
Missing Pieces - NPE Life (Don Anderson)
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13 May 2022 | Unsolved Murder | 00:37:26 | |
When Kaye found out she was an NPE, that the man on her birth certificate wasn't her father, it gave new clues to a unsolved murder that has plagued her family for over 50 years. Though the tone NPE Life will vary with each episode this first one fits into the True Crime genre. | |||
20 May 2022 | Don's Four New Sisters | 00:50:52 | |
This episode is the story of our host Don Anderson. Except it's told with a twist, it's from the perspective of his 4 new half sisters. They took him on a Road Trip... to visit their childhood home in Willcox Arizona. And nothing was ever the same again. | |||
08 May 2022 | Missing Pieces NPE Life Trailer | 00:01:43 | |
This is a trailer for an exciting new podcast about being an NPE. About getting that DNA surprise, finding out your father isn't your father. Please follow, subscribe and like to ensure you don't miss an episode. | |||
27 May 2022 | Jackie and Shannon | 00:38:47 | |
In Episode 3 we hear the story of Jackie and Shannon, an NPE and an Adoptee - half-sisters who find each other on 23 and me. They work together to solve the mystery of who their parents are. | |||
03 Jun 2022 | 4 Pillars: 4 Women Answer 4 Questions | 00:49:25 | |
In this week's episode 4 Pillars of our community meet in a virtual meeting to answer 4 questions regarding their NPE journey. We have Lily Wood, Eve Sturges, Erin Cosentino and Gina Daniel. They share openly about where their lives are now what it's like coming to grips with being an NPE years after discovery. | |||
09 Jun 2022 | Switched At Birth | 00:38:17 | |
Shirley Munoz Newson found out in 2001 that she was switched at birth in 1958. This is the first time she has spoken in public about it. Ever! | |||
19 Jun 2022 | Switched At Birth Part 2 | 00:45:11 | |
This is part 2 of Switched at Birth. Shirley Munoz Newson found out in 2001 that she was switched at birth with another baby in 1958. | |||
28 Jun 2022 | Two Sisters Together | 00:41:07 | |
This episode is about two sisters who grew up together. One of them is the NPE and the other is along for the ride. A ride with a few twists and turns. You don't want to miss this one. | |||
12 Jul 2022 | Two Sister Together Part 2 | 00:35:57 | |
Part 2 of Two Sisters Together. The heartfelt story continues and we find out what came after the NPE discovery. | |||
23 Jul 2022 | Bio-Father & Daughter BFF | 00:48:52 | |
In this episode T discusses how she came to find out who her bio dad was. And for the first time ever on Missing Pieces, we get to hear the story from the Bio-Father as well. | |||
08 Aug 2022 | Emails from a woman who hates NPEs | 00:29:03 | |
In this episode I read an email exchange between me and this woman who hates NPEs and NPE podcasts. And I think it comes out funny. You be the judge. | |||
20 Aug 2022 | Phone Call With Mom | 00:48:14 | |
This episode is a recorded phone call by an NPE to his mom. Jeff Frame, a documentary filmmaker, found out 8 years ago that the abusive father he thought was his dad, wasn't. A day and a half later, he called his mom to confront her. This is that call. No edits, just the straight phone call. It's raw, it's emotional and maybe triggering for some people. | |||
26 Aug 2022 | Finding Bio-Father - Found Recordings | 00:38:03 | |
Finding Bio Father - Found Recordings | |||
10 Sep 2022 | Hey Dad (MPE theme song) | 00:40:40 | |
In this Season 1 finale episode our very own extremely talented Cory Goodrich writes a song with Don. The song is called Hey Dad. Don gave her a challenge to write a song that would leave a message on her bio-dad's answering machine. (She has an outgoing answering machine message of his, the only audio of his voice that she has) It's a special episode.) | |||
29 Sep 2022 | Phone Call With Mom Part 2 | 00:42:23 | |
This is part two of Jeff Frame's phone call with his mother. If you have not listened to part 1 yet please do that first or this will make no sense. It is Season 1 Episode 11. | |||
06 Nov 2022 | Art Sisters | 00:44:20 | |
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 2 - Art Sisters. On today's show I introduce two women who find out they are connected by DNA but also that they share things that really make us question if Nurture has anything at all to who we become. DNA speaks loudly. | |||
