The Blinded Truth

Destinnee

The Blinded Truth Podcast is a raw, unfiltered space where real stories meet real healing. Hosted by Destinnee Vance, Registered Crisis Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, community advocate, and founder of Destiny Is By Choice Support Services, this podcast dives deep into the journeys we often keep hidden—addiction, trauma, grief, faith, resilience, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming whole. Each episode pulls back the layers on the truths we’re scared to say out loud, creating room for honesty, growth, and transformation. Through powerful interviews, truth-telling conversations, and reflection segments like Truth Shots and Hidden Truths of the Heart, listeners are reminded that healing is possible, recovery is real, and your story still matters. This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a ministry, and a mirror revealing what’s been in the dark for far too long.  Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Healing. Because your destiny is by choice… not by chance.

  1. 2D AGO

    Do You Believe In Miracles?

    Send us Fan Mail What if miracles aren’t rare… just overlooked? In this powerful episode of The Blinded Truth Podcast, we dive deep into the real meaning of miracles — not the flashy, once-in-a-lifetime moments, but the everyday survival, growth, and breakthroughs that often go unnoticed. From overcoming addiction and mental health battles to simply making it through seasons that should have broken you… this conversation will challenge how you define a miracle. Because sometimes the miracle isn’t what happened… it’s the fact that you’re still here. If you’ve ever questioned your journey, your purpose, or whether things can truly get better — this episode is for you. ✨ Tap in, reflect, and ask yourself… Do you believe in miracles? 🎧 If this episode speaks to you, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help us grow and reach more people who need this message. Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth? Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts on social media and around the web. #theblindedtruth   #miracles  #healingjourney  #addictionrecovery  #mentalhealthawareness  #traumahealing  #faithoverfear  #purposedriven  #testimony  #growthmindset  #selfhealing  #podcastlife  #motivationdaily  #breakthrough  #survivorstory  #keepgoing  #subscribenow  #podmatch

    22 min
  2. MAR 20

    500 Downloads: The Truth Behind the Grind

    Send us Fan Mail What does 500 downloads really mean for a growing podcast? It means late nights.  It means showing up when nobody is watching.  It means believing in your purpose before the world sees the vision. In this episode of The Blinded Truth Podcast, hosts Destinnee Vance and Eric Foster pull back the curtain on the real grind behind building a podcast from the ground up. From hitting record with faith instead of followers, to staying committed to the mission of unmasking pain, revealing truth, and creating space for healing. This milestone isn’t just about numbers.  It’s about impact.  It’s about the stories that need to be told.  And it’s about building a platform where truth, trauma, recovery, and resilience can be shared openly. If you're chasing a dream, building something from scratch, or trying to turn pain into purpose — this episode is for you. And remember: every big platform started with zero. 🔥 Help us keep growing! ✔ Like  ✔ Share  ✔ Subscribe  ✔ Leave a review Your support helps push The Blinded Truth Podcast further into the algorithm so more people can hear these powerful conversations. 🎤 Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth? Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here:  https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts and social media around the web. #TheBlindedTruthPodcast  #PodcastGrowth  #PodcastJourney  #TruthTelling  #MentalHealthMatters  #RecoveryStories  #HealingThroughTruth  #PodcastCommunity  #IndependentPodcast  #YouTubePodcast  #RealStoriesRealHealing  #PodMatch  #PodcastLife  #StorytellingMatters  #SubscribeNow

    22 min
  3. MAR 16

    Behind the Mic: Where Real Voices Bring Truth to the Table

    Send a text Ever wondered who the voices behind The Blinded Truth Podcast really are? In this special episode, hosts Destinnee Vance and Eric Foster step out from behind the questions and into the spotlight to share the heart behind the mic. They open up about their why, their purpose, and the real life experiences that inspired them to create a platform dedicated to truth, healing, recovery, and real conversations. From lived experiences with addiction, grief, trauma, and redemption, to the passion for creating a space where people can share their authentic stories, Destinnee and Eric break down what The Blinded Truth Podcast truly represents. This episode is about more than just a podcast. It is about building a community where voices that have been overlooked, misunderstood, or silenced finally have a place to be heard. If you have ever struggled, overcome obstacles, or wondered how purpose can grow from pain, this conversation will remind you that your story matters and your truth has power. Tune in to learn:  • The personal stories behind Destinnee and Eric  • Why they started The Blinded Truth Podcast  • The mission to amplify voices and real life experiences  • How storytelling can create healing and connection  • The vision for the future of the podcast and the community Join the conversation and be part of a movement where truth meets purpose and stories create impact. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth?  Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here:  https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts on social media and around the web. If this episode speaks to you, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE so we can continue bringing powerful stories and real conversations to the table. Because when you walk in your truth, purpose and passion align. And remember… your destiny is by choice, not by chance.

