How to thrive as an adoptee

How to thrive as an adoptee

From Psyche Magazine by Psyche

April 22, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

Therapists who are adoptees share advice on navigating the complex feelings associated with adoption.

Being adopted often comes with a complex mix of feelings. Therapists who are adoptees themselves have advice to share. Psyche audio helps you to better understand yourself and others through expert guides, provocative ideas and personal life stories. We address psychological questions and puzzles from a range of perspectives including philosophy, history, anthropology and more. You will discover practical knowledge and insights to help you navigate everyday challenges, overcome difficulties and find meaning, wonder and spirituality. Psyche is a nonprofit digital magazine. With a dedication to pluralism and openness, Psyche is a companion on your journey to better knowing your self and living well. Free to read and now free to listen. Discover articles and videos at psyche.co . Psyche articles are only ever written and edited by human experts. We use AI for audio narration only.

People in this episode

Host: Psyche

Topics covered

  • adoption
  • mental health
  • personal development
  • therapy
  • identity

Keywords

  • adoptee
  • therapy
  • mental health
  • identity
  • emotional well-being

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