About this episode
Dr. David McCarty-Caplan discusses his journey as a Colombian-born adoptee and his research on supporting adoptees in finding belonging.
321 | David McCarty-Caplan, Ph.D. Today's guest is Dr. David McCarty-Caplan, a researcher, consultant and a Colombian-born adoptee. After becoming a father himself, David began searching for his biological family, leading to a reunion with his mother and siblings in Colombia — an experience that deepened both his personal journey and his professional research. We talk about his scholarship, including how families and communities can better support adoptees in developing a stronger sense of belonging. Full Show Notes and Transcript Here Join our adoptee community on Patreon here Check out our upcoming live events here! Find out more about Adoptees for Family Preservation here! Support Haley's new podcast here! This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing stated on it, either by its hosts or any guests, is to be construed as psychological, medical or legal advice. Please seek out professionals in those fields if you need those services. The views expressed by the hosts of Adoptees On or any guests are their own and do not represent the opinions of any organization or other person unless otherwise stated.
People in this episode
Host: Haley Radke
Guests: David McCarty-Caplan, Ph.D., David McCarty-Caplan
Topics covered
- adoption
- family reunion
- identity
- belonging
- research
- support
Keywords
- adoptee
- biological family
- reunion
- scholarship
- community support
- personal journey
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Colombia
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