In this bonus episode, Dani speaks with professor and author Michael Slepian about the psychology of secret keeping and his new book The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are.

In this bonus episode, Dani speaks with professor and author Michael Slepian about the psychology of secret keeping and his new book The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are.

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.

Family Secrets

In Conversation with Professor Michael Slepian

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When Emily returns from a family trip, she tells people she has a “crazy story” but it’s more than that. It’s always more than that. 

When Emily returns from a family trip, she tells people she has a &ldquo;crazy story&rdquo; but it&rsquo;s more than that. It&rsquo;s always more than that.&nbsp;

I Think You Should Stop Talking

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Casey’s biological mother doesn’t want to be found. But still, Casey seeks to find her. Needs to. And when she does, a deluge of truth pours forth. 

Casey&rsquo;s biological mother doesn&rsquo;t want to be found. But still, Casey seeks to find her. Needs to. And when she does, a deluge of truth pours forth.&nbsp;

Have You Seen Her?

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Tom’s father takes up all the oxygen in the room with a presence that's larger than life. Larger, in fact, than the many lives he keeps hidden from his wife and children. Tom must reckon with this legacy as he sets out to forge his own.

Tom&rsquo;s father takes up all the oxygen in the room with a presence that's larger than life. Larger, in fact, than the many lives he keeps hidden from his wife and children. Tom must reckon with this legacy as he sets out to forge his own.

Have You Ever Seen a Body Like This?

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In Conversation with Professor Michael Slepian

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