Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise Family


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In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Eve Sturges, therapist, writer, and host of the podcast Everything’s Relative, to share her powerful journey through the twists and turns of family discovery. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered life-changing truths about her origins — and embarked on a heartfelt road trip across the country to meet three newly discovered half-siblings.

Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise Family

Corey and Eve discuss the emotional complexity of finding new family later in life, the courage it takes to lean into truth instead of running from it, and how those unexpected revelations can simultaneously shatter and rebuild your sense of identity. Eve opens up about the vulnerability of meeting strangers who are somehow your closest relatives — and what it really means to redefine the word "family."

They also explore the deeply relatable moments of grief, anger, connection, and humor that come with uncovering hidden family secrets — a journey Corey and Kendall know all too well.

Topics Discussed:

  • Eve’s DNA discovery and cross-country sibling reunion trip
  • The emotional stages of a family twist: shock, grief, acceptance, and joy
  • Finding strength and resilience when your origin story is rewritten
  • The power of storytelling in healing and community building
  • Overlapping themes between Eve's journey and Kendall's family discovery
  • How 'Everything’s Relative' amplifies voices navigating the messy beauty of NPE, adoption, and donor-conceived experiences

Resources Mentioned:

  • Everything’s Relative Podcast: Listen Here
  • Eve’s Website: Visit Here
  • Support organizations for NPE, adoptees, and DNA surprise discoveries

Connect with Family Twist:

  • Family Twist Podcast
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Eve Sturges is a therapist, writer, and host of the acclaimed podcast Everything’s Relative, where she shares real stories of DNA discoveries, surprise family revelations, and the evolving meaning of identity. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered a deeply personal family secret that propelled her into the growing community of NPE (Not Parent Expected) individuals, adoptees, and donor-conceived people.

With humor, heart, and honesty, Eve uses her platform to foster healing, connection, and empowerment for anyone navigating a new version of their family story. When she’s not podcasting or working with therapy clients, Eve loves writing, road-tripping, and embracing the unpredictable beauty of life’s unexpected turns.

Learn more at evesturges.la and everythingrelativepodcast.com.

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