Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 186
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 1.9k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
alexis@dnasurprises.com
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Host
Alexis Hourselt - Alexis Hourselt is an NPE who discovered in 2021 that her biological father was not the man she had believed he was. She hosts a podcast exploring the experiences of NPEs, adoptees, donor-conceived...
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Episodes
Jamie L's DNA Surprise
October 06, 2026
DNA surprises often begin with a search for answers. But what happens when you find them – and realize the answers don’t give you control over what happens next?Jamie wasn’t searching for herself when she uncovered her DNA surprise. She was trying to help an adoptee identify her biological family when the clues began pointing somewhere she never expected: toward Jamie’s own parentage.In this week’s episode, Jamie shares how solving someone else’s mystery revealed her own, and the complicated ...
Trudy's DNA Surprise
September 29, 2026
One thing we know for sure about family secrets is that they don’t always disappear when the people who kept them are gone. Sometimes, they remain hidden for decades – until a DNA test brings them into the light.Trudy had spent years researching her family history and felt confident that she knew where she came from. But when an unfamiliar close match appeared in her DNA results, she began unraveling a story that had been kept quiet for generations.In this week’s episode, Trudy shares what sh...
Tamarra's DNA Surprise
September 22, 2026
One of the most disorienting parts of a DNA surprise is realizing that the truth has often been there all along. Things that once seemed insignificant – the way you looked, the questions you asked, the places you felt like you belonged – can suddenly take on an entirely different meaning.Tamarra grew up knowing she looked different from the rest of her family. She asked questions about her darker features from an early age, but accepted the explanation she was given about where they came from...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with DNA Surprises?
DNA Surprises is hosted by Alexis Hourselt. Its publicly listed email is alexis@dnasurprises.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for DNA Surprises?
The publicly listed email for DNA Surprises: alexis@dnasurprises.com.
How many listeners does DNA Surprises have?
Podseeker estimates DNA Surprises reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for DNA Surprises?
DNA Surprises typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct lived experience as an NPE, adoptee, donor-conceived person, or family member, or professional involvement in relevant subjects such as donor conception and identity. Recent guests include Lauren Caster.
How hard is it to get booked on DNA Surprises?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does DNA Surprises cover?
Recent episodes cover Science, Genetics, Npe, Adoption, and Donor Conception. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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