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Epilepsy Talk Radio is a service of epilepsy.com sponsored by the Epilepsy Foundation. Listen here for interviews with leading research and healthcare professionals about epilepsy-related topics. The Epilepsy Foundation, a national non-profit with 48 affiliated organizations throughout the United States, has led the fight against seizures since 1968. The Foundation is an unwavering ally for individuals and families impacted by epilepsy and seizures. The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is ...
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Missing Pieces - NPE Life is a podcast that curates stories of and about people who find out, usually through a home DNA test, that someone in their family tree isn't who they thought. The host, Don Anderson, found out in 2021 that his dad wasn't his dad. It changed his life. All of the sudden the missing pieces fell into place. Our first episode will drop on May 13, 2022. NPE stands for Not Parent Expected or Non Paternity Event.
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The Charisma Matrix - Barron Cruz: Social Strategist, Vocal Coach & YouTube Creator

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Welcome to the Ultra-Rich Charisma and Power Playbook - your guide to mastering the social skills of the world's most influential individuals. As the podcast channel to Charisma Matrix, both run by Baron Cruz, this platform offers a deeper dive into the nuanced world of elite social dynamics and communication. - Decoding micro expressions and mastering body language - Developing a powerful, resonant voice and impactful vocal tonality - Navigating complex social and dating dynamics - Enhancin ...
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Big announcements, conferences, the hallway track. We’re in the trenches having awesome conversations with real people from the community. This show features conversations from technology and software development events such as O’Reilly’s OSCON, All Things Open, Node Interactive (covering the Future of Node.js and JavaScript), and more. Hosts Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo talk to software engineers, keynote speakers, industry experts, and passionate attendees about open source, software ind ...
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The God Journey is designed to facilitate an ever-expanding conversation with those who are thinking outside the box of organized religion. Our primary desire is to encourage people on their spiritual journey by sharing our own and by providing insightful commentary on what it means to grow in a relationship with God. We’ll discuss the realities of other people’s journeys, cultural trends, current events, and the Scriptures as well as fielding questions related to the challenging issues of l ...
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We've got Kevin, a guy who's dating a woman who can't seem to let him get a word in edgewise. Sound familiar? It should, because we've all seen that viral clip of Zuckerberg getting steamrolled by his wife. It's not just annoying - it's a red flag, folks. In this video, I'm breaking down why letting someone talk over you is a one-way ticket to Door…
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This is a very special episode about Stacy. She has a shocking story and I won't go to any details here but please check it out. Stacy's 2 tik tok accounts are https://www.tiktok.com/@dnastorytime?_t=8oauNwhRjTO&_r=1 and https://www.tiktok.com/@stacyvargasnpe?_t=8oauGY54o5y&_r=1 Her website is https://tropicalteeshop.com/ You can get in touch with …
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Here's another great episode of Missing Pieces NPE Life. This is about Emily, daughter of Russian immigrants who finds she's the family secret. Missing Pieces has a Tik Tok account. http://www.tiktok.com/@donnpizm3ev Please follow me there. If you want to get in touch with Don (or in this case Emily) contact me at donNPE@icloud.com or on instagram …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #39 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I explain how on earth I was hacked in the year of our lord, 2024. Yep, you heard that right. I talk about how I'm trying to learn something from this whole experience and how I maybe manifested it by accident. (Whoops:( ) It's really a take on trying to…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #38 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open up about my desire not to film today and my futile addiction to perfectionism (always to my own detriment). I also give my own spin on the notion that the grass is not greener on the other side and how social media makes me feel behind and depress…
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Welcome to another special episode of our show. To donate to (or share) the Road Trip please go to https://seedandspark.com/fund/the-everythings-relative-roadtrip#story Here is a link to Eve's Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-relative-with-eve-sturges/id1459167540 Go to Eve's website for all kinds of stuff, including resou…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #37 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss designing my own hodgepodge syllabus for my life-long education plan (or at least for the foreseeable future). I also muse on the sadness that is adulthood, how we "childify" America, and how to find the simple joys as a grown-up -- for me it n…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #36 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I embrace the unemployed yet somehow constantly busy life of a creative. I also muse on Harrison Butker's commencement speech and how repulsive I find that way of thinking and how to potentially use existentialism as the salve -- spoiler alert, it always…
