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 <a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET">forhers.com/SECRET</a> 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 <a href="https://homechef.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">HomeChef.com/SECRET</a>.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. STORY WORTH Get $10 off your first purchase at <a href= "http://storyworth.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">StoryWorth.com/Secret</a>. PICTURES See Belinda, Sergio and Belinda with her daughter. They are waiting for you on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> 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 <a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom">patreon.com/secretroom</a>, 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: <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a>  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY <a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt;Belinda met Sergio on a dating app.&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; It was all love and butterflies until she discovered she was a pawn in an international crime syndicate, and her life was in ruins.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;forhers.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOME CHEF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at &lt;a href="https://homechef.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HomeChef.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STORY WORTH&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get $10 off your first purchase at &lt;a href= "http://storyworth.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;StoryWorth.com/Secret&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt;See Belinda, Sergio and Belinda with her daughter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are waiting for you on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;span class="MsoHyperlink"&gt;X&lt;/span&gt;.  Handle: @secretroompod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFontItalic; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFontItalic;"&gt;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.&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at &lt;a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom"&gt;patreon.com/secretroom&lt;/a&gt;, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; Hosted by Susie Lark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL OUR SPONSORS&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes"&gt;secretroompodcast.com/codes&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;There's even more fun at &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/"&gt;The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page&lt;/a&gt;!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOUR SECRET&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt; Click "Share a Secret" at &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret"&gt;secretroompod.com&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PODCAST TEAM&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTENER SURVEY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&amp;ver=standard"&gt;Take our Listener Survey&lt;/a&gt; at SecretRoomPod.com! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

232. Laundering Money with Sergio

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 <a href= "http://HomeChef.com/SECRET">HomeChef.com/SECRET</a>.  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 <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/secretroompod" target="_blank" rel="noopener">X</a>.  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 <a href="https://patreon.com/secretroom">patreon.com/secretroom</a>, 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: <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a>   FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.  LISTENER SURVEY <a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com!

<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;p&gt;Conclusion.&lt;span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; 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.&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; But could she keep it?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOME CHEF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at &lt;a href= "http://HomeChef.com/SECRET"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HomeChef.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;p&gt;See pictures of Jules then and now, and with her boyfriend at the motel where the reality show was shot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;p&gt;They are waiting for you on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://x.com/secretroompod" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;X&lt;/a&gt;.  Handle: @secretroompod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt; &lt;p&gt;The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at &lt;a href="https://patreon.com/secretroom"&gt;patreon.com/secretroom&lt;/a&gt;, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 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Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTENER SURVEY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&amp;ver=standard"&gt;Take our Listener Survey&lt;/a&gt; at SecretRoomPod.com! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

231. The Fall: Jules' Double Life

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 <a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET">forhers.com/SECRET</a> 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 <a href= "http://HomeChef.com/SECRET">HomeChef.com/SECRET</a>.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See pictures of Jules then and now. They are waiting for you on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://x.com/secretroompod" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">X</a>.  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 <a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jeremy-from-TSRP">GoFundMe</a> account <a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jeremy-from-TSRP">here</a>. The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at <a href="https://patreon.com/secretroom">patreon.com/secretroom</a>, 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: <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a>  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY <a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com!

<description>&lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;At first, Jules found working in the world’s oldest profession quite glamorous.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; 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.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; Part 1 of a 2 part secret.&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span class="s2"&gt;Visit &lt;a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET"&gt;&lt;span class= "s3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;forhers.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; &lt;span class="s4"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOME CHEF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at &lt;a href= "http://HomeChef.com/SECRET"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HomeChef.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class= "s1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;See pictures of Jules then and now.&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are waiting for you on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;Facebook&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href= "https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;Instagram&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href= "https://x.com/secretroompod" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;span class="s5"&gt;X&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Handle: @secretroompod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p1"&gt;&lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jeremy from listener favorite episode 210 “Too Young to Die” is back.&lt;span class="Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 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 &lt;a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jeremy-from-TSRP"&gt;&lt;span class= "s6"&gt;GoFundMe&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; account &lt;a href= "https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jeremy-from-TSRP"&gt;&lt;span class= "s6"&gt;here&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;span class="s1"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at &lt;a href="https://patreon.com/secretroom"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;patreon.com/secretroom&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; Host: Susie Lark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL OUR SPONSORS&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;secretroompodcast.com/codes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;There's even more fun at &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOUR SECRET&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt; Click "Share a Secret" at &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret"&gt;&lt;span class= "s5"&gt;secretroompod.com&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PODCAST TEAM&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.&lt;span class= "Apple-converted-space"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="p2"&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTENER SURVEY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&amp;ver=standard"&gt;&lt;span class="s5"&gt;Take our Listener Survey&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; at SecretRoomPod.com! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

