When the Reporter Becomes the Story

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For years, Louise McLoughlin built her career telling other people's stories. Then she uncovered one she never expected: her own.

After learning she was donor-conceived, Louise set out to understand not only her biological origins, but the larger world of donor conception, family secrets, and identity. That journey led her to create the acclaimed documentary podcast You Look Like Me, where she gave donor-conceived people a platform to tell the stories that so often go unheard.

In this episode, Louise joins Corey and Kendall to discuss:

•  Discovering she was donor-conceived 
•  Finding her biological father and a growing number of half-siblings 
•  Why donor-conceived people often feel the search is never truly over 
•  The emotional reality behind DNA discoveries 
•  Why media coverage of donor conception often misses the point 
•  Balancing journalism with personal experience 
•  The importance of transparency, identity, and the right to know where you come from 

This conversation is about much more than DNA. It's about what happens when the person asking the questions suddenly becomes the story.

About Louise McLoughlin

Louise McLoughlin is an award-winning journalist and creator of the documentary podcast You Look Like Me, which explores donor conception, identity, and family through deeply personal storytelling. Her work has helped bring greater visibility to donor-conceived voices while challenging how these stories are covered in the media.