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Hi, welcome to this very special episode. This is a series of quick interviews I recorded at the Untangling Our Roots summit in Denver. Put on by Right to Know and NAAP It was amazing!! I had a blast and it was so good meeting so many of you. Check it out!! Please share with another person!! To reach out to Don email him at donNPE@icloud.com or you…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #35 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss being unemployed whilst keeping up my spirits -- and keeping myself busy. I end with an excerpt of my book that connects to the conversation, and I promise it relates. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. --------------------…
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Welcome to another incredible story on Missing Pieces. I think the episode names speaks for itself. Jackie is amazing and I am so happy he shared his story with me. To find the article I spoke about in the Israel Times click here To visit Professor Turi King's page its http://turiking.co.uk/ To get in touch with Don email him at donNPE@icloud.com O…
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Welcome to another exciting episode!! A lot of adopted kids fantasize about who their "real" parents. Famous actor, rock start, royalty... But usually that's not the case, usually they turn out to be regular folks...but not on today's episode. Check it out. Angie's instagram is angieb_2003 To get more info about the Untangling Our Roots Summit clic…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #34 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss the limitations of love our modern society has created -- but I tried to end it with some tangible suggestions for actually fixing the problem. My rule to live by: You can't complain about something unless you're actively trying to work on it. …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #33 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. this was filmed a month ago Join me, Alessandra, as I document a bout of depression mode in my life. It is a bit of woe mixed with, hopefully, some optimism at the end. Always a bit of happy entangled with a whole lot of sad. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com.…
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Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces NPE Life. Today's episode is great. I am not going to describe it because I don't want to give anything away. And in a way, I am testing if episode descriptions even matter. To register or get more info about Untangling Our Root, the summit that unites NPEs, LDAs, and DCPs please go to https://untangling…
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This is part 2 of Jen and Kristle's journey. Please listen to Doppelgängers, the previous episode first. This one will make no sense if you haven't listened to that one yet. To Follow Jen and Kristle on instagram its Dearcrystaldnasisters https://www.instagram.com/dearcrystaldnasisters/ If you live in Northern Michigan and you're an NPE, DCP or LDA…
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On today's episode I interview Jeff Frame, you might remember him for the episodes Phone call with Mom. Part 1 and 2. They are incredible fly on the wall moments when he calls his mom 2 days after finding out his dad wasn't his dad. For the first time, he tells his story, with me in person. We've both have been trying to do this for over a year. Pa…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #32 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I try to repair my relationship with rejection and seek out getting no's in the wild. It's regular therapy alongside rejection therapy in 2024. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Cha…
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On today's episode I have the amazing actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr on the show. He opened an envelope when he was 15 years old and got a surprise that would change his life. That was the day his Oscar winning father, Ed Begley, revealed a family secret. Ed Begley Jr has a new book out called To the Temple of Tranquility...and Step on It!…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #31 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I get real with myself and choose actual goals I can actually accomplish in 2024. It *actually" is new year, new me. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Martyr by KiNG MALA Lyrics Ohi…
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On today's episode we hear Diane Bazella tell her story of her 40 year quest to find her correct birth parents. To contact Diane you can email her at dibazella@yahoo.com To contact Don you can email him at donNPE@icloud.com or you can follow and leave a message on his instagram NPE Life Podcast Don't forget to register for the Summit!!! See you in …
