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Jan 2024
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211. I Was a Child Psychic

BEN HAMM
About this episode

Ben’s guest Vicky was a child psychic.  And when she flexed her youthful powers, the adults in her life listened with rapt attention. Now all grown up, Vicky’s here to tell her story

PICTURES

See Vicky and her mum, the church, and the home she lived in with her mum that was paid for with the Deserted Wives Pension.

They are waiting for you on FacebookInstagram and Twitter.  Handle: @secretroompod.

THE SECRET ROOM | UNLOCKED 

Vicky will will be back soon, but first Sarah from episode 207 “Escape From Gili T” is back to address all the buzz around her episode.  She’ll respond directly to a number of social media reactions.  Also a new adventure from her trip about corrupt cops and an orphanage …and there’s more to her breakup with her ex back home.  Is Sara still traveling and living it up?

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PODCAST TEAM 

Producer: Susie Lark. Story Development: Luna Patel. Music and Theme: Breakmaster Cylinder.

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