Truthfully, Tracy

Tracy Dando
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Truthfully, Tracy is a podcast about what it means to be human — in all its beautiful, messy, honest forms. Hosted by speaker and coach Tracy Dando, this show invites you into real conversations with real people about the stories that shape us — the ones we carry, question, heal from, and grow through. From solo episodes to deep, meaningful interviews with men and women from all walks of life, you’ll find connection, reflection, and a reminder that you’re never alone in what you’re feeling. If you’re craving deeper dialogue, softer spaces, and th

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 19| Jason Minnamon — Own Your Data, Own Your Health

    Most people treat their health the way they'd fix a car by only checking the tires — and then wonder why nothing changes. Jason Minnamon, CEO of NuME and USMC veteran, is back on Truthfully, Tracy with a conversation that gets to the root of why so many people feel stuck in their wellness journey. Jason walks us through NuME's total system philosophy — treating the body as an integrated whole rather than a collection of isolated problems — and explains how functional genomics, DNA pathway mapping, and comprehensive biomarker testing can give each person a personalized roadmap built around their unique biology. We also get honest about the wellness industry's darker side: the fragmented care model, predatory marketing, unvetted products, and what can go wrong when tools like GLP-1 medications are used without the right support structure. And we look ahead at what NuME is building next — the Life Passport digital platform, an AI health assistant, and a flagship wellness facility in upstate New York. 📲 @jason_minnamon | 🌐 numelifepassport.com ✨ A huge thank you to our official sponsor Tangosquared — you make Truthfully, Tracy possible every single week! Truthfully, Tracy is a CNY podcast dedicated to real conversations with real people. New episodes every week.

    1h 3m

  2. Jul 2

    Ep 18 | Eddie Brennan — Roots, Risk & Building a Legacy at Beak & Skiff

    Eddie Brennan didn't just inherit a farm — he inherited a responsibility. As president and CEO of Beak & Skiff and Ayrloom, Eddie has spent the last two decades making bold decisions to keep a 115-year-old, fifth-generation business not just alive, but thriving. In this episode, he walks us through how 1911 Hard Cider was launched out of necessity and grew into a top 10 national brand, how Ayrloom was built from the ground up to become the number one cannabis brand in New York State, and what it felt like to leave New York City and come home in his early 30s to lead a legacy that stretches back over a century. We also talk about the Apple Hill concert series, the brand new Apple Grove adventure park coming this fall, the power of vertical integration, and why the loyalty of the Syracuse community has been the quiet force behind all of it. A CNY story about land, legacy, and the courage to keep going. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KZTVxB185XY ✨ A huge thank you to our official sponsor Tangosquared — you make Truthfully, Tracy possible every single week! Truthfully, Tracy is a CNY podcast dedicated to real conversations with real people. New episodes every week.

    44 min

  3. Jun 25

    Ep 17 | Don McPherson — Raising Our Boys in Their Wholeness

    Don McPherson is back on Truthfully, Tracy — and this conversation goes straight to the heart of who we are and who we're raising. Don is a former NFL quarterback, author, and activist who has spent decades reshaping the conversation around masculinity. In this episode, he makes the case for retiring the term "toxic masculinity" altogether — not because the harm isn't real, but because telling boys their identity is toxic only pushes them further away. In its place, he offers "aspirational masculinity": a vision rooted in authenticity, wholeness, and the freedom to keep evolving. We talk about the "man box" boys are handed early on, the heavy toolbox of emotions they're taught to never open, and how that suppression — rooted in patriarchy — quietly turns into resentment, and sometimes violence, against the women in their lives. Don also opens up about moving back to Syracuse, what it means to be a known face in a small town, and why leading with hope, vulnerability, and "loving thy neighbor" might be exactly what this community — and this moment — needs. 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: [INSERT YOUTUBE LINK] 📲 Follow Don: @donmcpherson9 ✨ A huge thank you to our official sponsor Tangosquared — you make Truthfully, Tracy possible every single week! Truthfully, Tracy is a CNY podcast dedicated to real conversations with real people. New episodes every week.

    1h 4m

  4. Jun 17

    Ep 16 | Heather Wood — Grief, Boldness & Living Stupendously in the Messy Middle

    In this episode of Truthfully Tracy, Tracy sits down with Heather Wood — mother, leader, and founder of Stupendous Love. In January 2023, Heather lost her 14-year-old daughter Ava to a murder-suicide. Her story reached over a billion people. But this conversation is about what happened when the world stopped watching. Heather talks openly about grief alongside joy, the messy middle where real life happens, the complicated emotions that don't fit neatly into any box, and why laughter still exists even in the hardest seasons. She also shares how Stupendous Love was born — not as a way to move on, but as a way to move forward. 🌐 stupendouslove.com

