Podcasts about family secrets

Infedility. Betrayal. Murder. And so much more. On this week's full episode of 'Family Secrets' we have the wildest stories from across the country, packed full of shocking secrets that existed within these family trees. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Heidi Cloud was twelve years old, she became the first child in America to be sent to jail for refusing a court-ordered visit with her father. As she grew up, Heidi came to understand that the real danger had been much closer to home. Her mother spent decades pulling everyone around her into a relentless world of conspiracy. Then she disappeared. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Follow Chameleon on Instagram @chameleonpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For more than 25 years, Emmy-winning actress Mariska Hargitay has captivated audiences as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU. But in this deeply personal chapter, Mariska is turning the camera on herself. She sits down with Hoda Kotb to open up about her vulnerable documentary My Mom Jayne, where she explores the childhood loss of her mother, long-held family secrets, and healing past wounds. Mariska also shares what it is like to make her terrifying yet exhilarating Broadway debut at age 62 in Every Brilliant Thing, revealing how local heroes like Jalen Brunson inspire her work ethic, and how training ourselves in gratitude can fundamentally shift how we see the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hiro is a curious young pup who thinks his parents are boring—Mama is a doctor, Papa is an accountant. But when he notices strange things happening at night, he discovers his family has an incredible secret! In this bedtime story, Hiro learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes the most amazing people are right in your own home. ✔️ Perfect for ages 5+ Sleep Tight!, Sheryl & Clark ❤️

SHOW FEATURES: Deep Fried Debates, Family Secrets, Pop Trash and The Voicemail. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the year 7 season finale I was so excited to chat with B.K. Jackson (aka Kate), the incredible founder of Severance magazine and editor of the brilliant new essay collection, Relative Strangers. We had a great conversation into her incredibly complex discovery story which includes 9 siblings, and we spoke about the healing power of storytelling.Resources Mentioned:Relative Strangers edited by B.K. JacksonSeverance Magazine edited by B.K. JacksonB.K. Jackson's ADHD Substack NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

SHOW FEATURES: Movie Quote Quiz, Family Secrets, Pop Trash and Redneck Report.Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Behind every superstar athlete chasing a global dream is a family dynamic that gets completely reshaped in the process.

We have more family secrets for you, and though there is less murder this time, we have some wild deathbed confessions and 23&Me discoveries. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are You Smarter Than A Community College Dropout, Redneck Report, Pop Trash and more Family Secrets. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this thrilling episode of Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality, host Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes welcomes debut thriller author Lindsay Kent to discuss her mind-bending psychological suspense novel, My Twin the Murderer.What happens when identical DNA becomes the perfect alibi—or the perfect accusation? Lindsay takes listeners behind the scenes of her gripping debut thriller, where neuroscientist Evelyn Malcolm finds herself accused of murder alongside her estranged twin sister. As memories clash, secrets emerge, and reality itself comes into question, readers are left asking one chilling question: What if the real monster wears your face?  During this fascinating conversation, Lindsay shares her journey from award-winning filmmaker to novelist, her fascination with consciousness and human behavior, and how her experiences exploring psychology, storytelling, and altered states of awareness influenced the creation of this unforgettable thriller. Listeners will discover the inspiration behind the twins, the moral questions woven throughout the story, and why truth can be far more dangerous than fiction.  If you love psychological thrillers, complex family dynamics, shocking twists, and stories that explore the thin line between reality and deception, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Heidi Cloud's childhood never stood a chance of being normal. A mother with a warped way of seeing the world keeps the family on the run and embroiled in an impossible custody battle with a historic and horrific conclusion. How does Heidi begin to untangle the truth when her own mother is as manipulative as she is convincing. Chameleon is a production of Campside Media and Audiochuck. Follow Chameleon on Instagram @chameleonpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We launched a new segment this week called 'Family Secrets' to find out what you learned about your family tree's past. However, we didn't expect to hear that so many families have secrets of MURDER! Find out on this edition of 'Family Secrets.' Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SHOW FEATURES: Lazy Bonez Mahonez, Family Secrets, Redneck Report and Pop Trash. Follow Dave & Mahoney everywhere:Instagram: @daveandmahoneyTikTok: @daveandmahoneyFacebook: @daveandmahoneyYouTube: @daveandmahoneyAgree? Disagree? Want to yell at us?Voicemail: 833-YO-DUMMY Additional Content: daveandmahoney.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three great guests on the show, as per normal. One of them's all about the paranormal, one is a legendary entrepreneur, and a lifelong journalist whose greatest story turned up in her own family. Danny Robins is a man with an uncanny ability to explore the supernatural in a way which delights sceptics and believers alike.Sharon Ring worked on Fleet Street in newspapers and magazines for more than three decades before finding the full story of her mother and uncle's childhood in Nazi Germany.And Simon Woodroofe had a great career in music and television behind him before he got round to keeping the promise he made to himself to make his million - Yo Sushi being the business which made his name. He's just released his memoir: Yo! Man: Rock n'Roll, Robots and Reinventing British Dining.Producer: Gareth Nelson-Davies Assistant producer: Catherine Powell & Ribika Moktan Researcher: Jesse Edwards Editor: Andrea Kennedy

The Orchard s Rot Was Fed by Every Family SecretBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dark-mysteries-the-strange-and-unusual-podcast-2026--5684156/support.Darkest Mysteries Online

