NPE Stories
by Lily Wood
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Estimated from 5 chart positions in 5 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Personal Journals#7630K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Personal Journals#8230K to 100K
- 🇳🇿NZ · Personal Journals#663K to 10K
- 🇩🇰DK · Personal Journals#106500 to 3K
- 🇮🇸IS · Personal Journals#167500 to 3K
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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
32K to 108K🎙 ~2x weekly·237 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
64K to 216K🇺🇸46%🇨🇦46%🇳🇿5%+2 more - Active Followers
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19K to 65K
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From 11 epsHost
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Daisy's Story
Aug 26, 2026
39m 03s
Relative Strangers
Jun 24, 2026
43m 48s
Elizabeth's Story
Jun 9, 2026
1h 02m 30s
Danny's Story
May 27, 2026
39m 37s
Alethia's Story
May 13, 2026
53m 04s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/26/26 | 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... | 39m 03s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | storytellingfamily discovery+3 | B.K. Jackson | Severance magazineRelative Strangers | — | NPEfamily+5 | — | 43m 48s | ||
| 6/9/26 | traumayoga+4 | Elizabeth | 23andMeDNAngels+4 | — | trauma-informed yoga23andMe+5 | — | 1h 02m 30s | ||
| 5/27/26 | non-paternity eventsidentity+3 | Danny | NPE StoriesNPE Stories Patreon+1 | New York | NPEnon-paternity event+5 | — | 39m 37s | ||
| 5/13/26 | internal racismdomestic violence+3 | Alethia | — | — | racismdomestic violence+5 | — | 53m 04s | ||
| 4/30/26 | donor conceptioncomedy+3 | Becca Rothman | Instagram | — | donor-conceivedcomedy+3 | — | 38m 53s | ||
| 4/19/26 | identityheritage+3 | Mark | — | — | DNA testIberian heritage+3 | — | 57m 41s | ||
| 4/5/26 | donor conceptionfamily discovery+3 | Alex Frantz | The Eye TrapsNPE Stories+1 | — | donor-conceivedDNA kit+3 | — | 45m 55s | ||
| 3/20/26 | family historyidentity+3 | Dawn M | NPE Stories | — | NPEfamily secrets+3 | — | 43m 16s | ||
| 2/27/26 | adoptionNPE+3 | Molly | Untangling Our Roots SummitEMDR Therapy | — | adopteeNPE+5 | — | 36m 15s | ||
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| 2/16/26 | DNA discoveryfamily secrets+4 | Stephanie | — | — | DNAfamily secrets+5 | — | 51m 32s | ||
| 1/15/26 | identityfamily+3 | DJ | Untangling our Roots Summit | Atlanta | identityfamily+3 | — | 1h 09m 52s | ||
| 12/22/25 | Stacy's Story | In this deeply personal conversation (and crossover episode), Stacy opens up about discovering she’s a double NPE, confronting painful family truths, and grieving a father she never had the chance to know. She reflects on healing, chosen family, and how community, therapy, and self-compassion helped her rebuild her sense of identity. Stacy is the host of Mothers, Lies, and DNA Surprises and recently recorded Lily's Story on her podcast. Stacy can be reached on Facebook Stacy Porter Wil... | 53m 01s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Constance's Story | Constance grew up believing she shared the same father as her siblings, though she always sensed something was off. Decades later, an AncestryDNA test and unexpected messages from strangers unraveled the truth—leading her to her biological father living just 20 minutes away. Their emotional first meeting, the highs and lows of building a relationship at midlife, and Constance’s journey toward grace, understanding, and identity make this a deeply meaningful NPE story. Constance can be reached ... | 36m 51s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Krissy's Story | Krissy shares her decades-long journey from an offhand comment in her teens to the life-changing discovery that she is an NPE, uncovering hidden family truths on both her maternal and paternal sides. She can be reached via email [email protected] NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories | 33m 32s | ||||||
| 11/28/25 | Traci Grant's Story | In this episode, Traci Grant shares her profound NPE journey, uncovering a hidden truth about her biological father after a lifetime of painful family dynamics and secrecy. Traci can be reached at tracigrant.com or [email protected] Resources Mentioned: After the Rotting by Traci Grant NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories | 51m 26s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | Amy W's Story | Amy’s discovery about her origins reshaped everything she thought she knew about her life and family. This conversation stayed with me long after recording—it’s one of those stories that quietly breaks your heart while reminding you what healing can look like. Amy can be reached via email [email protected] Resources Mentioned: Some NPE groups on facebook MPE Life: DNA Surprise, NPE, Adoptee, & Donor Conceived (DCP) RTK Support https://www.facebook.com/groups/mpelife Togetherness... | 53m 03s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | William's Story | After a tumultuous childhood, William built a happy life as a chef, husband, and father—until a DNA test revealed a hidden truth about his identity. His discovery led him to a new family, a shared passion, and a journey of forgiveness and healing. In this episode, William reflects on breaking cycles of pain and finding connection through truth. William can be reached via facebook or email [email protected] Resources Mentioned: Dani Shapiro's Inheritance William Aperance's A Life Half ... | 39m 54s | ||||||
