Lost Sarees Podcast

Namitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacock

Lost Sarees shares the stories of South Asian trans-national adoptees. By sharing stories and experiences as adoptees, we hope others can find comfort in our shared history.

Episodes

  1. 1 MAR

    Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part II

    We continue our conversation with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston, a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

    43 min

  2. 22 FEB

    Yes, You Belong with Rebecca Wheeler-Walston- Part I

    Rebecca Wheeler-Walston is a trans-racial, domestic adoptee and a counselor trained in story work at The Allender Center. She joins us to speak about the adoptee's longing for belonging and the work of reclaiming all the fractured pieces of our identity and community.

    53 min

  3. 15 FEB

    Stephanie's Story

    Stephanie was adopted from Patna, Bihar in 1977. She shares her story of resilience through the many experiences of being a survivor of trans-national adoption. She and three other adoptees are traveling to India and creating a documentary of their experiences reconnecting to their roots.

    1hr 24min

  4. 9 FEB

    Sandhya's Story

    Sandhya Oaks was born in Delhi, India and adopted as an infant. She's certified through the Allender Center in Narrative-Focused Trauma Care and leads reconciliation work for transracial adoptees. You can explore her work at https://www.sandhyaoaks.com/.

    51 min

  5. 8 FEB

    Chat with R & N: Adoptee Immigration & Naturalization

    In 2026, We have new concerns as immigrants and naturalized citizens. What does that mean for adoptees and how can we be prepared?

    29 min
  6. Attachment Strategies with Abby Wong-Heffter

    27/11/2025

    Attachment Strategies with Abby Wong-Heffter

    In this episode, Mental Health Therapist Abby Wong-Heffter discusses how adoptees and their families can work out attachment strategies to create more secure, caring relationships. You can contact Abby at yellowchairconversations.com.

    45 min
  7. Kris's Story- The Second Part

    21/11/2025

    Kris's Story- The Second Part

    In this episode, Kris, Namitha, and Rebecca discuss the impact of not having access to our history and heritage.

    54 min
  8. Kris's Story- The First Part

    10/11/2025

    Kris's Story- The First Part

    Kris is a late discovery adoptee from Pune who found out about his adoption in his 30s. Trigger warning: Please be advised this story speaks about sexual abuse and psychological abuse.

    1hr 10min
  9. Manu's Story

    26/10/2025

    Manu's Story

    Manu was adopted from International Mission of Hope in Calcutta, India in 1982 at the age of six. Please be advised there are emotionally triggering topics of neglect in this episode.

    1hr 2min
  10. Introduction to Lost Sarees Podcast

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    Introduction to Lost Sarees Podcast

    Meet co-hosts Namitha Grace and Rebecca Peacock and hear us share about why we started Lost Sarees Podcast. We advise that the stories shared in the podcast series can be triggering emotionally. Make sure you have a support system in place.

    4 min

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About

Lost Sarees shares the stories of South Asian trans-national adoptees. By sharing stories and experiences as adoptees, we hope others can find comfort in our shared history.

Information

  • Creator
    Namitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Namitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacock
  • Show Website
    Lost Sarees Podcast