Please Don’t Tell Anyone

Submission: " I was manipulated, abused, and almost trafficked by a guy from my gym. He removed the battery from my car in an attempt to remain in control over me and harassed and threatened me for months after I finally got the courage to leave. Now I work in a field where I get to help convict abusers like him. " --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

"I spent five summers working as a tree planter in the rural wilderness of northern British Columbia. It saved my life and almost killed me at the same time. By day, I was doing one of the most physically and emotionally grueling jobs a person can do. Working in the snow, the rain, and the heat, while having scary encounters with bears, wasps, and ATVs, questioning my existence. And by night, I was sitting by bonfires, taking drugs, having sex, and parting my face off with the greatest community of people I've ever met. " This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/PDT and get on your way to being your best self. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Submission: “I accidentally became a financial dominatrix at 17 and I am still currently doing it on and off until now. It started off as a really bad and awkward first date and turned into what it is today.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

TW: SA, Rape Submission: "When I was 16, I was raped by the same person I married about nine months ago. I don't blame him because the school we went to did not teach consent and I froze up so that I couldn't say no out loud. It has made intimacy difficult even to this day and I struggled to find a therapist until recently. " “This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.betterhelp.com/PDT and get on your way to being your best self.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Summisoin - "I am a 36 year old travel and wildlife photographer. Who in January of 2023 embarked on a trip around the world. In April of 2023, I found myself in Malaysia, where I started dating a handsome Nigerian man. After returning to Thailand to make plans to move closer to him, I found out I was pregnant. Seeing his odd reaction to the news caused me to do some digging, and I found out that this was part of a new organized crime ring called "Womb Rentals", where men impregnate women for financial gains, citizenship to their country, or even child trafficking. Instead of running back to the States, I decided to buy a one-way ticket return to Malaysia and go after him and everyone involved." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Submission:   "On Friday, June 2012, I was airlifted out of Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. During this near-death experience, I left my physical body and was able to watch almost as a third party as I was airlifted to the cardiac care unit in Chattanooga, Tennessee on life support. The next day I awoke, and by Sunday, June 10th, I miraculously returned to the festival after refusing to be released to a women's shelter. Nine months after the festival, I ended up having a complete mental breakdown, an existential crisis triggered by that experience that led me to do a series of wild and crazy things, landing me in a mental hospital for a week where I forgot my own name for two days. Believing I actually died June 8th,may sound out there. But it all happened and the event became a launching pad for my now 10 years of sobriety after a three year addiction to heroin and opiates. This is a story about mental health and stigmas around drug addictions and addicts. It's been a long journey and I'm very grateful to still be on this earth." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault -- Submission: "I was a victim of military sexual assault while stationed in South Korea and felt like I couldn't report it and it ruined my career. I want to talk about the amount of times this happens and how much it goes unreported although they pretend to encourage people to come forward. The fear of reprisal and the fear of simply not being able to prove it is too great for some to report. It needs to stop and I'd like to share my perspective. " --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Submission: " I'm epileptic and for about six months I had experiences where I would have a seizure and I would see future events that were about to happen. I would tell my wife and some friends and then the events would happen. They are some real crazy stories." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

 " During March, 2020, I was 19. My college in California closed down and I moved back in with my parents until I was able to go back. While living with them again. Tension grew high between me and my mom. And a few months into living there, I discovered I was being charged for a life insurance policy through my credit union and a hefty one too. When I called to cancel slash figure out how I was being charged for something I never signed up for in the first place. They informed me that I had filled out a mail document requesting the most premium $350,000 life insurance policy. knowing I did not sign anything of the sorts. I asked for a copy of the document, I opened the document up to see the $350,000 box checked and the sole beneficiary listed was my mom's name, written clearly in her handwriting. What was even more gut-wrenching is that I immediately recognized the signature she forged. It was one of my earliest first learned cursive signatures. I used to sign drawings I'd make for her and used it on all of my schoolwork. Back in the day, I'll always have to wonder if my mom was going to murder me and collect that life insurance policy. It's greatly affected my ability to trust anyone, and I find myself many days racking my brain trying to understand her motives, although I'll never understand how a mother could do something like this to her daughter." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

