8 Best International Adoption Podcasts

1. Defining Diego

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Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps, as they try to understand how international adoption boomed and busted, and what it all means for families like theirs, with feet in two worlds.When Laurie Stern set out to adopt a baby from Guatemala in 1999, she thought the process would be pretty straightforward. Lots of people were doing it.But the adoption was held up just as she went to Guatemala to get her son, Diego. That began a journey of discovery...more Producer/Network Somethin' Else / Sony Music Entertainment
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 651Facebook 1.7MTwitter 723.8KInstagram 870.4K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Anna Jinja Show

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The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences. The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone...more Producer/Network Anna Jinja
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Stephanie Russell, Jillian Kay +32 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Not Made In China

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Welcome to Not Made In China, the podcast where we talk all things adoption and the beautiful madness that comes with it. Shaosheen was adopted from China when she was 9 months old and has lived in the UK ever since. On this podcast she chats to people whose lives have been touched by adoption, discussing their experiences as well as sharing a few of her own stories. Thank you so much for joining us, we hope you enjoy eavesdropping on our conversations! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @notmadeinchinapodcastmore Producer/Network Shaosheen Jewel-Quirk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Kellan, Shaofan +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Delight In The Journey

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Join James and Kaylee on 'Delight in the Journey' as they share their inspiring story of parenthood, adoption, and marriage. With 13 years of marriage and 3 international adoptions, this couple offers valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience.In this podcast series, you'll discover how they maintain a strong marriage, cultivate extreme faith in uncertain times, and strengthen family bonds. You'll also hear about the joys and struggles of adoption and building a family, including navigating extreme parenting challenges.more Producer/Network James and Kaylee Wilson
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Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Adoptee Thoughts

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The Adoptee Thoughts Podcast will offer an inside look from a transracial adoptee's perspective on international adoption, race, identity, and more. This podcast will delve into the nuances of adoption, and will not shy away from the tough topics. In Season Four of the Adoptee Thoughts podcast, I will be shining a spotlight on ADOPTION CHANGEMAKERS, ranging from adoptees, former foster youth, birth mothers, adoptive parents, and professionals who are revolutionizing the adoption and foster care community.more Host Melissa Guida-Richards
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tyler Baltierra, Dr. Abby Hasberry +12 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 42Facebook 4.3KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 14.5K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. ADOPTION NOW

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Real stories about the joys and challenges of the adoption journey. You'll hear from parents and families who've been through infant and international adoption, foster-to-adopt, and even embryo adoption. These inspiring stories are told from the perspective of the adoptee, birth parent or adoptive parent.more Host April Fallon
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 189Facebook 4.1KTwitter 81Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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7. The Orphan Market

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International adoption's rise, corruption, and 95% collapse. In a single generation, U.S. intercountry adoption fell from nearly 23,000 children a year to barely a thousand — dismantled country by country by bans, trafficking scandals, and a generation of grown adoptees asking who had actually been saved...more Producer/Network Let's ReThink History
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8. International adoption, can anyone hear me?

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Are you considering overseas adoption? Then this is the podcast for you!! You'll get strategies, advice, and answers to many questions like... What is needed for my child's overseas passport? Where should I stay while processing my child's paperwork overseas? And how on earth can I handle all the international paperwork for my child's adoption? We know the answers! And we can guide you through the ENTIRE overseas adoption journey.more Get Email Contact