230. The Rise: Jules' Double Life

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. 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 Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake. They are waiting for you on <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> 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 <a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom">patreon.com/secretroom</a>, 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: <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a>  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY <a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt;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.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOME CHEF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt;See Jen as a rebellious teen, her mom, dad, kids, and the lake.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are waiting for you on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;span class="MsoHyperlink"&gt;X&lt;/span&gt;.  Handle: @secretroompod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ashley tells the story of how her BFF used their confidential converstations about troubles in her marriage against her. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at &lt;a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom"&gt;patreon.com/secretroom&lt;/a&gt;, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial! Hosted by Susie Lark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL OUR SPONSORS&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes"&gt;secretroompodcast.com/codes&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;There's even more fun at &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/"&gt;The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page&lt;/a&gt;!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOUR SECRET&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Click "Share a Secret" at &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret"&gt;secretroompod.com&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PODCAST TEAM&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTENER SURVEY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&amp;ver=standard"&gt;Take our Listener Survey&lt;/a&gt; at SecretRoomPod.com! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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. HOME CHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on...

229. Breaking Bread with my Abuser

Hayley’s full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.  Find out how on earth this happened! HERS Visit <a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET">forhers.com/SECRET</a> 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 <a href="https://homechef.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">HomeChef.com/SECRET</a>.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. 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 <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/SecretRoomPod">X</a>.  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 <a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom">patreon.com/secretroom</a>, 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: <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes">secretroompodcast.com/codes</a>  FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/">The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page</a>!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET  Click "Share a Secret" at <a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret">secretroompod.com</a>! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel.  Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY <a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&ver=standard">Take our Listener Survey</a> at SecretRoomPod.com!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt; Hayley’s full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.&lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt; Find out how on earth this happened!&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HERS&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a href= "http://forhers.com/SECRET"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;forhers.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HOME CHEF&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;p&gt;Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at &lt;a href="https://homechef.com/SECRET" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;HomeChef.com/SECRET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PICTURES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/strong&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFont; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFont;"&gt;See Hayley at Burning Man, and her name inked on Brandon, Kendra, and herself. There’s also a picture of Ben’s temporary tattoo!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are waiting for you on &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/SecretRoomPod/"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/secretroompod/"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://x.com/SecretRoomPod"&gt;&lt;span class="MsoHyperlink"&gt;X&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  Handle: @secretroompod.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;A&lt;span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: AppleSystemUIFontItalic; mso-bidi-font-family: AppleSystemUIFontItalic;"&gt;ndrea 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. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Secret Room | Unlocked is yours when you support your favorite indie podcast that could with a membership at &lt;a href= "applewebdata://16AADA19-69A6-4406-BA30-F6B4522C4ED1/patreon.com/secretroom"&gt;patreon.com/secretroom&lt;/a&gt;, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. There’s a free trial!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALL OUR SPONSORS&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;See all our sponsors past and present, and their offers, many of which are still valid: &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/codes"&gt;secretroompodcast.com/codes&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUP&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;There's even more fun at &lt;a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2359455260997796/"&gt;The Secret Room Podcast Facebook Discussion Page&lt;/a&gt;!  Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;YOUR SECRET&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt; Click "Share a Secret" at &lt;a href= "http://www.thesecretroompodcast.com/sharesecret"&gt;secretroompod.com&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PODCAST TEAM&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. &lt;span style= "mso-spacerun: yes;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTENER SURVEY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=rfRj_bC-Yumt&amp;ver=standard"&gt;Take our Listener Survey&lt;/a&gt; at SecretRoomPod.com! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hayley’s full name is tattooed on six different people, and each for a different reasons.  Find out how on earth this happened! HERS Visit for your personalized weight loss...

228. The Tale of the Six Tattoos

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