Truth Hurts Show

He was a high-performing student, a law school standout, and a career criminal moving serious weight. Then everything collapsed. In this episode, Ryan Gobble of Rebuild with Ryan tells the full story. After his father died, he poured his grief into a large-scale drug operation that exploded into a million-dollar lifestyle. At the height of it, he says anything under 100 pounds a week felt slow. Then came the setup, the robbery, the federal charges, prison, and six months in solitary confinement. But this conversation goes deeper than crime. Ryan breaks down what prison actually does to a person, how respect and survival work behind the walls, and what happened after he got out. That is where the story takes a darker turn. He describes persistent surveillance, strange encounters, marked police cars, fusion centers, suspicious activity reports, Stingrays, Pegasus-style exploits, and why he believes privacy in America is disappearing in real time. This is a raw conversation about grief, ego, criminal identity, prison politics, government power, and rebuilding a life after losing everything. If you think freedom, privacy, and second chances still mean what they used to, this episode will challenge that. 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 Ryan’s Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebuild.with.ryan/ Website: https://rebuildwithryan.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 – Welcome Ryan! 1:45 – Meet Ryan Gobble (Background & Upbringing) 6:30 – College Years & First Exposure to Drug Distribution 12:45 – Father’s Death Changed Everything 18:30 – From Law Path to Full-Time Criminal 26:00 – Building a Million-Dollar Drug Operation 36:15 – The Lifestyle: Money, Power, and Control 45:30 – Setup & Betrayal: Drugged by Someone Close 55:00 – Violent Robbery While Unconscious 1:03:30 – Arrest & Legal Consequences Begin 1:12:00 – Life in Federal Prison 1:20:30 – 6 Months in Solitary Confinement 1:30:00 – Prison Politics & Survival Rules 1:40:00 – Release: Life After Prison 1:47:30 – Paranoia or Reality? Constant Surveillance 1:55:00 – Government Surveillance & Privacy Illusion 2:03:30 – Losing Everything & Facing the Truth 2:08:30 – Final Message: “The Truth Hurts” #truthhurtsshow #ryangobble #rebuildwithryan #federalprison #solitaryconfinement #surveillance #privacy #drugdealer #crime #prisonstories #matthewcox #cia Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/02eqsvlj Timestamps: 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.

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: @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 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.

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/@MayhemMillerOFFICIAL Timestamps: 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.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528 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.

Former Democratic political strategist Jay Carson joins the show to share what 15 years inside Washington taught him about power, corruption, media narratives, and political courage. Having worked with President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and other national leaders, Jay offers an insider perspective on how corporate influence, party loyalty, and fear of backlash shape decision-making behind the scenes. He reflects on key turning points in his career, including the Iraq War vote, media bias during the 2008 election, and his personal shift in thinking during COVID. This episode dives into how the “revolving door” between government and corporations operates, why courage is rare in politics, how media narratives get formed, and why most Americans are less divided than social media makes it seem. The conversation also explores Trump’s relationship with the press, ideological identity, and the cultural heaviness felt in major cities today. Key Topics • Inside 15 years of Democratic politics • The Iraq War vote and political fear • Corporate influence and the Washington revolving door • Media bias and narrative control • COVID, censorship, and ideological shifts • Party polarization and the illusion of division • Trump and modern media strategy Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 02:10 Corporate control of Washington + Jay Carson’s background inside Democratic leadership 02:10 – 05:59 The Iraq War vote: senators knew it was wrong but voted anyway 05:59 – 08:33 Systemic corruption and the government–corporate revolving door 08:33 – 12:31 Party division, algorithms, and how media amplifies polarization 23:33 – 29:55 Media bias, cable news influence, and COVID trust