Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the season 4 premiere of the Family Twist podcast! Today, we are incredibly fortunate to have Jeanette Yoffe, a therapist and adoptee, who shares her profound journey of adoption and the intricate family dynamics that come with it. Her story not only sheds light on the adoptee’s perspective but also offers invaluable insights into the emotional complexities faced by all...

Send us Fan Mail In the season 3 finale of Family Twist, Kendall and Corey reflect on the incredible journey, sharing heartfelt voicemails from guests, discussing the emerging theme of family secrets and looking ahead to the next season. Join us as we revisit the stories that have shaped the season and prepare for the new twists to come. Season of Family Secrets Wrap-up Featured Guests Highlights:...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what hidden secrets could be uncovered by a single court document? In this episode, explore how unresolved questions about family origins can haunt us and discover how one woman’s relentless search for answers might resonate with your own journey to uncover hidden truths. Healing Adoption Trauma with Secret History Gain insights into navigating the complexit...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode of Family Twist, we are joined by the legendary scream queen, Dee Wallace Stone. With almost 200 films under her belt, Dee shares her experiences and insights from her vast and varied career in the entertainment industry. Key Points from the Episode: Dee’s Approach to work and life: Dee believes in working closely with the universe and creating her own realit...

Send us Fan Mail In the new episode of Family Twist, Corey has the pleasure of speaking with Whitney and Ryan, a couple with an incredible family story that will surely touch your heart. Their journey through foster care, adoption and unexpected surprises is a testament to the power of love, commitment and family. Press play to immerse yourself in their beautiful story. Highlights: Whitney and Rya...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what hidden family secrets might come to light through DNA surprises and unexpected reunions? Family Secrets Exposed and Finding Belonging In this episode of the Family Twist podcast, we dive deep into the riveting life story of Dr. Katie Nall , who shares her extraordinary journey of discovering hidden family members, navigating the complexities of adoption...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of the Family Twist podcast, we dive into the tender memories and impactful moments of Kendall's childhood. Kendall opens up about his adoptive parents, Betty and Ruble Austin, sharing stories that are not only personal but also universally relatable, especially for those who have experienced loss. His mother, Betty, passed away when he was just...

Send us Fan Mail In this fostering children-themed episode, Corey sits down with Irina Castellano, a dedicated foster parent who has fostered over 80 children throughout her life. Born an expat child and having lived in various countries, Irina brings a wealth of personal experiences and perspectives into her foster journey. This episode dives into her motivations, the challenges, and the rewards...

Send us Fan Mail What if you discovered you had dozens of siblings you never knew existed? In this captivating episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce reconnect with Ryan, who shares their incredible journey of discovering and meeting new siblings conceived by the same donor. Ryan recounts their summer travels, the emotional highs of meeting siblings for the first time, and the challenges of navigating...

Send us Fan Mail We're winding down season three of Family Twist with our first musical guest, Rick DellaRatta. Join us for a captivating podcast conversation with virtuoso jazz musician Rick, founder of Jazz for Peace, as he shares his inspiring journey of music, family revelations, and a commitment to harmonizing the world. Episode highlights: A Musical Odyssey: Rick's love for jazz to...

Send us Fan Mail Reunited Triplets Separated at Birth: A Story of Tears and Laughs No, you're not experiencing déjà vu. A couple of weeks ago we published an episode with triplets separated at birth. But what you don't know is that we recorded that episode twice. Back in June, we spent a little over an hour with Rikki, Jules and Kenny and it was fantastic. But there were some audio snafu...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus: Corey Interviewed on SiriusXM Did you know Corey is the published author of two books? Laugh Lines is a collection of comedian interviews, and The Union of The State is the oral history of comedy troupe, The State, that had a sketch comedy show on MTV in the 1990s. Despite the troupe's popularity, The State never toured the country - until now! Eight members of The Sta...

