Hello! Thanks for joining us today we enjoy the very best unforgettable moments of Series 2 in this victorious final episode hosted by Joy Carter.

Episode Breakdown

Introduction

0-4 minutes

Laura C - Episode Laura C Uncut

4-12.30 minutes

Simon Benn - Truth Traveller

12.30-22 minutes

Sheafli Chandra - Seasons and Greeting

22-29 minutes

Michael Alan - Authorgate

29-38 minutes

Final thoughts

38-42

About Episode 2

Joy Carter 

CEO and founder of Adoption Arena

Joy is also an established comedian, Actress, Speaker and Writer. As well as being an adoption Advocate who has worked since 2006 in the field for many organisations in the UK to pioneer, talk and explore new avenues for adoptees and those who have been in care or fostered. Joy is also an established comedian - do come and meet her online for her next online show.

Care for the Family, book tickets HERE for May 19th 8pm viewing

About Laura C – guest

lauracmusic.com

Laura was adopted at the age of six weeks, and recently was reunited with six brothers and sisters, she never knew she had. Her adoption story is a triumphant testimony of overcoming rejection and attachment disorder, and finding gratitude and joy in her adoption experience.

She has been recording and leading worship since the age of 11, and has lived in Los Angeles, where she was signed to Chrysalis Music. As a songwriter, Laura has had songs recorded by major artists, and has featured in film and TV.

For the last 3 years, she has been travelling the world leading worship. During this tine she has been radically transformed by the Lord and is a powerful Christian, she now writes, records and releases Ascension Worship.

Please do follow Laura C and her amazing work

Trade/donate to support Laura's work

Paypal: Lauramusicflow@gmail.com

Simon Benn - guest and pioneering voice

Thriving Adoptees

Simon discovered a major personal truth hidden in the guise of a teddy bear and his whole life erupted.

Shefali Chandra - guest and pioneering voice

Barnardos Advocate https://www.barnardos.org.uk/

Shefalie is Dual Heritage of Scottish mother and Indian father. Placed into the care of Dr Barnardos homes as baby. Long-term fostered. Had career in Army, and worked in a FE college as a counsellor.

Shefalie currently Sits on National council of Barnardos for Old Girls and Boys and has written work on her personal transracial journey that been included in several publications on the subject of adoption.

Passionate about helping others find their own voices and different ways to communicate. working with those who are marginalised in some way and for supporting and encouraging others to believe in themselves and that everyone matters.

Michael Alan

Author  of 'A Boy Named Tigger'.

Michael was adopted after the second world war in very challenging circumstances only to suffer later at...

Hello, today we meet author and adoptee Michael Alan joins he joins us to discuss his brand new book 'A Boy Named Tigger'. Michael was adopted after the second world war in very challenging circumstances only to suffer later at the hands of his adopted mother, but overcame all his life issues to become a very successful in banking and financial services, show jumping and has travelled much around the world.

'A Boy Named Tigger' Is available at Waterstones to buy

Published by Austin McAuley Publishers

Joy Carter - host/CEO and founder of Adoption Arena is also an established comedian, Actress, Speaker and Writer. As well as being an adoption Advocate working with many organisations in the UK pioneering new avenues of engagement, learning and creativity for adoptees and those who have been in care or fostered.

Find out more about our adoption work at www.adoptionarena.com Thank you for listening and please do subscribe and follow our work - thank u

Hello and hope your having a great week? Today we start on a new exciting feature called 'AuthorGate' when we encourage you to engage with a new author who has been adopted/fostered/or in care by hearing them read extracts of their new book. Then in the following episode (part 2 of this occasion on 16th March) I will interview them about their writing experience too as i'm keen to find out how they have changed since writing their book, how has their story been received? and What would they do differently? Plus I have some of your questions to ask Michael too - and please do leave comments or write in - we will reply.

Podcast timeline

Introduction

0-6.00 mins

I introduce Michael Alan our featured author.

'A boy named Tigger' is published by Austin Macauley and is available to purchase online and at Waterstones around the world.

I've had the pleasure to read Michael's book and speak to him and it is rammed with powerful insights and a thrilling story. I very much love is that it allows the reader to really get a clear child’s eye view of what it felt like to be a child moving around a very limited child care system in the 1940’s.

Michael clearly describes the grief, trauma and the added trauma of not just his adoption but the pain of being abused and tortured by his adoptive mother. The book is documented and draws a very clear picture of suffering and a search for answers too.

We also get to read about how he ran away and cycled 186 miles (apologies, I said 189 in the podcast!) in 24 hours as a young boy in an attempt to escape his abusive mother, I think any Olympian would be impressed if not shocked to read of a little boy cycling along the A3 motorway in the UK at night making a bolt for freedom.

We also read about the confusion of relationships, puberty and then how he had to find the strength and creativity to heal, overcome and use all the childhood trauma’s and challenges to jettison him into a successful adult life. Is it even possible? Please read this book for yourself and enjoy Michael's reading in this podcast episode.

What is even more remarkable, is that Michal has written this book in his 70’s – proving that it’s never too old to write and share your truth to help others

Michael is an everyday man who has had a remarkable life.

Michael reads from A boy Named Tigger

6-13.33mins

Enjoy hearing Michael read from his book

Then Meet Michael Alan for the next Episode 6.

Join us for the conversation at the AuthorGate with Michael Alan

I'm so excited to interview Michael about his work and ask what challenges he faced emotionally and practically? What tips would he give to other writers? and how he would like this book to be used to help others - plus tons of other questions.

Also, if you have any questions for Michael then please do DM us in social media, or simply drop us an email hello@adoptionarena.com

All all the information about buying the book is in the links above.

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