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Hall of Mirrors

FromFamily Secrets

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54 minutes

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Nov 9, 2023

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Nobody thinks they’re joining a cult. Certainly not the children who are born into it. When, over time, Mikel learns the truths about his childhood, a whole world of information can finally crystalize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Nov 9, 2023

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Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.

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Band of Men: Tim Ehrlich's secret nearly killed him. But he and a group of other men with the same secret found the courage to come forward and reveal it, and in doing so heal a lifetime of pain. (Warning this episode contains explicit information about sexual abuse). by Family Secrets
39 min listen
Zygote Baby: Jane Mintz's parents were forthright about her being adopted, but not about her birth mother's identity. As an adult, Jane found her biological mother and discovered many more secrets, the cost of keeping them, and why we all deserve to know where we come from. by Family Secrets
34 min listen
One Drop: Imagine living in one of the whitest enclaves in America, so white that just four people of color were recorded by the census bureau. Now imagine that your father "slipped over the color line" to be there. Bliss Broyard discusses her family secret and how it formed her life, past and present. by Family Secrets
31 min listen
Listener Stories: In this bonus episode we hear from listeners in the Family Secrets community. by Family Secrets
10 min listen
Sam Dingman of Family Ghosts on the Aftermath of a Secret: Dani Shapiro and Sam Dingman from the podcast, Family Ghosts, discuss the family secret Sam revealed on his podcast. Season 2 of Family Ghosts launched on May 15. Familyghostspodcast.com by Family Secrets
34 min listen
Open Secret: As a child, Steve Lickteig was told that he was adopted. But that didn't turn out to be entirely true, or even half of the story. by Family Secrets
39 min listen
A Shock to the System: Dani Shapiro reveals what it feels like to uncover a family secret and how that secret leads to self-exploration. by Family Secrets
3 min listen
The Loving Choice: What if you kept a secret because it was so painful it would crush your young children? What if you were terminal and chose not to tell them? by Family Secrets
36 min listen
Inheritance: Author Dani Shapiro reveals what it was like to, by chance, discover a shocking secret about herself, and what this secret taught her about identity, family, and new beginnings. by Family Secrets
16 min listen
Brian Koppelman of “Billions” On Truth and Writing: Dani Shapiro and Brian Koppelman of “Billions” talk about the extraordinary speech on secrets and shame that the character, Chuck, delivers on “Billions.” Find out how vulnerability and truth fuel creativity. by Family Secrets
24 min listen
Family Secrets: Season 2 Trailer: Check out the trailer for season two of Family Secrets, from best-selling author, Dani Shapiro. Season two premieres on Monday, August 19th. by Family Secrets
3 min listen
Do You Have A Family Secret?: Many of you have filled our inbox with powerful stories. To that end, we’ve set up a phone number for listeners of Family Secrets. And we invite you to tell your secret, your story, that we can share with this community. by Family Secrets
2 min listen
The Very Image: Growing up Jim Graham never felt at home in his father's house. But it wasn't until he was well into adulthood that a family secret revealed why. For two decades Jim's tenacity led him through the maze of the Catholic Church archives to learn the truth of his origins. by Family Secrets
42 min listen
Family Secrets Trailer: Dani Shapiro dared to tell her family secret. In return, others told her theirs. Explore how family secrets shape us, distort us and … liberate us. by Family Secrets
3 min listen
The Journal: We forget that our parents have their own lives, desires and, in some cases, secret lives that they’ve covered up in order to protect the family. But what happens when your elderly parent develops dementia, forgets to cover his tracks, and in doing so unleashes a Pandora’s box of secrets about his sexual escapades and misdeeds? by Family Secrets
30 min listen
In Conversation with Nora McInerny, Pt 2: In the second part of this special episode, Dani sits down with Nora McInerny from the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. by Family Secrets
43 min listen
Listener Stories, July 25: In this bonus episode we hear from listeners in the Family Secrets community. by Family Secrets
6 min listen
A Joyful Heart: Debbie Millman's story is one of extraordinary resilience in the face of trauma and the redemptive power of love and strength found in the unlikeliest of places. (Warning: this episode contains explicit information about sexual abuse.) by Family Secrets
36 min listen
Season 2 Has Launched!: Dani Shapiro discusses the launch of Family Secrets and shares a sneak peek of next week’s episode. Beginning next week Family Secrets resumes its weekly publishing schedule on Thursdays. by Family Secrets
2 min listen
Bonus Episode: Jennifer Mendelsohn on Genealogy and Secrets: This bonus episode features an edited conversation between Dani Shapiro and journalist and genealogy expert, Jennifer Mendelsohn, at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. by Family Secrets
26 min listen
Listener Stories, November 21: In this bonus episode we hear from listeners in the Family Secrets community. To share your secret, call 1-888-SECRET-0. by Family Secrets
8 min listen
Bonus Episode: Inheritance: On this bonus episode, Dani shares an excerpt from her New York Times best-selling novel ‘Inheritance.’ by Family Secrets
15 min listen
Family Secrets on Tour: See Dani in a City Near You!: Starting January 27, Dani is taking Family Secrets on the road. She’ll be sitting down with some of the writers, podcasters, thinkers, and musicians she admires most for unforgettable conversations you won’t want to miss. For more information about cities, special guests, and to purchase your tickets, visit danishapiro.com. by Family Secrets
1 min listen
In Conversation with Nora McInerny: In this special episode Dani sits down with Nora McInerny from the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking. by Family Secrets
45 min listen
Mama and Her Numbers: Bridgett grew up in Detroit in the '60s in a vibrant house with a mother who was genius with numbers. But for most of her life, Bridgett kept her mother's genius a secret. by Family Secrets
37 min listen
Thanksgiving Thoughts from Dani: Dani shares her thoughts, a personal story and well wishes this Thanksgiving. by Family Secrets
6 min listen
The Secret Son: While walking her dogs one evening Laura Engel received a life-changing email that transported her back to a home for unwed mothers in New Orleans. by Family Secrets
45 min listen
In Conversation with Lori Gottlieb: In this bonus episode, Dani Shapiro talks with best-selling author, speaker and therapist Lori Gottlieb about the emotional toll of secrets. by Family Secrets
41 min listen
Little White Lie: What if, as a child born into a white Jewish family, anytime someone remarked about your skin color, a story was told about a distant Sicilian grandfather? Even if it was obvious that wasn't the whole story? Lacey Schwartz talks about what it's like to live in an alternate universe of knowing-not knowing your own secret. by Family Secrets
22 min listen
On The Road: Dani Shapiro shares her experience of being out on the road on her book tour, hearing from readers and listeners about their family secrets. by Family Secrets
6 min listen

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