The Secret Room | True Stories

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.

Death Industry 06/03/2025

245. The Pain Still Lives 05/20/2025

245. The Pain Still Lives Meadow’s inseparable high school besties were shaken by a national tragedy. They would continue to be tested, and In the midst of it all a devastating secret emerged. But Meadow’s chance to confess has passed. It’s a haunting story of heartbreak, loss, and resilience. A story Meadow has carried for decades. HERS HAIR Start your initial free online visit today 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. HOME CHEF For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! . Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. LUMEN Head to for 15% off your purchase. SHADY RAYS Thanks, Shady Rays. Get 35% off polarized glasses at - code SECRET PICTURES See Meadow, Liz, Paul and James right now. They are waiting for you on , , and . Handle: @secretroompod. THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED Kria tells us how, from a young age, she was forced to fend for herself in a world full of hardship. She found stability in the world’s oldest profession, sex work. She faced tremendous challenges in a chaotic environment, but it was her secret job that supported her and her daughter. Kria takes us deep into the life of a sex worker who just wants to make ends meet for her daughter. 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/36649110

Introducing: You Probably Think This Story's About You 05/13/2025

244. The Vegas Release 05/06/2025

243. The Barbie Doll 04/22/2025

243. The Barbie Doll 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 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 - code SECRET. PICTURES See pictures of Isabella, her mom, aunt Jeanne and Dad. They are waiting for you on , , and . 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at ! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY at SecretRoomPod.com! /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/36261990

242. Pee Freeze 04/08/2025

241. The Lie That Became True 03/25/2025

241. The Lie That Became True 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 . Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HERS Visit 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 for 20% off your purchase. PICTURES See pictures of Kendra, Eric and her daughter. They are waiting for you on , , and . 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at ! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY at SecretRoomPod.com! /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/35857780

240. Sleepwalker 03/11/2025

240. Sleepwalker 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 for 20% off your purchase. HOMECHEF Get 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at . Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. HERS Visit 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 , , and . 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at ! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY at SecretRoomPod.com! /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/35620090

239. Dad's Other Life 02/26/2025

238. I'm Done 02/12/2025

238. I'm Done 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 . Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. PICTURES See pictures from Rae’s story on social. They are waiting for you on , , and . 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 , 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at ! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY at SecretRoomPod.com! /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/35228925

237. Hungry for Violence 01/29/2025

236. Scratching the Surface 01/14/2025

235. The Witch Baby and Other Secret Tales 12/25/2024

234. The Motel Connection 12/11/2024

233. Turning In My V-Card 11/27/2024

232. Laundering Money with Sergio 11/13/2024

231. The Fall: Jules' Double Life 10/29/2024

231. The Fall: Jules' Double Life 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? 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 , and . 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 , 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: FACEBOOK DISCUSSION GROUPThere's even more fun at ! Just ask to join, all are welcome. :) YOUR SECRET Click "Share a Secret" at ! PODCAST TEAM Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder. LISTENER SURVEY at SecretRoomPod.com! /episode/index/show/secretroom/id/33641247