Kari Weiss: "Roots of Resilience:...

Kari Weiss: "Roots of Resilience: A Transracial Adoptee's Journey Through Trauma, Healing, and Advocacy"

Domino Podcast by Curtis Linton
S1 · E8
Sep 5, 2026
01:32:04

Episode notes

Kari Weiss, a transracial adoptee with an extraordinary life story. Adopted from India as an infant and raised in Utah, Carrie reflects on her experiences navigating identity, cultural dissonance, and the lifelong impact of relinquishment trauma. Her insights into trauma-informed care, drawn from both personal experiences and professional aspirations as a future pediatric nurse practitioner, shed light on the unique challenges faced by adoptees. Carrie’s candid discussion about finding connection, healing through relationships, and the complexities of adoption leaves listeners with a deeper understanding of the enduring effects of adoption and the power of unconditional love and empathy.

Keywords

adoption
birth family
transracial adoption
TRA
interracial adoption
adoptive parents
racism
trauma
mental health