On this episode I am joined by Eryn, who identifies as a queer transracial adoptee! We talk about the journey of self acceptance, their trip back to China, and adoptee joy. I was so happy to have the chance meet with them and their personality really shines through!

*In the episode, Eryn mentions that they use she/her pronouns but in the present they are more comfortable using they/them pronouns.

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Hey everyone! Thanks for being patient with the hiatus on the show. We are back in this new year!

On this episode I am joined by Maya, a Chinese adoptee who shares her experiences navigating adoption and big life questions. Her story shows that it is okay to be okay with the unknown and that it is entirely up to you how fast you want to explore things when it comes to identity. I so enjoyed hearing from her and I hope you do too! 

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On this episode I am joined by Ming, who is a Chinese adoptee currently living in Washington! She shares how her experiences have impacted her views and the ways that she navigates relationships as an adult. We also talk about the importance of boundaries and self advocacy, which always makes my therapist heart happy. 

It is to be noted that this was recorded back in July 2022 so some of the people she refers to in the episode may be seen as an anecdotal example who may not necessarily still be an active part of her life in the current day. 

Some fun facts about Ming include:

• She has traveled to almost all 7 continents
• She has studied Mandarin for 4 years 
• She enjoys photography, traveling, hanging with friends, and trying new food

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This episode I am joined by Francesca who is a Chinese transracial adoptee! It was so lovely having a conversation with her and I appreciate her bravery for sharing her story. In this episode, we talk about attachment, therapy, and feeling connected with our native culture. Hope you all enjoy! 

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This episode I am joined by Katara who is a Chinese adoptee from Colorado. We get to talk about identity, the concept of international adoption, and eggs (probably in a way that you did not expect). I'm very grateful for the opportunity to have these conversations and I hope you will benefit from them too. 

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On this episode, I talk with Amanda, who is a Chinese adoptee from Virginia. She shares her story about finding her birth family and some of the current struggles she faces as an adoptee. I appreciate her honesty and vulnerability when sharing her journey with me and I hope you do too. 

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This episode I am joined by Gwei, another Chinese adoptee, who talks with me about her college experience and her journey of hiring a searcher for finding her birth family. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and did Venturing Scouting for 5 years and won the Ranger award. She also enjoys running cross country and playing soccer. I really enjoyed our conversation together and hope you all did too! 

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Today I am joined by Abby who is a Chinese adoptee and a therapist from Colorado! We get to talk about important things related to mental health of international adoptees. I learned a lot myself and am very thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with her. Check out her bio and websites below for more information:

Abby Derr-Moore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. Abby received her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Colorado State University. With an enthusiasm for learning how nature heals itself, Abby has spent over a decade’s worth of education and clinical experience learning how to tap into one's innate ability to heal.  After several years of working with at-risk individuals and families in community mental health, Abby started her own private practice specializing in complex trauma, attachment, and dissociative disorders. She has a particular focus working with international adoptees, forensic populations, personality disorders, Dissociative Identity Disorder, and couples and families stuck in emotional gridlock. Abby uses EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, and IFS throughout much of her work with complex trauma survivors to help them find balance within and to heal throughout. Couples and families benefit from attachment-based approaches such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.  Passionate about being able to provide opportunities for all, Abby also provides supervision, consultation, and nationwide presentations and trainings in the areas she specializes with the hopes of destigmatizing complex mental health issues and advocating for those who have been in hard places.

To learn more, check out Abby's website at www.renewedbalancetherapy.com

You can also follow Abby Derr-Moore on LinkedIn for updates on the latest presentations and trainings throughout the year!  https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-derr-moore-lpc-lmft-9b347295

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