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Secrecy Over Safety: A Mother’s Dangerous Choice

Random Acts of Privacy

Release Date: 09/30/2025

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Random Acts of Privacy

This month, Grace takes a gentle pause, sharing small stories about snow, neighbors, and the quiet lessons in everyday moments—in her blog and newsletter—reminding us that care and privacy often show up in the smallest acts.

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Random Acts of Privacy

Privacy isn’t just policies and passwords—it’s real-world protection for people and safety. Hosted by Grace, this podcast explores everyday privacy at home, at work, and in life’s unexpected moments. Thoughtful, reflective, and occasionally lighthearted, each episode invites you to pause, notice, and think critically about what information we protect, why it matters, and who it’s really serving. This tenth episode felt like the right place to pause, reflect, and let the year end on its own schedule.

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Random Acts of Privacy

This holiday season, Grace is sharing her top tips to help you keep your identity, finances, and personal info safe while you shop. She talks about ID monitoring options—especially now that OPM ID Care coverage has ended—how to protect your credit, avoid scams, and keep your privacy intact. Grace keeps it fun and easy, so you can enjoy the holidays without worrying about getting hacked.    

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Random Acts of Privacy

Some parents can go a little… overboard. 😬 In this episode, Grace shares real stories of parents shaming, isolating, or controlling their adult kids’ relationships—even when grandchildren are involved! We unpack when to step in, when to hold back, and how to balance privacy, transparency, and care. Plus: why information isn’t always knowledge, and what that means in the digital age. A little heart, spiritual lens, and yes…Hot Caramel Apple Cider makes an appearance. 🍎☕   SHOW NOTES...   Episode Title: Parents, Power, and Pre-Marital Chaos: Setting Healthy Boundaries...

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Random Acts of Privacy

In this episode, we dive into a tough and emotional topic: when protecting a family's reputation puts children's safety at risk. I share my anger and frustration with a woman who chose secrecy over speaking out about her father's abuse. We explore the dangerous difference between privacy and secrecy, and why it's crucial we prioritize children's well-being over everything else. Don’t miss this important conversation.

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Random Acts of Privacy

Five episodes in, Grace is reflecting on the impact of the content. She invites you to reflect on privacy with her. What does it mean to you, and how do you understand it? She’s received pointed questions from great listeners like yourself. But a few questions really stood out, and she’ll address those in the next episode. What are your questions? What are your thoughts?

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How do you handle your privacy at work? Don’t miss Part 2 of employment privacy as I chat with Yonica about privacy during and after employment from the perspective of HR. Listen in on everything you’ve always wondered about but never asked or never heard anyone talk about. You don’t want to miss this episode.

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Do some questions on the application form and during interviews sound relatively invasive to you? Let’s chat with an HR expert, Yonica. You'll also find out if HR only looks at your LinkedIn profile and not at every footprint you’ve left on the Internet or on your social media account with much of what’s happening in your life. If you’re a job seeker or know one, you don’t want to miss this episode. So don't! 

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Child sexual abuse: Who should you tell? show art Child sexual abuse: Who should you tell?

Random Acts of Privacy

When you've discovered a child has experienced sexual abuse, first, you're in shock and angry. Then you want to tell another person. Dr. LaToya Gaines, a licensed clinical psychologist from Culture of Wellness LLC in New York, joins me to sort out who you should tell—from immediate family to relatives to the authorities. Stick around for our dialogue!

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Random Acts of Privacy

Teaching a child about privacy can protect them from sexual abuse; yes, they should know that certain body parts are private. Privacy is about safety, awareness, and good choices. Think about it; one in seven girls and one in 25 boys will be sexual abuse victims before they turn 18. In this two-part series, this episode unravels bodily privacy and how to handle those teachable moments with a child. Grace often catches herself hesitating to call those private body parts by their real names. Are you the same way? Let's chat with an expert, Dr. Matthews.

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In this episode, we dive into a tough and emotional topic: when protecting a family's reputation puts children's safety at risk. I share my anger and frustration with a woman who chose secrecy over speaking out about her father's abuse. We explore the dangerous difference between privacy and secrecy, and why it's crucial we prioritize children's well-being over everything else. Don’t miss this important conversation.