The Inconceivably Connected Podcast: DNA Stories from Donor Conceived People

In Episode 60, Nick has a conversation with Sofie Hafström Kritsotaki of Y factor, a sperm donation app connecting private sperm donors to future recipient parents. The DCP retreat happening in Bethel, New York has been changed to October 23-26th! Want to join us? Sign up  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want to be a guest on The Inconceivably Connected Podcast? Fill out ⁠...

In Episode 59, Nick chats with Tiffany and Alexis, raised sisters and late-discovery DCPs who unexpectedly found themselves with dozens of new half-siblings... but without either their raised or biological fathers available for answers, as the two of them both had passed away prior to the truth coming to light. The DCP retreat happening in Bethel, New York has been changed to October 23-26th! Want...

In Episode 58, Nick speaks with Michael, a donor-conceived man from Philadelphia, PA whose journey of late-discovery has had him experiencing his DNA surprise alongside his two raised brothers (the three of whom are triplets), but venturing on a path of truth-seeking mostly by his lonesome, for now. What he's uncovered and the impact its had on his life is beyond anything he could've possi...

In Episode 57, Nick speaks with Kama and Karl, two donor-conceived half-siblings, as well as the donor in their stories, Frank. With the theme of having an open mind and embracing the unknown of their situations, our conversation reveals what's possible when we give these newfound biological relationships a chance to blossom. The DCP retreat happening in Bethel, New York has been changed to Oc...

In Episode 56, Nick speaks with a donor-conceived woman named Anna from the Midwest US whose journey as a DCP began when she was 36-years-old and had taken a DNA test. The results were surprising beyond anything she could have imagined, but what also came as an unexpected surprise was how some of the people closest to her received and continue to process the news. A DCP retreat is happening in Bet...

In Episode 55, Nick speaks with a donor-conceived woman named Tracey from the Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania. Along with her triplet sisters, Tracey uncovered her genetic truth at 42-years-old and went on to write a book about her experience titled From 3 to 13: A Story of Secrets & Siblinghood. A DCP retreat is happening in Bethel, New York this August 28-31st! Want to join us? Sign up  ⁠⁠...

In Episode 54, Nick speaks with donor-conceived comedian Lauren LoGiudice about her late discovery DNA surprise. Having felt strongly out of place within her family from the earliest days, Lauren's standup act always revolved around being unlike those she's connected to. So, when her DNA test revealed the truth and that her intuition was correct all along, her standup act - and her life&#3...

A special note from Nick on the podcast's 1-year anniversary! A DCP retreat is happening in Bethel, NY this August! Want to stay in the loop? Submit a quick form  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Want to be a guest on The Inconceivably Connected Podcast? Fill out ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THIS FORM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠! Follow Nick's writing on The In...

In Episode 53, Nick speaks with a transgender man named Kieran from the state of Massachusetts. Unlike most donor-conceived guests, Kieran has had two major shifts in identity to grapple with in his life. What must that feel like? And is there any overlap between the two? A DCP retreat is happening in Bethel, NY this August! Want to stay in the loop? Submit a quick form  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Episode 52, Nick speaks with a donor conceived woman named Freya from England whose story gives us a number of angles to look at donor conception from. Whether it's being raised by two mothers, identifying as queer and raising her own donor conceived children, or being an egg donor herself, Freya offers us looks into donor conception from multiple unique perspectives. A DCP retreat is happe...

In Episode 51, Nick speaks with a donor conceived man named Roy from the midwestern United States whose DNA surprise came at sixty years of age. With this being the latest-stage discovery of the podcast so far, Roy's perspective gives us a look into how this sort of shock might be processed when one has a few more years under their belt. A DCP retreat is happening in Bethel, NY this August! Wa...

In Episode 50, Nick speaks with a donor conceived woman named DeAnn from Nashville, Tennessee who is a late-discovery DCP finding out at 37 years old. As DeAnn and her mother discussed DeAnn's parents' divorce, it was mentioned there was an undisclosed triggering factor to their decision to split. Little did DeAnn know it had much to do with how she came to be. A DCP retreat is happening i...

