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Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsDo I Belong Here? Finding Home at Untangling Our RootsSend a textLast March, Corey attended Untangling Our Roots Summit in Denver for the first time. He went alone, unsure what to expect, and quietly wondering if he belonged there at all.In this solo episode, Corey reflects on walking into a room where everyone already spoke the same language. Adoptees, donor-conceived people, NPEs, MPEs, birth parents, adoptive parents, partners, spouses, and allies, all in one space, without hierarchy or comparison. What began as a moment of imposter syndrome quickly turned into connection, recognition, and relief.This year feels even...
2026-01-1305 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Kendall’s Story Became Her MirrorSend a textWhat happens when the podcast that’s helping you make sense of your DNA surprise starts to sound a little too familiar?For many listeners, Family Twist is more than a podcast, it’s a lifeline. That’s exactly how it felt for Jai, whose own DNA discovery journey unfolded side by side with the stories she was hearing from Corey and Kendall. As an adoptee navigating identity, belonging, and the shock of hidden truths, Jai found comfort and courage in Kendall’s openness about rejection, reconnection, and redefining family.This epi...
2025-10-2131 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Kendall’s Story Became Her MirrorWhat happens when the podcast that’s helping you make sense of your DNA surprise starts to sound a little too familiar?For many listeners, Family Twist is more than a podcast, it’s a lifeline. That’s exactly how it felt for Jai, whose own DNA discovery journey unfolded side by side with the stories she was hearing from Corey and Kendall. As an adoptee navigating identity, belonging, and the shock of hidden truths, Jai found comfort and courage in Kendall’s openness about rejection, reconnection, and redefining family.This episode is for anyone who has...
2025-10-2131 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsMy Birth Father Is Either One of Two Twins… or Their DadWhat if the first clue to your DNA surprise was hidden in your parents’ wedding video — and years later, the search pointed to identical twins?Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Family Twist podcast, Corey and Kendall talk with Emily, a fellow New England podcaster who uncovered her DNA surprise in an unforgettable way. As a child, she noticed she was in her parents’ wedding video, and that observation launched decades of questions about her identity.Emily’s journey stretched from childhood curiosity to a paternity test at Dunkin Donuts, to the unique c...
2025-09-3031 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsMy Birth Father Is Either One of Two Twins… or Their DadSend a textWhat if the first clue to your DNA surprise was hidden in your parents’ wedding video — and years later, the search pointed to identical twins?Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Family Twist podcast, Corey and Kendall talk with Emily, a fellow New England podcaster who uncovered her DNA surprise in an unforgettable way. As a child, she noticed she was in her parents’ wedding video, and that observation launched decades of questions about her identity.Emily’s journey stretched from childhood curiosity to a paternity test at Dunki...
2025-09-3031 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Your DNA Test Turns Into a Movie ScriptSend a textWhat happens when a DNA test flips your world upside down and you decide to make a comedy about it? Actor, writer, and producer Lisa Brenner joins Corey and Kendall to talk about her new film One Big Happy Family, opening in AMC Theatres on October 3, 2025.Inspired by her own discovery at age 40 that the dad who raised her wasn’t her biological father, Lisa transformed a life-altering revelation into a heartfelt comedy. In this episode, she shares how she worked through shock and grief, why she wanted to honor her mother in...
2025-09-1629 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Your DNA Test Turns Into a Movie ScriptWhat happens when a DNA test flips your world upside down and you decide to make a comedy about it? Actor, writer, and producer Lisa Brenner joins Corey and Kendall to talk about her new film One Big Happy Family, opening in AMC Theatres on October 3, 2025.Inspired by her own discovery at age 40 that the dad who raised her wasn’t her biological father, Lisa transformed a life-altering revelation into a heartfelt comedy. In this episode, she shares how she worked through shock and grief, why she wanted to honor her mother instead of vilifying her, and ho...
