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Jodi’s story and candid conversation with Christina continues in this second part to the series. Not one to talk about herself often, Jodi opens up about trust issues she never knew she had and the effects of the discovery on family dynamics that haunt her to this day.  If you ever wondered how a therapist would handle upsetting family dynamics, this is your opportunity to compare what you would do.  Equal parts heartwarming acceptance from new family, and estrangement from known family,...

In the Season 3 finale, we are pleased to present actor, comic, motivational speaker, author and NPE, Tom Dreesen.  Tom began his career as one half of the first black and white comedy duo with Tim Reid, went on to hold roles on tv and film, hosted the Tonight Show in David Letterman’s absence and opened for some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names, including Frank Sinatra whom he developed a very close relationship with.    Despite a long list of professional accolades, Tom’s...

Eve Sturges is a therapist who was minding her own business until a life-changing message found its way to her, making her an NPE. She talks about resilience, synchronicity, the inevitability of life-changing news, and the repairs she made with her parents. Learn more about Eve’s LA-based therapy practice at www.evesturges.la and her podcast Everything’s Relative where you listen to podcasts. Do you, or someone you know, want to be featured on an episode of Sex, Lies & the Truth?  Get...

Richard always had a hunch he was not his father's son.  This is the story of the ultimate discovery based on intuition and the changes in identity and family dynamics that result.  Get to know Richard and his family and how he's dealt with this life changing revelation. If you, or someone you know, would like to be featured on the podcast contact Jodi or Christina at www.sexliesandthetruth.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

As a co-host of the podcast, Jodi has given snippets of her NPE experience alongside the guests, and in the episode with her brother Sean in season one.  In this first installment of a multi-part series, we take a deep dive into Jodi's story of TWO NPE revelations with three dads, and how Christina guided her through the process.  Jodi speaks candidly about family dynamics and emotional turmoil, giving you a peak behind the curtain, if you will. Jodi merged the personal experience of being an...

Libby Copeland writes extensively about the NPE experience in her new book The Lost Family. Have questions about the origins of the various commercial DNA testing companies? She's got the answers. Wonder how the discovery of falsified parentage will affect society? Libby's on it. This isn't your typical Sex, Lies and The Truth episode.

Christina and Jodi are back with a new format after a long, unexpected hiatus.  Sometimes life gets in the way, which no one understands better than someone who discovered a surprise DNA revelation, like an NPE.   Alecia was a woman minding her own business, rehabbing after a significant medical surgery, when she discovered she wasn't the daughter of the man who raised her.  The search for her father took some twists and turns, involved rejection, misdirection and eventually a sense of family...

We promised a sequel to Katie and Joe From the Shore and here it is!  In this episode, you will learn if Joe is really Katie's father, the fall out with her mom and the lasting impact the discovery has made for Katie - hint - grief isn't just for those who lost someone through death. Be sure to listen to the end for another surprise, this time about Katie herself. We love surprises, now that our own DNA surprises are out of the way! Learn more about Jodi's work with fellow NPE and Parental...

Our second episode of season two is a fascinating story told by author and NPE, BK.  BK is far along in her process of discovering family and identity so tells her story with a soothing calm to make you feel your mind was just massaged. Learn about tenacity, gambling, the importance of the Social Security Administration and what happens when the other shoe drops.  If you believe in the paranormal we have an added bit at the end just for you. BK writes as well as she speaks so you'll love her...

It’s all in the family with episode 1 of season 2. Karen shares her story of NPE discovery – discovering she Jewish while traveling on a train in Europe, what it was like engaging mom in the truth, and learning about her biological father from three new brothers. One of those brothers shares his discovery of Karen and how he and his siblings found a stronger bond amongst themselves from finding her.  Karen’s cousin also shares the perspective of the new family being contacted, with advice on...

Jodi calls it intuition, adoption work refers to it as the inalienable bond of biology.  The undeniable but perplexing instinct that we don't fit in seems to play a big role in many Parental Identifier/NPE experiences.  Sky Nelson-Isaacs, physicist and musician, explains his theory on synchronicity and flow and how it relates to healing the pain of disconnection and grief - central characteristics of discovering misled and falsified parentage. Fresh off the release of his new book, Living in...

Most people freak out when they discover DNA revelations like your parent really isn't your biological parent.  Catherine did that too, but transitioned that feeling into an online support community for Not Parent Expected (what I call Parental Identity Discovery™) called DNA NPE Gateway on Facebook.  It has received a ton of national media attention ranging from articles in the Atlantic to appearances on Dr. Oz, CBS This Morning and The Today Show, to name a few. Catherine joins the podcast...

Join the wild and funny ride as we learn from Aaryn the surprising benefits of scouring through phone books to find her biological father.  Aaryn has a rich history spanning intergenerational custody, foster care and biological family that will warm your heart.  We know not all family relationships are sunshine and roses, but the relationship Aaryn has with her newly discovered biological sister, Jen, is everything you want it to be.  If this one doesn't get you wanting to research more of...

Jodi discovered her own DNA story in 2017, when she met her older brother, Sean. In this episode Sean talks with the dynamic duo over the phone about the impact of discovering hidden family on the kids and spouses as well as finding his secret sister. Jodi and Sean's story is a happy one, where everyone feels better for having met one another and is nurturing a strong bond.  It's unusual in that happy ending, but every happy ending comes with some struggle. Learn more about Jodi's work with...

Anthony discovers he's Christina's cousin and wins the genealogy jackpot when she tracks down his biological parents.  Anthony talks about the outcome of a night on the river, what it feels like to be a secret, and being adopted.  Finding biological parents isn't always sunshine and roses; being in reunion is tricky business for some people - especially when they're not honest about the facts. Learn more about Jodi's work with fellow NPE and Parental Identity Discovery™...

Anthony appeared in Christina's ancestry profile one day, triggering their eventual meeting and help from the world's best investigative genealogist.  Anthony explains what it's like to be a secret, the surprise outcome from a night at the river and being adopted. Learn why Christina's family seems pretty damn cool - reunion with bio mom is very different from bio dad. Learn more about Jodi's work with fellow NPE and Parental Identity Discovery™...

Join hip psychotherapist, Jodi Klugman-Rabb, LMFT and Investigative Genealogist, Christina Fitzgibbons as they explore the shocking results of commercial DNA tests: misled, falsified or hidden parentage. From sex, to the lie and the eventual truth we explore what makes Non-Parental Events (NPE) or Parental Identity Discovery™ and who the real people are behind them. Contact Jodi at www.jkrabb.com or www.parentalidentitydiscovery.com Contact Christina at www.myhoodieproject.com

In this episode you will meet AJ, an adoptee who survived a heart attack and used it as motivation to find the biological family he always wondered about. He'll explain the process of balancing the known/adoptive family while searching for and meeting the biological family and the amazing outcome.  Learn more about AJ's work to help adoptees and support heart health at www.adrianjones.me Learn more about Jodi's work with fellow NPE and Parental Identity Discovery™ at www.jkrabb.com or...

Join hip psychotherapist Jodi Klugman-Rabb, LMFT and Investigative Genealogist Christina Fitzgibbons as they explore Jonathon's story of discovering he's the father of a 30 year old woman. Commercial DNA tests reveal falsified, misled or hidden parentage with more frequency; Jonathon's story is from the unique persepctive of the parent learning the truth. From sex, to the lie and the eventual truth we explore what makes Non-Parental Events (NPE) or Parental Identity Discovery™.