Join host Anthony Mistretta for an energizing conversation with Maddy Garrett — an entrepreneur, UGC creator and coach, and adventurer who's built a life around intentionality, curiosity, and refusing to accept "normal." From growing up in conservative Orange County as a straight-A student to deconstructing her religious upbringing and quitting her nine-to-five without a backup plan, Maddy shares her journey of discovering who she truly is beneath all the rules and expectations. This honest episode explores the power of changing your external reality, why meeting new people is the antidote to feeling stuck, and how money wounds from religious and capitalist conditioning keep us playing small. Maddy opens up about her tumultuous relationship with passive income, the danger of overthinking instead of living, and why curiosity without fear is the key to unlocking your intuition. Whether discussing part-time van life, working from Mexican resorts, or why competition is a patriarchal lie we don't need anymore, this conversation celebrates living authentically, traveling slowly, and building businesses that prioritize connection over productivity.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Intro

03:22 From Rule-Follower to Rule-Breaker

08:24 No Plan B: The All-or-Nothing Philosophy

17:36 Travel as a Tool for Growth

26:29 Challenging "Productivity" Norms

37:47 Changing your External Reality

44:04 Unlearning Money Stories

53:25 Curiosity, Intuition, and Living Authentically

01:05:14 Embracing Life's Struggles

01:12:08 Intentionality in Life and Business

Resources and Links

Work Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddyoutdoors.coach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoa_maddy_actually_/

Website: https://maddyoutdoors.mykajabi.com/

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an expansive conversation with Logan Jones—aka Lojo—a Denver-based DJ, clinical research manager, and creative who's built his life around genuine connection, musical exploration, and continuous self-growth. From beatboxing at high school parties to battle rapping in college with a gun to his head, to producing progressive house and liquid drum & bass in his Denver apartment, Lojo's journey reflects a constant evolution driven by curiosity and authenticity. This wide-ranging episode explores the transition from lyrical to melodic expression, why house music dominates Denver's nightlife, and the power of freestyling versus memorization. Lojo opens up about therapy transforming his relationships, why AI will never capture the human experience in music, and his belief that DJing is about curating energy—not just playing hits. Whether discussing the necessity of harsh winters for amazing summers, the danger of assuming others' thoughts, or why progressive house is the soundtrack to every moment of his day, this conversation celebrates living seasonally, letting go of ego, and finding purpose in human connection above all else.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Introduction

06:27 The Transition to Rap and Electronic Music

12:53 Expression Through Lyrics and Melody

28:49 Therapy, Psychedelics, and Catalysts to World View Evolution

43:33 The Shift from Art to Rap

48:51 Expressing Emotion through Music

53:28 The Human Experience in Music

59:46 The Versatility of Electronic Music

01:07:51 Passion and Connection in Music

01:25:44 The Authenticity of Art

01:33:38 Growth and Change in Artists

01:38:51 The Impact of Perception

02:02:10 Outro

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lojobeats

Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/aNvcEKjLcWz6kM9olj

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a raw conversation with Drew Tacher, creator of Love People, music producer, and a soul navigating life through intuition, healing, and unconditional love. From growing up in a cult to finding freedom in Austin's creative community, Drew shares his journey of unlearning fear-based conditioning and learning to trust his body over his mind. This deeply honest episode explores the power of slowing down, the practice of feeling rather than thinking, and why gratitude is more about experience than lists. Drew opens up about leaving organized religion, redefining his relationship with God as "everything," and choosing joy over productivity. Whether discussing the intentionality behind Love People's message, the importance of screaming out repressed anger, or why he's tired of small talk about careers, this conversation celebrates living authentically and rejecting the milestone-chasing culture that keeps us disconnected from our true selves.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Introduction

01:48 Love People

04:51 Drew's Outlets and Current Foci

10:38 Drew's Emotional Growth

18:19 Drew's Gratitude Practices

22:34 Drew's Cult Experience

31:16 Evolving Understanding of God

35:13 What Identity Means to Drew

41:06 The Pursuit of Joy and Freedom

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justdrew/

Love People Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovepeople.apparel

Love People Shop: https://lovepeople.shop/

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an intimate conversation with Anna East, a multi-disciplinary artist, professional dancer, and creative spirit who has been performing professionally since age 14. From her formative years at Tokyo Disney to navigating creative blocks and identity crises, Anna shares her philosophy of living a life guided by curiosity and faith rather than fear. This episode explores the tension between choreographed structure and improvised expression, the danger of productivity culture, and why looking at clouds might be the most important thing you do all day. Anna opens up about the challenges of maintaining authenticity as a professional artist, the false dichotomy between technical skill and emotional artistry, and her evolving understanding of identity as a journey rather than a destination. Whether discussing the gratification of building with your hands, the importance of play in adult life, or why rest is a radical act in our productivity-obsessed world, this conversation celebrates the courage it takes to choose the creative path again and again.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Introduction

02:10 Early Career and Experiences in Performance

08:15 Curiosity and Faith in Life Choices

12:06 The Role of Family Support in Creative Pursuits

19:40 Choreography vs. Improvisation in Dance

27:42 Emotional Expression in Art

34:31 Navigating Creative Blocks and Emotional Expression

43:18 Balancing Creativity and Productivity in Work

54:16 The Impact of Technology on Human Experience

01:09:16 Embracing Identity and Creativity

01:29:42 Outro

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_eats_bananas

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

The Ambiguous Truth, hosted by Anthony Mistretta, dives into life's deepest questions, which seldom have neat answers. Join Anthony for conversations that embrace the gray areas of being human—exploring who we are, how we create, and what it means to live authentically.