25 Dec 2022 | Better To Have Loved And Lost | 00:57:54 | |
In this episode Melissa and her daughter Betty tell the story of how they found Melissa's dad. And then lost him again. Being an NPE is never easy but this story is heartbreaking really. | |||
03 Jan 2023 | Not Quite a Synanon Kid | 00:45:22 | |
In this episode I combine my two creative obsessions. NPE and Synanon. My guest is Sari Crawford and she's the host of the hit podcast The Sunshine Place, which tells the story of the rehab/commune/cult Synanon. You can find that wherever you listen to podcasts. You can check out sari on Facebook. | |||
19 Jan 2023 | All About Don | 00:42:37 | |
Some new info has sprung up in my NPE world. Another possible NPE in my family. Not one of my siblings but one of my parent's siblings. Possible siblings..And also my dad has been questioning if I am really his biological son. All this and more on this very special episode of Missing Pieces. | |||
31 Jan 2023 | Pat - A Birth Mother | 00:43:41 | |
Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6 Pat - A Birth Mother. Could an adoption, being an NPE and switched at birth all happen in the same story? Please join Pat as she tells this amazing yet heartbreaking story. Healing Retreats for Adoptees, Donor Conceived People, Late Discovery Adoptees, and NPEs
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08 Feb 2023 | The Spouses Speak | 01:03:40 | |
On today's episode we hear from the other side. The Spouses. NPE Spouses. We hear the story through their eyes. | |||
14 Feb 2023 | A Conversation With Nikki | 00:51:57 | |
On this episode I have a great conversation with Nikki Semanchik. She's not an NPE but gets a huge DNA surprise when her brother goes on 23 and me. | |||
22 Mar 2023 | The New Puppy Gets Old | 00:51:37 | |
In this episode we talk to 2 NPEs both of whom had amazing explosive relationships when they first found new siblings. But then, years later, things have taken a turn. For the worse. Join us on The New Puppy Gets Old. | |||
03 Apr 2023 | Autumn Moon | 00:59:15 | |
On this episode we hear from Autumn. an NPE with an incredible story. Raised by a single mother in Peoria Ill, she didn't find out her NPE surprise until after her mom has passed. | |||
10 Apr 2023 | Autumn Part 2 | 00:50:17 | |
We continue with the rest pf Autumn's story. We hear how that fateful Father's Day weekend turned out. And how her relationship is today with her and her bio-father and other new found family. | |||
24 Apr 2023 | Bro-mance | 01:14:03 | |
On today's episode we have Anthony, an NPE whose mom left him for good when he was 6 months old. Anthony's life has been an amazing journey including a pretty successful stint as a musician, mostly in the UK. | |||
03 May 2023 | Double NPE | 00:46:54 | |
Hi everyone. In this very special episode we hear from Sherri, a double NPE. She found out her dad wasn't her biological dad and went through all of those emotions ...and then did it again. | |||
16 May 2023 | Not Brother Expected | 00:50:33 | |
Today on our podcast we have the very talented Laura House. She's a TV writer, comic and podcast host. She's hilarious. And her little brother Jeremy is also joining us. This is the story of how they found each other and more... | |||
27 May 2023 | Norwegian Girl | 00:40:26 | |
Today a touching episode about Patty, a woman who meets her father for the very first time on a trip to the north of Norway. But in order to accomplish that, 3 people she's never met and My Heritage came together to help her. After 2-3 days you'll receive an email that your DNA results are ready. Some features will require a one-time payment. Use coupon code MISSINGPIECES to get a special discount. | |||
08 Jun 2023 | Moment of Truth | 00:48:11 | |
Moment of Truth... Today on Missing Pieces we have 5 stories that all focus on that moment when we find out the truth for the very first time. Rather it be that moment when we find out we are an NPE or the moment when we find that family member who we've been searching for. I love hearing about that pinnacle moment when every thing aligns and for the first time, we know the irrefutable truth. | |||
15 Jun 2023 | Aussie Girl | 00:52:34 | |
Today on Missing Pieces NPE Life we have our first Aussie NPE. Woohoo!!! Suzan is from down under and she has a total of 4 NPEs in her story. Four in the same family. Crazy. | |||
03 Jul 2023 | Soul Cousins | 00:59:14 | |