2025-09-1629 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsAn Adoptive Parent’s Perspective on Open AdoptionIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Mary, adoptive mom to previous guest Chris Martin. If you haven’t already, we recommend listening to Chris’ two episodes first — his story as an adoptee lays the groundwork for the conversation you’re about to hear with his mom.Mary opens up about the unexpected beginnings of Chris’ adoption and how what started as a plan for a closed adoption blossomed into a fully open one. She shares candidly about the joys, challenges, and deep connections that grew as two families came together out of love fo...
2025-09-0237 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThings Adoptees Hear That Make Us Want to ScreamIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall get raw, real, and a little ranty. It’s part group therapy, part comedy roast, and all about the phrases adoptees hear over and over again that range from paper-cut stings to sledgehammer blows. From “You’re so lucky your parents chose you” to “Do you know your real parents?”—they unpack why these comments miss the mark, how they flatten adoptee stories, and what people could say instead.With equal parts humor and honesty, Corey and Kendall explain how these clichés can turn gratitude into a prison, erase a...
2025-08-1908 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsGhosting the Ghost ParentSend a textIn this candid conversation, Corey and Kendall tackle one of the most painful realities in the adoptee and DNA surprise world — reaching out to a biological parent and getting… nothing in return.Ghosting the Ghost ParentKendall opens up about his own experience with his birth mother: the initial reply that offered hope, the “I need time to process” that turned into months of silence, and the slow realization that this wasn’t a pause — it was a soft no. Together, Corey and Kendall unpack what that kind of rejection feels like...
2025-08-1206 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsGhosting the Ghost ParentIn this candid conversation, Corey and Kendall tackle one of the most painful realities in the adoptee and DNA surprise world — reaching out to a biological parent and getting… nothing in return.Ghosting the Ghost ParentKendall opens up about his own experience with his birth mother: the initial reply that offered hope, the “I need time to process” that turned into months of silence, and the slow realization that this wasn’t a pause — it was a soft no. Together, Corey and Kendall unpack what that kind of rejection feels like, why parents sometimes choose silen...
2025-08-1206 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Return to Man Weekend: Family, Fire Pits, and Full-Circle MomentsSend a textIn this heartfelt follow-up to one of our earliest episodes ("The Man Weekend"), Kendall shares stories from a recent rustic getaway with members of his birth family at their long-held property in northern New Hampshire. It’s a full-circle moment—spending time around the campfire with his brother, uncle, cousins, and nephews, deepening bonds with people he didn’t grow up with but now can’t imagine life without. From installing a water system to laughing until they lost their voices, this trip was more than just a weekend—it was a memory-in-the-making.Corey jo...
2025-08-0517 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Return to Man Weekend: Family, Fire Pits, and Full-Circle MomentsIn this heartfelt follow-up to one of our earliest episodes ("The Man Weekend"), Kendall shares stories from a recent rustic getaway with members of his birth family at their long-held property in northern New Hampshire. It’s a full-circle moment—spending time around the campfire with his brother, uncle, cousins, and nephews, deepening bonds with people he didn’t grow up with but now can’t imagine life without. From installing a water system to laughing until they lost their voices, this trip was more than just a weekend—it was a memory-in-the-making.Corey joins the conversation to reflect...
2025-08-0517 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhy I’m Not Angry They Didn’t Tell Me She Was DyingSend a textListener Note: This episode contains sensitive content, including the death of a pet, home invasion, and terminal illness.In this powerful continuation of Kendall’s adoption journey, we dive deep into one of the most defining and devastating chapters of his life: the years following his adoptive mother Betty’s terminal diagnosis.Why I’m Not Angry They Didn’t Tell Me She Was DyingCorey and Kendall reflect on the difficult balance Betty and Ruble struck — trying to give Kendall a joyful childhood filled with travel, birthdays, and laught...
