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Search, Reunion, and the Work of Belonging: David McCarty-Caplan Featured on the "Adoptees On" Podcast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, CA - April 3, 2026 — Shades of Belonging is proud to announce that our founder, Dr. David McCarty-Caplan, was recently featured on Adoptees On , the premier podcast for adult adoptees to share their raw, real, and deep stories of identity and discovery. In this significant interview, David moves beyond his credentials as a researcher and consultant to share the deeply personal events that shaped his life and career. As a Colombian-born adop
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Navigating Parenthood as an Adoptee Through Radical Vulnerability
The latest episode of Labor of Love: A Podcast for BIPOC Adoptees Navigating Parenthood offers a deeply moving conversation with Dr. David McCarty-Caplan. Titled " Radical Vulnerability ," this episode explores the complex and heartfelt journey of adoptee parenting, reunion, and identity. David’s openness about his experience as an adoptee parent invites listeners into a space where vulnerability and connection guide the navigation of parenthood and personal history. A Pers
Dec 10, 20253 min read
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