• 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
    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
    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
  • Richie's Parents
    Jul 3 2025

    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 world of ours. I'd like to sincerely thank Kelley and Roy for telling the side we don't hear from much at all. Even in person. Click here to hear Richie's episode.

    If you want to get in touch with Don, you can email him at don NPE at iCloud dot com. (spammer block) Or follow me on insta at NPE_LIFE_PODCAST

    To buy some awesome Missing Piece shirts and support the show, go to

    missingpieces.printify.me


    And please rate and leave a review!!

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    59 mins
  • Miracle Baby
    Jun 3 2025

    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. Thank you Wanni!!

    Angela is a licensed therapist is the state of California. If you are looking for a therapist, especially one who has had an NPE experience herself, please contact her on her website angelaalberttherapy

    If you want to get in touch with Don email him DonNPE at iCloud dot com. Or you can get in touch with me on instagram

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    58 mins
  • Richie Blair
    May 20 2025

    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 com. Or you can follow me on instagram @NPE_LIFE_PODCAST. Leave a message there. Thanks.




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    55 mins
  • Elda From New York
    May 7 2025

    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 story.

    To watch AJs YouTube channel check it out here (he was on the episode Bromance but now has a YouTube channel for NPEs)

    To get in touch with Don you can email him at Don NPE at iCloud dot c o m.

    Or you can follow me on instagram and message me there NPE_LIFE_PODCAST

    Have a Great Day!!

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    48 mins
  • Marta From Poland
    Apr 20 2025

    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 you want to get in touch with Marta you can find her on instagram marta_kostrzewska

    To follow Don on instagram click here NPE_LIFE_PODCAST

    Please listen to Ukraine: The Latest, the podcast that does in-depth coverage of the was in Ukraine go to https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ukraine-the-latest/id1612424182

    To email Don you can send email to Don NPE at iCloud dot com.

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    57 mins