Missing Pieces - NPE Life

🧩 Jamilia - Out of Anonymity Years ago, I did an episode called The Moment of Truth —a collection of stories about that exact instant when denial disappears… and the truth hits.Who you are.Who your parents are.No more guessing. No more stories. Just truth.Jamilia was one of those voices.And she didn’t just describe that moment — she nailed it.But that moment?That’s not the end of the story.It’s the beginning.🎧 Today, we hear what came after.✉️ Reach [email protected]📸 Follow alonghttps://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/

🧩 3 Sisters UnitedOn today’s episode of Missing Pieces, we tell the story of June — raised in Canada by her grandparents, growing up with questions instead of answers.As a teenager, she learns who her father is…—or so she thinks.What unfolds next connects three sisters, decades of silence, and the kind of truth that changes everything. This is one of those episodes that reminds you why this show exists.🎧 Buckle up.🍫 Support Choosing Hope (and make people very happy)We’re raising funds with See’s Candies — because doing good should taste amazing.Grab something sweet for someone you love (or yourself, no judgment):👉 https://www.yumraising.com/store/spring-2026-spring-for-hope-sees-candy-fundraiser-4517/LisPog72533🌱 Untangling Our Roots SummitThe conference that brings together the NPE, Donor Conceived, and Adoption communities under one roof:👉 https://untanglingourroots.org/✉️ Reach [email protected]📸 Follow alonghttps://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/Thanks for listening.Really. It matters.

🎙️ Tonia – Dirty John’s First WifeToday on Missing Pieces, I’m joined by Tonia Bales, the first wife of John Meehan, also known as Dirty John. 🧬 At one point in the episode, an unknown sibling comes into the story. Tonia has a new book out today — January 13, 2026:📘 When You See It: How I Outsmarted & Outlasted Dirty John🛒 Available wherever books are sold👉 Amazon: https://a.co/d/2v1sdNR🎧 Listen to Tonia’s podcastThe First Wife: John Meehan’s Reign of Terror👉 https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-First-Wife-John-Meehans-Reign-of-Terror/B099BYMH4G?srsltid=AfmBOopq4Yu6okol_zuGIMPAG8mqVw3atXfQCK-1i61juepfZS0mJv6I🧬 Untangling Our Roots👉 https://untanglingourroots.org/🧠 Amy Jauman – Projects & Work👉 https://www.amyjauman.com/projectsTo check out my new sister Tammi’s company please go to https://www.viverealestate.mx/📩 Contact the showEmail: [email protected]📸 Follow on Instagram👉 https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/

🎙️ Missing Pieces explores the stories of people who’ve discovered—or are still searching for—their "missing pieces".In this episode, Don talks with Amanda, who grew up in South Texas always wondering why she didn’t look like her other siblings. Years later, DNA gave her the answer—and with it, she found her missing pieces.🧢👕 Missing Pieces Merch👉 https://missingpieces.printify.me/🌳🧬 Untangling Our Roots Summit👉 https://untanglingourroots.org/📧 Email Don: [email protected]📸 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/📸 Find Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/butterflylove1979/

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, everyone! ✨🎄This is a very special episode. I take a moment to share a few things happening in my own life—and one hugecoincidence that stopped me cold. 🧩😳It was one of those moments that feels too big to be random… the kind that makes you pause and think, “Okay, what is actually going on here?”I don’t want to spoil it by saying more—so let’s get into the episode. 🎧➡️🧢👕 Missing Pieces MerchSupport the show (and look good doing it):👉 https://missingpieces.printify.me/🌳🧬 Untangling Our Roots SummitLearn more here:👉 https://untanglingourroots.org/📚 Book Recommendation: BuckeyeFind it here:👉 https://patrickryanbooks.com/

