Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your DNA test reveals unexpected family ties and hidden heritage? In this episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Dayna Foster, who shares her journey of uncovering surprising connections through DNA testing. Despite knowing she was adopted from a young age, Dana's genetic exploration revealed half-siblings and a surprising link to African ancestry. Her st...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if you rediscovered your siblings, and how would you navigate the journey to heal? Reuniting Sisters and Healing Through Writing In this heartwarming episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Barbara Lane, author of "Broken Water." Barbara shares her incredible story of being separated from her 12 siblings at a young age and her relentle...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a DNA test reveals that the man you thought was your father your entire life isn't actually your biological dad? NPE Discovering the True Meaning of Nature vs. Nurture In this fascinating episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce are joined by Gene McLeod, who shares his incredible journey of uncovering a life-altering DNA surprise. Gene opens up abo...

Send us Fan Mail How does a RuPaul's Drag Race star navigate the challenges of adopting children and raising a family? In this heartfelt episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Tempest DuJour, also known as Patrick, to discuss the complexities and joys of becoming a father as a gay man and drag performer. Tempest shares his journey through the adoption process, the obs...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, Kendall and Corey share the story of how they became "crazy" pet people. Happy Father's Day! Father's Day with Kendall and Corey Join the Family Twist family here! Listen, Rate & Subscribe Apple Amazon Google Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Corey and Kendall were fortunate to meet the hilarious storyteller and performer Leslie Jordan before his untimely passing. Family was a theme in most if not all of Leslie's live shows. Here is a portion of an interview Corey did with Leslie to promote his show, "Deck Them Halls, Y'all!" Family Nuggets with the Late, Great Leslie Jordan Join the Family Twist fa...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a simple DNA test reveals a family secret that changes your life forever? In this eye-opening episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Michelle Tulier, who shares her compelling journey of discovering a hidden family secret through a DNA test. Michelle reveals how she found out about her half-siblings and her true biological father, the emo...

Send us Fan Mail How does uncovering a family secret inspire a new artistic journey and heal long-held wounds? In this captivating episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Cory Goodrich, a multi-talented artist and author of "Folk Song: A Ballad of Death, Discovery, and DNA." Cory shares her profound journey of uncovering a life-changing family secret after her mot...

Send us Fan Mail Kendall and Corey are joined this episode by Ryan Pesavento (they/them), who accidentally discovered a family secret. Ryan was donor conceived, and after doing a DNA test, they discovered more than a dozen siblings. That number has grown to currently 71 total, and many of the half-siblings are connected in a Facebook group. Ryan has been in touch with their sperm donor , as a &quo...

Send us Fan Mail How would you reach out to a birth parent who has remained silent for over five years? In this emotional episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce kick off season three with a deeply personal episode. Kendall shares the story of his adoption journey and the discovery of his biological family. However, the highlight of this episode is Kendall reading a heartfelt lette...

Send us Fan Mail Dame Edna and Corey Kendall and Corey were sad to hear that Barry Humphries died. Barry was best-known as Dame Edna, a character he portrayed for more than seven decades on screen and stage. We decided to post Corey's chat with Dame Edna (from 2015) - in which she knows surprisingly a lot about Corey - as a bonus episode. Rest in peace, Barry and Edna. Join the Family Twist f...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 40: Dad Was a Rascal - Surprise, You Have an Older Sister! SEASON 2 FINALE EPISODE: We're joined by Marisa Sullivan and Carol Simpson, who recently discovered they share a biological father. Marisa always wished she had an older sister. Her father died when she was only six years old. Decades later, Marisa received an email that changed her life - and the life of her...

Send us Fan Mail How would you cope with discovering a hidden truth about your family through a DNA test? In this compelling episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce welcome Colleen Neuharth, who shares her eye-opening journey of uncovering a family secret through DNA testing. Colleen's story delves into the emotional rollercoaster of learning about her biological father, navig...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how the truth about your ancestry could reshape your understanding of family? In this revealing episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with award-winning journalist Libby Copeland, author of "The Lost Family," to explore the unexpected and often profound effects of DNA testing on personal identity and family dynamics. They...

Send us Fan Mail Family Twist Podcast Episode 37: Taking Care of Other People's Children Our guest this week is Debbie Ausburn, a prosecuting attorney who has helped raise many children via the fostering system. Debbie's book, "Raising Other People's Children" details the lessons learned by her foster children charges. "Parenting other people’s children has been the g...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered where your roots truly lie and how discovering them could reshape your life? In this revealing episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce explore the profound effects of DNA testing on personal identity and family dynamics. Joined by Ron Claiborne who shares an incredible story of uncovering his African heritage, the episode dives deep into the...

Send us Fan Mail Family Twist Podcast Episode 35: Hiraeth Hope & Healing Part Two Welcome to part two! Our returning guests this episode are Erin Cosentino, Cindy McQuay and Anne Persico of Hiraeth Hope & Healing (HHH). HHH (501 c3 pending) was formed for adoptees and NPEs (not parent expected or non-paternity event). "We love to help people unravel their DNA results," Cindy says...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how connecting with others who share your journey could transform your healing process? Key Benefits for Listeners: Community and Connection: Understand the profound impact of connecting with others who share similar experiences and the role of community in the healing process. Healing Through Shared Stories: Learn how sharing personal stories in a supportiv...

Send us Fan Mail Family Twist Episode 33: DNA Investigator with a 100 Percent Success Rate Our guest this episode is Shayna Landry, a forensic genealogist and private investigator a.k.a. DNA detective. You may have seen Shayna on Netflix’s docuseries, "I Just Killed My Dad," where she used her DNA expertise to assist the investigation. Shayna shares her experience finding her birth fathe...

Send us Fan Mail Family Twist Episode 32: Finding an Enormous Family Across the Globe Our guest this episode is Tim Curran, Copy Editor/Lead Writer for "Early Start" on CNN. We found Tim via a great article he wrote about finding his family. Tim was adopted in California, and after years of searching for his birth family, made the exciting discovery that his birth father was from Morocco...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how discovering your true heritage could reshape your sense of identity? Join hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce in this emotionally compelling episode of Family Twist as they dive into Shari Leid's remarkable adoption story. From being found in a parking lot in Seoul, South Korea, to being raised by Japanese-American parents in Seattle, Shari's journey is fill...

Send us Fan Mail Family Twist Episode 30: A Family Twist Holiday This episode's guest is Rachel Beck, a dear friend, who shares her memories of chosen family holidays with Corey and Kendall. Join the Family Twist family here! Listen, Rate & Subscribe Apple Amazon Google Spotify

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what drives someone to become a foster parent to over 60 children? In this eye-opening episode of Family Twist, we sit down with Dr. John DeGarmo, Director of the Foster Care Institute, to explore his personal journey and profound impact as a foster parent. With heart and authority, Dr. DeGarmo shares his experiences and insights, shedding light on the often...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when two siblings, separated at birth and living just miles apart, discover each other 40 years later? This episode of Family Twist is a heartfelt journey into the lives of Natalie and Ryan, siblings who discovered each other's existence after 40 years apart. Their story not only uncovers hidden family secrets but also explores the complexities of identity, famil...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up knowing you're adopted, and how it shapes your view of family and identity? In celebration of National Adoption Month, this special episode of Family Twist delves deep into co-host Kendall's personal adoption story. Kendall shares his experience growing up knowing he was adopted, reflecting on the unique challenges an...