Beyond the Secret

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2019. Dec 18, 2019

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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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Secret 037: "Am I Gay?" Experimenting as a Mormon Boy Dec 11, 2019

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Secret 037: “Am I Gay?” Experimenting as a Mormon Boy

As a young Mormon boy, today’s guest began to explore his sexuality with his male friend. He speaks with Ace about the way that his religion impacted that experience and the problems that arise when sexuality is treated as shameful in religious communities.

Stephanie Smith, MA, LPC (www.discreetonlinecounseling.com)

***Josh and Lolly Weed: Mormon Couple Article (https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mormon-gay-man-straiht-woman-divorce-commitment-lgbt-utah-josh-lolly-weed-a8184051.html)

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Secret 036: The Stepfather. Dec 04, 2019

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Secret 036: The Stepfather

Ace conducts a rare in-person interview with a brother and sister who were victims of sexual molestation as children at the hands of their stepfather. The siblings share their difficult process of beginning to face their experiences in a discussion that sheds light on the harsh reality that children confront when home is not a place of safety.

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Secret 035: My Open Marriage! Nov 27, 2019

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Secret 035: My Open Marriage

A woman with a busy family and work life shares with Ace the details of the non-monogamous arrangement that has been successful for her marriage. Her explanation reveals a deep understanding of herself and her partner that may have you looking at unconventional lifestyles with a more open mind.

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Check-In with Stephanie 002! Nov 20, 2019

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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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Secret 034: My Pedophile Grandfather Nov 13, 2019

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Secret 034: My Pedophile Grandfather

The sexual abuse a woman experiences as a child marks her early years with anxiety and sets her on a course of destructive and self sabatoging behavior. The story of abuse transformed into growth that she shares with Ace is proof that it’s never too late to reclaim your life.

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Secret 033: We Are Swingers PART HER! Nov 06, 2019

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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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Secret 032: Her Name is Sloan, An Infant Loss Story Oct 30, 2019

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Secret 032: Her Name is Sloan, An Infant Loss Story

The loss of an infant is a pain that never goes away. A mother shares with Ace the story of her unexpected pregnancy, the pain surrounding the loss of her newborn daughter and the grieving process that continues two years later.

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Secret 031: Married Mormon Mom "I Am Gay" PART TWO! Oct 23, 2019

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Secret 031: Married Mormon Mom “I Am Gay” PART TWO

What happens when falling in love means falling out of favor with your church? The conversation continues as a woman shares how her bond with another Mormon mom turned into something more and helped her to better understand her sexuality outside the confines of the belief system she grew up in.

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Secret 031: Married Mormon Mom "I Am Gay" PART ONE! Oct 16, 2019

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Secret 031: Married Mormon Mom “I Am Gay” PART ONE

Walk a mile in some Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint shoes as Ace delves into the early life of today’s guest. They discuss her upbringing in the Mormon church and her early experiences with marriage and motherhood in her late teens- all required listening to understand the plot twists of Part Two.

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