2025-05-0628 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhy I’m Not Angry They Didn’t Tell Me She Was DyingListener Note: This episode contains sensitive content, including the death of a pet, home invasion, and terminal illness.In this powerful continuation of Kendall’s adoption journey, we dive deep into one of the most defining and devastating chapters of his life: the years following his adoptive mother Betty’s terminal diagnosis.Why I’m Not Angry They Didn’t Tell Me She Was DyingCorey and Kendall reflect on the difficult balance Betty and Ruble struck — trying to give Kendall a joyful childhood filled with travel, birthdays, and laughter, even as Betty’s health dec...
2025-05-0628 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsEmbracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise FamilySend a textIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Eve Sturges, therapist, writer, and host of the podcast Everything’s Relative, to share her powerful journey through the twists and turns of family discovery. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered life-changing truths about her origins — and embarked on a heartfelt road trip across the country to meet three newly discovered half-siblings.Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise FamilyCorey and Eve discuss the emotional complexity of finding new family later in life, the courage it takes to l...
2025-04-2930 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsEmbracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise FamilyIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Eve Sturges, therapist, writer, and host of the podcast Everything’s Relative, to share her powerful journey through the twists and turns of family discovery. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered life-changing truths about her origins — and embarked on a heartfelt road trip across the country to meet three newly discovered half-siblings.Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise FamilyCorey and Eve discuss the emotional complexity of finding new family later in life, the courage it takes to lean into truth instead of r...
2025-04-2930 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Full Story You Haven’t Heard (Until Now)Send a textThis week on Family Twist, we’re celebrating a major milestone—three years of storytelling, surprise DNA discoveries, and untangling family secrets. And to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a brand-new edit of one of our most meaningful conversations: a full, uncut interview with Brian Stanton, an acclaimed playwright and adoptee whose solo show, Blank, explores identity, origin, and the emotional terrain of adoption.When we first released our conversation with Brian, time constraints meant cutting things short. But we always knew his full story deserved to be heard. Now, for ou...
2025-04-221h 19Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Full Story You Haven’t Heard (Until Now)This week on Family Twist, we’re celebrating a major milestone—three years of storytelling, surprise DNA discoveries, and untangling family secrets. And to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a brand-new edit of one of our most meaningful conversations: a full, uncut interview with Brian Stanton, an acclaimed playwright and adoptee whose solo show, Blank, explores identity, origin, and the emotional terrain of adoption.When we first released our conversation with Brian, time constraints meant cutting things short. But we always knew his full story deserved to be heard. Now, for our third anniversary, we’re setti...
2025-04-221h 19
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Open Adoption Isn’t So OpenSend a textIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Connor, who is in the process of writing a memoir about his experience with open adoption. Connor pulls back the curtain on the often-glossed-over complexities of open adoption, sharing how the promises made to birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees themselves are often more marketing than reality.When Open Adoption Isn’t So OpenConnor shares his journey of navigating two families—his adoptive family and his biological family—yet still feeling like he doesn’t fully belong in eithe...
2025-03-0440 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhen Open Adoption Isn’t So OpenIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Connor, who is in the process of writing a memoir about his experience with open adoption. Connor pulls back the curtain on the often-glossed-over complexities of open adoption, sharing how the promises made to birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees themselves are often more marketing than reality.When Open Adoption Isn’t So OpenConnor shares his journey of navigating two families—his adoptive family and his biological family—yet still feeling like he doesn’t fully belong in either. He delves into how open...
2025-03-0440 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsShocking Family Secrets Keep UnravelingSend a textIn part one, we learned how Brad Ewell’s entire world changed with a single DNA test. What he thought was just a fun ancestry experiment unraveled a family secret buried for 49 years. A message from a stranger. A birth certificate with missing details. A phone call that ended in stunned silence. And finally, the words that changed everything:"Bradley, you're adopted. And we’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you."But that was just the beginning of Brad’s journey.Shocking Family Secrets Keep Unrave...
