Best Amy Geller Podcasts (2025)

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EP213: Becoming Who You Really Are: A Midlife Awakening with Filmmaker Brooke Berman 29:59

2h ago29:59

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What happens when we wake up in midlife and realize we've become someone we never intended to be? Award-winning playwright and filmmaker Brooke Berman joins us to explore this profound question through the lens of her debut feature film, "Ramona at Midlife," which recently premiered at Geena Davis' Bentonville Film Festival. Brooke shares her remar…

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258 - Twice the Family 54:48

1d ago54:48

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Julie from Chicago, Illinois is rare in the world of adoption because she wasn't adopted alone. She and her identical twin sister were placed together, secure in their sense of family. The twins never sought adoption reunion until health concerns emerged for Julie in adulthood. Julie describes the initial rejection of her first mother, the misiden…

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257 - Unjustified Rejection 1:17:36

9d ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Melissa, who called me from Harrison, Arkansas, says she always felt chosen and grateful for her adoption. But after decades of peace with her origin story, something shifted. A small-town newspaper article, a newborn daughter, and an aging parent all conspired to push her toward a search. When the time was finally right—when a DNA match opened the…

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256 - I'm Not The Finished Package 47:20

16d ago47:20

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Ryan, from Edinburgh, Scotland, grew up ashamed of his Moroccan heritage and faced bullying due to his background and religion. At 18, a letter from his mother revealed his adoption, shaking his world and leading him to hide the truth for 13 years. Ryan struggled with depression, substance abuse, and a pervasive sense of otherness. Eventually Ryan …

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EP212:Through the Lens of Beauty a conversation with Kristen Jensen 31:21

17d ago31:21

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Fearlessly Facing Fifty and beyond - What does it mean to see yourself through a lens of beauty rather than criticism? This question forms the heart of my conversation with former Ford model turned photographer Kristen Jensen, who has mastered the art of capturing authentic beauty in everyone she photographs. Kristen's journey began in front of the…

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EP211:Crafting Your Fearless Story: Lisa Loyet-Schmitz on Writing and Life 27:53

19d ago27:53

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Fearlessly Facing......starting something new and outside of your comfort zone. My guest today is Lisa Loyet-Schmitz. Lisa shares her journey of contributing to the anthology "Living Well with Grit," discovering that every woman's story is special precisely because it is uniquely hers. Through vulnerability and authenticity, Lisa found writing abou…

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255 - This Is Me, But Why Is It Me? 47:47

23d ago47:47

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Katie was adopted from China as a baby and raised in a predominantly white suburb south of Boston. Her adoptive family gave her a life full of opportunity—but as she grew older, the distance between who she was and the world around her only deepened. In this episode, Katie shares how her search for identity has expanded beyond finding her birth par…

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EP210: Embracing The Gray: A Conversation with Beauty Icon Claudia Fabian 33:47

25d ago33:47

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Beauty icon Claudia Fabian discusses her journey from coloring her first gray hair at 30 to embracing her natural silver locks and building a second career as a pro-aging influencer. • Getting first gray hair at 30 and initially covering it for years • How the pandemic lockdowns sparked a gray hair revolution • Reframing aging as a privilege rather…

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254 - I Do Not Want My DNA In Their System 42:55

30d ago42:55

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George grew up in Soviet Georgia knowing he was different—both visibly and emotionally—in a society where adoption and his sexuality were dangerous secrets. He spent his early life navigating fear, hiding truths, and surviving systems designed to silence him. When a search angel from Russia responded to a single Facebook post, everything changed. G…

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EP209: Breaking Free from the Need to Please: A Conversation with Amy Wilson 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

The silences that follow our "no" speak volumes. As women, we've mastered saying the word itself, but it's what happens after—that uncomfortable pause—where we often surrender our power. In this eye-opening conversation, author Amy Wilson discusses her new book "Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser," revealing how deeply ingrained the peop…

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253 - The Veteran Community Helped Me Save Myself 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Forrest's life began in chaos, abuse, and danger at home and in the foster care system. Forest says he joined the military to make an honorable exit from this life and shares the moment he found his calling as a tattoo artist to his brothers in Iraq. But when Fort decided to get his passport, the process revealed that he had been adopted by a devi…

