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D. Yvonne Rivers
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Birth mothers telling their stories of placement.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Episode 77: Amy - “Secrets in the Adoption Closet “

    Amy shared her story of being a birth mom thorough the eyes of also being an adoptee. The twists and turns of her life set the path to life she leads today as a therapist. Amy talks about her” Path to Healing’ and how “Secrets Keep You Sick “.

    48 min
  2. Episode 76 : Nikki – I Am Always A Mom

    29 JUL

    Episode 76 : Nikki – I Am Always A Mom

    Nikki shares her journey about she is always a mom whether she is with her child her not. Her pathway to healing and empowerment comes through her love and sharing spirit with other birth moms as she navigates this journey. She shares about the years not seeing her child and pending reunion.

    41 min
  3. Episode 75 : Yvonne – I Felt Like I Could Breathe Again

    23 JUL

    Episode 75 : Yvonne – I Felt Like I Could Breathe Again

    In a way, this is my own Birth Moms Real Talk episode from an interview with Damon L. Davis, host of the “Who Am I Really?” podcast. We discussed my reunion with my son after more than 40 years apart. I shared the loneliness of my pregnancy, my desire to keep her son versus against my inability to do so, the moment I came face to face with my son’s adoptive mother and the search to find the man he grew up to be.This episode first appeared in June 2021 as episode 154 of the “Who Am I Really?” podcast with Damon L. Davis (WhoAmIReallypodcast.com, @WAIReally).

    1h 3m

  4. 2 JUN

    BMRT Episode 74 – Janelle & Katherine – Mom and Daughter – History Repeats Itself – Part 2

    This story and journey continue with Katherine taking center stage , As you heard on Part 1 that Katherine was in the room listening to Janelle share. This itself is unique for a Birth/First Mom to talk openly and honestly about her placing Katherine in adoption in front of her. No secrets here . Listen and learn what revelations came out that maybe both Katherine and Janelle had never heard before

    1h 1m

  5. 26 MAY

    BMRT Episode 73 – Janelle & Katherine – Mom and Daughter – “History Repeats Itself

    We welcome Janelle, Executive Director of BraveLove Inc , a nonprofit that has served the Birth Mom community since 2012 and her birth daughter Katherine who share their story that evolved in many extricate paths to “Growth and Healing” . You will hear the “ Real Talk “ behind the scenes with Janelle and Katherine who were in the same room together for this episode. Listeners will learn the story of how “ History Repeats Itself

    1h 7m

  6. 9 MAY

    Episode 72- Grace and Healing in 7 Year Reunion Journey

    Yvonne brings everyone up to date on her Sabbatical, Break, or self-care time. Yvonne talks about the roller coaster ride of 7 years in Reunion with her son since 2018. Transitions, Work, new DBT therapy journey, and all-around connection to the Adoption Community. Stay tuned for Birth Moms Real Talk LIVE coming to Washington, DC in 2025. Reunion is NOT easy, and we sometimes are tossed to the ground. Let us help each other. We are In This Together towards Grace and Healing

    19 min

  7. 14/11/2024

    Episode 71- Yvonne’s Journey – LIVE Podcast at Black Voices Amplified Summit 2024

    We were honored to attend Black Voices Amplified Summit 2024 in New Brunswick, New Jersey on November 9. 2024. “Yes We Adopt” was founded by Stacey Gatlin as an organization committed to raising awareness, cultivating community, and advocating for Black children and families touched by adoption and fostering. https://www.yesweadopt.com This was an awesome experience for me to continue to share my Journey as a Birth/First Mom as we do on Birth Moms Real Talk Podcast https://www.birthmomsrealtalk.com Listen to a conversation with my Buddy, Damon Davis , host of Who I Am Really Podcast https://www.whoamireallypodcast.com We take on the challenges, grace, healing, and trauma to come out of the F.O.G for the adoptee as well as the Birth/First Mom. We cover “ Hot Topics” with honesty and truth . “Hold On, You are in for a Ride.”

    1h 3m

  8. 04/10/2024

    Episode 70 -Two Moms: Adopting Each Other – Carman and Susan – Part 2

    Carman and Susan continue their story an adoption plan is made . Carman shared of her unique and sometimes funny journey. Carmen “ Knew” what she wanted for herself and her child. She talked about the “ Fear” from both the birth mother perspective and adoptive mother perspective . Susan talked about being at the birth of Olivia , Carmen’s daughter . Susan has penned her memoir titles “ One Yes at A Time : How Open Adoption Transformed Our Family “.Birth/First Mothers look forward to meeting their child they have carried for nine months . Carmen and Susan had parallel lives intersecting to form an open adoption. Carmen spoke of “ The Best in All of Us”. Carmen and Susan “ Adopted Each Other . Communication is the Key to navigation of Emotions and Trauma of Adoption.

    50 min
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Birth mothers telling their stories of placement.

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  • Creator
    D. Yvonne Rivers
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 D. Yvonne Rivers
  • Show Website
    Birth Moms Real Talk

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