2025-02-1138 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsShocking Family Secrets Keep UnravelingIn part one, we learned how Brad Ewell’s entire world changed with a single DNA test. What he thought was just a fun ancestry experiment unraveled a family secret buried for 49 years. A message from a stranger. A birth certificate with missing details. A phone call that ended in stunned silence. And finally, the words that changed everything:"Bradley, you're adopted. And we’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you."But that was just the beginning of Brad’s journey.Shocking Family Secrets Keep UnravelingIn this second...
2025-02-1138 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsLost and Found: The Adoption Story Behind Family TwistSend a textCorey and Kendall take a trip down memory lane, revisiting Kendall’s incredible adoption story—the inspiration behind Family Twist. For new listeners who may have missed the beginning, and loyal fans who want to hear more, Kendall shares untold details about his journey from being adopted as a baby to discovering his birth family at age 47 through a DNA kit.Listener Anne’s touching letter prompts Kendall to reflect deeply on the loss of his adoptive parents, Betty and Rubel, who adopted him after years of longing for a child. Their story...
2025-01-2130 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsLost and Found: The Adoption Story Behind Family TwistCorey and Kendall take a trip down memory lane, revisiting Kendall’s incredible adoption story—the inspiration behind Family Twist. For new listeners who may have missed the beginning, and loyal fans who want to hear more, Kendall shares untold details about his journey from being adopted as a baby to discovering his birth family at age 47 through a DNA kit.Listener Anne’s touching letter prompts Kendall to reflect deeply on the loss of his adoptive parents, Betty and Rubel, who adopted him after years of longing for a child. Their story of love, perseverance, and resili...
2025-01-2130 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsBreaking the Stigma as the Child of an AffairSend a textEpisode Description:In this special expanded edition of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall revisit 2024’s most downloaded episode featuring Pam, a courageous advocate who discovered through DNA testing that she is the child of an affair. Pam shares the emotional journey of uncovering her biological parentage, navigating family dynamics, and becoming an advocate for others in the NPE (Not Parent Expected) community.Kendall also dives into his own DNA discovery story, revealing the life-changing realization that his biological father wasn’t who he thought. With humor and heart, Kendall recalls thin...
2024-12-171h 13Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsBreaking the Stigma as the Child of an AffairEpisode Description:In this special expanded edition of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall revisit 2024’s most downloaded episode featuring Pam, a courageous advocate who discovered through DNA testing that she is the child of an affair. Pam shares the emotional journey of uncovering her biological parentage, navigating family dynamics, and becoming an advocate for others in the NPE (Not Parent Expected) community.Kendall also dives into his own DNA discovery story, revealing the life-changing realization that his biological father wasn’t who he thought. With humor and heart, Kendall recalls thinking his test results were 'rui...
2024-12-171h 13Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsUnearthing Grit, Family Secrets and Finding StrengthIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Jill Krizinovich, better known by her pen name, Margo Reilly. Jill is the author of the forthcoming memoir When You Shake the Family Tree and its predecessor When the Apple Falls Far from the Tree. Jill shares her remarkable journey of resilience and self-discovery, navigating family secrets, a shocking DNA discovery, and the ripple effects of generational trauma.Unearthing Grit, Family Secrets and Finding StrengthListen as Jill reveals the origins of her pen name, the grit it took to overcome a tumultuous...
2024-12-0333 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsTurning Thanksgiving Memories into TraditionsSend a textWelcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of Family Twist! As the holiday season kicks off, Corey and Kendall take a brief pause to share heartfelt moments of gratitude and reflect on Thanksgiving traditions from their childhoods to today. From Kendall’s memories of his father’s long holiday weekends and lively house-hopping parties in Missouri to Corey’s packed family gatherings and their early days hosting “Thanksgiving orphans” in California, this episode is full of nostalgic warmth and humor.Turning Thanksgiving Memories into TraditionsNow living in New England, the tradition...
