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Family Secrets iHeartPodcasts
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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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Sail On
When Sarah is a young child, her parents vanish at sea. They are never found. How does she mourn what she cannot remember?
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Because of William
Daniel grows up idolizing William, his friend and future brother-in-law. William is adventurous, effervescent and inspiring. But William has other attributes, too—secrets locked inside himself and when they come out, Daniel’s world unravels.
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A Holiday Message from Dani
Happy Thanksgiving to our Family Secrets family.
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How Long the Dying Went On
It started with a wreck – a car accident steeped in the history of Cassandra’s family. When she learns about the accident and the secrets it bore, she can at last begin to understand who she is, and who she will become.
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Hall of Mirrors
Nobody thinks they’re joining a cult. Certainly not the children who are born into it. When, over time, Mikel learns the truths about his childhood, a whole world of information can finally crystalize.
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Family Secrets: Season 9 Trailer
Join us on November 9th for new stories of resilience, memory, and the way in which long-held family secrets so often need out.
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Customer Reviews
Mikel Jollett
The interview with Mikel Jollett was one of best “Family Secrets” episodes. My heart goes out to him and I appreciate the way he told his story with love, humor, and honesty. So glad he is in a good place with his own family-i bet a lot of hard inner work to get to that place. Really appreciate Mikel’s story, please thank him for writing and speaking it.
What happened in the car wreck exactly??
In your latest podcast, who was at fault, who died, no answers provided and I listened for over 1 hour. Yes, I know the subject is about family secrets, but she never knew what happened and neither do the listeners, ultimately.
Hits Home
I first read Dani’s book Inheritance and then discovered this podcast. From the beginning I was hooked because it felt as if she knew all my families secrets but I didn’t know them. Compelling guests, probing questions and compassion makes me feel a part of a community that I never knew existed. Invaluable service to those of us still discovering. Thank you everyone.