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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 51 MIN

A Secret Family Just 6 Miles Away | A Conversation with Author Mike Zimmerman

from In My Hometown · host Jamie Stein

What would you do if you discovered your father had been living an entirely separate life — with another wife and children — just 6 miles away (in a neighboring suburb)?In this compelling episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with author Mike Zimmerman to discuss the shocking true story behind his shocking memoir, Suburban Bigamy: 6 Miles Between Truth & Deceit.Mike opens up about the moment he discovered his father’s hidden family, the emotional fallout of that revelation, and how he began to process betrayal, grief, identity, forgiveness, and healing.This conversation goes beyond the shock of the secret. It’s about family, perspective, resilience, and what happens next.In My Hometown features weekly conversations about relationships, reinvention, wellness, reality TV, culture, and thriving in our "Golden and Going Golden Era."

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What would you do if you discovered your father had been living an entirely separate life — with another wife and children — just 6 miles away (in a neighboring suburb)? In this compelling episode of In My Hometown, Jamie and Pascal sit down with author Mike Zimmerman to discuss the shocking true story behind his shocking memoir, Suburban Bigamy: 6 Miles Between Truth & Deceit. Mike opens up about the moment he discovered his father’s hidden family, the emotional fallout of that revelatio...

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