Best Donor Siblings Podcasts (2025)

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The Birth of the Donor Sibling Registry 1:06:26

19d ago1:06:26

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In this powerful, first-time full release of our conversation with Wendy Kramer, co-founder of the Donor Sibling Registry (DSR), we explore the deeply personal and transformational story behind one of the most influential voices in the donor conception world. Originally thought to be partially lost due to a damaged audio file, this complete convers…

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What Happens When You Meet Your Donor and Siblings as an Adult? | Freya Lyon's Donor Conception Story 44:33

28d ago44:33

44:33

What is it really like to meet your donor—or your donor siblings—as an adult, after your values and worldview are already in place? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Freya Lyon shares her journey as a donor-conceived person who felt confident in her identity, only to experience a major shift when she met genetic relatives later in life. F…

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Australia’s Adoption Scandal Hits Home and Hard 22:29

5d ago22:29

22:29

Imagine building out a detailed family tree… only to find out you’re not actually in it. That’s what happened to this guest from Australia, who took a casual DNA test at age 59—and uncovered a life-changing secret: he was adopted, and no one had ever told him. In Part One of this deeply personal two-part conversation, we follow his journey from Aus…

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Struggling with Jealousy? Be Happy You Won! 29:57

6d ago29:57

29:57

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a girl whose best friend stole her dream baby name, a girlfriend who gets jealous over her bisexual partner's activities, and a husband asking the timeless question, ‘Stay home with the wife or go out with the boys?’. To add to the drama, listen to the end to find out which fast food delicacy David Bryan…

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Surrogacy Advice from a Leading Specialist | Twin Pregnancies, Screening, BMI & More 56:51

6d ago56:51

56:51

Considering surrogacy or supporting someone who is? In this expert-led episode of Building Your Family, I sit down with one of the country’s top surrogacy specialists, Dr. Susanna Park, to get answers to the questions intended parents ask most. Dr. Park sees hundreds of surrogacy cases each year and brings clarity to some of the most important (and…

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Family Is Complicated, And We’re Not Done Talking About It 27:01

12d ago27:01

27:01

In this milestone episode, the hosts of Family Twist take a heartfelt, unfiltered look back on three years of storytelling, 150 episodes, and the ever-evolving journey of uncovering and healing from family secrets. Family Is Complicated And We’re Not Done Talking About It What began as a podcast to share one adoptee’s story has blossomed into a pow…

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What's It Like Being A Twin? Let's Ask Colton Bryan! 35:15

13d ago35:15

35:15

In this very special 50th episode, David and Gabby are joined by the man, the myth, the twin, Colton Bryan! Together, this trio of Bryans try to help a man in love with his cancer faking ex, a water polo player wanting the respect of their teammates, and an English rose unsure of what to do after graduating uni! It's everything you can expect from …

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The Hidden Formula Behind Your Family-Building Choices One simple mindset shift that can change how you approach donor conception and life 16:59

14d ago16:59

16:59

The Hidden Formula Behind Your Family-Building Choices One simple mindset shift that can change how you approach donor conception and life. Why do we make the choices we do—especially when it comes to something as personal and complex as building a family through donor conception or surrogacy? In this solo episode of Building Your Family, I share a…

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The Pain We Carry, the Monsters We Love 28:14

19d ago28:14

28:14

🩸 Episode Summary: In this hauntingly heartwarming bonus episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall open the crypt to their other podcast, Horror Heals—where trauma, grief, and found family intersect with creepy dolls, final girls, and haunted conventions. You’ll hear from six remarkable guests who’ve turned fear and pain into art, community, and h…

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Crushing On A Married Man? Don't Tell Your Boyfriend! 32:26

20d ago32:26

32:26

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a girlfriend who is crushing on a married man, a relatable soul who wants to sleep with her toxic ex one more time, and a future engaged couple wondering if they should just take the money and go on vacation. This episode is full of sound advice that you couldn’t possibly get anywhere else! To submit a q…

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The REAL Keys to Fertility Success | Dr. Eric Widra on IVF, Success Rates & Lab Quality 46:38

21d ago46:38

46:38

What truly drives fertility success? Dr. Eric Widra, Chief Medical Officer at US Fertility, shares what patients need to know about IVF, success rates, and the role of lab quality in getting pregnant. In this episode of Building Your Family, Dr. Widra offers clear, evidence-based insight into: How success rates are calculated (and what to watch out…

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Why I’m Not Angry They Didn’t Tell Me She Was Dying 28:13

26d ago28:13

28:13

Listener Note: This episode contains sensitive content, including the death of a pet, home invasion, and terminal illness. In this powerful continuation of Kendall’s adoption journey, we dive deep into one of the most defining and devastating chapters of his life: the years following his adoptive mother Betty’s terminal diagnosis. Why I’m Not Angry…