breakdown 29:55 – 36:59 Trump and the press, political identity shifts, and ideological awakening 42:00 – 01:01:00 Insider trading risks, money in Washington, and cultural/political outlook 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 Jay Carson Links https://www.instagram.com/hecomalu/ Middle Calling - https://www.instagram.com/middle_calling/ https://www.middlecalling.com/ #TheTruthHurtsShow #BrianGoldstein #MakanMostafavi #corruption #hillaryclinton #trumpadministration #iraq Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode of the Truth Hurts Podcast, Megan Bentley, known as The Color Countess, breaks down how color functions as a strategic tool rather than a fashion trend. She explains how wearing the wrong colors can subconsciously create mistrust, age the face, and weaken authority, while the right colors instantly sharpen features, project power, and increase attraction in business, dating, and leadership. Megan walks through the modern 16-season color analysis system, demonstrates live color draping, and exposes how the fashion industry pushes trends like black that actively work against most people. The episode reframes color as one of the fastest, cheapest, and most overlooked ways to improve presence, confidence, and first impressions. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the brain looks for harmony first and how color affects trust • The difference between undertone and overtone and why undertone matters more • Why the traditional four season color system no longer works • How the modern 16 season system creates precision and stronger results • Why black is not universally flattering and how fashion trends mislead consumers • How correct colors can visually lift the face and act as a low cost facelift • Executive and power colors for leadership, interviews, and authority • Using color strategically for dating, Zoom calls, and first impressions • Why color analysis is exploding on social media and not going away Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:15 - Why color creates trust, authority, and instant first impressions 02:15 – 05:30 - Modern color analysis explained - Undertones vs overtones and why the four season system is outdated 05:30 – 07:45 - Executive dressing and power colors - Why navy, white, and specific reds signal leadership 07:45 – 14:30 - Live color draping demonstration - How the right colors sharpen features and the wrong ones dull them 14:30 – 21:20 - Finding your true season and palette flow - Winter vs summer, depth, contrast, and intensity explained 21:20 – 30:30 - Why black is not universally flattering - How the fashion industry pushes trends that work against most people 30:30 – 42:50 - Color confidence and the future of style - Why color analysis is exploding and how to work with Megan 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 Megan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecolorcountess Website: https://www.thecolorcountess.com #TruthHurtsPodcast #ColorAnalysis #PersonalBranding #FirstImpressions #ExecutivePresence #StylePsychology #ImageConsultant #GlowUp #ConfidenceBoost #SelfImprovement Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Former SWAT commander Josh Schirard reveals shocking statistics about rideshare assaults and explains why most people are completely unprepared for violence. After 20+ years in law enforcement, he breaks down threat assessment tactics cops use, the "run hide fight" protocol for active shooters, and why locked doors save lives. Josh shares his journey from patrol officer to SWAT commander and operations bureau leader, teaching active shooter response to both law enforcement and civilians. He explains why he left policing to become a pilot, only to return with a mission to help everyday people protect themselves with less-lethal defense tools. In this episode, you'll learn: The "spidey senses" techniques cops develop working bar security that civilians can use How to read faces, hands, and behavior to spot threats before violence erupts Why most violent encounters happen within 3-7 feet with almost no warning The truth about active shooter response and what actually stops attackers Why 1 in 8 women using rideshares face sexual assault and what to do about it The less-lethal alternative to firearms that Josh now trains schools and law enforcement to use Why being prepared isn't about being paranoid—it's about living freely without fear Whether you're a parent worried about your kids' safety, someone who uses rideshares, or just want to develop better situational awareness, this conversation could save your life. Timestamps: 00:02:44 - "Cops Don't Make Money" - Why Young