Family Secrets

4.6 (445)
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.

2D AGO

The Perfect Happy Family

Through the dual lens of a devoted sister and parent, Julie explores the emotional terrain of family illness and secrecy, puzzling over how she can care for others without losing herself entirely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

50 min
JUN 5

Just Like an Arrow

As Sarah navigates the world as an artist and writer, she must confront the genetic history—its myriad patterns and traumas—at the heart of her story, her very self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
MAY 29

I’m The Man You’re Looking For

Brando’s father is an American Indian incarcerated political activist. Or is he? His mother tells a lot of stories. It’s almost impossible to know what’s true and what isn’t. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
TRAILER

Family Secrets: Season 12 Trailer

We're back with a new season of extraordinary stories. Join us next Thursday, My 29th for the premiere of Family Secrets Season 12. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 min
MAR 6 · BONUS

A 2025 Update From Dani

Catching up with our Family Secrets family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 min
JAN 9

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
JAN 2

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
2024-12-26

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

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Dani Shapiro

Host

4.6

out of 5

445 Ratings

Dani Shapiro 🫶

May 8

flowerpower122378

The host makes this podcast what it is—warm, insightful—I’m left thinking about these stories for many days afterwards.
Really Enjoy

Mar 12

mollybear243

I love Dani she’s a wonderful speaker. So intelligent, caring and insightful. I find these episodes so interesting and empathic. Thank you!
Jennifer Senior

2023-08-17

sue 1028

All your podcasts are wonderful , but this one touches your heart . We ask the question what would be , if she was not put in a special home. ❤️❤️
Good show

2024-06-07

PurplePianoCat

Very well written and produced. For me, slightly depressing, but for others it could be mentally helpful. The host seems like a very caring person and also good at untangling emotions. The four stars is because I cannot actually listen to the podcast because the host has a lisp and it drives me nuts! Why are there so many people with lisps hosting podcasts? 🤷‍♀️ Most people probably wouldn’t be bothered by it though!

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

231
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

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Show Website

Family Secrets
Provider

iHeartMedia + Entertainment, Inc