Send us Fan Mail Bonus: NPE's Shocking Discovery In this episode of Family Twist, we welcome Jeremy Bryant, a fellow podcaster, to share his remarkable story. Jeremy's story is a unique and intricate journey that involves family twists, revelations, and a connection to the paranormal. 00:29 - Jeremy's Background Jeremy's upbringing as a typical white suburban American kid. His...

Send us Fan Mail How would you feel if a DNA test revealed you had over a hundred half-siblings? In part two of Amber’s story, Corey and Kendall delve deeper into the world of donor conception and the complex emotions and legal battles that come with it. Amber shares her journey of discovering numerous half-siblings, the challenges of forming new relationships, and her ongoing advocacy for better...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if a simple DNA test revealed that everything you knew about your identity was a lie? In this episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Amber Von Moesner to unravel her incredible journey of discovering she was donor conceived. Amber shares her emotional rollercoaster from the moment she received unexpected DNA results to the heartwarming reconnection with...

Send us Fan Mail What if you discovered you were a triplet, separated at birth, and had siblings living just miles away? Join Corey and Kendall Stulce as they delve into an extraordinary story with guests Kenny, Ricky, and Jules, who host the podcast "Luke, Who is Your Father?" These triplets, separated at birth, share their emotional journey of discovering each other and reconnecting de...

Send us Fan Mail Kendall and Corey talk about seven different significant events from Aug. 11 to Sept. 4, and why we celebrate and remember them.

Send us Fan Mail We were inspired to dig up this interview after we spoke to writer-producer-director Del Shores, creator of "Sordid Lives." This bonus episode is an interview Corey did with the legendary Rue McClanahan, discussing her role as Peggy in the TV series, "Sordid Lives." We hope you enjoy this never-before-published interview. (The audio isn't great as it'...

Send us Fan Mail Sordid Stories with Del Shores Kendall and Corey met when Corey performed in Del Shores' play, "Sordid Lives." We were fortunate enough to befriend Del and share some amazing moments with him and his collaborators, including Leslie Jordan, Ann Walker and Beth Grant. In this episode, Kendall and Del discuss their similarities including growing up in the Southern Bapt...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Sorrentino is the adoptive father of two, and the host of the podcast, Italian Genealogy With Bob Sorrentino. Bob always knew his four grandparents all came from Italy, but after a DNA test, he found family he didn't know existed in the country. "Better late than never," is an Italian phrase that sums up Bob's journey. The stories he heard from his new fami...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest, Jon Baime, is the writer, producer and director of the documentary, "Filling in the Blanks." After taking a DNA test five years ago, Jon discovered he and his two brothers were the result of donor conception. To process the revelation, Jon decided to make a film, which includes his story, his brothers' stories and several other stories from NPEs (non-pate...

Send us Fan Mail Jimmy Amisial's life was changed forever. In 2017, he was home in Haiti visiting from the U.S. where he was studying. On New Year's Eve, Jimmy discovered a crowd making a commotion. There was a naked baby, screaming, in a pile of garbage. The people gathered around thought the child was cursed so they wouldn't touch him. The baby was in distress, covered in fire ant...

Send us Fan Mail Getting to help share Tamika Felder's story is an honor for us. Tamika looked forward to becoming a Mom since she was a young girl playing with her dollies. A cancer diagnosis at age 25 dashed her dream of having a baby. Acts of kindness from strangers helped Tamika's dream finally come true. These former strangers have formed a modern family. We were also thrilled and s...

Send us Fan Mail How do you rebuild your identity after discovering long-hidden family secrets? Join Corey and Kendall Stulce as they sit down with Robin Schepper, a former White House staffer, adoptive mother, and author, to delve into her remarkable journey of uncovering her biological father's identity through DNA testing. Robin shares her emotional experiences, from navigating her mother&...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest this episode is Edward De Gangi, author of the book "The Gift Best Given: A Memoir." Ed's family twist arose when he was 70 years old. Ed was adopted as an infant, a private adoption, but he never had a conversation with his adoptive parents about it. He found out when rummaging through his parents things. In 2016, Ed did an Ancestry DNA test out of an int...