2024-11-2605 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsTurning Thanksgiving Memories into TraditionsWelcome to a special Thanksgiving episode of Family Twist! As the holiday season kicks off, Corey and Kendall take a brief pause to share heartfelt moments of gratitude and reflect on Thanksgiving traditions from their childhoods to today. From Kendall’s memories of his father’s long holiday weekends and lively house-hopping parties in Missouri to Corey’s packed family gatherings and their early days hosting “Thanksgiving orphans” in California, this episode is full of nostalgic warmth and humor.Turning Thanksgiving Memories into TraditionsNow living in New England, the tradition continues as Corey and Kendall ce...
2024-11-2605 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsSwitched at Birth, Saved by LoveFor Shirley, life was a mystery with pieces that never quite fit—until a DNA test in 2001 revealed the unthinkable truth: she had been switched at birth. Raised in one family and belonging by blood to another, Shirley’s world was upended. In her memoir, The Little Dark One: A True Story of Switched at Birth, she recounts the trials and triumphs that followed, from grappling with family secrets to finding her place in a supportive community of adoptees and others with similar experiences.When Corey and Kendall met Shirley at the Untangling Our Roots Summit, they imme...
2024-11-1931 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThis Episode Will Change How You See AdoptionSend a textIn part two of this eye-opening conversation, Kendall Stulce and Rich Uhrlaub pick up where they left off, diving even deeper into the emotional highs and lows of the adoption journey. This episode unveils the unfiltered realities adoptees face, from unexpected family rejections to the healing power of creative expression. Rich continues sharing insights into his musical For the Record(s), a powerful work that voices the silenced stories of adoptees and birth families, capturing the struggle to reclaim identity amid a culture of secrecy.This Episode Will Change How You See...
2024-11-1219 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThis Episode Will Change How You See AdoptionIn part two of this eye-opening conversation, Kendall Stulce and Rich Uhrlaub pick up where they left off, diving even deeper into the emotional highs and lows of the adoption journey. This episode unveils the unfiltered realities adoptees face, from unexpected family rejections to the healing power of creative expression. Rich continues sharing insights into his musical For the Record(s), a powerful work that voices the silenced stories of adoptees and birth families, capturing the struggle to reclaim identity amid a culture of secrecy.This Episode Will Change How You See AdoptionKendall and...
2024-11-1219 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Musical Exposing Adoption’s Darkest SecretsSend a textIn this gripping episode, Kendall Stulce opens up a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation with writer, advocate, and adoptee Rich Uhrlaub, the creative mind behind For the Records—a bold new musical that brings the haunting truths of adoption to the stage. Set in 1967, Rich’s musical unravels the hidden heartache of the baby scoop era, a time when adoption was shrouded in secrecy, leaving adoptees to grapple with questions about their identities and worth.The Musical Exposing Adoption’s Darkest SecretsAs a long-time advocate, Rich has fought tirelessly to give adopte...
2024-11-0526 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Musical Exposing Adoption’s Darkest SecretsIn this gripping episode, Kendall Stulce opens up a powerful, no-holds-barred conversation with writer, advocate, and adoptee Rich Uhrlaub, the creative mind behind For the Records—a bold new musical that brings the haunting truths of adoption to the stage. Set in 1967, Rich’s musical unravels the hidden heartache of the baby scoop era, a time when adoption was shrouded in secrecy, leaving adoptees to grapple with questions about their identities and worth.The Musical Exposing Adoption’s Darkest SecretsAs a long-time advocate, Rich has fought tirelessly to give adoptees their stories back. Kendall and Ri...
2024-11-0526 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsTricks, Treats, and Trauma Healing: A Halloween Crossover SpecialSend a textIn this special Halloween crossover episode, Corey and Kendall invite listeners into the unique space where family stories and horror healing meet. As the founders of both Family Twist and Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall explore the ways that family traditions, especially around Halloween, can bring people closer together—even in the most unexpected ways.Our guest, Darin, is a Halloween enthusiast and devoted family man who has woven spooky traditions into his family life. Together, Corey, Kendall, and Darin share memories of haunted houses, eerie movie marathons, and the comforting nostalgia th...