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EP208: Snooze or lose: Why women need their sleep and three things to start today for better zzz's 34:18

1M ago34:18

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And the F WORD IS: FATIGUE Fearlessly Facing our sleep as we age. Sleep is a fundamental component of our health that dramatically impacts longevity, cognitive function and disease risk. As the "Sleep Goddess," Dr. Matsumura brings her double-board certification and deep expertise to explain why sleep is particularly challenging for women navigatin…

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252 - Stoicism and Radical Acceptance 49:18

1M ago49:18

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Raised in the mountains of the midwest, Misty endured neglect and abuse when she was a child. She took matters into her own hands to separate from her family, survived a period in foster care, then was adopted by her extended family. Misty, was forced to learn what life should be like in a properly functioning family while unlearning what she had …

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EP207: Beauty Beyond Age with Laura Geller 37:48

1M ago37:48

37:48

Fearlessly Facing FACING our FUTURE FACES! What happens when a Broadway makeup artist discovers her true passion lies in making everyday women feel beautiful? Laura Geller's remarkable journey from theater makeup to beauty mogul reveals the power of authenticity and the magic that unfolds when passion meets purpose. Laura shares the pivotal moment …

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EP206: From Heartbreak to Hope: Meet Casey Baynes 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Fearlessly Facing FUNDRAISING! I love sharing incredible stories of amazing people - and at this stage of life we often find ourselves with a bit more bandwidth. And maybe this story and this incredible organization will ignite something in you. Meet Casey Baynes, Founder of The Casey Cares Foundation. Casey Baynes founded Casey Cares Foundation at…

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251 - Adult-Adoptees.com, Dr. Amy Geller 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

Dr. Amy Geller, from Wykoff New Jersey, had had an idyllic adopted life as the youngest child and the only girl in her family. But an accidental discovery put her in front of her adoptive parents facing an uncomfortable situation and feelings she chose to bury. As a young adult, Amy was found by her birth mother, found herself angered by the intru…

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EP:205 Empty Nest Marriage: Rediscovering Connection with Jim Burns 31:01

2M ago31:01

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Jim Burns returns to discuss how couples can reinvent their marriage after children leave home, exploring the unexpected challenges and opportunities of the empty nest phase. • Empty nest can be challenging as couples suddenly have more time together after years of child-focused living • The "gray divorce" phenomenon is increasing among those over …

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119 – Refined By Fire 59:15

2M ago59:15

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Tezita (te zi TA) called me from Sacramento, CA, but she tells a harrowing story that originates in Ethiopia. Tezita’s adopted family had many other international adoptees, but she was singled out for solitary confinement. She was sent back to her homeland where she thrived mentally in a boarding school away from her adopters. When she returned she…

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EP204: Fashion with a Soul: How One Woman's Courage Created Something Meaningful 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

And the F WORD IS: FASHION Fearlessly Facing Fashion as we age with Fashion designer, Karla Murguia, Founder of the Montsera Collective. Karla's story is a masterclass in following your soul's calling, no matter how daunting the journey might seem. From her comfortable position as a digital editor at Elle magazine in Mexico to the bold decision to …

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113 – I Was Loved Everyday By People I Didn’t Know 48:18

2M ago48:18

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Carrie called me from Lynchburg, Virginia. In her journey you’ll hear her talk about the moment she realized she was found, and how she was in contact with her birth parents at the same time one the same day. Carrie talks about two amazing reunions: one where she got to see her birth mother in competition, the other where she got to meet her matern…

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EP203: Makeup Magic with Joshua Hardinger: Unlocking the Secrets of Mature Skin 27:59

2M ago27:59

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And the F WORD is: Fearlessly Facing our FACES as we age. Today my guest is Joshua Hardinger, an incredible makeup artist specializing in mature skin who transforms women's confidence through his artistic approach to makeup. He shares his philosophy of enhancing natural beauty rather than changing it, helping women rediscover themselves. • Joshua's…

