Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries... more
Season 10 will launch in June; in the meantime, here’s an update on all things Family Secrets, some of which... more
Alice’s upbringing is one of simultaneous excess and absence, and in the deep canyon between the two, she loses herself... more
Maggie made a life for herself as a successful poet, wife, and proud mother of two. But after years of... more
Her paternity. Her health. Her very self. For many years, these are all mysteries to Kimberly. As she reckons with... more
In his journey toward self-discovery, Shane must reconstruct his past by cobbling together memories of his kidnapping, upbringing, and the... more
Susan takes great lengths and risks to get answers about her biological family. But sometimes, in the world of family... more
Brittany’s early life is defined by the road; she and her mom are vagabonds of sorts, never settling for too... more
When Sarah is a young child, her parents vanish at sea. They are never found. How does she mourn what... more
Daniel grows up idolizing William, his friend and future brother-in-law. William is adventurous, effervescent and inspiring. But William has other... more
Happy Thanksgiving to our Family Secrets family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It started with a wreck – a car accident steeped in the history of Cassandra’s family. When she learns about... more
Nobody thinks they’re joining a cult. Certainly not the children who are born into it. When, over time, Mikel learns... more
Join us on November 9th for new stories of resilience, memory, and the way in which long-held family secrets so... more
Today’s Great Minds bonus episode features scholar of bioethics and founder of The John Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Dr.... more
Tune in next week for our next Great Minds bonus conversation with renowned scientist, academic, and founder of the Johns... more
For this week’s Great Minds bonus episode, Dani sits down with bestselling author Kris Carr to explore the moving themes... more
Next week’s bonus conversation is with bestselling author and wellness leader, Kris Carr. We’ll be unpacking a moving and memorable... more
As part of this special bonus series, Dani and great mind Dr. Mark Epstein explore the powerful themes that underscore... more
Next week’s bonus conversation is with one of our favorite writers and thinkers, about an unusual and unforgettable Family Secrets... more
In the first episode of this special bonus series, Dani and great mind Dr. Galit Atlas unpack the themes presented... more
Dani announces a new bonus series of conversations with great minds coming soon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus episode, Dani sits down with Pulitzer Prize Winning Writer Jennifer Senior about her latest cover story in... more
As we prepare for Season Nine, Dani pauses to say hello to our Family Secrets family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the second part of this inspiring two-part episode, writer and musician Jessica Willis Fisher finishes her powerful story of survival.See... more
In the first part of this harrowing two-part episode, writer and musician Jessica Willis Fisher courageously speaks the unspeakable truths... more
From the outside, Priscilla’s family life looks dazzling. Her parents are both revered in the literary community and she and... more
Kyleigh and her older sister Kait couldn’t be closer. They lean on one another all throughout childhood. But at a... more
Letty’s life is laced with “shanda”—the Yiddish word for shame or disgrace. And the shanda is not hers alone; it... more
Emi is a brilliant child caught in the storms of the adults around her. As such, her own troubles begin... more
Allison knows something is fundamentally different about her. She looks different and she feels different from the other girls in... more
From the outside, Priscilla’s family life looks dazzling. Her parents are both revered in the literary community and she and her sister... more