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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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Nov 20, 2025 • 1h 24min
In The Backseat of My Body
When Kate begins to recover haunting memories, she must confront a family history shaped by silence and generational harm. What follows is her quest to piece together the truth and reclaim a stolen childhood. Kate Price's book, This Happened to Me: A Reckoning, is out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2025 • 1h 5min
Acting on Top of Acting
Ari’el has spent his life playing characters, trying on different identities. But at a certain point he must discover who—beneath all these competing selves—he truly is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
New Season! Coming Soon!
Thursday, November 13th. New Secrets. New Stories. New Season. Join us next week for our thirteenth launch!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2025 • 37min
Bonus: Dani and Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin, renowned author and podcaster, joins Dani for a thought-provoking conversation. They dive into the art of storytelling and its role in understanding happiness and human nature. Gretchen shares her childhood reflections and the power of aphorisms. The discussion highlights the significance of digestible reading for personal growth, the exploration of hidden truths within families, and the importance of self-awareness. Together, they emphasize how authenticity in life and art can deepen connections and foster resilience.

Aug 7, 2025 • 2min
A Word from Dani
Updates, Workshops, and Special Guests!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 21min
There’s a Storm Coming
A ninety-year old father and his youngest daughter come together to unpack a secret that altered—and ultimately made sense of— the shape of each of their lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 2025 • 57min
Which Circle Are You In?
Not every member of a family is told the same story. Elissa wrestles with the necessity of claiming her voice, even as telling her own singular truth may exact a painful price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2025 • 47min
Who’s the Girlfriend?
A box of letters. A hidden life. A history rewritten. Susan must reckon with how to move forward—how to be a daughter, a sister, a mother—after so much staggering change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2025 • 58min
Truth or Consequences
E.A. Hanks, a journalist and author of 'The Ten,' takes listeners on an evocative journey through her memoir, exploring the intricate layers of family secrets, mental illness, and identity. She reflects on her childhood dynamics, revealing how her mother's artistic struggles and the family's emotional turmoil shaped her understanding of self. The conversation also delves into grief after her mother's passing and the complex relationships that unfold in its wake, showcasing the power of storytelling to untangle personal narratives and confront buried truths.

Jul 3, 2025 • 44min
It Feels Like Blood
What does it mean to be a family of one? Steven examines his search for belonging in the wake of disappearance, loss, and profound mystery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


