<![CDATA[Lost Sarees Podcast]]>Lost Sarees shares the stories of South Asian trans-national adoptees. By sharing stories and experiences as adoptees, we hope others can find comfort in our shared history.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:23:43 GMTFri, 05 Dec 2025 03:01:45 GMT60Namitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacock<p>Lost Sarees shares the stories of South Asian trans-national adoptees. By sharing stories and experiences as adoptees, we hope others can find comfort in our shared history.</p>episodicNamitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacocklostsareespodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part II]]>We continue our conversation with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston, a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

]]>b9670d8f-5083-48d5-8a88-6fde1c3fdf1aSun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT<p>We continue our conversation with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston, a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.</p>no00:42:4219Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part IIfull<![CDATA[Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part I]]>Rebecca Wheeler-Walston is a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

]]>9d4e66df-52d0-4ca1-ac5f-1510c54f6f83Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT<p>Rebecca Wheeler-Walston is a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.</p>no00:52:3818Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part Ifull<![CDATA[Stephanie's Story]]>Stephanie was adopted from Patna, Bihar in 1977. She shares her story of resilience through the many experiences of being a survivor of trans-national adoption. She and three other adoptees are traveling to India and creating a documentary of their experiences reconnecting to their roots.

]]>b3086f69-3eeb-47f6-aa61-b09109a22c71Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT<p>Stephanie was adopted from Patna, Bihar in 1977. She shares her story of resilience through the many experiences of being a survivor of trans-national adoption. She and three other adoptees are traveling to India and creating a documentary of their experiences reconnecting to their roots.</p>no01:23:5817Stephanie's Storyfull<![CDATA[Sandhya's Story]]>Sandhya Oaks was born in Delhi, India and adopted as an infant. She's certified through the Allender Center in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care and leads reconciliation work for transracial adoptees.

You can explore her work at https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/.

]]>9303e666-12c9-429c-84af-4764dc049d0bMon, 09 Feb 2026 18:26:01 GMT<p>Sandhya Oaks was born in Delhi, India and adopted as an infant. She's certified through the Allender Center in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care and leads reconciliation work for transracial adoptees.</p><p>You can explore her work at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/" target="_blank">https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/</a>.</p>no00:51:0016Sandhya's Storyfull<![CDATA[Chat with R & N: Adoptee Immigration & Naturalization]]>In 2026, We have new concerns as immigrants and naturalized citizens. What does that mean for adoptees and how can we be prepared?

]]>ba727f82-44b6-4358-9da6-8eb4d345c419Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:18:05 GMT<p>In 2026, We have new concerns as immigrants and naturalized citizens. What does that mean for adoptees and how can we be prepared?</p>no00:28:4215Chat with R & N: Adoptee Immigration & Naturalizationfull<![CDATA[Kris's Story- The Second Part]]>In this episode, Kris, Namitha, and Rebecca discuss the impact of not having access to our history and heritage.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277/episodes/Kriss-Story--The-Second-Part-e3b91f39008bb36-0081-41db-b6cd-fd75c5a08c7aFri, 21 Nov 2025 06:17:29 GMT<p>In this episode, Kris, Namitha, and Rebecca discuss the impact of not having access to our history and heritage.</p> no00:53:3213Kris's Story- The Second Partfull<![CDATA[Introduction to Lost Sarees Podcast]]>Meet co-hosts Namitha Grace and Rebecca Peacock and hear us share about why we started Lost Sarees Podcast. We advise that the stories shared in the podcast series can be triggering emotionally. Make sure you have a support system in place.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277/episodes/Introduction-to-Lost-Sarees-Podcast-e3ack82f2a40a18-a84a-4a61-9cd1-8f726ceed5fdSat, 25 Oct 2025 08:11:00 GMT<p>Meet co-hosts Namitha Grace and Rebecca Peacock and hear us share about why we started Lost Sarees Podcast. We advise that the stories shared in the podcast series can be triggering emotionally. Make sure you have a support system in place.</p> no00:04:15Introduction to Lost Sarees Podcasttrailer<![CDATA[Attachment Strategies with Abby Wong-Heffter]]>In this episode, Mental Health Therapist Abby Wong-Heffter discusses how adoptees and their families can work out attachment strategies to create more secure, caring relationships. You can contact Abby at yellowchairconversations.com.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277/episodes/Attachment-Strategies-with-Abby-Wong-Heffter-e3bbpjp0e7e9e27-cc77-497f-a905-c6aec425e0deThu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, Mental Health Therapist Abby Wong-Heffter discusses how adoptees and their families can work out attachment strategies to create more secure, caring relationships. You can contact Abby at yellowchairconversations.com.</p> no00:44:4714Attachment Strategies with Abby Wong-Heffterfull<![CDATA[Kris's Story- The First Part]]>Kris is a late discovery adoptee from Pune who found out about his adoption in his 30s. Trigger warning: Please be advised this story speaks about sexual abuse and psychological abuse.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277/episodes/Kriss-Story--The-First-Part-e3ao8qu2cb192ae-7780-48ea-b871-b42da402da04Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:45:14 GMT<p>Kris is a late discovery adoptee from Pune who found out about his adoption in his 30s. Trigger warning: Please be advised this story speaks about sexual abuse and psychological abuse.</p> no01:09:4712Kris's Story- The First Partfull<![CDATA[Manu's Story]]>Manu was adopted from International Mission of Hope in Calcutta, India in 1982 at the age of six. Please be advised there are emotionally triggering topics of neglect in this episode.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/122528277/episodes/Manus-Story-e3a2a3c2665344f-ba8f-4585-8ce5-00b17f86d751Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:14:18 GMT<p>Manu was adopted from International Mission of Hope in Calcutta, India in 1982 at the age of six. Please be advised there are emotionally triggering topics of neglect in this episode.</p> no01:01:5911Manu's Storyfull