Truth Hurts Show

Truth Hurts
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    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

  2. MAR 31

    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

  3. MAR 24

    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.

    1h 22m

  4. MAR 17

    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

  5. MAR 11

    How the CIA Created a Dictator That Turned On Them | Cillian Dunne

    Author Cillian Dunne thought he was accepting a simple writing job in Panama. Instead, he found himself sitting across from a man who operated inside the shadow network of General Manuel Noriega — the Panamanian dictator who spent years on the CIA payroll before becoming one of America’s most wanted enemies. What started as a casual introduction turned into a two-year investigation involving intelligence agencies, cartel rumors, Cold War geopolitics, and the chain of events that led to the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Cillian breaks down how Noriega rose from a military school recruit to one of the CIA’s most valuable intelligence assets in Latin America. During the height of the Cold War, Noriega worked alongside U.S. agencies in the fight against communism across Central America — helping facilitate covert operations tied to the Iran-Contra era. But when political alliances shifted and scandals began to surface, Noriega went from trusted asset to international villain almost overnight. Cillian shares what he uncovered while interviewing Noriega’s right-hand man, the documents connecting Noriega to U.S. intelligence agencies, and the dangerous political environment inside Panama during one of the most volatile periods in modern Latin American history. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the blurred lines between intelligence work, geopolitics, and the narratives used to shape public perception. Because the story the world remembers about Noriega may only be part of the truth. If you think you understand how power, intelligence, and foreign policy really work, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. 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 Cillian's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dunne.cillian New Book: https://a.co/d/02eqsvljTimestamps: 00:00 Welcome Cillian! 1:00 Noriega's CIA Origins 03:11 Why Write This Book 05:44 On the Ground in Panama 07:45 Iran Contra Pipeline 10:16 DEA Letters and Scapegoat 13:01 Bush Feud and Blackmail 16:06 Vatican Standoff Tactics 17:55 Secret Weapons Rumors 19:18 CIA Experiments and PR 22:52 Spies Go Public 23:28 Dalai Lama Asset Rumor 23:53 Foreign Policy Reality Check 25:41 Monroe Doctrine Shift 26:54 Writing and Fact Checking 28:51 Carlos Loyalty Flaws 29:50 Noriega Secrets and Rumors 32:22 Blackmail Party Tape Theory 33:59 Agencies Fragmented Then Linked 35:10 Crips Interview Book Origin 37:04 Inglewood Interviews and Trust 40:04 Prison Solo Rider Puma 42:10 How David Joined the Crips 43:39 Where to Get the Book Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    44 min

  6. MAR 5

    California’s $1 Billion Rehab SCAM Exposed | Tim & Melody

    They make $120,000 per addict. And only a fraction ever get sober. In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, Brian sits down with Tim, a former inmate who was body brokered into California, and Melody, a clinician who worked inside treatment centers across Los Angeles and Orange County. What they describe is a system built around billing, not recovery. Addicts flown in from out of state. Insurance policies opened in their names. Fake identities. Relapse cycles that restart six-figure claims. Facilities collecting massive reimbursements while patients are shuffled from detox to sober living and back again. Tim shares what it was like to be recruited, promised money, and discarded when the payments stopped. Melody explains how treatment centers bill up to $120,000 per patient across levels of care and why so few people achieve lasting sobriety. This conversation exposes the financial incentives driving parts of the addiction industry and asks a hard question. When relapse becomes profitable, who is the system really designed to help?Follow US! YouTube: @TruthHurtsShowBrian'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 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Tim and Melody! 01:31 Tim’s Oklahoma Recruitment 04:04 Kickbacks and Insurance Money 06:03 Fake IDs and Policy Fraud 10:10 How Treatment Centers Profit 14:12 Violence and Being Kicked Out 18:18 Insurance Traps and State Blacklists 33:48 Real Fake IDs Explained 35:39 Clinician View and Altered Notes 44:38 Phone Control and Drug Deliveries 46:55 Rehab Pipeline to LA 48:25 Bus Tickets and Benefits 49:26 Identity Theft and Voting 56:19 Florida Shuffle Explained 57:34 Stacking EBT and IDs 01:00:27 Luxury Profits and Fake Detox 01:05:20 Trapped in the System 01:07:12 Deaths and Body Brokers 01:13:33 Why Fraud Keeps Growing 01:25:52 Compassion and Closing Thoughts#RehabScam #BodyBrokering #AddictionCrisis #RehabFraud Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

    1h 28m

  7. FEB 24

    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. FEB 19

    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
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brian Goldstein
  • Show Website
    Truth Hurts Show

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