Join host Anthony Mistretta for a deeply philosophical conversation with Drew McDonald, a software engineer and spiritual seeker who has transformed his life through intentional exploration of consciousness, spirituality, and connection. From growing up homeschooled in rural Alabama to hosting the Free Farm Festival in Colorado, Drew shares his journey through psychedelics, Vipassana meditation retreats, and building a geodesic dome. This wide-ranging discussion explores the nature of time, memory, consciousness, free will, the aether, and what it means to live an authentic life beyond materialism. Drew offers profound insights on manifestation, electromagnetic resonance, the Law of One, and why choosing difficulty might be the path to growth.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Introduction

05:31 The Free Farm Festival Experience

08:53 Building the Geodesic Dome

13:30 Reflections on Homeschooling and Education

18:43 What Drew Thinks is Happening Here

28:37 The Impact of Psychedelics on Perspective

36:37 Exploring the Law of One and Spirituality

43:50 Questioning Religion, Morality, and Materialism

48:06 Memory and the Aether

52:55 The Nature of Time and Consciousness

01:02:35 The Ebbs and Flows of Life

01:05:26 Life's Beautiful Challenges

01:11:42 Turbocharged Hobbies and Musical Exploration

01:14:50 Cuddle Puddles and Camping Adventures

01:17:55 The Power of Connection in Nature

01:24:09 Spiritual Practices

01:28:36 Exploring Consciousness and the Nature of Thoughts

01:29:46 You Are Not Your Thoughts

01:41:15 Outro

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewskeyvincent

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an electrifying conversation with Denver-based DJ and producer Chad Vasquez, known as Discognition. From the roots of house and techno in Black queer communities to the dystopian implications of AI in music creation, this episode takes you on a journey through dance music culture, authenticity, and what it means to create in the age of algorithms. Chad opens up about his philosophy of "friends, not fans," the evolution of DJing from basement raves to streaming-dominated festivals, and why he believes staying true to your authentic sound matters more than chasing label signings. Dive deep into discussions about the homogenization of EDM, the dangers of AI-generated music, the cultural appropriation in electronic music, and why intimate club shows beat massive festival stages. This raw, unfiltered conversation explores creativity, technology, human connection, and the fight to preserve authenticity in an increasingly automated world.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Intro

03:56 Musical Backgrounds

08:06 Appreciating Creative Genius

11:31 The Coexistence of Creativity and AI

20:42 EDM Roots and Live Shows

28:28 The Evolution of DJing and EDM

42:10 The Ideal Performance Experience

49:03 The Culture of Dance Music

01:00:05 The Impact of Streaming on Music Creation

01:13:13 AI In Music Production

01:35:57 The Dystopian Reality of AI and Society

01:51:07 Gratitude and Boundaries in a Tech-Driven World

01:53:20 Outro

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discognition

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/discognition

Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/discognition

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth

Join host Anthony Mistretta for an intimate and raw conversation with Denver-based artist Lexie Baker. In this episode, Lexie shares her journey from cutting out magazine pieces at age three to now supporting herself full-time as an artist. Explore the intersection of feminism, eroticism, psychedelic art, and personal empowerment as Lexie opens up about overcoming rejection, navigating a painful divorce, and finding strength in vulnerability. This conversation delves into why art matters, the challenge of commissioned work, and the beauty of impermanence. Lexie's unfiltered honesty about balancing self-expression with commercial viability, people-pleasing tendencies, and the power of saying things out loud makes this a must-listen for anyone pursuing their passion or considering a creative career.

Key Topics (Chapters)

00:00 Introduction

02:33 Risk, Danger & Confidence

20:05 Lexie's Intro to Art

24:35 The Pursuit of Art Professionally

31:01 The Balance of Creating for Self and Relatability to Audience

32:55 Lexie's First Experience with Rejection’

38:53 Why Art Matters

41:16 Themes in Lexie's Art

47:37 Feminism and Male Vulnerability in Art

50:19 Relationships and How They Affect Art

52:27 Art is Created in a State of Bliss

57:28 Overcoming External Resistance

01:06:34 Finding Balance and Gratitude

01:11:06 Recognizing Privilege in Art

01:16:40 The Role of Surrealism and Psychedelics

01:20:38 Embracing Impermanence in Art and Life

01:33:18 Independence, Solitude, and Self-Love

01:43:16 Pursuing Heart-Driven Creative Endeavors

01:46:10 Outro

Resources and Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychedelicious.lex

About The Ambiguous Truth Podcast

The Ambiguous Truth explores the stories behind people's passions, diving deep into what drives individuals to pursue unconventional paths and chase what deeply aligns with their values, interests, and skills. Host Anthony Mistretta creates intimate conversations that celebrate authenticity and the courage it takes to follow your own truth.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theambiguoustruth

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theambiguoustruth

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theambiguoustruth