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Beyond the Secret

Beyond the Secret

Ace Fanning

Everybody has a secret. Host Ace Fanning interviews anonymous guests willing to share their deepest secrets. With humor and compassion, Ace tackles topics ranging from quirky to serious, giving us a chance to hear first-hand, candid accounts of lives and experiences we may not ever otherwise encounter. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll gasp out loud and grow in empathy and appreciation of the private joys, sorrows and experiences that the guests so bravely share.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Beyond the Secret episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Beyond the Secret for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Beyond the Secret episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Beyond the Secret - Secret 110: Heroin(e) PART TWO
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09/22/21 • 56 min

Secret 110: Heroin(e) PART TWO
One woman opens up about her past and the road that led to her heroin addiction...

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, here are some resources that can help:
Sonoran Prevention Works: https://spwaz.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov
Never Use Alone: https://neverusealone.com
SAMHSA Hotline: 1-800-662-4357

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I would love you forever if you would leave a 5 Star Review– anything less, I am too sensitive for. If you hate me or the podcast– please don’t tell me.

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Beyond the Secret - 2019.

2019.

Beyond the Secret

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12/18/19 • 22 min

2019

Ace bids 2019 farewell with an honest reflection on his experience of developing the podcast, growing pains and all, in an end-of-year message that celebrates growth and the power of community.

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Beyond the Secret - Secret 029: A Life of Boarding School PART ONE!
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09/25/19 • 60 min

Secret 029: A Life of Boarding School PART ONE

A complicated mother/daughter dynamic lands a 13 year old in an out-of-state school that functions more like a prison and a Wilderness Program in the middle of a Utah desert. Today’s guest shares the harsh realities of her adolescence and paints a shocking picture of alternative therapeutic schooling options.

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Secret 005: I Am Sleeping with my Best Friend’s Husband PART TWO

Hear the rest of Ace’s conversation with a woman who has been sleeping with her best friend’s husband for years. They get into the motivations that keep her entangled and she shares some red flags that might be signs of infidelity and a chilling message, “Don’t be shocked if it happens to you.”

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Beyond the Secret - Check-In with Stephanie 002!
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11/20/19 • 68 min

Check-In With Stephanie 002

Ace does a deep dive into recent podcast episodes with the help from Stephanie Smith, LPC, MA who shares a professional counselor’s perspective on not only the secret sharers’ stories, but the conversations that followed in the podcast facebook group.

Our second "Check-In" episode with Stephanie Smith, MA, LPC (www.discreetonlinecounseling.com)

Discreet Online Counseling Facebook Page: (www.facebook.com/stephaniediscreet)

Check out Stephanie's blog post on today's episode: https://discreetonlinecounseling.com/blog/stephanie-smith-on-beyond-the-secret-podcast-wednesday-november-202019/

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Beyond the Secret - Secret 033: We Are Swingers PART HER!
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11/06/19 • 63 min

Secret 033: We are Swingers PART HER

According to today’s guest, “Strange dick is good dick!” Ace gets the details on how she and her husband first entered the swinger world and what they’ve found there, including adventures into partner swaps and house parties. And wouldn’t ya know, it involves a lot of hot tub action.

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Beyond the Secret - Secret 091: My Best Friend Stole My Husband!
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04/21/21 • 75 min

Secret 091:  My Best Friend Stole My Husband

A drunken Girls’ Night becomes the beginning of the end for a woman’s marriage and friendship.  Mix in some complicated parenting situations, suspicious motives and feelings for a man in prison and you’ve got yourself a helluva tale.  Our guest shares with Ace the dizzying details of how she lost her husband and her best friend all at once.

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Beyond the Secret - Secrets + Scandals 003: McMartin Family Preschool!
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09/18/19 • 53 min

Secrets + Scandals 003: McMartin Family Preschool

At the height of Satanic Panic in the 80s, a sexual abuse complaint at a family-run preschool leads to over 300 accounts of abuse and trials that went on for 7 years. But before you react with horror, let Ace and Katelyn’s summary of the scandal serve as a reminder to steer clear of assumptions before exploring every side of a story.

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Beyond the Secret - Secret 026: Breaking Amish PART ONE!
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08/21/19 • 60 min

Secret 026: Breaking Amish PART ONE

At nine years old, a Shane’’s parents abruptly joined an Amish community and fully immersed themselves in a sheltered life. In Part One, he shares the details of his strict upbringing and the steep learning curve he faced when he found himself kicked out and navigating the world outside his community for the first time.

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Beyond the Secret - For Brandon.

For Brandon.

Beyond the Secret

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01/29/20 • 37 min

For Brandon

In Secret 019, Hannah shared with Ace the traumatic events that marked the beginning of life for her and her three siblings, known as the Avondale quads. In this episode, Hannah returns to share a conversation with Ace celebrating the life of her brother, Brandon Nehemiah Rowin, and sharing the grief and heartache of his recent loss.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Beyond the Secret have?

Beyond the Secret currently has 124 episodes available.

What topics does Beyond the Secret cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Beyond the Secret?

The episode title 'Secret 110: Heroin(e) PART TWO' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Beyond the Secret?

The average episode length on Beyond the Secret is 58 minutes.

How often are episodes of Beyond the Secret released?

Episodes of Beyond the Secret are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Beyond the Secret?

The first episode of Beyond the Secret was released on Jul 24, 2018.

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