Join Kelowna hosts Kristal and Chrystal in a heartfelt podcast exploring the unique perspectives of adoptees. Together they share personal stories and provide a platform for others to articulate their adoption experience.
Because She's Adopted Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Kristal Parke
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Join Kelowna hosts Kristal and Chrystal in a heartfelt podcast exploring the unique perspectives of adoptees. Together they share personal stories and provide a platform for others to articulate their adoption experience.
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9/22/2024
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May 14, 2026
27 Patrece Maluzynsky
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode 27 | Patrece Maluzynsky</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Patrece Maluzynsky</strong> is a writer, former English teacher and funeral celebrant from St. Albert, Alberta.</p> <p dir="ltr">She finds joy and healing in her writing and yoga practices, and she loves connecting with her recovery community and other adoptees.</p> <p dir="ltr">Patrece hopes to publish her recently completed memoir, A Surprising Peace: How One Adult Adoptee Transcended Her Anxiety and Addiction and Reconciled Her Grief. It's a deeply honest account of how she faced her fears, overcame addiction, and learned to love herself. She believes it will resonate with the adoption and addiction recovery communities, those living with anxiety, and those caring for aging parents.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Never be afraid to do the hard work of self-exploration. Dig deep. The rewards are immeasurable. —Patrece Maluzynsky</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> ______________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Patrece</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:patrecemaluzynsky@gmail.com">patrecemaluzynsky@gmail.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: @asurprisingpeace <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/asurprisingpeace/">https://www.instagram.com/asurprisingpeace/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Website coming soon: <a href= "http://www.asurprisingpeace.com">www.asurprisingpeace.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> __________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Kristal</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/">https://kristalparke.net/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Merch | Voices Collection: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/merch/">https://kristalparke.net/merch/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:kristal@becauseshesadopted.com">kristal@becauseshesadopted.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Socials:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">@kristalparkeofficial</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial">https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Support the Show</strong><br /> If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help more people discover these powerful stories of healing and identity.</p> <p> </p>
April 30, 2026
26 Tanis Burnett
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode 26 | Tanis Burnett</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Tanis</strong> is a transracial adoptee from South Korea. She was adopted at 5 months old and joined her adoptive family in BC in 1987. She has two older brothers who are identical twins, who were also adopted (as a domestic adoption). She grew up in a white family, in cities and towns that are predominantly white. She played competitive hockey and baseball growing up, but now prefers golf and spending time with her dog. Part of her journey has been taking a deeper look into identity development for adoptees and the unique dynamics within adoptive families. Her journey began when she decided to go back to school to become a clinical counsellor. This prompted her to explore her adoption with a more critical lens, leading to identity growth and development.</p> <p dir="ltr">Currently, Tanis has a practice in Kelowna and enjoys working with folks who have experienced trauma and chronic pain, while also working with adult adoptees.</p> <p dir="ltr"> ______________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Tanis</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/vantagepointwellness.ca/">https://www.instagram.com/vantagepointwellness.ca/</a> and <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/mystickyfeelingsco/">https://www.instagram.com/mystickyfeelingsco/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">FB Page: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557833002222">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557833002222</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: tanis@vantagepointwellness.ca</p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://vantagepointwellness.ca/">https://vantagepointwellness.ca</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> __________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Kristal</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/">https://kristalparke.net/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Merch | Voices Collection: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/merch/">https://kristalparke.net/merch/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:kristal@becauseshesadopted.com">kristal@becauseshesadopted.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Socials:</p> <p dir="ltr">@kristalparkeofficial</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial">https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Support the Show</strong><br /> If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help more people discover these powerful stories of healing and identity.</p> <p> </p>
April 23, 2026
25 Virginia McQueen
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Episode 25 | Virginia McQueen</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join <strong>Kristal Parke and Virginia McQueen</strong> as they recap this past weekend at the Adoption: The Making Of Me Live Podcast event April 17-18, 2026 in Austin, Texas. In this episode, they explore impactful moments, discussing topics like support systems, triggers, self care and their love for the adoptee community and beyond.</p> <p dir="ltr"> ______________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr">ADOPTION:THE MAKING OF ME, LOUISE BROWNE & SARAH REINHARDT</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.adoptionthemakingofme.com/">https://www.adoptionthemakingofme.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">MONICA HALL; PRACTICALLY STILL A VIRGIN</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.monicahall.com/">https://www.monicahall.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">JEFF FORNEY; INNOCENT PEOPLE PROJECT</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://jeffforney.com/innocentpeople/">https://jeffforney.com/innocentpeople/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">DAMON DAVIS; WHO AM I REALLY PODCAST</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://whoamireallypodcast.com/">https://whoamireallypodcast.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TONY CORSENTINO</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://corsent.substack.com/">https://corsent.substack.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> ______________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Virginia</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Email- <a href= "mailto:virginiamcqueen@gmail.com">virginiamcqueen@gmail.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Counseling website: <a href= "http://bozemanidentitycounseling.com/">bozemanidentitycounseling.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Socials- @virginiamcqueen or @bozemanidentitycounseling</p> <p dir="ltr"> __________________________________________________________________________________</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Connect with Kristal</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Website: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/">https://kristalparke.net/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Merch | Voices Collection: <a href= "https://kristalparke.net/merch/">https://kristalparke.net/merch/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Email: <a href= "mailto:kristal@becauseshesadopted.com">kristal@becauseshesadopted.com</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Socials:</p> <p dir="ltr">@kristalparkeofficial</p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/">https://www.instagram.com/kristalparkeofficial/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Youtube: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/@KristalParkeOfficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr">TikTok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial">https://www.tiktok.com/@kristalparkeofficial</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Support the Show</strong><br /> If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help more people discover these powerful stories of healing and identity.</p> <p> </p>
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