Unexpected DNA discoveries made from mail-in test kits change lives and redefine the meaning of family. Join genetic counselor and founder of Watershed DNA Brianne Kirkpatrick as she chats with authors and leaders in the DNA world on the new podcast DNA Clarity and Support.

Discoveries affect adoptees, NPEs, donor-conceived people, their biological families, and the genealogists and family search assistants who connect them. Hear from a variety of guests and leave each episode equipped with resources, whether you’re a person involved in a family discovery or someone helping them.

The DNA Clarity and Support podcast is a production of Watershed DNA, a full-spectrum source for support and information where you can find 1:1 guidance, books, non-Facebook group support options, online DNA courses, workshops, and free online resources.

Maggie Chenard, the Mindful NPE, is the first guest to join Brianne on DNA Clarity and Support, and the episode will go live on March 15th, 2021.

Maggie is known as the Mindful NPE on Instagram and Twitter, and she hosts a secret Facebook group of the same name. Listen to hear about Maggie’s experience, how grief changes with time, relationships, and what it took to help those around her know how to support her through the NPE journey.

Maggie Chenard is on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as the Mindful NPE. Check out her social media posts and the other resources we discuss including:

• Maggie’s interview with Eleanor Griffith on the Patient Stories podcast

• Maggie's Story on NPE Stories podcast with Lily

• The nonprofit organization NPE Friends

• The collective group of MPE/NPE support organizations and individuals

When will the next episode drop? Mark your calendar for March 29th when we welcome author of the book Ancestry Quest, Mary Beth Sammons, to DNA Clarity and Support! Subscribe on your favorite listening site and never miss an episode.