    33 min
  4. MAR 6

    What I Do Is Not Who I Am

    Send a text In this powerful episode of The Blinded Truth Podcast, hosts Destinnee Vance and Eric dive into a conversation many people silently struggle with. This conversation is for the ones who have worn the titles well.  The strong one.  The leader.  The provider.  The professional.  The fixer.  The pastor.  The advocate.  The boss.  The caretaker. Somewhere along the way, we start believing that what we do is who we are. We introduce ourselves by our careers.  We measure our worth by productivity.  We feel lost when the title shifts or disappears. And sometimes we never even chose the identity. We inherited it. We followed the path that others expected from us because it felt like the right thing to do. Because it felt like a rite of passage. Because it felt safe. But what happens when the role fits, yet your soul feels cramped? In this episode, Destinnee and Eric unpack the difference between your assignment and your identity, your career and your character, your title and your truth. Because your job is something you do.  Your purpose is something you live. What you do is an expression of who you are, but it is not the essence of who you are. This conversation will challenge you to rethink the labels you carry and reconnect with the deeper truth of who you were created to be. If you have ever felt defined by your career, trapped in expectations, or unsure who you are outside of your roles, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and join the conversation. Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth?  Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here:  https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts on social media and around the web. If this episode resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share to help us grow the movement and bring more real conversations to the world.

    16 min
  5. FEB 27

    When Love and Grief Sit at the Same Table

    Send a text What happens when your heart feels full… and heavy at the same time? In this deeply personal episode of The Blinded Truth Podcast / Truth Shots, host Destinnee Vance opens up about celebrating love on Valentine’s Day while simultaneously honoring the 20-year anniversary of losing her father. Because sometimes… 🌹 You’re smiling in public  🕊️ But grieving in private  💔 Celebrating love  📅 While remembering loss Love and grief can coexist.  Joy does not betray your grief.  Grief does not cancel your joy. In this powerful conversation, we talk about: • Grieving during holidays and special occasions  • The emotional conflict of joy after loss  • Why grief is evidence of love  • Healing after losing a parent  • Navigating anniversaries and birthdays after death  • Emotional maturity and growth after trauma  • Moving forward without “moving on” If you’ve ever posted a happy picture… but cried later that night — this episode is for you. If you’ve ever felt guilty for laughing after loss — this episode is for you. If you’re carrying roses and ashes in the same hands — this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by Destiny Is By Choice Support Services — because your journey, your voice, and your truth matter. 💬 Let’s Engage: Drop a 🕊️ in the comments if you’re honoring someone today.  Share this episode with someone navigating grief.  What has grief taught you about love? Your story matters here. 🎧 Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth?  Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch, here:  https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts on social media and around the web. 📌 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE on YouTube to help us grow, reach more hearts, and continue telling real stories that heal. When you engage, you help this message reach someone who needs it. #TheBlindedTruth  #TruthShots  #GriefAndLove  #HealingJourney  #GriefSupport  #MentalHealthMatters  #TraumaHealing  #LifeAfterLoss  #EmotionalHealing  #FaithAndHealing  #PodcastCommunity  #SelfGrowth  #HealingOutLoud  #LoveAndLoss  #ValentinesDayReflection  #GriefAnniversary  #PersonalDevelopment  #YouTubePodcast  #SubscribeNow  #PodMatch

    12 min
  6. FEB 20

    Outgrowing People: Growth Isn’t Disloyalty

    Send a text Let’s be honest. Nobody talks about what growth actually costs. We celebrate healing. We celebrate leveling up. We talk about becoming the best version of ourselves. But we don’t talk about the distance. The silence. The grief. The unanswered texts. The realization that the people you once ran to… no longer feel safe to run to. In this powerful Truth Shot, Destinnee Vance breaks down what happens when you start healing, evolving, and choosing differently — and the people around you don’t come with you. This episode dives into: • The guilt of setting boundaries  • The grief that comes with outgrowing friendships and relationships  • Why growth can feel lonely  • The lie that change equals disloyalty  • How healing exposes unhealthy dynamics  • Why choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s self-respect Outgrowing people does not make you disloyal. It means you’re listening to yourself. If you’re in a season where your circle feels smaller… where it feels quiet… where it feels like you’re walking alone — this episode is for you. Growth will cost you people. But it will give you you. And that trade is worth it. If this conversation resonates, make sure you: 👍 Like  💬 Comment your biggest takeaway  📲 Share with someone navigating growth  🔔 Subscribe on YouTube  ⭐ Follow on Buzzsprout  🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Help us expand this message and build a community rooted in truth, healing, and accountability. Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth?  Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here:  https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch on your episode posts on social media and around the web.

