The Secret Room | True Stories

Neil pays a high price for what he did on a carefree summer night. The degrading events he endured and how he tried to make everything right are his story. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. I HEAR FEAR Prime Members can listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, I Hear Fear, in the Amazon Music App. Download the app today. PICTURES See pictures of Neil, Rachel and his band! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember Kayla from Ep 175 “Daddy's Daughter” and how the image of her perfect family was shattered by the results of a DNA kit?  She told Ben she had been planning to meet her bio dad for a while but hadn't made the connection yet.  Well, they finally met up, and Kayla's back to tell Susie how it went. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com to be considered for the show. PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

A woman is thrust into a harrowing journey to protect the daughter she didn’t want. It’s about her secret regrets of motherhood, and the push and pull of family and the actions of two men. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Go to Feals.com/secret for 50% of your first order, plus free shipping. PICTURES See Anna with her daughter and Steve.  Also, a picture of her escape vehicle! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember when Anna told Ben that she met Steve on Whisper?  Well, there’s a whole story behind that and she’s back in a week to tell us all about it.  Join Susie Lark for The Secret Room | Unlocked. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you want to submit your secret for the show?  Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Delilah is approached by a guru on her religious campus. She tells us the shocking abilities she was trained to learn. BETTERHELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. STORYWORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/secret. PICTURES See Delilah and one of her pets.  Also see the tree veil which peered into another dimension. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Delilah’s classmate is back to spill what he knows about the exorcism! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Part 2, conclusion. Alex finishes his story about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star.  It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and this week, heartbreak. DIPSEA Get a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. FEALS Become a member and get 50% off your first order with free shipping at feals.com/secretroom. PICTURES See pictures of Alex and his family today.  Also, Café Trieste, site of the first kiss.  And there’s also a picture of Dinda strumming guitar. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Alex’s wife tells host Susie Lark about her take on the story.  And Alex reveals the last ever communication he had with Dinda. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Alex tells us about a whirlwind romance he had with an Indonesian pop star.  It’s a story of star-crossed lovers, a touch of fame, and heartbreak. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. PICTURES See pictures of Alex today, and Café Trieste, site of the first kiss.  And there’s also a picture of Dinda strumming guitar. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kayla from Daddy’s Daughter is back to talk with Susie Lark about her hopes and fears when meeting her bio dad next month.  And don’t worry, she’ll be back to tell us how it went! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Submit your secret by clicking “share a secret” at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Shadow Producer: Horchata. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Kayla discovers a hidden family secret both her grandfathers took to the grave.  What she discovered changed her family dynamics for better, and worse. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/secret. FEALS Go to Feals.com/secretroom and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See pictures of Kayla and her sister…and a picture of the DNA kit results that rocked their world! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED An update from one of our most popular episodes.  Remember Kay from Ep 122 “Daughters?” She told us the tragic story of how her abusive ex-partner ripped her daughters away from her.  Now Kay’s back with two of her girls to tell us about how things have been going since being reunited, and their paths growing into adults.  Don’t miss it. And in the following Unlocked, today’s guest Kayla’s back to tell Susie about her very first meet up with her bio dad! This was a show notes exclusive.  Aren’t you glad you read this!? The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a vituperative secret to share? Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Shadow Producers: Buttercup.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Surprise appearance! The next episode of the Secret Room isn’t due for a week.  But I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to a podcast that I love.  It’s called “What Was That Like?” and just like the Secret Room, guests share intimate, personal stories. I know the host, Scott Johnson, and he has true empathy for his guests, giving them wide berth to tell their stories.  I know a lot you already listen to What Was That Like, but I bet many of you haven’t found it yet.   Scott and I are recommending each others podcasts to our audiences, and it’s about time because it’s a perfect match.  Hear people share their extreme experiences, first hand, with Scott Johnson on What Was That Like, available on any podcast app or whatwasthatlike.com. Today I present one of my favorites, “Danny Found a Baby in the Subway.”  Enjoy! Ben

Delores moves into the sex commune and takes us inside. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. FEALS Become a member at Feals.com/SECRET and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See Delores today and a page from her diary. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Delores and Karen from episode 132 “Intentional Community” sit down for a special roundtable!  They share their reactions to each other's experiences, and dig even deeper.  Join host Susie Lark in just one week. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a numinous secret to share? Sounds mysterious! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Delores tells us about the five years she spent in a sex commune.  How she became indoctrinated, what she saw and did, and how she broke free are her secrets. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. FEALS Become a member at Feals.com/SECRET and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. PICTURES See Delores at the sex commune and a page from her diary. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Susie has an original interview with a woman who works on the front lines of health care.  She has a secret that could jeopardize her career and change the way her colleagues look at her.     The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a preprandial secret to share? You’re making us hungry! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Judy moved to a small town where she lived in a house with bats and had a run in with the mayor.  But small town politics got the best of her. Now that she’s moved, she’s free to tell her stories. ATHLETIC GREENS Go to athleticgreens.com/secret to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. BETTER HELP Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/secret. DIPSEA Get a 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Judy, the bat house, her bat bug bites, the canopy and her cat. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Judy’s back to finish her story about how she was forced to live as an au pair in Paris! The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom and now on Apple Podcasts. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Do you have a notional secret to share? If it has an basis in reality we can workshop it! Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Sound Engineer: Marco. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!