Cops Work Bar Security & How It Builds Threat Detection 00:05:36 - "Read the Room or Get Hurt" - The Face Switch That Tells You Violence Is Coming 00:08:15 - "3-7 Feet, 3-7 Seconds" - The Brutal Reality of How Fast Violence Happens 00:15:22 - "Hands Will Kill You" - Why SWAT Commanders Watch Hands, Not Faces 00:28:45 - "Your Untrained Response Will Fail" - What Civilians Get Wrong About Self-Defense 00:42:41 - "Run Hide Fight in That Order" - The Active Shooter Protocol That Saves Lives 00:45:18 - "1 in 8 Women Face Assault in Rideshares" - The Statistic Nobody Talks About 00:47:22 - "Prepared, Not Paranoid" - Why Mental Rehearsal Makes You Unstoppable 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 Josh Schirard's Links: https://www.instagram.com/josh_on_the_fly/ #SelfDefense #SWAT #ActiveShooter #PersonalSafety #LawEnforcement #ThreatAssessment #RideSafety #SituationalAwareness Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, Artin Bogdanov walks through his path from building forecasting platforms at Walmart Labs to founding Sun App, a learning product that generates long form, interactive audio “courses” on demand. He shares practical lessons from an early ecommerce business (including keyword strategy, conversion improvements, and relationship driven sales), what happened when Google policy changes cut off his growth channel, what he learned inside Magento and Adobe about growth teams and scaling, and how an attempted acquisition (and later geopolitics) shaped his startup decisions. The conversation ends with a live style walkthrough of Sun App’s core idea: turn any topic, mentor, or body of knowledge into a structured audio lesson you can interrupt with questions, with sources shown for credibility, plus details on their funding and launch plans. Key takeaways: 1. Platform dependency can destroy a business overnight Artin explains how a single Google policy change wiped out a highly profitable ecommerce operation almost instantly. The lesson: building on platforms you do not control is one of the biggest existential risks founders underestimate. 2. Real growth happens when product, marketing, and sales are unified From Walmart to Magento and Adobe, he emphasizes that true growth teams are cross-functional. When messaging, experimentation, and product development are aligned, conversion and retention compound much faster. 3. The future of learning is interactive, on-demand, and personalized Sun App was born from the realization that people do not want static courses or endless Q&A. They want guided learning they can pause, interrogate, and adapt in real time, with sources to build trust and reduce hallucination. Timestamps: 00:00 – 04:00 Intro and Walmart Labs work Forecasting systems, inventory prediction, and how data drives massive operational decisions 07:30 – 15:45 Early ecommerce journey Paid search strategy, keyword scaling, conversion optimization, and sales relationships 16:00 – 20:30 Platform risk reality Google policy changes, ad shutdowns, SEO collapse, and legal lessons 20:30 – 31:30 Magento and Adobe years Growth teams, experimentation culture, cloud adoption, and scaling frameworks 49:00 – 55:00 Sun App origin story From conversational AI experiments to structured, interruptible audio learning 55:00 – 01:09:00 Leaving Big Tech and building Sun App Quitting Walmart, raising venture funding, product vision, launch plans, and waitlist 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 Artin Bugdanov Links: http://sungpt.ai/ http://sunapp.ai/ Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528 Blind. Broke. Rejected. Then he built a billion-dollar empire. Sean Callagy was going blind by his 30s, working as a struggling attorney, terrified of rejection, and desperate to avoid the fate of most people in his family: addiction, failure, and regret. Today, he's built companies approaching a $1 billion valuation, coached thousands, and stood on stage beside Tony Robbins. In this episode, Sean shares the radical truth about transformation, rejection, identity, and influence. He breaks down how to rewire your life through repetition, pain, and purpose and how a $100K investment in a $100 bill changed his life forever. You’ll learn how to influence with integrity, why most people fail to scale, and how the stories you were raised with are silently sabotaging your future. This conversation will break your excuses. It might even change your life. 