    10 min
  7. FEB 13

    When Silence Is My Weapon Not My Weakness

    Send a text What happens when you stop explaining yourself… and start protecting your peace? In this raw and reflective Truth Shot, Destinnee Vance and Eric Foster unpack the uncomfortable space of silence. From personal relationships to professional environments, they process moments where speaking up felt exhausting—and staying silent felt intentional. Is silence avoidance? Or is it strategy? Is it weakness… or a weapon? This episode dives into: Knowing when silence is self-protection, not surrender The emotional weight of always being the one to explain yourself How growth sometimes looks quiet The difference between being silenced and choosing silence Learning to let actions speak louder than words If you’ve ever been told you’re “doing too much,” “too quiet,” or “not responding the way people expect,” this conversation is for you. 🔥 This one’s for the thinkers. The healers. The ones learning that not every battle needs a response. 💬 Engage with us: Comment below—has silence ever been your weapon or did it feel like a weakness? 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📤 Share with someone who needs this reminder 🎧 Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth Podcast? Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here: 👉 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch when posting about this episode on social media and around the web.What happens when you stop explaining yourself… and start protecting your peace? In this raw and reflective Truth Shot, Destinnee Vance and Eric Foster unpack the uncomfortable space of silence. From personal relationships to professional environments, they process moments where speaking up felt exhausting—and staying silent felt intentional. Is silence avoidance? Or is it strategy? Is it weakness… or a weapon? This episode dives into: Knowing when silence is self-protection, not surrender The emotional weight of always being the one to explain yourself How growth sometimes looks quiet The difference between being silenced and choosing silence Learning to let actions speak louder than words If you’ve ever been told you’re “doing too much,” “too quiet,” or “not responding the way people expect,” this conversation is for you. 🔥 This one’s for the thinkers. The healers. The ones learning that not every battle needs a response. 💬 Engage with us: Comment below—has silence ever been your weapon or did it feel like a weakness? 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📤 Share with someone who needs this reminder 🎧 Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth Podcast? Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here: 👉 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch when posting about this episode on social media and around the web.

    23 min
  8. FEB 6

    You Can't Drag the Old Into the New!

    Send a text New year. New goals. Same habits? 👀 In this raw and real episode of The Blinded Truth Podcast, hosts Destinnee Vance and Eric Foster unpack a truth many people don’t want to face: 👉🏽 A new year doesn’t automatically mean a new you. We talk about how so many of us step into a new season still carrying old mindsets, old behaviors, old trauma, and old excuses—then wonder why nothing changes. We wait for someone else to call us out, correct us, or rescue us… instead of taking responsibility for the growth we say we want. This episode challenges you to ask yourself: What am I still dragging into this new season?What habits am I protecting instead of confronting?Am I waiting for permission to change instead of choosing it?This isn’t about shame....it’s about self-awareness, accountability, and alignment. Because growth doesn’t happen by accident… and you can’t build something new on an old foundation. 🎧 If you’re serious about healing, evolving, and walking into your next season differently—this one’s for you. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Drop a comment, share your takeaway, and let us know:  What’s one thing you’re leaving behind this year? 👍🏽 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | 📤 Share  Your engagement helps us reach more people and keep real conversations like this going. 🎤 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE BLINDED TRUTH? Want to be a guest on The Blinded Truth?  Send Destinnee Vance a message on PodMatch here:  👉🏽 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17695346051615228f0999724 Be sure to include the term PodMatch or use #PodMatch when posting about your episode on social media and around the web.

    21 min

About

The Blinded Truth Podcast is a raw, unfiltered space where real stories meet real healing. Hosted by Destinnee Vance, Registered Crisis Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, community advocate, and founder of Destiny Is By Choice Support Services, this podcast dives deep into the journeys we often keep hidden—addiction, trauma, grief, faith, resilience, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming whole. Each episode pulls back the layers on the truths we’re scared to say out loud, creating room for honesty, growth, and transformation. Through powerful interviews, truth-telling conversations, and reflection segments like Truth Shots and Hidden Truths of the Heart, listeners are reminded that healing is possible, recovery is real, and your story still matters. This is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, a ministry, and a mirror revealing what’s been in the dark for far too long.  Real Stories. Real Struggles. Real Healing. Because your destiny is by choice… not by chance.