| 10/19/25 | Pat's Story | When Pat took a DNA test to ease her brother’s doubts, she never imagined it would upend everything she thought she knew about her family. What followed was a story of shock, grief, forgiveness, and the quiet strength it takes to rebuild your identity after discovering a hidden truth. Pat can be reached via email [email protected] NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories | 33m 55s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | Gina H's Story | After taking a DNA test to support her granddaughter’s school project, Gina discovered a life-changing truth: the man who raised her wasn’t her biological father. In this episode, Gina shares her journey through not one but two NPE revelations, finding—and then losing—new family, and ultimately building meaningful connections with previously unknown siblings. Gina H can be reached via email [email protected] Resources Mentioned: Unearthing by Kyo Maclear DNAngels NPE Stories Patreon ... | 40m 50s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Lisa F's Story | Lisa F. grew up in what seemed like the perfect family in a small Oklahoma town—until a DNA test revealed a shocking truth about her biological father. In this episode, she shares the journey of piecing together family secrets, confronting long-held assumptions, and finding unexpected connections with new relatives. Her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful, showing how identity and belonging can be reshaped in unexpected ways. Please leave a rating or review for NPE Stories. NPE Stories Pa... | 44m 20s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Lori's Story | In this episode, Lori shares her journey of discovering she was donor conceived after taking a DNA test meant to be a distraction during a difficult time. What began as curiosity about her heritage unraveled decades of family secrets, uncovered hidden siblings, and raised urgent questions about medical history and identity. Lori speaks candidly about the impact on her relationships, the search for truth, and her commitment to breaking cycles of secrecy for future generations. Lori can be reac... | 1h 03m 31s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | Rebecca's Story | Rebecca grew up without the steady presence of a father, carrying unanswered questions into adulthood. When a DNA test opened unexpected doors, she discovered family connections that had been close by all along — in ways she never could have imagined. Resources Mentioned: DNA Surprises with Alexis Hourselt NPE Stories Patreon NPE Stories facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NPEstories | 50m 40s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | Lizette's Story | We kick off Season 7 with a warm welcome to new listeners and a bit of housekeeping before diving into this week’s story. Our guest, Liz, grew up surrounded by confusion—her various IDs and birth certificates carried different names and birthdates, leaving her with more questions than answers. Discovering she is an NPE helped bring clarity, and since then she’s begun building relationships with some of her family members. While those connections are slowly unfolding, she has not yet met her b... | 59m 39s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Did Not Anticipate | In this powerful Season 6 finale, author J. Steven Osborne shares his remarkable DNA surprise journey—from a casual ancestry test to discovering he was not biologically related to the father he adored. What began as a search for Native American heritage unraveled decades of hidden family truths, emotional trauma, and unexpected healing. With humor, honesty, and raw vulnerability, Steve recounts how love, support, and forgiveness helped him rebuild his identity and redefine the meaning of fami... | 54m 02s | ||||||
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Chart history for NPE Stories
Peaked at #66 in New Zealand, currently #66 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | — | #66 | #66 | — |
| United States | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| Canada | — | #82 | #82 | — |
| Denmark | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| IS | — | #167 | #167 | — |
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.
Chart Positions
5 placements across 5 markets.