In Episode 49, Nick speaks with a donor conceived woman named Kathryn from the state of New Hampshire. Having discovered she's donor conceived as a sixteen year old, it would be many years later before Kathryn had a more complete picture. But the clarity she got was quickly clouded by blindsiding action. Want to be a guest on The Inconceivably Connected Podcast? Fill out ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Episode 48, Nick speaks with a donor conceived woman named JayCee from Los Angeles, California. Having been the subject of a custody battle in the television series "48 Hours" as a young child, JayCee learns later on in life that her origins are far more complex and surprising than she ever could have imagined. Want to be a guest on The Inconceivably Connected Podcast? Fill out ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Episode 47, Nick speaks with a donor conceived woman named Kristy from Victoria, Australia. Only a day after her mother passed away, Kristy's world turned further upside down as it was revealed to her that her father who raised her was not biologically connected to her. Want to be a guest on The Inconceivably Connected Podcast? Fill out ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THIS FORM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In Episode 46, Nick speaks with a man named Daniel from Florida, perhaps better known to some as "Donor Dan." Dan's journey as a DCP has led him to becoming the founder of the Open Donor Association, a space where recipient parents can access sperm donors available for open contact. Follow Nick's writing on The Inconceivably Connected Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to st...

In Episode 45, Nick chats with a woman named Chrissy from the Northern Territory of Australia. Chrissy has known she is donor-conceived since she was a child, but only became curious about her biological connections as she got older. As her story became clearer, she realized that while these new connections were exciting, her feeling of being whole always came from within. Follow Nick's writin...

In Episode 44, Nick speaks with a young man named Mitchell from Richmond, Virginia whose DNA surprise has led him through unprecedented levels of shock and confusion, only to find himself landing in a place where the rewards for exploring his new genetic truths have been undoubtedly enriching for the better. Follow Nick's writing on The Inconceivably Connected Substack  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Wa...

In Episode 43, Nick speaks with Courtney from the state of Colorado about her journey as a donor conceived person and the fact that her biological father is someone linked to a musical group of worldwide acclaim. Additionally, recent news of just how many donor-siblings she might be linked to is at the forefront of what's currently factoring in to her experience, reminding us that being a DCP...

In Episode 42, Nick chats with Elle from Western Australia about discovering she's donor conceived at 31-years-old while pregnant. As her donor-sibling count continues to climb, members of her community have made comments to her suggesting she has a familiar look, sparking questions of just how close in proximity other potentially yet-to-be-found-siblings might be. Follow Nick's writing on...

In Episode 41, Nick speaks with Jonathan, James, and Nicolle - three donor-siblings who've each had their own unique paths navigating the DCP experience and dealing with deception, shock, and a re-examining of identity. But perhaps most significantly, it's the strength of their new bonds that shines brightest, opening meaningful doors that extend even beyond their own sibling group. Follow...

In Episode 40, Nick speaks with Katherine (also known as Evie Lucas) from Australia about her story being donor-conceived and potentially connected to over 700+ donor-siblings. With her donor suffering from schizophrenia and having donated at multiple clinics using multiple different names, there's no telling exactly how many sibling connections could be out there. Follow Nick's writing on...

In Episode 39, Nick chats with Victoria from the state of Connecticut about her journey being affected by and fighting against fertility fraud in the United States. Dealing with some of the more unfortunate consequences of unethical medical practices conducted by her parents' doctor, Victoria's story is highlighted by her bravely calling out the fertility industry and those who are respons...

In Episode 38, Nick speaks with a double donor-conceived person named Jacob who lives in the state of Washington. Though his raised-parents informed him as a child that he's donor-concevied, answers haven't come easy beyond that, as both donors' identities remain a mystery to this day. Follow Nick's writing on The Inconceivably Connected Substack  ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠ Want to stay in the loop...

In Episode 37, Nick speaks with a young woman named Fen from southern Australia. Having been raised by a single mother by choice, there wasn't much shock in the finding out she's a donor-conceived person, but rather the more recent awareness of just how many siblings she might be connected to. Follow Nick's writing on The Inconceivably Connected Substack  ⁠HERE⁠ Want to stay in the loo...