
The Birthday Discovery
At 28 years old, long before DNA kits and searchable databases today's guest did the impossible. With Nw Yord adoption records sealed, she still found her birth parents through a series of undeniable miracles: dicovering

Hosted by Daphne Howell · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 28 episodes
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"It's In Your DNA" is a heartwarming podcast that celebrates the unexpected beauty in every adoption and DNA discoveries to surprising reunions and nontraditional family family journeys, we explore the moments that bring healing, hope, and even a few laughs. Hosted by an adoptee who found both biological parents, this show is a reminder that no matter how your story began, love always finds a way. Whether you're walking through it yourself or just love a good, feel good story...you're in the right place.
Daphne Howell hosts It's In Your DNA, a society show with 28 episodes published.

At 28 years old, long before DNA kits and searchable databases today's guest did the impossible. With Nw Yord adoption records sealed, she still found her birth parents through a series of undeniable miracles: dicovering

Dawn grew up oversees in Kenya with the parents who raised her-until one quiet realization changed everything: she didn't look like them. That question led her to uncover her adoption, find both of her birth parents, and

After 17 years of infertility and PCOS, Jennifer never imagined motherhood would come through a miracle adoption or that it would be twins. In this episode, she shares the moment their birth mom chose them, what t was li

At nine years old, Theresa learned the truth that changed everything, the woman she knew as her babysitter was actuall her biological mother, and the "brother" she grew up with was her father. Raised by grandparents, she

When Sarah said yes to fostering, she had no idea how much it would change her heart, and her definition of family. A mom of two biological boys, she and her husband opened their hoe to children from newborns to teens, e

When Cynthia began to unravel her family's past, she discovered more then she ever expected...pain,love, and ultimately, peace. This moving episode she shares how uncovering her story led to healing and understanding, an

After our mom passed away, my sisters and I thought we knew every part of her story — until our aunt shared a secret that changed everything. In this powerful episode, all three of us come together to talk about the mome

After taking a few weeks away, I am back with the most personal episode I have ever shared. In this special tribute, I read the eulogy I wrote and shared at my mom's Celebration of Life. This time with a little more peac

Her search began with loss, but led to discovery and to motherhood in a whole new way: At 15, she lost the mother who gave her life. Before ancestory she was led to the exact drawer of the records that revealed birth fam

At just 17 years old, Morgan faced an unexpected pregnancy while finishing high school and dreaming of college. With courage and love, she chose adoption, not as an ending but as the beginnng of a beautiful open adoption

Morgan grew up in what looked like a picture perfect childhood-successful, supported, and loved. Something always felt a little off. She never had baby photos, only photos starting at age four. At 23 years old, Morgan le

Today's conversation with Donna feels like a string of divine appointments. We discovered that both of our fathers were stationed at the same Air Force base and that we were both conceived in Omaha, Nebraska. We also sha

Jacy and her identicl twin sister always never knew who their birth father was but never asked until age 23. DNA revealed the truth her mother still denies, and the man she reached out to refuses to speak. Left with sile

When sisters set out to trace their father's DNA, they expected to find famiy. Instead, they uncovered one of the darkest secrets in American adoption history. Their father was a "Georgia Tann baby", stolen from his moth

In this moving episode of It's In Your DNA, Beth shares a layered adoption story like no other. Adopted at birth and raised in a family where she never quite fit in, Beth's early years were filled with pain, escape, and

Marcus's story begins with loss-given up by his biological mother at one year old, then placed back into foster care after his first adoption fell through. For years, he longed for stability until he was finally adopted

For 40 years, Jennifer believed she knew who her father was, until an accidental DNA test revealed a shocking truth. In this emotional episode, she shares how her world was turned upside down, the heartbreak of uncoverin

In this emotional episode, Ashley opens up about her journey to find her birth family. with unanswered questions and prayers still waiting, her story remind us God is present even in the waiting.

After enduring multiple miscarriages and seasons of unimaginable grief, one woman discovered not only the medical reason behind her losses, but also the redemptive hand of god in forming her family through embryo and egg

Sydney was adopted from Korea as a baby, and the moment she met her mom and dad in the U.S., an instant connetion was formed. In this heartfelt conversation, Syd and her mom share what international adoption looked like
Jennifer
Matchmaker · NYC adoption agency
2 appearances on this show
Sarah
archer · Bat Digest
1 appearance on this show
Morgan
naturopath · ValleyDAO
1 appearance on this show
unknown
Purchasing Agent · Ope Outdoors
1 appearance on this show
Her Mom
1 appearance on this show
Sydney
labor & delivery nurse · MUSE Magazine
1 appearance on this show
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