Truthfully Yours Podcast
Truthfully Yours Podcast features two friends, Alice Currah and David Hunt, talking honestly about life and the moments that shape us. They explore emotional honesty, personal growth, and everyday experiences in a warm, conversational style. The show aims to create a space that feels like coming home, where listeners can reflect and feel connected. Each episode offers heartfelt discussion without pretense or marketing gloss.
Episodes
Hitting Pause (For Now) - A Programming Note from Alice
Alice shares a quick update—Hey everyone, we're taking some time off to recharge and focus on personal matters. The feed will be quiet for a bit, but we'll be back with fresh episodes soon. In the meantime, catch up on episodes you might have missed or revisit older episodes that could be relevant to your life right now. Thanks for listening.
How to Find Your People: A Story About Letting Go and Finding Connection — A Mini-Episode (Ep 30)
What if the friendships that end are actually making space for the ones that are meant to be in your life?David had a friend who didn't want to hear him playing music. Now he has a friend who he practices with. In between, he learned something about letting go, showing up, and finding his people.A short conversation about friendship, loss, and new beginnings.
Joy Maxxing: Permission to Put Yourself First (Ep. 30)
What if you gave yourself permission to go all in on joy? What if joy wasn't selfish — but the foundation for everything else?Alice introduces the concept of joy maxing: pursuing experiences that fill your soul so you can show up for others from a place of overflow. She shares how a Zumba class led to empanadas, mahjong, and a new community — and why she's harvesting joy for the hard seaso
Nervous System Regulation: Trauma, Healing, and Finding Safety in Your Body (Ep 29)
A dog lunges into an elevator. David has nowhere to go. He ends up in the ER with stitches. And a nervous system that no longer feels safe. In this episode, he shares what happened and the small, surprising ways he's learning to cope. Plus, Alice opens up about her own health crisis and trauma dealing with a stalker, and how she channeled her fear and anxiety onto a journey of somatic healing.
Gender Roles, Toxic Masculinity, Finding Balance, and Navigating Gender Expectations (Ep 28)
David was told he was "too sensitive." Alice learned to be a chameleon, whatever she had to be to survive. In this episode, they unpack the messages we're given about gender: men are supposed to be providers, women are supposed to be nurturers. They explore toxic masculinity, Andrew Tate culture, the contradictions of gender roles, and what it looks like to find acceptance and balance
Why Are You So Stupid? Rejecting Negative Self-Talk Lies (Ep 27)
This is a conversation about the lies we were told as truth and how to stop believing them. Alice shares how she rejected the negative self-talk that was spoken over her again and again, held her back, and how she eventually embraced the truth of who she really is. This is Truthfully Yours.
The Truth of Love: Identity Crisis and Leaving the Church (Ep 26)
David is going to a World Cup match between Egypt and Iran, two countries that have petitioned to have Pride flags removed from the stadium. As a member of the LGBTQ community, he's wrestling with how to show up as himself in a space that doesn't welcome him.Alice has wrestled with identity her whole life, reconciling her Christian faith with who she is and finding peace with leaving the c
Learning to Let Go and Allowing Others Their Journey (Ep 25)
Alice learned early that she would rather protect others than see them get hurt. Whether it was putting herself between her abusive father and sister, or shielding friends from toxic people, she let herself be the bad guy, absorbing pain so others wouldn't have to.In this episode, she shares how a childhood pattern of self-sacrifice shaped her friendships, her parenting, and her sense of self,
What You See is What You Get - Creating Your Authentic Self Daily (Ep 24)
This episode is for anyone who is exhausted from wearing masks and the trap of not knowing your authentic self because you're too busy pleasing others. Alice and David discuss the difference between self-abandonment and being thoughtful with someone you love.David shares what it's like to grow up feeling like he had to play a part to be loved. Alice talks about the freedom of saying "w
How Seasons of Life Transitions Are Invitations to Run Toward the Joy That Awaits (Ep23)
This episode is about how season of life transitions are invitations to stop looking back and start running toward the joy that's been waiting for you. Alice shares the real talk she gave her 18-year-old son about drinking soju responsibly in Korea, how a pickleball group is shifting with the ebb and flow of life, and what happens when you reclaim the joy your body never forgot.*
Becoming the Person I Prayed For (Ep 22)
Alice reads old journal entries, prayers she wrote to God. She barely recognizes the woman who wrote them. But looking back, she realizes something. Her prayers were answered. Just not how she expected. David finds a note from 10 years ago and sees how much he's changed. A conversation about growth, fear, and becoming yourself.