    1h 1m

  5. Jun 15

    Ep 15 | Randall Hon — Burgers, Bold Brands & Building a Legacy in C

    This week on Truthfully, Tracy, I sit down with Randall Hon — Central New York entrepreneur, restaurateur, and one of Syracuse's most driven business minds. You know him from Poundtown Burgers, Pavone's Pizza, and the Taphouse on Walton in Armory Square, but this conversation goes way deeper than the food. Randall opens up about leaving a long corporate career at AT&T to bet on himself, building Poundtown from a pop-up into a regional brand, and what it really takes to run multiple businesses at once in CNY. He's expanding Poundtown into Cicero and Auburn, launching a brand new networking group for local professionals, and doing it all with one thing on his mind — the legacy he's leaving for his two boys. 🎧 LISTEN ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS — Search: Truthfully, Tracy 📲 FOLLOW RANDALL:➡️ @kingof_the_north➡️ @poundtownburgers 📸 Branding photos: @lovingmycompany🛋️ Set design & furniture: @kayleenspicer — everything on set is FOR SALE!🎨 Marketing & logo: @tangosquared ✨ A huge thank you to our 2025 official sponsor Randall Hon — you make Truthfully, Tracy possible every single week! Truthfully, Tracy is a CNY podcast dedicated to real conversations with real people. New episodes every week. #TruthfullyTracy #SyracuseNY #CNYPodcast #RandallHon #PoundtownBurgers #Pavones #CNYBusiness #Entrepreneur #StayThePath #Syracuse #Podcast #CNYEats

    42 min

  6. Jun 2

    Ep 14 | Mayor Sharon Owens — Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Syracuse

    Season 2, Episode 1 Before she was the Mayor of Syracuse, before she made history as the first Black mayor of this city, Sharon Owens was just a girl from Geneva, New York who came to Syracuse and never left. In this episode, Tracy sits down with Mayor Owens for the conversation behind the headlines. They talk about family, faith, losing a baby, navigating menopause while running a city, never planning to be in politics, and loving Syracuse like it is her whole heart. They talk about what this community is going to need to truly come together. This is the woman behind the title. And she is something else. Truthfully, Tracy. Honest conversations that inspire growth, healing, and connection in CNY.

    54 min

  7. Mar 31

    Ep. 1 | Isaiah Salter — Mental Health, Spirituality & Growth

    Welcome to the very first episode of Truthfully, Tracy — where we go beyond the surface and get real about what it means to heal, lead, and live with intention.In this powerful debut, I’m joined by Isaiah Salter — founder of the With a Grain of Salt podcast (WAGOS), mental health advocate, retired Le Moyne basketball player, and someone who shows up with heart and honesty every time.We talk about the emotional pressure men face, the role of spirituality in growth, and what it really looks like to stop numbing and start feeling. This is the kind of conversation that stays with you.Subscribe, leave a comment, and share if it moves you. We’re just getting started.Socials/Links: https://linktr.ee/tracydando#TruthfullyTracy #IsaiahSalter #MentalHealthMatters #SpiritualGrowth #WAGOS #PodcastLaunch #RealTalk #HealingStories

    1h 1m

  8. 12/10/2025

    Ep. 13 | Lauren Kochian — When Leadership Meets Vulnerability

    This week on Truthfully, Tracy, we’re stepping into a conversation that shows us what real leadership looks like — not the version people see from the outside, but the truth of what it takes to keep going when life gets heavy. My guest is Lauren Kochian, President of The MOST — Museum of Science & Technology (@mostscience). Lauren is a leader known for her innovation, her integrity, and her commitment to bringing science, creativity, and opportunity to families across Central New York. But what makes this conversation powerful isn’t just the work she does — it’s the truth she shares. Because while she was reaching the peak of her career… she was also walking through one of the darkest seasons of her life. ✨ This episode is sponsored by @mostscience — The Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse.Discover. Learn. Play.Bring your curiosity to life at The MOST and explore hands-on exhibits designed to spark imagination at every age.Visit most.org for hours, pricing, and the latest updates on exhibits and programs. ✨ This entire season of Truthfully, Tracy is also brought to you by Tully Building Supply (@tullybuildingsupply) — building community and strong foundations, one project at a time.📲 Visit tullybuildingsupply.com 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts🔎 Search Truthfully, Tracy wherever you get your podcasts #TruthfullyTracy #PodcastEpisode13 #LaurenKochian #TheMOST #MuseumOfScienceAndTechnology #DiscoverLearnPlay #WomenInLeadership #AuthenticLeadership #Vulnerability #CentralNewYork #TracyDandoPodcast #TullyBuildingSupply

    51 min
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Truthfully, Tracy is a podcast about what it means to be human — in all its beautiful, messy, honest forms. Hosted by speaker and coach Tracy Dando, this show invites you into real conversations with real people about the stories that shape us — the ones we carry, question, heal from, and grow through. From solo episodes to deep, meaningful interviews with men and women from all walks of life, you’ll find connection, reflection, and a reminder that you’re never alone in what you’re feeling. If you’re craving deeper dialogue, softer spaces, and th

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  • Creator
    Tracy Dando
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tracy Dando
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