Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets
Family Twist shares real-life stories of DNA surprises, adoption, donor conception, NPE discoveries, and the secrets that reshape families.
Hosted by Corey and Kendall Stulce, each episode explores what happens when the truth about identity, parentage, or family history comes to light. These revelations sometimes happen by choice, often by accident, and always with life-changing impact.
Through candid conversations with adoptees, donor-conceived people, late-discovery NPEs, birth parents, and family members who are navigating unexpected truths, Family Twist looks beyond the initial shock. We explore what comes next. We talk about the relationships that grow or break, the boundaries that help or hurt, the grief that surfaces, and the unexpected connections that can heal.
Kendall's personal journey plays an important role in the heart of the show. He was adopted at birth, searched for decades, and eventually discovered his biological family through a DNA test. His experience brings empathy, humor, and honesty to every conversation. Corey brings warmth and insight as the couple creates space for guests to share the real, complicated, hopeful, and often surprising moments behind their family twists.
If you are searching for your people, untangling a difficult discovery, or simply fascinated by the truth behind modern families, this podcast will remind you that you are not alone and that your story matters.
New episodes arrive every week, including in-depth interviews and shorter Story Snapshots that highlight powerful moments from our guests.
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Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets
Latest Episodes
The Reality of Donor Conception in the Age of DNA Testing
What happens when a sperm donor from the 1990s suddenly discovers he has children decades later?This is one of those stories that could only happen right now.A decision made in the early ’90s, when anonymity was expected and prote...
He Donated Sperm in 1994. Decades Later, His Kids Found Him
What happens when a sperm donor from the 1990s suddenly discovers he has children decades later? This is one of those stories that could only happen right now.A decision made in the early ’90s, when anonymity was expect...
From Forced Adoption to DNA Discovery: Zara’s Story of Finding Family | Episode 200
What happens when your story starts with secrecy… and ends with a global family?In this milestone Episode 200 of Family Twist, Kendall sits down with author, musician, and adoptee Zara, whose life began in England during th...
Her DNA Discovery Became a Movie. The Real Story Is Even Bigger.
What happens when a life-altering DNA discovery becomes a feature film… and then gets unpacked in a room full of people who truly understand it?In this special live episode of Family Twist, Corey sits down with filmmaker, actor,...
Fan Mail
I am literally binge listening your show! I’m an NPE as of 10/9/2024. Discovery made at age 55!!!! I connected with Steph on TikTok. Kendal’s feelings are SOOOO valid. I remember the same emotions. Still feel them at this time. My wounds are still a tad raw!!!!
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