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Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland

Adoptees and other members of the constellation share their perspective about adoption.

Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

304 episodesEN

Show overview

Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 304 episodes. That works out to roughly 250 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 41 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Jennifer Dyan Ghoston.

Episodes
304
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
50 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by relinquishment and adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.

Latest Episodes

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304. Tracey A. Marshall: "Later is Better Than Never"

Oct 6, 202657 min

303. Noel Holton Brathwaite: "Adoptee Superpowers: Sensitivity, Compassion and Resilience"

Sep 29, 202652 min

302. Aimee Seiff Christian: "The Other Daughter in the Anthology of Relative Strangers"

Sep 22, 202649 min

301. Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao: "Long Views on Adoption Helps Our Community"

Sep 15, 202652 min

300. Elizabeth Barbour: “Navigating the Rollercoaster of Adoption Reunion with Grace”

Sep 8, 202658 min

299. Gretchen Sisson: "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood"

Sep 1, 202643 min

298. Diana Kayla Hochberg: "Connected: Finding My Truth"

Aug 25, 202644 min

297. Charity Barriere Muhammad: "Going Forward with a Healthy Father and Daughter Relationship; Part 2"

Aug 18, 202638 min

296. Charity Barriere Muhammad: "Generational Healing Over Trauma; Part 1"

Aug 11, 202640 min

295. Ronnie Jacobs Jr.: "An Openness To All Adoptee Perspectives; Part 2"

Aug 4, 202631 min

294. Ronnie Jacobs Jr.: "Build Your Community; Part 1"

Jul 28, 202641 min

293. Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao: "A Pioneer in Adoption Reform"

Jul 21, 202653 min

292. Bonya: "Storytelling is Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Labor"

Jul 14, 202647 min

291. Yvette Monique: "Connection and Support Through the Years"

Jul 7, 202649 min

290. Hannah Andrews: "From Chicago to San Diego"

Jun 30, 20261h 17m

289. Loren Stephens: "All Sorrows Can Be Borne: Part Two"

Jun 23, 202651 min

288. Dana Miyoshi: "All Sorrows Can Be Borne: Part One"

Jun 16, 202636 min

287. Jonathan T. Newbern: "June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month"

Jun 9, 20261h 9m

286. Maya Holmes: "Empowered by Generations Coming Together"

Jun 2, 202647 min

285. Cynthia Boone: "The Last to Know: How to Heal from Late Discovery"

May 26, 202644 min
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