In this episode, Lily Wood sits down with Elizabeth, a trauma-informed yoga teacher who shares her traumatic story of surviving a chaotic childhood only to discover through a 23andMe test the devastating truth about her conception.Elizabeth can be reached via email ekvipyoga@gmail.comResources Mentioned:vipyoga-noco.comDNAngelsDNA Surprises Podcast with Alexis Hourselt (3 part podcast)NPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Family Secrets Unveiled: A Café Confrontation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: En Buenos Aires, donde el invierno sopla con su frío viento y el cielo está cubierto de nubes grises, el café "La Esquina" rebosa de vida.En: In Buenos Aires, where winter blows with its cold wind and the sky is covered with gray clouds, the café "La Esquina" is bustling with life.Es: Es el Día de la Bandera y la ciudad se llena de entusiasmo patriótico.En: It is Día de la Bandera and the city is filled with patriotic enthusiasm.Es: Dentro del café, el aroma del café recién hecho y las medialunas recién horneadas envuelve a los clientes, quienes conversan mientras se quitan los guantes y bufandas.En: Inside the café, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked medialunas envelops the customers, who chat while taking off their gloves and scarves.Es: Carlos, un abogado cuya ansiedad es evidente en su temblorosa mano que sostiene un café humeante, está sentado en una mesa cerca del ventanal.En: Carlos, a lawyer whose anxiety is evident in his trembling hand holding a steaming coffee, is seated at a table near the window.Es: Su mirada está fija en una figura conocida que se acerca.En: His gaze is fixed on a known figure approaching.Es: Mariana, su hermana mayor, entra al café con una bufanda azul y blanca, los colores de la bandera.En: Mariana, his older sister, enters the café wearing a blue and white scarf, the colors of the flag.Es: En sus manos lleva un sobre que Carlos ha anhelado ver.En: In her hands, she carries an envelope that Carlos has longed to see.Es: Luis, el barista joven y curioso, observa desde detrás del mostrador.En: Luis, the young and curious barista, watches from behind the counter.Es: Ha visto a estos hermanos entrar al café muchas veces, pero hoy nota algo diferente.En: He has seen these siblings come into the café many times, but today he notices something different.Es: Hay tensión en el aire.En: There is tension in the air.Es: Carlos respira hondo y se levanta cuando Mariana llega a su mesa.En: Carlos takes a deep breath and stands up as Mariana arrives at his table.Es: —Carlos, ¿por qué tanto misterio? —comienza Mariana, sin sentarse.En: "Carlos, why all the mystery?" Mariana begins, not taking a seat.Es: Su tono es protector.En: Her tone is protective.Es: —Necesito ver lo que hay en el sobre, Mariana. Es importante para mí. —Carlos responde, su voz refleja la urgencia de su deseo.En: "I need to see what's in the envelope, Mariana. It's important to me," Carlos replies, his voice reflecting the urgency of his desire.Es: Mariana se niega a ceder.En: Mariana refuses to yield.Es: —Some secretos deben permanecer ocultos. No es el momento ni el lugar para esto.En: "Some secrets must remain hidden. This is not the time or place for this."Es: La discusión entre los hermanos se intensifica.En: The discussion between the siblings intensifies.Es: Carlos, desesperado por respuestas, decide actuar.En: Carlos, desperate for answers, decides to act.Es: —¡No puedes seguir protegiendo todo! Es nuestra familia. Necesito saber.En: "You can't keep protecting everything! It's our family. I need to know."Es: Los murmullos de los otros clientes se detienen mientras el ambiente se concentra en la mesa de Carlos y Mariana.En: The murmur of other customers stops as the atmosphere focuses on Carlos' and Mariana's table.Es: Luis, fingiendo limpiar una mesa cercana, no puede evitar escuchar.En: Luis, pretending to clean a nearby table, can't help but listen.Es: Mariana, con la mirada fija en su hermano, duda.En: Mariana, with her eyes fixed on her brother, hesitates.Es: Finalmente, toma asiento y extiende el sobre hacia él.En: Finally, she takes a seat and extends the envelope toward him.Es: —Espera, Carlos. Antes de que lo abras, tienes que prometer que buscarás entender, no juzgar.En: "Wait, Carlos. Before you open it, you must promise that you'll seek to understand, not judge."Es: Carlos toma el sobre con nerviosismo.En: Carlos takes the envelope nervously.Es: Abre el sello cuidadosamente bajo la atenta mirada de Mariana y los ojos curiosos del café.En: He carefully opens the seal under Mariana's watchful gaze and the curious eyes of the café.Es: Al sacar el contenido, descubre fotos antiguas de sus padres, cartas de amor y un certificado de adopción.En: Upon removing the contents, he discovers old photos of their parents, love letters, and an adoption certificate.Es: Era un secreto que nunca había imaginado.En: It was a secret he had never imagined.Es: —¿Por qué no me dijiste nada? —preguntó Carlos, sorprendido pero sin rabia.En: "Why didn't you tell me anything?" Carlos asked, surprised but without anger.Es: —Quería protegerte, protegernos. Pero es hora de enfrentar la verdad —responde Mariana.En: "I wanted to protect you, protect us. But it's time to face the truth," Mariana responds.Es: El ruido del café vuelve gradualmente cuando la atención de la gente se dispersa.En: The noise of the café gradually returns as people's attention disperses.Es: Carlos, con una nueva comprensión, extiende su mano y coge la de Mariana.En: Carlos, with a new understanding, reaches out and takes Mariana's hand.Es: —Gracias, hermana.En: "Thank you, sister."Es: Luis, sonriendo detrás del mostrador, observa cómo Carlos y Mariana emergen de su discusión más unidos.En: Luis, smiling behind the counter, watches as Carlos and Mariana emerge from their discussion more united.Es: Sabe que presenció algo importante, un momento de familia y reconciliación que va más allá de cualquier secreto.En: He knows he witnessed something important, a moment of family and reconciliation that goes beyond any secret.Es: En ese día festivo, el significado del amor y la importancia de la familia se derrama más fuerte que cualquier café servido.En: On this festive day, the significance of love and the importance of family spills over more strongly than any coffee served.Es: El invierno en Buenos Aires trae su propio tipo de calidez, uno muy distinto, que brota del corazón.En: The winter in Buenos Aires brings its own kind of warmth, a very different one, that springs from the heart. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: el aromathe scarf: la bufandathe lawyer: el abogadothe anxiety: la ansiedadthe envelope: el sobrethe barista: el baristathe sibling: el hermano/la hermanathe tension: la tensiónthe seal: el sellothe gaze: la miradathe mystery: el misteriothe secret: el secretothe glance: la miradathe murmurs: los murmullosthe adoption certificate: el certificado de adopciónthe urge: la urgenciathe breath: el alientothe truth: la verdadthe warmth: la calidezto tremble: temblarto yield: cederto hesitate: dudarto pretend: fingirto disperse: dispersarseto protect: protegerto envelop: envolverto intensify: intensificarfreshly brewed: recién hechofreshly baked: recién horneadoto emerge: emerger

