The Secret Room | True Stories

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. HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Not available everywhere. Hers Weight Loss includes compounded products which are not approved nor verified for safety or effectiveness by FDA. Prescription products require a provider consultation. Restrictions apply. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase. 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!

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. Home Chef Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Hers Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Not available everywhere. Hers Weight Loss includes compounded products which are not approved nor verified for safety or effectiveness by FDA. Prescription products require a provider consultation. Restrictions apply. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase. 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!

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. Home Chef Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. 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!

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. HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Not available everywhere. Hers Weight Loss includes compounded products which are not approved nor verified for safety or effectiveness by FDA. Prescription products require a provider consultation. Restrictions apply. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. STORY WORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at StoryWorth.com/Secret. 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!

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? HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. 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!

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. HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss is not available everywhere. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Restrictions apply. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/SECRET. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. 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!

Maria learned a lot about the world’s oldest profession when she was young. But not because she was a sex worker. Her mom was The Donya. PICTURES See pictures from Maria’s story including one of her as pageant queen. Also see her family then and today. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Erin from ep 223 "Pang in my Heart" is back. She brings with her none other than her husband, and uncle by marriage, Justin. Susie asks them about how their relationship shifted to romance. We also learn what Justin was doing during the 6 years he and Erin didn’t speak. 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!

The hateful lies of a family member lead Erin to a forbidden love. Can their story defy the odds? Find out. PICTURES See Erin and Justin then and now; the summer house; and yes, the fenceposts. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Felicia pretended to be a man when she took complete control over a men’s Facebook dating site. The posts and comments she saw gave her eye opening insight on how some men talk about women when they think no one else is listening. 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!

Halley shares how she stumbled upon some texts that fundamentally changed how she sees her Dad. She's confided in her sister about this revelation, and neither of them know what to do. PICTURES See Halley, her mom and kids. There’s also a picture of the house. They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED >Lizzie returns from Ep 221, “The Complicationship.” She'll reveal juicy details about her affair at University and the methods she used to keep it under wraps. Also, she shares a new perspective on her relationship now that she’s had time to reflect. And Lizzie will also unveil a fresh secret: why she didn’t talk to her dad for over 10 years! 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!

Lizzie was a teaching assistant at a university in South Africa who found herself captivated by a once-famous, older student. Their clandestine connection unfolds amidst a whirlwind of butterflies and complexities. Lizzie tells us about the ups and downs and where it led her. PICTURES See pictures of Lizzie and John in Cape Town They are waiting for you on Facebook, Instagram and X. Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED In one week on our premium show: an unbelievable yet all-too-real online scam and its heartbreaking consequences. Hear the harrowing tale of a 79-year-old mother who believes she's in a relationship with none other than country music star Kenny Chesney. And fake Kenny wants mom’s money. It’s a secret of love, trust, and vulnerability in the digital age. 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!