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“Way too many ads, and a very american podcast in a bad way. The stories are interesting but like half of it is ads”
birds786420 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
04/13/24
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“Good job due respect”
Five star review $ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“Dani, I adore your podcast and all of the teachings you give so freely. I’m sending blessings and prayers to you for total healing. ❤️🩹”
Einpie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“This show brought a lot of comfort to me through pandemic and beyond. Thank you!! Oh Dani I am so happy you are well!! This news got me so teary.. God bless and keep you for many many more years ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
posseh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/24
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“Love listening ❤️❤️”
Podcastjunkie8892 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“I enjoy most of the shows. Could handle less episodes of experts talking on topics and hear more real people stories. Also, it says updated weekly and I subscribe to iHeart, hasn’t been a single episode since 1/11??”
Megan Haley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
“My last show January the 1st or second show. Now all I get is. Do you want to replay the last show ????”
Gerlanda Angelina via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“True stories well-told.. Too bad about the annoying and anxiety-provoking music. The stories are strong enough without it.”
keziah frost via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/24
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“This podcast is more comical than tragic. No longer following.”
deletepopcat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
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“Overall this is an engaging and interesting podcast with fascinating and articulate guests. Please give the title of the book and the author’s name, plus social media in the show notes. Also would like to see more diverse guests.”
AllisonSan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/24
“I sure hope there was fact checking on your last three guests. Sounded highly unlikely.”
HCO_12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/24
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“I’ve listened for a couple years now, but I’m crying “Uncle.” It seems every episode is the same: some unknown person writes their memoir about their traumatic childhood with their big, huge “secret” and never gets over it so they “write a memoir.” I can’t listen anymore to the same old story. ...”Read full review »
Susan HS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Dani’s story and episodes of interviews are truly inspirational and enlightening. The calming, thoughtful way she interacts and engages with each guest makes it one of my favorite podcasts!”
Redheadedplayer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“The calm voice in my life- and always interesting, thoughtful and insightful of the human experience. I want to hug the guests!”
TinaKManning via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/18/23
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“Thank you for this podcast. I’ve found it really helpful to know that many families have secrets. I found out I was adopted by my stepfather when I was nine. However I always knew something was wrong. There is a lot of lies tied to this one big huge lie.
I enjoy listening to the podcast even...”Read full review »
ShoshaS8 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/23
“This is an excellent and engrossing podcast. The only reason I don’t give it 5/5 stars is because it does such a poor job of promoting the work of the guests who come on and share the most intimate details of their lives. Most of the guests have authored memoirs. Dani Shapiro will state the full...”Read full review »
Zardabi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
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“This is a really wonderful podcast. My only issue is the ridiculous number of advertisements that are included in each episode. Podcasts have ads but not this many! Still well worth listening but be prepared for the commercial breaks.”
TMCC703 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“In your latest podcast, who was at fault, who died, no answers provided and I listened for over 1 hour. Yes, I know the subject is about family secrets, but she never knew what happened and neither do the listeners, ultimately.”
desperately single via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“The interview with Mikel Jollett was one of best “Family Secrets” episodes. My heart goes out to him and I appreciate the way he told his story with love, humor, and honesty. So glad he is in a good place with his own family-i bet a lot of hard inner work to get to that place. Really appreciate...”Read full review »
2girls4boys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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“Stories about privileged people going through mental health problems. “I lived in a 3200 sq feet apartment in NYC to very successful, affluent parents, and they had depression and it was very hard on me””
PrettyPimpin87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/23
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“I loved the original format of this podcast when guests shared family secrets and Dani and the guest explored the ramifications of those secrets. This year though, there are very few with that format and too many conversations with doctors & experts. The brilliance of this podcast was that it...”Read full review »
iona trailer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“The stories and guest are fascinating and everything is so well put together but I swear at least half of each episode’s run time is just ads. It makes it borderline unlistenable which is disappointing because the actual content is really good”
Emitchka via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/23
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“I first read Dani’s book Inheritance and then discovered this podcast. From the beginning I was hooked because it felt as if she knew all my families secrets but I didn’t know them. Compelling guests, probing questions and compassion makes me feel a part of a community that I never knew existed....”Read full review »
Wounded Senior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/15/23
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“I love this podcast. I’ve been listening since the beginning. They are stories that affect people deeply and help me to learn about secrets and the damage that they do. I get really excited every time I see a new episode that I haven’t listened to yet! ❤️”
Fletcher’s Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/02/23
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“I need more podcasts ! This is so amazing I wished Dani made more Podcast like back to back ❤️🙏🏻”
APyne79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/23
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“All your podcasts are wonderful , but this one touches your heart . We ask the question what would be , if she was not put in a special home.
