The Secret Room | True Stories

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. RAINN.ORG HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HOMESERVE For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/secret. Void in Florida. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET NUTRAFOL Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code secretroom 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2026

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. HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. 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. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.   MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET   SHOPIFY Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/secretroom.   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! 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! 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2026

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. HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. 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. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HOME SERVE Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET NUTRAFOL Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code secretroom. SHOPIFY Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/secretroom. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS  See our sponsors from this episode and more 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

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.  DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM. HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. 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. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HOME SERVE Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET SHOPIFY Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/secretroom. YOUTUBE You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! 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! 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

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

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

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. DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HOME SERVE Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET NUTRAFOL Get $10 off your first month's subscription + free shipping at Nutrafol.com when you use promo code secretroom. SHOPIFY Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/secretroom. 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 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026

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.  DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HERS Thank you, HERS!  forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized, affordable care that gets you. That's F-O-R-H-E-R-S dot com slash secret. forhers.com slash secret. 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 HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET 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 You can listen to The Secret Room now on YouTube! 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

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.  DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM.   HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Weight Loss by Hers is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not approved or reviewed for safety, effectiveness, or quality by the FDA. Prescription required. See website for full details, important safety information, and restrictions. Actual price depends on product and plan purchased. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET THE NIGHT OWL: TRUE GHOST STORIES Find The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories, ghost stories like you've never heard before, anywhere you get your podcasts. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

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! DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to and use code SECRETROOM.  DRIP DROP Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code secret.  That's Dripdrop.com, promo code secret for 20% off.  Stock up now at Dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  HomeChef.com/SECRET.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.  MINT MOBILE Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2026

How could Lexie not know that she was black?  And when the secret was revealed it nearly shattered her world. It's a complicated story of family, secrets and broken trust. PICTURES See pictures of Lexie and her fam now. Also see the the picture of Lexie's mom and her bio dad her grandfather showed 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  Deja, like Lexie on today's show, is black and raised by white parents. But her experience was different. On the outside she seemed like the perfect pastor's kid. But her secret was that on the inside she was living in conflict with everything she was taught and never knew how to make all of those pieces fit together.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2026

In our last episode, "I Robbed a Subway Sandwich Store," Kat tells how she got tangled up in the robbery of a sandwich shop one hair raising night.  Today our subway sandwich robbing heroine Kat is back with the high octane conclusion of her story.  Part 2 opens with a bang. Literally. Listen to find out how Rachel's car blows up after the high speed car chase that ensued after the robbery. PICTURES See Kat, Rachel, Chris, Janice and the subway 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  Gabi moves to the US on a student visa to go to a university, but her visa status is tied to her GPA.  She ends up making some very poor decisions that put her visa in  jeopardy and she's got to get creative to keep everything from blowing up in front of her parents. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2026

Kat tells us about one hair-raising night that ended with a high speed car chase, an explosion and some cash. But did she and her crew get away with it? PICTURES See Kat, Rachel, Rick and Janice! 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  Gabi and her friends were just your average group of teens in a small town. But one thing set them apart; they started an anonymous social media page online to share gossip and rumors. All the kids followed it and talked about it, but what they didn't know was how badly it would come back to bite them.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2026

One drunken afternoon Michelle's girlfriend confessed to a murder. The circumstances surrounding the killing were darker than she could imagine, and it's turned her life upside down.  PICTURES See pictures from Michelle's story.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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

In Part 1 of her story (I Sold My Body to Save My Horse) Nikki turned to the oldest profession in a desperate bid to survive. Now she searches for stability while facing new crises that imperil not only herself but her horse.    PICTURES See pictures of Nikky and her horse! 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  Siobahn lives a picture perfect, white picket-fence life … she's married with three kids, and has all the things you're supposed to want. But underneath she's kept a secret: a longing for something out of reach. Siobahn's always been attracted to women, and has never taken the chance to fully explore her true self.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

In a single day Nikki nearly lost her job, got evicted, and her horse nearly died. She turned to the only work she could think of to get back on her feet…and no one knows.  PICTURES See pictures of Nikky and her horse! 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  Amber's mother was highly regarded in their community, the very embodiment of leadership and trust. But to Amber her mom was an entirely different woman, one who wouldn't protect her from from something terrible.  No one would suspect how this respected leader and mom shaped Amber's childhood, the effects of which linger on well after her passing. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