2024-10-2923 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsTricks, Treats, and Trauma Healing: A Halloween Crossover SpecialIn this special Halloween crossover episode, Corey and Kendall invite listeners into the unique space where family stories and horror healing meet. As the founders of both Family Twist and Horror Heals, Corey and Kendall explore the ways that family traditions, especially around Halloween, can bring people closer together—even in the most unexpected ways.Our guest, Darin, is a Halloween enthusiast and devoted family man who has woven spooky traditions into his family life. Together, Corey, Kendall, and Darin share memories of haunted houses, eerie movie marathons, and the comforting nostalgia that horror can bring. Corey al...
2024-10-2923 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsSwitched at Birth: A Journey of Faith, Family, and HealingIn this episode, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Shirley Muñoz Newson, a Gillette, Wyoming wife, mother, grandmother, and author of The Little Dark One. Shirley shares her incredible story of discovering, at age 43, that she was switched at birth. What followed was a journey filled with shock, emotional upheaval, and a courageous search for identity. With unshakable faith, the support of her family, and years of therapy, Shirley found the strength to tell her story in her memoir. Join us as we explore Shirley’s path to healing, how she navigated her relationships with both her bir...
2024-10-2220 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhat Your Therapist Isn’t Telling YouIn this special crossover bonus episode, we share an insightful conversation from our sister podcast, Horror Heals, where we explore how horror can be a powerful tool for healing trauma. Corey and Kendall dive into Kendall’s adoption journey and DNA found family story, connecting it to the themes of resilience and recovery that often arise in both horror films and real-life experiences.What Your Therapist Isn’t Telling YouGuest: Dr. Ashley AllenWe’re joined by Dr. Ashley Allen, a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in mood disorders, PTSD, grief, and trauma...
2024-10-1830 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsWhat Your Therapist Isn’t Telling YouSend a textIn this special crossover bonus episode, we share an insightful conversation from our sister podcast, Horror Heals, where we explore how horror can be a powerful tool for healing trauma. Corey and Kendall dive into Kendall’s adoption journey and DNA found family story, connecting it to the themes of resilience and recovery that often arise in both horror films and real-life experiences.What Your Therapist Isn’t Telling YouGuest: Dr. Ashley AllenWe’re joined by Dr. Ashley Allen, a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in mood d...
2024-10-1830 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Primal Wound: Adoption’s Hidden TraumaIn this powerful episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Cree filmmaker and adoptee, Kristal Parke, to discuss her impactful documentary Because She’s Adopted. Kristal’s film dives deep into the complex emotional landscape of adoption, exploring themes like the primal wound, hidden trauma, and how adoptees often navigate identity challenges and mask their pain.Kristal shares her journey of meeting her birth mother—an experience that profoundly shaped her sense of self. Corey and Kendall, who have had their own transformative reunion experiences, explore these themes with Kristal, discussing the intricate ways f...
2024-10-0824 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsThe Primal Wound: Adoption’s Hidden TraumaSend a textIn this powerful episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Cree filmmaker and adoptee, Kristal Parke, to discuss her impactful documentary Because She’s Adopted. Kristal’s film dives deep into the complex emotional landscape of adoption, exploring themes like the primal wound, hidden trauma, and how adoptees often navigate identity challenges and mask their pain.Kristal shares her journey of meeting her birth mother—an experience that profoundly shaped her sense of self. Corey and Kendall, who have had their own transformative reunion experiences, explore these themes with K...
2024-10-0824 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsSpooky Season with Kendall and CoreyIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce reflect on their Halloween experiences growing up, contrasting their childhood traditions and the cultural perceptions of Halloween. They delve into the significance of community and identity, particularly in relation to donor conception and adoption. The conversation also explores the positive impact of horror culture on mental wellness, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal stories and experiences.Support Lauren LoGuidice’s short film "Honestly" via Seed & SparkTakeawaysHalloween was a fun and creative time for Kendall's family.Corey's parents straddled th...
