About this episode

Sophie, a UK adoptee, shares her positive experiences with her adoptive family and reflects on the complexities of adoption.

In today's episode, Shaosheen sits down with Sophie, a UK adoptee. Sophie discusses the positive experiences she had with her adoptive family and the supportive environment they created. She reflects on the complexities of being adopted, including feelings about her birth parents and the misconceptions surrounding adoption.

More episodes of Not Made In China

• 11. Anna: Adoption, Faith & Finding Identity as a Chinese Adoptee · March 31, 2026 · 1h 21m
• 10. Mackenzie: Falling Pregnant at 17: Why I Chose an Adoption Plan for My Daughter · March 17, 2026 · 31 min
• 9. Cat: How Listening to Other Adoptees Helped Me Understand My Story · March 3, 2026 · 1h 14m
• 8. Rick: Finding Out at 16 and Navigating Identity as a Black Korean Adoptee · February 17, 2026 · 50 min
• 6. Hannah: On Being Welsh, Chinese and Adopted... and Accidentally Finding Her Birth Parents · January 20, 2026 · 41 min
• 5. Cerrita: A Therapist's Work With Adoptees & Their Families · January 6, 2026 · 1h 8m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Not Made In China podcast page.