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From our earliest days as little human beings we love secrets. There’s something that makes kids a little giddy about knowing something special. In fact, psychology researcher and author of The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships and Who We Are Michael Slepian says kids know intuitively that sharing a secret is a way to create intimacy. He tells Ali that if you ask a child what a secret is, they might say it’s something you share with your best friend. Oh, but we do grow up. When do secrets become dangerous? Slepian uses his unique research to explain what our most common secrets tend to be, why we keep them, why we sometimes need to share them, and how that can be good for our mental health.

If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes)

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Links of Interest:

Book: The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships and Who We Are

Articles with Slepian’s Research:

“The Secrets You Keep Are Hurting You - Here’s How”, Psychology Today (01/22/19)

“Why We Keep So Many Secrets”, Psychology Today (07/05/22)

Listener Questions Notes: 

(Peri)Menopause-Supporting Beauty Brands

Womaness

Stripes

ONDA

No7 Beauty

CREDITS: 

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

From our earliest days as little human beings we love secrets. There’s something that makes kids a little giddy about knowing something special. In fact, psychology researcher and author of The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships and Who We Are Michael Slepian says kids know intuitively that sharing a secret is a way to create intimacy. He tells Ali that if you ask a child what a secret is, they might say it’s something you share with your best friend. Oh, but we do grow up. When do secrets become dangerous? Slepian uses his unique research to explain what our most common secrets tend to be, why we keep them, why we sometimes need to share them, and how that can be good for our mental health.
If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes)
**Go Ask Ali has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show Episode! Please vote for her and the whole team at <a href="https://bit.ly/415e8uN">https://bit.ly/415e8uN</a> by April 20, 2023!
Links of Interest:
Book: <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646505/the-secret-life-of-secrets-by-michael-slepian/">The Secret Life of Secrets</a>: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships and Who We Are
Articles with Slepian’s Research:
“The Secrets You Keep Are Hurting You - Here’s How”, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/experimentations/201901/the-secrets-you-keep-are-hurting-you-heres-how">Psychology Today</a> (01/22/19)
“Why We Keep So Many Secrets”, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/202207/why-we-keep-so-many-secrets">Psychology Today</a> (07/05/22)
Listener Questions Notes: 
(Peri)Menopause-Supporting Beauty Brands
<a href="https://womaness.com/">Womaness</a>
<a href="https://iamstripes.com/">Stripes</a>
<a href="https://ondabeauty.com/search?type=product&amp;options%5Bunavailable_products%5D=last&amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last&amp;q=menopause">ONDA</a>
<a href="https://us.no7beauty.com/skin-care/menopause-skincare.list">No7 Beauty</a>
CREDITS: 
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Go Ask Ali

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to <a href="mailto:GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com">GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Ali learns all about the secrets we keep and why with psychology researcher and author Michael Slepian.

The Secrets We Keep w/ Michael Slepian

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