Mrs. America

Mrs. America

Author: iHeartPodcasts May 14, 2026 Duration: 1:00:08

Growing up, Jackie is a self-described “girl’s girl” in family full of women - surrounded by her sister, mother, and several loving aunts. But a generational secret has been kept, and Jackie will slowly learn that she is deeply impacted by this secret and the silence surrounding it — one that shapes her life from the inside out. 

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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
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…
Candy Bones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:19
Reed grew up with a camera in his hand. At first, the videos he made with his brothers were just for fun. But when their mom goes missing, the boys embark on a cinematic journey to solve the complex mystery of their mom’…
A Lightning Bolt of Desire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:20
When Molly’s secret longings and buried desires become the basis of her marriage, she must decide how—and how much—to disclose. To her husband, her children, and herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
This Didn’t Have to Be a Secret [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:26
Deep in Dina’s family lore is a story of a fire; someone burned a house down. But who? And why? After a lifetime of wondering, Dina finally hunts down the truth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.