Have you ever wondered how the truth about your ancestry could reshape your understanding of family?
In this revealing episode of Family Twist, hosts Corey and Kendall Stulce sit down with award-winning journalist Libby Copeland, author of "The Lost Family," to explore the unexpected and often profound effects of DNA testing on personal identity and family dynamics. They delve into the stories behind these genetic discoveries, the emotional landscapes they uncover, and the societal shifts they precipitate.
The Family Secret That Changed My Life
Key Benefits for Listeners:
- Gain insights into the emotional and ethical complexities of consumer DNA testing and how it can alter perceptions of identity and heritage.
- Understand the potential for DNA tests to unearth hidden family secrets or connections, prompting both joyous reunions and challenging revelations.
- Learn about the broader implications of widespread genetic testing, including privacy concerns and the impact on family narratives and individual life stories.
Tune into this thought-provoking episode to uncover how DNA testing is rewriting the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and where we come from.
Guest bio
Libby Copeland is an award-winning journalist who writes about culture, science and human behavior. Her book, The Lost Family, published March 3, 2020, looks at the impact of home DNA testing on the American family (sign up here for updates and events). A staff reporter and editor for The Washington Post for over a decade, she now writes from New York for publications including The Atlantic, Slate, New York Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, The New York Times, The New Republic, Esquire.com, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Glamour and more.
Guest link:
Listen, Rate & Subscribe