submission: When I was 16 I went to go live with the family I babysat for. (Mine was very dysfunctional). The husband/dad spent 3/4 of the year away for work. The mom needed a friend/help/therapy! I bonded with everyone and fit in. She ended up having an affair and they separated. The husband/dad and I started having sex. This went on for over 2 years. I ended up moving away and eventually contact with all of them ceased. I basically traded one dysfunctional family for another. Working this all out now in my late 30's but I would love to tell everyone what happened. It wasn't ok.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Submission: Growing up we moved around a lot and went to 7 different schools and didn't know why. In 2021 I found that my mother kidnapped my siblings and I from our father by accidentally walking into a woman while on vacation that looked just like me. It was my father's sister. I haven't seen or spoken to my mother 10 years due to something else, but she doesn't know that I know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Guest Submission: "I worked at a non-profit that did a lot of fraudulent activity and has been up and running for the past 2 decades. I was involved in the fraudulent activity unknowingly and I found a lot of disturbing things that were going on such as sexual assault, harassment, blackmail, and misuse of public funds, government funds, and covid relief funds." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

From the viral "What's Your Secret" clip @trynytyb comes on the pod to tell the story of her life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

TW: Suicide Submission: "In august 2020, my husband killed himself, and I found him. At this time we were separated, and I was dating someone else. After his death his mom took to social media to accuse me of his murder and insinuated that my new partner was also involved. " --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pleasedonttellanyone/support

Twins Jules and Kendall grew up happy, well off, adopted kids, but when Rikki, their tripplet who was seperated at birth and lives only miles down the road, contacts them all three girls lives change forever....oh and did I mention they are on a quest for their biological sperm donor? This episode was not a traditional submission but a Tiktok that host Molly saw which you can watch here: https://www.tiktok.com/@rikkijump/video/7201228808752598314?_r=1&_t=8alIqegSXKF You can follow the ever evolving lives of the triplets on their new podcast "Luke Who Is Your Father" which you can find all the details to on their Instagram

Submission: "When I was in the military, I killed 13 men in the line of duty. I now live with PTSD and the repercussions of it which includes nightmares, flashbacks, a laundry list of medications, and a service dog. I've tried multiple experimental treatments along with traditional therapy to nearly no avail. Having to live with the act of killing another human, no matter what the circumstance, haunts you. I also gave these men their last rights in an effort to somehow make peace with them as we were both just “doing our job.” I have gone to damn near extreme lengths to try to balance my karma in life."

TW: Eating Disorder --- "What's your secret?" man on the street gust Jason comes on the pod for a full interview to discuss living with ARFID. What is ARFID? What does he eat? How he found help? All your questions answered in this week's pod ep.

Emmy Belcher is on the Pod this week with a mini story of a nightmare neighbor

Submission: My bully in middle school became my friend, and then became my bully in high school after thinking I outed them to the rest of our friends. Long story short, my entire friend group ditched me after my bully spread this lie, and now I am terrified of this person.

TW: Drug Addiction, Depression, Cults Submission: The truth behind underground “Christian” rehabs that are kept a secret. I spent eight months in a Christian rehab cult and then I was shunned. Id like to shed some light on what really goes on behind closed doors and how they gain total control over people seeking treatment and their families.

Heather tells the full story of being scammed by her therapist

Sue drove Moly to pick up her rental car in small-town Maine, but the classic cab ride quickly turned into a plea for Sue to come on the pod when she told the story of her "craziest ride ever." Get ready for an hour of cats, pitties, and police standing by....

Submission: I am an autistic women, and the discovery of my disability was difficult and took until I was 17. Navigating the world now is so much different especially being a high functioning autistic person. Dealing with dating, sex, school, friends, etc. has completely changed. I want to explain how it's hard to have an invisible disability.

Submission: "I have a mini spooky story about a ghost and an unsolicited verification of said ghost 20+ years later. I promise it's more interesting than this mini description or your money back?"

