Episodes
Great great show today about Christy and Tara...I am not giving you any more clues, check it out!!!Christy's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnesswork_w_christy or click hereDon's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev or click hereTo get in touch with Don email [email protected] me out on instagram
Published 10/06/24
Published 10/06/24
This episode features Laurie. An ancestry DNA test led to her to find the truth, that her dad was part of one of the biggest porn enterprises in the world.Click here to find her on tiktok @wanderlust_rn_lifeClick here to find Don on tiktokTo email Don [email protected]
Published 09/26/24
I "help" my friend John find out his truth. This episode taught me, that isn't always a pleasant thing.If you wanna get in touch with Don email me at [email protected]
Published 09/15/24
This is a very special episode about Stacy. She has a shocking story and I won't go to any details here but please check it out. Stacy's 2 tik tok accounts are https://www.tiktok.com/@dnastorytime?_t=8oauNwhRjTO&_r=1andhttps://www.tiktok.com/@stacyvargasnpe?_t=8oauGY54o5y&_r=1Her website is https://tropicalteeshop.com/You can get in touch with Dawn to help with figuring out who biological family is and more here.... https://www.sunrisedna.com/To follow Don on Tik tok ht...
Published 08/05/24
Here's another great episode of Missing Pieces NPE Life. This is about Emily, daughter of Russian immigrants who finds she's the family secret.Missing Pieces has a Tik Tok account. http://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3evPlease follow me there.If you want to get in touch with Don (or in this case Emily) contact me at [email protected] or on instagram NPE_LIFE_podcastPlease leave a review. Like, follow, all that schizzle.
Published 06/30/24
Welcome to another special episode of our show. To donate to (or share) the Road Trip please go to https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-everythings-relative-roadtrip#storyHere is a link to Eve's Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-relative-with-eve-sturges/id1459167540Go to Eve's website for all kinds of stuff, including resources for MPEs...https://www.evesturges.la/everythings-relative-podcast/To email Don it's [email protected] follow the show on instagram &...
Published 06/08/24
Hi, welcome to this very special episode. This is a series of quick interviews I recorded at the Untangling Our Roots summit in Denver. Put on by Right to Know and NAAP It was amazing!! I had a blast and it was so good meeting so many of you.Check it out!! Please share with another person!!To reach out to Don email him at [email protected] or you can find us on instagram....npe_life_podcast
Published 05/19/24
Welcome to another incredible story on Missing Pieces. I think the episode names speaks for itself. Jackie is amazing and I am so happy he shared his story with me.To find the article I spoke about in the Israel Times click hereTo visit Professor Turi King's page its http://turiking.co.uk/To get in touch with Don email him at [email protected] you can follow the show in instagram Npe_life_podcastFor more information about Untangling Our Roots Summit click hereTo read the bio Jackie spoke ab...
Published 04/23/24
Welcome to another exciting episode!! A lot of adopted kids fantasize about who their "real" parents. Famous actor, rock start, royalty... But usually that's not the case, usually they turn out to be regular folks...but not on today's episode. Check it out. Angie's instagram is angieb_2003 To get more info about the Untangling Our Roots Summit click here To email Don - [email protected] or check me out on instagram at NPE_life_podcast
Published 04/12/24
Welcome to another episode of  Missing Pieces NPE Life.  Today's episode is great. I am not going to describe it because I don't want to give anything away. And in a way, I am testing if episode descriptions even matter. To register or get more info about Untangling Our Root, the summit that unites NPEs, LDAs, and DCPs  please go to https://untanglingourroots.org/ To get in touch with don please email Don NPE at iCloud (trying to fool the spammers) To follow us on insta please go to...
Published 03/18/24
This is part 2 of Jen and Kristle's journey.  Please listen to Doppelgängers, the previous episode first. This one will make no sense if you haven't listened to that one yet. To Follow Jen and Kristle on instagram its Dearcrystaldnasisters https://www.instagram.com/dearcrystaldnasisters/ If you live in Northern Michigan and you're an NPE, DCP or LDA, and would like to meet with the Nomi group, please contact Sherri at  [email protected] To hear Lily's podcast called NPE...
Published 03/04/24
Hi On the episode of Missing Pieces we hear the stories of Jen and Kristle. Two doppelgängers, join us as we learn how their paths merged. They look alike, the sound alike. They act alike. Check it out. To find out more about the Untangling Our Roots summit click here. Register now so you can save money.
