CutOff Genes Podcast

May 12 2024 121
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Ever wondered what consumer DNA testing can do for you- beyond telling you your ethnicity? Are you an adoptee- or someone who has an unknown parent or relative? Do you love Genealogy? You're in the right place. Join Julie Dixon Jackson and Richard Castle as they attempt to guide you through what it takes to use DNA to break down brick walls, solve mysteries- or find your "people"!

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CutOff Genes: Episode 904: It's in the Blood

May 12 2024 61 mins  
News about Julie's personal life that ties into DNA (Trigger Warning- Vulnerable) Trenches: Use an expert to keep your Confirmation Bias at bay California has access to the DNA of every child born since the 1980s- discuss Storytime: Canadian Adoptee Kristal Parke talks about her upcoming film "Because She's Adopted" @becauseshesadopted For help with your DNA mystery contact Julie

CutOff Genes: Episode 903: We Just Went Off!

Apr 28 2024 67 mins  
Lily Jackson (my daughter) sat in to co-host this week Our organic conversation was so interesting that I forwent all planned content. Please enjoy! Storytime: *Part two of my conversation with adoptee Jim Serrano *Trigger Warning- Child sexual abuse, suicidality Subscribe, Rate and Review! For help with your own DNA mystery please contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com

CutOff Genes: Episode 902: Get Over Yourself- But Also- Whatever...

Apr 14 2024 56 mins  
The annual birthday bah humbug Eclipse Talk Are Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey half brothers? SB1274- California Adoptee Alert- Let's open those Birth Certificates Sperm Donor wants Legal Parent Status Storytime with Jim Serrano Please take the time to rate and/or review this podcast- it really helps! Contact Julie for help with your DNA at www.cutoffgenes.com

CutOff Genes: Episode 901: Is That Hurting Both Of Our Feelings?

Mar 31 2024 47 mins  
Welcome to Season Nine We're back and @reneecolvert is co-hosting Let's talk about "Adoption Doesn't Guarantee a Forever Family" If frozen embryos are people- where do we draw the line? Looking forward to the new documentary "She Looks Like Me" Exploiting Adoptee stories for clout Another Donor Baby dates brother Subscribe, Rate and Review! To share your story, provide feedback o

CutOff Genes: Episode 812: So Long Richie

Feb 11 2024 41 mins  
23andme's stock market woes Sammy Hagar on Finding Your Roots Parents need to tell their daughter that her father is actually her half brother Saying goodbye to our dear producer and co host Richard Castle Waddleton Subscribe, Rate and Review www.Patreon.com/cutoffgenes For help with your search or to tell your story contact Julie at- www.cutoffgenes.com

CutOff Genes: Episode 811: I Think There's Pretty Good Data

Jan 28 2024 55 mins  
Dog Threats The Woman in the Wall Adoption and Personality Disorders Trenches: Mother longs to know the son she was forced to relinquish Storytime with Sara Easterly Contact Julie at cutoffgenes.com Subscribe, Rate and Review!

CutOff Genes: Episode 810: Let's Not Call it Rescued.....PLEASE

Jan 14 2024 54 mins  
Kristin Chenoweth isn't helping other adoptees (but I love her) Jane Russell bought a child with an intact family Author and Adoptee Julie Ryan McGue ( juliemcgueauthor.com ) talks about her story and her two books : "Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging" and "Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family & Kinship" For help or to contact Julie go

CutOff Genes: Episode 809: ClerGical Errors

Dec 17 2023 57 mins  
Etymology of FatFace Closed Adoption promotes accidental incest Why won't the Catholic church acknowledge children of Priests and Nuns? StoryTime with Peggie Arvidson of ZenCareer presents @adopteesatwork Podcast This is a crossover event- tune in to @adopteesatwork Episode 25 for Peggie's interview with Julie about how adoption informed her career path... Subscribe, Rate and Re

CutOff Genes: Episode 808: Revisiting the Roundheads

Dec 03 2023 41 mins  
Finally, an answer as to who the Roundheads were.... Phillipa Langley and the Princes in the Tower A case from the Genetic Genealogy trenches Final installment of Julie's adventure Walking in the Footsteps of her Ancestors Subscribe, Rate and Review For help with your DNA mystery, contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com

CutOff Genes: Episode 807: Where Did Bam-Bam Come From?

Nov 12 2023 47 mins  
Rosie O'Donnell's adoption convo with Angela Tucker Seventy year old man discovers that he was switched at birth Julie continues "walking in the footsteps of her Ancestors"- Chester, Bristol and Bath For help with your DNA mystery or to share your story contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com Subscribe, Rate and Review!