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 listeners feel less alone in their own stories. This moment became the quiet origin story of Truthfully Yours.

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 success without a trace of envy or jealousy.

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. Together, they explore the power of unconditional acceptance and why we must thank the people who hurt us for teaching us exactly who not to be.