It Feels Like Blood

It Feels Like Blood

Author: iHeartPodcasts July 3, 2025 Duration: 43:57

What does it mean to be a family of one? Steven examines his search for belonging in the wake of disappearance, loss, and profound mystery.

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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

Family Secrets
Podcast Episodes
Defensive Wounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:19
Erin grows up in and around violence and anger. But nothing could have prepared her for the tragic discovery she makes at age twenty-seven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Perfect Happy Family [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:02
Through the dual lens of a devoted sister and parent, Julie explores the emotional terrain of family illness and secrecy, puzzling over how she can care for others without losing herself entirely.See omnystudio.com/liste…
Just Like an Arrow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:13
As Sarah navigates the world as an artist and writer, she must confront the genetic history—its myriad patterns and traumas—at the heart of her story, her very self.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I’m The Man You’re Looking For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:55
Brando’s father is an American Indian incarcerated political activist. Or is he? His mother tells a lot of stories. It’s almost impossible to know what’s true and what isn’t.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
Family Secrets: Season 12 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:54
We're back with a new season of extraordinary stories. Join us next Thursday, My 29th for the premiere of Family Secrets Season 12.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A 2025 Update From Dani [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53
Catching up with our Family Secrets family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Got a Lion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:45
Griffin grew up in a family whose illustrious life defined them. But beneath their fame were the secrets that shaped his world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I Thought I Was Telling the Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:09
At the age of sixteen, Jill began a relationship that lasted most of her life with her much-older professor. Twenty-five years ago, she wrote a memoir. But with time comes new memories, new clarity. She’s realized someth…
We’ve Met Once Before [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:43
In her quest for answers about her biological mother in South Korea, Tracy finds more—and in some ways, less—than what she’s bargained for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Sky Didn't Fall [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:08
When Sacha looks back to her childhood, she sees the branches of a gnarled and tangled family tree. But through art, reflection, storytelling – and just the right therapy – she finally begins to pry the pieces apart. See…