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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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In fifth grade, Peter had an unusual encounter at school and wondered who a mysterious family member was. Years later, he would discover family on his dad's biological side. His ancestry search took him even further to find a relative no one knew about. This is Peter's DNA Discovery story of finding family.

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Larecia was on a quest to find her biological father. After many years, she finally found the answers she was looking for, and now is making up for lost time.

You can read the Guardian article at: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/nov/21/i-took-a-dna-test-and-found-a-whole-new-family

Follow Larecia on social media:
https://www.tiktok.com/@beautybuttafly/
https://www.instagram.com/mrs_boss_lady26/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/larecia.whitehead

To share your DNA Story on the podcast contact: [email protected].

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Ed had a passion for family genealogical research. He wanted to know everything about his family. When his father took a DNA test, a new mystery presented itself, and his passion for family research became genetic genealogy. Being quite the sleuth, Ed was able to identify his biological grandfather, and this new family welcomed both Ed and his dad into their clan.

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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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For most of her life, Annette Broussard Boyd called one man dad. Until they both did an ancestry test and she discovered she was not listed as his daughter. This led to a search for her biological father whom she discovered three years ago. In this episode of DNA Discoveries she outlines her search and story for the man she knows now to be her father.

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DNA Discoveries - New Episodes Beginning in September
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08/26/21 • 3 min

Have you discovered family through the DNA kits? Maybe it is time for you to share your story? DNA Discoveries is now recruiting new interviewees. Allow Edward Looney to help you tell your story with the rest of the world!

Contact via [email protected] or via the Contact feature on dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm

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Edward Looney interviews Chera who shares about her discovery of her half-sister and how they accidently surprised their biological father with the news on his birthday.

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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 36 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 19 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of DNA Discoveries?

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

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