🎧 Missing Pieces – NPE LifeToday I’m joined by Australian actor David Field, whose world was shaken by a deathbed confession and a DNA truth decades in the making. 🔗 Links Mentioned• Every Family Has a Secrethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqpbWR-ydk&t=32s• The Secret Daughter (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07L4CV52Q/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r• Convicthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JLzLZnnO88&t=3706s• Reel (Commercial – 2014)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEqpbWR-ydk&t=34sPlease download and listen to this podcast I started to produce...this episode is about how AI is helping transform preparedness. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-response-force-multiplier/id1686185554?i=1000737543444📬 Connect with Don📧 [email protected]📸 Instagram: @npe_life_podcast

✦ EPISODE: Shelby – Sister of NPEs ✦Shelby shares the astonishing story of discovering not one, but two NPEs in her immediate family.Born in Detroit and now settled in Tennessee, she brings warmth, humor, and reflection to a journey that proves DNA can connect — and complicate — in equal measure.🧬 Secrets, surprises, and the search for truth — this is Missing Pieces.–––🎧 Follow on Instagram: @npe_life_podcast📧 Contact: [email protected]

🎧 Missing PiecesWelcome to another episode of Missing Pieces – NPE Life.Today’s anonymous guest takes us from her childhood in Maine to a life-changing discovery just a few months ago. She’s brand-new to the NPE world and bravely shares what it’s like to stand at the very beginning of that journey.✨ Listen in — it’s raw, real, and relatable.📬 Connect with Don:📧 [email protected]📸 Instagram: @npe_life_podcast

🎧 Missing PiecesStephanie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit to discovering her true identity. She’s a born storyteller, very moving.📖 A Penny on the Hood (her forthcoming book) — She's looking for representation. inquiries: [email protected]📺 Watch her Cuba trip series: YouTube Playlist📬 Connect with Don: [email protected] | @npe_life_podcast

🎙 Welcome to Another Episode of Missing Pieces!Today’s guest is Lisa Brenner — actor, writer, and producer — who bravely shares her own NPE/DCP journey through her brand-new film.🎬 About the FilmLisa’s movie, One Big Happy Family, explores the twists and turns of discovering unexpected family connections. It opens October 3rd in select AMC theaters nationwide. Get tickets and theater info at www.onebighappyfamilymovie.com.You can also watch the trailer on the site — or directly on Vimeo!📲 Connect with Lisa & the FilmInstagram: @thelisabrennerInstagram: @onebighappyfamilymovie💌 Connect with DonI’d love to hear from you — whether you just want to say hi or pitch your own story!Email: [email protected]: @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST

Welcome to another amazing episode of Missing Pieces – NPE LifeIn this episode, Jake shares an incredible life story that’s equal parts jaw-dropping and inspiring — from growing up in a cult to discovering his biological father was a real-life private investigator.We also feature archival footage used under the Fair Use doctrine as defined by U.S. copyright law. The footage comes from the documentary Vain Glory by Tony Cox. You can watch it here on YouTube.Please feel free to contact Donemail: [email protected]: NPE_LIFE_PODCAST 

HiWelcome to an amazing episode of Missing Pieces. This one is amazing for multiple reasons. A) Donna's story is amazing and she tells is so wellB) Tracy interviewed Donna and co-produced the episode with me. And she also was amazing!!If you would like to email don DonNPE at iCloud dot com Catch me on instagram at npe_life_podcast If you would like to support the show we have some kick ass t-shirts for sell on printify. Order a size up, they run small. www.missingpieces.printify.me/If you wish to get in touch with Donna you can email her at [email protected]

Hi, Today is a very special episode. Remember the episode called Richie Blair? Well, this episode we have his mom and his bio dad, telling their story. It's a side we rarely get to hear in this NPE world of ours. I'd like to sincerely thank Kelley and Roy for telling the side we don't hear from much at all. Even in person. Click here to hear Richie's episode. If you want to get in touch with Don, you can email him at don NPE at iCloud dot com. (spammer block) Or follow me on insta at NPE_LIFE_PODCASTTo buy some awesome Missing Piece shirts and support the show, go to missingpieces.printify.meAnd please rate and leave a review!!

