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Missing Pieces - NPE Life

Missing Pieces - NPE Life

By: Don Anderson
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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. 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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Episodes
  • One Big Happy Family

    One Big Happy Family
    Sep 12 2025

    🎙 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’s movie, One Big Happy Family, explores the twists and turns of discovering unexpected family connections. It opens October 3rd in select AMC theaters nationwide. Get tickets and theater info at www.onebighappyfamilymovie.com
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    You can also watch the trailer on the site — or directly on Vimeo!

    📲 Connect with Lisa & the Film

    • Instagram: @thelisabrenner

    • Instagram: @onebighappyfamilymovie

    💌 Connect with Don
    I’d love to hear from you — whether you just want to say hi or pitch your own story!

    • Email: DonNPE@icloud.com

    • Instagram: @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST
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    48 mins
  • Jake - Raised in a Cult

    Jake - Raised in a Cult
    Aug 16 2025

    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 discovering his biological father was a real-life private investigator.

    We also feature archival footage used under the Fair Use doctrine as defined by U.S. copyright law. The footage comes from the documentary Vain Glory by Tony Cox. You can watch it here on YouTube.

    Please feel free to contact Don

    email: DonNPE@icloud.com

    instagram: NPE_LIFE_PODCAST
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    59 mins
  • Donna United

    Donna United
    Jul 13 2025

    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 with me. And she also was amazing!!

    If you would like to email don DonNPE at iCloud dot com

    Catch me on instagram at npe_life_podcast

    If you would like to support the show we have some kick ass t-shirts for sell on printify. Order a size up, they run small. www.missingpieces.printify.me/

    If you wish to get in touch with Donna you can email her at donnaguy2410@gmail.com
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    59 mins
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