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Finding Family DNA

Birth Parent Finder
Adoption
Genetic Genealogy
Genealogy
DNA
DNA Testing
Family Reunion
DNA Technology
Medical History
Los Angeles
Birth Parent Finder
Birthparentfinder.com
Family Reunification
Korean Adoption
Mental Health
Rootstech
California
23andme
Tarcia Smith
Jay Rosenzweig
Birthparentfinder

Welcome to Finding Family DNA, the show about finding and connecting birth families with Jay Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of BirthParentFinder.com. Every week, we explore a new case shedding light on the investigative tools, genetic genealogy, and DNA technology that make these incredible reunions possible. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of adoption searches and celebrate the profo... more

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In this episode of Finding Family DNA, Jay takes the show out of the studio for an in-person reunion story. In 1993, a teenage mother in the Bronx chose an adoptive family for her baby son, received photos for a few years, and then lost all contact. ... more

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In this episode of Finding Family DNA, Jay and Misty sit down with an adoptee who grew up in Texas feeling like the black sheep of her adoptive family, carrying hurtful stories about the birth mother she never knew. After asking to search and being t... more

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In this episode of Finding Family DNA, Jay and Misty step away from adoption reunions to revisit a 47-year-old Montana cold case Misty worked during her time at Parabon NanoLabs. In December 1978, 16-year-old Corina Lydia Contreraz was sexually assau... more

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When we recorded this episode of Finding Family DNA, we had no idea that CeCe Moore was about to be announced as a RootsTech 2027 keynote speaker. Now, with that announcement official, the timing of this conversation couldn’t be better.

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Elana Moss
Birth mother who reunited with the son she placed for adoption in 1993
Episode: Reunited With My Son After I Lost Him For 30 Years
Denise Glass
Adoptee and nurse with nearly 40 years of experience
Episode: 14 Years of DNA Silence Then a Half Brother Appeared
CeCe Moore
Chief Genetic Genealogist, Parabon NanolABS (as cited in discussion)
Parabon Nanolabs
Episode: The Montana Records That Led Misty to a Killer
Kayley Graham
Client featured in episode; sought biological father
BirthParentFinder.com client
Episode: A Tragic Discovery About My Birth Father Led Me to My Sister | Ep. 51
Rebecca Autumn Sansom
Filmmaker of Reckoning with the Primal Wound
Self/ filmmaker
Episode: From the Primal Wound to the Paternal Wound
Linda Pevac
Author of The Gathering Place, A Fire Is Coming, Choosing to Breathe
Author
Episode: I Broke Into an Adoption Agency to Find My Name
Jason Calderon
Born in 1975 in Staten Island, adoptee who pursued genetic genealogy to locate birth family
Client of BirthParentFinder.com
Episode: A Regifted DNA Kit Uncovered My Birth Parents
Linda Burleson
Client who learned she had a birth sister through DNA
BirthParentFinder.com client
Episode: Five Years No Answers Then A DNA Match Appeared
Diane Bennett
Birth sister who was located and connected
Noted as sister connected through DNA
Episode: Five Years No Answers Then A DNA Match Appeared

Hosts

Jay Rosenzweig
Host, Founder and CEO of BirthParentFinder.com, spearheading investigations into DNA-driven reunions.
Misty Gillis
Co-host and genealogist contributing investigative support and DNA-informed storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Important Information for People Searching for Family and More

    Excellent resource for people searching for family or who have experienced a DNA test surprise. The hosts help so many people during challenging times. I appreciate Birthparent Finder and the Finding Family DNA podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Inside Out Supporter
    United States5 months ago
  • DNA Ends Lies

    As a 3 year old & 11 months, I had an emotional upheaval. I could not look at my dad, as I sensed that he was not my dad, just my sisters’ dad. Age 5 years 9 months another reminding epiphany that my dad was out there. I told my mom, but instead of laughing at my precocious comment, she became nervous. There is something to it! Over the years I asked over and over. I mentally filed each event. They both died you, and soon after I was told the truth. It was 1994, and searching was futile. A stran... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123Teak
    United Statesa year ago
  • Can’t wait for more !

    Love this podcast. I’m not even adopted but the stories are just so unique and captivating. Jay and Misty do great work!!! Wish there were more episodes already !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rosieokumuraroro
    United States2 years ago
  • Quality Content

    This is truly an excellent show. Had me on the edge of my seat AND crying at the same time.

    And it’s just the right amount of time to keep the listener’s interest. I applaud this fine work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarlaRMusic
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!!

    Such a great way to continue to share these exceptional stories of reconnection. Thank you for presenting an incredible podcast, Jay and Chris, and for the care and compassion you show for each family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caberc1
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes are emotionally powerful and well-produced, with strong storytelling.
Guests are framed as credible and insightful for genealogical journeys.

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14 Years of DNA Silence Then a Half Brother Appeared
Q: Do you plan on meeting your siblings from both sides in the near future?
Denise plans to meet her maternal-side siblings. She wants to strengthen the relationship with her paternal-side relatives and ensure they are confident in the connection before meeting in person.
14 Years of DNA Silence Then a Half Brother Appeared
Q: How did you connect the dots so Denise could actually speak and connect with both sides of her birth family?
Misty built family trees from Denise's DNA matches and the information she had about her biological mother. She traced the maternal half-sibling connection through a distinctive surname and identified Denise's biological father by researching his family's ties to Texas.
CeCe Moore Gets Canded: DNA, Friendship & the Stories Behind the Cases
Q: What was the most difficult case you've bruted-forced to solve, and how did you approach it?
A Honolulu case where the target's unusual mixed Romanian-Italian heritage required building trees from city directories and matching patterns in unlikely ways, ultimately leading to a successful match and arrest.
A Regifted DNA Kit Uncovered My Birth Parents
Q: When did you find out you were adopted?
Jason explains that he learned the truth around age 48 after hints from family; the moment he confronted and began the journey with DNA and records led to the ongoing search.
Maria Leonard Olsen's Shocking DNA Discovery
Q: What should listeners know about the broader implications of genetic testing beyond discovering family?
Maria highlights privacy concerns, potential impact on life insurance and inheritance, and the importance of consulting therapists and support networks when dealing with NPE experiences.

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What is Finding Family DNA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on real-world DNA-based reunions, adoptee journeys, and the evolving ethics of genetic genealogy. Across episodes, listeners hear personal narratives from adoptees, family members, and clients of a reunification service, paired with practical insight into how DNA databases, birth records, and investigative storytelling drive discoveries. The conversations balance emotional breakthroughs with the legal and logistical hurdles involved in locating birth families, often highlighting the ways technology, consent, and patient advocacy shape outcomes. A consistent strength is translating intricate genealogy work into relatable, human-centered storytelling that educates and inspires prospective adoptees, genealogists, and allies a... more

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