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Basketball, DNA, and Adoption with John Saintignon

Basketball, DNA, and Adoption with John Saintignon

FromOpen Adoption Project


Basketball, DNA, and Adoption with John Saintignon

FromOpen Adoption Project

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Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Dec 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Coach John Saintignon shares his story and perspectives on the podcast this week. John is an adoptee who was born in Mexico and raised in Arizona. Basketball has been part of his life since he was a child.He was the leading scorer in country when playing college basketball, and went on to play professionally. He currently lives in Japan where he coaches basketball. In John’s discussion with Shaun, John shares about his search for his bio family starting when he was 50 years old and his reunion experience. He talks about how one can’t understand someone else’s perspective unless they are that person, and the importance of staying away from judgement and asking questions for understanding instead. We’re so excited to share his perspective and story with you. This is a phenomenal episode, give it a listen!Connect with John on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn
Released:
Dec 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Open Adoption Project focuses on improving adoptee experiences by encouraging open communication between all members of the adoption constellation, nurturing ongoing open adoption relationships and promoting ethical adoption practices. Follow us on Instagram @OpenAdoptionProject