Have you ever wondered how a detective's expertise can solve mysteries beyond crime scenes, particularly in unraveling personal DNA dramas?

This episode of Family Twist features a compelling discussion with Christine, a retired police officer turned law enforcement trainer, who intertwines her professional skills with her personal journey through DNA discovery. Learn how DNA technology not only solves crimes but also uncovers deep family secrets.

How DNA Technology Unveils Family Secrets and Solves Cold Cases

Listeners will gain:

• Insight into the integration of DNA technology in solving law enforcement cases and personal ancestries.
• Strategies for approaching personal and familial identities uncovered through DNA testing, including handling unexpected discoveries.
• Motivation from Christine's personal story of resilience and her mission to educate law enforcement agencies on the power of DNA in solving cold cases.

Tune in to discover how DNA technology bridges the gap between past mysteries and present truths, and explore the profound impact of genetic discovery both in law enforcement and one’s personal life.

Connect with Christine:

www.GeneticGenealogyForLawEnforcement.com

www.warrantedstore.com

www.NationalCertifiedGeneticGenealogist.com

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Have you ever wondered how connecting with others who share your journey could transform your healing process?

1. Community and Connection: Understand the profound impact of connecting with others who share similar experiences and the role of community in the healing process.
2. Healing Through Shared Stories: Learn how sharing personal stories in a supportive environment can lead to significant emotional breakthroughs and a sense of belonging.
3. Practical Insights for Organizing Retreats: Gain insights into the structure and evolution of Hyrith's retreats, offering a model for those interested in creating similar support networks.

Join us for this heartwarming episode and discover the transformative power of community in healing from surprising DNA discoveries.

How Community and Retreats Transform Adoptee and NPE Journeys

Benefits of Tuning In:

• Connect on a Deeper Level: Learn how personal histories and family discoveries resonate emotionally and psychologically, impacting personal growth and identity.
• Understand the Power of DNA Testing: Gain insights into how modern technology can unveil hidden family connections, changing lives by bridging the gap between the past and present.
• Explore the Emotional Landscape of Discovery: Listen to heartfelt stories that illustrate the complex emotions involved in meeting biological family members, from the initial shock to the potential for newfound relationships.

Don’t miss out on this poignant exploration of heritage and healing. Click play now to uncover the deep emotional impact of DNA discoveries and adoption stories on Family Twist.

Guest link: https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com/

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What happens when two siblings, separated at birth and living just miles apart, discover each other 40 years later?

This episode of Family Twist is a heartfelt journey into the lives of Natalie and Ryan, siblings who discovered each other's existence after 40 years apart. Their story not only uncovers hidden family secrets but also explores the complexities of identity, family bonds, and the impact of unexpected relationships that form later in life.

Reunited After 40 Years: Siblings Discover Each Other Just Miles Apart

Listeners will gain:

• An insightful look into the emotional and logistical challenges that come with discovering and connecting with lost family members.
• Strategies for navigating the complexities of newfound relationships, including how to integrate these relationships into existing family dynamics.
• Inspiration from Natalie and Ryan's journey of reconnection, highlighting the importance of family, however it is formed, in shaping personal identity and providing emotional support.

Dive into this moving episode to understand the power of family connections and the profound impact they can have on personal growth and healing. Discover how reuniting can transform lives by listening now!

Guest link:

Natalie's and Ryan's story is front page news: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/living/article253205998.html

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Family Twist Episode 33: DNA Investigator with a 100 Percent Success Rate

Our guest this episode is Shayna Landry, a forensic genealogist and private investigator a.k.a. DNA detective. You may have seen Shayna on Netflix’s docuseries, "I Just Killed My Dad," where she used her DNA expertise to assist the investigation. Shayna shares her experience finding her birth father via DNA, and how she uses that discovery to help others on their adoption/found family journeys.

"Every time I'm able to give someone their answers, it cures a little piece of my broken heart," Shayna said. "I cry with my clients; I laugh with my clients. Most times, we walk away with a friendship. Everyone is on an island and friends and family don't understand.

Guest Bio:

Shayna Landry has solved hundreds of DNA mysteries over the years using the expertise in Genetic Genealogy and Investigation that she acquired while digging deeper into her own DNA to find her biological father. Shayna has assisted in the following using Professional Facial Recognition Software:

• Helped Desperate Family Members Identify Internet Scams (Catfish) Cases
• Assisted Law Enforcement Agencies identify Criminals
• Identified People listed in NAMUS as Unidentified
• Identified Victims of Current & Ongoing Crimes

Contact Shayna:

[email protected]

https://shaynalandry.com/

http://www.tfvwalker.org/

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Ever wondered how discovering your true heritage could reshape your sense of identity?

Join hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce in this emotionally compelling episode of Family Twist as they dive into Shari Leid's remarkable adoption story. From being found in a parking lot in Seoul, South Korea, to being raised by Japanese-American parents in Seattle, Shari's journey is filled with unique challenges and profound discoveries. This episode explores her lifelong quest for identity, the emotional complexities of her adoption experience, and the ongoing search for her biological roots.

From Seoul to Seattle: An Adoptee’s Search for Her True Identity

Listener Benefits:

1. Understand the emotional impact and challenges of growing up adopted, through firsthand narratives.
2. Learn about the resources and approaches available for tracing biological roots, including DNA testing and international searches.
3. Gain insights into the complexity of identity formation when one’s heritage is initially unknown.

Tune into this episode to discover how the quest for familial roots can profoundly affect personal identity and why embracing this journey might be the key to unlocking your own story.

Guest bio

Shari Leid is a certified and professionally insured Life Coach, a Core Dynamic Specialist, graduate of the Happiness Studies Academy, author of three highly acclaimed books, "The 50/50 Friendship Flow," "Make Your Mess Your Message" and "Ask Yourself This", Certified Member of the International Coaching Federation, a member of the Washington State Bar Association, a Board Member of WWIN (Washington Women In Need) and a President's Circle Member of The Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, Contributor Circle Member of the Seattle Art Museum, 2023 Volunteer Community Leader for Seattle Dances benefiting Plymouth Housing.

Connect with Shari: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/

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