Truth Hurts Show

Truth Hurts

Introducing "The Truth Hurts Show" Hosted by the dynamic duo of Brian Goldstein and Makan Mostafavi. Our show is a unique and engaging platform that dives deep into life, business, health, and sports, offering our audience a blend of thought-provoking insights, relatable experiences, and expert advice. We’ve established a loyal and growing fanbase eager to tune in for each enlightening conversation. Our hosts, @BrianGoldPhd , and @Makan.Mostafavi for insta bring a fresh perspective and genuine passion to every episode. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds and experiences, they effortlessly connect with listeners on a personal level, creating an authentic atmosphere for discussing various topics. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The ONE Question That Will Reveal Your Life Purpose | Liana Moon

    She walked away from a normal life and spent nearly two decades traveling through India, Thailand, monasteries, and spiritual retreats searching for answers most people never stop to ask. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Liana Moon breaks down the hidden connection between pain, karma, destiny, meditation, breathwork, and human consciousness. From studying Buddhism in Thailand to living in India for six years and learning from monks, she reveals why so many people today feel disconnected, anxious, lost, and spiritually empty. This conversation dives deep into Eastern astrology, the science of destiny, meditation techniques, breathwork, relationships, trauma, emotional healing, purpose, and the painful experiences that transform people into stronger versions of themselves. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, struggled with pain, heartbreak, anxiety, or felt lost in life, this episode will completely shift your perspective. Follow US! Brian's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd  TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd   Makan's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi   TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviLiana Moon’s Links:Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/liana_moon_one YouTube: /https://www.youtube.com/@liana_moon_one_88888 00:00 Welcome Liana! 01:18 Growing Up In Moscow 03:44 Buddhism & Spiritual Awakening 06:27 The World Is Your Mirror 09:11 Eastern vs Western Astrology 12:02 How To Find Your Purpose 14:48 Why Most People Feel Lost 17:06 Meditation Explained Simply 20:31 Why Humans Constantly Suffer 23:42 Vipassana Meditation Experience 27:14 Training The Mind Through Meditation 30:01 Breakups, Pain & Emotional Growth 33:27 Karma Burns Through Pain 36:02 Breathwork & Spiritual Awakening 38:24 The Science Of Destiny & Leela 40:11 Why Most People Never Wake Up #spirituality #meditation #breathwork #karma #healing #mindset #consciousness #selfimprovement #podcast #truthhurtsshow  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    42 min

  2. 7 MAY

    California Sheriff Exposes Corruption & Reveals His Plan To Save California | Chad Bianco

    California is collapsing and Sheriff Chad Bianco says it’s not an accident. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Sheriff Bianco breaks down how corruption, political influence, failed policies, and unchecked power turned one of America’s greatest states into what he calls a “third world country.” From skyrocketing crime and homelessness to insane gas prices, overregulation, mass business exodus, and the destruction of the middle class, nothing is off limits. Sheriff Bianco goes directly at Gavin Newsom, Sacramento insiders, lobbyists, and the political machine he believes is bleeding California dry while everyday people struggle just to survive. He also reveals the shocking reality behind crime policies, anti-police legislation, illegal immigration, collapsing education standards, housing regulations, and why so many families are fleeing the state. This episode gets intense fast as Bianco discusses death threats, massive security concerns during his campaign, government waste, media manipulation, and the growing divide between politicians and ordinary Americans. If you live in California or care about where America is heading, this episode will completely change how you see politics, law enforcement, and the future of the country.Follow US! Brian's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd  TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd   Makan's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi   TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviSheriff Chad Bianco’s Links:Instagram: /https://www.instagram.com/sheriffbianco/ Facebook: /https://www.facebook.com/SheriffChadBianco/ Website: /https://biancoforgovernor.com/ Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome Sheriff Bianco!01:13 - Death Threats & Political Violence02:45 California's Power Families  04:52 How Politicians Get Rich  09:49 The Lobbyist "Third House"  15:49 Gas Taxes & Cost of Living  24:01 Crime Policy & Socialism  33:47 The 2-Year Fix Plan  34:28 Ending State Income Tax  38:31 Immigration Reality Check  46:49 Housing & Permitting Crisis  01:05:19 They Debated Sasquatch For Hours  01:14:24 The Homeless Fraud Machine  01:23:57 Election Dates & How To Vote  #SheriffBianco #California #GavinNewsom #TruthHurtsShow #Politics #Crime #CaliforniaPolitics #Corruption #Homelessness #Taxes #LawEnforcement Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1hr 27min

