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DNA Discoveries

DNA Discoveries

Edward Looney

Did you do your DNA test to find out if you’re Irish? If you are like the host, Edward Looney, that’s why he spit in a tube and sent it off to the lab. He ended up finding family he never knew he had. This is a podcast about people who discovered family– parents, brothers, cousins. Listen for heart warming and tear jerking stories about DNA Discoveries that have changed lives.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best DNA Discoveries episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to DNA Discoveries for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite DNA Discoveries episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ken shares his adoption story on this episode of DNA Discoveries and reveals a shocking fact he didn't know until he began this process.

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Mike knew from early on that he was adopted. Not knowing anything about his family health history, he looked for information about his biological family the old fashioned way in the 1990's. His discovery of information didn't stop then, because the technological advancements with DNA and its popularity, allowed him to discover much more in recent years.

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DNA Discoveries - Introducing DNA Discoveries
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07/18/20 • 5 min

Edward Looney introduces a new podcast about finding family through the popular dna test kits and looks forward to the many stories that will be shared by his guests.

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Chrysta Bilton recently penned her memoir titled "Normal Family: On Truth, Love, and How I Met My 35 Siblings" with Little, Brown and Company. She shares many stories of her life growing up and then the shocking realization that she had over 35 siblings from donor conception. At first resisting the new family, Chrysta eventually warms up to these siblings, who she now calls family. Hear her share about her life and experiences in this conversation with Edward Looney.

Chrysta's website: (https://www.chrystabilton.com/

Buy Normal Family: https://www.amazon.com/Normal-Family-Truth-Love-Siblings/dp/0316536547/

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Kim's presumed father died before she was born. Years later she took her autosomal dna test and learned her father was her mother's best friend's brother. She shares her story of finding family in this episode of DNA Discoveries.

Share your story by emailing [email protected] or visiting https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact

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In this episode, Lisa shares her story of how she came to know about a new family member, and how she went about searching and finding information. She figured it out and has been in touch with the new found family and was able to confirm all the facts surrounding the story.

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Brandy learned at a young age her dad wasn't her dad, and that the mystery man in a vacation photo was her biological dad. She struggled to identify the man, but with lots of help and perseverance, she now knows his name and connected with a sister.

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Kenny was in his twenties and the first year of his marriage when after hearing a sermon at his church about family and identity that he knew he wanted to find his birth family. Little did he know that God already was working on the heart of his birth father. Kenny's story will fill the listener with wonder and awe.

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DNA Discoveries - Episode 35: Duane Found His Unwed Mother
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01/06/25 • 40 min

Many decades ago, unwed mothers were sent away to boarding homes and hospitals and ultimately would give their child up for adoption. Duane knew that his biological mother was one of those unwed mothers. In this episode of DNA Discoveries, Duane shares how he went about finding her, the reactions of his adoptive family, and other discoveries he found along the way.

Contact Edward and express your interest in sharing your story on an episode:

E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/dnadiscoveriespod
Host site: [dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm ](dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm)

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Kristi knew she was adopted and wanted to search for her birth parents. Her test yielded results which helped her find additional blessings along the way. Kristi shares the ups and downs of her search with us today.

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FAQ

How many episodes does DNA Discoveries have?

DNA Discoveries currently has 38 episodes available.

What topics does DNA Discoveries cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Podcasts, Relationships and Dna.

What is the most popular episode on DNA Discoveries?

The episode title 'Episode 13: What Ken Learned About Himself When He Did a DNA Test' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on DNA Discoveries?

The average episode length on DNA Discoveries is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of DNA Discoveries released?

Episodes of DNA Discoveries are typically released every 20 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of DNA Discoveries?

The first episode of DNA Discoveries was released on Jul 18, 2020.

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