Noong October 2025, nagkaron ng event ang podcast na workshop/speaker series and live recording. Ito yung recording nung patapos na yung event. Tinanong ko ang ating mga suking guest ang madalas na natatanong sakin. Ok ba magka bukas na Third Eye?Kasama natin ang Charmed Ones, si Olivia/Prei, JP, Coach John, Aling Jojo, at ang iba pang mga sumama sa kwentuhan nung araw na yun.Kasama syempre nung mga seryosong kwentuhan, meron rin tayo nung mga bardagulan na nangyayari kadalasn behind the scenes.Gaya ng nasabi ko, eto na ang mahahabang link ng mga past episodes ng ating mga guest:Charmed Ones Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcg83FW_a91KO5ngp0TGFHM9boLcy054vCharmed Live - https://youtube.com/live/T2xyMfYBqrEPrei / Olivia -  @preiforme  EP 60 - The Tarot Reader: ⁠https://youtu.be/RsTQDZs8R_I⁠EP79 - Paranormal Tales: Francesca - ⁠https://youtu.be/ADshhP525cU⁠EP 98 - Spirit Walk - ⁠https://youtu.be/XIRIZc6fWXk⁠EP 113 - Family Secrets - ⁠https://youtu.be/SQRm4at8wLk⁠Pagpag Session Family Secrets - ⁠https://youtu.be/GJNOKqmKc9Y⁠EP 141 - UK Spirits - ⁠https://youtu.be/6gkn01A44d4⁠JPSoutheast Asian FolkloreEP 76 - Part 1 - https://youtu.be/47y1yuNZmRMEP 77 - Part 2 - https://youtu.be/hUVYNZbYHMAEP 87 - Part 3 - https://youtu.be/BugSgKSTgjgEP 98 - Spirit Walk - https://youtu.be/XIRIZc6fWXkEP 118 - Love, Loss, and Ghost Riders - https://youtu.be/I0srVcO5RkIEP 139 - Katalonan in New York - https://youtu.be/BpanE4v3fA0EP 148 - Akashic Records JP - https://youtu.be/UepG9c253LwEP 173 - Katalonan at Babaylan - https://youtu.be/-lCcZ9sIa4UEp 181 - Bituin ng Bulan - https://youtu.be/KmS5IPoIg5ECase Files 001 - Too Many Gods - https://youtu.be/XqtQ8Edx2XcCoach & Aling JojoOcculture Q&A with Aling Jojo & Coach John - https://youtube.com/live/igWqXGwaaWEOcculture - Pagpag Session with the Charmed Ones, Aling Jo, and Coach John - https://youtube.com/live/T2xyMfYBqrECoach JohnEP 126 - Budol - https://youtu.be/oAsg7JbejdMEP 135 - Grounding / Earthing - https://youtu.be/lvaph7G8nEkEP 172 - Kwentuhang Kababalaghan - https://youtu.be/jIaIbz0paWMEP 180 - Vedic Astrology - https://youtu.be/XXNVpuGRm0oAling JojoEP 106 Psychic Consultation - https://youtu.be/HQtSxAq-b2wEP 109 The Psychic - https://youtu.be/IzYW1rSPu_QPagpag Session Sam's Consultation - https://youtu.be/wJ7Mm9JKQYkEP 243 - Chen's Stories - https://youtu.be/rllNAYz4wmIKung may Third Eye stories rin kayo na gusto i share, email nyo lang sa paranormalsph@gmail.comKung nalito ka, kung sino ba sila, may kanya kanya silang episode, mas maigi magsimula ka sa Episode 1: The Unexpected Visitor -https://youtu.be/AHSHtHOsNP0 Eto yung link ng form para mag send kayo ng story/experience nyo kay Prei/Olivia: https://forms.gle/RQgjirv8FCBitSpa7If you enjoy this kind of conversation, you might want to subscribe :D ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Do you want to support the podcast? You can support us on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/paranormalpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We have different tiers for supporters, from the general support to early access, to joining us on the calls way in advance. No pressure, just additional help for us :) The Para Normal Podcast. Engineered and Produced by f90 Productions Rate and Review our show on Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Apple PodcastsFor brand partnerships, advertisements, or other collaboration opportunities with our podcast, please contact our management team at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@tagm.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoy. 

This week we are joined by Holly Brown! Holly's comedy is what you get when the girl next door has a little bite - mixing dark humor and millennial nostalgia with an honesty that makes you laugh and squirm. Named one of WhoHaHa's Comedians of the Year in 2022, Holly has been featured on popular podcasts The Daily Zeitgeist and The Dork Forest, and has performed at SF Sketchfest, Big Pine, the SLO Comedy Festival, and more across the country. She is the host and creator of the darkly comedic narrative podcast Everybody Knows But Me, produced with Next Chapter Podcasts and Companion Arts, which explores family secrets, grief, and growing up through the lens of 90s sitcoms. Her work has been featured in Funny or Die videos, she headlines nationally, loves calling dogs good boy, listening to Bob Dylan, and investigating her father's deathbed confession! In this episode, we dive into a nostalgic conversation about beloved TV shows from our childhood, including "Fairly OddParents" and "Frasier," and discuss their impact on our lives. Holly shares her experiences growing up in Los Angeles and her connection to the entertainment industry. We explore Holly's family secret and discuss her podcast, "Everybody Knows But Me.” Check it out! Recommendations From This Episode:  Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Murphy Brown Follow Holly: @hollybrowncomedy Follow Carly: @carlyjmontag Follow Emily: @thefunnywalsh Follow the podcast: @aloneatlunchpod Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends!  Email us: aloneatlunch@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This month in book club, Marisa Serafini (@serafinitv) and I dive into How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, a bestselling mystery that blends small-town intrigue, family secrets, and a decades-spanning murder investigation.The story begins in 1965 when teenage Frances Adams receives a chilling prediction from a fortune teller: one day she will be murdered. Determined to uncover the truth, Frances spends her life investigating both her foretold death and the mysterious disappearance of her friend Emily Sparrow. Decades later, Frances is found murdered, and her great-niece Annie Adams inherits not only her estate but also the responsibility of solving the crime.As Annie follows a trail of journals, hidden clues, and long-buried secrets, she uncovers shocking revelations about her family, the town of Castle Knoll, and the complicated relationships that have shaped generations. What begins as a classic whodunit evolves into a story about obsession, envy, fate, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves about our lives.We discuss the novel's dual timelines, memorable cast of characters, red herrings, twists, and whether Frances' fate was truly written in the stars—or created by her own lifelong pursuit of the truth.We also share what we've been reading outside of book club lately.Upcoming Book Club Picks: Fight Club: A Novel - Chuck Palahniuk (June 2026) La Belle Sauvage (Book 1 of The Book of Dust) - Philip Pullman (July 2026) TBD (August 2026) Nervous Conditions - Tsitsi Dangarembga (September 2026) TBD (October 2026) Maus: A Survivor's Tale - Art Spiegelman (November 2026)