Thanks so much for everyone who reviews. rates  and follows this podcast. It helps spread the word. Today's episode is about Angela, a local LA lady who I was introduced to by our common friend Wanni. Thank you Wanni!!Angela is a licensed therapist is the state of California. If you are looking for a therapist, especially one who has had an NPE experience herself, please contact her on her website angelaalberttherapy If you want to get in touch with Don email him DonNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can get in touch with me on instagram 

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces. On today's show Richie Blair tells his heartwarming story. Check it out!!!If you want to get in touch with Don you can email him at donNPE at i cloud dot com. Or you can follow me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST. Leave a message there. Thanks.

Hi,Welcome to another fabulous episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. Today we have a very special guest named Elda. She's an amazing woman and a super close friend of my wife.  She tells us her NPE story.To watch AJs YouTube channel check it out here (he was on the episode Bromance but now has a YouTube channel for NPEs)To get in touch with Don you can email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot c o m.Or you can follow me on instagram and message me there NPE_LIFE_PODCASTHave a Great Day!!

Welcome to another exciting episode of Missing Pieces. This is a good one. It's about an NPE from Poland. It's an incredible story and she's an incredible person. Check it out and spread the word.If you want to get in touch with Marta you can find her on instagram marta_kostrzewskaTo follow Don on instagram click here  NPE_LIFE_PODCAST Please listen to Ukraine: The Latest, the podcast that does in-depth coverage of the was in Ukraine go to  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182To email Don you can send email to Don NPE at iCloud dot com. 

Check out this fabulous episode, where we hear Laura's (Ann from Iowa's daughter) side of the story. I love being able to hear the story from different perspectives. If you want to get in touch with Don email him at don NPE at iCloud dot com.  (trying to get less junkmail) Or follow me on instagram at NPE_LIFE_PODCAST.To get in touch with Billy Sullivan go to Sulllystone.comDon't forget to rate, review and follow. Thanks

Welcome to another special episode of Missing Pieces. Today Ann shares with us her story of being a birth mother and the source for an NPE. It's an incredible open conversation that can't be missed. If you would like to donate to Don's trip to Ukraine go to ianice,org and support us. Thanks so much!!If you want to get in touch with Don email him donNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCASTThanks for listening

Welcome to another great episode. We hear Candi tell the amazing story about how she helped her dad figure who he really was. To get in touch with Don you can email him [email protected] or find me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCASTTo get more info on Candi and their amazing non-profit go to https://www.bestwa.org/homeDon't forget to rate and review!!!

On today's show we follow Sarah on her way back to the country she was adopted from, Kazakhstan. Please join us for this very special episode.If you want to reach out to Don you can email him at donNPE at iCloud dot comOr you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCASTA few words about the fires in Los Angeles. It's a devastating time in LA right now. There is so much heartbreak going on. Whole neighborhoods burnt to the ground. But I am proud of my fellow Angeleno's. I love Helen Keller's quote "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." It's beautiful that in the midst of such tragedy we are coming together, neighbors helping neighbors, donations upon donations. And to our amazing firemen and all the firemen who came from other cities, states and countries, we thank you!!

HiFinally we hear Don's story in full for the first time. Check it out!!! Hosted and interviewed by Tracy from the episode A Change of Heart, if you haven't heard it, it is a good one. To get in touch with Don email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot com (too many spammers out there. Or follow him on instagram NPE_Life_PodcastOther NPE podcasts that I mention...NPE Stories by Lily Wood and Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges. Check them out!

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. On this episode, Julie talks about her DNA surprise. Check it out!!Don't forget to rate and review this podcast!!!WARNING: This episode mentions inappropriate sexual contact between an adult and a minor.

