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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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
DNA Surprises is hosted by Alexis Hourselt. The show has published 172 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Lisa C's DNA Surprise" (27 October 2026, 53 minutes), "Shari's DNA Surprise" (20 October 2026, 40 minutes), and "Julie R's DNA Surprise" (13 October 2026, 45 minutes).
DNA Surprises publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 172 episodes.
Booking probability for DNA Surprises is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DNA Surprises requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DNA Surprises's contact route on record: verified email.
Alexis Hourselt hosts DNA Surprises, a society podcast with 172 episodes published.
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DNA Surprises
DNA surprises can change so much in an instant. Our truths, our identities, and our relationships. One of the relationships that can be most difficult to navigate after a discovery is the one we have with our mothers...
DNA Surprises
The Covid pandemic didn’t just launch 1,000 podcasts. While people were sequestered indoors with nothing to do, DNA tests were an interesting novelty. The result? Many DNA surprises. In this week’s episode, Shari...
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What if finding out that the parent who raised you isn’t biologically related to you is the least surprising part of your story? What if, instead, the surprise is the amount of serendipity surrounding the discovery and...
DNA Surprises
DNA surprises often begin with a search for answers. But what happens when you find them – and realize the answers don’t give you control over what happens next? Jamie wasn’t searching for herself when she uncovered her...
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One thing we know for sure about family secrets is that they don’t always disappear when the people who kept them are gone. Sometimes, they remain hidden for decades – until a DNA test brings them into the light. Trudy...
DNA Surprises
One of the most disorienting parts of a DNA surprise is realizing that the truth has often been there all along. Things that once seemed insignificant – the way you looked, the questions you asked, the places you felt...
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A common theme in the DNA surprise community is coming to terms with the fact that we’ll never get answers to the many questions we carry after uncovering in the truth. In some cases, people even grow up with questions...
DNA Surprises
What happens when you spend your whole life searching for where you belong – only to discover shocking information after decades of putting the pieces together? Nichell grew up knowing she was different. Raised in an...
Hey everyone! We’re still on a summer break, but I’m excited to share a bonus episode with you in the meantime. In this episode, I am joined by Lauren Caster, the writer, director, producer, and star of the new feature...
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***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: DNA Surprises will be taking a short summer break during July and August. I’m excited to come back in September refreshed, recharged, and with more stories from the NPE, adoptee, and donor...
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Sometimes, DNA surprises aren’t about misattributed parentage. Sometimes, the biggest surprises are the feelings we experience as we explore biological connections. In this week’s episode, Tracy shares how she always...
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The more, the merrier. Wouldn’t it be great if everyone involved in a DNA surprise had this mentality? While that’s unfortunately not always the case, this week’s guest has had an incredible time connecting with the...
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Words have power. Language is how we make meaning of the things we’ve experienced. For some, having language around DNA surprises, adoption, and donor conception helps people feel less alone. And others take it even...
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After a DNA surprise, it’s common to look back and reflect on moments where the truth was right there in front of you. A slip of the tongue, that eerie feeling that something just wasn’t right. But you don’t know it...
DNA Surprises
After a DNA surprise, it’s common to look back and reflect on moments where the truth was right there in front of you. A slip of the tongue, that eerie feeling that something just wasn’t right. But you don’t know it...
DNA Surprises
For some people, one of the trickiest things about DNA surprises is that they force us to see our parents as human. It can be uncomfortable to come to terms with infidelity in a marriage, or that your parent would lie...
DNA Surprises
For some people, one of the trickiest things about DNA surprises is that they force us to see our parents as human. It can be uncomfortable to come to terms with infidelity in a marriage, or that your parent would lie...
DNA Surprises
What are you? For those of us who are quote “ethnically ambiguous,” this question is one we hear over and over again when meeting new people. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Stephanie, who fielded questions about...
DNA Surprises
What are you? For those of us who are quote “ethnically ambiguous,” this question is one we hear over and over again when meeting new people. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Stephanie, who fielded questions about...
DNA Surprises
Papa was rollin’ stone. It’s a tale as old as time, and a phrase we’ve heard more than once on the podcast. But sometimes, there’s more to the story. Welcome to the Season 14 premiere of DNA Surprises. In this week’s...
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