Family Twist: A Podcast Exploring DNA Surprises and Family Secrets

The Fertility Industry’s Dark Secret, Told by Two of Its Kids


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This episode nearly vanished. Literally. When Corey bumped into fellow podcaster Jeremy Bryant at a New England podcast event, he recognized his voice before placing his face. Then it hit him, they had already recorded an episode of Family Twist with Jeremy, but somehow, that recording got lost.

So here it is. Jeremy’s story is about learning he was donor-conceived, discovering a growing list of half-siblings, and reconciling that truth after the father who raised him had already passed. It’s also about navigating what happens when the story you’ve always been told turns out to be wrong. Also, Jeremy hosts a paranormal podcast, so yes, you may hear something strange in the background.

The second half of the episode features an update with Jeremy’s half-sister Amber. Her discovery led to a national media moment. Amber is the creator of Biohacked, both a podcast and a documentary project about donor conception, secrecy, and the need for reform in the fertility industry. She also created a welcome packet for new half-siblings, because when your biological father helped conceive dozens of people, there is some onboarding involved.

Together, Jeremy and Amber offer two very different reactions to the same truth. One chose peace. One chose action. Both are unforgettable.

The Fertility Industry’s Dark Secret, Told by Two of Its Kids

Topics Covered
  • Jeremy’s discovery story and the moment his mom told him the truth
  • Grieving a lost parent while uncovering a second one
  • What happens when you meet your biological father after a DNA surprise
  • Amber’s origin story, and how it unraveled completely
  • From being called a “miracle baby” to finding out the truth
  • Creating a welcome packet for incoming half-siblings
  • How donor-conceived people are fighting for regulation, recognition, and rights
  • The emotional fallout of secrecy in the fertility industry

Resources Mentioned
  • Jeremy’s podcast, Paranormal the New Normal
  • Amber’s podcast and documentary project, Biohacked
  • Donor Conceived Community (donorconceivedcommunity.org)
  • NPR and other national media coverage of Amber’s story

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