The Secret Effect

Well, we made it. The final betwixie of the first season of The Secret Effect podcast. Congrats! Together we have taken on topics from International Adaption and Serial Killers, to more personal moments where our podcast met real-life implications. We thank you for joining us all the way through and conclude with a topic that is Katy's favorite and Biddy's worst fear, Hugging. So get your prosecco and fine cheeses, sit back and enjoy!

Well, we made it. The final episode of the first season of The Secret Effect podcast. Congrats! Together we have gone on an amazing journey through Katy's story of deception, lies, secrets, but ultimately survival. We conclude the story going all the way back to the person who kicked off the discovery of Katy's dad's secret family in the first place. Please get your prosecco and fine cheeses, sit back and enjoy!

Biddy and Katy sit back on the couch to chat about the effects the Golden State Killer had on his loved ones around him. So, grab your prosecco and chips and enjoy! 

Katy and Biddy are back (again)! In this episode, they conclude the story of Katy's two weddings along with some fun bits about Katy's name change later in life and her favorite sport growing up.  So grab your prosecco and cheese and enjoy The Unraveling part 2!

In this Betwixie, Katy and Biddy dive into the topic of International Adoption, secrets that surround it, and its effects on those involved. They chat about Kara Bos, an international adoptee, who fought to learn who her birth mother is with South Korean authorities all the way up through family court. Grab your comfy socks and a glass (or 3) of your favorite prosecco, listen and enjoy!

Katy and Biddy are back! And in this episode, Katy talks about her Tale of Two Weddings in which her family secret became open. So grab your prosecco and cheese and enjoy The Unraveling!

Katy and Biddy dive into Katy's family secret once more, discussing the half brothers that Katy did not know she had until she was 28. Katy explains what it was like to meet the brothers and how it shaped her view of "family". So grab your closest white wine, get those comfy socks on, and enjoy!

In this episode, Biddy chats with Katy about Katy's broken relationship with her father. Katy explains what was the final straw that made her break away from her father and move out of her childhood home. Fill up your drink of choice and enjoy the continuing saga that is Katy's story!

Katy and Biddy get their cozy socks on, pop the prosecco, get the assorted cheeses ready, and get right into it with Betwixie #6 or Betwixie Sixie. And this one is a doozy! Katy and Biddy tackle the topic of corrupt fertilization practices by doctors from all across the world and the effects of their doings on women looking to conceive. So get your wine and snacks ready to enjoy!  

In episode #2, Katy continues the story of her family secret by taking a deeper dive into her dad's background and upbringing, but also WAY more telling the inspiring tale of Katy's Mum's life.  Buckle up and for an emotional ride that'll make you want to call your loved ones and say "Thank you". Enjoy and thank you for listening!   

WE HAVE REMOVED NAMES OF THOSE INVOLVED. THIS HAS CREATED SMALL BLIPS WHERE THE NAMES WERE. In our first episode, comedian Biddy Kemery settles in to listen and guide us through the amazing story of sociologist Katy Greenland. At the age of 28, Katy found out her father had a secret family. Katy shares the events from her childhood that led to the reveal of her family secret that redefined Katy's sense of family itself. 

THE OPINIONS SHARED ARE THOSE OF KATY'S AND KATY'S ALONE.  THEY DO NOT REFLECT OTHERS AROUND KATY AT ANY POINT IN THE STORY. 

Biddy and Katy pop open the prosecco, get comfy and settle in to share with all of you the current status of the secret effect podcast. Along with the update, they discuss the importance of sharing your personal story and the best tactics to tell the story. So, grab your white wine and puffy socks and enjoy the episode!

Biddy and Katy fill up their wine glasses, settle in, and dive back into discussing DNA testing when they chat about sperm donation anonymity, and finally, we get the low down on Biddy's family history.  So get your Pino Grigio ready, kick back, and enjoy!

Biddy and Katy get comfy on the couch to discuss the dangers of DNA testing kit companies and dispel myths about their findings. Biddy also gets a chance to gloat about a "Legend", along with other family members. Enjoy!  

Katy and Biddy settle in once again with their assorted cheeses and Prosecco to take a deep dive into the question of why do people keep family secrets? This insightful and funny discussion will keep you entertained until our next full episode. Please enjoy! 

Biddy and Katy fill up their wine glass, settle in, and take a deep dive into topics like "What is family?" and others that could not be covered in full episodes of the secret effect. So get your Pino Grigio ready, kick back, and enjoy!

We explore the journey of Sociologist and Researcher Katy Greenland, who found out her father had a secret family she never knew about. The conversation is led by professional comedian, true-crime podcast superfan, and feminist Lizz Kemery. Lizz has met several inspiring women throughout her life. It was a natural match when Liz met Katy. The two navigate Katy’s story of deceit and abuse by a man Katy never truly called “Dad” with grace, science, awe, and a bit of humor. Katy’s story of survival inspires those who have dealt with a secret within their own families.