The Adoption Journey Podcast

About The Adoption Journey Podcast

Welcome to the Adoption Journey Podcast! This podcast is your one-stop-shop for learning about adoption and the adoption process. We'll discuss topics like international and domestic adoption, open and closed adoptions, adoption agencies, foster care and search and reunion. We'll feature interviews with adoptive families, adoptees, birthparents, and adoption professionals. Our goal is to provide you with all the information and resources you need to make informed decisions about adoption. Join us as we explore the world of adoption!

Publisher

Tarcia Smith

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2023

Latest episode

6 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

105 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Mar 2026

   Resilience in Action: Brittney Bonya Lee

   In this heartfelt interview, Brittney Bonya Lee shares her 17-year journey through the foster care system, exploring the impact of systemic issues, her healing process, and insights for others in similar situations. Discover her story of resilience, cultural identity, and the importance of self-care and community support.

2. 

   20 Feb 2026

   Rob Scheer: From Placement to Purpose

   In this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith interviews Rob Scheer, a remarkable individual who shares his journey from foster care to becoming a successful author and advocate for children in the system. Rob discusses his early experiences in foster care, the importance of education and support from teachers, and the challenges faced by children in the foster care system. He emphasizes the significance of unconditional love in parenting, shares insights on adoption, and highlights the work of Comfort Cases, an organization he founded to provide support for children in foster care. Rob's story is one of resilience, hope, and the power of community.

3. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Grateful

   In this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith engages comedian Chris Williams in a heartfelt conversation about his experiences with adoption. Chris shares his journey of growing up adopted, the normalcy he felt, and the curiosity about his biological roots. They discuss the complexities of identity, trauma, and the impact of ADHD on Chris's life. The conversation also delves into Chris's journey into comedy, how he incorporates his adoption story into his routines, and the importance of gratitude in his life. They explore the concept of the 'ghost kingdom' in adoption narratives and reflect on the emotional experience of meeting biological family members. Ultimately, Chris emphasizes the importance of finding happiness and making the best of every situation.

Who has been a guest on The Adoption Journey Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jackson Terkeurst
• Anna Linde
• William Uhrlaub

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

56,915

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

82

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