Led By A Heartstring

A weekly podcast following Australian adoptee Jonah on the journey of finding his birth parents. He will share the emotions and on-going journey that adoptees and families face every day through interviews and journals. By the end of each episode, he will be one step closer to finding his biological family.

S4 EP3: Alison's Unexpected Teenage Discovery
Apr 17, 2023 – 43:54
S4 EP2: Daddy Issues
Apr 11, 2023 – 33:58
S4 EP1: One Last Time
Apr 3, 2023 – 24:31
S3 EP6: Mental Health Matters
Jun 29, 2022 – 15:07
S3 EP5: Writing a physical letter and sending it to my biological mum
Jun 29, 2022 – 18:17
S3 EP4: Anne, kinship carer experience & the urgent need for carers due to COVID-19 disruption
Jun 26, 2022 – 34:20
S3 EP3: Vicki Miller, from Adoptee to Adoptive Parent and a late biological discovery
Jun 19, 2022 – 47:38
S3 EP2: Dara Read, author of 'We Love You Hundreds and Thousands'
Jun 12, 2022 – 47:45
S3 EP1: Australian Podcast Award & A New Direction For My Journey
Jun 5, 2022 – 27:19
HIGHLIGHTS: One Year of Led By A Heartstring
Jul 5, 2021 – 26:14
S2 EP10: Trust, Rejection and Focusing on Myself
Jun 28, 2021 – 25:58
S2 EP9: Jason Herbison and Foster Care Representation in 'Neighbours'
Jun 13, 2021 – 16:23
S2 EP8 - Neurological Makeup of an Adoptee with Dr. Hannah Korrel
Jun 6, 2021 – 35:44
S2 EP7: The Birth Lottery with Keren Rowaro
May 30, 2021 – 24:40
S2 EP6 - Steph's DNA Discovery
May 24, 2021 – 18:05
S2 EP5: Phoebe Garland - From War Torn Vietnam to Rural NSW (Exploring Inter-country Adoptions)
May 16, 2021 – 40:54
S2 EP4: Alex Gilbert - From Across The Ditch to Russia with Love
May 9, 2021 – 26:55
S2 EP3: How has the search affected my relationship with my adoptive family? - Carol Meacham
May 2, 2021 – 20:05
S2 EP2: It's Been Rough (Suicide Awareness)
Apr 25, 2021 – 15:23
S2 EP 1: Stepping Back From My Journey
Apr 18, 2021 – 12:23
Season 1 Final
Sep 20, 2020 – 19:19
S1 EP 10: Intermediary Service
Sep 13, 2020 – 12:46
BONUS: Carol Reacts to Jonah Receiving his Adoption Records
Sep 8, 2020 – 06:38
S1 EP 9: My Birth Mother's Name Is...
Sep 6, 2020 – 24:40
S1 EP 8: Applying For Adoption Records
Aug 30, 2020 – 17:00
BONUS: Q&A with Jonah - Answering Listener Questions
Aug 23, 2020 – 17:02
S1 EP 7: Adopt Change Australia - Renee Carter
Aug 9, 2020 – 25:10
S1 EP 6: Search and Reunion Expectations - Jane Sliwka from Jigsaw Queensland
Aug 2, 2020 – 26:36
S1 EP 5: Self-Identity and Importance of Mental Health - Discussion with Lauren
Jul 26, 2020 – 34:51
S1 EP 4: What Non-Adoptees Will Never Experience - Ellaine Grondin
Jul 19, 2020 – 27:25
S1 EP 3: My Sister Is Also Adopted - Jade
Jul 12, 2020 – 40:59
S1 EP 2: My Adoptive Mum - Carol
Jul 6, 2020 – 34:42
S1 EP 1: Who Am I?
Jul 5, 2020 – 20:17
TEASER
May 20, 2020 – 01:40