Welcome to another fun episode of Missing Pieces.  Today, I talk with Pamela, a friend of mine in real life. She texted me this past 4th of July about some info she just found out. Some info that would change her life and make her question who she is. If you want to get in touch with Don, you can email donNPE at iCloud dot com. (sorry getting too many spam emails)   Or you can follow me and message me on instagram. NPE_LIFE_PODCAST or click hereThat app I talked about is called AI Song, its thumbnail has a Purple Heart set against black. Check it out

Great great show today about Christy and Tara...I am not giving you any more clues, check it out!!!Christy's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnesswork_w_christy or click hereDon's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev or click hereTo get in touch with Don email [email protected] me out on instagram 

I "help" my friend John find out his truth. This episode taught me, that isn't always a pleasant thing.If you wanna get in touch with Don email me at [email protected]

This is a very special episode about Stacy. She has a shocking story and I won't go to any details here but please check it out. Stacy's 2 tik tok accounts are https://www.tiktok.com/@dnastorytime?_t=8oauNwhRjTO&_r=1andhttps://www.tiktok.com/@stacyvargasnpe?_t=8oauGY54o5y&_r=1Her website is https://tropicalteeshop.com/You can get in touch with Dawn to help with figuring out who biological family is and more here.... https://www.sunrisedna.com/To follow Don on Tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev?_t=8obFRlZbgje&_r=1to email Don .... [email protected] so much for listening!!

Here's another great episode of Missing Pieces NPE Life. This is about Emily, daughter of Russian immigrants who finds she's the family secret.Missing Pieces has a Tik Tok account. http://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3evPlease follow me there.If you want to get in touch with Don (or in this case Emily) contact me at [email protected]  or on instagram NPE_LIFE_podcastPlease leave a review. Like, follow, all that schizzle. 

Welcome to another special episode of our show. To donate to (or share)  the Road Trip please go to https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-everythings-relative-roadtrip#storyHere is a link to Eve's Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-relative-with-eve-sturges/id1459167540Go to Eve's website for all kinds of stuff, including resources for MPEs...https://www.evesturges.la/everythings-relative-podcast/To email Don it's [email protected] follow the show on instagram  

Hi, welcome to this very special episode. This is a series of quick interviews I recorded at the Untangling Our Roots summit in Denver. Put on by Right to Know and NAAP It was amazing!! I had a blast and it was so good meeting so many of you.Check it out!! Please share with another person!!To reach out to Don email him at [email protected] or you can find us on instagram....npe_life_podcast

Welcome to another incredible story on Missing Pieces. I think the episode names speaks for itself. Jackie is amazing and I am so happy he shared his story with me.To find the article I spoke about in the Israel Times click hereTo visit Professor Turi King's page its http://turiking.co.uk/To get in touch with Don email him at [email protected] you can follow the show in instagram Npe_life_podcastFor more information about Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereTo read the bio Jackie spoke about go to https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ww2peopleswar/stories/28/a1955928.shtmlTo find out more about the Holocaust Reunion Project founded by Jennifer Mendelsohn and Adina Newman go to https://holocaustreunions.org/

Welcome to another exciting episode!! A lot of adopted kids fantasize about who their "real" parents. Famous actor, rock start, royalty... But usually that's not the case, usually they turn out to be regular folks...but not on today's episode. Check it out. Angie's instagram is angieb_2003To get more info about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereTo email Don - [email protected] check me out on instagram at NPE_life_podcast

When a DNA test uncovers an unexpected sibling connection, one woman wrestles with a secret that could change another’s life forever. 💔 What begins as hesitation turns into a story of courage, truth, and family — seen from both sides of a discovery no one saw coming. 🌱💬 Contact Don: [email protected]📸 Follow on Instagram: @npe_life_podcast🛍️ Support & Merch: missingpieces.printify.me🌐 More info: UntanglingOurRoots.org

This is part 2 of Jen and Kristle's journey.  Please listen to Doppelgängers, the previous episode first. This one will make no sense if you haven't listened to that one yet.To Follow Jen and Kristle on instagram its Dearcrystaldnasistershttps://www.instagram.com/dearcrystaldnasisters/If you live in Northern Michigan and you're an NPE, DCP or LDA, and would like to meet with the Nomi group, please contact Sherri at  [email protected] hear Lily's podcast called NPE Stories click hereTo Hear Eve's podcast called Everything's Relative With Eve Sturges click here  To follow this show on instagram go to https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/To email Don it's [email protected] find out more about the summit Untangling Our Roots, click hereThanks so much, please like and follow the podcast!!