SUBMISSION: TL;DR I was harassed by my ex-sorority over the course of my college career. Basically i joined a sorority, shit happened and i *tried* to quit, years later i had to threaten to sue them (twice) before they left me alone for good. Meanwhile my friend at the time that was still in said sorority was giving me the behind-the-scenes of what was going on…. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's spoooooky season which means time for some haunted mini-episodes! This week help our guest uncover the truth behind the hair in the shower... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Submission- “When I was in 6th grade my entire family (me and my 3 sisters and my mom who was a teacher) was kicked out of a Christian private school to avoid being outed about all the messed up shit they were doing. Some smaller stories in that include a teacher who was sent to jail for inappropriate relationships with female students, nepotism to the max, lies, etc. etc. I also just have some really interesting religious stories to tell from growing up in a Christian home, and being sucked into the college culture christian community.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TRIGGER WARNING- Rape, DV, DA, Abusive Relationship Submission: “I dated this guy during college right after my dad died. While this relationship was long distance, it quickly became the scariest experience of my life. I was stalked, threatened, abducted, and assaulted both physically and sexually. Then, my nudes went on craigslist. Once I got away, physically, he went on to do the same to two other girls before he was finally charged, convicted and sentenced to prison for 17 years.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

They were best friends. They shared interests, jokes, secrets, and stories. So when this weeks guest gets a call that her BEST FRIEND is arrested for domestic terrorism it came as a shock. How did this happen? How does a “My Little Pony” loving soft spoken girl turn into a pipe bomb planning, mass murder obsessing person? This hour we explore the store from the eyes of the best friend who witnessed it all. Just please don't tell anyone… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When stand up comedian Ali Macosfsky and three friends are invited to take a tour bus to the middle of Utah and perform for a mystery millionaire at his estate they jump at the opportunity. But what sounded like a harmless private gig quickly turned into a weekend full of live streams, candles, post it notes, and the mystery man behind it all, Zappos CEO Tony Hsies… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Submission: My mom left me with a neighbor when I was 1, and my dad was shot when I was 8. After my dad died I lived with my stepmom for a while, then lived with my bio mom, and she sold drugs off our dining room table. I finally ended up living with my dad's sister. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rheanna survived a 5 year abusive relationship with her first love, during which he once made an attempt on her life that resulted in a restraining order. What started as pure first love quickly turned into control, manipulation, and abuse. How does this happen? Why wouldn't she leave right away? In this hour hear these answers and so much more…just please don't tell anyone…. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

When this week's guest was 18, he was in a car crash that jumpstarted a series of unfortunate events. Spend the hour hearing how a McFlurry being thrown at a gang member's car led to a 15-year decline. Two years sober now, Anonymous spills all the beans of dealing for the cartel, dealing with a corrupt justice system, and dealing with his own mental health through it all. Check out www.FentCheck.org

Seven years ago, Eva Benefield (15) had two loving and happily married parents. Today, at 21, she has neither. After her mother's sudden death and watching her dad remarry and have a child with a 24-year-old, she is faced with the unimaginable trauma of her father's murder. This sounds like a movie plot but it is far from it is Eva's reality. Now, Eva starts to pick up the pieces of her adolescents as her stepmother who killed her father awaits trial. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Meg ate, breathed, and slept the pageant queen life. So when she won her hometown title and went to states it was a dream come true…That is until a #metoo joke was made on stage and as a response, a fellow contestant handed in her crown making national headlines and blowing up the competition before Megs eyes. In this episode, Meg tries to unravel the truth in a story that is flooded with speculation and lies. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you passed Tyler on the street you would think he was just another southern frat bro. But what you wouldn't have guessed is that he had to be beaten with a golf club to become a “brother”. In the Deep South not joining a frat may be social suicide…but joining one could be even more life threatening. Join Molly this hour as she hears the truth and abuse of pledging a frat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At 19, Raquel found herself in a Panera bread workplace romance with 42 year old Anthony (the Brad Pitt of this small town colorado Panera). Flirting over flatbread quickly takes a turn when Anthony reveals that he is on parole and living in a halfway house. But, Anthony dodging the law won't be the biggest secret being kept in this story...just please don't tell anyone... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rural Washington is not a place many people grow up. In fact in J's town only 25 kids were in her entire public school. But when your mom is the local Meth dealer everyone knows who you are…or at least they think they do… --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At 22, tall, blonde, Texas gal Kylie found out her just married husband was having in affair with a 62 year old Jamie Lee Curtis doppelgänger. Oh and did I mention Kylie's parents (who she is very close with) had no idea she married this man in the first place!? They say everything is bigger in Texas! Including this roller coaster ride story, just please don't tell anyone…

