Podcast

The Secret Room | True Stories

Personal Journals, Society & Culture

What's the one secret you've never told anybody? Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.

Personal Journals chart
#16
Episodes
288
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
58 min
On air since
2016
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

288 episodes, newest first

  1. You're Allowed to Be Happy

    Show notes

    Mallori from "The Bullet In Me" is back for the riveting conclusion of her secret. She tells us about the terrible night she was shot in the stomach, and about the tragic loss of her adopted brother.

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    PICTURES

    See Mallori, mama and her brother. Pictures waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Mallori's back! If you loved Mallori you'll want to hear Susie's follow up. They talk about more about her guardianship, her devastating losses and what she's doing today. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    50 min
  2. The Bullet in Me

    Show notes

    Mallori's carried a bullet near her spine for seven years, and no one knows. It represents a terrible life she prefers to leave hidden in the past, including her off-the-books adoption. Today she reveals her secret past.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET to access personalized, affordable care for weight loss, hair, menopause, and more. Individual results may vary, and stopping treatment may result in weight regain.Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOME CHEF

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    PICTURES

    See Mallori, mama and her brother. Pictures waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    53 min
  3. Who's Tracking Me?

    Show notes

    Lucy from "Sex Work is My Side Hustle" is back for the conclusion of her secret. This episode also marks the conclusion of our sex episode series on sex work, which started with Sloane in "Sugaring." Today, when Lucy finds a tracker on her car, a mystery over who's behind it shakes things up with a client. It's stories from the often misunderstood world of sex work.

    HERS

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    HOMECHEF

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    QUINCE

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    PICTURES

    See Lucy in the outfit mom chose for her to meet Old Doc in….and more.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    On the next episode: Lucy is back! She reveals even more fetish work she's done and tells me her limits. Find out her current status with Old Doc and whether she's found a fresh arrangement. And we talk about social media response to her secret, good and bad. And I just had to ask her for an update on her last secret where she revealed she's a sleepwalker. Does she still have her camera up? What has she seen!? Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    55 min
  4. Sex Work Is My Side Hustle!

    Show notes

    Lucy struggles to make ends meet with her professional job, and she's always been fascinated by sex work. Her secret is that she's a side gig sex worker just trying to make her way.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOMECHEF

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    PICTURES

    See pictures that Lucy used on her profiles to draw clients! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Krissy from "Claire's Spa" is back with a behind-the-scenes look at a sex expo she attended, and how it helped grow her sensual massage business. She'll also share stories about some of her more unusual clients, and reveal whether her husband still gets to enjoy the benefits of her professional skills. Join us in one week! Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    54 min
  5. Executive Retreat

    Show notes

    It's the second part of Krissy's secret that started in "Claire's Spa." For 15 years Krissy worked in sensual massage, building a business with two locations! She tells us how she managed relationships and how and why she ultimately confessed all. Her family's reaction will surprise you.

    Krissy offers individual and couples therapy, specializing in working with former or current sex workers, people living with secrecy and double lives, and toxic relationships. https://www.inthelifetherapy.com/

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOMECHEF

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    PICTURES

    See Krissy and her mom right now! Pics are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Sloane, from "I Had a Gun In My Purse" is back! This time we dig deep into the sex work world of fetish content. Susie asks her all of the nitty gritty questions: what do people ask for, what are the craziest requests and what's off limits? They also talk about the cannibal porn website. It's "Fetish Candyland" in one week on Unlocked. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

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    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

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    YOUR SECRET

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    59 min
  6. Claire's Spa

    Show notes

    It's the second secret in our three secret arc on sex work. To the world, Krissy lived a normal life. But behind closed doors, she was working in sensual massage, a secret she kept hidden for 15 years. Until the day she was forced to reveal everything.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOMECHEF

    For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! http://HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.

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    PICTURES

    See Krissy and her Pennsylvania massage room.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Sloane from "I Had a Gun in My Purse" is back to dig into all things fetish. From client requests to fetish videos to cannibal porn, Sloane spills the tea. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    52 min
  7. I Had a Gun in My Purse

    Show notes

    Sloane reveals her secret that she worked for an escort agency for a year, and no one knows. She thought it was going to be all fast cash and glamour. After all, being a sugar baby, dancing and running an OnlyFans channel had worked nicely. She laid it all out in part 1, "Sugaring." But what she found at the excorting agency was far from what she was looking for. It's the conclusion of Sloane's personal journey behind the scenes of sex work.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

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    PICTURES

    Sloane and Danica pose for a selfie while on a call.