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 Sean Callagy’s Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanrcallagy/ Website: https://www.link.me/seancallagy Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Sean! 02:10 Visualization and the first mindset shift 04:55 Influence as a superpower 08:40 Going blind and choosing a different identity 11:25 Law school, fear, and the breakthrough into business 14:00 Why most coaching fails 17:10 The truth about rejection and internal war 20:12 Changing your life after 25 23:01 Pain as leverage for transformation 25:50 Tony Robbins, $100K, and getting on stage 29:22 Building billion-dollar businesses with integrity 32:10 Lessons from Tyson, Charlie Sheen, and Gary Vee 35:55 Mike Tyson, actualization, and mentorship 39:40 Influence is about truly seeing people 42:20 Why people stay small in business 45:05 Hiring, firing, and leadership without ego 47:02 What to do with $20,000 49:00 Raising kids differently in a broken system 51:00 Final advice from Sean Callagy #truthhurtsshow #seancallagy #influence #blindentrepreneur #overcomingodds #billiondollarbusiness #tonyrobbins #motivation #scaleyourbusiness #mindsetshift #emotionalintelligence #coachingtruth Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528 In this episode of the Truth Hurts Show, we go deep into the shocking truths behind aging, cancer risk, and the emerging world of personalized longevity medicine with Dr. Alex, an immunologist and clinical advisor with decades of experience in advanced anti-aging protocols. From stem cells and exosomes to the real risks of peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, this conversation dismantles health myths and exposes the underground science most doctors won’t talk about. Dr. Alex reveals how mainstream approaches like fasting, cold plunging, and high-protein diets can backfire without proper bloodwork and how inflammation, latent viruses, and emotional trauma silently fuel disease. This episode will change the way you think about health, aging, and what’s actually within your control. 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 Dr. Alex Links Website: https://www.infiniteepigenetics.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Dr. Alex! 01:50 Peptides for regeneration and cancer risk 05:42 Should everyone fast or cold plunge? 08:13 Dr. Alex’s path from psychiatry to biotech 12:10 The most advanced anti-aging protocols today 14:25 Longevity on a budget — where to start 17:03 Why cold plunges and keto may be dangerous 20:30 Sleep, stress, and their epigenetic impact 23:18 Epitolon and telomere lengthening 26:15 A peptide roadmap for your 40s 29:05 Hallmarks of aging and how to target them 31:20 Inflammation — the silent killer of longevity 34:00 Foods that fuel (or fight) inflammation 36:11 NAD, glutathione, and peptide stacking strategy 39:05 How to test early for cancer and hidden disease 41:33 The immune system’s role in longevity 43:10 Final advice and where to find Dr. Alex #longevity #peptides #antiaging #functionalmedicine #truthhurtsshow #briangoldstein #makanmostafavi #cancerprevention #biohacking #stemcells #inflammation #reversingaging #regenerativemedicine #dralex #truthhurts Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Celebrity dentist Dr. Dan Shaer, known in Beverly Hills as The Smile Architect, joins us for a brutally honest conversation about the future of oral health, high-end cosmetic dentistry, and the jaw-dropping state of the industry. From $45,000 veneers and sugar babies paying in stacks of singles to botched dental tourism and sketchy fluoride debates, this episode exposes the truth behind perfect smiles and what they really cost financially and biologically. Dr. Dan reveals how gum disease is linked to heart conditions, why symmetry and tooth count shape Hollywood beauty, and why most root canals are a ticking time bomb. Whether you're chasing a camera-ready smile or just trying to keep your teeth from falling out, this episode delivers the raw truth with no filters and no fluff. This one will make you rethink your toothpaste, your dentist, and maybe your whole mouth. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Is fluoride toxic or essential? 03:10 What happened when a patient ditched fluoride toothpaste 07:25 Why veneers are the new Rolex 11:10 The truth about shaving your teeth down 13:45 The Colombia veneer horror story 16:22 $45K veneers vs. medical tourism—what are you really paying for? 18:00 The beauty of symmetry and smile design 20:05 Can cosmetic dental work be a tax write-off? 21:45 Do you still need to floss with veneers? 