In her quest for answers about her biological mother in South Korea, Tracy finds more—and in some ways, less—than what... more

When Sacha looks back to her childhood, she sees the branches of a gnarled and tangled family tree. But through... more

Growing up in Ahmedabad, one of India’s fastest-growing cities in the early 2000s, Zara’s world ignited –both literally and figuratively.See... more

When Garth was growing up, he managed to hide his struggles from his parents. But when Garth becomes a parent himself,... more

Nabil’s dad is not exactly in the picture when he grows up. But he is in other pictures, many in fact.... more

After years of keeping her abortion a secret, Honor discovers the power of telling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s in a name? And what’s not? With a splintered identity and a voracious hunger for truth, David travels far... more

Two fires. Two Anitas. Countless questions. In order to understand her mother—and herself—Nina must reckon with a difficult and diffuse... more

Season 11 of Family Secrets premieres next Thursday, November 7th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dani updates the Family Secrets family about our Season 11 launch and an upcoming workshop at Kripalu Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for... more

Hi Family Secrets family, this week we're bringing you a podcast we think you'll enjoy: You Probably Think This Story's... more

Dani shares an update with the Family Secrets family at the end of our tenth season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susannah was 758; that was her identifying number as a research subject in an academic study—and a psychological experiment— that... more

It’s not until well into Darren’s adulthood that he discovers the truth of his father’s secret past. And what does... more

David’s mother is a fantasist with a secret. But hers is the kind of strange secret that’s out in the... more

The cult is a secret to most people she knows. Her very identity is a secret to most people she... more

Reed grew up with a camera in his hand. At first, the videos he made with his brothers were just... more

When Molly’s secret longings and buried desires become the basis of her marriage, she must decide how—and how much—to disclose.... more

Deep in Dina’s family lore is a story of a fire; someone burned a house down. But who? And why?... more

When Michelle gets a knock on her door one day in 2017, her life—and the lives of her loved ones—will... more

Barrett and his wife Jane are both oncologists – they share a social world, a professional world, and a rich... more

Growing up, Whit was extremely close with her mother. But when she becomes pregnant in her twenties, her mother extracts... more

Welcome to the 10th season of Family Secrets. Join us starting June 6th for new stories about identity, connection, and... 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