Missing Pieces - NPE Life
🎧 Missing Pieces – NPE Life
Every Secret Has a Story
Every family has secrets. Some are whispered. Others are written in our DNA.
Missing Pieces – NPE Life is where those hidden stories come to light — through honest conversations with people whose DNA results changed everything they thought they knew about family, identity, or truth. It’s also a space for those searching for answers and discovering unexpected connections — sometimes even finding family.
Hosted and produced by Don Anderson, an Emmy-winning storyteller and NPE himself, the series explores what happens after the discovery — the shock, the search, the healing, and the human connections that follow.
🧬 Real stories. Real voices.
Because sometimes, finding out who we are starts with finding what’s been missing.
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📧 Contact: donNPE@icloud.com
📸 Instagram: @npe_life_podcast
Episodes
78 episodes
Shelby - Sister of NPEs
✦ 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 reflecti...
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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40:38
Anonymous Newbie
🎧 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 an...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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59:31
Stephanie Finds Herself
🎧 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 f...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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59:35
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 FilmLisa’s mov...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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48:01
Jake - Raised in a Cult
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 biol...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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59:08
Donna United
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 a...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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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 sincere...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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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!!An...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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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 instagra...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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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 yo...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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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 iClou...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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56:23
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 Do...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:06:51
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 @
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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56:24
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 comOr you ca...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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42:47
Don's Story FINALLY
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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57:46
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 conta...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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48:57
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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53:53
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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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
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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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 h...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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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...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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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-relat...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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51:15