23:00 The shocking link between gum disease and heart problems 24:40 A tooth grew into her eye socket—what happened next 26:00 Why root canals fail and why implants are replacing them 27:50 The future of dentistry is pain-free and narcotics-free 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 Dr. Dan Shaer's Links Website: https://linktr.ee/DrDanShaer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanshaer/ Smile Boutique: https://www.smileboutiquegroup.com/dr-dan-shaer/ Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Jarek Tadla reveals the truth behind the meteoric rise from immigrant hustler to real estate powerhouse. But behind the numbers, the units, and the impressive portfolio was a man quietly collapsing under the weight of success, ego, and unresolved trauma. Jarek walks us through the dinner-table moment that changed everything. A single sentence that triggered his obsession with multifamily investing. He explains how he built hundreds of units without giving up a single percentage of equity, why he paid 15% interest when people said he was crazy, and how he scaled from 4‑plexes to massive complexes across the country. Then he opens up about the dark side of that rise: losing $51 million in earnest money in 2024, the pressure of controlling billions on paper while being cash-poor, the emotional emptiness that haunted him, and the day he considered ending his own life with a deep dive underwater. This episode exposes what few entrepreneurs are willing to admit. Wealth amplifies your demons, ego destroys your discipline, and the real work begins when you’re forced to confront yourself. Jarek’s story is a warning, a wake-up call, and a roadmap. If you think money solves everything, this episode will change your perspective. Timestamps: 00:00 – From Dishwasher to 1.2 Billion Dollar Real Estate Empire 02:45 – The Sentence That Changed His Life 05:10 – Borrowing Money at 15 Percent to Build an Empire 08:00 – Why He Never Flips and Always Buys and Holds 10:40 – Retiring Young and Losing Purpose 13:25 – The Ski Accident That Ended His Ironman Career 16:10 – Rebuilding and Scaling His Real Estate Business 19:00 – Building Systems and Loyal Teams 22:15 – Managing Properties and Growing the Portfolio 25:30 – The Truth About Partnerships and Trust 28:45 – How He Lost 51 Million Dollars on One Deal 32:10 – The Mental Health Crash That Followed Success 36:00 – The Moment He Almost Took His Own Life 40:05 – The Journey to Self Awareness and Healing 44:00 – The Trap of Chasing Money and Validation 47:10 – How Much Money Is Enough 50:25 – Fitness and Business Discipline Go Hand in Hand 53:15 – Final Reflections on Success and Happiness 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 Jarek’s Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tadlajarek Website: https://linktr.ee/jarek.tadla Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... He Built, Bought, and Lost a Business Empire—Now He’s Creating CEOs From Scratch David Guttman went from Wharton to raising millions, acquiring 13 companies, and nearly going bankrupt. After two major exits and a 9-figure win, he walked away from the traditional path and built the Anti-MBA—a radical mentorship model to fund and train the next generation of entrepreneurs. Joining him is Anna Mostafavi, an 18-year-old with no business experience and no degree—yet she’s the CEO of a real company, owns 51%, and is on a mission to build, launch, and exit her first business by age 20. David gave her the equity. She’s running the company. And the clock is ticking. This episode dives deep into the broken promises of business school, the truth behind buying vs. starting a company, and why most people are completely wrong about what it takes to succeed. If you’re a failed founder, first-time entrepreneur, or young person thinking about skipping the system, this episode will change your mindset forever. This episode reveals a blueprint for reverse-engineering success, building real businesses without debt, and why traditional education is failing the next generation. Follow Us! David's Links: Website: https://link.me/davidguttman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daverguttman 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 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome David and Anna! 01:23 The Journey from Wharton to Entrepreneurship 02:57 Reverse Engineering Success: The Mastermind Approach 04:29 Empowering the Next Generation: Anna's CEO Journey 06:10 From Software Developer to Serial Entrepreneur 06:31 The Search Fund Experience 12:50 The Power of Mentorship and Coaching 14:22 The Role of Podcasts in Networking and Business 20:37 The One of One Posters Business Model 30:41 Unexpected Profitability Insights 31:02 Explaining the Pricing Strategy 31:53 Challenges in Selling the Product 32:15 The Role of Benefit Consultants 33:04 Hard Dollar Savings for Employers 34:32 Journey of the Telemedicine