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Bored In Retirement? Do Biker Crank! 32:42

27d ago32:42

32:42

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby assist a new retiree deal with the boredom of not having a job anymore, a new dad wanting to know how he should introduce music to his son, and a curious mind wondering how long is too long to live with your parents. They also once again confirm that while yes, David did biker crank in the 80s, technically sp…

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Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise Family 30:49

1M ago30:49

30:49

In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Eve Sturges, therapist, writer, and host of the podcast Everything’s Relative, to share her powerful journey through the twists and turns of family discovery. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered life-changing truths about her origins — and embarked on a heartfelt road trip across t…

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Don’t Like Your Sibling's Kids? Call Your Mom! 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a sister who doesn’t like the way her sibling’s children behave, a young woman wanting to start an OnlyFans without making her parents mad, and a listener in their late 40s wondering how one meets single men later in life! This cross generational episode really proves one thing…that David should start hi…

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Surrogacy, Love & LGBTQ+ Parenthood: How Two Dads Built Their Family 45:11

1M ago45:11

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Two gay dads share their surrogacy journey and lessons on LGBTQ+ parenting, visibility, and love. Discover how they built their family—and a community—along the way. In this heartfelt episode of Building Your Family, Mike and George open up about the joys and challenges of becoming parents through surrogacy. From navigating the process to raising t…

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The Full Story You Haven’t Heard (Until Now) 1:19:39

1M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

This week on Family Twist, we’re celebrating a major milestone—three years of storytelling, surprise DNA discoveries, and untangling family secrets. And to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a brand-new edit of one of our most meaningful conversations: a full, uncut interview with Brian Stanton, an acclaimed playwright and adoptee whose solo sho…

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Want to Know What Your Kids Are Up To? Check the Trash! 31:11

1M ago31:11

31:11

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a drummer crushing on another drummer, a band member who is fed up with their guitar player’s antics, and a grandmother who wants to feel more connected to their family! They also finally address if either of them is ready for Gabby to have kids and spoiler alert…they are NOT! To submit a question to Dav…

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Dr. Danielle Lane on Equity, Inclusion & Improving Fertility Outcomes 40:44

1M ago40:44

40:44

This week’s episode may feel like listening in on a heartwarming chat between two fertility professionals — because it is. But it’s also full of meaningful insight on how to navigate some of the most complex and personal parts of family building. My guest, Dr. Danielle Lane, is not only a brilliant fertility specialist — she’s also someone setting …

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The Day I Was No Longer a Ghost 24:04

2M ago24:04

24:04

In the continuation of Jeremy’s deeply moving story, everything changes with one message: “We discovered we have a brother.” After a lifetime of being the family secret—unwanted by a mother who abused him, erased by a father who walked away—Jeremy took the risk of opening the door. And what came through was nothing short of transformational. The Da…

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Is a Sperm Donor Still a Dad? Let’s Ask Zack Signore! 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby are joined by comedian, podcaster, and father to many, Zack Signore! Join them as they discuss Zack’s incredible journey as a sperm donor and help a girl crushing on her married co-worker, a girlfriend who caught her boyfriend texting his ex, and parents who can’t decide what to name their kid! This episode i…

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Donor-Conceived Half Sisters Reunited by DNA 51:52

2M ago51:52

51:52

What happens when two donor-conceived women, raised in different families, discover they're genetic half-sisters? In this powerful episode, we sit down with two women whose paths crossed thanks to DNA — not childhood. Raised by single parents in separate homes, they reflect on the moment they connected, what it was like growing up with questions, a…

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Donor Conception Awareness Day: How to Join the Movement 4:58

2M ago4:58

4:58

International Donor Conception Awareness Day (IDCAD) is coming up on April 27, 2025, and in this episode, I’m sharing how you can get involved in this growing global movement. Whether you're a parent, a donor-conceived person, a professional, or simply an ally, there’s a meaningful way for you to participate. IDCAD is about lifting the shame and se…

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"Brace for Impact": Surviving Trauma and Searching for Identity 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

When Jeremy first reached out to Family Twist, his email stopped us in our tracks. The pain, the longing, the strength—it was all there in his words. In this raw and unforgettable episode, Jeremy shares the first part of his life story: a childhood marked by instability, abuse, and the aching absence of family identity. "Brace for Impact": Survivin…

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Boyfriend Doesn’t Want Kids? Find A Rich Old Guy! 28:10

