The AdopTwins

The AdopTwins

A podcast from two adoptees about Life, Loss, Moving On, and Growing Up.

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February 26, 2025 10 mins

Imagine attending a highly anticipated event only to find yourself dashing out due to a speaker that didn’t quite hit the mark. That's exactly what happened to us at Podfest, where our initial excitement quickly gave way to a series of comic misadventures. From a misadventure with an Uber to an unexpected night at Howl at the Moon with fellow podcasters and some fun-loving Canadians, we navigated a rollercoaster of events. And...

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Is adoption human trafficking or more like a mail order bride? Should we adopt a dog or adopt a child? Shout outs to Zac Hanson, the REAL Mrs. Jeremy Jordan, Anna Kendrick, & Foxwoods!

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November 24, 2024 33 mins

What if the family you grew up with isn't the family you started with? We wrap up our first season by unpacking our personal experiences as adoptees, reflecting on the journey of finding identity and acceptance within adoptive families. As a transracial adoptees, Meg has felt the impact of societal challenges like racism, especially in light of recent global events. Our candid insights offer a fresh perspective on the intricac...

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October 2, 2024 27 mins

Can loneliness be both a curse and a complex journey of self-discovery? Join us on this thought-provoking episode of "The AdopTwins" as we unpack the universal experience of loneliness through our unique lenses as adoptees. We ponder whether having all the answers would ease or deepen our solitude and share heartfelt stories about searching for meaningful connections, from childhood streets to the quiet corners of Connect...

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September 27, 2024 5 mins

As talks about the adoption trade become more mainstream, what are your thoughts? 

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February 1, 2024 42 mins

Mentors who steal from you, balls by your face, being who you aren't, and becoming who he is are some of the topics Billy and Meg discuss in this episode. Being kids of the 90's means looking back on problematic movies of our youth and the awkard moments of pre-teen and teens years to the soundtrack of Doin' It. Hear what it's like to have the rug pulled out from under you in senior year and why it is we actuall...

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From toilet paper to toddlers. Relive the Pandemic through the eyes of The Adoptwins.

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Do adoptees parent differently because of the lived experiences they've had? 

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November 27, 2022 12 mins

In this mini NAAM episode Meg & Billy discuss one particular "war orphan" case, the current case of one girl abduted by U.S. Marine Joshua Mast. Meg also talks a bit about her work towards overhauling the family court system. 

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November 17, 2022 7 mins

In this mini NAAM episode Meg & Billy discuss their thoughts on open adoption. 

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Meg Cee & Billy Baraw discuss their thoughts on open adoption versus closed adoption, Billy drops a huge nugget of info on Meg, and then the trains go off the rails. But find out what Korean 1st birthdays are like!

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November 3, 2022 10 mins

Meg Cee has discovered new information on how race plays a role in why there may be so many transracial adoptions. 

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October 30, 2022 1 min

A reminder of the loss the adoptee community faces every day. 

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Billy and Meg discuss Happy Meals and marketing, Childhood today vs. Childhood of the 90's, and what it's like to think you've been abandoned by your adoptive parents. We close out this episode discussing superheroes.

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Meg Cee & Billy discuss if being transracial is even a thing. They also discuss adopting the qualities of those around them and their thoughts on Adoption as the reason for banning abortions. Meg discusses why she found her way back to her roots. 

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Billy discuss his almost black market adoption and Meg discuss her DNA test discovery. 

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September 6, 2022 41 mins

Meg Cee & Billy Baraw begin their next life adventure - a podcast! On the day they met Billy saved Meg's life and now all these years later she has found a way to pay him back. 

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