Podcast Summary:

Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley – "Will Savannah Ever Get Married?" (feat. Todd Chrisley)
Date: November 25, 2025
Host: Savannah Chrisley
Guest: Todd Chrisley
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Overview: Main Theme & Purpose

This candid, laughter-filled episode features Savannah and her father, Todd Chrisley, diving deep into topics of personal growth, family dynamics, independence, and Savannah’s outlook on relationships and potential marriage. Against the backdrop of Todd returning home from prison, the two reflect honestly on transformative life experiences—including public scrutiny, resilience after family challenges, and real talk about Savannah’s future. As always, warmth and playful banter set the tone, with memorable quips that reveal both vulnerability and humor.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Savannah’s Solo Travel and the Value of Independence

• Travel Experiences: Savannah shares stories from her recent European solo trip, from visiting historic sites in Paris to navigating concerts and casinos in London. (00:07–02:54)
  • She emphasizes how traveling alone built her confidence and sense of security.
  • Savannah: “Traveling by yourself...it gives you just a sense of security and confidence.” (02:21)
• Perspective Shift: Todd applauds her bravery, while admitting he doesn’t have the same travel bug but is proud of her independence.
• Practical Tip: Savannah humorously warns against traveling with too much luggage, drawing on her own struggles. (38:27–39:05)

2. Possibility of Running for Public Office

• Public Interest: Todd shares that people often ask if Savannah will run for office due to her strong voice and following. (03:01–03:35)
  • Todd: “People message me every day...Please tell me that Savannah is going to run because we need someone of her caliber in office.” (03:08)
• Savannah’s Response: She says “never say never,” but her current focus is on her business, Good Girl Rx.
  • She weighs the pros and cons of running for office versus influencing from outside politics.
  • Emphasizes wanting to do it the “right way” if she ever runs—not for the money or notoriety. (04:48–05:14)
  • Inspired by female leaders like Linda McMahon, she stresses the need for more women in politics.
  • Savannah: “We need more women like that in politics.” (05:53)

3. Family Transitions and Shifting Responsibilities

• From Caretaker to Independence: With Todd and her mother now home, Savannah describes the relief and liberation she feels going from caretaker mode to focusing on herself. (06:00–07:25)
  • Todd: “Now you get to just focus on you...So what does that feel like?” (07:25)
• Backlash & Advocacy: Savannah recounts standing up for Chloe at school and how she handles public backlash, underscoring her commitment to doing the right thing. (07:28–08:27)
  • Savannah: “Whether I've gotten backlash or not...I know I'm doing the right thing.”
• Helping Others: She discusses finding fulfillment in criminal justice advocacy, helping bring innocent people home from wrongful sentences. (08:27–08:43)
  • Todd: “As of this morning, the number is now 64 men that have come home.” (08:38)

4. Reflections on Prison, Public Scrutiny, and Family’s Reality TV Experience

• Both agree that their prison experience, though difficult, was transformative and necessary for personal growth and awareness.
  • Todd: “No, I wouldn’t change it because God has shown me a purpose I never knew...” (14:37)
  • Savannah: “As hard as they were, they were necessary, I would not change [those years] for the world.” (13:57)
• Impact of Reality TV: They note that while “Chrisley Knows Best” opened them up to public opinion, their televised struggles might have helped others in similar situations. (16:23–17:27)
• Todd reflects on regret, growth from mistakes, and changing family relationships.

5. Family Dynamics & Addiction: Multiple Perspectives

• Addiction and Sibling Relationships: The two discuss how addiction in a family member affects the whole family, not just the individual with the addiction. Savannah feels there’s often too much sympathy for the addict and not enough for those who bear the consequences. (19:05–21:04)
  • Savannah: “The people that have to deal with the person who has been addicted, they get overlooked...But what about everybody else dealing with that?”
• Todd’s Guidance: He reflects on emotional resilience, teaching Savannah to appear strong, and the downside to hiding real struggles—a mix that led Savannah to have “resentment.” (20:30–21:12)
  • Todd: “You’ve painted this beautiful picture of this very self-confident, secure young woman...and inside that really was not what was going on.”

