Finding Family DNA

This week Chris & Jay welcome Lizett Armstrong who shares the emotional journey of discovering her biological father’s identity after years of uncertainty. Born in Tijuana and raised in the United States without knowledge of her father, Lizett’s quest begins with fragmented clues and a baptismal certificate. Her mother's reluctance to divulge information fueled Lizett’s determination to le...

This week Chris and Jay explore the compelling story of Angela Harden's search for her biological parents. Angela, who was adopted at a young age, embarked on this journey driven by health concerns and a curiosity about her familial origins. The episode highlights the complexities of genealogical research, particularly when dealing with small-town records and overlapping familial ties. With th...

This week we discuss the case of David Durbin, a 53-year-old man who embarked on a journey to uncover his biological origins. Born in 1969 and adopted at birth, David had minimal information about his birth parents. With Jay's expertise and the strategic use of the California Birth Index, they discovered his birth name was David Anderson, and his mother's uncommon last name, Capps, led the...

This week Chris & Jay dive into the unique story of Robin Wescott whose biological mother went to the hospital under Robin’s adoptive mother's name and gave birth to her. This episode explores the emotional and logistical aftermath of finding out she was adopted at 65 years old after decades of secrets. Through detailed DNA analysis and genealogical research led by genealogist Misty Gillis...

This week Chris & Jay are joined by Annie Ross, Jay’s niece, who shares her personal experience as a sperm donor-conceived individual. The discussion touches on the reasons donors choose anonymity, the challenges recipients face in accessing vital medical histories, and the broader implications for identity and rights in the context of assisted reproductive technologies. Annie shares how her u...

While Chris is on vacation, Jay is joined by Rosie Okumura, an expert in scam detection. This episode focuses on the story of Mary Maybee, a 75-year-old adoptee from Denver, who sought to uncover her roots. After a serendipitous meeting with Jay at a genealogy conference, Mary shares her emotional journey to connect with her birth family. Through the diligent efforts of Jay and his team, Mary find...

In episode 14 of "Finding Family DNA," Caroline Chamblee shares her journey through adoption from both the perspective of an adoptee and a birth mother. Caroline was adopted into a loving family but always knew about her adoption and had some information about her birth mother. As an adult, with the support of her adoptive parents, Caroline sought to reconnect with her biological mother, a...

In episode 13 of "Finding Family DNA," Lori Quinn shares her story of discovering her biological family through the efforts of Jay and his team. Initially contacting BirthParentFinder.com due to a compelling news story featuring Chris, Lori's journey uncovers layers of her identity shaped by a closed adoption. The episode explores the emotional first meeting with her paternal half-sist...

In this Patreon-exclusive segment of "Finding Family DNA," Dawn Voris shares her complex and emotional journey surrounding the adoption of one of her twins. From Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dawn recounts the circumstances that led her to place one twin for adoption while keeping the other, a decision shaped by unique and challenging circumstances. This episode delves deep into Dawn's personal...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/9vUH_VvV0yc In episode 12 of "Finding Family DNA," we delve into the complex and emotionally charged story of Dawn Voris, who made the heart-wrenching decision to give up one of her twin daughters for adoption due to financia...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ep4suRHL2Fk In episode 11 of "Finding Family DNA," we explore the journey of Jay’s niece, Maggie Botta. Jay, originally not in the business of finding birth parents, was inspired by Maggie's situation. Maggie, adopted int...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/aVKK0i9lOKE In this special true crime episode of "Finding Family DNA," we uncover the harrowing and heartrending story of Holly Marie, a woman ensnared in a decades-old mystery involving her biological parents' murder an...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/3gkWl3DsCU0 In episode 9 of "Finding Family DNA," Patty Garcia recounts her emotional journey of teenage pregnancy and the heartrending decision to give up her son, Evan, due to societal pressures and family expectations. Gro...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/WIV88X7E13I In episode 8 of "Finding Family DNA," Tom Freeman shares his profound journey of discovering his birth family with the assistance of Jay Rosenzweig and the innovative use of databases like the California Birth Ind...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/iaRz9bNK_fw In episode 7 of "Finding Family DNA," Aneyah Elmore delves into her complex journey as a Korean adoptee and her poignant reunion with her birth father, an African American soldier previously stationed in Korea dur...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/jBhPvoGQRTg In episode 6 of "Finding Family DNA," Kim Carrington, a birth mother, shares her journey of placing her daughter, Victoria, for adoption and the eventual reunion decades later. The story unfolds with Kim describin...

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Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/GJUgq426DPQ In episode 4 of "Finding Family DNA," we explore the touching story of Lakeeta Greene, who uncovered her birth mother through a contest win at BirthParentFinder.com. Lakeeta, an author, had just published a book a...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/BqFVhTEEKPA In episode 3 of "Finding Family DNA," we meet Sean Higgins, a man who discovered his biological father was a former Chippendales dancer. Sean's journey into his paternal lineage began when a DNA test revealed...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/OO8cijvxcy0 In episode 2 of "Finding Family DNA," we delve into the gripping story of Cassandra Brown, who discovered at 45 that she was adopted. Raised without knowledge of her adoption or biracial identity, Cassandra's...

Join our Patreon to get exclusive bonus segments from each episode! https://www.patreon.com/findingfamilydna Watch this podcast right now on YouTube! https://youtu.be/lewlrRoVqdY In episode 1 of "Finding Family DNA," Chris and Jay explore Chris’s journey to find his biological family, a decade-long quest that was aided by Jay and his team's expertise in private investigation and geneti...

"Finding Family DNA" is premiering on May 1st! Hosted by LA Morning News anchor Chris Schauble and Jay Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of BirthParentFinder.com, this podcast delves into the captivating world of family reunions. Each week, we bring you a new case, illuminating the sophisticated tools of genetic genealogy and DNA technology that make these heartfelt reunions a reality. Join us a...