In this deeply moving episode of DNA Discoveries, we unpack an incredible story of childhood trauma, resilience, and unexpected family reunions. Our guest grew up with an absent father, a struggling single mother, and no siblings—always “bracing for impact.” But everything changed in 2019 when his daughters uncovered long-lost siblings in minutes.

Through DNA testing, cyber-sleuthing, and a chance encounter at a wedding, he took the leap to connect with his biological family. What started as a search for identity became a powerful love story—one that is healing not just him, but his father, his siblings, and generations of family wounds.

This episode explores the impact of childhood neglect, attachment wounds, and the power of vulnerability in the healing journey. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about loss, love, and the surprising ways family can find us when we least expect it.

E-mail: <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> 
Facebook: facebook.com/dnadiscoveriespod 
Host site: [dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm ](dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm)

In this deeply moving episode of DNA Discoveries, we unpack an incredible story of childhood trauma, resilience, and unexpected family reunions. Our guest grew up with an absent father, a struggling single mother, and no siblings—always “bracing for impact.” But everything changed in 2019 when his daughters uncovered long-lost siblings in minutes. Through DNA testing, cyber-sleuthing, and a chance encounter at a wedding, he took the leap to connect with his biological family. What started as a search for identity became a powerful love story—one that is healing not just him, but his father, his siblings, and generations of family wounds. This episode explores the impact of childhood neglect, attachment wounds, and the power of vulnerability in the healing journey. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about loss, love, and the surprising ways family can find us when we least expect it. E-mail: dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/dnadiscoveriespod Host site: [dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm ](dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm)

In this deeply moving episode of DNA Discoveries, we unpack an incredible story of childhood trauma, resilience, and unexpected family reunions. Our guest grew up with an absent father, a struggling single mother, and no siblings—always “bracing for impact.” But everything changed in 2019 when his daughters uncovered long-lost siblings in minutes.

Through DNA testing, cyber-sleuthing, and a chance encounter at a wedding, he took the leap to connect with his biological family. What started as a search for identity became a powerful love story—one that is healing not just him, but his father, his siblings, and generations of family wounds.

This episode explores the impact of childhood neglect, attachment wounds, and the power of vulnerability in the healing journey. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation about loss, love, and the surprising ways family can find us when we least expect it.

E-mail: <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> 
Facebook: facebook.com/dnadiscoveriespod 
Host site: [dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm ](dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm)

Episode 37: Jeremy Considers His DNA Discovery a Love Story

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.

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.

Episode 33: Lisa Was a Super Sleuth and Found An Uncle

Bryan and Sandra enjoyed watching tv shows about finding family. Little did they know that one day they would have a story to tell. In a joint conversation, they together share the story of Bryan finding out he had a daughter from his younger days and how as a husband and wife they accepted her into their family. Get ready for a beautiful and inspiring story! 

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Bryan and Sandra enjoyed watching tv shows about finding family. Little did they know that one day they would have a story to tell. In a joint conversation, they together share the story of Bryan finding out he had a daughter from his younger days and how as a husband and wife they accepted her into their family. Get ready for a beautiful and inspiring story! Share your story by emailing dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com or visiting https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/

Bryan and Sandra enjoyed watching tv shows about finding family. Little did they know that one day they would have a story to tell. In a joint conversation, they together share the story of Bryan finding out he had a daughter from his younger days and how as a husband and wife they accepted her into their family. Get ready for a beautiful and inspiring story! 

Share your story by emailing <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> or visiting <a href="https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact</a>

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Episode 32: Bryan and Sandra Share How, As a Couple, They Welcomed and Accepted Bryan's Daughter

Barbara has a story that you won't believe. Her mother abandoned her and her sibling in their house. Child services became involved, and several of the children were separated from each other. In her memoir "Broken Water" she shares how she searched for her ten sisters and in this episode she shares many details of her life story. It's a story of finding family! 

Buy her book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Water-Extraordinary-True-Story/dp/B0BYVFQTCR/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Water-Extraordinary-True-Story/dp/B0BYVFQTCR/</a> 
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Barbara has a story that you won't believe. Her mother abandoned her and her sibling in their house. Child services became involved, and several of the children were separated from each other. In her memoir "Broken Water" she shares how she searched for her ten sisters and in this episode she shares many details of her life story. It's a story of finding family! Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Water-Extraordinary-True-Story/dp/B0BYVFQTCR/ Share your story by emailing dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com or visiting https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/

Barbara has a story that you won't believe. Her mother abandoned her and her sibling in their house. Child services became involved, and several of the children were separated from each other. In her memoir "Broken Water" she shares how she searched for her ten sisters and in this episode she shares many details of her life story. It's a story of finding family! 

Buy her book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Water-Extraordinary-True-Story/dp/B0BYVFQTCR/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Water-Extraordinary-True-Story/dp/B0BYVFQTCR/</a> 
Share your story by emailing <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> or visiting <a href="https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact</a>

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Episode 31: Barbara Lane's Quest to Find Her Long Lost Sisters Separated in Childhood after Abandonment

I've known Robert for years since I worked in his community. He reached out on Facebook to tell me he had his own DNA Discovery and would be happy to share it on the podcast. He shares about his adoption and how he happened upon his nephew. Or did he? 

Today's episode is sponosred by Magic Mind: <a href="https://magicmind.com/dnadisco" rel="nofollow noopener">https://magicmind.com/dnadisco</a>

Share your story by emailing <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="nofollow noopener">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> or visiting <a href="https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact" rel="nofollow noopener">https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact</a>

Follow the podcast on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/</a>

I've known Robert for years since I worked in his community. He reached out on Facebook to tell me he had his own DNA Discovery and would be happy to share it on the podcast. He shares about his adoption and how he happened upon his nephew. Or did he? Today's episode is sponosred by Magic Mind: https://magicmind.com/dnadisco Share your story by emailing dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com or visiting https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/

I've known Robert for years since I worked in his community. He reached out on Facebook to tell me he had his own DNA Discovery and would be happy to share it on the podcast. He shares about his adoption and how he happened upon his nephew. Or did he? 

Today's episode is sponosred by Magic Mind: <a href="https://magicmind.com/dnadisco" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://magicmind.com/dnadisco</a>

Share your story by emailing <a href="mailto:dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">dnadiscoveriespodcast@gmail.com</a> or visiting <a href="https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dnadiscoveries.fireside.fm/contact</a>

Follow the podcast on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/DNADiscoveriesPod/</a>

Episode 30: Robert Found a Nephew...Or Did He?

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.

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.

Introducing DNA Discoveries

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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