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The Secret Room | True Stories

The Secret Room | True Stories

By: Ben Hamm
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 What's the one secret you've never told anybody? Welcome to The Secret Room, a podcast about the true stories no one ever tells. Hosted by Ben Hamm.© 2016 Ben Hamm Social Sciences
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  • I Sold My Body to Save My Horse

    I Sold My Body to Save My Horse
    Nov 18 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.

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    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.

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    56 mins
  • Natty's Secret Dog

    Natty's Secret Dog
    Nov 4 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.

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    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.

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    PODCAST TEAM


    Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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    55 mins
  • My Secret Bio Dad

    My Secret Bio Dad
    Oct 21 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    1 hr
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