The Anna Jinja Show
The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences.
The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.
Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.
Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.
So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.
The Anna Jinja Show
Sam Metzger & Colin Cameron
In this exciting episode of The Anna Jinja Show, we shine a spotlight on two extraordinary individuals from Ohio University who are making a real difference on campus and beyond. First up is Sam Metzger, a passionate advocate for foster care-connected students and the chair of OU’s Coordinated Community Response Team. Sam’s leadership and work with the Ohio REACH program provide crucial support for students with foster care backgrounds, creating an inclusive and empowering environment.
Joining Sam is Colin Cameron, our featured artist-in-residence, audio engineer at WOUB, and doctoral student in health communication and digital storytelling at Ohio University. A talented musician and songwriter, Colin discusses the impact of his creative work and his song "Hold My Head" by his band, Beach Novels. The song, a reflection on imposter syndrome and personal growth, resonates deeply with students navigating the challenges of university life, particularly those with complex backgrounds like those supported by Ohio REACH.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation about overcoming obstacles, fostering community, and the power of storytelling through music. Listen now and dive into their stories of advocacy, creativity, and connection!
Creative Collision
Hold My Head by Colin Cameron
Yeah it's all fine and it's all well
While you're finding a good reason to stay
And I've been faking how I stay clean
Won't you love me how I love myself?
It's just part of growing old
Counting the seconds 'til you find your own
They just love me cause I say things
And you hate it, that's the way it goes
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus (that I can't seem to focus)
Sometimes I wish I could just stop breathing in and out but I'm afraid
Cause what if I wake up and I find out
That my stopping was the easy way down?
So I'll go another day
Of never sitting still for very long
They all love me in my dreams
And you hate it every time I sleep
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus (that I can't seem to focus)
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus
Just hold my head for the night
We can sleep while it's raining
And maybe I shouldn't know this
Maybe you wouldn't notice
That I can't seem to focus (that I can't seem to focus)