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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. 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. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!  

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. HERS HAIR Start your initial free online visit today forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized hair loss treatment options. Individual results may vary. Compounded products are not FDA-approved or verified for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Prescription required. Price varies based on product and subscription plan. See website for full details, restrictions, and important safety information. SHADY RAYS Thanks, Shady Rays. Get 35% off polarized glasses at shadyrays.com - code SECRET. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!

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? 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. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!  

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? 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. LUMEN Head to lumen.me/SecretRoom for 20% off your purchase. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!  

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. LUMEN Head to lumen.me/SecretRoom for 20% off your purchase. HOMECHEF 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 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!  

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. 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 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!  

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. HOMECHEF 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 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. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!    

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. 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 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. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!

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. 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 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. ALL OUR SPONSORS See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: secretroompodcast.com/codes  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere'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!

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 GROUPThere'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!