BMRT podcast has the ONY LIVE Triad Dialogue Discussion that brings a honest, open and transparent Triad discussion ( H.O.T.) to the public. We pull the covers off Trauma , Secrets and Shame in adoption .

We welcome as our guests, Damon Davis, Host of Who Am I Really Podcast, adoptee and adoptive parent, Jennifer Dyan Ghoston, host of Once Upon a Time in Adoptee and Podcast , adoptee, Cynthia Rounds-McGuigan, foster youth and birth/first mother, Anne Peshka, adoptee and birth/first mother and Stacey Gatlin, adoptive mother.

We hear the different perspectives of topics from the Superbowl ad on adoption, navigating relationships , managing the emotional rollercoaster of reunion and adoption advocacy of unsealing original birth certificates ( OBC), and raising our voices in our everyday walk of life .

Birth Moms Real Talk is a platform since 2021 for birth/first/natural mothers to share their story , to share their journey . we are offering these mothers an opportunity to start your path to Grace and Healing by sharing your story on BMRT Podcast . Please reach out to Yvonne at info@birthmomsrea;talk.com

We are open to guests on our monthly Triad Dialogue who are adoptees, birth/first/natural mothers and adoptive mothers to join us , please reach out to Yvonne at info@birthmomsrealtalk.com

Brandy grew up in a small rural town exposed to foster homes at an early age. She was a child of teenage parents. Brandy grew up quickly with the life circumstances that she experienced. She said she spent a ‘ Summer of Love with her 16-year-old boyfriend to learn going back to school that she herself would be a teenage mother. Brandy overcame feelings of low self-esteem to learn to know “What She Wanted”. Throughout her entire pregnancy, she felt “ She Didn’t Think She Had a Choice “

Beth’s journey started in a family that brought her many heartaches. She wondered how to deal with the many family losses, emotional grief, and trauma.

Grief and trauma are not a simple process as Beth was told. She faced many challenges and “ She Made it Through “.

Beth shares her view to society’s messaging regarding adoption.

Adoption is a permanent solution to a temporary situation.

Donna grew up in a home of “Fear and Unknowns”. She faced the traumatic experience of molestation. Donna became a birth mother at the age of 13.

Donna’s siblings escaped all the family shame, remorse, and guilt just as she went down various paths seeking healing.

Keeping secrets prompted her family to tell Donna to hide in the basement or attic when visitors are not seen and bring shame to the family. Donna has realized that her life was “NOT NORMAL“ as she was led to believe.

Donna now knows that she is Important and deserves compassion.

“Secrets and Silence Keep You Sick “

Cindy shares her experience of being a 15-year-old birth mom living in the Midwest. Cindy had a ‘ different family situation “ as she describes her life.

Cindy had a sibling with autism which translated into her being a caregiver.

Family legacy was missing from both her mom's and dad's families. Cindy says she grew up on “ an island”.

Her journey took her through many different scenarios with parental support.

Cindy faced her fears of finding her son.

Nicole -We are Told to Move On … Not Easy

Nicole exhibited strength beyond belief as many birth mothers. Nicole experienced many losses from the age of 5, she persisted.

Nicole’ resilience grew stronger with each trauma. She has built a relationship with her son in her open adoption.

Now, she is in the midst of one of her Biggest traumas. Listen as she shares her journey

"Karen faced her 'own' birth secrets that she strived to 'untangle'. This gave Karen a unique experience as an adoptee confronted with finding her original birth certificate (OBC). Karen was passionate about the 'Real Talk' of adoption laws from state to state. She shared her story with passion, peace, and purpose. Karen had a straightforward attitude about societal pressures placed on birth/first moms in the United States. The essence of her story is that childhood experiences profoundly impact one's entire life."