The topic? Denial. What is behind the refusal we encounter in other adults to talk about necessary but difficult topics? What strategies work to move those conversations forward in the face of avoidance, excuses, outright refusal? Our experts? A former sex crimes prosecutor who has made prevention of child sexual abuse into her life’s work. A public health expert working with underserved communities to decrease HIV, diabetes, and other harms. A financial services expert who teaches others in his field to get people to focus on reducing debt and increasing their own future financial stability. All people well versed in dealing with denial.