Family Secrets

4.6 (195)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED WEEKLY

Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.

6 DAYS AGO

I Got a Lion

Griffin grew up in a family whose illustrious life defined them. But beneath their fame were the secrets that shaped his world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33 min
2 JAN

I Thought I Was Telling the Truth

At the age of sixteen, Jill began a relationship that lasted most of her life with her much-older professor. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a memoir. But with time comes new memories, new clarity. She’s realized something: it's time to tell the story again, and differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

44 min
26/12/2024

We’ve Met Once Before

In her quest for answers about her biological mother in South Korea, Tracy finds more—and in some ways, less—than what she’s bargained for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
19/12/2024

The Sky Didn't Fall

When Sacha looks back to her childhood, she sees the branches of a gnarled and tangled family tree. But through art, reflection, storytelling – and just the right therapy – she finally begins to pry the pieces apart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 min
12/12/2024

An Active Annihilation

Growing up in Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing cities in the early 2000s, Zara’s world ignited –both literally and figuratively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56 min
05/12/2024

Let’s Go Into the Woods

When Garth was growing up, he managed to hide his struggles from his parents. But when Garth becomes a parent himself, he must decide when—and if, at all—to come out of hiding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

37 min
28/11/2024

The Sunshine

Nabil’s dad is not exactly in the picture when he grows up. But he is in other pictures, many in fact. He’s a famous jazz musician and throughout most of Nabil’s life, he’s only a stone’s throw—and yet, a world—away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 16m
21/11/2024

I Was Told Not to Tell Anyone

After years of keeping her abortion a secret, Honor discovers the power of telling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min

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Dani Shapiro

Host

4.6

out of 5

195 Ratings

Wow

20/08/2024

Aussie Heardy

This is so good. I’m hooked
Have listened to every ep!

04/06/2023

mjones72

Danni, you are such an engaging host and I live your podcast! I’ve listened to every episode and some a few times 😊 keep ‘em coming!
From Australia

23/08/2021

campba

Hi Danni. Firstly, thank you. For your content, but can I also say, for the mellifluous tones of your truly beautiful voice. Of course your kindness, patience, insight and intelligence… know that your are caring for a worldwide community. But your voice. It is almost as much of a reason I wait impatiently for your next episode, as it is for the incredible stories. If only you were available to produce all of my favourite podcasts I would be listening all day. Know that you have a gift that is a diamond to be treasured. Thank you again Danni. And love from far away 💜xxxx
Loved all....apart from ‘The Blue Chair’

28/05/2021

Volcano27melblocal

Love this podcast and Dani’s style of questioning. However, the most recent episode was appalling, the interviewee was utterly self absorbed and irritating. I was left simply not caring about her situation, or the fact she sat on a chair for days!

Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.

Channel

iHeartPodcasts
Creator

iHeartPodcasts
Years Active

2018 - 2025
Episodes

226
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

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Show Website

Family Secrets
Provider

iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc