No two adoption stories are the same. In a mindful way, Jennifer explores the many nuances of adoption. She allows her guests to fully share their thoughts and feelings as she encourages them along the way. Jennifer’s thoughtful questions gives a safe space for adoptees to be vulnerable, open and honest. This is an important collection of stories.

A thoughtful podcast delivered by a caring host. Jennifer invites her listeners into a world few know exists at all. She takes adopted humans gently by the hand and provides a safe space for them to speak, manifest, and solidify truth in their stories and lives. A meticulously curated mosaic emerges from the stories told, and Jennifer’s artistry in connection is displayed.

Y’all. I say listen to this podcast! First, Jennifer’s voice is amazing. I know that matters to y’all. Don’t lie. Second, her kindness, thoughtfulness and care that she shares with her guest and audience is really unmatched. The conversations feel like a warm hug even when the topics are difficult which most of our stories are aren’t they? Thanks to Jennifer for this work! I hope you’ll do yourself a favor and give it a listen!

First of all, Jennifer makes you feel so at home with her angelic voice and soothing presence. She took the time to learn about me ahead of time to help me feel at ease. She's was genuinely interested in my story and so empathetic with my trauma. Honored to have been a small part of spreading the important collective narratives we adoptees share.

As someone interviewed by Jennifer, I was impressed by her thoroughness and preparation. I was flattered that she read every word of my book and was deeply curious about my life. I’m sure she conducts herself with such warmth and connection with everyone she interviews. — Stephen Rowley

Love this podcast it’s so informative and provides much needed insight into the experience of what life as an adoptee can look like. Jennifer is such an amazing host she brings calmness and kindness to the forefront while guiding conversations that help guests explore their stories.

I highly recommend Jennifer’s awesome podcast. She is a phenomenal host and is able to draw out some incredible stories through kindness and the power of listening. The voices and stories of adoptees are so important to hear. This is an excellent platform for amplifying them.

For decades the narrative of adoption has been set by adoption agencies and adoptive parents. This has led to a rainbows and unicorns view of adoption that just isn’t true. Adoption is full of paradox. It is built on grief and trauma. Yes there is often love and healing which can occur. Yet the over focus on the positive while downplaying the difficulty and pain has caused much harm to adoptive people. Jennifer does a beautiful job of creating a atmosphere for adoptees to share their truth. Her gentle, open and thoughtful nature creates an environment of safety. She asks questions to get to the heart of the experience if each individual. If you are and adoptee who feels alone and would feel comforted by knowing there are other people who have shared parts of your experience, this is the place to come. If you are an adoptive parent, foster parent, relative, social worker or ally of an adoptee, this is the place to learn, and grow your ability to understand and empathize with the adoptive experience.

With her soothing voice and capacity to connect deeply with guests on her podcast, Jennifer Dyan Ghoston has created a space where adoptees can offer illumination on the many facets of what it means to be on the lifelong journey of being an adoptee. Whether you’re part of the adoption constellation or a person seeking to understand the ways in which we overcome trauma and loss and make our way towards authenticity and wholeness, Once Upon a Time…in Adopteeland is well worth your listening time.

Not just for adopted people, but for everyone who loves them and anyone interested in learning about the lifelong impact of adoption.

A wonderful podcast which is a true gem that has the power to transform lives. Its positive and empowering content has become a source of motivation and inspiration for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and a boost of positivity in their adoption journey. Give it a listen, and prepare to embark on an uplifting journey of wisdom and inspiration.

Jennifer’s calm, lovely and soothing voice takes the stress out of my day and the complexities around adoption. But above that, her podcast brings light into an often times a very difficult and confusing journey through Adoption Land. Keep it going Jennifer, we need you.

Listening to other adoptees sharing their stories is fog-lifting. Each episode had Aha’s for me. Thank you for providing a safe space to share & connect.

One of the many things that defines this podcast is deep caring. Jennifer is a truly empathetic voice in the adoptee space, and her many gifts shine for all in Once Upon a Time … in Adopteeland. She asks excellent questions, listens attentively, and is thoughtful with her responses. She models a maturity and awareness that comes from decades of looking at and understanding her own adoption experiences, and is generous in lifting up and encouraging others — inspiring others to do the same. Each time I listen to the show, I find myself either smiling from ear to ear or teared up with emotion after having my soul touched. Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your beautiful self and your powerful podcast with the world. It’s a better place with you and Once Upon a Time … in Adopteeland in it!

Jennifer is an empathetic host who makes thoughtful observations and facilitates meaningful conversations. Her wisdom is a gift to the adoptee community.

Jennifer is an amazing host, her questions are thoughtful and thought provoking. She is insightful, intentional, and inspirational 🤎

I was lucky enough to be recently interviewed by our host and after listening to other episodes, I’ve added this to my list of Must Listens. Jennifer is a gracious and thorough host and she clearly does her homework. I’m looking forward to future episodes! Thanks for giving adoptees this space!

I learn something new about myself every episode! It’s at the top of my queue!

This episode is beautiful. It also ripped me open. I am 65 years old and was forced to give up my baby at age 18 through the LDS church. My parents sent me away to do this on my own, with strangers. My siblings were not even told and I was so shamed and believed I was bad to the core, I never spoke of it for 30 years. I couldn’t even say the words, much less look anyone in the eye to tell them what I had done. I was a bad person. I have worked on those lies I told myself for about 20 years now- they still hurt even though I know they are lies. When she turned 30, I spoke about it, we hired an agency, Given Right, to find her. They scammed us. Took out $, told us her name, that she had a horrible life and she wanted nothing to do with me. That validated everything I believed about myself. 10 years later a woman contacted me about finding her birth family - she had a DNA match with my 1st cousin. Her name was Wendy, not Yvonne - I was so confused and so scared. How awful an agency that advertised as being owned by birth mothers and adoptees could be so cruel. Caties story resonated so deeply with me, and also hurts my heart that I have yet to connect so deeply with my daughter. I am being patient with the situation and allowing her to control it. Thank you for doing this podcast. For your raw and transparent honesty. I have an adopted granddaughter- and it is eye opening for me to see and experience the complicated issue of adoption from both sides. We must somehow learn to do better. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to listen to other experiences.

Jennifer does a wonderful job helping adoptees share their stories, acknowledging our lives experiences. Keep up this great work!

Excellent podcast from the adoptee perspective

Jennifer is such a wonderful, gentle interviewer, and the conversations she has are so interesting and rich. Highly recommend!

Great Podcasts.!