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EP202: Bestie or Bust? Fearlessly Facing Our Friendships 30:01

2M ago30:01

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And the "F WORD" is: FRIENDSHIP. Fearlessly Facing our friendships as we age. Friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson unpacks the science of women's platonic relationships and offers practical strategies for navigating friendship challenges after 50. Research shows that loneliness increases cognitive decline, dementia, and heart disease by 32% in…

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103 – Fixing The Fates 52:54

3M ago52:54

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Diane called me from St. Petersburg, Florida, but her’s is a story that originated in Germany. Diane tells the story of her parents wanting to form a family with her, but her grandmother frequently talking about her adoption such that no one could ever move on. On a trip back to Germany, Diane stood in the orphanage where her story originated, but …

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EP201: Fearlessly Facing Faith and discovering your worth with Annie Mayfield 32:31

3M ago32:31

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F Word is - Fearlessly Facing FAITH This episode is packed to the brim - actually overflowing with nuggets that will make you stop and think and leave you with a smile. My guest is a light in this world and Annie’s journey is one so many of us can relate to—the endless striving to prove our worth, only to discover that our value was never tied to w…

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EP200: Heart to Heart with Dr. Jayne Morgan: The EKG Every Woman Needs 23:02

3M ago23:02

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And the F WORD is Fearlessly Facing Our Futures and our future health. Dr. Jayne Morgan, a cardiologist, joins host, Amy Schmidt to explore the link between hormones and heart health in women at midlife and beyond. They discuss heart disease, the leading cause of death among women, and emphasize the need for greater awareness. Dr. Morgan shares her…

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108 – On The Outside Is Where I’ve Always Been 33:09

3M ago33:09

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Pam, from Emeryville, CA, told me her desire to search started when she was a kid, but it was Oregon’s laws that changed everything for her search. When she met her birthmother she encountered a woman who couldn’t relay the details of her past, leaving Pam with only her paternal side of the story. He says that what is alleged against him is not tru…

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085 – A Bad Truth Is Better Than A Good Lie 1:16:57

3M ago1:16:57

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After the adoptive father she loved so much died, Alison learned her birth father, Tim, was looking for her and she took it as a good sign of things to come. Sadly she found herself disappointed in him, and later in her birth mother, Jean, whom he contacted without telling her. Alison had no idea her birthmother struggled with mental illness, so th…

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126 – Welcome Home 44:26

3M ago44:26

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Andrew lives in Murphy, Oregon, near Grant’s Pass but his is an east coast story. Andrew grew up kinda feeling like an odd man out in his family, not fitting his parents ideas of who he would be. In an amazing coincidence, his pen pal relationship with an elementary school class was key to unlocking his adoption reunion search. The open road took h…

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110 – We’ve Wanted This Our Whole Lives 50:15

4M ago50:15

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Jessica is a rare native, born and raised, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She shares how she found her biological relatives through DNA testing despite her best attempts to get information from the Mormon church, an entity focused on global genealogy. Jessica discovered she looks like her birth families and has similar traits to them. But Jessica also learn…

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095 – I Tested Her To See If She’d Give Up 46:07

4M ago46:07

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Laura called me via Skype, would you believe, from Falkirk Scotland. Laura told the story of her childhood knowledge that she might have siblings out in the world, and her quest to meet them. When she met her biological mother things started slowly as Laura tested the woman to make sure she wasn’t going to leave again — and she didn’t — then she di…

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109 – You Can’t Change The Past 39:48

4M ago39:48

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Dan has barely told anyone the his whole story until this episode. He shared that he was in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) as an infant. Then his son's rare medical condition and his wife’s ability to share her heredity while he could not was a catalyst for his search. Dan is thankful for the warm welcome he’s received in his paternal fami…

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083 – An Unbelievable Emotional Roller Coaster For Me 41:16

4M ago41:16

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Before becoming an adoptee advocate Rich was searching for his own identity. As a child, his older adopted sister vengefully told him their mom wasn’t his real mother. It made him wonder who the other woman could be. When he was in college, his adoptive parents gave him an envelope of non-identifying information. Many years later they handed him an…

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