This episode is part of a short mini-series called Conversations We Needed With Our Parents Growing Up.

There were so many things you didn’t talk about — money, emotions, your body. Everything was wrapped in secrecy.

In this episode, Theresa and Walker unpack a listener’s submission titled “Santa, s3x, and secret ledgers” — a reflection on growing up in silence around topics like money, intimacy, and truth. They explore how secrecy shapes shame, why curiosity is a form of healing, and what happens when families start to talk about the things once considered off-limits.

They discuss how breaking generational patterns of silence helps restore connection, trust, and self-understanding — from conversations about the body to beliefs about worth and safety. Theresa shares how parents can reframe “privacy” versus “secrecy,” while Walker reflects on vulnerability, curiosity, and the power of creating space for hard conversations.

They remind us that silence breeds shame, but conversation builds connection — and that even uncomfortable truths can become openings for healing.

🎥 You can also watch this conversation on our YouTube channel if seeing the dialogue unfold feels more supportive for you.

—Walker & Theresa

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