Kate was born in France to Portuguese parents. But she didn't look like anyone else in her family. Her whole life, everyone thought she was Mideastern or North African. Turns out, they were right. | |||
20 Jul 2023 | Incognito with Michael Fosberg | 00:31:28 | |
Michael Fosberg went on a search for the dad he never knew. The dad he had never asked about. And he found him rather easily BUT he got a huge surprise. One that sent his life in a new direction. | |||
27 Jul 2023 | Mixed Race Farmer's Daughter | 00:58:25 | |
Continuing the theme from the last episode, we hear another story of someone who finds out they're mixed race. Jodi grew up in a small town in Iowa. She excelled at school and sports hoping people would notice those things instead of the fact she looked so different from everyone else. It worked. | |||
13 Aug 2023 | Anonymous NPE | 00:54:19 | |
Hi | |||
01 Sep 2023 | Conversation With Beth | 00:52:35 | |
On this episode I speak with Beth, an NPE from upstate NY. She found out in her 50s from a home DNA test. If you liked what you heard and want to say hi you can email her at bethnjack5590@gmail.com | |||
09 Sep 2023 | Dana's Crazy Ride | 00:59:48 | |
Trigger warning!! If talk about suicice, threats of violence or domestic violence triggers you, maybe this episode isn't for you. Please try another one. | |||
30 Sep 2023 | The Greatest Act of Love | 00:57:21 | |
In this episode we hear from Rebecca as she tells her incredible journey, from being told as a child that her dad wasn't her "real" dad to 30 something years later when she finds another truth. And in the end we learn what a "real" dad is. Join us on this very special episode. | |||
08 Oct 2023 | Conversation with Gina | 00:55:14 | |
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. If you're in Pennsylvania and need a therapist or other outpatient mental health help please go to WWW.GRAYSTONEWELLNESS.COM To go to Gina's Npe Guide go to WWW.NPEGUIDE.COM To get in touch with Don please email donNPE@icloud.com | |||
01 Nov 2023 | A Check-In With Don | 00:43:43 | |
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. | |||
15 Nov 2023 | Aimee DNAngel | 00:55:14 | |
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. | |||
22 Nov 2023 | Dana - Wife of a Bio-Father | 00:51:19 | |
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. | |||
02 Dec 2023 | Mystery Guest | 00:58:23 | |
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) | |||
17 Dec 2023 | Brett - Son of the Derringer Bandit | 00:52:26 | |
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. | |||
31 Dec 2023 | Jessica's Many Dads | 00:56:53 | |
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? | |||
21 Jan 2024 | Finding Deanna's Dad | 00:58:27 | |
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. | |||
27 Jan 2024 | Adopted and Switched | 00:52:30 | |
On today's episode we hear Diane Bazella tell her story of her 40 year quest to find her correct birth parents. | |||
04 Feb 2024 | Ed Begley Jr | 00:37:25 | |
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. | |||
09 Feb 2024 | Jeff Frame Finally | 00:57:19 | |
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. | |||
27 Feb 2024 | Doppelgangers | 00:51:46 | |
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04 Mar 2024 | Doppelgängers Part 2 | 00:46:27 | |
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. | |||
18 Mar 2024 | A Change of Heart | 00:56:34 | |
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. | |||
12 Apr 2024 | Bio Dad Reality TV Star | 00:46:54 | |
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. | |||
23 Apr 2024 | Holocaust Survivor | 00:37:12 | |
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. | |||
19 May 2024 | Man in the Hallway | 01:04:55 | |
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. | |||
08 Jun 2024 | Family Road Trip | 00:51:15 | |
Welcome to another special episode of our show. | |||
30 Jun 2024 | Emily's Family Secret | 00:59:30 | |
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. | |||
05 Aug 2024 | Stacy Bio-Father the Murderer | 00:58:50 | |
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. | |||
15 Sep 2024 | My Friend John | 00:38:27 | |
I "help" my friend John find out his truth. This episode taught me, that isn't always a pleasant thing. | |||
06 Oct 2024 | Christy and Tara | 00:51:18 | |
Great great show today about Christy and Tara...I am not giving you any more clues, check it out!!! | |||
