In Part 2 of our first episode, Mike Sanders shares the life-changing family secret his mother revealed in her final days, a truth that challenged everything he thought he knew about where he came from. As he grapples with disbelief, anger, and curiosity, Mike reflects on what it means to uncover hidden pieces of your past and how the search for understanding can reshape your sense of identity.

In the premiere episode of Origin of Me, we sit down with Mike Sanders, an attorney, devoted father, and passionate traveler. Born in 1958 in a small Illinois town, Mike reflects on his upbringing, the lineage that shaped him, and the deep love for family that continues to echo across generations.