2024-10-0115 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsSpooky Season with Kendall and CoreySend a textIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce reflect on their Halloween experiences growing up, contrasting their childhood traditions and the cultural perceptions of Halloween. They delve into the significance of community and identity, particularly in relation to donor conception and adoption. The conversation also explores the positive impact of horror culture on mental wellness, emphasizing the importance of sharing personal stories and experiences.Support Lauren LoGuidice’s short film "Honestly" via Seed & SparkTakeawaysHalloween was a fun and creative time for Kendall's family....
2024-10-0115 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsRelinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of Water Part 1In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with David to explore the profound and raw themes of relinquishment, addiction, and healing. The conversation starts with an intriguing discussion about the Blue Mind movement, the scientifically backed benefits of water for mental health. David shares how being near water has become a personal meditative tool that helps him stay grounded in a chaotic world.Relinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of WaterAs the episode unfolds, David opens up about his own adoption experience, the complex emotions around relinquishment, and how...
2024-09-1722 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsRelinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of Water Part 1Send a textIn this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with David to explore the profound and raw themes of relinquishment, addiction, and healing. The conversation starts with an intriguing discussion about the Blue Mind movement, the scientifically backed benefits of water for mental health. David shares how being near water has become a personal meditative tool that helps him stay grounded in a chaotic world.Relinquishment, Addiction, and the Healing Power of WaterAs the episode unfolds, David opens up about his own adoption experience, the complex...
2024-09-1722 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsIf You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World Part 2In this compelling episode of the Family Twist podcast,Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Lezlee, author of If You Only Knew:Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World. Lezlee shares her deeplypersonal story of uncovering a life-changing truth about her biological fatherthrough a decade-long journey of DNA testing and family revelations. Shecandidly discusses the emotional turmoil, the impact of long-kept family secrets,and the complex relationships that ensued. Lezlee also highlights the importanceof community and support in navigating the...
2024-09-1018 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsIf You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World Part 2Send a textIn this compelling episode of the Family Twist podcast,Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Lezlee, author of If You Only Knew:Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World. Lezlee shares her deeplypersonal story of uncovering a life-changing truth about her biological fatherthrough a decade-long journey of DNA testing and family revelations. Shecandidly discusses the emotional turmoil, the impact of long-kept family secrets,and the complex relationships that ensued. Lezlee also highlights the importanceof community...
2024-09-1018 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsIf You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World Part 1In this compelling episode of the Family Twist podcast,Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Lezlee, author of If You Only Knew:Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World. Lezlee shares her deeplypersonal story of uncovering a life-changing truth about her biological fatherthrough a decade-long journey of DNA testing and family revelations. Shecandidly discusses the emotional turmoil, the impact of long-kept family secrets,and the complex relationships that ensued. Lezlee also highlights the importanceof community and support in navigating the...
2024-09-0321 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsIf You Only Knew: Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World Part 1Send a textIn this compelling episode of the Family Twist podcast,Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with Lezlee, author of If You Only Knew:Navigating DNA Surprises and the NPE World. Lezlee shares her deeplypersonal story of uncovering a life-changing truth about her biological fatherthrough a decade-long journey of DNA testing and family revelations. Shecandidly discusses the emotional turmoil, the impact of long-kept family secrets,and the complex relationships that ensued. Lezlee also highlights the importanceof community...
