DNA Surprises

Alexis Hourselt
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DNA Surprises

Welcome to DNA Surprises, a podcast that delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Alexis Hourselt. In July 2021, my life took a surprising turn when I found out l'm an NPE-a person who's experienced a non-paternal event. In other words, my biological father isn't who I thought he was. Join me as we explore the stories of NPEs, adoptees, and donor-conceived people and their families. Get ready to unravel the astonishing journeys that begin with a simple DNA test —this is DNA Surprises. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

  1. HACE 4 DÍAS

    Bobbi's DNA Surprise

    Intergenerational trauma. It’s something we talk about a lot here. The most common cycles we discuss are the patterns of keeping secrets and the patterns of shame. In this week’s episode, you will hear a story about a cycle of NPEs.  When Bobbi became pregnant with her third child, she knew that was not in a position to care for another baby. She relinquished her child to a family member, but kept the specific circumstances around the birth a secret - most people thought she was a surrogate. Just a couple of years later, Bobbi was shocked when, long before consumer DNA testing, she learned that the man she’d believed was her biological father was not, and that both of her parents knew this secret her entire life. And then there was one more. Years later, when she took a consumer DNA test, Bobbi uncovered that her mother is also an NPE, upending another long believed story. I want to especially thank Bobbi for being open about her experience as a mother in this situation. She shares a vulnerable, honest, and empathetic perspective for all of us to consider. Thanks again to Bobbi for sharing her story. Bobbi’s Book: Descendant Deception --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    50 min

  2. 19 NOV

    Guy's DNA Surprise | Update

    Who would I have become if I had known the truth? How were the interactions I had throughout my life colored by an unknown truth? These are questions so many of us ask ourselves, over and over and over again. The reality is, we will never know, no more than we would know who we would have become if we’d been born in another country. Part of the DNA surprise experience is coming to terms with this. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Guy, who I first interviewed back in Season 3. When we first spoke, Guy had just experienced his surprise, and he wasn’t sure what he was going to do next. One of the things that struck me was how freeing Guy found the revelation to be.  Guy shares what’s come up for him since we first spoke, including the many ways he’s been analyzing - and reanalyzing his past. In the two years since we spoke, Guy’s come to the realization that the facts of his situation don’t matter much to him, and that all he has is now.  PS - If you think DNA surprises are all sad all the time, this episode is a good reminder that it’s OK to laugh sometimes. Thank you, Guy, for sharing your story. Guy's DNA Surprise (Original episode) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    39 min

  3. 12 NOV

    Crystal's DNA Surprise | Update

    If you’ve had a DNA surprise, you might listen to this podcast from the perspective of someone who just uncovered their results. Or did it happen years ago, when consumer DNA testing became popular? What has changed for you since the day you opened your test results? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a guest from Season 1, Crystal. Crystal had her DNA surprise the same month and year that I did. When we first spoke, it had only been a few months since she received her results. So much has happened since then. Crystal shares what it was like when she finally met her biological father for the first time, as well as how her relationships have evolved over the years. If you’re in the thick of your DNA surprise right now, I hope this episode gives you hope that things will get better, because they will. Thank you Crystal for sharing your story. Crystal's DNA Surprise (Original episode) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    51 min

  4. 5 NOV

    BettyJo's DNA Surprise

    When people uncover DNA surprises, they are often left to unpack the mysteries themselves. From the who, what, when and where around their births to where their newly identified family members are today, we spend hours searching newspapers, online archives, and obituaries. Many times, we find what we’re looking for. Sometimes, we don’t.  In this week’s episode, BettyJo shares how any of her questions remain unanswered. Her mother wouldn’t share many details and their relationship, along with her relationship with her raised siblings, and disintegrated after the discovery. BettyJo believes her father is from Mexico, where endogamy, the custom of marrying only within the limits of a local community, clan, or tribe, is common. This makes locating specific people tricky. BettyJo shares how she’s managed losing the close relationship she once had with her mother, as well as how she’s coping with so many unknowns. Thank you for sharing your story, BettyJo.    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    28 min

