At The Root of It: Truth with Jared

Truth is often framed as something fixed. A fact. A moral rule. Something you either tell or avoid.

But lived truth is far more complicated.

In this episode, we explore how our relationship with truth is shaped early in life, through family dynamics, cultural expectations, and the environments that taught us what was safe to say and what needed to stay hidden. We unpack how curiosity creates room for understanding, while certainty can shut conversations down. And we examine the tension between honesty and discernment, especially in relationships, leadership, and work.

We talk about the cost of truth. When telling it damages trust. When withholding it erodes integrity. And how delivery, timing, and audience matter just as much as the truth itself.

The conversation also turns inward. Toward body awareness, self reflection, and the quiet signals that tell us when something is misaligned. Toward the challenge of being honest with ourselves, especially when past truths no longer fit who we are becoming.

This episode invites listeners to reflect not just on what they believe is true, but how those truths were formed, whose expectations they carry, and what context they may be missing.

1. 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Truth
2. 01:36 Childhood Perspectives on Truth
3. 06:16 Family Dynamics and Truth
4. 11:29 Curiosity and Understanding
5. 18:09 Navigating Relationships and Truth
6. 23:58 The Role of Vulnerability
7. 30:37 Trust and Its Impact on Truth
8. 36:38 The Cost of Truth
9. 43:57 Body Language and Communication
10. 50:23 Self Reflection and Honesty
11. 57:11 The Intersection of Truth and Context