Natty's Secret Dog is a story that's as much about Natty opening her heart to a dog in need of a home as it is about the love she had for her ailing mom.  What happens to mom and how that lead to her secret being revealed, is Natty's secret. PICTURES See Natty, Ellie, mom and Natty's husband right now on social! 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  Amber's mother was highly regarded in their community, the very embodiment of leadership and trust. But to Amber her mom was an entirely different woman, one who wouldn't protect her from from something terrible.  No one would suspect how this respected leader and mom shaped Amber's childhood, the effects of which linger on well after her passing.  I'm Susie Lark, join me 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! 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

When little Marie was abruptly told she was adopted, it sets her on a decades long quest to discover her origin story.  Along the way she uncovered long hidden truths, but there's one truth she learned that she cannot tell her adopted mom. What that truth is, and why it's a secret is what brings Marie to the secret room today.  PICTURES See Marie and people from her secret right 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  Kara from our last episode The FBI's in my Front Yard is back!  She answers questions about her relationship with her mom 20 years after Greg Duke was arrested from her mother's basement. And Susie asks her one burning question that's been popular on social media about Greg Duke's true identity.  She also shares a fresh story about her father and the tragic incident that changed everything. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

We're excited to share an episode from another podcast I think you'll enjoy. Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balancing humor and empathy, Jonathan helps his subjects pinpoint the moment things went wrong and joins them on a quest to make them right. In this episode: A young man had just turned 14 when he took his father's shotgun, skipped school, and robbed a bank for $40,000. Now, 33 years later, he wants to apologize to the people he harmed that day. Find Heavyweight wherever you get your podcasts.  https://lnk.to/hwsecret Ben    

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2025

Kara's in The Secret Room to answer the question: What happens when your mom moves her secret lover into the basement? PICTURES Kara shared pictures of herself, her mom, her sister and boyfriend! 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  Ella is back for the conclusion of her secret: her parents didn't tell her she had a deadly disease.  After the devastating passing of her little brother from the same condition, Ella began to experience intense pain herself.  She tells us about her bold journey that spanned two continents  seeking the answers she couldn't get at home. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2025

Elizabeth fell deeply in love in 1975, but only time would reveal he was a criminal narcissist.  Now that her parents have passed she feels free to share the truth about her marriage.  PICTURES See Elizabeth and her kids on social media! 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  Susie's guest grew up in a country where illness was seen as shameful—so shameful that her parents kept her illness a secret, even from her. And the silence nearly cost her life.  But now, after years of secret shame, she's ready to share her truth.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2025

Vanessa is the manager of a reputable research foundation, a wife and mom of two.  She's also a convicted tri-state felon on multiple counts of identity theft and grand larceny.  She even spent time in jail. Only thing, her job, friends and much of her family have no idea.  What would happen if the truth came out?   YOUTUBE You can now listen to The Secret Room on YouTube! THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Vanessa's childhood friend Jessica will join host Susie Lark to share her take on Vanessa's secret through the lens of a close friend. 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  Producers: Jessica Ruiz, Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2025

In today's interview Alex tells her secret coming of age story that takes place from when she was 15 to 20 years old.  You will not believe the living she packed into those five years.  And now, at the ripe old age of 25, she's ready to document much of what she can remember, and to tell us how she survived everything from evil boyfriends, to drug abuse, to being technically dead and getting shot at by a pimp.   And when we're done you'll understand why Alex owns her story, but why she keeps it a secret.   PICTURES See Alex before rehab and after rehab with her dog.  There's also a picture of one of her collages. 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  Alex is back in one week on the next Unlocked. She tells us about her rat filled apartment, and more about the best friendship she ever had, and its tragic ending.   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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2025

Marsha was nearly killed in a fatal plane crash, yet for her, the experience has turned out great PICTURES See Marsha, her daughter, Naomi, Liz, the restaurant and the crash on social They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Zach's family has memories from his high school graduation and even talk about how he looked in his cap and gown. The only thing is he never graduated. Tune in to find out the story of how Zach got his GED and nobody knows. 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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2025

Annie's secret is an epic tale of an unexpected friendship. At the heart of it is her 70-year-old gynecologist—a man she trusted, only to discover he had committed fertility fraud. What began as a complicated yet heartfelt bond spiraled into a whirlwind of emotions, ending in a tragedy that changed everything. PICTURES See the painting, Annie and Doc at the aquarium, Annie's paper airplane tattoo and the braided bracelet. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember our recent episode Pee Freeze where Lauren told the hilarious secret of outwitting a drug test with the help of none other than her mom?  In a can't miss follow up, Lauren's mom tells us her side of the story!  And some of the questions came from listeners and from Lauren 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 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Sofia spent two decades on the path to motherhood. The challenges she faced were shaped by both her biology and her upbringing. How she finally became a mother is her secret. And she's ready to share.  PICTURES See pictures of Sofia, her baby and her partner. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  In a 2017 episode called Virginish, Marie told us about a condition she had called vaginismus that makes sex all but impossible.  Well things have come full circle.  Marie updates  us on the status of her virginity and fills us in on her plans to build a sex den in her basement!  If you want a raucous and sexy episode, this one is made for you. So tighten your belts and clutch your pearls and join Susie Lark for the next episode of our premium show. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

