It's In Your DNA

Daphne Howell
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"It's In Your DNA" is a heartwarming podcast that celebrates the unexpected beauty in every adoption and DNA discoveries to surprising reunions and nontraditional family family journeys, we explore the moments that bring healing, hope, and even a few laughs. Hosted by an adoptee who found both biological parents, this show is a reminder that no matter how your story began, love always finds a way. Whether you're walking through it yourself or just love a good, feel good story...you're in the right place.

  1. 12/01/2025

    The Truth That Changed Everything

    Dawn grew up oversees in Kenya with the parents who raised her-until one quiet realization changed everything: she didn't look like them.  That question led her to uncover her adoption, find both of her birth parents, and build a life changing relationship with her birth father that continues today.  Later, in a powerful full circle moment, Dawn adopted her half sister's son as her own.  This is a story of identity, reunion, and the beautiful ways family cn be formed.

    32 min

  2. 11/23/2025

    The Twins Who Made Her a Mom

    After 17 years of infertility and PCOS, Jennifer never imagined motherhood would come through a miracle adoption or that it would be twins. In this episode, she shares the moment their birth mom chose them, what t was like bringing both girls home from the hospital, and the unexpected twists that followed.

    50 min

  3. 11/16/2025

    My Babysitter Was My Mom. My Brother Was My Dad.

    At nine years old, Theresa learned the truth that changed everything, the woman she knew as her babysitter was actuall her biological mother, and the "brother" she grew up with was her father.  Raised by grandparents, she was given stability and love, but also carried a secret she didn't ask for.  In this episode, Teresa shares the moment her world shifted, how she procesed the truth, and what it meants to reclaim your identity as an adoptee.

    33 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    Saying Yes to Fostering: Sarah's Story of Grace in the Gaps

    When Sarah said yes to fostering, she had no idea how much it would change her heart, and her definition of family.  A mom of two biological boys, she and her husband opened their hoe to children from newborns to teens, each one leaving a lasting mark.  In this episode, Sarah shares the highs and heartbreaks of foster care and how love can reach far beyond DNA.

    34 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    When the Truth Finds You

    When Cynthia began to unravel her family's past, she discovered more then she ever expected...pain,love, and ultimately, peace.  This moving episode she shares how uncovering her story led to healing and understanding, and how God uses even the quiet parts of our stories for good.

    21 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    The Three Sisters: And Then There Were Four

    After our mom passed away, my sisters and I thought we knew every part of her story — until our aunt shared a secret that changed everything. In this powerful episode, all three of us come together to talk about the moment we found out we had another sister — one who had been adopted at birth before any of us were born. What began as a season of grief turned into a journey of healing, faith, and connection. Through tears, laughter, and God's perfect timing, we discovered that even in loss, there can be new beginnings. This episode reminds us that family can be found in the most unexpected ways… and that sometimes, the truth doesn't break us — it brings us closer. 🎧 Listen as we share our hearts, our mother's legacy, and the faith that helped us find peace in the middle of the unknown.

    37 min

  7. 10/13/2025

    A Tribute to My Mom: Love, Legacy, and Peace

    After taking a few weeks away, I am back with the most personal episode I have ever shared. In this special tribute, I read the eulogy I wrote and shared at my mom's Celebration of Life.  This time with a little more peac and perspective.  You will hear the story of a woman whose love shaped my life, whose faith inspired me daily and whose stregth carried me through my hardest seasons.   I also open up about how losing her connected to my own adoption story and how caring for her during her illness reminded me that family isn't about DNA, it's about love, devotion, and the people who show up for you everyday. Whether you've walked through loss, caregiving, or rediscovering your roots, my hope is that this episode brings you comfort and reminds you of the beauty of a mother's love-the kind that never really leaves us.

    30 min

  8. 09/21/2025

    From Adoptee to Adoptive Mom: A Journey of Search, Discovery & Family

    Her search began with loss, but led to discovery and to motherhood in a whole new way:  At 15, she lost the mother who gave her life.  Before ancestory she was led to the exact drawer of the records that revealed birth family.  Meeting her biological siblings was both healing and complicated, but it led her to a deeper understanding of identity and belonging.   Later, she became an adoptive mother to three boys, walking the journey from adoptee to adoptive mom.  This is a powerful story of search, discovery, and the challenges and blessings of a family in all it's forms.

    18 min
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"It's In Your DNA" is a heartwarming podcast that celebrates the unexpected beauty in every adoption and DNA discoveries to surprising reunions and nontraditional family family journeys, we explore the moments that bring healing, hope, and even a few laughs. Hosted by an adoptee who found both biological parents, this show is a reminder that no matter how your story began, love always finds a way. Whether you're walking through it yourself or just love a good, feel good story...you're in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Daphne Howell
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    It's In Your DNA