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What happens when you pair a woman searching for her birth family with an uncle who’s all-in for the ride? You get Team Red: Kayli and Dan, standouts from Season 15 of BYUtv’s Relative Race, and this episode of Family Twist dives into every twist, turn, and tearjerking reunion from their epic 10-day journey.

Team Red and the Ultimate Family Plot Twist

Kayli, adopted at birth, had lingering questions about her origins. Dan, her biological uncle and instant teammate, helped chase those answers across the country—one challenge, one stranger-turned-relative, one emotional reckoning at a time. Together, they uncovered family secrets, rewrote narratives, and reminded us why DNA alone doesn't make a family—love, courage, and showing up do.

Whether you’re an adoptee, part of an NPE journey, or just someone who believes in the power of second chances, this episode will hit home.

What You’ll Hear:

• How Kayli and Dan became Team Red on Relative Race
• Behind-the-scenes insight from their 10-day trek
• The most emotional moments (including the relatives they didn’t expect to meet)
• What it’s like to experience real-time family discovery on national TV
• How the experience changed their lives—and their family trees

Quote Highlights:

“I didn’t realize how much I needed this until I was in it.” – Kayli

“When Kayli asked me to join her, I didn’t hesitate. And I’m glad I didn’t.” – Dan

Resources & Links:

Watch Season 15 of Relative Race: BYUtv.org

Follow us for more stories of unexpected family: familytwistpodcast.com