Family Secrets

Season 10 will launch in June; in the meantime, here’s an update on all things Family Secrets, some of which hit quite close to home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, Alice reflects on her traumatic childhood and the search for her true self. The podcast explores her parents' complex relationship, false memories, self-diagnosis frustrations, and experiences in psychiatric ward and treatment center.

Maggie made a life for herself as a successful poet, wife, and proud mother of two. But after years of marriage, she sensed something to be terribly off. When her intuition led to a painful discovery, she could finally claim her truth and grow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimberly navigates the mysteries surrounding her paternity, health, and self. She reflects on her perfect family and struggles with anxiety. The speaker explores their relationship with their biological father and first love. Kimberly shares her journey with autoimmune Graves' disease and alternative healing methods. The mysterious life and death of Charles Brower is examined. A bike accident leads to reflection and correspondence with her biological father. Trauma as a teacher is explored, along with contact information for sharing family secrets.

Shane shares his journey of self-discovery after being kidnapped by his white grandparents, exploring his childhood memories, complex family dynamics, and the impact of their racist views. They reflect on their father's presence and the struggle to incorporate new information. The chapter concludes with promotional messages and advertisements.

A woman named Susan goes to great lengths to uncover secrets about her biological family, stealing her birth records and meeting her birth mother. The podcast explores the complexities of adoptive and biological family relationships, the importance of sisterhood, and the ongoing journey of grief and searching for identity.

Brittany’s early life is defined by the road; she and her mom are vagabonds of sorts, never settling for too long in one place. But at least they have each other. That is, until they don’t.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memoir about a family tragedy, exploring conflicting family stories, searching for spiritual belonging, and personal connections to family and the ocean.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving to our Family Secrets family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.