  3. 1 MAY

    The Dark Side of Getting Shredded | Bella Trost

    Everyone wants a summer body. Almost nobody understands what it actually takes. In this episode, Bella Trost breaks down the brutal truth behind fitness, fat loss, and bodybuilding that social media refuses to show. From starving diets and obsessive calorie tracking to hormone damage and mental burnout, this isn’t the highlight reel, it’s the reality. This conversation exposes why cardio won’t fix your body, why lifting weights is non negotiable, and why most people fail before they ever see real results. It also reveals the psychological cost of getting lean, the obsession, the identity distortion, and the moment your body starts fighting back. If you’ve ever wanted to transform your body, this episode will change your perspective on what that actually requires and whether it’s worth it. This is the truth behind getting shredded.Follow US!   Brian's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd  Makan's LinksInstagram:   / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok:   / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviBella’s Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellaonlybella/ Website: https://www.bellatrost.com/ Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Bella!03:12 Why cardio won’t change your body06:40 Her journey from Eastern Europe struggle to athlete12:05 Becoming a national champion16:30 Entering bodybuilding and early failures20:15 The brutal reality of competition prep24:40 Starvation, cravings, and mental warfare27:10 Hormone damage and long term risks29:40 What it really takes to get lean31:20 Advice for beginners who want to change #TruthHurtsShow #FitnessTruth #Bodybuilding #FatLoss #WeightLoss #GymMotivation #NoBSFitness #CalorieDeficit #LiftWeights #FitnessReality #SummerBody Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 22 APR

    A Cop's Confession: 'We Have Almost Zero Training” | Suresh Madhavan

    The public thinks cops are highly trained. They’re not and that should worry you. In this episode, former officer and 221B Tactical founder Suresh Madhavan exposes a hard truth: police are thrown into life-or-death situations with minimal real training, far beyond just guns or driving. From domestic violence to death notifications, they’re expected to handle chaos with little preparation. He also shares his journey, growing up facing racism, the mindset his mother instilled in him, how 9/11 shaped his path, and what 15 years in law enforcement taught him about a broken system. After 15 years of wearing the badge, he learned the hard way how broken the system really is. Then he turned that frustration into a business built from his garage, solving a problem cops had been complaining about for a decade. This is a raw conversation about pressure, discipline, grief, and the reality most people don’t see. Follow US! Brian's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Suresh’s Links: Website: https://www.221btactical.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/221btactical/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/221btactical LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/221btactical/ Personal Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/suresh_actual/ 0:00 Welcome Suresh! 2:12 LA, Soho House, and the Ironman story 8:20 Racism growing up in Staten Island 14:15 His mother’s mindset: prove them wrong 19:40 Losing his mom and feeling alone 23:10 9/11 and why he wanted to fight terrorists 29:20 Why he didn’t join the Navy 33:05 From medicine to law enforcement 38:40 What being a cop is really like 45:15 Why police training is far worse than people think 51:10 The reality of trauma on the job 55:10 Starting a company from his garage 59:05 Building 221B Tactical 1:01:20 Advice for young entrepreneurs #TruthHurtsShow #PoliceTraining #LawEnforcement #PoliceReality #ExposeTheTruth #SystemFailure #RealTalk #NoFilter #Mindset #Discipline Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1hr 3min