2M ago28:10

28:10

In this week’s virtual episode, David and Gabby help a woman who doesn’t know how to tell her in-laws that her and her husband are moving, a girl whose boyfriend suddenly doesn’t want kids, and a mother wanting to know what instrument to start her kid on! The advice is questionable at best but remember, no money is exchanged so you can’t sue! To su…

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When Medicine Meets Empathy: Patient Autonomy in Fertility Care 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

This week on the podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Dr. Janelle Luk—fertility expert, Ivy League-trained physician, and co-founder of Generation Next Fertility. Though classically trained, Dr. Luk takes a deeply personalized approach to fertility care. She shares how she helps patients make deeply personal decisions—like using donor conception…

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DNA Surprises in a Time of Erasure 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

In this powerful and timely episode, Corey and Kendall sit down with Alexis Hourse;t, the creator and host of the DNA Surprises podcast — a show dedicated to exploring the emotional complexity of unexpected DNA discoveries. Alexis shares her own deeply personal story of finding out through a consumer DNA test that she was not who she thought she wa…

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Don’t Know What to Wear On A First Date? Show the Parts! 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

In this week’s episode the Queen (Gabby) and her Dad (David) are back virtually giving advice that they want to remind you is not legally sound!! From a girl whose ex-boyfriend who won’t break the lease, to a nervous gal who doesn’t know what to wear on her first date in a long time - this advice is something that David and Gabby will deny ever giv…

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Donor Conception Is Her World: Kate Davies on Family & Identity 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

Author Kate Davies, known for her novel Nuclear Family, joins us to share her personal and literary journey through donor conception. As a donor-conceived person who pursued donor conception with her wife, Kate reflects on the evolving meaning of family, identity, and connection. Her experiences offer a powerful perspective on the complexities and …

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My Family Was Right Next Door 48:42

2M ago48:42

48:42

What if your biological family—siblings, a mother, even potential fathers—had been living just a few towns away your entire life, and you never knew? My Family Was Right Next Door In this emotionally charged episode of Family Twist, we meet a mother-daughter duo who peel back the layers of a decades-old secret. The mother was adopted in the 1950s u…

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Friend Hooked Up with Your Ex? Give Them Ex Lax! 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

In this week’s virtual episode, David and Gabby help a daughter who can’t get over her parents divorce, two lesbians wanting advice for moving in together, and a girl whose friend hooked up with her ex! The drama in this episode is piping hot so come ready to Venmo them for giving the best advice you’ve ever heard in your life! To submit a question…

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Choosing Donor Conception: Expert Insights & Personal Journey with Dr. Melnick 37:49

2M ago37:49

37:49

Thinking about choosing donor conception to build your family? Today’s episode is a must-watch! Dr. Melnick, Director of Third Party Reproduction at Cornell Fertility Center, shares expert insights on selecting a donor, making crucial fertility decisions, and balancing medical recommendations with personal values. But this isn’t just a clinical per…

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The Long Road Home to Irish Citizenship 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

What happens when the country of your birth refuses to acknowledge where you really come from? For adoptees, proving their origins can be a legal nightmare—especially when official documents don’t tell the whole truth. In this two-part Family Twist special, our guest shares his astonishing journey to uncover his heritage, navigate international red…

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Have an Age Gap Relationship? Make Sure He Has Money! 34:05

3M ago34:05

34:05

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a band member who is being ghosted by her bandmates, a bride to be whose divorced parents have feuding families, and a curious listener wanting to know how old is too old for an age gap! It’s their first virtual episode, so their advice is like a zoom call, business up top, casual on the bottom! To submi…

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Two Dads, One Dream: Jeff Levin’s Surrogacy & Egg Donation Journey 45:21

3M ago45:21

45:21

How do two dads navigate the journey to parenthood through surrogacy and egg donation? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Levin, a therapist and proud dad, to hear the real story behind his path to fatherhood. From choosing an egg donor and surrogate to overcoming unexpected challenges, Jeff shares the highs, the hurdles, and the heartfelt momen…

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Uncovering My Secret Irish Heritage Through DNA 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

In this intimate and reflective solo-hosted episode, Kendall dives deep into a powerful conversation with guest John Portmann, exploring themes of family, identity, adoption secrecy, and the life-changing power of DNA discoveries. Uncovering My Secret Irish Heritage Through DNA Key Highlights: Growing Up Adopted: John shares parallels with Kendall …

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Crushing on a Drummer? Don’t Do This! 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help an employee who was demoted by their CEO for no reason, a mom whose stress from raising kids is affecting her relationship with her partner, and a girl who doesn’t know how to make the first move with her crush! To submit a question to David & Gabby email: [email protected] Follow Let Me Ask My …

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Fertility & Stress: How Eastern Medicine Can Help with Dr. Susan Fox 44:17

