Lorri Antosz Benson's guest appearances

Lorri Antosz Benson

Jones.Show: Jonesing For Good

Adoption Advocacy Podcast

Norman Lear

Steven Petrow

Jeffrey Gitomer

Matt Murphy

David Perlmutter

Tom Clancy

Johnny Carson

Chip Conley

Suzanne Somers

Rita Rudner

Carol Burnett

Judy Ho

Brian Edwards

Ryan Ferguson

Gwen Verdon

OwlTail

**note when Lorri mentions Phil, she is speaking of Phil Donahue. She worked on his show during the time she placed her daughter.   Lorri Antosz Benson comes of the podcast to discuss her experience placing her daughter for adoption in the early 1980s. Lorri authored two books about adoption "To have and not to Hold", and "Adopting Hope". We discuss her life and the circumstances surrounding her placing her daughter for adoption, their reunion, and her work with the adoption community since. We wrap up with what Lorri wishes every member of the adoption triad knew about adoption.  Contact Lorri: Facebook  Facebook Page Instagram Twitter Website For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com   Find the podcast on social media:  facebook twitter instagram

**note when Lorri mentions Phil, she is speaking of Phil Donahue. She worked on his show during the time she placed her daughter. Lorri Antosz Benson comes of the podcast to discuss her experience placing her daughter for adoption in the early 1980s. Lorri authored two books about adoption "To have and not to Hold", and "Adopting Hope". We discuss her life and the circumstances surrounding her placing her daughter for adoption, their reunion, and her work with the adoption community since. We wrap up with what Lorri wishes every member of the adoption triad knew about adoption.  Contact Lorri: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lorri.benson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lorriabenson/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARAuiRfSxqqWhFMFpEUP70VvykWYRpZ1qwthUsW_vS2Ba0pTBkTd5WtJxCBAhmznL_gcYGxqNwdwreP9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lorriantoszbenson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LorriABenson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.lorriantoszbenson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> For more information on Adoption Advocacy Podcast, and to participate in this episodes discussion board, please visit: <a href="http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.adoptionadvocacypodcast.com</a> Find the podcast on social media: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Adoption-Advocacy-Podcast-1498687100277950/?eid=ARDErzc6_3hOiWhCqOd2Dz9jHPqWvmHMKMYzsy7CDcBRrD4Abo8wBwNDuELajk7yEohRMi6tNyX1wiFW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdoptAdvoPod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/adoptionadvocacypodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a>

Lorri Antosz Benson: a birthmothers story

Lorri Antosz Benson is an award-winning television producer, writer, author, family advocate and former syndicated columnist. She worked for DONAHUE, the acclaimed show hosted by the legendary Phil Donahue, for fifteen years, eight of which were spent as Senior Producer. Lorri received two Emmy Awards and ten Emmy nominations for her work with DONAHUE.  Lorri’s memoir, To Have And Not To Hold, covers the relinquishing of her first child for closed adoption, and the subsequent development of a flourishing relationship with her and her family. The second book, Adopting Hope, is a collection of amazing stories from adoptive couples, birthparents and adoptees. Show Notes: Randy is nervous because he wants Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas to love him. Lorri shares her experiences as a birth mother who chose adoption for her child. Randy puts forward the notion that “birth mothers” don’t often speak up. Randy and Lorri celebrate today’s broader definition of family. Lorri provides touching and meaningful advice for birth parents, adult adoptees and couples consideration adoption. Randy &amp; Lorri also discuss the impact of DNA testing on today’s family unit. Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @LorriABenson Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @lorriantoszbenson www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com www.lorriantoszbenson.com

Lorri Antosz Benson is an award-winning television producer, writer, author, family advocate and former syndicated columnist. She worked for DONAHUE, the acclaimed show hosted by the legendary Phil Donahue, for fifteen years, eight of which were spent as Senior Producer. Lorri received two Emmy Awards and ten Emmy nominations for her work with DONAHUE. Lorri’s memoir, To Have And Not To Hold, covers the relinquishing of her first child for closed adoption, and the subsequent development of a flourishing relationship with her and her family. The second book, Adopting Hope, is a collection of amazing stories from adoptive couples, birthparents and adoptees. Show Notes: Randy is nervous because he wants Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas to love him. Lorri shares her experiences as a birth mother who chose adoption for her child. Randy puts forward the notion that “birth mothers” don’t often speak up. Randy and Lorri celebrate today’s broader definition of family. Lorri provides touching and meaningful advice for birth parents, adult adoptees and couples consideration adoption. Randy &amp; Lorri also discuss the impact of DNA testing on today’s family unit. Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @LorriABenson Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @lorriantoszbenson <a href="http://www.RandallKennethJones.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RandallKennethJones.com</a> <a href="http://www.SusanCBennett.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SusanCBennett.com</a> <a href="http://www.lorriantoszbenson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lorriantoszbenson.com</a>

012: Adoption Gets Personal with Lorri Antosz Benson