Homeschooled

Homeschooled

Author: iHeartPodcasts January 22, 2026 Duration: 1:17:03

After being coerced into homeschool by a mother whose love threatens to consume him, Stefan must confront how an isolated childhood shrouded in secrecy will shape his life.

Stefan Merrill Block's memoir is titled Homeschooled.

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In Family Secrets, host Dani Shapiro-bestseller of the memoir *Inheritance*-guides conversations that delve into the hidden stories we inherit. This iHeartPodcasts production lives within the realms of Society and Culture, focusing on the profound personal archaeology of uncovering what has been buried. The podcast creates a space where guests share astonishing revelations, not for sensationalism, but to trace the impact of silence and revelation across generations. Listeners hear intimate, often surprising narratives about identity, belonging, and the complex truths that shape families. The journey through each episode acknowledges the initial fear that comes with these discoveries, while ultimately highlighting the transformative potential of facing the past. It’s about the liberation found in clarity and the unexpected ways our personal histories can heal us when brought into the light. Through these shared stories, the podcast builds a collective understanding that our secrets, once confronted, often hold the very lessons needed to move forward with greater authenticity. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of the truths that define us.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Love, Mommy Dearest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:33
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.
Family Secrets: Season 11 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:22
Season 11 of Family Secrets premieres next Thursday, November 7th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Season and Workshop! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
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.
Dani Recommends: You Probably Think This Story’s About You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:57
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 o…
A Thank You From Dani [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:21
Dani shares an update with the Family Secrets family at the end of our tenth season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Was 758 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:06
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 se…
Hey Dad, Who Was That at the Door? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:02
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 pri…
A Phantom Glamour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:38
David’s mother is a fantasist with a secret. But hers is the kind of strange secret that’s out in the open…sort of. As David grows up, he finds the intersection between drama and comedy in this tangled history.See omnyst…
No, The Kids Were Not All Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:26
The cult is a secret to most people she knows. Her very identity is a secret to most people she knows. But at a certain point, Lauren needs to be herself. She needs to tell her story and corroborate it. She needs to set…