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Secrets of the Great Wall: A Family's Hidden Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-05-30-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的某个清晨，阳光洒在长城上，层层叠叠的砖石在花草之间若隐若现。En: One spring morning, sunlight spilled over the Changcheng (Great Wall), with layers of bricks and stones appearing intermittently among the flowers and grass.Zh: 小雨和简走在这条历史悠久的长道上，心中充满期待和紧张。En: Xiaoyu and Jian walked on this ancient path, filled with anticipation and nervousness.Zh: 微风带来花香，却掩不住小雨内心的焦虑。En: The breeze carried the scent of flowers but couldn't conceal Xiaoyu's inner anxiety.Zh: 她一直相信，在这些古老的墙壁之中，藏着一份可以揭开家族秘密的卷轴。En: She always believed that hidden within these ancient walls was a scroll that could unlock a family secret.Zh: 简则显得有些怀疑。En: Jian seemed somewhat skeptical.Zh: 他一直认为家族的传说可能只是老祖宗编的故事。En: He had always thought that the family's legend might just be a story made up by their ancestors.Zh: 但他知道，小雨决心已定，便仍然陪在她身边，一路上为她打气。En: But he knew that Xiaoyu had made up her mind, so he stayed by her side, cheering her on throughout the journey.Zh: “这段长城的故事，你知道吗？”小雨突然问道。En: "Do you know the story of this part of the Changcheng?" Xiaoyu suddenly asked.Zh: “听说这里曾有很多战士驻守，还有一些未解的秘密。”简回答。En: "I heard there were many soldiers stationed here, and some unsolved secrets," Jian replied.Zh: 他们走到了一段人迹罕至的长城，传说这里的不稳定使人望而却步。En: They reached a seldom-visited section of the Changcheng, reputed to be unstable and daunting.Zh: 墙上的砖石有些已经脱落，绿色的藤蔓在石缝间肆意生长，犹如一片天然屏障。En: Some bricks had fallen from the wall, while green vines grew wildly in the crevices, like a natural barrier.Zh: 小雨停下脚步，凝视着一座看似岌岌可危的哨塔。En: Xiaoyu stopped, staring at a seemingly precarious watchtower.Zh: “就是这里。”她指着那座塔，口气坚定。En: "It's here," she said firmly, pointing at the tower.Zh: 简递给她一个鼓励的微笑，心中却隐隐有些不安。En: Jian gave her an encouraging smile, but inside, he felt a slight unease.Zh: 他对自己说，无论如何都要确保小雨的安全。En: He told himself that no matter what, he must ensure Xiaoyu's safety.Zh: 他们小心翼翼地走进哨塔内部，灰暗的空间中充满着历史的沉淀。En: They cautiously entered the interior of the watchtower, where the dim space was steeped in historical sediments.Zh: 墙上的刻画吸引了小雨的注意，她用手轻抚这些不知道存在了多少年的图案。En: The carvings on the wall caught Xiaoyu's attention; she gently touched the patterns that might have been there for countless years.Zh: 突然，一个松动的砖块掉落，露出了一条狭窄的通道。En: Suddenly, a loose brick fell, revealing a narrow passage.Zh: “看！我们找到了！”小雨的眼中闪烁着光芒。En: "Look! We've found it!" Xiaoyu's eyes sparkled with excitement.Zh: 简似乎感受到了一份无法解释的激动，他们顺着通道来到了一个古老的密室。En: Jian seemed to feel an inexplicable thrill as they followed the passage into an ancient secret chamber.Zh: 密室中的气氛让他们心跳加速，墙上的刻画依然模糊不清，隐隐透露着一些重要信息。En: The atmosphere within the chamber made their hearts race; the wall carvings were still blurred, faintly hinting at important information.Zh: 就在此时，哨塔开始微微晃动。En: At that moment, the watchtower began to tremble slightly.Zh: 简拉着小雨往外跑，“快！这里快塌了！”En: Jian grabbed Xiaoyu and ran outside, "Quick! It's about to collapse!"Zh: 他们冲出哨塔瞬间，身后的石块轰然倒下，尘土弥漫。En: Just as they rushed out of the tower, stones behind them fell with a crash, filling the air with dust.Zh: 在落地的一刻，他们手中紧紧握着从墙上撕下的一部分刻画。En: As they landed, they held tightly onto a piece of the carving they had torn from the wall.Zh: “我们虽然没找到卷轴，但至少知道了它的方向。”小雨看着手中的片段，轻声说道。En: "Although we didn't find the scroll, at least we know the direction," Xiaoyu softly said, looking at the fragment in her hand.Zh: 简点头，他的眼中再也没有了疑虑。En: Jian nodded, his eyes cleared of doubt.Zh: “或许，家族传说比我想的更真实。”En: "Perhaps, the family legend is more real than I thought."Zh: 经过这次冒险，小雨和简之间的信任更加坚固。En: After this adventure, the trust between Xiaoyu and Jian grew stronger.Zh: 春风再次吹过，带来新的希望。En: The spring breeze blew once again, bringing new hope.Zh: 尽管任务未能如愿以偿，但他们并没有灰心。En: Although their mission was not fulfilled, they did not lose heart.Zh: 相反，他们对未来的探索充满信心，继续携手前行，揭开属于家族的秘密。En: On the contrary, they were full of confidence in their future explorations, continuing hand in hand to uncover their family's secrets. Vocabulary Words:intermittently: 若隐若现anticipation: 期待anxiety: 焦虑reputed: 传说daunting: 使人望而却步crevices: 石缝precarious: 岌岌可危watchtower: 哨塔encouraging: 鼓励unease: 不安sediments: 沉淀carvings: 刻画patterns: 图案loose: 松动inexplicable: 无法解释tremble: 晃动collapse: 塌dust: 尘土fragment: 片段unease: 不安blurred: 模糊不清faintly: 隐隐unfulfilled: 未能如愿以偿trust: 信任explorations: 探索vines: 藤蔓intentions: 决心conceal: 掩natural barrier: 天然屏障historical: 历史

Unravel the mystery alongside the FBI's greatest law enforcers and forensic scientists. Access WG+ episodes available only on Apple Podcasts

Unravel the mystery alongside the FBI's greatest law enforcers and forensic scientists. Access WG+ episodes available only on Apple Podcasts

Kate Casey grew up in a chaotic home, and as a child she struggled to understand the strange — and sometimes unsettling —choices her parents made. When it came time to start her own family, Kate decided to trade the bad kind of chaos for the good kind. … Recommendations from the archive • Want more family drama? Listen to Dani Shapiro's Family Secret. • Does Family Size Matter? An only child explains why she wanted a large family. … Episode resources • Kate's podcast: Reality Life With Kate Casey … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny's mother revealed that he was actually a Non-Paternity Event (NPE) child, and his biological father was a man from New York named Daniel. To honor his biological roots while acknowledging the man who raised him, he socially changed his name to Danny. Danny can be reached via instagram @javi__citoNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