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sue 1028 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/17/23
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“Family Secrets is a show so well done that it pierces to the deep part of the soul. Listening to Dani’s interviews is an inspiration to honesty; giving hope to those who have been the secret keepers and hope to those who have discovered the deception and betrayal.
To realize so many have been...”Read full review »
LAF RN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“1000 percent she will sexually abuse her children. sadly this is what happens.”
Lexypeddie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/05/23
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“Thanks for the thought provoking, informative podcasts. Thanks for finding such brave people and presenting it in such an interesting format.”
Three Chords and the Truth via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/23
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“I’m giving 3 stars, but only the first couple seasons were worth listening to. When I first found this podcast, I devoured the episodes. With this current season (and most of last season), I have been making myself slog through the episodes. I find myself listening and wondering what the point of...”Read full review »
Stephmdd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/23
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“I started listening to Dani’s podcast since the beginning. I loved her stories about family secrets and their impact on their lives. I have to agree with other reviewers that her stories have shifted. The type of stories she had in her first 3 seasons were compelling and true secrets. I would...”Read full review »
Sandraplevy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/23
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“Great season - I looke forward to new episodes each week for my drive to visit my elderly mom! I have used this summer to look back and read more of Dani’s original books and other memoirs and have found something in each that resonates within me - I hate when they end ! I loved Signal Fires...”Read full review »
PMDI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/23
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“I just began listening to Family Secrets over the past six months. I had recently discovered Dani Shapiro’s memoirs & have read & loved them all. And, of course, Inheritance, was so extremely powerful & Dani was so brave & courageous in telling her own story. I find these podcast...”Read full review »
mermaid8862 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/23
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“I resonate with this podcast on a deeply personal level, having grown up in a toxic and dysfunctional home, a home ravaged by mental illnesses, alcoholism, unhealed generational trauma and the secrets meant to keep everything hidden.
I would easily have given this podcast a five star rating...”Read full review »
Linda Lou 63 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/16/23
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“I have loved listening to every episode of each season, however, I have to agree with the most recent comments re the latest stories not as compelling. It’s not that we always have to be inspired, but not sure the current stories have been as relatable as the past ones. With that said, I will...”Read full review »
Shanny710 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
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“I have great curiosity, respect, and empathy. I just don’t have all the time in the world.
The 2-part episode with Sarah Willis Fisher may be what ends my listening habit of Family Secrets. I couldn’t wait for her to get to the points—so much embroidery and so little stitching. What is she...”Read full review »
Gaithersburger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
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“I find each of the family secrets podcasts interesting. I see some reviewers mention being bored, that has not my experience, I’ve listened for several seasons. Some of the stories are quite sad and upsetting, particularly the last two; Jessica Willis story. My only negative is I wish I could...”Read full review »
Newyearsbb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/23
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“Some of the calls are a bit difficult to hear possibly because I’m English and the combination of poor signal and strong American accent makes it hard work to listen to.
Thoroughly enjoyed the shows I can hear, though, great great stories and very thought-provoking.
We’ve all got a family...”Read full review »
GrannyMx via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/03/23
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“Insightful, storytelling. Thank you!”
CoolestLaurie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/23
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“Hi, I have to agree with this season highlighting the secrets of the privileged, esp. Pricilla. I’m sorry but it was kinda a big snore. Going on and on about meeting celebrities, going to Yale, blah, blah, blah. I feel like I’m in Manhattan, stuck in a line having to listen to a woman next to me,...”Read full review »
frustratedtryingtobuy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/23
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“I used to find this podcast had some pretty compelling stories. Now, it’s just a lot of very privileged people promoting their memoirs about their privileged upbringings where maybe the parents got divorced or someone had an affair…Big freaking deal. A lot of it is hardly even trauma. I’m not...”Read full review »
OverThisOne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“I loved the older seasons but it’s hard to hear privilege complaining about their small problems. Not real problems like putting food on the table. Priscilla’s problems seem so small compared to Putsata. Just a little annoying to hear.”
BAEH008 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“Dani is the secrets whisperer. She knows how to pull beautiful stories out of interesting people. This is a literary podcast, will appeal to readers. The guests are amazing but Dani makes them shine. Every episode has the juiciness of a Dateline episode but the beauty of a novel.”
mspassell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“I agree with other reviewers, unfortunately. I used to be absolutely captivated with this podcast - the first few seasons are intriguing! However more recently, there has been a steady decline. Rather than sharing family “secrets,” guests seem to just be unpacking unfortunate childhoods (without...”Read full review »
Horseliver5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
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“Great show if only the ads were only a few instead of almost half the show I like the show but the ads make me not want to listen anymore”
byid67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/18/23
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“I really like the show, and the host has a wonderful resonate voice that comes through clearly. But every episode seems to have difficulty recording the interviewee. Their voice is not clear and they tend to drop words so I miss quite a bit of their comments. I wish this could be fixed.”
Pelegrín’s falcon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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