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Missing Pieces - NPE Life

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. We also tell stories of adoptees who've found lost family, or are looking.  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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Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
50 minutes
Episodes
75
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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One Big Happy Family

One Big Happy Family

🎙 Welcome to Another Episode of Missing Pieces!

Today’s guest is Lisa Brenner — actor, writer, and producer — who bravely shares her own NPE/DCP journey through her brand-new film.

🎬 About the Film
Lisa…

00:48:01  |   Fri 12 Sep 2025
Jake - Raised in a Cult

Jake - Raised in a Cult

Welcome to another amazing episode of Missing Pieces – NPE Life

In this episode, Jake shares an incredible life story that’s equal parts jaw-dropping and inspiring — from growing up in a cult to disco…

00:59:08  |   Sat 16 Aug 2025
Donna United

Donna United

Hi

Welcome to an amazing episode of Missing Pieces. This one is amazing for multiple reasons. 

A) Donna's story is amazing and she tells is so well

B) Tracy interviewed Donna and co-produced the episode…

00:58:47  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
Richie's Parents

Richie's Parents

Hi, 

Today is a very special episode. Remember the episode called Richie Blair? Well, this episode we have his mom and his bio dad, telling their story. It's a side we rarely get to hear in this NPE w…

00:58:53  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
Miracle Baby

Miracle Baby

Thanks so much for everyone who reviews. rates  and follows this podcast. It helps spread the word. 

Today's episode is about Angela, a local LA lady who I was introduced to by our common friend Wanni…

00:58:28  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
Richie Blair

Richie Blair

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces. On today's show Richie Blair tells his heartwarming story. Check it out!!!

If you want to get in touch with Don you can email him at donNPE at i cloud dot…

00:54:32  |   Tue 20 May 2025
Elda From New York

Elda From New York

Hi,

Welcome to another fabulous episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. Today we have a very special guest named Elda. She's an amazing woman and a super close friend of my wife.  She tells us her NPE s…

00:48:24  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Marta From Poland

Marta From Poland

Welcome to another exciting episode of Missing Pieces. This is a good one. It's about an NPE from Poland. It's an incredible story and she's an incredible person. Check it out and spread the word.

If …

00:57:09  |   Sun 20 Apr 2025
Laura, Ann's Daughter

Laura, Ann's Daughter

Check out this fabulous episode, where we hear Laura's (Ann from Iowa's daughter) side of the story. I love being able to hear the story from different perspectives. 

If you want to get in touch with …

00:56:23  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
Ann From Iowa

Ann From Iowa

Welcome to another special episode of Missing Pieces. Today Ann shares with us her story of being a birth mother and the source for an NPE. It's an incredible open conversation that can't be missed. 

01:06:51  |   Sat 08 Mar 2025
My Dad's Mixup

My Dad's Mixup

Welcome to another great episode. We hear Candi tell the amazing story about how she helped her dad figure who he really was. 

To get in touch with Don you can email him [email protected] or find me o…

00:56:24  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
Sarah Goes Home

Sarah Goes Home

On today's show we follow Sarah on her way back to the country she was adopted from, Kazakhstan. Please join us for this very special episode.

If you want to reach out to Don you can email him at donN…

00:42:47  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Don's Story FINALLY

Don's Story FINALLY

Hi

Finally we hear Don's story in full for the first time. Check it out!!! Hosted and interviewed by Tracy from the episode A Change of Heart, if you haven't heard it, it is a good one.
To get in touc…

00:57:46  |   Fri 20 Dec 2024
Half Russian Yankee

Half Russian Yankee

Welcome to another episode of Missing Pieces - NPE Life. On this episode, Julie talks about her DNA surprise. Check it out!!

Don't forget to rate and review this podcast!!!

WARNING: This episode mentio…

00:48:57  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
Pamela The Reluctant One

Pamela The Reluctant One

Welcome to another fun episode of Missing Pieces.  Today, I talk with Pamela, a friend of mine in real life. She texted me this past 4th of July about some info she just found out. Some info that wou…

00:53:53  |   Sun 01 Dec 2024
Christy and Tara

Christy and Tara

Great great show today about Christy and Tara...I am not giving you any more clues, check it out!!!

Christy's Tiktok is https://www.tiktok.com/@wellnesswork_w_christy or click here
Don's Tiktok is http…

00:51:18  |   Sun 06 Oct 2024
My Friend John

My Friend John

I "help" my friend John find out his truth. This episode taught me, that isn't always a pleasant thing.

If you wanna get in touch with Don email me at [email protected]

00:38:27  |   Sun 15 Sep 2024
Stacy Bio-Father the Murderer

Stacy Bio-Father the Murderer

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…

00:58:50  |   Mon 05 Aug 2024
Emily's Family Secret

Emily's Family Secret

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.…

00:59:30  |   Sun 30 Jun 2024
Family Road Trip

Family Road Trip

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 Podcas…

00:51:15  |   Sat 08 Jun 2024
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