Elise explains how she came to live aboard a 70 foot yacht - against her better judgement - only to have it sunk, on purpose, by the man she thought loved her.  It was all part of a scam even she found hard to believe.  She's under an NDA so she needs to be careful, but she's got to tell her story. PICTURES See Elise, Pain in the Ascot and the boat. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  In a 2017 episode called Virginish, Marie told us about a condition she had called vaginismus that makes sex all but impossible.  Well things have come full circle.  Marie returns to Unlocked to tell us all about her plans to build a sex den in her house!  Also coming to Unlocked, a follow on my recent interview with Kria who told us about her transatlantic fight to support her daughter.  Well this time it's her daughter's turn to tell all, including why she's still living with her dad who trafficked her. 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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

In our previous episode, "Death Industry," Vera told us her secret that she dismembers human bodies as part of her job.  She's back to share the grim reality of specific cases she's worked on.  And it's not for the faint of heart.  PICTURES See pictures of Vera and her operating room. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Remember Lauren from our episode called Pee Freeze? She told Ben the hilarious secret about teaming up with her mom to outwit a drug test that could've derailed her military career. Well, Lauren is back to explain a plot twist she teased near the end of her secret.  That's right, we find out why her family doesn't know she's married, and you'll get the juicy details. 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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

Vera takes us to the front lines of her job where she saves lives.  But ironically all she sees is death.  Up close.   She tells us about aspects of her job she just can't share with others.   PICTURES See Vera and her operating room.. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Kria tells us how she turned to sex work to make ends meet and raise her daughter.  In part 2 of her secret, Kria goes to the Netherlands to start over, but faces a new set of challenges when she learns her daughter is being trafficked back home. 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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Meadow's inseparable high school besties were shaken by a national tragedy.  They would continue to be tested, and In the midst of it all a devastating secret emerged.  But Meadow's chance to confess has passed.  It's a haunting story of heartbreak, loss, and resilience.  A story Meadow has carried for decades.  PICTURES See Meadow, Liz, Paul and James right now. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Kria tells us how, from a young age, she was forced to fend for herself in a world full of hardship. She found stability in the world's oldest profession, sex work.  She faced tremendous challenges in a chaotic environment, but it was her secret job that supported her and her daughter. Kria takes us deep into the life of a sex worker who just wants to make ends meet for her daughter.  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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. :)

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

The Secret Room returns in a week with a fresh episode.  Today we present the first episode of "You Probably Think This Story's About You."  To listen to more epsides search for it on your favorite podcast app and subscribe. You Probably Think This Story's About You "It Started as a Love Story" When Brittani Ard matches with Kanon on Hinge sparks fly. Their first date revealed an instant connection and chemistry. Kanon is devastatingly handsome with a charm that disarmed even the most guarded heart — plus he is surprisingly emotionally available for a man in his forties. It's as if the universe has conspired to bring them together, two soulmates destined to find each other. The couple spends the next five months diving fast into a whirlwind romance. Their connection so intense and their bond so deep that it seems like Brittani's fairytale has finally found its happy ending. Until one weekend that changed her life forever. Executive Producer Brittani Ard. Follow Brittani @Brittani.Ard on all platforms. This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please reach out to the resources below. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text 988. More info at https//www.988lifeline.org.     

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Stevie had a tumultuous affair with with a man who could not get his priorities straight. And she will never tell him what she did with his wife behind his back. PICTURES See Stevie with Brian and on vacation with Laura in Vegas! They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Lucy from our recent episode "Sleepwalker" is back! You have to hear how her parents reacted when she played the episode for them.  Also Susie asks some questions Ben totally forgot….big time!  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

When Isabella was growing up in Zambia she started a chain of events that led to an accident.  An accident that would disfigure her mom's hand.  Three decades later no one knows it was her. PICTURES See pictures of Isabella, her mom, aunt Jeanne and Dad. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  You remember Rae from our recent episode Scratching the Surface? She married a charismatic man in Belize who turned her life inside out and became her abuser.  Her friend Hannah, who stood by her side at every turn joins Susie on the next The Secret Room | Unlocked. She tells us more about the lead up to Rae's marriage, her unbreakable friendship with Rae and the incredible moment when Rae threw her engagement ring from Venice's Rialto bridge into the canal below.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

