by Corey and Kendall Stulce
Welcome to Family Twist, the podcast that dives deep into the tangled webs of family secrets and DNA surprises. Each episode, hosts Corey and Kendall Austin Stulce explore the complex and challenging truths that come with discovering you are a non-parent expected (NPE) individual—someone whose familial origins aren't what they seemed. Through candid interviews with people from the NPE, adoptee, and donor-conceived communities, Family Twist offers a platform for stories of unexpected parentage, family secrets, and the quest for identity. From the joyful to the heartbreaking, our guests share their journeys of discovery, acceptance, and healing. Why subscribe? Family Twist isn’t just another family history podcast. It’s a support network, a place for healing, and a beacon for anyone navigating the emotional landscape of familial discoveries. Whether you’re directly impacted by these issues or just fascinated by the profound effects of family secrets, this podcast provides insights and company as you journey through the often-unspoken parts of family life. Join us as we unravel the hidden threads of the past, bringing them into the light to foster understanding and connection. Hit subscribe to never miss an episode of Family Twist — where family stories are heard, secrets are revealed, and healing begins. And remember, family secrets are the ultimate plot twist!
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April 29, 2025
<p>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 the country to meet three newly discovered half-siblings.</p><h1>Embracing the Beautiful Mess of Surprise Family</h1><p>Corey and Eve discuss the emotional complexity of finding new family later in life, the courage it takes to lean into truth instead of running from it, and how those unexpected revelations can simultaneously shatter and rebuild your sense of identity. Eve opens up about the vulnerability of meeting strangers who are somehow your closest relatives — and what it really means to redefine the word "family."</p><p>They also explore the deeply relatable moments of grief, anger, connection, and humor that come with uncovering hidden family secrets — a journey Corey and Kendall know all too well.</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>Eve’s DNA discovery and cross-country sibling reunion trip</li><li>The emotional stages of a family twist: shock, grief, acceptance, and joy</li><li>Finding strength and resilience when your origin story is rewritten</li><li>The power of storytelling in healing and community building</li><li>Overlapping themes between Eve's journey and Kendall's family discovery</li><li>How 'Everything’s Relative' amplifies voices navigating the messy beauty of NPE, adoption, and donor-conceived experiences</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Everything’s Relative Podcast: <a href="https://www.everythingsrelativepodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Listen Here</a></li><li>Eve’s Website: <a href="https://www.evesturges.la" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Here</a></li><li>Support organizations for NPE, adoptees, and DNA surprise discoveries</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Connect with Family Twist:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://familytwistpodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Family Twist Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/familytwistpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://facebook.com/familytwistpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li></ul><br/><p><strong>Eve Sturges</strong> is a therapist, writer, and host of the acclaimed podcast Everything’s Relative, where she shares real stories of DNA discoveries, surprise family revelations, and the evolving meaning of identity. After taking a DNA test, Eve uncovered a deeply personal family secret that propelled her into the growing community of NPE (Not Parent Expected) individuals, adoptees, and donor-conceived people.</p><p>With humor, heart, and honesty, Eve uses her platform to foster healing, connection, and empowerment for anyone navigating a new version of their family story. When she’s not podcasting or working with therapy clients, Eve loves writing, road-tripping, and embracing the unpredictable beauty of life’s unexpected turns.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.evesturges.la" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">evesturges.la</a> and <a href="https://everythingrelativepodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">everythingrelativepodcast.com</a>.</p>
April 22, 2025
<p>This week on Family Twist, we’re celebrating a major milestone—<strong>three years of storytelling, surprise DNA discoveries, and untangling family secrets</strong>. And to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you a <strong>brand-new edit of one of our most meaningful conversations</strong>: a full, uncut interview with <strong>Brian Stanton</strong>, an acclaimed playwright and adoptee whose solo show, Blank, explores identity, origin, and the emotional terrain of adoption.</p><p>When we first released our conversation with Brian, time constraints meant cutting things short. But we always knew his full story deserved to be heard. Now, for our third anniversary, we’re setting the record straight—<strong>sharing the complete, powerful dialogue</strong> about how art can be a lifeline through family trauma, confusion, and healing.</p><p>Brian’s story runs parallel to Kendall’s in striking and emotional ways. Both experienced the complexity of growing up with missing pieces and found strength by stepping into the light of their truth—Kendall through podcasting, Brian through theater. In fact, <strong>theater is what first brought Corey and Kendall together</strong>, making this conversation feel full circle.</p><p>Brian Stanton is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and adoptee whose acclaimed solo show Blank explores his personal journey to uncover the truth about his identity. Through raw storytelling and theatrical vulnerability, Brian brings to light the emotional complexity of adoption and the universal search for belonging. He has performed Blank across the U.S. and internationally, sparking important conversations about family, secrecy, and self-discovery. Brian believes in the transformative power of theater—and uses the stage as a space for healing, both for himself and for others navigating similar journeys.</p><p>🎭 <strong>In this episode, you’ll hear:</strong></p><ul><li>Brian’s deeply personal journey of writing and performing his solo show Blank</li><li>Why adoption stories are never truly finished—and how that fuels Brian’s creative process</li><li>Kendall reflecting on seeing Blank and the emotions it stirred in his own search for identity</li><li>The therapeutic, transformative nature of storytelling—onstage and off</li><li>A behind-the-scenes look at how Corey and Kendall’s love story began with theater</li></ul><br/><p>Whether you’re part of the adoption, NPE, or donor-conceived community—or simply drawn to stories of identity and transformation—<strong>this episode is a heartfelt tribute to the power of performance, memory, and finding your voice.</strong></p><p>🎧 <strong>Listen if you love:</strong></p><ul><li>True stories of adoption and DNA surprises</li><li>Theater as a tool for healing</li><li>Conversations that go deep, fast</li><li>Real-life plot twists and reconnection</li><li>Honest dialogue about family trauma and growth</li></ul><br/><p>🔗 <strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.brianstanton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brian Stanton’s solo show Blank</a></li><li>Previous Family Twist episodes about Kendall’s story (for new listeners!)</li><li>Our anniversary shoutout to the Family Twist community</li></ul><br/>
April 15, 2025
<p>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.</p><h1>The Day I Was No Longer a Ghost</h1><p>In Part 2 of this powerful two-part episode, Jeremy walks us through:</p><ul><li>Reaching out to the man who abandoned him—and the cold reply he didn’t expect</li><li>The email from his siblings that knocked him to his knees</li><li>Holding a cousin’s hand for the first time and realizing, this is my family</li><li>The lifelong wounds of rejection—and how healing begins with being seen</li><li>The joy, awkwardness, and grace of building real relationships with newfound siblings</li><li>Why a “Gotcha Day” means more when you’ve never been claimed before</li><li>How love, when it’s real, doesn’t flinch</li></ul><br/><p>This is not a fairy tale. It’s better. Because it’s earned.</p><p>Through tears, therapy, and unflinching vulnerability, Jeremy built something stronger than a reunion—he built a family.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to finally belong, this episode is for you.</p>
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