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If you listened to this and it ended after the word "bingo" at 48 minutes and then gets cut-off. Please listened again. There was a weird glitch. The episode is 58 minutes long. On today's episode, I tell the story of Deanna and our journey to figure out who her dad is. We've been working on it since late August of 2023. Deanna lives in the LA area…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #30 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I do a deep dive on my microdosing journey thus far. It's been a ride, to say the least. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Diary of a CEO, Bryan Johnson interview mentioning Kern…
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Happy New Year... this episode is a great story. Not to ruin the surprise but Jessica is a Triple NPE. Three times she was lied to about her true identity. Is that a record? The previous episode she mentions is called Jackie and Shannon Season 1 Episode 3. Check it out it's a good one. To get in touch with Jessica she's on instagram as jesigirl89 T…
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Brett never met his dad but was always told he died in a shoot out with the LAPD. Another DNA surprise story that happened to someone Don knew in real life. Join us in this heartwarming episode. To get in touch with Don please email at DonNPE@icloud.com. On Instagram his handle is NPE_Life_Podcast If you want to get in touch with Brett email him at…
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Welcome to Mystery Guest - Today I interview someone who does a lot for our community. I don't want to tell you who she is because I want you to focus on her amazing story. Have a listen... (note I do tell you at the end of the episode) To contact don you can email me at donNPE@icloud.com To check out or register for the Untangling Our Roots summit…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #29 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss the concept of searching, muse about the magic that is serendipity and synchronicity + read a snippet of my book. 'Tis the season of self development and shedding victimhood. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast I…
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In this episode I have a candid talk with my friend Dana. She is the wife of a man who suddenly found out he fathered a child unbeknownst to him when he was 21. She is also adopted and also she found out...well I don't want to ruin the surprise. Listen to the episode. It's a great one. To reach Don you can email me at donNPE@icloud.com To reach me …
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Hi Everyone welcome to season 4 of the show. My seasons mean absolutely nothing. They start and stop every time I get to 13 episodes. On today's show we have Aimee from DNAngels She does these cool little tiktoks about some of the cases she's worked on. She helps folks find their biological parents. For free. And she talks about some of these cases…
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In this very intimate episode Don shares about 3 things... 1) A dream he had where his bio father appeared 2) Tells you how to explain to folks your need to find biological family. 3) Don has a recorded conversation with his birth certificate father the day his father found out that Don wasn't his biological child. Follow the show on instagram. Or …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode #28 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. I'm back bb. Join me, Alessandra, as I make my very anticlimactic return, muse about where I've been + have an honest moment or two. It's really good to be back, you guys:) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
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In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Gina Daniel... she's a therapist and NPE and an all around good person. We speak mostly about newly found family. She's 5 years into her journey and I'm 2 years into mine. Some of the things mentioned in this episode.... Click here to listen to Gina's story on NPE Stories, Lily Wood's podcast. He…
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In this episode we hear from Rebecca as she tells her incredible journey, from being told as a child that her dad wasn't her "real" dad to 30 something years later when she finds another truth. And in the end we learn what a "real" dad is. Join us on this very special episode. To email me... donNPE@icloud.com Click here to find Missing Pieces Insta…
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Trigger warning!! If talk about suicice, threats of violence or domestic violence triggers you, maybe this episode isn't for you. Please try another one. The night Dana found out about her NPE status is such an incredible story that it could stand as a complete episode all on it’s own. But I’ve also included this insane cautionary tale about one he…
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On this episode I speak with Beth, an NPE from upstate NY. She found out in her 50s from a home DNA test. If you liked what you heard and want to say hi you can email her at bethnjack5590@gmail.com Resource mentioned on todays show, a retreat for NPEs LDA and DCP... please visit Hiraeth Hope and Healing https://www.hiraethhopeandhealing.com If you …
