A Mother’s Day Story

In this podcast episode for Mother's Day, an American Indian child, born to a respected Native family, was given up for adoption at his birth. Years later, a surprising revelation about his adoption on Thanksgiving Day, 1993, leads him back to his biological family. Despite the differences in the world he grew up and where he originally belonged, he embarks on an incredible journey back into Native America, weaving past and present and uniting two contrasting cultures.

This episode is interspersed with soulful music, which acts as an accomplice in this story. Along with his personal narrative, he engagingly recounts a short passage from the book - 'Hidden Heritage,' bringing to life his birth story, the hospital where he was born, the loving nurses who cared for him, and the immediate bond formed when his adoptive parents saw him.

Our host, Paul LaRoche, concludes the episode highlighting the unifying role he plays between two vastly different worlds with a tribute to both Mothers. Bestowed with love and pride for both his roots, he stands as a beacon of hope, reconciliation, and healing amidst the cultural collision. He reaffirms that despite our differences, we are all related, presenting a moving testimony to the healing power of music and cultural identity. Tune in for an episode that echoes his unique melody - a soothing blend of identity, acceptance, and bonding. Happy Mother's Day!