  5. 29 OCT

    Liann's DNA Surprise | Pat's DNA Surprise - Updates

    Did you know that the DNA Surprises podcast community meets in a virtual support group every month? We started the Third Thursday Meetup in 2023 to serve as an additional resource for NPEs, late-discovery donor-conceived people, and late-discovery adoptees to find community and support. Third Thursdays have quickly become one of my favorite nights of the month, due in no small part to the two people who are sharing updates in this special double update episode. Liann and Pat uncovered their DNA surprises in very different ways. Liann found out long before consumer DNA tests, while Pat uncovered her surprise more recently. In the first half of this week’s episode, Liann joins me to share her progress as she moves in the advocacy stage of her DNA surprise journey. At around the 27-minute mark, Pat joins me for the second half of this episode and shares how she’s doing nearly a year and a half after her surprise. Be sure to listen to Liann and Pat’s episodes, and then listen to their updates. Thanks to Lianna and Pat for joining me again. Liann's original episode Pat's original episode By the way, if you want to sign up for Third Thursdays, go to dnasurprises.com/events.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    57 min

  6. 22 OCT

    Shannon W's DNA Surprise

    Not every DNA surprise has a happy ending. And sometimes, what seems like a happy ending takes a turn. But the opposite is also true. In this week’s episode, Shannon shares how she learned the truth about her paternity and had to wait several years before she could identify her biological father. When she finally found him, he was receptive, before quickly closing off any hope of a relationship…until he had another change of heart. Thank you for sharing your story, Shannon. If you’d like to learn more about Shannon’s therapy practice, visit CreatingSpaceTherapy.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    47 min

  7. 15 OCT

    Alissa's DNA Surprise

    Many people in the DNA surprise community grew up with dads, or birth certificate fathers, BCFs as they’re often called. We are raised by these men and then one day, through a DNA test or other means, we learn that they are not our biological fathers. But what if you never really felt like you had a dad? How does a DNA surprise affect you? In this week’s episode, Alissa shares how her free-spirited mother had her and her twin brother on her own, before marrying their stepfather. Alissa remembers asking questions - “Do we have a dad?” And getting the same explanation each time. He lived in another state, he had gone to prison, they’d tried to make it work but did not. In her early 20s, Alissa attempted to build a relationship with who she believed was her biological father, Jim, even finding an “Uncle Dad” through his brother Rick. After taking a DNA test, everything she thought she knew was upended. Thank you for sharing your story, Alissa. For early access to ad-free episodes, join me over on Patreon at patreon.com/dnasurprises. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    49 min

  8. 8 OCT

    Joan's DNA Surprise

    DNA Surprises bring up a range of emotions, and if there’s one thing I hope I’ve made clear on this show, all those emotions are valid. In this week’s episode, Joan shares why her DNA surprise was more of an interesting adventure than a dramatic event.  Her story is one of optimism, curiosity, and patience - it took her a decade to solve her mystery, and many questions remain unanswered. She discusses how she uncovered the truth and why she ultimately feels like her DNA surprise revealed that she had the best of both worlds. Thank you for sharing your story, Joan. Do you have a DNA surprise you'd like to share? Submit your story at ⁠www.dnasurprises.com⁠. Get early access to ad-free episodes by joining the ⁠DNA Surprises Patreon community⁠! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

    37 min
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Welcome to DNA Surprises, a podcast that delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Alexis Hourselt. In July 2021, my life took a surprising turn when I found out l'm an NPE-a person who's experienced a non-paternal event. In other words, my biological father isn't who I thought he was. Join me as we explore the stories of NPEs, adoptees, and donor-conceived people and their families. Get ready to unravel the astonishing journeys that begin with a simple DNA test —this is DNA Surprises. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dnasurprises/support

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  • Creador
    Alexis Hourselt
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodios
    126
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © Alexis Hourselt
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    DNA Surprises

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