No Bras Required

6. Bless Their Hearts, They're Having "The Talk"


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This week, Patti and Meghan tackle one of the most awkward parenting rites of passage: The Talk.

From accidentally terrifying toddlers with farm animal births to mortifying school phone calls ("Mrs. Johnston, your son is fact-checking anatomy in class…"), the girls are spilling everything about how to navigate that conversation with humor, honesty, and maybe a little wine.

They dig into why "The Talk" should actually be a series of talks, how to use real language (no "front bums," please), and how to layer in family values without shame. It's awkward, it's funny, and it's full of the kind of "yep, been there" moments that will make every mom breathe a little easier.

In this episode:

  • The cringe-worthy (and hilarious) ways kids learn about sex

  • Why one child thought Patti "pooped him out"

  • The importance of honest, age-appropriate answers

  • How to add family values to what schools don't teach

  • Talking consent, safety, and emotional readiness

  • Why "The Talk" should never be a one-time TED Talk

  • A few too-real lessons in what not to say

⚠️ Listener note: This episode isn't one for carpool - unless you're ready for follow-up questions from the back seat.

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No Bras RequiredBy Meghan Retseck & Patti Johnston