Problematic Behaviors of Adoptive Parents
Adoptee Astrid Castro of Adoption Mosaic, joins Adoptee Sara Easterly, Birth Mom Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, and Adoptive Mom Lori Holden to discuss some of the problematic behaviors of adoptive parents. Listen in to understand the unintended effects adoptive parents sometimes have on others in th…
Adoption from the Adoptee Perspective: How Can We Do Better?
We tend to view adoption in America as a win-win situation: a child in crisis is placed with new, stable parents who want to build a family. Everyone is finally in a position to thrive. That narrative tends to be fairytale-like. And it doesn’t resonate with many adoptees. In this episode, we hear a…
Navigating Broken Systems & Blazing New Trails with Astrid Castro
In this episode we dive into meaningful conversation with Astrid Castro from Adoption Mosaic. She shares parts of her journey and how her work has influenced change and provided education to those touched by the adoption experience.
Astrid Castro (she/her/hers) is the founder and CEO of Adoptio…
CT 16: ANCESTRAL Medicine and Healing: Journey with the WISDOM of Ho'oponopono for amazing ENERGETIC Transformation
Welcome to Episode 16 of Casual Temple, today we're honored to have the incredible Kimiko Kawabori with us. Kimiko's journey began as an adoptee and a profoundly sensitive and intuitive child. We learn how animism paved the way for her profound journey into Ancestral Healing and Medicine.
Dive dee…
Breaking Free: Reclaiming Identity as an Intercountry Adoptee with Sariah Baker - Ep 130
"I think for adoptees, my biggest advice for them is to ask if you need something. Whether it be therapy, whether it's understanding your story, whether it's being able to know your identity, ask. And if they don't want to tell you, keep asking." -- Sariah Baker
In this episode, you will be able t…
14: Adoption Mosaic
Part 2 of a two-part interview with Astrid Castro, and we turn to the history of her work with Adoption Mosaic and the complications and joys of providing solid programming and events for adopted people---and allies, partners, and anyone impacted by adoption. We recommend listening to Part 1 before…
13: Astrid Castro
Greg talks with Astrid Castro, someone he's long wanted to have on the show. Astrid is a transracial transnational adoptee who was born in Colombia. She is also the longtime leader and current CEO of Oregon-based Adoption Mosaic, and has since 1990 provided programming, guidance, wisdom, and space …
213. Astrid Castro: "Three Decades of Serving the Adoption Constellation"
Astrid Castro is a returning guest.
Astrid is the founder and CEO of Adoption Mosaic, an adoptee-led, BIPOC woman-owned business that creates for and connects our adoption constellation community through adoptee-centered events, education courses, and consultations. For over three decades, Astrid h…
The Journey of Adoption: Astrid's Story
In this episode of the Adoption Journey podcast, host Tarcia Smith speaks with Astrid Castro, who shares her experiences as a transracial adoptee. Astrid discusses her early life, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and the complexities of family dynamics in an adoptive setting. She reflec…
247. Astrid Castro and Nomi Kaie: "Building and Collaborating In Our Community"
Astrid Castro, founder and CEO of Adoption Mosaic—an adoptee-led, BIPOC woman-founded nonprofit—has dedicated over three decades to serving the adoption constellation through innovative, adoptee-centered programs, events, courses, and consultations. Adopted from Colombia at the age of four (along w…
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