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Couch Genes
Sex, Lies & The Truth
A therapist and genealogical investigator narrate interviews with real people about their experiences with shocking DNA revelations like paternity fraud, Non-Paternal Events (NPE), donor conceptions and adoptions, whether discovered by a commercial DNA test or a known disclosure. Using a blend of humor, education and awe, these two friends make sense of one of the fastest growing segments of popular culture - the surprise DNA discovery. Hosted by Christina Bryan Fitzgibbons and Jodi Klugman-Rabb.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 68 ratings
Great Podcast, Great Hosts
I binge-listened to every Sex, Lies & the Truth podcast I could find during the summer of 2020 after I discovered my NPE status. Hearing the stories of others in similar situations to mine gave me valuable information, insight, comfort and determination. Thank you for addressing many...Read full review »
USARoadWarrior via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/14/21
Great Discussions!
I discovered I was an NPE in February 2019 just ten days before I turned 31 and four months before my wedding. My mom is an NPE also and I discovered I was an NPE while helping my mom find her biological father. There are several NPE’s on my newly discovered biological paternal side as well. ...Read full review »
NPE Alicia via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/19
This podcast series really helps me to understand the attitudes and the psychology of how someone meets biological parents discovered through DNA. I love the interviews and anecdotes.
tmcbride51 via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 12/17/18
Recent Episodes
Zach did not have a good relationship with his father. So bad was it that Zach found himself fantasizing about having a new dad. Maybe that was some sort of intuition of what was to come when he finally took a commercial DNA test that proved there was a new beginning out there for him.
Published 05/09/22
Published 05/09/22
We have christened Lynn our first “crowded MPE”, there were that many people involved with her conception and cover up.  Lynn talks about her unusual origin story, struggles with identity and family dynamics.  And shares her one secret weapon to deal with the challenges.
Published 03/22/22
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