A surprise drug test sets off a hair-raising chain of events with Lauren's military career hanging in the balance. She enlists supermom's help, but can this dynamic duo avert disaster? PICTURES See pictures of Lauren in camo and with her mom and husband. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  When Morgan returns home three years after her dad died of a drug overdose, Mother Nature struck with yet another startling tragedy…..a violent storm took more lives and some members of Morgan's family placed the blame on her. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Kendra originally joined me to tell us about the depths of a drug addiction that no one in her current life knows about. It was really bad. She got into a lot of shady situations and she and her partner narrowly escaped death and avoided prison.  It's a riveting story for sure. But during the course of the interview, another, perhaps bigger secret emerged, and that's what I want you to listen for today.  It's a profound secret about her daughter which tested the love of her partner. Which secret will you think had the greater chance of upending Kendra's entire world? PICTURES See pictures of Kendra, Eric and her daughter. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  In one week Unlocked brings you an original secret inspired by our recent episode "Dad's Other Life." 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Lucy is a sleepwalker. She tells us how she unravels what she did last night, and it is fascinating. From  the humorous to the dangerous, hear how sleepwalking affects every part of her life, and how she protects herself from herself. PICTURES See Lucy and her Dad, the dog food she made for herself, the toaster in the fridge and more. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Manolo received an invitation to join an exclusive society that had erected a strange pyramid near his hometown.  The group gave him community, but the leader's dark secrets would ultimately destroy it. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Sammy's perfect, doting dad had a dark, secret life. The truth rocked Sammy's world, but you might be more surprised by how she reacted. PICTURES See Sammy, her dad and boyfriend and maybe fiancé. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  On the next edition of our premium show, Rae, who discovered her Caribbean prince was the farthest thing from royalty, is back!  She'll tell us about her new non profit helping immigrant domestic abuse survivors, and how her family and friends reacted to her sudden marriage.  She also reacts to social media comments on her secret and tells us how she's doing now.  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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Rae had a whirlwind romance while on a girl's trip to the Caribbean.  She ended up leaving the U.S. behind and moving to Belize for love.  But when her husband's true nature surfaced, she fled to Europe and then back home, only to have him track her down in person. If you want to hear the full saga, download Scratching the Surface and Hungry for Violence, episodes 236 and 237 of The Secret Room.  But if you're ready now, we're here for part three, the conclusion of Rae's secret.  We pick up the story as Rae tells us how her husband has work in another state, but she still can't escape his reach. PICTURES See pictures from Rae's story on social. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Have you ever wondered what the story was behind the rumors swirling about a coworker?  A Human Resources pro spills the tea on just what happened in the broom closet, and in the vacant office building, and more.  Hear the private stories HR keeps secret as Unlocked goes off the clock, in just one week. 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!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2025

Rae flees to the U.S. after her fairytale Caribbean romance took an ugly turn.  But with the help of the cartel, Jordan followed her.  His obsession, manipulation and abuse ramp up as Rae seeks a way out.  It's part 2 of Rae's secret. PICTURES See Rae during happy times in Belize. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  A devastating breakup and a move abroad in quick succession were two life changes Aiden was not prepared for.  Her secret is that she found solace in the arms of a throuple.  It's the next episode of our premium show titled "Unicorn." 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!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

Rae married a near stranger in another country hoping for a fairytale ending, but it turned into a terrifying tale of crime and abuse that spans the US, the Caribbean and Europe. It's the story of a twisted but charming criminal, one who manipulates her into doing things she can't even believe. PICTURES See Rae with Hanna in Venice; tossing her ring from Venice's Rialto Bridge; with Jordan and his fam; and her divorce decree. They are waiting for you on Threads, Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Aiden's parents kept a huge secret from her until she had a momentous conversation with her Dad at Panera Bread.  The thing is, mom doesn't know the truth has been revealed to her.  Should Aiden tell? Hear the secret Aiden's parents kept from her, and why it made Aiden respect her mom even more. 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!  Hosted by Susie Lark. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 14 January 2025

This is the show you ask for, and wait for, all year. It's our annual collection of secrets that will take you from laughter to heartbreak, with secrets ranging from witch babies to murder.   HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Next year is going to be full of amazing secrets on The Secret Room.  Coming soon Lucy tells us about her severe sleepwalking condition where her nocturnal adventures range from the funny to the bizarre to the terrifying.   We'll also hear about Dad's double life; a woman who fled town in the dead of night; an insurance scam involving sunken vessels; and a woman who dated her ex's wife. And we'll kick off the year with a three part story arc about a woman who moved to Belize to marry the love of her life, only to discover he was involved in international drug trafficking. The Secret Room will be back with a great new year of amazing secrets January 12!  ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. Shadow Producer: Bobbi Jo.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

