Colombian Influence
FaktaFor unge lyttere“Why am I like this? Where did I come from? Why can’t any of these Minnesotans properly cut and style my curly hair?!” This barely brushes the surface when it comes to an adoptee making their way through life. There are few resources for people like Erika & Resa, so they created their own. Initially as co-workers, they discovered they were from the same orphanage in Bogota, Colombia. Despite the similarity, they have very different stories, and have become like sisters through this connection to their roots. They will interview family, friends, each other, and dive into the psychological impact of adoption from all angles. Any and all questions are welcome, as the hosts will teach their audience how to appropriately practice this conversation in the future.
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- Melissa From Adoptee Thoughts (01:00:43)
Today we got the pleasure of speaking to Melissa - the creator of Adoptee Thoughts. As she mentioned at the beginning of this episode her story is a little more complex than the "average" adoptee. Melissa Guida-Richards is an adoptee advocate, an educator, and the author of What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption _and its follow-up _Workbook which will be out in Summer, 2023. She has appeared on news outlets such as _Washington Post, NYT, Tamron Hall, Good Day LA. _For more, check out AdopteeThoughts.com. Be sure to follow her page at adoptee_thoughts on Instagram! Thank you all for your support and listening! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Baby Be Brave (01:06:58)
Baby Be Brave TW: Mentions of sexual assault in this episode Today we interview Michelle-- the voice and adoptee behind Baby Be Brave. We connected with her on Instagram initially and have supported each other's work through the platform. Now we finally get to sit down and talk with Michelle about her journey as a Romanian adoptee. She has gone through a tumultuous healing journey as the answers she was seeking for so long kept throwing her a curveball. Now through Baby Be Brave, she supports other adoptees through her conversations, her campaign for Adoptee Awareness Day, and supporting National Adoption Awareness Month alongside the adoptee community. Be sure to follow her page at babybebrave_ on Instagram! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- International Podcast Day! (00:41:42)
We're Back! It is International Podcast Day and what better way to celebrate than a comeback episode with your favorite Colombian adoptees? There have been so many curveballs thrown at us the last few months that have prevented us from producing Colombian Influence consistently, and we are here to share some of those big life events! We have big plans coming up and we can't wait to bring you more content to finish off 2022 and start 2023 off strong! Thank you to all of our supporters through these crazy times, and we can't wait for what the future holds for us. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- April 28, 2022 (01:03:24)
Today we talk to Mike about his experience to becoming a US Citizen much later in life than typical adoptees. Unbeknownst to him, he lived most of his life as an illegal alien in the States. Through some typical processes in life, he found out that he was not a legal citizen and his citizenship was never processed. His journey is unlike any we have heard before, and we didn't realize how common this issue actually is. Mike has gone through so much with lawyers, the possibility of being deported, and the emotional trauma of his adoption being brought back to the surface. Since we have known Mike, we have seen the emotional process he has been through, as well how long the process to become a citizen has taken. Luckily, as of April 28, 2022, Mike is a legal citizen of the United States! Thank you all for your support and for listening! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 16 (00:32:17)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 16 of The Primal Wound: Honor Thy Children, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 16, the final chapter, wraps up the entire book of putting the child's needs first. The Primal Wound gives details for all parts of the triad to understand how complex adoption is. The adoptee's journey is lifelong, and each story is completely different. Continue to listen and learn from us as we stay vulnerable to speak our truths. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 15 (00:00:00)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 15 of The Primal Wound: Further Implications of the Primal Wound, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 15 sparks the conversation surrounding difficult choices regarding adoption and abortion. "Women who have had abortions and have also given up a child for adoption will most often say that adoption was the more difficult of the two for them to deal with." Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 14 (00:00:00)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 14 of The Primal Wound: Empowering Ourselves, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 14 sparks the conversation surrounding the importance of healing and taking back your power. This chapter reminds us of coming out of the fog, a term many adoptees are familiar with. "If you are angry at your birth mother for abandoning you, why do you keep abandoning, yourself?" We all have a purpose in life, never forget you are worthy! Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 13 (00:26:45)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 13 of The Primal Wound: The Reunion Process, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 13 sparks the conversation surrounding the fear and emotions of the reunion process. Reunions can be a vital part of the healing process for all sides of the adoption triad. The process takes time, patience, understanding, and support. "Reunions are very emotional." Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 12 (00:51:05)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 12 of The Primal Wound: Reunions as a Means of Healing the Adoption Triad, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 12 sparks the conversation surrounding the healing of the adoption triad. "The adoptee is often caught in the middle and feels guilty for everything that is happening" Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 11 (00:00:00)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 11 of The Primal Wound: Adopting Older Children, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 11 sparks the conversation surrounding the differences older adoptees have to face. We both connected to the section "Fear of Connection" To us, trust is based on facts, logic, and following patterns– not faith. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- Season 3 Plans! (00:27:17)
We are so excited to be in our third season! Hard to believe how far we've come. This Bonus episode gives a fun wrap on the first two seasons and what we're hoping for the third. We can't wait to dive into our culture, feature our adventures on our platforms, and talk about the benefits we've experienced talking about our adoption journey over the past two years. Thank you to all of our listeners, supporters, family and friends-- we could not have come this far without you. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S3E38 - Adoption From a Brother's Perspective (00:00:00)