At 25 she is a navy vet, mom, and a woman who has gone through the unbearable pain of losing her twins in her second trimester. Emily tells her truth of her miscarriage, getting pregnant again, and the stigma around what 1/4 woman experience.

Host Molly Clark takes over the show to break her silence on a professor horror story from college. Molly cautiously tells the tale of how the advisor she thought was a gift from god became a traumatic and toxic part of her four years. Comedian and witness to it all Rose Kelso is back to ask molly the questions we all want to know!

Author of Big, Rich, Money, Candice Brathwaite, spills her professional horror story of being scammed/swindled by her boss in 2020. Where did over 100k go? Is the company even real? Could he be scamming you? Hear the moment she realized her entire job was a lie, the investment she regrets making and her mission to out her former boss and scammer who is still out there.

TW: Eating Disorder When this anonymous guest reached out with her story Molly was shocked. Why? They went to high school together and this guest was the last person she would expect to have had a super secret story. How did the girl no one worried keep up a prep school perfect image all while watching her father be indicted and juggling a almost deadly eating disorder? Tune and find out…but please don't tell anyone.

ADAM FAZE comes clean to everyone...except his parents. In this week's episode young Hollywood hot shot, Adam Faze tells his unconventional story of breaking into the industry all while having his parents believe he was attending community college. Hear first hand the moment he decided to never go back to class, the transcript that almost blew his cover, why Jay Leno called his house phone, how he got the New York Times' attention at 17, and the rest of the wild journey that got him where he is today. 

Maddie aka @anklemontitorbaddie joins the pod to tell her story for the first time publicly. How did she get her ankle monitor? Listen and find out that and so much more! In this week's episode, we cover the events that led to her arrest, her time in jail, her bumpy past, and where she is now on her sobriety journey.

ZOOM EP! Canadian Kit joins the pod to tell us their story of being cheated on by their fiance Nick. What's different about this cheating story is they are in a Polyamorous relationship. You may be asking yourself....so how can one cheat in a polyamorous relationship? Molly asks that and so much more in this week's episode as we discuss sex clubs, monogamy vs polyamory, and the foundation of any good relationship....communication.

Ben was born and raised on a Polygamist Mormon compound in rural Wyoming. Now, at 32, Ben has broken all ties with the Mormon church and is living a completely different life. How did he do it? Why did he leave? What really is a Polygamist Mormon compound? All those questions and more will be answered on this weeks ep! 

TW: Self Harm  After a traumatizing swim team experience, Rose Kelso would have done just about anything to get out of future meets. To this day Rose has kept the truth close to her chest, until now. Strap in for a hilarious and heartbreaking hour with Rose and Molly as they unpack childhood traumas, shame that follows them into their 20s, and the secret that her parents still don't know…

Alias Jason-Rex, tell his a-typical tale of being a late bloomer in the fast crowd during puberty.

Time travel through the life of a 80 year-old New York Jewish grandma Linda as she tells the stories of how she met, loved, and lost all three of her husbands.

On Please Dont Tell Anyone's first zoom episode we go international with guest Talia Smith! Hear the incredible story of how Talia and her family survived a dangerous home invasion her senior year of high school. From being tied up and accepting her fate of death to jumping out the window in a last chance effort to stay alive, Talia leaves no detail behind in this action packed true story.