{"podcast":{"title":"WV Uncommonplace : Uncommon Conversations","slug":"wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228","podcast_index_feed_id":1137228,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/320c544/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://wvuncommonplace.square.site","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/424793/424793-1760390571816-365caa8439c28.jpg","author":"Jr Sparrow","episode_count":570,"summary":"\"Transforming minds through empowering conversations on mental health, society, and pop culture. Join Stacey and Me Uncommon Conversations podcast – where we explore the uncommon in the ordinary. 🎙️ Let's navigate the depths of culture together! #MentalHealthEmpowerment #PopCultureTalks","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228"},"episode":{"title":"Lane Igoudin, Author of A Family, Maybe","slug":"lane-igoudin-author-of-a-family-maybe","published_at":"2026-03-26T04:17:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228/lane-igoudin-author-of-a-family-maybe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wvuncommonplace/episodes/Lane-Igoudin--Author-of-A-Family--Maybe-e32e38a","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/320c544/podcast/play/102222538/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-5%2F81e0d251-d5e9-08db-38fc-d253ade2803f.mp3","summary":"In this episode of WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions , host JR Sparrow sits down with Lane Igoudin, an author, speaker, and advocate, to discuss his powerful memoir, A Family, Maybe: A Journey Through Foster Adoptions to Fatherhood . Lane shares his experiences with adoption, mindful parenting, and how his personal journey intersects with LGBTQ and Jewish histories. In this episode, you'll hear about: Adoption from Foster Care: Lane provides valuable insights into the transformative and complex journey of foster adoption, from the personal joys to the social implications. Writing and Publishing a Memoir: Lane discusses his experience in writing and publishing his memoir with a reputable, university-affiliated press, and shares tips for first-time authors. Mindful Parenting: Learn how parenting can be a spiritual and transformative process, as Lane reflects on his own experience of building a supportive network and navigating the challenges of raising children in a mixed family. LGBTQ History and Family: Lane discusses his role in the history of LGBTQ families and the journey of being a first-generation gay family advocating for equal rights. Jewish Journeys: Lane explores how his Soviet-Jewish background and his adoption journey intersect, raising children with Jewish faith and culture. Connect with Lane Igoudin: Website: https://laneigoudin.com/media/ Social Media: Follow Lane for more insights and updates on upcoming engagements.","meta_description":"In this episode of WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions , host JR Sparrow sits down with Lane Igoudin, an author, speaker, and advocate, to discuss hi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2869,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228/episodes/lane-igoudin-author-of-a-family-maybe/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wv-uncommonplace-uncommon-conversations-1137228/lane-igoudin-author-of-a-family-maybe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}