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28th Apr 2026

281. Anne Peshka: "Trauma Recycled"

Anne Peshka is an author, speaker, and certified Core Energy Coach who helps people break free from the patterns that keep them stuck and create lives rooted in truth, connection, and purpose. As both an adoptee and a birth mother, Anne brings a rare and deeply personal perspective to conversations around identity, trauma, and healing.

She is the author of Trauma Recycled, a raw and honest memoir about adoption, abuse, and rebuilding a life from the inside out. Through her work, including workshops and speaking, Anne creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to rewrite their story, no matter where they started.

Website: annepeshka.com

Music by Corey Quinn

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Once Upon A Time...In Adopteeland
Adoptees and other members of the constellation share their perspective about adoption.
Through an audio drama and episodes of thought-provoking conversations, the listening audience can learn some of the issues faced by those affected by relinquishment and adoption. The adoptee is at the center of all conversations had with other members of the adoption constellation.
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Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

Hi, I'm Jennifer who is an adoptee in reunion with both sides of my birth family. I have been formally connected with the adoption community for over a decade and am always interested in hearing the personal stories of adoptees from all over the globe. We all have a "Once upon a time". If you wish to share your story please go to www.jenniferdyanghoston.com