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Family Secrets

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Dec 21, 2023 • 31min

The Self I Could Have Been

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.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 58min

This Was All Supposed to be Secret

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.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 49min

As Bad As a Lie

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.
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Nov 30, 2023 • 30min

Sail On

A memoir about a family tragedy, exploring conflicting family stories, searching for spiritual belonging, and personal connections to family and the ocean.
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Nov 23, 2023 • 54min

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 22, 2023 • 4min

A Holiday Message from Dani

Happy Thanksgiving to our Family Secrets family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 8min

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 54min

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 3min

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 35min

Bonus: A Conversation with Dr. Ruth Faden

Today’s Great Minds bonus episode features scholar of bioethics and founder of The John Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Dr. Ruth Faden. She and Dani take a deep dive into the thematic waters of a powerful family secrets story from our second season.  Take a listen to 'The Loving Choice' here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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