
A Small Right Thing: Finding Healing in the Whole Story with Julie Ryan
In this episode of 8,000 Promises, host Adi Tilford welcomes Julie McGue, an American writer and adoptee, to discuss her latest book, "Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood." The conversation delves into themes of adoption, family dynamics, and the journey of self-discovery. Julie shares her experiences of navigating closed adoption, the importance of belonging, and the healing power of storytelling.
Want to connect with Julie? Here are links to her socials!
https://juliemcgueauthor.com/
https://www.facebook.com/juliemcguewrites
https://www.instagram.com/julieryanmcgue/
Want to read her book Twice the Family? You can purchase her book here!
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Twice-the-Family/Julie-Ryan-McGue/9781647427863
You can find me on Instagram at AdiTilfordWrites, Facebook at AdiTilford-Author and at my website AdiTilford.com.
Follow my writing at 8KP’s Anam Cara with Adi Tilford
Created By Adi Tilford
Produced by Tyler Tilford-Hamlin
Cover Art by Megan Henry with Mountain Roots Photography
Background Music by Ken Kuhns Jr.
Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Monthly
- PublishedOctober 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM UTC
- Length40 min
- Season2
- Episode3
- RatingClean