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Hey! Am I Adopted? Podcast
Welcome to 'Hey! Am I Adopted?' – the podcast that opens the door to the world of adoption, hosted by the dynamic duo, father-daughter team, Emily and Gene Trowbridge, who are both adoptees. If you've ever found yourself pondering the unique journey of adoption or have burning questions about the process, you're in the right place. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations, share personal stories, and create a safe space for you to explore the intricacies of adoption. Whether you're an adoptee, an adoptive parent, or just curious about the adoption experience, this podcast is here to connect, enlighten, and resonate with you. Let's embark on this emotional and enlightening journey together.
Episodes
46 episodes
Thomas' Adoption Story
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, host Emily and Gene Trowbridge speaks with Thomas Mason about his adoption story. Thomas shares his experiences growing up adopted, the curiosity he had about his biological family, an...
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Episode 46
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41:24
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Mother's Day
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily, Gene, and Kay Trowbridge discuss the complexities of Mother's Day from the perspective of adoptees. They explore the emotional challenges that many adoptees face on this d...
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Episode 45
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31:21
Emily and David's New Plan
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Gene and Emily Trowbridge discuss Emily and her husband David's journey into adoption. They explore the foster to adopt program they are entering, the personal motivations b...
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Episode 44
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30:06
Am I Adopted? - Not My Mother
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily, Gene, and Kay Trowbridge delve into the complexities of adoption through personal anecdotes and reflections. They explore the emotional nuances of being adopted, the chall...
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Episode 43
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39:11
Reach out to us
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge reflect on their journey over the past year, discussing the purpose of their podcast, which focuses on adoption from the adoptee's perspective. They sha...
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Episode 42
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26:07
Does it make any difference when you're told?
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge delve into the complexities of adoption, focusing on the implications of being told or not told about one's adoption. They explore themes of identity, t...
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Episode 41
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30:39
Hey, I am your Cousin Part 2
In this follow-up episode of the Hey! Am I Adopted podcast, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge continue the conversation on unexpected family discoveries. This time, they sit down with Rob, who shares his emotional journey of uncovering h...
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Episode 40
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45:14
Hey, I am your Cousin
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, host Emily Trowbridge engages with brothers Johnny and Jimmy, who share their unique reverse adoption story. They discuss their experiences with ancestry research, the surprising disco...
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Episode 39
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53:15
Adoptees Group Chat
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene Trowbridge and his family engage in a heartfelt discussion with several guests about their personal adoption stories. The conversation explores the motivations behind sharing thes...
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Episode 38
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43:29
Family Chat
In this recap episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily, Kay, and Gene Trowbridge discuss the multifaceted world of adoption, reflecting on their personal experiences and the common themes that arise in the stories of adop...
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Episode 37
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47:38
Aloha Caroline
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene and Emily Trowbridge engage in a heartfelt conversation with Caroline about her adoption journey from Taiwan to Canada and her experiences growing up as an adopted child. Caroline...
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Episode 36
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51:23
More with Mike
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene and Emily Trowbridge revisit their conversation with Mike, an adoptee who has dedicated his life to understanding and advocating for adoption. The discussion delves into Mike's pe...
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Episode 35
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38:29
Rye's Adoption Story
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Gene and Emily Trowbridge engage in a heartfelt conversation with Rye, who shares his adoption story and the unexpected journey of discovering a half-sister through DNA testing. ...
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Episode 34
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50:15
Mike's Story
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Mike shares his profound journey through adoption, reflecting on his experiences as an adoptee and later as an adoptive parent. He discusses the emotional complexities of his early lif...
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Episode 33
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39:38
Scott's Story
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene, Kay, and Emily engage in a heartfelt conversation with Scott, an adoptee who shares his unique journey of adoption, reconnection with his biological father, and the complexities ...
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Episode 32
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46:18
Kay, Emily and Gene - Lessons from Adoption Stories
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, hosts Emily, Gene, and Kay Trowbridge reflect on their journey through adoption discussions over the past 30 episodes. They explore the emotional impact of sharing personal stories, th...
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Episode 31
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37:10
Jamie's Story
In this episode of the Hey, Am I Adopted? podcast, Gene Trowbridge and his daughter Emily engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jamie about her adoption journey. Jamie shares her experiences growing up adopted, her feelings of self-worth, and...
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Episode 30
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48:02
Laura's Story
In this episode, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge engage in a heartfelt conversation with Laura Templeton about her adoption journey. Laura shares her experiences growing up knowing she was adopted, her search for her biological family, and the ...
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Episode 29
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47:33
Jessica's Story
In this episode, hosts Emily and Gene Trowbridge engage in a heartfelt conversation with Jessi, who shares her unique adoption story. Jessi was adopted by her biological aunt and uncle at the age of 12 after experiencing a tumultuous childhood ...
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Episode 28
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47:09
Sharon's Story
In this episode we talked about Sharon's adoption story and her journey to reconnect with her biological family. Sharon shares her earliest memory of being in a building in downtown Chicago and later finding out that it was the day she signed h...
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Episode 27
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47:21
Ryan's Story
Ryan shares his adoption story, highlighting the circumstances surrounding his adoption and his relationship with his birth mother. He discusses how he never felt abandoned and always understood that his birth mother made the best decision for ...
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Episode 26
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42:25
Loree's Story
In this episode, Gene, Emily, Kay, and their guest Loree discuss their experiences as adoptees. They explore topics such as name changes, the impact of adoption on family dynamics, and the search for biological parents. Loree shares her story o...
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Episode 25
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52:17
Jim's Story
In this episode, Gene Trowbridge and his family interview Jim Resha, who shares his adoption story. Jim grew up with his adoptive father, Ed, and had no recollection of his biological father, Sam. His adoption was finalized at the age of four, ...
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Episode 24
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47:42