Family Secrets
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.
Latest episodes
Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 16min
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.
Nov 21, 2024 • 29min
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.
Nov 14, 2024 • 59min
The Two Names
What’s in a name? And what’s not? With a splintered identity and a voracious hunger for truth, David travels far and wide for answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2024 • 46min
Love, Mommy Dearest
Two fires. Two Anitas. Countless questions. In order to understand her mother—and herself—Nina must reckon with a difficult and diffuse past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2024 • 2min
Family Secrets: Season 11 Trailer
Season 11 of Family Secrets premieres next Thursday, November 7th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2024 • 2min
New Season and Workshop!
Dani updates the Family Secrets family about our Season 11 launch and an upcoming workshop at Kripalu Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 5, 2024 • 35min
Dani Recommends: You Probably Think This Story’s About You
Hi Family Secrets family, this week we're bringing you a podcast we think you'll enjoy: You Probably Think This Story's About You. Dani also gives an update on the release date for the next season of Family Secrets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2024 • 3min
A Thank You From Dani
Dani shares an update with the Family Secrets family at the end of our tenth season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
I Was 758
Susannah was 758; that was her identifying number as a research subject in an academic study—and a psychological experiment— that spanned thirty years of her life. In adulthood, Susannah can finally uncover the myriad secrets woven into her life under the microscope.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2024 • 57min
Hey Dad, Who Was That at the Door?
It’s not until well into Darren’s adulthood that he discovers the truth of his father’s secret past. And what does he do with his father’s secrets? He keeps them. But only for a while. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
