# Reimagining Traditions: Adoption, Identity & Belonging with Dr. Anthony Hynes

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Podcast: [Born In June Raised In April: What Adoption Can Teach the World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/born-in-june-raised-in-april-what-adoption-can-teach-the-world-5808)
Published: 2025-12-17T20:23:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3188

## Resource

In this heartfelt conversation, host April Dinwoodie invites Dr. Anthony Hynes to explore what it means to break and remake traditions through the lens of adoption. Dr. Hynes reflects on childhood memories, evolving holiday practices, and the emotional complexity that often surfaces for adopted persons during the holiday season. He also shares insights from his work with children and families, emerging trends in the adoption and child-welfare landscape, and his experience in community at Together on the Journey Family Camp. A grounded and intimate look at how traditions shape identity—and how we can recreate them with honesty, intention, and care.

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