HiOn the episode of Missing Pieces we hear the stories of Jen and Kristle. Two doppelgängers, join us as we learn how their paths merged. They look alike, the sound alike. They act alike.Check it out.To find out more about the Untangling Our Roots summit click here. Register now so you can save money.

On today's episode I interview Jeff Frame, you might remember him for the episodes Phone call with Mom. Part 1 and 2. They are incredible fly on the wall moments when he calls his mom 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad.For the first time, he tells his story, with me in person.  We've both have been trying to do this for over a year.Part 1Part 2To see Jeff do stand up live in Valencia Ca on Valentines Day 2024 get info here at JRs comdedy club Jeff directs and stars in a play At Home At The Zoo, yes he's a busy man. The play will be running at the Main in Santa Clarita on Feb 9 and 10, and then again  on Feb 16 and 17. Get tickets here If you would like to get in touch with Jeff email him at [email protected] you wanna get in touch with Don email me at don at iCloud dot com. Don't forget to leave a review and rate this podcast.Thanks for listening

On today's episode I have the amazing actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr on the show. He opened an envelope when he was 15 years old and got a surprise that would change his life.  That was the day his Oscar winning father, Ed Begley, revealed a family secret.Ed Begley Jr has a new book out called To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It!: A Memoir. You can buy it on Amazon or wherever you buy books.To reach Don you can email him at DonNPE at iCloud dot com. I have been getting a bunch of junk mail on that account so I'm writing it different to see if that helps.To find out more about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereIf you want to follow me instagram it's NPE_Life_Podcast

On today's episode we hear Diane Bazella tell her story of her 40 year quest to find her correct birth parents.  To contact Diane you can email her at [email protected] contact Don you can email him at [email protected] or you can follow and leave a message on his instagram NPE Life PodcastDon't forget to register for the Summit!!! See you in Denver!! Untangling Our RootsTo support this podcast you can buy Missing Pieces Swag at www.missingpieces.printify.me

If you listened to this and it ended after the word "bingo" at 48 minutes and then gets cut-off. Please listened again. There was a weird glitch. The episode is 58 minutes long.  On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person.To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.meTO get in touch with Don you can email him at [email protected] follow me this podcast on instagram please click hereIf you want to get in touch with Deanna, you  can email her at [email protected]

Happy New Year... this episode is a great story. Not to ruin the surprise but Jessica is a Triple NPE. Three times she was lied to about her true identity. Is that a record?The previous episode she mentions is called Jackie and Shannon Season 1 Episode 3. Check it out it's a good one.To get in touch with Jessica she's on instagram as jesigirl89To get in touch with Don on instagram it's Npe_life_podcastOr you can email me at [email protected] everyone and have a safe and wonderful New Years!!!

Brett never met his dad but was always told he died in a shoot out with the LAPD.  Another DNA surprise story that happened to someone Don knew in real life. Join us in this heartwarming episode. To get in touch with Don please email at [email protected]. On Instagram his handle is NPE_Life_PodcastIf you want to get in touch with Brett email him at [email protected] instagram he's gr8fullyherenow To register or get add'l info on Untangling Our Roots Summit go to https://untanglingourroots.orgPlease FOLLOW the show and rate and leave a review for this podcast!!