01 Dec 2024 | Pamela The Reluctant One | 00:53:53 | |
Welcome to another fun episode of Missing Pieces. Today, I talk with Pamela, a friend of mine in real life. She texted me this past 4th of July about some info she just found out. Some info that would change her life and make her question who she is. | |||
12 Dec 2024 | Half Russian Yankee | 00:48:57 | |
Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. On this episode, Julie talks about her DNA surprise. Check it out!! | |||
20 Dec 2024 | Don's Story FINALLY | 00:57:46 | |
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13 Jan 2025 | Sarah Goes Home | 00:42:47 | |
On today's show we follow Sarah on her way back to the country she was adopted from, Kazakhstan. Please join us for this very special episode. | |||
20 Feb 2025 | My Dad's Mixup | 00:56:24 | |
Welcome to another great episode. We hear Candi tell the amazing story about how she helped her dad figure who he really was. To get in touch with Don you can email him donNPE@icloud.com or find me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST To get more info on Candi and their amazing non-profit go to https://www.bestwa.org/home Don't forget to rate and review!!! | |||
08 Mar 2025 | Ann From Iowa | 01:06:51 | |
Welcome to another special episode of Missing Pieces. Today Ann shares with us her story of being a birth mother and the source for an NPE. It's an incredible open conversation that can't be missed. If you would like to donate to Don's trip to Ukraine go to ianice,org and support us. Thanks so much!! If you want to get in touch with Don email him donNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can find him on instagram NPE_LIFE_PODCAST Thanks for listening | |||
04 Apr 2025 | Laura, Ann's Daughter | 00:56:23 | |
Check out this fabulous episode, where we hear Laura's (Ann from Iowa's daughter) side of the story. I love being able to hear the story from different perspectives. If you want to get in touch with Don email him at don NPE at iCloud dot com. (trying to get less junkmail) Or follow me on instagram at NPE_LIFE_PODCAST. To get in touch with Billy Sullivan go to Sulllystone.com Don't forget to rate, review and follow. Thanks | |||
20 Apr 2025 | Marta From Poland | 00:57:09 | |
Welcome to another exciting episode of Missing Pieces. This is a good one. It's about an NPE from Poland. It's an incredible story and she's an incredible person. Check it out and spread the word. If you want to get in touch with Marta you can find her on instagram marta_kostrzewska To follow Don on instagram click here NPE_LIFE_PODCAST Please listen to Ukraine: The Latest, the podcast that does in-depth coverage of the was in Ukraine go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182 To email Don you can send email to Don NPE at iCloud dot com. | |||
07 May 2025 | Elda From New York | 00:48:24 | |
Hi, Welcome to another fabulous episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. Today we have a very special guest named Elda. She's an amazing woman and a super close friend of my wife. She tells us her NPE story. To watch AJs YouTube channel check it out here (he was on the episode Bromance but now has a YouTube channel for NPEs) To get in touch with Don you can email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot c o m. Or you can follow me on instagram and message me there NPE_LIFE_PODCAST Have a Great Day!! | |||
20 May 2025 | Richie Blair | 00:54:32 | |
Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces. On today's show Richie Blair tells his heartwarming story. Check it out!!! If you want to get in touch with Don you can email him at donNPE at i cloud dot com. Or you can follow me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST. Leave a message there. Thanks. | |||
03 Jun 2025 | Miracle Baby | 00:58:28 | |
Thanks so much for everyone who reviews. rates and follows this podcast. It helps spread the word. Today's episode is about Angela, a local LA lady who I was introduced to by our common friend Wanni. Thank you Wanni!! Angela is a licensed therapist is the state of California. If you are looking for a therapist, especially one who has had an NPE experience herself, please contact her on her website angelaalberttherapy If you want to get in touch with Don email him DonNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can get in touch with me on instagram |