The Blumenthals are one of millions of Eastern European Jewish families who immigrated to the United States at the end of the nineteenth century. Settling in Providence, Rhode Island, they grow and prosper. During Prohibition, the Blumenthals become bootleggers—starting their fraught history with alcohol and crime. Once Prohibition is repealed, Barney Blumenthal opens a liquor store in Boston. Life is good—until fate intervenes.In May 1935, a drunk driver took the lives of six Blumenthals, including three children. Horrific photos run in newspapers across the country. Six months later, Ronnie Blumenthal is born: a phoenix rising from the ashes of devastation, a golden child upon whose blond head the family's hopes and dreams are placed. He grows into a handsome and spoiled teenager, driving a fast convertible and surrounded by beautiful girls. The Blumenthal legacy is resurrected—until one July night in 1954, when he is arrested for murder.The victim is his mother's seamstress, who was allegedly having an affair with his father. Newspaper and TV coverage is relentless. Ronnie pleads guilty, yet dark questions remain unanswered. Upon Ronnie's release from prison, his drunken behavior causes the family—who faithfully visited him behind bars—to finally wash their hands of him. At the end of his life, not one family member will contribute to his funeral. The once golden child is buried in a pauper's grave, etching the Blumenthal curse in stone.A decade later, New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Karas, a Blumenthal cousin, uses her well-honed instincts as a journalist to peel back layers of long-hidden family secrets. Karas sensitively chronicles the generational trauma affecting Phillip and Rose Blumenthal's six children and their children—the fifteen Blumenthal cousins—who were left to build their lives in the fallout. The Blumenthals' story proves that, by learning from the past with care and love, curses can be broken.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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.Episodes available below:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-family-secrets-30131253/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Deep Family Secrets (1997) stars Richard Crenna and AngieDickinson. This tv film is loosely based on the real-life murder of Ruby Morris by – spoiler alert! – her husband Gaylynn “Earl” Morris. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118955/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001141/?ref_=tt_cst_t_2https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001141/awards/?ref_=nm_awdhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001077/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001077/awards/?ref_=nm_awdhttps://www.tvtango.com/series/cbs_tuesday_movie_specialhttps://forensicfilesnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Dawna-Kay-Wells.pdfhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-03-05-me-4760-story.htmlhttps://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2019/04/24/earl-morris-rug-wearing-killer/Here is a link to an episode of Forensic Filescalled “Sex, Lies & DNA” about this case:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KMA-2l1nZA

Fluent Fiction - French: Unraveling Secrets of the Heart: Étienne's Parisian Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-05-21-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Au cœur de Paris, là où le temps semble s'arrêter, se dresse un vieil orphelinat.En: In the heart of Paris, where time seems to stand still, stands an old orphanage.Fr: Les murs de pierre sont couverts de lierre, et ce bâtiment imposant se cache dans une rue tranquille d'un quartier animé.En: The stone walls are covered in ivy, and this imposing building hides in a quiet street of a lively neighborhood.Fr: À l'intérieur, des rires d'enfants remplissent l'air, mais des secrets chuchotent aussi, tapissant les murs de souvenirs.En: Inside, children's laughter fills the air, but secrets also whisper, lining the walls with memories.Fr: Parmi ces enfants, il y a Étienne, un garçon de treize ans.En: Among these children is Étienne, a thirteen-year-old boy.Fr: Étienne adore les histoires.En: Étienne loves stories.Fr: Son endroit préféré est la petite bibliothèque de l'orphelinat.En: His favorite place is the little library of the orphanage.Fr: Il aime voyager à travers les pages vers des mondes imaginaires.En: He loves to travel through the pages to imaginary worlds.Fr: Pourtant, un mystère le hante : ses propres parents.En: Yet, a mystery haunts him: his own parents.Fr: Que leur est-il arrivé ?En: What happened to them?Fr: Pourquoi est-il ici ?En: Why is he here?Fr: Le printemps colore Paris de teintes douces.En: Spring colors Paris with soft hues.Fr: Les magnolias fleurissent, les oiseaux chantent.En: The magnolias bloom, the birds sing.Fr: C'est la saison du renouveau, de la découverte.En: It's the season of renewal, of discovery.Fr: Étienne regarde par la fenêtre de sa chambre.En: Étienne looks out the window of his room.Fr: Il pense à sa quête de vérité.En: He thinks about his quest for truth.Fr: Le directeur de l'orphelinat, monsieur Beaumont, est réticent.En: The director of the orphanage, monsieur Beaumont, is reluctant.Fr: Il pense que ce passé pourrait blesser Étienne davantage que l'aider.En: He thinks this past might hurt Étienne more than help him.Fr: Mais Étienne n'abandonne pas.En: But Étienne doesn't give up.Fr: Un après-midi, alors que les autres enfants jouent dehors, Étienne s'aventure dans la vieille salle de stockage.En: One afternoon, while the other children play outside, Étienne ventures into the old storage room.Fr: C'est un immense espace poussiéreux rempli de boîtes, de vieux souvenirs.En: It's a vast dusty space filled with boxes, old memories.Fr: Une boîte attire son attention, elle est ornée d'un ruban bleu fané.En: A box catches his attention, it is adorned with a faded blue ribbon.Fr: Sa curiosité piquée, Étienne l'ouvre et découvre une lettre.En: His curiosity piqued, Étienne opens it and discovers a letter.Fr: L'enveloppe porte son nom.En: The envelope bears his name.Fr: Le cœur battant, il lit les mots qui semblent éclairer son monde.En: Heart pounding, he reads the words that seem to light up his world.Fr: La lettre provient de sa mère.En: The letter is from his mother.Fr: Elle décrit avec amour et tristesse les raisons de son choix.En: She describes with love and sadness the reasons for her choice.Fr: Elle n'avait pas d'autre option que de le laisser à l'orphelinat pour qu'il ait un meilleur avenir.En: She had no other option but to leave him at the orphanage so he could have a better future.Fr: Étienne essuie une larme.En: Étienne wipes away a tear.Fr: Les mots de sa mère sont comme un doux baume sur son cœur.En: His mother's words are like a gentle balm on his heart.Fr: Elle l'aime, et elle a fait un sacrifice immense par amour.En: She loves him, and she made an immense sacrifice out of love.Fr: Avec cette nouvelle compréhension, Étienne sent une chaleur, une clôture se former autour de lui.En: With this new understanding, Étienne feels a warmth, a closure forming around him.Fr: Il n'est plus seulement cet enfant perdu et incertain.En: He is no longer just that lost and uncertain child.Fr: Il devient quelqu'un qui comprend la complexité de l'amour et le courage des sacrifices faits par ceux qui nous aiment.En: He becomes someone who understands the complexity of love and the courage of the sacrifices made by those who love us.Fr: Il range la lettre précieusement, un sourire timide illuminant son visage.En: He carefully puts the letter away, a shy smile lighting up his face.Fr: Il sait qu'à partir de maintenant, il portera cette vérité dans son cœur, prêt à affronter le monde avec un nouvel espoir.En: He knows that from now on, he will carry this truth in his heart, ready to face the world with new hope.Fr: Paris est en fleurs et, tout comme la ville, le cœur d'Étienne s'ouvre à une nouvelle saison de sa vie.En: Paris is in bloom and, just like the city, Étienne's heart opens to a new season of his life. Vocabulary Words:the stone: la pierrethe ivy: le lierrethe laughter: les riresthe secret: le secretto whisper: chuchoterimposing: imposantthe mystery: le mystèreto haunt: hanterthe truth: la véritéreluctant: réticentthe quest: la quêteto venture: s'aventurerthe storage room: la salle de stockagethe box: la boîtethe ribbon: le rubanto pique: piquerthe envelope: l'enveloppeto bear: porterthe heart pounding: le cœur battantthe world: le mondethe balm: le baumethe understanding: la compréhensionthe closure: la clôturethe sacrifice: le sacrificethe warmth: la chaleurimmense: immensethe courage: le courageto illuminate: illuminerto face: affronterto bloom: fleurir

