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by Lily Wood
What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits. NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with. Be a part of the story telling.
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- 5 days ago51 min
Jen's Story
Jen originally had her non-paternal event as a young adult in the late 90's when a man she had known her whole life abruptly told her the truth. Jen spent years navigating her identity crisis and eventually found healing through EMDR. Jen can be reached via email jj_bense@yahoo.com NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Sharon's Story
After family gossip started up, Sharon submitted a DNA test and received a surprise in her DNA matches. Drawing on her crisis counseling background, Sharon has given back by serving as a certified trauma recovery coach and support group facilitator to help others in the NPE community heal. Resources Mentioned: MPE competent directory NPE Coping Hacks below: Coping Hacks...The Good Kind Accomplish something, even if its small. Clean out a drawer, your closet, your car. Get a check-u...
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Diana's Story
Licensed mental health counselor Diana shares her recent NPE (Non-Paternal Event) discovery after a late 2020 DNA test led to unexpected family revelations in early 2026. Raised in a multicultural environment across New York and Florida, she explores the emotional journey of grieving her identity. Guided by her faith and background as a therapist, Diana discusses how she uses community, therapeutic tools, and personal coping strategies to embrace this new chapter with hope and resilience. Res...
- Aug 26, 202639 min
Daisy's Story
Lily Wood kicks off Season 8 with guest Daisy Woods, who shares her story of discovering at age 55 that her biological roots were not what she had always believed. When a sudden health crisis leaves doctors searching for answers, Daisy is forced to uncover the true genetic history hidden from her for decades. Her journey reveals why knowing your true biological heritage isn't just about identity—it can literally be a matter of life and death. Tune in to hear Daisy's inspiring perspective, alo...
- Jun 24, 202643 min
Relative Strangers
In the year 7 season finale I was so excited to chat with B.K. Jackson (aka Kate), the incredible founder of Severance magazine and editor of the brilliant new essay collection, Relative Strangers. We had a great conversation into her incredibly complex discovery story which includes 9 siblings, and we spoke about the healing power of storytelling. Resources Mentioned: Relative Strangers edited by B.K. Jackson Severance Magazine edited by B.K. Jackson B.K. Jackson's ADHD Substack NPE St...
- Jun 9, 20261h 2m
Elizabeth's Story
In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception. Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.com Resources Mentioned: vipyoga-noco.com DNAngels DNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast) NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
- May 27, 202639 min
Danny's Story
Danny's mother revealed that he was actually a Non-Paternity Event (NPE) child, and his biological father was a man from New York named Daniel. To honor his biological roots while acknowledging the man who raised him, he socially changed his name to Danny. Danny can be reached via instagram @javi__cito NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories
- May 13, 202653 min
Alethia's Story
Harmful Content Warning: This episode contains raw language including racial slurs, as well as discussions of domestic violence and systemic trauma. Alethia joins me to talk about a childhood defined by internal racism and the messy reality of growing up in a toxic home. We dive into the moment her world shifted when a DNA test completely dismantled her family’s origin story, replacing it with a hidden history she never saw coming. It’s an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at the shame tha...
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What if you found out your parent was not in fact your biological parent? NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story. What is an NPE? It is a term that stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event. It is used for people who have found out the life changing news that their parent wasn’t their biological parent. Most likely through the advent of home DNA kits. NPE Stories is a podcast where NPEs can share their story of what their original family was like. How they found out they were an NPE. And what their journey has been like since the day they found out. These stories are here for us to listen to and nod along with. Be a part of the story telling.
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