In this episode of the podcast, Laurie and Claire share podcast updates and exciting upcoming events.


Claire is currently in Seoul, and the Dream Team will be livestreaming from The Empowered Adoptee Podcast Facebook page soon. We are excited to announce that we will open up registrations for our second Empowered Adoptee Retreat soon!

Throughout the episode, we offer support for anyone interested in attending a retreat or exploring their adoption journey. We also discuss the broader mission of The Empowered Adoptee Podcast and how we strive to create a supportive community for adoptees around the world.


Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

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Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Mihyun Lee, a Somatic Movement Therapist who works with Korean adoptees on their healing journeys. She uses somatic movement to help her clients tap into the unconscious memories and emotions that are being stored in the body.

We discuss how somatic movement therapy can be particularly effective for adoptees, who often carry a lot of unprocessed trauma and emotion in their bodies. We explore the ways in which somatic movement can help adoptees gain a deeper understanding of their experiences, develop self-awareness, and release emotional blockages.


Mihyun is a Somatic Movement Therapist, Associate Marriage Family Therapist, a dancer, improviser, and mother of 3, who studied Korean traditional dance and is now living in The Bay Area, in San Francisco CA. Mihyun leads many workshops and supports KADs on their healing journeys. She recently facilitated a powerful workshop at The Empowered Adoptee Retreat this past April in CA.


Please connect with Mihyun at https://www.movementflow.org/
and also on social media @kinesiopsychotherapy


Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee Podcast
Instagram: the_empowered_adoptee_podcast


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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Join us as we explore the significance of community, support networks, and chosen family for adoptees who are seeking true belonging and happiness. We discuss how adoptees can often feel disconnected from the world, why we struggle to feel at home, and how we create that feeling of home within ourselves.

Throughout the episode, Laurie and Claire offer practical tips and advice for adoptees who are seeking to build stronger connections and find their sense of belonging. We discuss the importance of healthy attachment, authenticity, and actively pursuing opportunities for connection and growth.

By the end of the episode, listeners will have a better understanding of the unique challenges adoptees face when it comes to feeling at home and finding true belonging.


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If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

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Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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In this episode, we delve into the complex and problematic history of Asian misrepresentation in media. From enduring stereotypes and personal impacts, to the broader impact on society, we uncover the layers of this issue and discuss ways to move forward.


Listen in while Laurie and Claire explore how these portrayals have shaped perceptions and discuss what we believe can be done to challenge and change the narrative.


Connect with us as we share our vulnerable stories, connect, and offer practical tools for empowerment. We discuss the challenges faced along the way and the steps we have taken to overcome them.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Asian misrepresentation in the media and learn how to navigate breaking the stereotypes. We hope that you listen to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, get inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts with us!

If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

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Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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In this episode, we delve into the complex issue of estrangement in adoption, exploring the nuanced experiences of adoptees while we navigate relationships. Understanding the adoptee experience is crucial to repairing and nurturing relationships with adoptees and adopted families.

Listen in while Laurie and Claire discuss causes of estrangement, personal experiences with estrangement in our adopted families and other relationships, estrangement vs. ghosting, and pathways to repair. Connect with us as we share our vulnerable stories, connect, and offer practical tools for empowerment. We discuss the challenges faced along the way and the steps we have taken to overcome them.

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of estrangement in adoption and learn how to navigate these challenging relationships. We hope that you listen to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast, get inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts with us!

If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

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Big announcement: We just announced the location and dates of our next retreat! Listen to the end of this episode to hear where The Empowered Adoptee Retreat will be held next!!


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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Join us as we sit down with Nate Choi, a Korean adoptee who overcame open heart surgery as a baby and shares his inspiring journey of healing and resilience.

Nate opens up about his experiences navigating the complex layers of identity, multiculturalism, and race, and the tools he found to empower himself and his son through conscious parenting.

Listen in as we share our vulnerable stories, connect, and offer practical tools for empowerment. We discuss the challenges faced along the way and the steps we have taken to overcome them.

Don't miss this powerful conversation that sheds light on the journey of adoptees and offers insights into finding one's voice and embracing one's identity.

Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee Podcast
Instagram: the_empowered_adoptee_podcast


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


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Join us as we take a deep dive into our stories and insights about what it's like growing up as transracial adoptees in the dark about health issues and how we reclaimed our power over our own personal health journeys.


Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee Podcast
Instagram: the_empowered_adoptee_podcast


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜

Join us as we sit down with Jolie Wermter, a bi-racial daughter to Claire and second-generation Korean Adoptee, for a captivating conversation about what being Korean means to her, and how she has navigated the complexities of her unique journey.

As a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Jolie has dedicated her career to promoting understanding and fostering connections. Her experiences at the University of Virginia, where she moderated multiple retreats and delved deep into the complexities of intersectional identity, played a significant role in shaping her perspective. In her role as a DEI intern at Google, Jolie spearheaded initiatives focused on designing for inclusion and advocating for emerging best practices within workplace design and policy.

As a member of The Empowered Adoptee Retreat Leadership team and a speaker at the KAAN, 2024 conference, Jolie is eager to share her insights and connect with others who have been impacted by adoption. Alongside her mother Claire, they will be presenting on the topic, Family, Culture, Identity: Generational Adoption Impacts.

Join us for this enlightening conversation and gain valuable insights into the complexities of identity, adoption, and the intersectional experiences that shape our lives.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from Jolie and connect with other adoptees at the KAAN conference this June 21-23.

If you would like to connect with Jolie, please feel free to reach out to her here:

Jolie.wermter@gmail.com


Get ready to hear our vulnerable stories and connect. We share practical tools for empowerment and the challenges we have experienced along the way.


Join us as we share our personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights, offering inspiration and support for the Adoptee Healing Journey.


Tune in to the Empowered Adoptee Podcast to be inspired and empowered on your own journey of healing and transformation.


If you would like to connect with us, you can find us here:

Facebook: The Empowered Adoptee Podcast
Instagram: the_empowered_adoptee_podcast


Please reach out and ask us your questions and share your own stories! Together, we are empowering Adoptees through community.


New episodes drop every Monday, it would mean the world to us if you share it with a friend and share the love 💜