  5. 14 APR

    The Secret Life of a Law Student Making $1M Selling Drugs | Ryan Gobble

    He was a high-performing student, a law school standout, and a career criminal moving serious weight. Then everything collapsed. In this episode, Ryan Gobble of Rebuild with Ryan tells the full story. After his father died, he poured his grief into a large-scale drug operation that exploded into a million-dollar lifestyle. At the height of it, he says anything under 100 pounds a week felt slow. Then came the setup, the robbery, the federal charges, prison, and six months in solitary confinement. But this conversation goes deeper than crime. Ryan breaks down what prison actually does to a person, how respect and survival work behind the walls, and what happened after he got out. That is where the story takes a darker turn. He describes persistent surveillance, strange encounters, marked police cars, fusion centers, suspicious activity reports, Stingrays, Pegasus-style exploits, and why he believes privacy in America is disappearing in real time. This is a raw conversation about grief, ego, criminal identity, prison politics, government power, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. If you think freedom, privacy, and second chances still mean what they used to, this episode will challenge that. Follow US! YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Ryan’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuild.with.ryan/ Website: https://rebuildwithryan.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome Ryan! 1:45 – Meet Ryan Gobble (Background & Upbringing) 6:30 – College Years & First Exposure to Drug Distribution 12:45 – Father’s Death Changed Everything 18:30 – From Law Path to Full-Time Criminal 26:00 – Building a Million-Dollar Drug Operation 36:15 – The Lifestyle: Money, Power, and Control 45:30 – Setup & Betrayal: Drugged by Someone Close 55:00 – Violent Robbery While Unconscious 1:03:30 – Arrest & Legal Consequences Begin 1:12:00 – Life in Federal Prison 1:20:30 – 6 Months in Solitary Confinement 1:30:00 – Prison Politics & Survival Rules 1:40:00 – Release: Life After Prison 1:47:30 – Paranoia or Reality? Constant Surveillance 1:55:00 – Government Surveillance & Privacy Illusion 2:03:30 – Losing Everything & Facing the Truth 2:08:30 – Final Message: “The Truth Hurts” #truthhurtsshow #ryangobble #rebuildwithryan #federalprison #solitaryconfinement #surveillance #privacy #drugdealer #crime #prisonstories #matthewcox #cia Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    2h 11m

  6. 7 APR

    The Truth About Peptides, Getting Shredded & Longevity | Sammy Tejada

    The health system isn’t broken by accident… it’s built this way. In this episode, Sam Tejada, a former firefighter-paramedic turned longevity expert, reveals what he saw firsthand inside the medical system that changed everything. After years of watching patients get worse instead of better, he walked away and built a new path focused on prevention, not profit. From toxins silently damaging your body to the foods we’ve normalized that were never meant for human consumption, this conversation exposes the hidden drivers behind modern disease. We break down what’s actually happening inside your body, how toxins affect gene expression, why most people fall off a health cliff after 65, and the daily habits that separate those who thrive from those who decline. This episode will change the way you look at food, health, and the system you’ve trusted your entire life. If you’ve ever felt like something is off with modern health advice… this is why. Follow US! YouTube: @TruthHurtsShow Brian's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Sam’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammy_tejada Website: https://samtejada.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samael.tejada Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome Sam! 1:13 — How Sam got involved with MAHA / peptide talk 2:03 — Sam's background story 4:40 — Finding Sam’s longevity mentor 14:13 — Opening Liquivida clinic 15:50 — Diagnostics: DEXA scan & body composition 17:09 — How to shred fat 21:16 — Infrared sauna & detox deep dive 23:57 — Chelation therapy / heavy metals 27:00 — Glutathione: nebulizer, IV vs. liposomal 29:30 — 5 foods to avoid 36:10 — Nicotine benefits 40:13 — Workout routine for longevity / rucking 42:55 — Liquivida’s $3M equipment / red light therapy 43:18 — Sculpt machine (20,000 sit-ups in 30 min) 43:50 — Exomine / transcranial magnetic stimulation for brain health 44:20 — Brain health supplements 46:01 — NAD injections / IV NAD race story 47:46 — Where to find Sam #longevity #healthtruth #biohacking #detox #functionalmedicine #holisitichealth #truthhurtsshow #wellness #antiaging #wellnesstips #garybrecka #andrewhuberman #briangoldstein #makanmostafavi Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    49 min

