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Missing Pieces - NPE Life

Don Anderson
Dna Testing
Family Dynamics
NPE (not Parent Expected)
Identity
Ancestry
Adoption
23andme
Ancestry DNA
Donor Conception
Family Relationships
Right To Know
NPE
Genealogy
Personal Identity
Daringer Bandit
Ed Begley
Paternal Acceptance
Family Connection
Dnangels
Sibling Relationships

Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. We also tell stories of adoptees who've found lost family, or are looking. The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into ... more

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Welcome to another special episode of Missing Pieces. Today Ann shares with us her story of being a birth mother and the source for an NPE. It's an incredible open conversation that can't be missed. 

If you would like to donate to Don's trip to Ukra... more

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Welcome to another great episode. We hear Candi tell the amazing story about how she helped her dad figure who he really was. 

To get in touch with Don you can email him donNPE@icloud.com or find me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST

To get more info o... more

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On today's show we follow Sarah on her way back to the country she was adopted from, Kazakhstan. Please join us for this very special episode.

If you want to reach out to Don you can email him at donNPE at iCloud dot com

Or you can find him on inst... more

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Hi

Finally we hear Don's story in full for the first time. Check it out!!! Hosted and interviewed by Tracy from the episode A Change of Heart, if you haven't heard it, it is a good one.

To get in touch with Don email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot co... more

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Recent Guests

Candi Perkins
Genealogist and family historian, daughter of Andy Perkins
Episode: My Dad's Mixup
Angela Walker
Journalist and host of Angela Walker in Conversation
Episode: My Dad's Mixup
Julie Stanley
Resident of the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Episode: Half Russian Yankee
Laurie Flint
Individual who shares her personal story about discovering her family dynamics and biological father.
Episode: My Dad The Porn Mogul - S5 Ep7
Dawn Cosmikos
DNA expert helping people identify their biological parents
Sunrise DNA
Episode: Stacy Bio-Father the Murderer
Eve Sturgis
Fellow podcaster and friend of the host
Everything's Relative
Episode: Family Road Trip
Angela Burdette
An adoptive woman from Alabama who found her biological father and half-sister through a DNA test.
Episode: Bio Dad Reality TV Star
Reginald Grandguard
Biological father mentioned in the DNA story
Episode: Doppelgängers Part 2
Jeff Frame
Filmmaker and comedian whose journey of identity and family secrets inspired this episode
Episode: Jeff Frame Finally

Host

Don Anderson
Host and creator of the show, sharing personal NPE experiences and guiding listeners through emotional discussions around family dynamics and identity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 302 ratings
  • Exceptional show for NPEs - Thanks Don - from Germany

    Fantastic show for NPEs but also for their partners & the newly-discovered family - I hope at least some of those families listen to such podcasts - I’m not sure that many do :-(.

    I’m a first cousin of an NPE who first arrived 12+ months ago. I was overjoyed & felt (& feel) so privileged that someone was looking for us.

    We clicked on the very 1st call & talked for 3 hrs. I have also watched what he went through & still is.

    There are difficult circumstances around it & I actually haven’t come ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dozzle33
    Germany17 days ago
  • Enjoyable and interesting show

    It’s great listening to these real life stories that aren’t more murders. It’s hard to believe that so many people have to go through this upheaval in their lives. I feel for all of them. None of them deserve this. Don does an excellent job interviewing the people willing to put their stories out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mississippi River
    United Statesa month ago
  • Well done!

    Don has such a gift! Thanks for sharing your gift with the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweet GA Star
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thanks Don!!!

    Don and this podcast has been so informational to newbies in the NPE world. I am not an NPE but has a spouse that is. This podcast is amazing 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicnrysmom
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great stories

    I listen to a lot of NPE podcasts and each one has their strengths. The strength of this one is that it is the most entertaining and polished one. It is well made, well edited, and has unique and captivating stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheFax2022
    United Statesa month ago

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Despite some critiques regarding presentation style, the content remains compelling and engaging for individuals navigating similar familial revelations.
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Ann From Iowa
Q: Do you remember what it says?
It was so well written with openness, compassion, brightness, and positivity.
Ann From Iowa
Q: What led you to take a DNA test, and which one did you take?
I did Ancestry DNA because my niece thought it was cool and she was doing it.
Don's Story FINALLY
Q: How do you feel about your new relationships with your half-sisters?
Don describes his newfound connections as largely positive, though he acknowledges some strained relationships, particularly with one sister, while he shares a deep bond with another.
Don's Story FINALLY
Q: Why do you feel a sense of nervousness about your family hearing your story?
Don expresses that he feels a mix of emotions, including fear of revealing his distinct childhood experiences and the longstanding difference he felt from his family, fearing judgment or misunderstanding.
Half Russian Yankee
Q: How did you feel when you found out that your dad wasn't your dad?
Liberated. I felt like I got on the group text with my brother and my sister because we were already trying to figure some things out.

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The content focuses on deeply personal stories from individuals who have experienced significant revelations about their familial connections, often prompted by DNA testing. Episodes typically feature guests sharing their journeys of self-discovery after uncovering unexpected truths about their biological origins. Major themes include the emotional impacts of identity shifts, the complexities of family dynamics, and the nuances surrounding adoption and the exploration of heritage. Particularly noteworthy is the host's empathetic approach, as he facilitates heartfelt conversations that resonate with others navigating similar experiences, creating a strong sense of community among listeners and guests alike.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Missing Pieces:

1. NPE Stories
2. DNA Surprises
3. Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges
4. DNA Discoveries
5. Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

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Missing Pieces launched 3 years ago and published 66 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Missing Pieces include:

1. Candi Perkins
2. Angela Walker
3. Julie Stanley
4. Laurie Flint
5. Dawn Cosmikos
6. Eve Sturgis
7. Angela Burdette
8. Reginald Grandguard

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