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The Adoption Roadmap PodcastAuthor: Rebecca Gruenspan
Your dream is to become a mom. My dream is to help you get there. I am Rebecca Gruenspan, a single mom through domestic adoption and an adoption consultant for over a decade. Ill be your guide, along with other adoption professionals and members of the adoption constellation, walking you step by step down this beautiful and complex path of adopting your baby. This isn't just another podcast sharing adoption stories. If you're genuinely committed to diving in with an open heart, eager to learn everything there is to know about adopting a baby, this is for you! Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep. #123: Identity Before Adoption: Why the First Me Still Matters with Michelle Madrid
Episode 123
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
In this episode of the Adoption Roadmap Podcast, guest Michelle Madrid delves into the complexities of identity, healing, and acceptance in the adoption journey. Michelle shares her personal experiences as an international adoptee and the importance of reconnecting with one's 'first me.' The conversation explores various healing modalities, the significance of supporting adoptees in their journeys, and the impact of reunion with birth families. Michelle emphasizes the importance of embracing ancestral connections and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and acceptance.Important LinksRG Adoption Consulting• Website → https://rgadoptionconsulting.com• Book a 30-Minute Consult → https://rgadoptionconsulting.com/contactOur Chosen Child• Use code ROADMAP for $100 off the Social Media Plan + Post Program.→ https://ourchosenchild.comMichelle Madrid• Website → https://themichellemadrid.com/• Instagram• Unboxed, Unburdened, Unstoppable Podcast→ https://themichellemadrid.com/podcast• Book: "Let Us Be Greater" → https://themichellemadrid.com/bookChapters00:00 Navigating Identity and Acceptance09:11 Reconnecting with the First Me14:34 Exploring Healing Modalities22:12 Supporting Adoptees in Their Journey27:01 The Impact of Reunion and Healing39:05 Embracing Ancestral ConnectionsTune in to The Adoption Roadmap Podcast every Wednesday. If you like what you hear, I'd appreciate a follow and 5-star rating & review! THANK YOU!For questions about adoption, episode suggestions or to appear as a guest on The Adoption Roadmap Podcast, email support@rgadoptionconsulting.com











