Adoption and Attachment: Building Trust in Adoptive Families: Leslie Pate Mackinnon Interview

Emotional Badass

Nikki Eisenhauer

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 April 2022

⏱️ 50 minutes

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An incredibly honest deep dive conversation with Leslie Leslie Pate Mackinnon, L.C.S.W. She's a seasoned and well-respected therapist in both the adoption community and MPE (Misattributed Parentage Experience)--finding out you were adopted and your bio parents aren't the people you thought, communities How does adoption and third-party reproduction impact mental health? I dive into the psychological aftermath of adoption, exploring the profound emotional needs and identity struggles of adoptive and donor-conceived children. With expert insights from Leslie Pate McKinnon, we examine the trauma of separation, the importance of open adoption, and the often-overlooked emotional toll on birth mothers. This conversation sheds light on the complexities and ethical considerations of family creation, emphasizing the need for education and support for all involved. You can contact Leslie at lesliepatemackinnon@gmail.com If you are interested in supporting us even more than a 5-star review, you can find Emotional Badass on Patreon where you will get hundreds of hours of bonus episodes, monthly video livestreams, discounts, and can join in the community. https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass RESOURCES: WORK WITH NIKKI 1:1 30 DAYS TO PEACE COURSE ⁠⁠PATREON COMMUNITY INTRO TO BOUNDARIES THE BOUNDARIES INTENSIVE BOOK CLUB NARCISSIST ABUSE RECOVERY WORKSHOP THE FREE MORNING ROUTINE ⁠⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGNUP⁠⁠ THE PATTERNSCAPES WELLNESS DECK ⁠BRAIN FM: CODE: emotionalbadass for 20% off your membership FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram Facebook TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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