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Half of Us

Half of Us

Ally, Jeremy, Meg, Shannon

Welcome to Half of Us - the second chapter of the original groundbreaking podcast Half of Me. In this new chapter, join Ally, Jeremy, Meg and Shannon as they talk about what it's like to be donor conceived half siblings that met in their twenties. They'll talk about genetics, nature vs. nurture, and redefining family. Archived Half of Me episodes will still live on in this podcast stream.
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Half of Us - Update!

Update!

Half of Us

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09/21/19 • 54 min

WOW it's been a minute... here's a (not so) brief update on what I've been up to over the last several weeks. Spoiler alert: new brother, Google is my worst enemy, and I have a plan for getting pregnant!

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Half of Us - Aidan

Aidan

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06/02/19 • 45 min

Meet Aidan: a fellow donor conceived individual who is making waves in the podcasting world. Aidain is the host of DIBS, another great podcast about all things DC. Find the link below!
Mentioned in the episode:
Check out DIBS: Welcome to the Family.
Visit our website. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at [email protected].
Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Jeremy

Jeremy

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02/17/19 • 14 min

Ally, Jeremy and Chris all meet to talk about when Jeremy discovered that he, after knowing his whole life that he was donor conceived, has the potential to find siblings through online DNA testing.
Visit https://halfofmepodcast.com or email [email protected].

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Half of Us - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Half of Us
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05/03/22 • 1 min

The next chapter of Half of Me is coming very soon! Stay tuned for details. For more info, follow us at @halfofuspod on Instagram!

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Half of Us - Meet the Siblings
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05/29/22 • 45 min

Here we go again!
New logo. New topics. NEW HOSTS!
Join Ally, Jeremy, Shannon and Meg - all half siblings - as they talk all things donor conception, family, and more.
In this episode, Ally will catch you up on her life since the last episode and will introduce you to THREE of her half siblings - all from the same donor.
We are so excited to share with you the next chapter - welcome to Half of Us!
Follow us on Instagram. Email us at [email protected]
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Jodie - Mom of our Half Brothers
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06/12/22 • 21 min

Meet Jodie - recipient parent and mom to our half brothers, Greg and Joe!
Jodie talks about her path to using a sperm donor, what the selection process was like for her, and her thoughts on Greg and Joe connecting with 20+ half siblings and the donor. Thanks for chatting with us, Jodie!
Follow us on Instagram. Email us at [email protected]
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Elly - A 66 Year Old Secret
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07/17/22 • 64 min

Elly lived sixty-six years of her life without know that her parents used a "DNA Contributor" to have her, back in the days before sperm donation was publicized as a viable option for couples facing infertility.
Listen as Elly talks about her discovery, her DNA Contributor, and how her understanding of family has shifted.
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Email us at [email protected]
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Michaela

Michaela

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07/28/19 • 64 min

Meet Michaela, a donor conceived adult. Michaela talks about the benefits of taking time to think and process, the hunt for her donor relatives, and what's helpful/not helpful when talking to someone who is donor conceived.
Mentioned in the episode:
Visit our website. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at [email protected].
Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Chelsey - Half Sister from the Same Mister
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06/26/22 • 46 min

Meet Chelsey, our half sister from the same mister.
Chelsey has a unique perspective about what finding out you are donor conceived in your 20s can be like. Does it change everything? Does it change anything?
Chelsey - thanks for chatting with us!

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Email us at [email protected]
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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Half of Us - Greg and Joe

Greg and Joe

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04/07/19 • 61 min

Greg and Joe, full brothers from the same biological mom and sperm donor, never gave too much thought to their biological roots. That is, until, we came knocking! Listen as Ally "meets" her half brother Joe for the first time, catches up for the second time with Greg, and laugh with them as they talk about their vastly different experiences.
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Check out the Half of Me Podcast Instagram for the chart that Ally, Greg and Joe look at in the episode.
Register for the NYU conference on The Ethics of Donor Conception here. Registration is free but required.
Visit our website. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Email us at [email protected].
Art by WoodsTAK - Instagram // Etsy
Music by Wizard of Loneliness, Courtesy of Halcyon Tapes

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FAQ

How many episodes does Half of Us have?

Half of Us currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does Half of Us cover?

The podcast is about Genetics, Society & Culture, Kids & Family, Personal Journals, Family, Podcasts and Dna.

What is the most popular episode on Half of Us?

The episode title 'Q&A 2: Telling Extended Family' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Half of Us?

The average episode length on Half of Us is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of Half of Us released?

Episodes of Half of Us are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Half of Us?

The first episode of Half of Us was released on Feb 14, 2019.

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