Ann had a revelation 35 years ago during a night with a sex worker and her soon-to-be husband.  She tells us how it changed everything, and nothing. PICTURES See the nanny house, Ann, James, the motel and Ann's letter. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Aiden was raised in a community where one wrong move could isolate you until you had atoned.  She doesn't tell people in her life about the group her family was involved with or how it all worked, but she's ready to share with us. 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!  Hosted by Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. Shadow Producers: Joe Leviathan, Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

Jena flew to California to lose her virginity at the ripe age of 25.  She was meeting a near stranger she had developed a relationship with online. But when she arrived, surprise, all was not what it seemed. PICTURES See pictures of Jena, Rich, and her partner now.  Also texts with Rich and a film swap. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Jay tells us how her father's drug use and weapons trafficking brought her closer to her cousin … and in a way that will surprise you. You won't want to miss this wild ride.  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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Belinda met Sergio on a dating app.  It was all love and butterflies until she discovered she was a pawn in an international crime syndicate, and her life was in ruins. PICTURES See Belinda, Sergio and Belinda with her daughter. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Belinda is back with an update on what's happened since she recorded today's interview with Ben.  She's moved back home and catches us up on how that's going.  She's also had time to reflect on the things that are important in life and drops some wisdom.  Also, she has an update on her mom you'll want to hear.  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!  Hosted by Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

Conclusion.  Last time Jules entered the world's oldest profession and loved it.  It was all glitz, glamour and fast cash, and she felt like she had the world at her feet. But now life's harsh realities catch up with her. Jules hits rock bottom, appearing on an intervention TV reality show and checking into a Mexican rehab facility she could not leave. And all the while she remembered the promise she made to herself when she started.  But could she keep it?  PICTURES See pictures of Jules then and now, and with her boyfriend at the motel where the reality show was shot. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod.  THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Last April in an episode called The Watcher, Susie interviewed Kai, your average professional, with an exception. Every night she observes the nighttime activity at a convenience store. She's witnessed tragedy, crime, heartbreak, and an incident with a bloody machete, and feels tremendous emotion about it.  Now Kai's back to update us on the police supervisor she got to know, and about an unexpected run in at the hospital next door.  It's a bombshell follow-up you won't want to miss. 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!  Host: Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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.  LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!  

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

At first, Jules found working in the world's oldest profession quite glamorous.  She learned the ropes from an unlikely mentor and felt like she had the world at her feet. But life's harsh realities would catch up with her, leading to a dark chapter that would prove nearly insurmountable.  Part 1 of a 2 part secret. PICTURES See pictures of Jules then and now. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Jeremy from listener favorite episode 210 "Too Young to Die" is back.  Jeremy originally told us about how he keeps a devastating illness secret from his family.  Jeremy posted an audio update to our Facebook Discussion page recently, and we're going to run it, along with a recap, on the next episode of our premium show, The Secret Room | Unlocked.  Jeremy tells us about his current condition, what his partner now knows, and the difference your outpouring of support has made in his life.  You can find his GoFundMe account here. 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!  Host: Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

Jen joins Ben to share what happened when she sat down to dinner with a man who had sexually abused her as a child 40 years before. PICTURES See Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Ashley tells the story of how her BFF used their confidential converstations about troubles in her marriage against her.  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! Hosted by Susie Lark. ALL OUR SPONSORS  See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Hayley's full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.  Find out how on earth this happened! PICTURES See Hayley at Burning Man, and her name inked on Brandon, Kendra, and herself. There's also a picture of Ben's temporary tattoo! They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Andrea had a vicious mother in law, despite trying to connect with her through the years. But she was always just the second wife who didn't belong. When Andrea's mother in law began to enter her old age, Andrea had a unique opportunity for a heart to heart you will not believe.  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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

None of Katherine's colleagues in the luxury car sales world know that she took legal action against her former dealership amidst a sex scandal that completely altered her life. PICTURES See Katherine and the 3-million-dollar Lambo she showed, but unfortunately did not sell. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X.  Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  Katherine is back.  She tells me what happened when she shared her secret with her current boss. Also she's got an update on her former colleague Amanda.  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 all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

Years ago Kelly had a student who made bank on an adult website but was not doing well in class. Ultimately Kelly made a decision that put her ethics to the test, and she's here to talk about her choice. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED  A former minister's wife doesn't tell anyone about her previous marriage.  She's a Christian, and attends church, but the baggage of her first marriage is just too much.  Hear why in this very touching interview. 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. LISTENER SURVEY Take our Listener Survey at SecretRoomPod.com!    

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024