New Season! Coming Soon!

New Season! Coming Soon!

Author: iHeartPodcasts November 6, 2025 Duration: 4:17

Thursday, November 13th. New Secrets. New Stories. New Season. Join us next week for our thirteenth launch!

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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
How Are You Weird in the World? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:49
Allison knows something is fundamentally different about her. She looks different and she feels different from the other girls in school. But when her parents refuse to acknowledge just how different she is, it becomes h…
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:53
Forever punctuated by shame, secrecy, and danger, Isaac's search to know himself has always been a precarious journey. But as he walks the rocky road toward self-acceptance, he must reconcile his need to be both strong a…
The Family Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
From a very young age, Sophia is taught to deflect when people ask questions. Her parents teach her this lesson, and they tell her to keep a low profile as an American living abroad. When she finds a letter she’s not sup…
Telenovela [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
Growing up among conflicting cultures and customs, Carmen feels a profound sense of otherness. When her mother reveals their family secret, Carmen’s conflicts deepen and the puzzle pieces of her identity scatter before e…
Family Secrets: Season 8 Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:13
Join us starting May 4th for 10 new stories of tenacity, resilience, and the profoundly necessary excavation of long-held family secrets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonus: Dani's Family Secret [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:59
In this special bonus episode, the tables are turned as veteran journalist and podcast host Kimi Culp interviews Dani about her own family history and the secret at its core.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
Bonus: The Secrets Hotline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
Stories from our friends at The Secrets Hotline Podcast, hosted by Nick van der Kolk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Conversation with Dr. Gabor Maté [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:08
In this bonus episode, Dani speaks with renowned physician and author Dr. Gabor Maté about his new book,The Myth of Normal, and the ways in which we can begin to heal from our wounds and traumas.See omnystudio.com/listen…
Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:31
In this bonus series, “Dani’s Listening”, Dani connects with listeners by responding to those who’ve called in to share their family secrets. Mark your calendars for the launch of season 8 on May 4th.See omnystudio.com/l…
Bonus: Dani's Listening, Episode 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:23
In this bonus series, “Dani’s Listening”, Dani connects with listeners by responding to those who’ve called in to share their family secrets. Mark your calendars for the launch of season 8 on May 4th.See omnystudio.com/l…