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Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Corey and Kendall Stulce
Adoption
Family Secrets
Identity
DNA Testing
Family Dynamics
Mental Health
Donor Conception
Open Adoption
Trauma
NPE
NPE (not Parent Expected)
DNA
Childhood Trauma
Grief
Mental Wellness
Resilience
Family Relationships
Healing
Community Support
NPE Community

Family Twist shares real-life stories of DNA surprises, adoption, donor conception, NPE discoveries, and the secrets that reshape families.

Hosted by Corey and Kendall Stulce, each episode explores what happens when the truth about identity, parentage, or family history comes to light. These revelations sometimes happen by choice, often by accident, and always with life-changing impact.

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What happens when a mental health professional finds herself navigating a DNA surprise of her own?

In this deeply personal episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Angie Miller, licensed mental health therapist, wel... more

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Nicole thought TikTok was being ridiculous. After posting wedding videos online, strangers flooded the comments insisting there was “no way” she was half white like she’d always believed. Some people were curious. Others were cruel.... more

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What happens when you spend more than 40 years sensing something about your life doesn’t add up… only to discover you were right all along?

In this deeply emotional and unforgettable episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit d... more

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What happens when your search for family stretches across decades, dead ends, sealed records, and fading hope?

In part two of this deeply personal conversation, Corey and Kendall continue their discussion with author and journalist... more

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Recent Guests

Angie Miller
Licensed mental health therapist, wellness coach, speaker, host of the Strong Mind, Strong Body podcast
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Episode: A Therapist Faces Her Own DNA Surprise in Real Time
Dr. Syb Brown
Adoptee journalist, advocate
Independent advocate/author
Episode: “You Don’t Get to Tell Adoptees How to Feel”
Paul T. O'Connor
Author and journalist featured in the episode
Episode: The Search for His Mother’s Past Led to a Shocking Discovery
Aaron Long
Sperm donor and father of Bryce and Maddie; writer and musician
Donor-conceived family member featured in the story
Episode: He Donated Sperm in 1994. Decades Later, His Kids Found Him
Zara Phillips
Subject of the story discussed in this episode
Private individual
Episode: From Forced Adoption to DNA Discovery: Zara’s Story of Finding Family | Episode 200
Lisa Brenner
Filmmaker and storyteller, author of One Big Happy Family
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Episode: Her DNA Discovery Became a Movie. The Real Story Is Even Bigger.
Laura Olmsted
Founder of DNAngels, genetic genealogist
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Episode: A DNA Test, a Family Secret, and the Birth of DNAngels
Gail Lukasik
Author of White Like Her and What They Never Told Us
Author, Speaker
Episode: Her Mother Passed as White. The Truth Stayed Hidden for Decades
Dr. Vicki Sanders
Licensed therapist specializing in relational trauma, adoption, and attachment wounds
Independent clinician
Episode: The Questions Adopted Kids Are Afraid to Ask

Hosts

Corey Stulce
Host of Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets
Kendall Stulce
Host of Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Interesting Topics but…

    I’m always fascinated by these types of stories and was delighted to find the podcast today. However, the weird Halloween music in the background is a major distraction. Off to find another podcast, unfortunately.

    Apple Podcasts
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    LS6
    United States8 months ago
  • So relatable

    When you finally find the podcast where people actually understand your experience, it’s nothing short of magic. I love how Corey and Kendall share a mix of personal stories with guest experiences, showing us the many ways that family DNA can provide that oh-so-unexpected twist! Thank you so much for all you do. We all feel more seen, heard, and understood because of your show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily Aborn
    United States8 months ago
  • Binge listening

    I found out about this podcast a couple of nights ago and binge listen all day while crocheting on the beach in Maine or on the porch. I grew up in Massachusetts, college in RI and live in NH. So it’s obviously have strong New England ties. Thank you Kendall and Corey for sharing and for letting others share their stories. I recently found a family member that is related (2nd or 2rd cousin) by an NPE and not positive who her related father is so I am helping her confirm but I am new to DNA b... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love to Research
    United States9 months ago
  • Binge listening

    I found out about this podcast last night and binge listened all day while crocheting. Thank you Kendall and Corey for sharing and for letting others share their story. I recently found a family member that is related by an NPE and not positive who her related father is so I am helping.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Love to Research
    United States10 months ago
  • Expect the unexpected

    Kendall tells his story of being an adopted son. He and Corey, his partner tell their tales with honesty. Laughter and tears. Their outlook on life made me want to continue to listen. I am only on the first season. When I realized today that I have over 100 episodes to continue to listen to I was so happy! There’s a few different NPE podcasts out there and they are very good listens. BUT Kendall and Corey feel like family to me as I listen along to them. I hope you’ll agree that this podcast i... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sunchine1234
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts feel like friends guiding you through powerful family revelations.
Quality guests and helpful perspectives on navigating donor conception and reunions.
Sincere, heartfelt storytelling with guests who share deeply personal journeys.

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He Opened the Envelope His Mother Told Him to Destroy
Q: Have you connected with some cousins on that side as well?
Yes, a cousin reacted politely and shared new information, helping expand the family picture.
From Only Child to One of Twelve
Q: Did you know you were adopted?
Elizabeth confirms she did know and describes her early awareness and the long path to reunion, including meeting her birth family after decades of searching.
Her Mother Passed as White. The Truth Stayed Hidden for Decades
Q: Can you tell us about your first book and what revelations you uncovered?
Gail explains the inspiration behind White Like Her, the discovery process, and how it led to shedding light on hidden family histories and the broader implications of racial passing.
The Questions Adopted Kids Are Afraid to Ask
Q: How does the primal wound factor into current mental health and relationships?
The primal wound is something that continues to influence attachment and identity across adolescence and adulthood; healing is possible but requires ongoing attention rather than a one-time fix.
The Questions Adopted Kids Are Afraid to Ask
Q: How do you advise families to begin these conversations?
Normalize discomfort, emphasize that it's okay to feel uneasy, and prioritize the child's needs over adult discomfort, gradually introducing questions and ongoing dialogue.

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Family Twist explores real-life DNA surprises, adoption journeys, donor conception, and donor-conceived or late-discovery stories that upend traditional family narratives. Through candid conversations with adoptees, birth parents, and people connected by biology, episodes probe identity, belonging, and the long arc of rebuilding relationships after new truths come to light. The show shines a personal, empathetic light on complex topics, often blending intimate storytelling with practical questions about boundaries, openness, and healing. Its strength lies in the hosts' warmth and willingness to let guests share nuanced experiences, turning seismic discoveries into relatable, human moments that invite reflection and connection for prospectiv... more

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