About this episode
Hello! It’s the first confessional episode of 2026, and today, we are bringing you guys a really special interview with a really amazing woman – let’s call her Sam. Sam is a 30-year-old widow who completely reset her life after her husband passed away. Big thanks to Netflix and the newest season of Bridgerton for making this episode possible. Remember, you can find the Bridgerton Masquerade Parlour at 362 Little Collins St from January 31st to February 1st. Part 1 drops January 29th, and Part 2 drops February 26th. Only on Netflix. If the themes mentioned in this episode have raised any concerns for you, help and support are available by calling Red Nose on 1300 308 307, or online here. Got a confession? Want to come into the vault and spill it yourself? Head to our Instagram DMs @everybodyhasasecretpod and send us a topline summary of your confession. The Confessional is hosted by Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee). The Confessional is audio-produced and produced by Annabelle Lee, and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. Catch us on TikTok, too! At @everybodyhasasecret. Get our weekly newsletter, Ask Us, in your inbox every Friday! See you on the last Tuesday of February for our next episode of The Confessional! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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