Grab a snack, maybe some Kleenex, and get comfortable. Join Hannah Cordle (birth mother) and Medea Abrego (adoptive mother) as they delve into their past, present, and future to show how empathy led them to their openness in adoption of the one amazing boy that brought them together. Be prepared for all emotions from laughter to tears as they explore the many faces of adoption.
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Meet the final piece to the puzzle that brought Hannah and Medea together, Ashlee! In our season 1 finale, we wrap up our story (for now). I don’t think we ever truly understood how many hands were involved in making this adoption happen. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health …
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Finish up the trilogy of Medea. Find out how we made it to today from her perspective. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race specific topics, along with many others. This is an adult podcast meant to tell our genuine story. Please …
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Adoption Isn’t Finding A Child For A Family. Adoption Is Finding A Family For A Child.
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UNICEF estimates that there are 153 million orphans in the world. Listen in as Medea shares the struggles of finding a match to the family she has been dreaming of in part 1 and how she finds her 1 in 153 million. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolut…
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I Wasn’t Okay In The Silence. I Wasn’t Okay In The Noise.
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Part 1 of Medea’s story. Medea opens up and gets vulnerable about what led her to adoption and her newfound view that leaves Hannah stunned. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race specific topics, along with many others. This is an …
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I Found My Family When Marley Found His
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Join Hannah, Medea, and Medea‘s husband Joseph, as they discuss thoughtful questions from listeners on topics like boundaries and jealousy in open adoption. Yes, we went there! CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race specific topics,…
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I Have A Small Circle But A Large Family
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Sara King joins Hannah and Medea in this inspirational episode, where she shares her story publicly for the first time. Sara recently met her birth mother after over 30 years of separation. We know you will take so much from listening to her experiences. Also, like and follow us at Adopting Empathy Podcast on Facebook and Instagram for even more go…
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I Choose To Not Be A Flaming Pile Of Garbage
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Part 2 of Hannah’s story. Learn how she ends up facing prison and pregnancy all at the same time. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race specific topics, along with many others. This is an adult podcast meant to tell our genuine sto…
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Who’s Their Real Mom?
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Adoption can be a taboo subject for many people. Join Hannah and Medea as they shatter some common myths. You may even learn some new ways to approach the subject of adoption with others. CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race speci…
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If people are gonna get mad over Santa, have fun with the rest of the podcast
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On the eve of the 16th anniversary of Hannah’s mother’s death, we get vulnerable . Grab a box of tissues as we explore Hannah’s past. Part I (Part 2 will be released in episode 4) CW//TW Most episodes contain discussion of addiction, death, adoption, abortion, sexual assault, mental health issues, adoption dissolution, occasional race specific topi…
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Oh Girl, You’re Pregnant!
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Welcome to the pilot episode of Adopting Empathy! Hannah and Medea waste no time in opening up about who they are and how they came to find themselves in the middle of an open adoption. From Hannah’s unexpected pregnancy and their bizarre connection to growing a relationship through Jpay, a company that services incarcerated people and their famili…
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