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 something you chase, it's something you embody.

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.

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.

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 with self-worth or wondered if they deserve joy.

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.

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.

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.