How the Healing Journey Creates Space for Creativity (Ep. 21)
Alice shares what happened when she finally danced in public like no one was watching. Then someone saw her. And said, "Caught ya."David reflects on how his job consumed his time and energy until an injury forced him to stop, breathe, and start writing again.For anyone who's buried their creative self. This one's for you.
Finding Healing & Freedom From Situations That Hurt Us (Ep 20)
Why do we stay in situations that hurt us? In this episode, David shares his experience with an abusive relationship and the joy of coming out of the closet. Alice reflects on the courage it takes to leave and what waits on the other side. A conversation about fear, freedom, and learning to love yourself the way you love everyone else.
Listening to Your Intuition in Life (Ep 19)
In today's episode, David shares how he has known every time a relationship was off, long before he had proof, and how growing up walking on eggshells shaped his intuition. Alice explains how intuition is often born from trauma. She shares the difference between intuition and sensitivity and why things work out best when you listen to that quiet voice inside you and do something about it.
The Three Kinds of Friends You'll Have in Life (Ep 18)
Not every friendship is supposed to last. But every friendship will teach you a lesson.In this episode, Alice shares a theory about the three types of friendships you will have throughout your life. The party friends. The dramatic ones. And the rare ones that love you for who you are now.David opens up about losing friends when he left the church and came out.Together, they talk about outgrowing p
I Am Nobody's Punching Bag (Ep 17)
Ever have a passive aggressive friendship where it's hard to tell you're in a power dynamic? Where someone needs to make sure you know your place?This episode is about that friendship. Alice shares the story of a high school friend who needed to be the only star, leaving her chasing the car and questioning her own success years later. David names the pattern for what it is: bullying. And t
Learning to Receive: When Life Forces You to Say Yes (Ep 16)
In the span of three days, David tore his Achilles, had appendicitis, and went into surgery twice. Alice calls him out because as a person who hates to receive, she sees herself in his refusal to let anyone help.This is a conversation about being a receiver when you're always the giver, and what happens when life forces you to finally say yes.
Dealing with Community Fatigue: Using Mental Exhaustion to Fuel Creativity (Ep 15)
"Annoyance is the price we pay for community." Alice and David explore what community fatigue really means, and how the mental swamp might actually fuel your creativity. If your social battery is empty, this one's for you.
Finding Freedom from What Other People Think (Ep 14)
What does it actually look like to not care what other people think? Alice found freedom in her body in a dance class where everyone is cheering and letting loose, while David is trying to find his footing on a softball team after a years-long break. Together, they explore what happens when you stop being self-conscious and what you find when you finally let go.
The Weight of Caring: Burnout, Guilt, and Letting Go (Ep 13)
Burnout doesn't happen because you care too little. It happens because you care too much. David became a nurse to heal the pain his mother hid for years, and Alice gave her heart to homeless teenagers until one kid didn't show. This is a conversation about burnout, guilt, and why we choose to give anyway.
Walked Away: Leaving the Rat Race and Finding Peace (Ep 12)
If you've ever felt burned out or stuck in the rat race, this episode is for you. After years in a high-pressure media career, Alice made a radical decision: she just stopped and walked away from it all. In this conversation, she and David explore what happens when you walk away from the grind, learning to be alone, letting go of others' expectations, and discovering that peace isn't s
How to Come to Terms with Rejection When You're Told No (Ep 11)
If you've ever been told no, this episode is about what comes next. Processing rejection through David's leap to Ohio and Alice's daughter's 200 rejections before one yes, we explore how to come to terms with it and build resilience when the door closes.