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Mystery at Lake Balaton: Unveiling Family Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-05-18-22-34-01-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A tavaszi napsugár finoman csiklandozta a Balaton felszínét.En: The spring sunbeam gently tickled the surface of Balaton.Hu: A víz kristálytisztán csillogott, ahogy a szél a part felé sodorta a hullámokat.En: The water gleamed crystal clear as the wind pushed the waves toward the shore.Hu: Bálint, Emese és Árpád a tó partján verték fel sátrukat, remélve, hogy egy hosszú hétvége pihentető kalandokkal telik majd.En: Bálint, Emese, and Árpád set up their tent by the lake, hoping for a long weekend filled with relaxing adventures.Hu: Első napjukon a trió nevetéssel teli kirándulást tett, de másnap reggel egy borzongató felfedezés borította fel békéjüket.En: On their first day, the trio embarked on a laughter-filled hike, but the next morning, a chilling discovery disrupted their peace.Hu: Egy barátjuk, akivel együtt érkeztek, nyomtalanul eltűnt.En: A friend who had come with them disappeared without a trace.Hu: A halászcsónak melletti homokban csak a lábnyomok maradtak meg.En: Only footprints remained in the sand next to the fishing boat.Hu: Bálint kíváncsi természetét felkorbácsolta a rejtély.En: Bálint's curious nature was stirred by the mystery.Hu: Elhatározta, hogy kideríti az igazságot, míg Emese és Árpád próbálták megőrizni a nyugalmukat.En: He decided to uncover the truth while Emese and Árpád tried to keep their composure.Hu: A parti fák zöldje közt Bálint az eltűnt barát nyomát követte.En: Among the greenery of the lakeside trees, Bálint followed the trail of their missing friend.Hu: Emese gyakorlati tanácsokkal segítette, míg Árpád próbálta leküzdeni titkos félelmét a magánytól.En: Emese assisted with practical advice, while Árpád tried to overcome his secret fear of loneliness.Hu: Mindannyian tudták, hogy meg kell találniuk barátjukat, mielőtt lejár az a rövid idő, amit ott tölthettek.En: They all knew they had to find their friend before the short time they could spend there ran out.Hu: Bálint a tóparton sétálva egy aprócska nyomra bukkant.En: While walking by the lakeside, Bálint stumbled upon a tiny clue.Hu: Egy régi, elhagyatott csónakház tűnt fel a szeme előtt, valami furcsán vonzotta oda.En: An old, abandoned boathouse appeared before his eyes, something strangely drew him there.Hu: A házikó mellett egy tekercs régi pergamen várakozott sorsára.En: Beside the little house, a roll of old parchment awaited its fate.Hu: Az írásokból feltárult egy nagy múltú családi titok, amely összekötötte barátjukat a régióval.En: The writings revealed a long-standing family secret that connected their friend to the region.Hu: Amikor Bálint visszatért a többiekhez a csónakház felfedezésének hírével, új remény töltötte el a kis csapatot.En: When Bálint returned to the others with news of the boathouse discovery, new hope filled the small group.Hu: Együtt indultak útnak, hogy feltárják a titkot.En: Together, they set off to uncover the secret.Hu: A barátjukat az öreg csónakház árnyékában találták meg.En: They found their friend in the shadow of the old boathouse.Hu: Elmondása szerint a rejtélyes dokumentumok bonyolult kapcsolatot tártak fel előtte.En: According to him, the mysterious documents revealed a complex connection before him.Hu: Szüksége volt egy kis időre, hogy feldolgozza a hallottakat, mielőtt a többiekkel megosztotta volna.En: He needed some time to process what he had learned before sharing it with the others.Hu: A nap végére Bálint rájött, hogy a barátság és az összetartozás a legnagyobb erő, amire szüksége van egy titok megfejtéséhez.En: By the end of the day, Bálint realized that friendship and unity are the greatest strengths needed to solve a mystery.Hu: Emese, Árpád és Bálint újra egymásra mosolyogtak, boldogan, hogy mindannyian biztonságban vannak.En: Emese, Árpád, and Bálint smiled at each other again, happy that they were all safe.Hu: A Balaton simogató hullámai immár újra nyugalmat hoztak a környéknek, ahogy a csoport egy emberként értékelte a közös kalandok erejét.En: The soothing waves of Balaton once again brought peace to the area, as the group collectively appreciated the power of shared adventures. Vocabulary Words:sunbeam: napsugártickled: csiklandoztagleamed: csillogottshore: parttent: sátorembarked: kirándulást tettchilling: borzongatódisrupted: borította feltrace: nyomfootprints: lábnyomokcurious: kíváncsicomposure: nyugalomgreenery: zöldjetrail: nyomovercome: leküzdeniloneliness: magánystumbled upon: bukkanttiny: aprócskaabandoned: elhagyatottparchment: pergamenfate: sorsarevealed: feltárultunity: összetartozássoothing: simogatódocument: dokumentumcomplex: bonyolultprocess: feldolgozzasharing: megosztottastrengths: erőappreciated: értékelte

