• We're Back, Adoption Why's, and Finding Bio Fam
    Jun 15 2023
    It's been a year, but we are back. Join the conversation, listen to our rants, and learn new perspectives. Lens Sense 2023 is here!
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    43 mins
  • Episode 5 - Bio vs Adoptive Love? and Other Dynamics
    May 25 2022

    Is the love between bio parents and kids stronger than the love between adoptive parents and kids? Many people have this question, some even voice it to their friends who've adopted. But it's a complicated idea. Listen in as Liliia and Seth talk about this and more in episode 5.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 4 - Mother's Day, Attachment, and All the Feels
    May 10 2022

    Many families just celebrated Mother's Day, and many families also grieved on that day. It can bring a variety of emotions depending on each person's individual experiences. Listen in as Seth and Liliia talk about this and more in this week's episode.

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    50 mins
  • Episode 3 - Racial Identity: Where Do I Belong?
    Apr 26 2022

    This week Seth and Liliia talk about the taboo subject of racial identity in transracial adoptive families. This is a topic that should be at the forefront of any transracial adoption. Join the conversation with Episode 3, where nothing is off the table.

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    55 mins
  • Episode 2 - Loneliness in the Crowd
    Apr 19 2022

    This week, let's talk about loneliness. This is a concept too many of us know well, but too few of us seem to know what to do it. In Episode 2, Liliia and Seth talk about their own experiences and offer some advice to those who may be navigating 'loneliness in the crowd.'

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    49 mins
  • Episode 1 - Gratitude and Adoption
    Apr 12 2022

    This week Seth and Liliia talk about the idea of gratitude and the expectations placed on adoptees through adoption. For many, this is a touchy subject, but it is one that every adoptive family must navigate. Where do expectations and emotions find common ground? Listen in as we tackle this topic in episode 1.

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    39 mins