Some new info has sprung up in my NPE world. Another possible NPE in my family. Not one of my siblings but one of my parent's siblings. Possible siblings..And also my dad has been questioning if I am really his biological son. All this and more on this very special episode of Missing Pieces.

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Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

In this episode I combine my two creative obsessions. NPE and Synanon. My guest is Sari Crawford and she's the host of the hit podcast The Sunshine Place, which tells the story of the rehab/commune/cult Synanon. You can find that wherever you listen to podcasts. You can check out sari on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/sari.s.crawford

And you can always get in touch with me on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/npe_life_podcast/ 

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

In this episode Melissa and her daughter Betty tell the story of how they found Melissa's dad. And then lost him again. Being an NPE is never easy but this story is heartbreaking really. 

Due to legal reasons and at the advice of their attorney, I couldn't say how things have worked out for them...I wish them all the best 

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

The is a quick announcement. In Season 1 Ep 5 you heard Shirley Munoz Newson tell her story of being switched at birth. Her book is finally available for a pre-sale....go to https://shirleymunoznewson.com
 and pre-order yours today!!!

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 - Art Sisters. On today's show I introduce two women who find out they are connected by DNA but also that they share things that really make us question if Nurture has anything at all to who we become. DNA speaks loudly.

My guests are Chrysta Bilton author of the amazing book, "Normal Family" where you can find wherever you buy books. Chrysta Bilton

Jennifer is from the Hudson Valley in New York and is an incredibly talented artist. You can find her website here

If you want to reach me please do so on Instagram - npe_life_podcast

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

This is part two of Jeff Frame's phone call with his mother. If you have not listened to part 1 yet please do that first or this will make no sense.  It is Season 1 Episode 11.

This call was recorded with Jeff's mom just 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad and that he had been lied to his whole life. And what's worse is that everyone else in the family knew.  In this episode the mom tells her story. About how she fell in love, got pregnant and then jilted.

Here is a link to an upcoming stand-up comedy show where Jeff will be recording a live album. If you're in Southern California please join us.

To get in touch with me go to my instagram account. NPE_life_podcast

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

In this Season 1 finale episode our very own extremely talented Cory Goodrich writes a song with Don. The song is called Hey Dad.  Don gave her a challenge to write a song that would leave a message on her bio-dad's answering machine. (She has an outgoing answering machine message of his, the only audio of his voice that she has) It's a special episode.)

The song, which is in the episode,  should be out on Apple Music and wherever you stream music in few days. I am hoping by Weds the 14th.  This is Cory's music on Apple...

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cory-goodrich/574902350

Cory's website is www.corygoodrich.com

Follow the podcast on Instagram  Npe_life_podcast

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

Finding Bio Father - Found Recordings

On this episode we have two segments, each featuring old forgotten footage of a couple of bio-dads. We explore what it means to the NPEs to have these found treasures.  Segment 1 features a cassette tape from 1974, where a bio-father plays Santa Claus. Segment 2 the only video or audio of my Bio-Father that exists is one of him in a melodrama.

Brothers in Arms on Amazon Prime

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

This episode is a recorded phone call by an NPE to his mom. Jeff Frame, a documentary filmmaker, found out 8 years ago that the abusive father he thought was his dad, wasn't. A day and a half later, he called his mom to confront her. This is that call.  No edits, just the straight phone call. It's raw, it's emotional and maybe triggering for some people.

I am not a therapist by any means and do not condone nor condemn what Jeff did or said  while he was so hurt and ripped open.  But I think hearing their conversation will deepen our understanding into the complexities of finding out your dad isn't your dad and the decisions that were made to hide that from NPEs.

You can follow Jeff on instagram @jeffmakesjokes

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .

In this episode I read an email exchange between me and this woman who hates NPEs and NPE podcasts. And I think it comes out funny. You be the judge. 

It really dumbfounds me how nasty and mean people can be and then have absolutely zero ability to see themselves.  So sit back, put on your seatbelt and get ready to hate someone. Or maybe agree with someone.

Hi Listeners, 
For news lovers everywhere. Join former BBC reporter and broadcast journalist Angela Walker as she engages in thought-provoking conversations with inspirational individuals about current affairs and under-reported issues.  She examine stories mainstream media don’t cover: issues of social justice and campaigns that aim to improve society and the world we live in.  Listen to Angela Walker in Conversation, wherever you finds podcasts .