Every family has secrets, but some secrets can change everything we thought we knew about ourselves. At age 54, writerDani Shapiro discovered that the father who raised her wasn't her biological father. For over two decades, Dani has written memoirs mining her life for truths and understanding of what makes us who we are, including how this shocking revelation reshaped her own identity. This episode’s practice is about understanding that the past doesn’t define who you are today - you do. 

 

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Resources from the show
Listen to Dani’s podcast, Family Secrets 
Read Dani’s memoir “Inheritance” and her other memoirs and books here.
Read “The Book of Awakening” by Mark Nepo. 
Check out the Insight Timer app for free guided meditations.
Check out Gabby Bernstein's The Universe Has Your Back card deck.

 

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Every family has secrets, but some secrets can change everything we thought we knew about ourselves. At age 54, writer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/daniwriter/?hl=en">Dani Shapiro </a>discovered that the father who raised her wasn't her biological father. For over two decades, Dani has written memoirs mining her life for truths and understanding of what makes us who we are, including how this shocking revelation reshaped her own identity. This episode&rsquo;s practice is about understanding that the past doesn&rsquo;t define who you are today - you do.&nbsp;
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Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group!&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod">https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod</a>
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Resources from the show
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<li aria-level="1">Listen to Dani&rsquo;s podcast, <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-family-secrets-30131253/?keyid%5B0%5D=Family%20Secrets&amp;pname=podcast_profile&amp;sc=widget_share">Family Secrets&nbsp;</a></li>
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<li aria-level="1">Read Dani&rsquo;s memoir &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Memoir-Genealogy-Paternity-Love/dp/0525434038/ref=asc_df_0525434038/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=416690198812&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=13627644691634975466&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9019549&amp;hvtargid=pla-888721754806&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=93867145117&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=416690198812&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=13627644691634975466&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9019549&amp;hvtargid=pla-888721754806">Inheritance</a>&rdquo; and her other memoirs and books <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dani-Shapiro/e/B000AP9218%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">here</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Read &ldquo;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Book-Awakening-Having-Present-Anniversary/dp/1590035003/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=The+Book+of+Awakening&amp;qid=1639001993&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1">The Book of Awakening</a>&rdquo; by Mark Nepo.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out the <a href="https://insighttimer.com/">Insight Timer</a> app for free guided meditations.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Check out Gabby Bernstein's <a href="https://gabbybernstein.com/introducing-universe-back-card-deck/">The Universe Has Your Back</a> card deck.</li>
</ul>
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Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
&nbsp;
Did you try one of these weekly practices? We want to hear about it! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or email us <a href="mailto:new@lemonnadamedia.com">newday@lemonadamedia.com</a>.&nbsp;
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To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/">lemonadamedia.com/show/newday/</a> shortly after the air date.
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Follow Claire on IG and FB @clairebidwellsmith or Twitter @clairebidwell and visit her website: <a href="http://www.clairebidwellsmith.com">www.clairebidwellsmith.com</a>.
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Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
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