Are Secrets The Same As Lies | How'd I Get Here Podcast

About this episode

This episode explores the complex relationship between secrets and lies, examining the psychology behind why we keep secrets and the implications of withholding information.

Is a secret just a quiet truth… or a polite lie?In this episode, we’re diving into the uncomfortable gray area between secrecy and deception — because let’s be honest, most of us have said, “I didn’t lie… I just didn’t tell them.” But is withholding information actually different from lying? Or is silence sometimes the loudest form of dishonesty?We explore the psychology behind why we keep secrets — to protect ourselves, to avoid conflict, to maintain control, to preserve privacy. But at what point does privacy turn into avoidance? When does self-protection become manipulation? And when is protecting someone going too far? Intentionality often plays a roll but a lie is a lie and the truth is the truth so do your intentions make it ok to lie? How about transparency and accountability. If you didn't get caught would you have told me the truth? We unpack all this and more.

Topics covered

• secrecy
• deception
• psychology
• truth
• manipulation
• privacy
• accountability

Keywords

• secrets
• lies
• truth
• psychology
• manipulation
• privacy
• accountability