Synopsis
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 Renee Colvert as they attempt to guide you through what it takes to use DNA to break down brick walls, solve mysteries- or find your "people"!
Episodes
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CutOff Genes: Episode 906: Both Sides of the Coin
10/06/2024 Duration: 58min-Adoptee, Birth Mother and Author Monica Hall talks about all things adoption. www.monicahall.com @practicallystillavirgin *Trigger Warning- Sexual Abuse, drug use, language Subscribe, Rate and Review www.juliedixonjackson.com www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 905: FOG is Not a Slur
27/05/2024 Duration: 54minAdoptees Julie D Jackson and Betsy Hadden discuss trauma manifestation- or lack thereof Intriguing Death Certificates Part 2 of Storytime with Kristal Parke of @becauseshesadopted Subscribe, Rate and Review! www.cutoffgenes.com www.patreon/cutoffgenespodcast
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CutOff Genes: Episode 904: It's in the Blood
12/05/2024 Duration: 01h01minNews 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 at www.cutoffgenes.com or www.juliedixonjackson.com Please consider joining the Patreon at www.patreon.com/cutoffgenespodcast Subscribe, Rate and Review!!
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CutOff Genes: Episode 903: We Just Went Off!
28/04/2024 Duration: 01h07minLily 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
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CutOff Genes: Episode 902: Get Over Yourself- But Also- Whatever...
15/04/2024 Duration: 56minThe 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
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CutOff Genes: Episode 901: Is That Hurting Both Of Our Feelings?
31/03/2024 Duration: 47minWelcome 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 or for help with your DNA mystery contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 812: So Long Richie
12/02/2024 Duration: 41min23andme'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
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CutOff Genes: Episode 811: I Think There's Pretty Good Data
29/01/2024 Duration: 55minDog 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!
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CutOff Genes: Episode 810: Let's Not Call it Rescued.....PLEASE
14/01/2024 Duration: 54minKristin 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 to www.cutoffgenes.com Subscribe, Rate and Review!
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CutOff Genes: Episode 809: ClerGical Errors
17/12/2023 Duration: 57minEtymology 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 Review PLEASE! www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 808: Revisiting the Roundheads
04/12/2023 Duration: 41minFinally, 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
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CutOff Genes: Episode 807: Where Did Bam-Bam Come From?
13/11/2023 Duration: 47minRosie 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!
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Cutoff Genes: Episode 806: Are the Round Heads related to the Fat Heads?
29/10/2023 Duration: 39minNew Ancestry features and updates What we want people to know about being adopted King Tut and his girlish hips Julie continues walking in the footsteps of her ancestors Subscribe, Rate and Review! Contact Julie at cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 805: Bob's Your Uncle
16/10/2023 Duration: 42minKerry Washington's MPE discovery 23&me's troubling data hack Michael Oher and "The Blind Side" revelations Julie continues "Walking in the Footsteps of her Ancestors" Subscribe, Rate and Review! For help with YOUR DNA mystery, contact Julie Dixon Jackson at www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 804: Unpacking York and Cheshire
01/10/2023 Duration: 38minJulie digs deeper into her month long adventure walking in the footsteps of her Ancestors in the UK! For help tracking YOUR ancestors contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com Subscribe, Rate and Review!
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CutOff Genes: Episode 803: Yawright?
17/09/2023 Duration: 46minThanks for you patience while Julie was off on her adventure! In this episode we unpack what it was like meeting her brother for the first time (ever) and start sharing their adventures "Walking in the Footsteps of their Ancestors." Note- It should be noted that I failed to mention that "Billy the bully" is actually the current proprietor of what was once The Tunnel End Tavern Contact Julie at cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 802: Valerie Naiman is in the House!
06/08/2023 Duration: 29minEnjoy this conversation with Adoptee/Author Valerie Naiman. Join the Facebook Group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/1882608928721974 ) or follow me on TikTok updates as I walk in the footsteps of my ancestors. For extended coverage join https://www.patreon.com/cutoffgenespodcast.... www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 801: We Faked it Til We Maked It
24/07/2023 Duration: 43minHow legal is first cousin marriages in the United States? The Curious Case of Natalia Grace- Deep Dive Julie shares her upcoming plans to fulfill a life long ambition. Subscribe, Rate and Review! For help with your DNA mystery contact Julie Dixon Jackson at www.cutoffgenes.com
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CutOff Genes: Episode 712: Keep Your Cockles Out Of This
18/06/2023 Duration: 51min- AI explains common Genealogy myths - Chrissy Tiegen spirals about identical twin mystery - Bereavement benefits for Adoptees- when are we allowed to grieve? - Storytime with Adoptee Greg Gentry For help with your DNA mystery contact Julie Dixon Jackson at www.cutoffgenes.com Subscribe, Rate and Review!!!
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CutOff Genes: Episode 711: Not to Beat a Dead Course.....
04/06/2023 Duration: 52minReview of the movie "The Lost King" @thelostkingmovie Trenches- Julie reviews past correspondence with biological parents and tips for how to reach out Last installment of the conversation with Emily Alber @emilyalberart Subscribe, Rate and Review For help with your DNA mystery contact Julie at www.cutoffgenes.com