3M ago44:17

44:17

Struggling with stress and fertility challenges? 🌱 Acupuncturist Dr. Susan Fox brings decades of experience blending Eastern and Western medicine to help you feel better. In this episode, she shares insights on managing stress, improving reproductive health, and finding balance on your fertility journey. 🔹 How Eastern medicine views fertility & wel…

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When Open Adoption Isn’t So Open 40:42

3M ago40:42

40:42

In this episode of Family Twist, Corey and Kendall sit down with Connor, who is in the process of writing a memoir about his experience with open adoption. Connor pulls back the curtain on the often-glossed-over complexities of open adoption, sharing how the promises made to birth parents, adoptive families, and adoptees themselves are often more m…

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Want to Write Music? Write Music! 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a new father who feels distant from his friends, a mom whose son is bullying other kids at school, and 8th graders who want advice on how to write music! You might think this episode is all over the place but it’s all hearsay, your honor! To submit a question to David & Gabby email: letmeaskmydadpod@gmai…

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How Fertility Clinics Screen Egg Donors | Ethics & Process 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Ever wondered what really happens when fertility clinics screen egg donors? Dr. Rudick, Director of Third Party Reproduction at Columbia University Fertility Center, shares the essential steps she takes to protect the emotional and physical well-being of both donors and recipients. With complex decisions and sometimes conflicting interests, she rev…

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What Happens When Your “Aunt” Is Actually Your Mother? 42:40

3M ago42:40

42:40

What happens when the life you’ve always known changes in an instant? For Natalie, a single conversation just before her 18th birthday unraveled everything she thought she knew about herself. She grew up believing she was the biological child of her Filipino immigrant parents—until they sat her and her triplet siblings down and revealed a shocking …

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Having a Roommate Problem? Get a Notary! 31:13

3M ago31:13

31:13

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a girl having problems with her roommate, a 22 year old trying to plan the perfect birthday celebration, and a guy who wants to show that he loves his boyfriend without being cheesy! They also tell a LOT of bad jokes in this episode - so sorry in advance!!! To submit a question to David & Gabby email: le…

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Sperm Health & Testing: What You Need to Know | Dr. Justine Witzke 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

Want to boost fertility? Sperm health plays a critical role, yet it’s often overlooked. In this episode of Building Your Family, we sit down with Dr. Justine Witzke, a Cornell-trained fertility expert and founder of Aligneage Fertility, to discuss sperm testing, preservation, and proactive fertility planning. Why should you test sperm? How can you …

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From DNA Surprise to Maximum Security 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

What would you do if a DNA test revealed a biological parent you never knew existed—who also happened to be serving a life sentence in a maximum-security prison? That’s exactly what happened to our guest, Brad Ewell. In this powerful three-part series, Brad shares his incredible journey from uncovering a decades-old family secret to standing face-t…

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Fighting with Your Mother in Law? Fight Fire with Fire! 29:00

3M ago29:00

29:00

In this week’s episode, David and Gabby help a mother whose in-laws spoil her kids too much and an aspiring rock pianist wondering if he should give up the dream after so many years of trying to make it! They also walk through their tactics to survive a zombie apocalypse which (spoiler alert) is just taking the stairs! Shake and Bake! To submit a q…

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Fertility and Cancer: What You Need to Know 40:01

3M ago40:01

40:01

Before starting cancer treatment, fertility preservation can give patients the chance to have a family in the future. While many know this is possible, few understand what happens inside fertility clinics, how to navigate the process, or what questions to ask. In this episode, I talk with a leading mental health professional—also a cancer survivor—…

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Shocking Family Secrets Keep Unraveling 38:47

4M ago38:47

38:47

In part one, we learned how Brad Ewell’s entire world changed with a single DNA test. What he thought was just a fun ancestry experiment unraveled a family secret buried for 49 years. A message from a stranger. A birth certificate with missing details. A phone call that ended in stunned silence. And finally, the words that changed everything: "Brad…

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Need to Make Money? Sell Your Underwear! 25:48

4M ago25:48

25:48

In this week's episode, David and Gabby help a woman whose husband is addicted to Facebook reels, a listener who needs help building their confidence at work after getting a big promotion, and give tips on how to make extra money without selling your soul!! Warning: this is Gabby's last episode before her boob job so everything is about to change!!…

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Keeping Love Alive: Sex & Intimacy in Family Building w/ Dr. Elizabeth Grill 37:33

4M ago37:33

37:33

Struggling to keep the spark alive while navigating family building? In this Valentine’s Day special, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Grill to talk about sex, intimacy, and recalibrating your expectations when life gets overwhelming. Whether you're trying to conceive, in fertility treatment, or just looking for ways to reconnect, this episode will g…

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