Open Hearts, Hidden Truths
Open Hearts, Hidden Truths is a new podcast where the raw meets the revelatory – secrets, realizations, and turning points that reshape who we become.
First-time and never-again experiences, in particular, compel us to evolve.
Through personal confessions and guest stories, we explore provocative shifts and uncover the hidden truths that connect us.
Episodes released every other Tuesday.
Episodes
15 episodes
From Rock Bottom to Rewrite: An Author's Second Act
Crime fiction author David E. Feldman joins me for a candid conversation about his battle with addiction from an early age and serious health challenges later in life. He reflects on how life shapes art, and the significance of gratitude.
Friendship Fallout: When Self-Respect Means Letting Go
I reflect on the disintegration of a once-close friendship and the unresolved feelings that remain. Not all endings are tied up in a convenient little bow.Are you still carrying unresolved feelings from a significant relationship, and ho...
What if a Forbidden Romance Reshaped Your Life?
My guest shares her story about a secret interracial romance that blossomed in the Deep South during the 1960s. When her family uncovered this relationship, it triggered a chain of events that challenged not only her love, but her sense of self...
Beyond the Scalpel: Up Close and Personal with Dr. David Stoker
I sit down with world-renowned Los Angeles plastic surgeon, Dr. David Stoker. We discuss his passion for transforming lives, how GLPs have reshaped the field, and my own personal experience under his care.
What If Losing Everything Revealed Your True Path?
Kristine Genovese unveils how a traumatic childhood led her to being a corporate overachiever – before losing it all. That rock-bottom turning point led her to create the Soul Intelligence Method. Have you experienced an event that ...
Are We Losing Ourselves in the Digital Dopamine Rush?
When did swiping replace face-to-face interactions? I explore how online dating fuels our dopamine cravings, but leaves us feeling disconnected. Studies show this online rush is unhealthy, yet we often choose the lazy swipe instead of connectin...
Seeking the Risqué: A Story of Non-Monogamy
My guest Adam Darrow shares his experience of being in an open relationship for many years with a fiercely independent woman. He reflects on how non-monogamy reshaped his understanding of himself, his enduring draw to risk, and whether he'd eve...
Stripped: Life Beyond the Spotlight
I sit down with Blake Diamond, who spent twenty-two years as a male stripper, traveling coast-to-coast. He opens up about his unconventional life, from backstage rivalries to substance use to how the industry affected his relationships.S...
Overexposed: When Social Media Leaves You Feeling Raw
Social media is an important modern tool, but it's not without its emotional pitfalls. Practical? Yes. Draining? Undoubtedly.I share my uneasy experiences navigating Instagram after being off the app for many years.Do you push thr...
Don't Shoot! I'm Just the Messenger
What would you do if you uncovered a secret that could shatter someone's world?I explore how revealing a betrayal ended a friendship, why I thought everyone would want to know the truth, and how I learned some people prefer to be left in...
Game Changer: When Old Patterns No Longer Fit
When did a pattern that once worked for you suddenly fail you?I reflect on how men I once gravitated toward now feel at odds with who I've become. Growth and evolution are central themes in life and perspectives can shift, surprising man...
Are You Dating a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde?
I reflect on my eye-opening experience with a love interest during a trip to San Diego. What began as a promising connection quickly shifted, revealing a side of himself I neither recognized nor liked. Despite efforts to find closure, this unco...
Gym Etiquette: When Patience Runs Thin
Why is basic gym etiquette so challenging? I dive into my own run-ins with impatience and interruptions that often creep into my workout routines in this bite-sized episode.What's your craziest gym story? You're invited to share your own...
What Happens When Love Bombs Explode?
Love bombing can feel intoxicating at first – until it isn't.My guest Jacob and I share real-life experiences, highlighting red flags in relationships that move at a lightning pace and feel too good to be true.Join us for a candid...