her and why it became a necessary thing for them to connect again.  We unlock our past and talk about some of the defining moments that have shaped us.

Send us feedback/questions at 

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com.

Roz referenced:

https://simonsinek.com/product/find-your-why-with-simon/

Welcome to the first episode of I FOUND HER!  Roz and Taya are here to talk all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist.  This mother daughter duo has been reunited for 16 years and in their first episode they unpack their why for doing this podcast now and what to expect in the weeks ahead.  NEW episodes every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays!

Send us feedback/questions at

theifoundherpodcast@gmail.com

This week's podcast features a compilation of some of our past guests sharing what I Found Her means to them.

As always, we appreciate your support and taking the time to listen to our podcast. Please like, share and subscribe to our podcast and check out how to stay connected with us.

https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

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Amy Barker D'Alessandro, LMHC founded Adoption Savvy to address the needs of all members of the adoption community. Being an adoptee and birth mother herself she has a unique perspective of both lived experiences and through her private practice specializes in treating adoption and trauma. Today on the podcast Roz and I had the chance to unpack the FOG Fazes from the lens of an adoptee and birth mom weaving together how our paths intersected across our reunion.

Connect with Amy at: https://www.adoptionsavvy.com/

Connect with Roz and Taya at: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

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We appreciate that you like, subscribe and share our podcast with others in and outside the adoption community!

Today we sit down with Roz's BIG Little Brother to unpack his perspective on what happened 53 years ago when Taya was placed for adoption.

Content Warning: This episode discusses themes around adoption and abortion which some individuals may find distressing.

This is a deep and emotional episode of I Found Her this week. Roz journeys back in time again to the time she went away and discusses with her little brother his own experience of teenage pregnancy.

Connect with Taya and Roz:

• Website: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/
• Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/
• Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Rebecca joins us today as a Los Angeles based Registered Dietician Nutritionist who is also an adoptee. Our discussion today allowed us to slow down and dive deep into our beliefs around food and how it intersects within the relationship of being an adoptee.

Rebecca founded No Strings Nutrition and is passionate about helping adoptees and others connect with their bodies in a new way by upholding her values of authenticity, balance, curiosity and empathy with each client she meets.

Check out her website: nostringsnutrition.com and follow Rebecca on Instagram at @no.strings.nutrition.

And then follow Roz and Taya at:

https://ifoundherpodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/

https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Stacey Gatlin is the Founder of Yes We Adopt, a platform designed to change the narrative around Black adoption and foster care. Today's episode joins each point in the adoption constellation with the adoptee (Taya), first/birth mom (Roz) and adoptive mom (Stacey) sharing in a dialogue of curiousity and discovery of all things adoption and reunion, but with a twist!

Today's episode is also our premiere of Season 3. Thanks so much for continuing to journey with us as we begin our second year in the world of podcasting. We truly appreciate all of our listeners and hope you continue to find our content relevant and something you look forward to hearing.

Please like, subscribe and share our podcast with others in and outside of the adoption community!

Connect with Stacey Gatlin:

• Website: https: https://www.yesweadopt.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesweadopt/

Stacey mentioned:

• https://onyourfeetfoundation.org/
• https://www.instagram.com/mrfatherregistry/
• https://www.instagram.com/watadoptions/
• https://www.instagram.com/blackadoptionmatters/
• https://www.instagram.com/adoptee_thoughts/
• https://www.instagram.com/theblackadoptea/
• https://www.instagram.com/TheOutspokenAdoptee/

Connect with Roz and Taya:

• Website: https://ifoundherpodcast.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundherpodcast/
• Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/
• Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast

Continuing in the theme of rest for the month of January I decided to rebroadcast an episode that allowed my system to feel connected and empowered. Hopefully you will as well. Enjoy listening or maybe relistening to this episode as you take in the New Year and be sure to listen to the end as we both share about our hopes for the new year!

Season 3 is gearing up in February and we look forward to bringing you more great content featuring even more guests and great conversations around the adoption triad.

Connect with Taya and Roz:

Website: ifoundherpodcast.com

Substack: https://ifoundherpodcast.substack.com/

Merchandise: https://golferbro.com/collections/i-found-her-podcast