Sarah Caterson grew up in a small Pennsylvania town as the oldest of two, until a handwritten letter from her mother in November of 2019 changed everything. The letter revealed a fifty-year-old secret: a baby born in 1969 and forcibly given up for adoption, hidden away in a home for unwed mothers in Scranton. In this episode, Sarah shares the moment she opened that letter, the Ancestry.com match that led her to her half-sister Pam, and the surreal experience of meeting a sibling she never knew existed. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Back Story on Podcast: https://katecasey.substack.com/p/i-was-the-narrator-of-my-own-family Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harmful Content Warning: This episode contains raw language including racial slurs, as well as discussions of domestic violence and systemic trauma.Alethia joins me to talk about a childhood defined by internal racism and the messy reality of growing up in a toxic home. We dive into the moment her world shifted when a DNA test completely dismantled her family's origin story, replacing it with a hidden history she never saw coming. It's an honest, sometimes uncomfortable look at the shame that follows a DNA surprise and the heavy emotional cost of carrying secrets you didn't even know existed.Resources Mentioned:Right to KnowDNAngels and Search AngelsOne Drop: My Father's Hidden Life - A Story of Race and Family Secrets by Bliss BroyardFinding Me: A Memoir by Viola DavisGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyThe Color of Water by James McBrideI Take My Coffee Black by Tyler MerrittReflections: A Window Into My Soul by Alethia SternNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Jessica grew up believing she knew the story of her biological father, a high school boyfriend of her mother's who had struggled with addiction and left the picture before Jessica was born. Raised from infancy by the man who became her stepfather in every meaningful sense, Jessica nonetheless carried lifelong questions about her origins, and as an adult pursued a painful, ultimately disappointing relationship with the man she believed had given her half her DNA. Then, decades later, a routine consumer DNA test upended everything: the man she had spent years trying to know was not her biological father at all, and her real biological father was someone else entirely. In this episode, Jessica shares how that discovery forced her to reconsider her identity, her family's history, and the narratives she had been handed since childhood, and how she navigated the twists, the rejections, and the revelations with a remarkable amount of compassion and grace for everyone involved. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Montes De Oca translated from Spanish means "mountains of Oca or bird similar to a goose" -from an area in the Basque region of Spain in the north central mountains, and that is where Carlyn's family originally emigrated from. Carlyn is a first generation Mexican American who was raised in California. It wasn't until she took a DNA test in her 50's, just to see what her more specific lineage was, that she found out some shocking news. There was a discrepancy in one of the results that caught Carlyn's eye, but being busy, she let it go. She had noticed that all of her siblings seemed to be very quiet and distant once she started asking questions. Had she spent more time on fully reading the results, she would have seen that there was a woman's name listed as a potential relative. "Ancestry DNA doesn't lie" is what Carlyn was told by this stranger's husband. Carlyn's mother and father made a life changing decision based on love and compassion . They didn't hesitate or dwell on the possible difficult road ahead. They did what they felt was the right thing to do. a sister and two brothers that live nearby plus 2 other siblings in  Mexico  that were a lot older. As teens, Carlyn's older siblings suddenly had an adopted baby sister and were told by their parents, not to tell anyone, including their baby sister that she was adopted for fear of someone trying to take her away.  You will never tell her she's adopted because if you do, there are  people out there that may try and hurt her. " Children born out of wedlock where not looked at fondly and Carlyn's parents didn't want that stigma to follow her. When I asked my guest how she's been handling all this upheaval, she says "it's a paradox. Life works in mysterious ways and it gives you the information that you need at exactly at the right time. The first year was really  hard and this is tough stuff."  Her parents  were both strong people and they raised their children to be tough. "It's hard to have the rug pulled out from under you and to loose your identity in the snap of the fingers." I guess you never know what you'll find in your results  when you do a DNA test. It especially is difficult when you get conflicting results as an adult vs a baby or child. Carlyn mentioned LDA or Late Discovery Adoptees. I've attached the link if you'd like further information.        https://www.latediscoveryadoptees.com/ It's been a journey for Carlyn since she got this startling news of being adopted. In the subsequent years, she's done a lot of soul searching and research. She's interviewed many people and family members, found her biological mother and adopted her dog, Grace. November  2022, Carlyn released her most recent book "Junkyard Girl: a Memoir of Ancestry, Family Secrets and Second Chances."  Mary was known for being  very over protective of her daughter and it in fact it caused a lot of contention between the two ladies. She loved her daughter and felt that because she was adopted, she needed to keep an eye on her for her safety. The only regret that Carlyn really has is that her siblings didn't tell her the truth before her parents passed away. Carlyn's older sister thought she was protecting her adopted sibling, just as Carlyn's mother, Mary, thought being over protective would serve her well. Carlyn's Books: "Dog As My Doctor, Cat As My Nurse" "Paws For The Good Stuff-A dog lover's journal" "Paws For The Good Stuff-A cat lover's journal" Discover More https://animalhumanhealth.com/ http://animalhumanhealth.com/media-press/ https://animalhumanhealth.com/book/ https://animalhumanhealth.com/junkyardgirl/ https://animalhumanhealth.com/blog/ https://animalhumanhealth.com/press-kit/carlyns-bio/ https://www.facebook.com/carlynmontesdeoca/ https://www.facebook.com/CarlynMDO https://www.instagram.com/carlynmontesdeoca/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq8EpIit7Lw         "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHLTMM PODCAST:Link to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/ and https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantillo Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

The Homie Helpline gets incredibly heavy as we help Danny navigate a three-year-old family secret regarding his aunt's death and his father's weak heart.

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In this episode, Becca Rothman, a comedian, activist, and mother shares the surprising story of discovering she was donor-conceived later in life. After years of living with a "clue" found by her sister, Becca finally used a DNA kit to uncover a biological father—a pediatrician—who shares her love of exclamation points. Becca discusses how she turned the entire journey into her 30-minute solo comedy show, Gifted.You can follow Becca's stand-up and storytelling journey on Instagram @BeccaRothmanResources Mentioned:The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are by Libby CopelandThe Sunday Story Seven IG @storyseven.albeccarothman.comUntangling Our Roots ConferenceNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke sits down with Amy Duggar King for a comprehensive examination of three generations of the Duggar family — from the alleged violence and predation of patriarch Jimmy Lee Duggar through the religious authoritarian system Jim Bob built under IBLP to the criminal charges now facing Joseph and Kendra Duggar.Amy is Jim Bob Duggar's niece, the author of Holy Disruptor, and one of the only family members willing to speak publicly about what she says has been suppressed for decades. Robin Dreeke brings his expertise in behavioral analysis, institutional deception, and coercive control to examine every layer of what Amy describes.The conversation spans the generational blueprint Amy says created the Duggar family's pattern of silence and control. It examines the ecosystem of information suppression she says operates inside the family — how disclosures are managed, who enforces loyalty, and what happens to those who speak. And it culminates in a direct address to Kendra Duggar, the twenty-seven-year-old mother of four who faces criminal charges alongside her husband and whose family of origin exists entirely apart from the Duggar and IBLP systems.Joseph Duggar is out on $600,000 bond on a charge of lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under twelve, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit. Both he and Kendra face charges in Arkansas. Josh Duggar is serving a twelve-and-a-half-year federal sentence.Robin Dreeke and Amy Duggar King deliver one of the most comprehensive behavioral and personal examinations of the Duggar family system ever recorded.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DuggarFamily #AmyDuggarKing #JosephDuggar #KendraDuggar #HolyDisruptor #JimBobDuggar #IBLP #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke

