4. The end of the beginning

The podcast explores the host Eva's identity as a transracial adoptee, focusing on the interplay between nature and nurture. Eva interviews Mia, another Chinese adoptee raised by white British parents, about their shared experiences, including grappling with a lack of medical history and societal perceptions. Neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow discusses the science of heritability, explaining how genes influence traits and behaviors, but also emphasizing the significant role of environment. The discussion extends to transgenerational epigenetics, exploring the possibility of inherited trauma and its impact on shaping individuals. Ultimately, Eva concludes that understanding her identity is less about finding definitive answers and more about embracing the uncertainties and complexities of being a transracial adoptee.