Company 36:34 Choosing Between College and Business 41:44 Entrepreneurial Mindset and Family Influence 44:50 Future Plans and the Value of Money 51:47 Networking and Mentorship 54:18 Final Thoughts and Advice Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This is not just a warning. It’s a firsthand report from someone who lived through hell. Bek Lover was born in the U.S., but raised by survivors of one of the most brutal communist regimes in modern history. His family was thrown into camps, tortured, and slaughtered in a war America barely remembers. He lived through the Kosovo genocide. He was under the World Trade Center when 9/11 hit. And after the death of his brother, he almost didn’t make it out. In this episode, Bek delivers a blistering takedown of America's descent into digital tyranny. From AI-driven technocracy to crypto surveillance to a complete collapse of free speech. He shares how the censorship he faced on Clubhouse mirrored the oppression his ancestors suffered under communism. This is his wake-up call. From growing up in war zones to rebuilding his life through faith, podcasting, and purpose, Bek pulls no punches. He warns what’s coming and why millions are sleepwalking into it. This conversation will shake you. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s what happens when you give the mic to someone who’s lived through everything. Follow Us! @TruthHurtsShow Guest Links: Bek Lover: https://instagram.com/beklovernyc Website: https://beklover.com 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 Timestamps 00:00 Welcome Bek! 01:28 The Journey into Podcasting 04:02 Generational Trauma and Family History 05:33 The Kosovo War and Its Impact 15:24 The Importance of Free Speech 16:57 The Role of Social Media and AI 33:23 The Power of Resilience and Comebacks 37:29 Cultural Misunderstandings and Family Loss 37:44 Life Under Communism in Albania 39:39 The Value of Free Speech 41:47 The Rise of AI and Job Displacement 44:22 Spirituality and Free Will 54:00 The Power of Sales and Public Speaking 01:03:45 The Impact of Podcasting 01:05:13 Conclusion #TruthHurtsShow #BekLover #TruthPodcast #CommunismVsAmerica #AIFreeSpeech #DigitalSlavery #AmericaCollapse #FreeSpeechCensorship #AlbanianSurvivor #KosovoWar #911Survivor #ComebackStory #PodcastViral #WhistleblowerTruth #CensorshipExposed #TechnocracyWarning #AmericanDecline #RawConversations #NoFreeSpeech #AIWarning Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528 In this explosive follow-up episode of the Truth Hurts Show, former CIA officer John Kiriakou returns to reveal shocking truths about U.S. foreign policy, Iran, and how America is spiraling into dangerous territory. John explains how every U.S. president refused Israel’s repeated demands to bomb Iran until now. He outlines how this shift has triggered one of the most unstable geopolitical periods in modern history. From CIA war games to top-secret tech at DARPA, John breaks down why U.S. war planners never have an exit strategy and how these mistakes have cost millions of lives. He also tells the wild story of how Paramount Pictures hired him to rescue child actors in Afghanistan. With no passports, a secret layover in Iran, and 27 lives on the line, John pulled off a covert mission with zero backup. No one knew where he was. He could have vanished forever. From his time inside the CIA to the night before the Iraq invasion, John gives firsthand accounts of internal government chaos, media lies, and why America is on the brink of collapse. He also reveals why he's already secured a Greek passport for himself and his kids just in case. If you're ready to hear the truth behind the headlines from someone who’s lived it, this is the episode to watch. 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 Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome John! 03:27 The Kite Runner Rescue Mission 15:16 The Iran Invasion Plan 26:49 Geopolitical Tensions: Russia, China, and Iran 27:55 China's Military Strategy and Taiwan 31:01 US Defense Spending and National Debt 33:28 DARPA: The Secretive Tech Innovators 35:44 Living Off the Grid: Is It Possible? 36:36 Edward Snowden's Exile and Legal Battles 38:59 Collecting Lincoln Memorabilia 46:06 Intelligence Agencies: Strengths and Operations 51:54 CIA's Role in the Iraq Invasion #CIAWhistleblower #JohnKiriakou #TruthHurtsShow #AndrewBustamante #EspionageExposed #CIASecrets #GovernmentCoverUp #DeepState #WhistleblowerTruth #Mossad #EpsteinFiles #BlackmailPower #InsideTheCIA #SpyTalk #SpyPodcast #SurvivingTheSystem #ExposeTheTruth #ExCIA #CovertOps #TruthSeeker #DiaryOfASpy Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.