ABC's Nightline
August 2019Catherine speaks with ABC's Nightline about the NPE experience and the growing community of people navigating unexpected DNA discoveries.
In the press & on the air
Media & Resources
Conversations about patient advocacy, NPE discovery, and the path to healing — in print, on television, and beyond.
Video Features
ABC's Good Morning America
July 2018Catherine's first national appearance as an NPE advocate on Good Morning America, sharing her story and the impact of unexpected DNA results.
NBC's Today Show
September 2018Catherine joins the Today Show with Megyn Kelly to discuss the emotional journey of NPE discovery and the support resources available.
CBS Sunday Morning
January 2019A CBS Sunday Morning feature on the NPE community and the advocates helping people find their footing after life-changing DNA revelations.
ABC's WFAA Interview
April 2019Regional coverage from WFAA Dallas exploring the local and national impact of the NPE movement and Catherine's advocacy work.
NPE Friends Fellowship Gatherings
A look inside the NPE Friends Fellowship gatherings — community events that bring together those navigating unexpected paternity discoveries.
NPE Not Parent Expected
An in-depth conversation about the NPE experience, identity, and the path forward for those whose family stories were rewritten by a DNA test.
KHOU-TV – Patient Advocacy
Part one of KHOU-TV's coverage of Catherine's advocacy battle with Community Health Choice over the reduction of aide hours for Julia Mowdy.
KHOU-TV – Patient Advocacy (Part Two)
Part two of KHOU-TV's coverage of the fight to restore Julia Mowdy's aide hours — and what it means for patient advocacy in Texas.
Press & Features
ArticleJuly 17, 2018
The Atlantic
When a DNA Test Shatters Your Identity
Sarah Zhang explores the emotional and psychological impact of unexpected DNA discoveries, featuring voices from the NPE community.
FeatureAugust 11, 2018
New York Post
My Ancestry Test Revealed a Genetic Bombshell
Fio Schiavocampo reports on the growing number of people whose family histories were upended by consumer DNA testing.
ArticleAugust 12, 2018
WGN TV
Woman Shares Her Story After DNA Results Reveal Shocking Discovery
Mindy Flynn covers how Catherine and others in the NPE community are building support networks for those facing unexpected genetic revelations.
ArticleNovember 2018
WFAA – Dallas
DNA Tests Are Revealing Family Secrets — and Tearing Some Apart
Karen Reeves reports on the local and national stories of people whose lives were changed by the results of an at-home DNA test.
Downloadable Resources
Free guides to help you navigate your journey — whether you're facing a health crisis or processing an unexpected discovery.
Hospital Admission Checklist
A step-by-step checklist to help patients and families stay organized and informed during a hospital stay.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Thirty essential questions to bring to any medical appointment — from diagnosis to treatment options to second opinions.
After the DNA Test: A First-Steps Guide
A compassionate guide for those who have just received unexpected DNA results, covering emotional first aid and next steps.
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Catherine is available for podcast interviews, panel discussions, conference keynotes, and media features on patient advocacy and NPE trauma recovery. Reach out to start the conversation.
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