DJ Elley Phunk - Identifying Through Music
DAWTA The Podcast
Hello, my name is Dionne Draper and I am the writer, actor and producer of DAWTA a semi-autobiographical one woman musical, the roots of this podcast series, and I live with the complex transracial adoptee experience. Self regulation, or put simply the ability to manage our emotions and impulses is a particular challenge for transracial adoptee and fostered people. Season 2 is full of interviews with members of the community about wellbeing activities that support our self-regulation. From Djing to climbing to weightlifting (that’s me), and more. Join me for this wellbeing series as we...
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Music Therapy - 'Feeling Comfortable Being Vulnerable'
DAWTA The Podcast
TRIGGER WARNING: Self Harm is discussed in this episode. Hello, my name is Dionne Draper and I am the writer, actor and producer of DAWTA a semi-autobiographical one woman musical, the roots of this podcast series, and I live with the complex transracial adoptee experience. Self regulation, or put simply the ability to manage our emotions and impulses is a particular challenge for transracial adoptee and fostered people. Season 2 is full of interviews with members of the community about wellbeing activities that support our self-regulation. From Djing to climbing to weightlifting...
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When Women Lift
DAWTA The Podcast
DAWTA The Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - Pat Tru Fitness ‘When Women Lift’ Main Intro Hello, my name is Dionne Draper and I am the writer, actor and producer of DAWTA a semi-autobiographical one woman musical, the roots of this podcast series, and I live with the complex transracial adoptee experience. Self regulation, or put simply the ability to manage our emotions and impulses is a particular challenge for transracial adoptee and fostered adults. So, Season 2 is full of interviews with members of the community about wellbeing activities that support our self-regulation....
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Mum, we've got the same nose!
DAWTA The Podcast
Hello, my name is Dionne Draper and I am the writer, actor and producer of DAWTA a semi-autobiographical one woman musical, the roots of this podcast series, and I live with the complex transracial adoptee experience. Self regulation, or put simply the ability to manage our emotions and impulses is a particular challenge for transracial adoptee and fostered adults. So, Season 2 is full of interviews with members of the community about wellbeing activities that support our self-regulation. From Djing to climbing to weightlifting (that’s me), and more. Join me for this wellbeing series...
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Solo, but not alone!
DAWTA The Podcast
Hello It's been a while but DAWTA The Podcast is back with Season 2, following a fantastic Season 1 with Lisa Marie-Simmons. Thanks Lisa. For Season 2 I will be riding solo, but certainly not alone. So join me, Dionne Draper for more knowledge from the experts and lived expertise from the guests. DAWTA The TRA Podcast - Telling Real Accounts. Info: IG: soullife05
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DAWTA @ The Mount Without Live (Black Identity Part II)
DAWTA The Podcast
Part 2 Welcome to Episode 6 of DAWTA The Podcast LIVE!! ( Part 2) Whoop, whoop! This live episode was recorded on Tuesday 3rd October at the beautiful and atmospheric crypt of The Mount Without in Bristol. Shout out to Lottie, Tom and Mira. Joined by my fabulous co-host Lisa Marie Simmons, (in the house!!) and the warmest and most insightful audience in Bristol, we dive into our enormous theme, ‘Black Identity’. In Part 2 we invite DAWTA The Podcast therapists Lana Lynn Moreno, Celena Lewis and health practitioner Michael Earle to the DAWTA sofa, to delve further into the theme of Black...
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Live @ The Mount Without (Black Identity Part 1)
DAWTA The Podcast
Welcome to Episode 6 of DAWTA The Podcast LIVE!! ( Part 1) Whoop, whoop. This live episode was recorded on Tuesday 3rd October at the beautiful and atmospheric crypt of #TheMountWithout in Bristol. Shout out to Lottie, Tom and Mira. Joined by my fabulous co-host Lisa Marie Simmons, (in the house!!), the wonderful DAWTA guests and the warmest and most insightful audience in Bristol, we dive into our enormous theme, ‘Black Identity’. Research: 'Loving Blackness as Political Resistance', Bell Hooks Love this! The VW Beastie boys started- it- all quest continued. Was it unequivocally...
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TRA's and Birth Fathers
DAWTA The Podcast
We love feedback. Please contact [email protected] with any questions you would like to ask Lisa or myself for our upcoming DAWTA The Podcast Q and A zoom special. All welcome, but priority given to TRA voices. In thia special Episode 5 edition of DAWTA The Podcast 'TRA's and Birth Fathers' we centre and her search for her birth father. Join us as we explore birth fathers in transracial adoption (TRA) and the complexity of the pervasive, negative image of black fatherhood. Where does it come from, and how does that obstruct the search for our black birth fathers? I also...
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TRA's and Religion
DAWTA The Podcast
In this Episode Lisa and I explore Sarah’s relationship with God, and we consider the wider question of TRA’s relationship with religion and spirituality. Why do TRA’s seek religion in their lives and what influences those decisions? And, how can religion impact a TRA’s reunion with birth families? In this our ‘Therapist View’ comes from Celena Lewis who has specialised in trauma and addiction for the past 18 years. Celena is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and accredited with the National Counselling Society (MNCS). Celena...
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TRA Sons
DAWTA The Podcast
Show notes: Dionne Draper and Lisa Marie-Simmons bring you DAWTA The Podcast, Episode 3 with a special focus on the Black, Male TRA (Transracial Adoptee) experience and a wider focus on Black, Male Mental Health. Robert Lewtas is a transracial adoptee living in London and works as an accountant for a large theatre producer. He is a proud father who identifies as Black English..though others might disagree! Michael Earle is an award winning wellbeing consultant, international speaker, mental health practitioner and certified Nordic Walking instructor. He lives in Bristol with...
info_outlineIn this Episode Lisa and I explore Sarah’s relationship with God, and we consider the wider question of TRA’s relationship with religion and spirituality. Why do TRA’s seek religion in their lives and what influences those decisions? And, how can religion impact a TRA’s reunion with birth families?
In this our ‘Therapist View’ comes from Celena Lewis who has specialised in trauma and addiction for the past 18 years. Celena is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and accredited with the National Counselling Society (MNCS). Celena has a particular interest in how people make sense of their experiences.
Celena Lewis Bristol Counselling (counsellinginbristol.org)
Events:
Zoom: Black Women Pause, Wednesday 19th July, 12.30-1.30pm - For more information contact [email protected]
All Women of Colour are invited to join us! We will explore why self compassion is important for our Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Outdooor Walking group: Roots to Wellness.
For more information, email [email protected]
Articles/Papers:
Impacts of Religious Affiliation on Transracial Adoptee identity. Sophie Yan Yun McHenry Navarro. San Francisco State University, California 2019
Some Children See Him: A Transracial Adoptee’s View of Color-blind Christianity: By JaeRan Kim. Journal of Christian Legal Thought
Transracial Adoptions During the Black Lives Matter Movement
Helping transracial adoptive families with “the talk" : Author: Damon A. Pryor, LMHC, Psy.D. Posted Feb 18th, 2021
Follow the links to find out more about:
Lisa Marie Simmons: https://lisamariesimmons.com/
Dionne Draper: https://www.dionnedraper.com/
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Your episode hosts are Dionne Draper and [email protected] and produced by Dionne Draper and Kate Daggett. Thanks Kate, you did a great job!