Welcome to season 3, with Colombian Influence! This season we will be focusing more on our personal journeys through adoption. In this interview, we spoke with Erika's adoptive brother Dylan. He is a biological child/son of Erika's adoptive parents, which is common dynamic adoptees face. This is a new perspective we were fascinated to dive deeper into. We were both surprised by the parallels in conversation when outsiders inquire about adoption. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E37 - "Small Talk" with Darwin (01:04:25)
This was an extremely valuable conversation for us to share with Darwin. We talked about dynamics growing up as Colombians in white households, feeling "enough" to be Colombian, what that even means, and how relationships with our first and second families ebb and flow. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E36 - Black Girl White Family (01:27:51)
Today's conversation is with Amanda McKinstry-- the voice, creator, and adoptee advocate for Black Girl White Family. She has not only had her own journey and struggles as a transracial adoptee, but has been putting in the work to create a business to help families like hers to create a better experience for transracial adoptees. As we always say: the adoption process does not end for the adoptee when they enter their second family. This is only the beginning. Be sure to check her out on instagram! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E35 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 10 (00:49:48)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 10 of The Primal Wound: The New Family, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 10 sparks the conversation surrounding the stages adoptees go through in life and all the different aspects that come along with that. Adoptive parents play a big role in allowing the adoptee to feel comfortable and supported. This section gave a good outline for adoptive parents or hopeful adoptive parents, on how they can best support us during the different stages of our lives. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page @colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E34 - Home Sweet Casa: A Book by Mariela Andersen (00:58:04)
Today we are joined by Mariela Andersen, a fellow Colombian adoptee. She has been in reunion with her bio family since the age of 22. During this process, she kept a journal, which later she published into a book titled "Home Sweet Casa." Since then, she has gone to visit family in Colombia many times, and over the course of 9 years, her relationships have evolved. We discuss boundaries with bio family, how reunion can help you discover yourself, and the overall journey of how being an adoptee effects your whole life. You can find Mariela's memoir on our Bookshop.org profile in the "Authors We Know and Love" list: https://bookshop.org/shop/colombianinfluence Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E34 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 9 (00:00:00)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 9 of The Primal Wound: In the Best Interest of the Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 9 sparks the conversation surrounding the adoptive parents and birth mothers. "Too often we try to do what the adoptive parents, birth parents, social workers, or attorneys want, without even considering the psychological impact those ideas or action will have on the child." Listen as we go into detail on what this meant for us as an adoptee. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E33 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 8 (00:45:04)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 8 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 8 sparks the conversation surrounding mental health issues for adoptees, and common issues adoptees may feel. Often these mental health challenges lead to identity issues, which we also touch on in this discussion. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E32 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 7 (00:39:05)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 7 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 7 discusses the ways in which the primal wound can have an effect on an adoptee's ability to function in relationships. Based on these feelings adoptees feel so intensely, it can add general intensity to these relationships. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E31 - September 2nd (00:52:21)
Kate and her sister are both adoptees and September 2nd is an incredibly important day to their family, as she and her sister share it as their Arrival Day, just a few years apart. We discuss the family dynamics, growing up feeling different as an Indian adoptee in a predominantly white town, and how it can feel to be the punchline. Thank you to Kate for another incredible discussion that allows us to share the adoptee experience. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E30 - Part One of Daria's Story (01:12:30)
In this incredible conversation with Daria Rottenberk, an I'm Adopted Ambassador, we discuss her journey to America, life in Russia, and her recent decision to make a trip home. There are so many important elements to adoptees, and we are able to touch on so many in this interview. Daria's story will soon be featured on a television series, "Reunited," which we will promote when it is aired. After that, we will continue our Part 2 with Daria and discuss what happened on the show during her trip back to her home land. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E29 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 6 (00:53:00)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 6 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 6 discusses the traumas experienced by adoptees, and how this trauma of being abandoned by their first (biological) mother can negatively affect their trust in their second (adoptive) mother. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E28 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 5 (00:39:57)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 5 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Chapter 5 discusses the traumas experienced by adoptees, and how this trauma of being abandoned by their first (biological) mother can negatively affect their trust in their second (adoptive) mother. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-4cf750 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Colombian Influence.
- S2E27 - Culture & Identity (01:15:40)
In tribute to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are joined by Brad Rutter for our interview today. Brad is an Asian-American, Korean, transracial adoptee who was raised in Wisconsin. His exploration of Korean culture both independently and with the help of his parents and adopted siblings has helped his identity as an Asian-American become stronger over the course of his life. Join us while we discuss the importance of immersion into culture, and the positive effects this can have for transracial adoptees. Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co
- S2E26 - Book Club: Primal Wound Chapter 4 (00:42:39)
Welcome to the Colombian Influence Book Club! We are diving into chapter 4 of the Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child, written by Nancy Verrier. Today's discussion is all about grief, and the unacknowledged need to grieve the loss of a First Mother when one is adopted as an infant. Be sure to view the video version of this episode on our Youtube Channel or Facebook page! Support Colombian Influence by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/colombian-influence Find out more at https://colombian-influence.pinecast.co