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Hi Welcome to season 3 ep 8 Anonymous NPE. My guest wanted to be anonymous as to not hurt anyone involved. I can really personally relate to this story. There are many similarities between her's and mine. But all NPEs I can relate to on some level. She has great story, check it out. If you would like to get in touch with our anonymous npe send me a…
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Continuing the theme from the last episode, we hear another story of someone who finds out they're mixed race. Jodi grew up in a small town in Iowa. She excelled at school and sports hoping people would notice those things instead of the fact she looked so different from everyone else. It worked. But she took an ancestry DNA test in middle age and …
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Michael Fosberg went on a search for the dad he never knew. The dad he had never asked about. And he found him rather easily BUT he got a huge surprise. One that sent his life in a new direction. Michael can be found at https://incognitotheplay.com You can find links to his books and podcast. Check him out. this is the link to his podcast on Apple …
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Kate was born in France to Portuguese parents. But she didn't look like anyone else in her family. Her whole life, everyone thought she was Mideastern or North African. Turns out, they were right. Enter Samar, Kate's cousin, who wouldn't stop until Kate answered her. And then suddenly EVERYTHING made sense. To get check out Kate's instagram https:/…
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Today on Missing Pieces NPE Life we have our first Aussie NPE. Woohoo!!! Suzan is from down under and she has a total of 4 NPEs in her story. Four in the same family. Crazy. Dive in and have a listen. If you would like to contact Suzan you can do so at suzanwalker57@hotmail.com If you wanna get in touch with Don email him at donNPE@icloud.com To pu…
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Moment of Truth... Today on Missing Pieces we have 5 stories that all focus on that moment when we find out the truth for the very first time. Rather it be that moment when we find out we are an NPE or the moment when we find that family member who we've been searching for. I love hearing about that pinnacle moment when every thing aligns and for t…
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Today a touching episode about Patty, a woman who meets her father for the very first time on a trip to the north of Norway. But in order to accomplish that, 3 people she's never met and My Heritage came together to help her. Please rate the podcast and leave a review. Thanks... "If you've tested with another DNA company, you can actually broaden y…
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Today on our podcast we have the very talented Laura House. She's a TV writer, comic and podcast host. She's hilarious. And her little brother Jeremy is also joining us. This is the story of how they found each other and more... All of the info you would ever want to know about Laura can be found here, including info on her monthly sober comedy sho…
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Hi everyone. In this very special episode we hear from Sherri, a double NPE. She found out her dad wasn't her biological dad and went through all of those emotions ...and then did it again. To get in touch with me, contact me at donNPE@icould.com. To get in touch with Sherri her email is... mrsrobinsonsince1983@gmail.com Follow me on instagram Plea…
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On today's episode we have Anthony, an NPE whose mom left him for good when he was 6 months old. Anthony's life has been an amazing journey including a pretty successful stint as a musician, mostly in the UK. Here is the transcript from Anthony's message from his mom. "Hi Anthony, it's mom. I know I've never been a mother to you and you probably ha…
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We continue with the rest pf Autumn's story. We hear how that fateful Father's Day weekend turned out. And how her relationship is today with her and her bio-father and other new found family. Look for photos of Autumn and her cousins on my instagram. To get in touch with Autumn connect with her on her instagram account. @autmo To get in touch via …
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On this episode we hear from Autumn. an NPE with an incredible story. Raised by a single mother in Peoria Ill, she didn't find out her NPE surprise until after her mom has passed. Follow me on instagram You can buy Ancestry Discoveries - What Happens Under the Sheets Doesn't Stay There here or wherever you buy books. To email me it's DonNPE@icloud.…
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In this episode we talk to 2 NPEs both of whom had amazing explosive relationships when they first found new siblings. But then, years later, things have taken a turn. For the worse. Join us on The New Puppy Gets Old. Thank to Lily Wood of NPE stories for allowing me to use audio from the episode...134 Jackie's Story You can reach Cory Goodrich and…
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On this episode I have a great conversation with Nikki Semanchik. She's not an NPE but gets a huge DNA surprise when her brother goes on 23 and me. Nikki reached out to me last year, her husband Mike Semanchik is an attorney with the California Innocence Project. He tried to help Kaye and I (Unsolved Murder episode) to get a police report for her p…
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