- 186
- Episodes
- 70
- Transcribed
- 223
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About DNA Surprises
Welcome to DNA Surprises, a podcast that delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Alexis Hourselt. In July 2021, my life took a surprising turn when I found out l'm an NPE-a person who's experienced a non-paternal event. In other words, my biological father isn't who I thought he was. Join me as we explore the stories of NPEs, adoptees, and donor-conceived people and their families. Get ready to unravel the astonishing journeys that begin with a simple DNA test —this is DNA Surprises.
- Publisher
- Alexis Hourselt
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Dec 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
70 of 186 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
Nakesia's DNA Surprise
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Lisa C's DNA Surprise
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Julie R's DNA Surprise
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Nakesia's DNA Surprise
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Then my little brain gets to thinking. But it didn't add up. Again, this aunt does not fit the equation of your family origin. So you're like, okay, this is interesting, though. She grew up close to where I grew up. Right. Yes. My brain didn't go to, oh, she's a possible my father's sister. I didn't. […]
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- Nakesia
- Lisa
- Julie
- Jamie L
- Trudy
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 223 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100
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- 91
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 93
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