أفضل بودكاسات Family Secrets (2025)

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Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise Family 30:49

23h ago30:49

30:49

In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Eve Sturges, therapist, writer, and host of the podcast Everything’s Relative, to share her powerful journey through the twists and turns of family discovery. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered life-changing truths about her origins — and embarked on a heartfelt road trip across t…

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The Full Story You Haven’t Heard (Until Now) 1:19:39

8d ago1:19:39

1:19:39

This week on Family Twist, we’re celebrating a major milestone—three years of storytelling, surprise DNA discoveries, and untangling family secrets. And to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a brand-new edit of one of our most meaningful conversations: a full, uncut interview with Brian Stanton, an acclaimed playwright and adoptee whose solo sho…

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The Day I Was No Longer a Ghost 24:04

15d ago24:04

24:04

In the continuation of Jeremy’s deeply moving story, everything changes with one message: “We discovered we have a brother.” After a lifetime of being the family secret—unwanted by a mother who abused him, erased by a father who walked away—Jeremy took the risk of opening the door. And what came through was nothing short of transformational. The Da…

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"Brace for Impact": Surviving Trauma and Searching for Identity 27:23

22d ago27:23

27:23

When Jeremy first reached out to Family Twist, his email stopped us in our tracks. The pain, the longing, the strength—it was all there in his words. In this raw and unforgettable episode, Jeremy shares the first part of his life story: a childhood marked by instability, abuse, and the aching absence of family identity. "Brace for Impact": Survivin…

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DNA Surprises in a Time of Erasure 34:33

29d ago34:33

34:33

In this powerful and timely episode, Corey and Kendall sit down with Alexis Hourse;t, the creator and host of the DNA Surprises podcast — a show dedicated to exploring the emotional complexity of unexpected DNA discoveries. Alexis shares her own deeply personal story of finding out through a consumer DNA test that she was not who she thought she wa…

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My Family Was Right Next Door 48:42

1M ago48:42

48:42

What if your biological family—siblings, a mother, even potential fathers—had been living just a few towns away your entire life, and you never knew? My Family Was Right Next Door In this emotionally charged episode of Family Twist, we meet a mother-daughter duo who peel back the layers of a decades-old secret. The mother was adopted in the 1950s u…

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The Long Road Home to Irish Citizenship 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

What happens when the country of your birth refuses to acknowledge where you really come from? For adoptees, proving their origins can be a legal nightmare—especially when official documents don’t tell the whole truth. In this two-part Family Twist special, our guest shares his astonishing journey to uncover his heritage, navigate international red…

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The Murder That Shook a Family—and the Son Who Solved It 8:15

2M ago8:15

8:15

Noreen Boyle goes missing, and her 11-year-old son is determined to find her. He teams up with a homicide cop to investigate his mother’s murder. In a shocking turn of events, together, they uncover evidence that brings the killer to justice. A killer who the son knows all too well. Search for Finding Mom's Killer wherever you get your podcasts to …

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Uncovering My Secret Irish Heritage Through DNA 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

In this intimate and reflective solo-hosted episode, Kendall dives deep into a powerful conversation with guest John Portmann, exploring themes of family, identity, adoption secrecy, and the life-changing power of DNA discoveries. Uncovering My Secret Irish Heritage Through DNA Key Highlights: Growing Up Adopted: John shares parallels with Kendall …

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A 2025 Update From Dani 1:53

2M ago1:53

1:53

Catching up with our Family Secrets family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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When Open Adoption Isn’t So Open 40:42

2M ago40:42

40:42

In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Connor, who is in the process of writing a memoir about his experience with open adoption. Connor pulls back the curtain on the often-glossed-over complexities of open adoption, sharing how the promises made to birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees themselves are often more m…

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What Happens When Your “Aunt” Is Actually Your Mother? 42:40

2M ago42:40

42:40

What happens when the life you’ve always known changes in an instant? For Natalie, a single conversation just before her 18th birthday unraveled everything she thought she knew about herself. She grew up believing she was the biological child of her Filipino immigrant parents—until they sat her and her triplet siblings down and revealed a shocking …

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From DNA Surprise to Maximum Security 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

What would you do if a DNA test revealed a biological parent you never knew existed—who also happened to be serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison? That’s exactly what happened to our guest, Brad Ewell. In this powerful three-part series, Brad shares his incredible journey from uncovering a decades-old family secret to standing face-t…

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Shocking Family Secrets Keep Unraveling 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

In part one, we learned how Brad Ewell’s entire world changed with a single DNA test. What he thought was just a fun ancestry experiment unraveled a family secret buried for 49 years. A message from a stranger. A birth certificate with missing details. A phone call that ended in stunned silence. And finally, the words that changed everything: "Brad…

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From Horror Fan to Horror Story 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

Some stories are so unbelievable, they sound like they belong in a movie. But this isn’t fiction—this is Family Twist. And for this special crossover episode, we’re also bringing our Horror Heals audience along for the ride. Brad Ewell thought he knew who he was. That changed in an instant. What started as a simple curiosity—one of those “Hey, let’…

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Stream NPE Documentary for Free 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

In this episode of Family Twist, we sit down with Jon Baime, the writer, producer, and director of the powerful NPE documentary, Filling in the Blanks. Now streaming for free on Amazon Prime, Tubi, and the Roku Channel, the film explores Jon’s personal journey as a donor-conceived individual and the emotional discoveries that unfolded after taking …

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Lost and Found: The Adoption Story Behind Family Twist 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

Corey and Kendall take a trip down memory lane, revisiting Kendall’s incredible adoption story—the inspiration behind Family Twist. For new listeners who may have missed the beginning, and loyal fans who want to hear more, Kendall shares untold details about his journey from being adopted as a baby to discovering his birth family at age 47 through …