  7. 31 MAR

    California Rehab Centers Are Buying Humans | Melody Fathi

    97% of rehab facilities are fraudulent. And the system meant to save lives is now exploiting them. In this episode, therapist Melody Fathi exposes the dark reality behind the addiction treatment industry in California and beyond. What started as a mission to help people recover has turned into a multi million dollar machine built on insurance fraud, body brokering, and manipulation of vulnerable patients. Melody breaks down how facilities recruit homeless individuals and struggling addicts, pay for their insurance, and cycle them through programs just to bill tens of thousands of dollars per month. In many cases, patients are promised money they never receive, used as leverage for billing, and discarded when no longer profitable. She reveals how some centers charge for services never performed, how patients are kept on paper long after they leave, and how legitimate treatment centers are being pushed out of business because they refuse to play the game. At its core, this episode is about truth. About a broken system. And about the people caught in the middle who are trying to survive it. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this episode will change how you see treatment forever. Follow US! Brian's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi Melody’s Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/melodyfathi Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Melody! 01:15 How the rehab industry really works 03:40 When fraud started in detox centers 06:10 Buying insurance and body brokering explained 08:45 How facilities profit per patient 11:20 Patients being cycled through programs 13:50 Fraudulent billing and fake charges 16:10 Sexual misconduct and ethical violations 18:40 Why legit rehab centers fail 21:00 Threats inside the industry 23:20 How body brokers recruit clients 25:40 The relapse cycle and repeat system 28:00 Insurance abuse and loopholes 30:10 Negligence and preventable deaths 32:10 Final warning about the $3,000 trap 33:30 Closing thoughts and where to find Melody #truthhurtsshow #melodyfathi #rehabindustry #addictionrecovery #bodybrokering #insurancefraud #california #californiapolitics Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 24 MAR

    Former Crip EXPOSES What Really Happens in Gang Wars | David Spivey

    He wanted to be a Navy SEAL. Instead, he became an inmate. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, David Spivey tells the raw, unfiltered truth about gang life in Los Angeles, prison culture, survival, and what it actually takes to come back from a life built on violence. This is not a glamorized street story. It is the real cost of the lifestyle. David breaks down how easily young men get pulled into gangs, what really happens inside prison walls, and why incarceration in America often creates more criminals instead of reforming them. He opens up about catching a murder case at 17, living through the pressure of gang wars, losing his mother and brother while locked up, and carrying pain he was never allowed to show. He also explains how prison changes your nervous system, how trauma hardens people, and why so many men come home physically free but mentally still locked inside. David also gives a brutal perspective on what is happening in Los Angeles right now, from robbery culture and social media flexing to the psychology of predators, victims, and survival in dangerous environments. This episode will hit hard. Follow US! Brian's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Makan's Links Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/Makan.Mostafavi TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafavi David’s Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrecognizereal_podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@realrecognizerealpodcast Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome David! 03:10 Wild prison stories and fighting in jail 07:05 Growing up around gangs in Los Angeles 11:40 Why gang life is all loss and no real winning 16:30 Money, flexing, PPP loans, and street status 21:45 Why prison is the most corrupt institution in America 27:10 How prison becomes a university of crime 32:20 What is really happening with crime in Los Angeles 37:35 Predators, victims, and how criminals choose targets 42:50 Gang culture then versus now 48:05 What different hats and neighborhoods mean in LA 53:30 Catching a murder case at 17 58:40 The night everything changed 01:03:15 What it felt like to realize he was hunting humans 01:07:20 Losing his mother and brother while locked up 01:11:35 Prison trauma, depression, and emotional survival 01:16:20 Why yesterday’s mistakes do not define you 01:19:10 Advice for kids, parents, and people stuck in the streets 01:21:00 Final thoughts and where to find David #truthhurtsshow #davidspivey #prisonstories #ganglife #losangelescrime #streetlife #redemptionstory #formercrip #gangwars #truecrime Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1hr 22min
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Introducing "The Truth Hurts Show" Hosted by the dynamic duo of Brian Goldstein and Makan Mostafavi. Our show is a unique and engaging platform that dives deep into life, business, health, and sports, offering our audience a blend of thought-provoking insights, relatable experiences, and expert advice. We’ve established a loyal and growing fanbase eager to tune in for each enlightening conversation. Our hosts, @BrianGoldPhd , and @Makan.Mostafavi for insta bring a fresh perspective and genuine passion to every episode. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds and experiences, they effortlessly connect with listeners on a personal level, creating an authentic atmosphere for discussing various topics. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Truth Hurts
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brian Goldstein
  • Show Website
    Truth Hurts Show

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