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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

Margot reveals a secret battle she fought with food. She obsessed over how much she was eating. One day, she lost control and begged for help. It was her last chance to save herself. RESOURCE: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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!  

Hear how Hollie and her mom almost stopped talking over political differences. Hollie also shares more about when Hurricane Katrina hit her home town; and a shocking tease about how she got together with her husband. The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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!

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. The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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!  

Danielle returns, this time with her husband David. He shares his reaction to hearing Danielle’s secret on the podcast. They have an open conversation about their options, some which might surprise you! Hear David’s side of the story. The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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!

Lexie from “I’m Black?!” is back to tell us how her uncle was murdered. Also, hear Lexie and her fiancee’s max meet-cute story! The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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. DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM. HERS Thank you, HERS! Go to 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. WILD GRAIN Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to wildgrain.com/SECRET to start your subscription. 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! ALL OUR SPONSORS  See our sponsors and their offers: secretroompodcast.com/codes

Deja, a black woman, was raised as the perfect daughter of a white pastor. But her secret was that on the inside she lived in conflict with everything she was taught. The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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. DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HERS Thank you, HERS! Go to 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. MINT MOBILE Get unlimited premium wireless for just $15 per month. Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/SECRET WILD GRAIN Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to wildgrain.com/SECRET to start your subscription. 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! 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!

Gabi moved to the US on a student visa. But her journey turned into a roller coaster ride when she made poor decisions, putting her visa in jeopardy. And how would she keep it all from her parents in Venezuela? The Secret Room | Unlocked, hosted by Susie Lark, is our premium version of The Secret Room. It features follow ups with your favorite guests and original secrets too. It’s for members who support, and there’s a free trial.

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. DAILY LOOK For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code SECRETROOM.  DRIP DROP Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code secret. HERS Visit forhers.com/SECRET for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers 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. HOMECHEF 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 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!