The Anna Jinja Show
The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences.
The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.
Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.
Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.
So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.
The Anna Jinja Show
Madie Roth-Wadsworth & Nick Kizirnis
Embark on a journey through the intricate world of identity, relationships, and family dynamics, framed by the unique perspectives of twinship and adoption. Both twins and adoptees often confront profound questions of individuality and belonging. Twins navigate comparisons and the challenge of being seen as a unit rather than as individuals, while adoptees grapple with questions of biological heritage and roots, each exploring their sense of self in distinct ways.
Join us as Madie shares her transformative journey, a testament to personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Her narrative encourages us to embrace our uniqueness, honor diverse paths, and foster meaningful connections. In conversation, Anna and Madie delve into the shared experiences of adoption and twinship, unraveling insights and heartfelt anecdotes at the intersection of their lives.
Tune in for a compelling exploration of twinship and adoption, brimming with invaluable perspectives and touching narratives.
Nick Kizirnis, talks about why he selected “Shadow Walk” for Madie. He writes: Why "Shadow Walk"? WELL ... back in 1995 my band the Mulchmen began recording music for a few college film students senior film projects ... often they were recorded "live" to picture, but other times I would record several ideas and then the director would pick. Of maybe a dozen ideas, "Shadow Walk" was my favorite, but it was never picked! Unfazed, the band recorded our own version for it which I'm super happy with. It sounds like it should be a theme song to some sci-fi western or one of those radio play podcasts, don't you think? So this is for Madie as she looks into music and motion pictures for connections to the show. :)