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

So many of us grew up knowing our parents as “Mom” or “Dad,” but not as full human beings with dreams, flaws, and stories of their own.

In this conversation, we reflect on what’s lost when children only see their parents through the lens of authority, and what’s possible when parents share their humanity. Walker and Theresa explore why some parents avoid vulnerability, how silence can leave kids to fill in painful gaps, and the freedom that comes when truth replaces perfection.

We also talk about practical ways to invite these conversations—whether your parents are still here or you’re reflecting back—so that relationships can deepen through honesty, curiosity, and shared humanity.

🎥 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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