    See them on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Sloane is back on unlocked to share even more secrets about how to do business as a stripper, and how it stacks up compared to running an OnlyFans channel. She also shares how she and her boyfriend balance sex work in their relationship..Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    58 min
  8. Sugaring

    Show notes

    With this episode we begin a three secret arc from women in sex work. By the end of this series, we'll have a deeper understanding of different forms sex work can take, as well as of the realities these women face and how they feel about their work.

    Today: Behind closed doors, Sloane saw what most people never will. Working secretly for an escort agency, she came face-to-face with the rawest, darkest sides of humanity. Now, she's pulling back the curtain, revealing her journey from sugar baby, to dancer, to escort. It's an unfiltered look into an industry often misunderstood, and rarely revealed so honestly.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOMECHEF

    For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! http://HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.

    MINT MOBILE

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    PICTURES

    See a picture of Sloane now on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Susanna's mom was always deeply religious, and followed her own path to discover her connection to a higher power. When Susanna was in high school, her mom met a calm and kind man. Who was Susanna to think her mom wasn't completely certain he was the real deal? Her new step dad and her mom were both convinced he was actually Jesus reincarnated, and that it was just a waiting game of when to tell the world he was back. And so the journey began with her new dad, Jesus, with skin on.Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    58 min
  9. The Pirate Grow

    Show notes

    As a marijuana grower for a startup South American based company, Jake did some questionable things. Like the time he smuggled 500 marijuana plants through customs! Get into the weeds with us, and hear all of Jake's exploits.

    HERS

    Thank you, HERS! http://forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hers is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit forhers.com.

    HOMECHEF

    For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! http://HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.

    MINT MOBILE

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    PICTURES

    See pictures of the pirate grow shipping container, Sofia, the baby plants and the full legal facility in South America!

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    ALL OUR SPONSORS

    See this week's sponsors and their offers at secretroompodcast.com/codes

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 11 min
  10. False Hope

    Show notes

    Grace from "Moonlight Should Be Beautiful" is back for the conclusion of her heartbreaking secret. In part one she revealed the dark secret of a rape she suffered at the age of 15 that led to a secret abortion. In part two, she is forced to confront the ramifications of that decision as an adult when she gets an unexpected diagnosis.

    PICTURES

    See Grace, her husband and her mom on social right now.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Grace returns in one week to tell Susie about a time years later she heard from the twin. You will not believe your ears. That and other updates, like what was going on with Grace's sister that held her back from revealing all to mom. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 5 min
  11. Moonlight Should Be Beautiful

    Show notes

    Grace shares a profound story: She was sexual assaulted as a minor, which she kept secret, bearing the pain alone. The SA she suffered forced her to make an utterly heartbreaking choice. And now, circumstances have led her to even more heartbreak as the past confronts her with fresh consequences of the decision she made as a kid. It's a turbulent story of good vs. evil, and how even making the right decision can feel so wrong.

    If you are the victim of sexual assault, you can seek help now from the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline. https://rainn.org/

    PICTURES

    See Grace and her mom on social right now.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 4 min
  12. I Got Banned from Tijuana

    Show notes

    When you were a kid, how much mischief were you up to and how much did you hide from your parents? Did you commit robbery? Did you get into such sticky situations that you were legally banned from an entire city…in Mexico.

    Today's guest Jannean is here to reveal the trials and tribulations of her youth, a childhood so reckless she wants the details she's about to share, to remain buried. But in a surprise revelation, at least one member of her family found out.

    PICTURES

    See Jannean and Nichol in the 80's and today. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 5 min
  13. Did Mom Know?

    Show notes

    Stephanie's Dad kept a secret that caused deep fractures within the family. It weighed heavily on him until a very inappropriate moment when it didn't.

    PICTURES

    See Stephanie and her family in candid pics now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    The Secret Room is now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Tiffany from "My Husband and the Catfish" is back. Were they involved in kink previously? Had she explored non monogamy in the past? And what about the future? Also, Susie introduces Tiffany to FetLife! And in a surprise revelation Tiffany spills about another flirtatious encounter she had, and what Alex thought about that! Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 9 min
  14. I Ran from the Law

    Show notes

    Eric tells Ben the deep seated reason he developed significant contempt for the law. It led him to challenge cops in hair-raising ways. Now, 40 years later, Eric tells his surprisingly emotional secret and where it led him.

