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All Relative: Defining Diego

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Defining Diego is the story of one Guatemalan adoptee and his mother, a reporter who documented their journey from his earliest steps, as they try to understand how international adoption boomed and busted, and what it all means for families like theirs, with feet in two worlds. When Laurie Stern set out to adopt a baby from Guatemala in 1999, she thought the process would be pretty straightforward. Lots of people were doing it. But the adoption was held up just as she went to Guatemala to get her son, Diego. That began a journey of discovery. What unfolds is the story of why international adoption peaked — and then collapsed — in Guatemala. It is also the story of how Diego, now 24, learned to be a Maya man with deep roots both in his birth village and Minnesota, where he still lives. Now, Diego has questions about his adoption, too — like why tiny Guatemala was such a popular choice for many adoptive parents in the U.S. and Europe in the early 2000s. As one of more than 50,000 Guatemalan adoptees, Diego’s still figuring out what it means to be Guatemalan, American, indigenous Tzutujil, and an adoptee raised by white parents in St. Paul, Minnesota. At its heart, Defining Diego is a deeply personal narrative: of a mother and son grappling with big questions about identity and health, and the meaning of home and family. Using 20+ years of the family’s archive recordings, we hear Diego grow up — and begin his own journey of self-discovery. Season 1 of All Relative — known as BioHacked: Family Secrets — focuses on the fertility industry and how the now-adult children of anonymous sperm and egg donors are trying to change the baby business. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of All Relative: Defining Diego, ad-free right now by subscribing to The Binge - All Episodes. All at Once. Plus you’ll unlock brand new stories, dropping every month - that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘try free’ on the top of the All Relative: Defining Diego show page on Apple Podcasts to start your free trial or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BioHacked | 1. Pandora’s Box

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03/09/22 • 40 min

A Christmas present turns Amber’s life upside down. Shaken, she questions the very foundation of her identity — and struggles to learn the truth.

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03/09/22 • 40 min

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BioHacked | 3. The Birth of The Sperm Bank

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03/16/22 • 38 min

Frozen semen, a media circus, and the father of sperm banking. The man and the moment that gave life to millions — and catapulted the fertility industry into a global business.

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03/16/22 • 38 min

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03/30/22 • 41 min

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A look at a family built by Robert Graham’s infamous Repository for Germinal Choice reveals the dark side of this genius sperm bank.

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03/30/22 • 41 min

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BioHacked | 2. Lost and Found

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03/09/22 • 39 min

Kurt donated his sperm hundreds of times. He thought his identity could stay hidden forever, but Amber and Kaitlin are on his trail. Will he connect with them, or forever remain a mystery?

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03/09/22 • 39 min

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BioHacked | 6. Wrongful Life

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04/06/22 • 39 min

The David and Goliath battle between an industry powerhouse and a family with a sick child.

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04/06/22 • 39 min

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03/23/22 • 37 min

An improbable tale to transform the human race, one genius at a time. Find out how a plan so seemingly out there wound up revolutionizing the baby business.

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03/23/22 • 37 min

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BioHacked | 9. Anger To Action

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04/27/22 • 42 min

Donor conceived activists want lasting change, but they'll have to go big with their plans to overhaul the baby business. They've organized and strategized — and now, they're ready to take on the multi-billion dollar industry that created them. Even if it is an uphill battle.

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04/27/22 • 42 min

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BioHacked | 8. A Deadly Donation?

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04/20/22 • 46 min

Thousands of women donate eggs for cash or freeze them for personal use. Could this life-altering treatment be a lot more dangerous than we think?

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04/20/22 • 46 min

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BioHacked | 7. Cease and Desist

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04/13/22 • 36 min

A grandmother, a granddaughter, and one anonymous donor's fight to maintain his privacy. What happens when a genetic test creates a family rift?

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04/13/22 • 36 min

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Introducing BioHacked: Family Secrets

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01/26/22 • 2 min

In the age of DNA, not many things can stay buried forever. BioHacked S1: Family Secrets, explores how at-home genetic testing is upending the baby business, and putting the children of anonymous sperm and egg donors into direct conflict with the industry that created them. Coming March 9th.

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01/26/22 • 2 min

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How many episodes does All Relative: Defining Diego have?

All Relative: Defining Diego currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does All Relative: Defining Diego cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts and Relationships.

What is the most popular episode on All Relative: Defining Diego?

The episode title 'BioHacked | 1. Pandora’s Box' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on All Relative: Defining Diego?

The average episode length on All Relative: Defining Diego is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of All Relative: Defining Diego released?

Episodes of All Relative: Defining Diego are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of All Relative: Defining Diego?

The first episode of All Relative: Defining Diego was released on Jan 26, 2022.

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