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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.

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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.

    In Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté

    In Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté

    In this bonus episode, Dani speaks with renowned physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté about his new book,The Myth of Normal, and the ways in which we can begin to heal from our wounds and traumas.
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    • 25 min
    Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 8

    Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 8

    In this bonus series, “Dani’s Listening”, Dani connects with listeners by responding to those who’ve called in to share their family secrets.

    Mark your calendars for the launch of season 8 on May 4th.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 7 min
    Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 7

    Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 7

    In this bonus series, “Dani’s Listening”, Dani connects with listeners by responding to those who’ve called in to share their family secrets.

    Mark your calendars for the launch of season 8 on May 4th.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    • 7 min
    Thanksgiving Message from Dani

    Thanksgiving Message from Dani

    Dani shares a message this Thanksgiving with the Family Secrets community.
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    • 2 min
    Trastiendas

    Trastiendas

    When Judy receives a thick envelope from her father—presumably including answers to long kept secrets about his identity and past—he instructs her to burn it before opening. Despite her plaguing curiosity, she follows her father’s wishes. But later in her life, she seeks answers. What was in that envelope? And who was her father, really?
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    • 44 min
    Prisoner of History

    Prisoner of History

    As Tad reckons with the choices he’s made in his relationships—most prominently, in his marriage—he must confront the choices made by his father, too. And his grandmother. In uncovering staggering truths, he finds his own struggles with intimacy are part of a long string of inherited secrecy.
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    • 41 min

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