Welcome to Mystery Guest - Today I interview someone who does a lot for our community. I don't want to tell you who she is because I want you to focus on her amazing story.  Have a listen... (note I do tell you at the end of the episode)To contact don you can email me at [email protected] check out or register for the Untangling Our Roots summit I spoke about go to https://untanglingourroots.orgCheck out Right to Know at https://righttoknow.usCheck out my insta at https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/

In this episode I have a candid talk with my friend Dana. She is the wife of a man who suddenly found out he fathered a child unbeknownst to him when he was 21. She is also adopted and also she found out...well I don't want to ruin the surprise. Listen to the episode. It's a great one. To reach Don you can email me at [email protected] reach me on instagram click hereHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!

Hi Everyone welcome to season 4 of the show. My seasons mean absolutely nothing. They start and stop every time I get to 13 episodes. On today's show we have Aimee from DNAngels She does these cool little tiktoks about some of the cases she's worked on. She helps folks find their biological parents. For free. And she talks about some of these cases in theses short little tiktok videos which also are on their instagram. And I love them.You can watch these on tiktok, their account is  DNAngels and on instagram they are DNAngelsorgIf you would like to make a donation to DNAngels click here They are a non-profit so any donation is a tax write-off.  If you want to request a search angel click here There main website is www.DNAngels.org NOTE there is only one "A" in their name.To get in touch with Don, follow me on instagram or email me at [email protected] so much for listening. Please rate this show and leave a review.

In this very intimate episode Don shares about 3 things... 1) A dream he had where his bio father appeared 2) Tells you how to explain to folks your need to find biological family. 3) Don has a recorded conversation with his  birth certificate father the day his father found out that Don wasn't his biological child. Follow the show on instagram. Or leave us a message there.If you think your story would be a good fit for our podcast (and you haven't been on any other podcast) email Don at  [email protected]. 

In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Gina Daniel... she's a therapist and NPE and an all around good person. We speak mostly about newly found family. She's 5 years into her journey and I'm 2 years into mine.Some of the things mentioned in this episode....Click here to listen to Gina's story on NPE Stories, Lily Wood's podcast. Her episode first appeared on Jan 12 2020. If you're in Pennsylvania and need a therapist or other outpatient mental health help please go to WWW.GRAYSTONEWELLNESS.COMTo go to Gina's Npe Guide go to WWW.NPEGUIDE.COMTo get in touch with Don please email [email protected] watch the TV show Unforgiven, British TV show I mentioned on Amazon click here

In this episode we hear from Rebecca as she tells her incredible journey, from being told as a child that her dad wasn't her "real" dad to 30 something years later when she finds another truth. And in the end we learn what a "real" dad is. Join us on this very special episode. To email me... [email protected] Click here to find Missing Pieces InstagramTo order Missing Pieces Merch go to https://missingpieces.printify.meTo listen or buy the Cory Goodrich song on intunes click hereMissing Pieces - NPE is hosted, produced and edited by me, Don Anderson

Trigger warning!! If talk about suicice, threats of violence or domestic violence triggers you, maybe this episode isn't for you. Please try another one.  The night Dana  found out about her NPE status is such an incredible story that it could stand as a complete episode all on it’s own.  But I’ve also included this insane cautionary tale about one her newly found family members. And Dana has many other half-siblings we will get to at least one of them in a future episode. to check out Dana's course for NPEs go to Navigational NarrativesTo check out cool Missing Pieces Merch please visit Don's pop-up store.To email Don [email protected]

On this episode I speak with Beth, an NPE from upstate NY. She found out in her 50s from a home DNA test. If you liked what you heard and want to say hi you can email her at [email protected] mentioned on todays show, a retreat for NPEs LDA and DCP... please visit Hiraeth Hope and Healing  https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.comIf you want to get in touch with Don please email [email protected]

HiWelcome to season 3 ep 8 Anonymous NPE. My guest wanted to be anonymous as to not hurt anyone involved. I can really personally relate to this story. There are many similarities between her's and mine. But all NPEs I can relate to on some level. She has great story, check it out.If you would like to get in touch with our anonymous npe send me an email at [email protected] help support  this show check out the cool t-shirts and other merch at missingpieces.printify.meTo follow me on instagram click here