6. The Role of Boundaries and Learning Compassion

• Boundaries & Self-Care: Todd, after years of being a “people pleaser,” now prioritizes self-respect and reciprocal relationships. He advises Savannah to learn this earlier than he did. (30:31–33:00)
  • Todd: “I’m going to meet you where you show up...If you don’t want to invest in me, you’re going to walk away with less from me.”
• On Compassion and Resentment: Todd cautions that always giving yourself away fosters resentment. Savannah defends her compassion but Todd says it’s most powerful when others notice it, not when you claim it. (36:01–36:36)
  • Todd: “You have to decide when is your time to have someone to hold the door for you.”
• Resilience: Discussion about building emotional “walls” from childhood pain and how this influenced their respective personalities and parenting styles. (27:26–29:22)

7. Playful Banter: Will Savannah Ever Get Married?

• The Central Question: The episode climaxes with Todd grilling Savannah on her relationship plans, future marriage, and fears around commitment. (39:27–42:37)
  • Todd: “Do you have a desire to get married at some point?” (39:31)
  • Savannah: “Yeah...eventually.” (39:34)
  • Todd: “Do you think that it will be before I draw Social Security?” (39:36)
  • Savannah: “I don’t know.” (39:41)
  • Todd jokes Savannah’s standards might doom her to waiting for a husband on Social Security, and threatens to choose her spouse in old-fashioned style for a “decent young man.”
  • Savannah: “This is not the 1800s, okay? This is 2020-almost six.” (41:16)
  • Todd: “I don’t want some old fart trying to raise my grandchildren. That’s my job.” (40:03)
  • Savannah admits marriage scares her more than having kids, possibly linked to the fear of “losing control” in a partnership.
• Underlying Insight: Savannah is not in a rush, choosing to let life unfold, while Todd—half-teasing and half-serious—hopes for grandkids and a strong son-in-law.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Traveling Solo:

  • “Traveling by yourself...gives you just a sense of security and confidence.” – Savannah (02:21)

• On the Possibility of Running for Office:

  • “If my companies go as I hope ... why wouldn’t I run for public office?” – Savannah (04:39)
  • “We need more women like that in politics.” – Savannah (05:53)

• On Overcoming Hardship:

  • “As hard as [the past two and a half years] were, they were necessary, I would not change it for the world.” – Savannah (13:57)
  • “God has shown me a purpose that I never knew I had or wanted.” – Todd (14:37)

• On Public and Private Struggles:

  • “You’ve painted this beautiful picture of ... a very self-confident, secure young woman...and inside that really was not what was going on.” – Todd (21:03)

• On Boundaries:

  • “I’m going to meet you where you show up...If you don’t want to invest in me, you’re going to walk away with less from me.” – Todd (33:00)

• On Picking a Husband:

  • “Can you please try to focus on finding you a decent young man ... I don’t want no ugly grandkids.” – Todd (40:39)
  • “I’m not going to have ugly grandkids.” – Savannah (40:51)

• On Marriage Anxiety:

  • “The thoughts of getting married scares me more than the thoughts of having kids.” – Savannah (41:44)
  • “Do you think it will be before I draw Social Security?” – Todd (39:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:07 | Travel Stories | Savannah’s solo trips and personal growth | | 03:01 | Political Ambitions | Will Savannah run for office? | | 06:00 | Transition from Family Caretaker | Newfound independence, emotional relief | | 08:27 | Helping Others & Advocacy | Savannah on wrongful convictions and fulfillment in advocacy | | 13:57 | Prison Reflections | Todd and Savannah on personal growth from adversity | | 16:23 | Reality TV Public Scrutiny | Discussing “Chrisley Knows Best” impact | | 19:05 | Family, Addiction, and Overlooked Voices | The nuanced impact of addiction on the whole family | | 27:26 | Boundaries & Emotional Walls | Building resilience and learning from pain | | 30:31 | Setting Boundaries | Todd’s newfound clarity on personal investments and relationships | | 36:01 | Compassion vs. Resentment | The power of being seen as compassionate by others | | 39:27 | Marriage & Dating Banter | Savannah’s fear of marriage, Todd’s jests about grandkids & picking spouses |

Final Thoughts

This episode blends heartfelt reflection and classic Chrisley humor, offering insight into Savannah’s journey as an empowered woman shaped by both adversity and opportunity. Listeners get an honest look at her inner world—her fears, her independence, and her goals—while Todd oscillates between doting, honest parent and comedic provocateur. The discussion on marriage, boundaries, and compassion is both relatable and revealing, making it valuable listening for anyone navigating change, family, or the search for self.

For listeners who missed it, this episode is a rich tapestry of growth, laughter, and Southern straight talk about life, love, and finding your path.