    YOUTUBE

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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Hollie from "Mom Ruined my Credit" and her husband Biscuit are back to tell the tangled tale of their love story. They were destined for each other, but biscuit was involved in a tricky relationship situation which for many would be a dealbreaker. And don't worry, we explain the nickname Biscuit as well. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    54 min
  15. Sneak Preview: The Pain of Others

    Show notes

    Here's an excerpt from a new Pushkin audiobook I think you'll enjoy, The Pain of

    Others by Miguel Ángel Hernández. In a quiet town in the Spanish countryside, Miguel Ángel

    Hernández's best friend murdered his sister and took his own life by jumping off a cliff. No one

    ever knew why. The investigation was closed, and the crime forgotten. Twenty years later, when

    time has dulled the shock but not the questions, Miguel returns home, putting himself in the

    shoes of a detective, in an attempt to reconstruct the tragic night that marked the end of his

    adolescence. But the investigation will awaken ghosts that he thought he had left behind: a

    childhood marked by the Church, by sin and guilt; the constant presence of illness and death;

    the oppressive, closed world from which he managed to escape. Based on true events, The

    Pain of Others is a chilling audiobook that blends police thriller, investigative reporting, and

    literary suspense—an unflinching reckoning with violence, memory, and the question that still

    haunts the author: Did he fail to see the warning signs that his best friend was capable of this

    horrific crime? Find The Pain of Others at Pushkin.fm or wherever you get audiobooks.

    Ben

    23 min
  16. My Husband and the Catfish

    Show notes

    Tiffany confessed her online affair with another woman to her husband. His reaction might surprise you, but not as much as his reaction when they realize she was catfished. How the triad navigates this tricky situation is Tiffany's secret.

    PICTURES

    See Tiffany, her husband and the avatar Alex made for her.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Margot joins Susie to reveal a secret battle she fought against herself and her relationship with food. It became a balance of obsession over eating too much or not enough. One day, she lost control and begged for help. It was the last chance to save herself. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

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    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 13 min
  17. Mom Ruined My Credit!

    Show notes

    Hollie was devastated when she discovered that the person who meant the most to her had silently ruined her credit. But her secret is two fold. The second secret is how she responded, and she's not sure the audience will agree with her choice.

    PICTURES

    See Hollie and her mom. Also Hollie's wedding gown that her mom made; and the little house she grew up in.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

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    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Hollie is back in one week on the The Secret Room | Unlocked. She talks more in depth about the ups and downs with her mom over the years and how they almost stopped talking over political differences. Hollie also shares more about when Hurricane Katrina hit her home town. We'll find out the shocking way she got together with her husband. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 35 min
  18. Grandma's Secret Prayer

    Show notes

    Angela tells how as a kid all she wanted was her mom. And all her mom wanted to do was teach her how to melt crack. It's a backstory no one would suspect, including her daughter.

    PICTURES

    See Angela, her parents and grandparents. And of course see her grandma's secret prayer.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    Rose grew up in a country ruled by an authoritarian regime. To escape persecution, she tricked her Dad into helping her flee. How she got out and why she would leave her family are her secret. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    49 min
  19. I'm Not Moving to Budapest

    Show notes

    Danielle's Hungarian born husband hates suburban life and yearns to return to Budapest. They've set a date, but her secret is she's not moving. It's a complicated story of the competing forces of love and family. Here is her Reddit thread!

    PICTURES

    See pictures of Danielle and David in Budapest. Also their Texas and Budapest homes.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    David and Danielle join us together after they've listened to today's episode. What will David's reaction be? We'll hear his side of the story in just a week. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

    There's even more fun at The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :)

    YOUR SECRET

    Click "Share a Secret" at secretroompod.com!

    PODCAST TEAM

    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    1 hr 2 min
  20. I'm Black?! Part 2

    Show notes

    Armed with nothing more than a name and an old family photo, Lexie goes on the hunt to find her biological father. And when she finds him she realizes she has a secret she can't share with him. It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust.

    PICTURES

    See pictures of Lexie, her family and fiancee.

    They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod.

    YOUTUBE

    You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube!

    THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED

    If you are in love with Lexie, and who couldn't be at this point, she's back in one week to talk about what it was like to share her finally secret. She also tells us her max meet-cute story of how she met her fiancee. There's a free trial for the show, after which we hope you'll stay on as a supporting member, because the Secret Room is a listener supported show. Host: Susie Lark.

    The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at patreon.com/secretroom, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There's a free trial!

    1 hr 5 min