Published 02/27/24
On today's episode I interview Jeff Frame, you might remember him for the episodes Phone call with Mom. Part 1 and 2. They are incredible fly on the wall moments when he calls his mom 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad. For the first time, he tells his story, with me in person.  We've both have been trying to do this for over a year. Part 1 Part 2 To see Jeff do stand up live in Valencia Ca on Valentines Day 2024 get info here at JRs comdedy club Jeff directs and stars in a...
Published 02/09/24
On today's episode I have the amazing actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr on the show. He opened an envelope when he was 15 years old and got a surprise that would change his life.  That was the day his Oscar winning father, Ed Begley, revealed a family secret. Ed Begley Jr has a new book out called To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It!: A Memoir. You can buy it on Amazon or wherever you buy books. To reach Don you can email him at DonNPE at iCloud dot com. I have been getting...
Published 02/04/24
On today's episode we hear Diane Bazella tell her story of her 40 year quest to find her correct birth parents.  To contact Diane you can email her at [email protected] To contact Don you can email him at [email protected] or you can follow and leave a message on his instagram NPE Life Podcast Don't forget to register for the Summit!!! See you in Denver!! Untangling Our Roots To support this podcast you can buy Missing Pieces Swag at www.missingpieces.printify.me
Published 01/27/24
If you listened to this and it ended after the word "bingo" at 48 minutes and then gets cut-off. Please listened again. There was a weird glitch. The episode is 58 minutes long.  On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person. To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.me TO get in touch with Don you can...
Published 01/21/24
On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area and we recorded in person. To help support this podcast please visit... https://missingpieces.printify.me TO get in touch with Don you can email him at [email protected] To follow me this podcast on instagram please click here If you want to get in touch with Deanna, you  can email her at [email protected]
Published 01/21/24
Happy New Year... this episode is a great story. Not to ruin the surprise but Jessica is a Triple NPE. Three times she was lied to about her true identity. Is that a record? The previous episode she mentions is called Jackie and Shannon Season 1 Episode 3. Check it out it's a good one. To get in touch with Jessica she's on instagram as jesigirl89 To get in touch with Don on instagram it's Npe_life_podcast Or you can email me at [email protected] Thanks everyone and have a safe and...
Published 12/31/23
Brett never met his dad but was always told he died in a shoot out with the LAPD.  Another DNA surprise story that happened to someone Don knew in real life. Join us in this heartwarming episode. To get in touch with Don please email at [email protected]. On Instagram his handle is NPE_Life_Podcast If you want to get in touch with Brett email him at [email protected] on instagram he's gr8fullyherenow To register or get add'l info on Untangling Our Roots Summit go to...
Published 12/17/23
Welcome to Mystery Guest - Today I interview someone who does a lot for our community. I don't want to tell you who she is because I want you to focus on her amazing story.  Have a listen... (note I do tell you at the end of the episode) To contact don you can email me at [email protected] To check out or register for the Untangling Our Roots summit I spoke about go to https://untanglingourroots.org Check out Right to Know at https://righttoknow.us Check out my insta at...
Published 12/02/23
In this episode I have a candid talk with my friend Dana. She is the wife of a man who suddenly found out he fathered a child unbeknownst to him when he was 21. She is also adopted and also she found out...well I don't want to ruin the surprise. Listen to the episode. It's a great one. To reach Don you can email me at [email protected] To reach me on instagram click here Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
Published 11/22/23
Hi Everyone welcome to season 4 of the show. My seasons mean absolutely nothing. They start and stop every time I get to 13 episodes. On today's show we have Aimee from DNAngels She does these cool little tiktoks about some of the cases she's worked on. She helps folks find their biological parents. For free. And she talks about some of these cases in theses short little tiktok videos which also are on their instagram. And I love them. You can watch these on tiktok, their account is ...
Published 11/15/23
In this very intimate episode Don shares about 3 things... 1) A dream he had where his bio father appeared 2) Tells you how to explain to folks your need to find biological family. 3) Don has a recorded conversation with his  birth certificate father the day his father found out that Don wasn't his biological child. Follow the show on instagram. Or leave us a message there. If you think your story would be a good fit for our podcast (and you haven't been on any other podcast) email Don at...
Published 11/01/23
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Gina Daniel... she's a therapist and NPE and an all around good person. We speak mostly about newly found family. She's 5 years into her journey and I'm 2 years into mine. Some of the things mentioned in this episode.... Click here to listen to Gina's story on NPE Stories, Lily Wood's podcast. Her episode first appeared on Jan 12 2020.  If you're in Pennsylvania and need a therapist or other outpatient mental health help please go to...
Published 10/08/23