The public record tells part of the story. Josh Duggar's federal conviction for possessing child abuse material. Joseph Duggar's arrest on a charge of lewd and lascivious behavior on a child under twelve. Kendra Duggar's charges in Arkansas. But Amy Duggar King says the public record is the fraction that couldn't be contained — not the full picture.Amy is Jim Bob Duggar's niece. She spent her childhood close enough to this family to see the machinery up close — how information was managed, who controlled what got out, and what happened to anyone who broke ranks. In her memoir Holy Disruptor, she described Jim Bob as someone who manages information the way other people manage money: controlling who knows what, when they know it, and how much they're allowed to see.Now Amy sits down with retired FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke to examine the suppression system she says has operated inside this family and within the broader IBLP community for decades. Without naming anyone who hasn't been charged, Amy describes the playbook — what happens when a family discovers abuse, who they're told to go to first, and who they're warned never to contact.She addresses her own TikTok where she said she'd almost take bets that Jim Bob called a family meeting the moment Joseph was arrested — and explains what closing ranks actually looks like from the inside. Robin Dreeke applies his behavioral expertise to analyze the patterns Amy describes and explains how systems of institutional silence sustain themselves.This isn't speculation. This is a woman who lived inside the machine telling you how it works.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#DuggarFamily #AmyDuggarKing #JosephDuggar #DuggarSecrets #JimBobDuggar #IBLP #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #RobinDreeke #FamilySecrets

I'm so unbelievably thrilled that Rita Wilson chose How to Fail for her FIRST EVER podcast appearance. The acclaimed actor, singer and producer was born in Los Angeles to a Greek mother and a Bulgarian father who emigrated to the United States in 1949. You might know her from early roles like Bosom Buddies, where she met her future husband Tom Hanks, and from standout turns in films including Runaway Bride, It's Complicated and her unforgettable scene-stealing in Sleepless in Seattle. Behind the camera, she helped bring My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mamma Mia! to the big screen. Alongside her film career, Wilson has built a powerful musical voice, releasing albums since 2012 and collaborating with artists like Elvis Costello and Willie Nelson. She now returns to her solo work with her sixth album, Sound Of A Woman, released on 1st May. In this episode, we talk about growing up in a traditional, private family but later living in the public eye, bringing My Big Fat Greek Wedding to the screen, her friendships with Nora Ephron and Bruce Springsteen - and how her experience of breast cancer reshaped her life and friendships. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 02:39 Sleepless In Seattle Scene Secrets 04:32 Finding Her Voice 07:53 Labels and Late Blooming 13:07 Privacy to Speaking Out 14:56 Greek Wedding Breakthrough 17:43 Drama School Rejections 27:57 Proving Them Wrong 29:03 Onscreen Friendship Magic 31:03 What Friendship Means 32:12 Breast Cancer and Blame 35:07 Honoring Her Father 39:55 Family Secrets and Privacy 45:50 Building Family Values 47:20 Fired as Ticket Taker

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Growing up with a "normal" Midwestern upbringing, Mark never felt different or disconnected from his family. However, after his father's death, a quest to explore his Portuguese heritage through a DNA test led to the staggering discovery that he was 100% Iberian and had zero Polish blood. Now, he shares his journey of navigating this new reality, confronting a mother whose memories are fading, and connecting with a biological family he never knew existed.Mark can be reached via email markthenpe@gmail.comResources Mentioned:Right to Know Severance Magazine DNA Surprises with Alexis HourseltNPE Stories PatreonNPE Stories facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/NPEstories

Sally Martell grew up believing she knew her family story, until a DNA test changed everything. In this episode, Sally shares the shocking discovery that the man who raised her was not her biological father. Instead, her DNA revealed something even more unexpected: her biological father was her father's best friend, someone she had known her entire life. Sally opens up about the emotional impact of this revelation, how it reshaped her understanding of her childhood, and the complex layers of family, loyalty, and identity that followed. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailToday I'm thrilled to welcome back Janyre Tromp. If her name sounds familiar, that's because she previously joined us on Episode 106, where we talked about her novel Darkness Calls the Tiger. Janyre is an award-winning, bestselling historical suspense novelist known for weaving together rich history, myth, and stories that search for beauty—even when it isn't pretty. Her newest book, The Scorpion Thief, takes readers into a Cold War political game involving a cursed Egyptian artifact, two estranged sisters on opposite sides of a dangerous heist, and a mystery that stretches from the streets of Cairo to Washington D.C. and even New Orleans. Episode Highlights:The fascinating real-life history behind the Cold War setting—and why it almost feels too wild to be fiction.How Janyre balances being a self-proclaimed “history nerd” with writing fast-paced, gripping suspense.The inspiration behind The Scorpion Thief and weaving Egyptian myth into a political thriller.Her creative process, including sketching her book covers before they're ever designed.What it looks like to make space for writing in a full and busy life.Why she describes herself as an eclectic reader and how that shapes her recommendations.Her three-word description of the book: noir, mystery, and Egyptian.Connect with Janyre:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:Brene Brown booksThe Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der KolkDeath Was Not on the Guest List by Jenni Walsh (publication date 06/16/26)Burning the Raven Tree by Janyre Tromp (coming 09/08/26)The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter WohllebenThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisBeautiful Ugly by Alice FeeneyBook FlightThe Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie BostwickRebecca by Daphne du MaurierVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!InstagramFacebookWebsite

We're trying out a new idea for our fans of the 2nd Date Update! Every Sunday, we will be hosting one of our FULL HOUR episodes from our main show feed, Brooke & Jeffrey! We'd love to hear your feedback...but please send all negative reviews to Jeffrey. FULL SHOW: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Curious if we look as bad as we sound? Follow us @BrookeandJeffrey: Youtube Instagram TikTok BrookeandJeffrey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At age 48, Michele Hufnagel took an AncestryDNA test on a whim, never expecting it would completely reshape her understanding of who she was. The results revealed a life-altering truth: the man she believed was her father wasn't biologically related to her. In this episode, Michele shares the emotional journey that followed, grappling with shock, identity, and long-held family narratives. What began as confusion and uncertainty transformed into a determined search for answers, and a very happy ending. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itskatecasey?lang=en Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FULL SHOW: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Curious if we look as bad as we sound? Follow us @BrookeandJeffrey: Youtube Instagram TikTok BrookeandJeffrey.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paige & Natalie get into Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets on Prime, a deep‑dive docuseries that uses the Duggar family and their decades‑long TLC fame as a starting point to unpack the influence of the Institute in Basic Life Principles and the controversies, scandals, and personal testimonies that lurk beneath all those smiling faces. And don't forget: next week we're breaking down Netflix's Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies, & Scandal documentary, so watch it ahead of time to jump into the convo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices