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. 16 Jun

    Doctors Couldn’t Heal Her So She Did It Herself | Sierra Meade

    The medical system gave her surgeries. It never gave her answers. After years of chronic pain, severe endometriosis, multiple surgeries, and a condition so rare that doctors didn't know how to treat it, Sierra Meade was forced to start searching for solutions on her own. What began as a personal health crisis turned into a mission to help others understand how the body actually works. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Sierra shares her journey from being bedridden for weeks every month to discovering alternative approaches that completely changed her life. The conversation explores the rise of holistic health, the growing distrust in conventional medicine, chronic illness, nutrition, gut health, oral health, environmental toxins, and why so many people feel like they're being left to figure out their health problems alone. Sierra also explains why she created the Southern Utah Holistic Health Summit, bringing together some of the biggest names in the health and wellness space to share information that many people feel is missing from mainstream conversations. If you've ever felt frustrated by the healthcare system, struggled to find answers for a chronic condition, or wondered whether there's another path to healing, this episode will challenge how you think about health and wellness. 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/@makanmostafaviSierra’s LinksInstagram:  /https://www.instagram.com/sierramead/ Website:  /https://utahsouthsummit.com Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Sierra!02:08 Sierra's Health Crisis05:21 The Endometriosis Nightmare08:44 Why Multiple Surgeries Failed11:58 The Dietary Changes That Changed Everything15:26 Discovering Alternative Health Voices18:42 Why She Started A Health Conference21:08 Gut Health And The Hidden Role Of The Appendix24:02 The Connection Between Oral Health And Disease26:15 Home Births, Natural Health, And Trusting Your Body27:52 The Southern Utah Holistic Health Summit29:10 Why Health Education Matters More Than Ever  #SierraMeade #HolisticHealth #HealthFreedom #Endometriosis #GutHealth #Wellness #AlternativeHealth #NaturalHealing #GaryBrecka #BarbaraONeill #TruthHurtsShow Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    31 min

  2. 13 May

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 17 Mar

    Why Every Man Needs Jiu-Jitsu | UFC Veteran Alberto Crane

    In this episode, UFC veteran and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu legend Alberto Crane breaks down how Jiu-jitsu became far more than a martial art. For him, it became a path to discipline, presence, healing, and survival. Alberto shares the story of leaving everything behind to move to Brazil as a teenager, immersing himself in the roots of Jiu-jitsu, and building a life around a craft that most people did not yet understand. He talks about the early days of MMA, the brutal reality of fighting, and why Jiu-jitsu stood out as something deeper than violence. Then everything changed. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Alberto was told to prepare for a completely different future. Instead of accepting that outcome, he went all in on healing, functional movement, recovery, mindset, and natural protocols. What followed was a battle that tested everything he believed about pain, discipline, and the power of the mind. This is a conversation about much more than fighting. It is about what happens when your body gets attacked, your identity gets tested, and you choose to keep going anyway. 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 Alberto’s Links Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/albertocrane Website - https://www.legacybjj.com/ Website - https://tacfit.com/ YouTube - @albertocraneshow Order Alberto’s New Book: ALL IN: Lessons On and Off the Mat: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-in-alberto-crane/1149457868 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Meeting Carlson Gracie and the roots of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 03:42 Why Alberto moved to Brazil at 18 06:05 The discipline it took to train in Brazil 08:30 From Jiu Jitsu competitor to UFC fighter 10:42 The brutal early days of MMA 12:28 Getting diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 14:55 Why he rejected the standard medical path 17:20 The natural healing route and Dr. Wahls protocol 19:35 Competing around the world after the diagnosis 21:50 The power of mindset under pressure 23:40 Functional movement recovery and longevity 25:18 Why Jiu Jitsu practitioners seem younger 27:05 Jiu Jitsu as presence therapy and personal development 29:00 The story behind Alberto’s book 30:40 Final thoughts and where to find Alberto #truthhurtsshow #albertocrane #briangoldstein #makanmostafavi #jiujitsu #bjj #ufc #mixedmartialarts #danawhite Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    32 min

  7. 24 Feb

    UFC Legend Mayhem Miller on Fighting, Discipline, and Building Yourself From Nothing

    He was the face of a generation. Then he disappeared. Mayhem Miller had it all, a career in the UFC, global fame from MTV’s “Bully Beatdown,” a seat at the table with Hollywood elites, and the kind of charisma that made him unforgettable. But somewhere between the spotlight and the street fights, everything came crashing down. In this brutally honest episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Mayhem walks us through his life from childhood brawls in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to fighting in Japan, to the peak of mixed martial arts fame, and the dark spiral that followed. He opens up about addiction, arrests, lost opportunities, and the haunting silence that follows fame when the cameras stop rolling. But this isn’t just a fall-from-grace story. It’s about what it means to rebuild when the world has written you off. Mayhem talks about the new fighters he's coaching, the discipline martial arts gave him, and how he's using his pain to guide the next generation. 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 Mayhem's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayhemmiller/ Website: https://mayhemnow.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MayhemMillerOFFICIALTimestamps:00:00 Welcome Mayhem! 02:14 Growing Up in Fayetteville 04:07 Finding a Fighter Path 06:29 Martial Arts Origins 13:49 First Pro Fight and Lessons 13:54 Advice to Younger Self 17:13 Gym Culture Mindset 18:43 Inner Voice Training 19:44 Team Support Discipline 21:25 Stubbornness Edge 22:35 Adam Carolla Stories 25:06 MTV Bully Origins 27:23 What’s Next For Mayhem?#MayhemMiller #UFCLegend #MMA #UFC #MartialArts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    29 min

  8. 19 Feb

    California Is COLLAPSING: I'm Running To Fix It | Dory Benami

    In this explosive episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Dory Benami announces his run for Congress in California’s 32nd District and explains why he’s taking on a 30-year incumbent in one of the most politically entrenched states in America. From the mass exodus of wealth leaving California to the rise of the homeless industrial complex, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside the Golden State. Dory breaks down why 90% vote-by-mail changes the political game, how party insiders protect career politicians, and why challenging the establishment won’t be a fair fight. Born in Israel, raised in the San Fernando Valley, and formerly working in Hollywood and Democratic campaigns, Dory explains why October 7th became a turning point — and why he believes the Democratic Party is dangerously drifting away from its core values. 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 Dory's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorybenami https://www.doryforcongress.com Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome Dory! 01:10 How the CA Primary Works 02:06 Incumbent Brad Sherman 04:12 Hollywood Roots & Chuck Norris Stories 05:55 October 7 Wake-Up Call 09:12 Making California Competitive Again 14:42 Fix the Basics: Potholes, Crime, Schools, and Grounding Power Lines After the Fires 17:10 Democratic Socialists in LA: Labels, Policy, and Reality Checks 19:02 Center vs. Fringe Politics 20:46 Money in Politics 21:38 Prop 50 Redistricting: How Simi Valley Ended Up in the District 23:19 Why Homelessness Won’t “Just Go Away” 24:59 Practical Fixes To Homelessness 26:31 Inside the Political System 29:14 What Actually Changes Things: Money in Politics, Term Limits, and Small Donors 30:36 Campaign Overview & Closing #californiapolitics #savecalifornia #losangeles #honelesscrisis #politicalcorruption #democrats #sanfernandovalley #vote #california #gavinnewsom #governmentcorruption #dorybenami #politics #midterms Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    33 min
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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
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian Goldstein
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