2024-09-0321 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsChallenging the Concept of Anonymity in AdoptionIn this episode of the Family Twist podcast, Kendall takes the reins as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with fellow adoptee, Greg Gentry. The two discuss their adoption experiences, touching on the challenges of reunion with biological families, the emotional impact of discovering one’s adoption later in life, and the ongoing journey of healing and understanding. Kendall and Greg find common ground in their stories, offering insights into the complexities of adoption and reunion, as well as the importance of grace and patience in these deeply personal journeys.Challenging the Concept of Anonymity in Adoption
2024-08-2032 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsChallenging the Concept of Anonymity in AdoptionSend a textIn this episode of the Family Twist podcast, Kendall takes the reins as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with fellow adoptee, Greg Gentry. The two discuss their adoption experiences, touching on the challenges of reunion with biological families, the emotional impact of discovering one’s adoption later in life, and the ongoing journey of healing and understanding. Kendall and Greg find common ground in their stories, offering insights into the complexities of adoption and reunion, as well as the importance of grace and patience in these deeply personal journeys.Challenging the Co...
2024-08-2032 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsHorror Heals!How can horror movies become a source of comfort and healing?Corey and Kendall Stulce announce the launch of their new podcast, Horror Heals, which focuses on the therapeutic aspects of horror culture. They discuss their love for horror movies and how they were introduced to them at a young age. The podcast will feature interviews with horror movie celebrities, artists, and fans who will share how horror has helped them overcome challenges in their lives. Corey and Kendall emphasize the sense of community and acceptance they have found in the horror community and how it has...
2024-06-2523 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsHorror Heals!Send a textHow can horror movies become a source of comfort and healing?Corey and Kendall Stulce announce the launch of their new podcast, Horror Heals, which focuses on the therapeutic aspects of horror culture. They discuss their love for horror movies and how they were introduced to them at a young age. The podcast will feature interviews with horror movie celebrities, artists, and fans who will share how horror has helped them overcome challenges in their lives. Corey and Kendall emphasize the sense of community and acceptance they have found in the horror...
2024-06-2523 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsAdoptee Writes His Own Script Part OneSend a textHave you ever wondered how uncovering hidden family truths could reshape your identity and relationships? Dive into the first part of this intriguing journey of Brian Stanton, an actor and writer who reveals the profound impact of DNA discoveries and adoption on his life.In this episode, listeners will explore the intricate dynamics of adoptive relationships, emotional support, and personal discovery. Whether you're connected to adoption personally, know someone who is, or simply love a gripping narrative of self-discovery and family secrets, this story will touch your heart and expand your understanding...
2024-04-0247 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsAdoptee Writes His Own Script Part OneHave you ever wondered how uncovering hidden family truths could reshape your identity and relationships? Dive into the first part of this intriguing journey of Brian Stanton, an actor and writer who reveals the profound impact of DNA discoveries and adoption on his life.In this episode, listeners will explore the intricate dynamics of adoptive relationships, emotional support, and personal discovery. Whether you're connected to adoption personally, know someone who is, or simply love a gripping narrative of self-discovery and family secrets, this story will touch your heart and expand your understanding of family and identity.
2024-04-0247 minFamily Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsGoing Down the Rabbit Hole with DNA SurprisesIn a captivating episode of the Family Twist podcast, Kendall Stulce sits down with author Kate Brody to explore the intertwining of personal narratives and fictional storytelling. Brody, drawing from her own experience of discovering a secret brother, shares insights on family dynamics, the complexities of blended families and the emotional journey of reconnecting with estranged family members. The episode dives deep into the nuances of adoption, secret siblings and how these realities can influence fictional narratives.Going Down the Rabbit Hole with DNA SurprisesHighlights from the Episode:Kate Brody discusses the connection...
2024-01-3038 min
Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family SecretsGoing Down the Rabbit Hole with DNA SurprisesSend a textIn a captivating episode of the Family Twist podcast, Kendall Stulce sits down with author Kate Brody to explore the intertwining of personal narratives and fictional storytelling. Brody, drawing from her own experience of discovering a secret brother, shares insights on family dynamics, the complexities of blended families and the emotional journey of reconnecting with estranged family members. The episode dives deep into the nuances of adoption, secret siblings and how these realities can influence fictional narratives.Going Down the Rabbit Hole with DNA SurprisesHighlights from the Episode:...
2024-01-3038 min