Missing Pieces - NPE Life

<p>Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. We also tell stories of adoptees who've found lost family, or are looking.  The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into place. Our first episode will drop on May 13, 2022.  NPE stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.</p>

One Big Happy Family

🎙 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 Film Lisa’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!...

09-12
48:01

Jake - Raised in a Cult

Welcome to another amazing episode of Missing Pieces – NPE Life In 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 Don e...

08-16
59:08

Donna United

Hi Welcome 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 well B) 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.p...

07-13
58:47

Richie's Parents

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 ...

07-03
58:53

Miracle Baby

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 i...

06-03
58:28

Richie Blair

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.

05-20
54:32

Elda From New York

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_PODCAST Have a Great Day!!

05-07
48:24

Marta From Poland

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_kostrzewska To 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/podc...

04-20
57:09

Laura, Ann's Daughter

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.com Don't forget to rate, review and follow. Thanks

04-04
57:42

Ann From Iowa

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_PODCAST Thanks for listening

03-08
01:07:49

My Dad's Mixup

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 donNPE@icloud.com or find me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST To get more info on Candi and their amazing non-profit go to https://www.bestwa.org/home Don't forget to rate and review!!!

02-20
57:04

Sarah Goes Home

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 com Or you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCAST A 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...

01-13
43:28

Don's Story FINALLY

Hi Finally 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_Podcast Other NPE podcasts that I mention... NPE Stories by Lily Wood and Everything's Relative with Eve Sturges. Check them out!

12-20
59:05

Half Russian Yankee

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.

12-12
49:38

Pamela The Reluctant One

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 here That app I talked about is called ...

12-01
54:38

Christy and Tara

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 here Don's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev or click here To get in touch with Don email donNPE@icloud.com check me out on instagram

10-06
51:18

My Friend John

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 donNPE@icloud.com

09-15
38:27

Stacy Bio-Father the Murderer

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=1 and https://www.tiktok.com/@stacyvargasnpe?_t=8oauGY54o5y&_r=1 Her 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:...

08-05
58:50

Emily's Family Secret

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/@donnpizm3ev Please follow me there. If you want to get in touch with Don (or in this case Emily) contact me at donNPE@icloud.com or on instagram NPE_LIFE_podcast Please leave a review. Like, follow, all that schizzle.

06-30
59:30

Family Road Trip

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#story Here is a link to Eve's Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-relative-with-eve-sturges/id1459167540 Go 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 donNPE@icloud.com Please follow the show on i...

06-08
51:15

Teresa Hall Williams

Thanks for sharing your story! WPS!!

04-09 Reply

Teresa Hall Williams

Great episode!

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