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Why Saying No to Family Can Be the Healthiest Choice 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

In this unforgettable continuation of Karen’s journey, we dive deeper into the raw, real, and often messy world of family relationships. Karen opens up about the bold choices she’s made to protect her well-being, the bittersweet beauty of reconnection, and the courage it takes to set boundaries—even with the people we love most. Why Saying No to Fa…

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I Got a Lion 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

Griffin grew up in a family whose illustrious life defined them. But beneath their fame were the secrets that shaped his world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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A Half-Sister's Passing and an Adoptee's Awakening 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

What if the worst day of someone else’s life was also the beginning of your greatest revelation? In this jaw-dropping episode of Family Twist, we explore an adoptee’s extraordinary journey, starting with a mysterious medical episode and culminating in an emotional family reunion. But it’s the uncanny connection to her half-sister—a woman she never …

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I Thought I Was Telling the Truth 44:09

4M ago44:09

44:09

At the age of sixteen, Jill began a relationship that lasted most of her life with her much-older professor. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a memoir. But with time comes new memories, new clarity. She’s realized something: it's time to tell the story again, and differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Twisting Out of 2024 and Into 2025 3:35

4M ago3:35

3:35

We reflect on our wonderful guests from 2024, and tease what's to come in 2025!بقلم Corey and Kendall Stulce

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We’ve Met Once Before 54:43

4M ago54:43

54:43

In her quest for answers about her biological mother in South Korea, Tracy finds more—and in some ways, less—than what she’s bargained for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Podcast Update and Encouragement 4:23

4M ago4:23

4:23

This is an update on what has been going for the past few months and an encouraging word for everyone.

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The Sky Didn't Fall 58:08

4M ago58:08

58:08

When Sacha looks back to her childhood, she sees the branches of a gnarled and tangled family tree. But through art, reflection, storytelling – and just the right therapy – she finally begins to pry the pieces apart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Breaking the Stigma as the Child of an Affair 1:13:18

4M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

Episode Description: In this special expanded edition of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall revisit 2024’s most downloaded episode featuring Pam, a courageous advocate who discovered through DNA testing that she is the child of an affair. Pam shares the emotional journey of uncovering her biological parentage, navigating family dynamics, and becoming …

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An Active Annihilation 56:26

5M ago56:26

56:26

Growing up in Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing cities in the early 2000s, Zara’s world ignited –both literally and figuratively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The Lost Episode of Family Twist 15:44

5M ago15:44

15:44

Make sure and listen to episode 100 of The Family Twist Podcast before listening to this "lost," bonus episode with Monica Hall. The Lost Episode of Family Twist In this special “lost” episode, we reconnect with the unforgettable Monica Hall, whose previous appearance left us laughing, crying, and marveling at her resilience. This time, Monica dive…

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Let’s Go Into the Woods 36:45

5M ago36:45

36:45

When Garth was growing up, he managed to hide his struggles from his parents. But when Garth becomes a parent himself, he must decide when—and if, at all—to come out of hiding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Unearthing Grit, Family Secrets and Finding Strength 33:51

5M ago33:51

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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Jill Krizinovich, better known by her pen name, Margo Reilly. Jill is the author of the forthcoming memoir When You Shake the Family Tree and its predecessor When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree. Jill shares her remarkable journey of resilience and self-discovery, navigating family …

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The Sunshine 1:16:06

5M ago1:16:06

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Nabil’s dad is not exactly in the picture when he grows up. But he is in other pictures, many in fact. He’s a famous jazz musician and throughout most of Nabil’s life, he’s only a stone’s throw—and yet, a world—away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Turning Thanksgiving Memories into Traditions 5:08

5M ago5:08

5:08

Welcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of Family Twist! As the holiday season kicks off, Corey and Kendall take a brief pause to share heartfelt moments of gratitude and reflect on Thanksgiving traditions from their childhoods to today. From Kendall’s memories of his father’s long holiday weekends and lively house-hopping parties in Missouri to …

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I Was Told Not to Tell Anyone 29:04

5M ago29:04

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After years of keeping her abortion a secret, Honor discovers the power of telling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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Switched at Birth, Saved by Love 31:18

5M ago31:18

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For Shirley, life was a mystery with pieces that never quite fit—until a DNA test in 2001 revealed the unthinkable truth: she had been switched at birth. Raised in one family and belonging by blood to another, Shirley’s world was upended. In her memoir, The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth, she recounts the trials and triumphs tha…

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The Two Names 59:18

6M ago59:18

59:18

What’s in a name? And what’s not? With a splintered identity and a voracious hunger for truth, David travels far and wide for answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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This Episode Will Change How You See Adoption 19:27

6M ago19:27

19:27

In part two of this eye-opening conversation, Kendall Stulce and Rich Uhrlaub pick up where they left off, diving even deeper into the emotional highs and lows of the adoption journey. This episode unveils the unfiltered realities adoptees face, from unexpected family rejections to the healing power of creative expression. Rich continues sharing in…

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Love, Mommy Dearest 45:33

6M ago45:33

45:33

Two fires. Two Anitas. Countless questions. In order to understand her mother—and herself—Nina must reckon with a difficult and diffuse past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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The Musical Exposing Adoption’s Darkest Secrets 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

In this gripping episode, Kendall Stulce opens up a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation with writer, advocate, and adoptee Rich Uhrlaub, the creative mind behind For the Records—a bold new musical that brings the haunting truths of adoption to the stage. Set in 1967, Rich’s musical unravels the hidden heartache of the baby scoop era, a time when…

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Family Secrets: Season 11 Trailer 2:22

6M ago2:22

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Season 11 of Family Secrets premieres next Thursday, November 7th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم iHeartPodcasts

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