Running Towards the Burning Building: 10 Years of Adoption Insight

About this episode

April Dinwoodie reflects on the 10-year journey of her podcast, discussing the importance of conversations about adoption and identity.

In this episode of "Born in June, Raised in April," host April Dinwoodie reflects on the journey of the podcast as it celebrates its 10th season. Joined by executive producer Kyle Ferreira, they discuss the significance of the conversations held over the years, particularly those with April's parents, which have profoundly shaped her understanding of adoption and identity. April emphasizes the importance of having difficult conversations about adoption, grief, and family dynamics, highlighting how these discussions can foster deeper connections and understanding among families. The episode also touches on the unique framework of using the calendar as a tool for exploring adoption-related themes, allowing for a structured approach to discussing complex emotions and experiences. Keywords: adoption, identity, family, podcast, conversations, grief, family dynamics, communication, personal journey, calendar framework Takeaways: Conversations with my parents have been transformational. It's important to communicate experiences of adoption and family separation. Adoptive families can relate to feelings of being 'othered' in their own lives. The calendar serves as a universal framework…

People in this episode

Hosts: April Dinwoodie, April

Guest: Kyle Ferreira

Topics covered

• adoption
• identity
• family
• communication
• grief
• family dynamics

Keywords

• personal journey
• calendar framework

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Running Towards the Burning Building: 10, Born in June, Raised in April, Celebrating 10 Years of the Podcast, Transformational Conversations with Family, The Calendar as a Framework for Adoption, Navigating Joy and Grief in Adoption, What Adoption Can

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