What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do: Processing Grief, Anger, and the Iran School Bombing (Ep 10)
David and Alice wrestle with the grief, anger, and helplessness so many of us feel when the world is on fire—asking the only question that matters: what can we actually do? For anyone who's ever felt paralyzed and didn't know what to do with their hands, this episode offers no easy answers, but something better: company.
Inner Child Healing: Reclaiming the Girl Who Had to Parent Herself | Healing Childhood (Ep 9)
What does it mean to reclaim your inner child when you spent your actual childhood parenting yourself? Alice opens up to David about childhood trauma recovery, healing old wounds, and exploring what it means to reclaim the joy you never got to experience. From Happy Meal BTS toys to her first pedicure at 40, this episode on inner child healing will resonate with anyone who's ever struggled wit
Bad Words, Bad Habits, and Judging Less: The Problem with Moralizing Everything (Ep 8)
Why do we moralize everything? In this episode, we're getting honest about self-judgment, harmful habits, and the quiet grace of being seen without being fixed. Plus, the unexpected story of empty candy wrappers and what they teach us about love.
The Beginning of Something: Real Dating Story (Ep 7)
A real dating story that starts with extra boba and ends with a bowl of congee on the doorstep. This Valentine’s Day conversation explores new connection, early hope, and the tiny signs that someone might actually like you.
When Strangers Interrupt: Origin story of Truthfully Yours (Mini Ep 6)
Vulnerability, emotional honesty, and unexpected connection take center stage in this warm conversation between Alice and David. What begins as a simple catch‑up between unlikely friends becomes a moment of shared humanity when a stranger approaches them in tears, moved by what he overheard. They’re reminded why this podcast exists: to ripple out honesty, to create a comforting space, and to help
"Why Can't They Be Happy For Me?": Navigating Jealousy & Surface Friendships (Ep 5)
Do your friends celebrate your wins, or do they go silent because of envy, leaving you wondering, "Why can't people just be happy for me?"In this episode, Alice and David confront the silent competitiveness that ruins friendships. They explore how to protect your energy from "surface" relationships and why you must surround yourself with people who wholeheartedly champion your
Love Should Not Make You Small: Religious Trauma, Gay Identity, & Unconditional Love (Ep 4)
Love should never make you feel small, yet for many, religious trauma and family expectations demand exactly that. In this raw conversation, David reveals the suffocating silence of growing up gay in a religious home and a moment of self discovery on the Oregon coast that felt like drowning.To counter the pain of conditional love, Alice shares her vision of a faith that does not demand perfection.
Overgiving & Boundaries: Learning to Say No to People-Pleasing (Ep 3)
Why do we say yes when we mean no? Alice and David explore the cost of overgiving, how to set healthy boundaries, and why saying no can be the kindest act. If you struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, or feeling taken for granted, this conversation is for you.
The Masks We Wear: Healing from Shame and Finding Wholeness (Ep 2)
In this intimate conversation, Alice and David explore the performative masks we wear to fit in and the exhausting weight of living behind them. Alice shares a spiritual vision of digging up childhood wounds she thought were healed, while David opens up about the deep shame of feeling unlovable. Together they talk about healing, forgiveness, and learning to be seen, moving from healing to wholenes
Your Place in the Universe: Finding Purpose in Uncertainty & Kindness (Ep 1)
What does it mean to find your place in the world when you haven’t figured it all out? In this first episode, Alice and David explore how purpose can emerge through uncertainty and how personal pain can shape a life of compassion and belonging.Together they talk about the ways our deepest hurts can become sources of strength and how showing up authentically, without apology, might be the most impo
Truthfully Yours with Alice Currah and David Hunt (Trailer)
Trailer — Welcome to Truthfully Yours, a comforting space where hosts Alice Currah and David Hunt explore the beautiful mess of the human experience through honest dialogue and intimate conversations. In this trailer, they reflect on love that can make us feel small, the weight of regret, and the gentle work of healing as we grow into ourselves. Join two friends as they navigate life reflections,
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