Adoptee Thoughts

The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee‘s perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will explore other adoptees‘ experiences in interviews while delving into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. So if you have adopted, plan to adopt a child of color, or are an adoptee... this is the place for you.

Adoptee Thoughts is a society podcast hosted by Melissa Guida-Richards, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Melissa Guida-Richards hosts Adoptee Thoughts, a society show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Teen Mom Stars Catelynn and Tyler Apologize for the Texting Scandal

  Jun 17, 20252h 4mS0

  <p>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 figure out how to heal and move forward. _________________________________________</p> <p>In this raw, emotional episode, Teen Mom’s Catelynn and Tyler sit down with Melissa Guida-Richards and Dr. Abby Hasberry, LMFT, to share their immediate thoughts since shocking allegations surfaced about inappropriate contact with a minor. They address the rumors, catfishing, and the painful fallout from trying to reconnect with their bi...

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  Episode #1

  Adoptee Thoughts on "An Update on Our Family" ft. Hannah Cho on Family, Identity & Social Media

  Feb 7, 20251h 12mS4

  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 you're an adoptee, an adoptive parent, or simply curious about the realities beyond the mainstream narrative, this is a space for raw, thought-provoking discussions.     <p>In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of adoption blogging with one of the key figures from the documentary An Update on the Family--Hannah Cho.</p> <p> </p> <p>She is a transnational Korean American Adoptee, small business owner, mother and wife. Even though she kn...

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  Episode #7

  Exploring the Complexities of Birth Mothers and Adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD and Author of “Relinquished”

  Mar 25, 20241h 3mS3

  <p>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 individuals to place children for adoption in the United States with Gretchen Sisson, PhD. </p> <p> </p> <p>She is a sociologist with Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California, San Francisco, and the author of Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood, a critical, ten-year examination of domestic adoption. Centering the stories of relinquishing mothers, the book chronicles our country's refusal to ca...

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  Episode #6

  An Interview with an Adoptee, Who Exposed his Illegal Adoption in a Viral TikTok Challenge.

  Jun 2, 20231h 20mS3

  <p>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 may recognize some of his story from his viral video with "Put a Finger Down" challenge.</p> <p>  </p> <p>About the Adoptee:</p> <p>Christian Matthew Aragon was illegally adopted and raised by a woman who claimed to be my birth mother. He found his biological family at 36 and is just now getting to start his life with them.  </p> <p> </p> <p>How to connect:</p> <p>Follow him @ma...

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  Episode #14

  An Interview with 3 Reunited Biological Siblings Once Separated by Adoption

  Feb 6, 202351 minS0

  <p>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 downs.</p> <p>  </p> <p>About the Adoptees:</p> <p> </p> <p>Scott McCreary is a 39-year old adoptee from South Korea. He grew up in Oklahoma and presently lives in Missouri with his wife. Currently working at a local hospital and extremely happy to experience life with my siblings and catch up on all the time passed by.</p> <p> </p> <p>Leigh Ann Baglin is a 37 year-old South Korean adopt...

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