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. Oct 14

    Adoption & Ethics with Child Rights Lawyer, David Smolin

    Recorded July 18, 2024: Adoptive Parent and Child Rights Lawyer David Mark Smolin is a professor of law at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, Alabama where he is the Harwell G. Davis Chair in Constitutional Law, director for The Center for Children, Law, and Ethics, former director of the Center for Biotechnology, Law, and Ethics, and faculty advisor for the Law, Science and Technology Society. Today, he shares his story and the history of adoptions in India.

  2. Mar 1

    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.

  3. Feb 22

    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.

  4. Feb 15

    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.

  5. Feb 9

    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/.

  6. Feb 8

    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?

  7. 11/27/2025

    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.

    Attachment Strategies with Abby Wong-Heffter

  8. 11/21/2025

    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.

    Kris's Story- The Second Part

  9. 11/10/2025

    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.

    Kris's Story- The First Part

  10. 10/26/2025

    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.

    Manu's Story

  11. Trailer

    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.

    Introduction to Lost Sarees Podcast
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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
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Namitha Khavya and Rebecca Peacock
  • Show Website
    Lost Sarees Podcast