Tell Me Something True with Laura McKowen

How do you find freedom and peace in the act of going first? It was something Melissa Urban had to learn. Melissa Urban is the CEO and co-founder of Whole30, a NY Times bestselling author, a mom, a podcast host, a recovering addict, and, according to Laura the author of the VERY BEST book reviews on Instagram. She has set the bar in so many ways as a model of strength, willingness, and resilience. In this episode of TMST, Melissa opens up and shares the ways that she’s softened since founding Whole30, why she’s chosen to share the more vulnerable parts of her life now, and to be the one that goes first. Get the complete, unedited interview with Melissa when you join TMST+ : https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/ Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Essays by Melissa that were referenced in this episode: My Birth Story - “I’m grateful for him every single day, and I’d go through his birth day a thousand times over just to have him in our world. And yet, it’s still hard to think about that day, and when I do, I still feel echoes of grief and pain.” How To Actually Go On Vacation - An amazing essay from Melissa on how to set boundaries - great for vacation, essential for life!

What does it feel like to live with feet in multiple worlds? Nabil Ayers can give a masterclass. He’s both a musician and businessman, bi-racial, the US GM of 4AD, a legendary record label, and writer with a growing profile. Nabil has quietly, persistently engaged in a life of lifting up the work of others, while also carving out his own creative space. Nabil’s memoir hits in 2022 and we’re excited to have caught him as he’s entering lift-off on the long trajectory of publishing his first book. If you’re a music fan, someone walking their own evolving creative path, a person who is figuring out how to make all the pieces fit together - or all of the above - Nabil’s quiet determination will resonate. Nabil’s collected writing at nabilayers.com For the music fans who want to go deeper on 4AD Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

It’s possible to joyfully embrace the life of a student. We’ve seen it and now you will, too. Elena Brower is a yoga and meditation teacher. She’s also the author of many books, including “The Art of Attention,” the beloved “Practice You” journal, and the follow-up, “Being You.” She’s an artist and a poet, too. And yet none of those labels really encompass all of her. Elena is a point of clarity in a world that can feel very fuzzy at times and in this episode of TMST, Elena is a passionate advocate for the role of elders - and why we need to embrace aging and becoming elders ourselves! There is power and joy in aging and Elena speaks to that with such eloquence. Say hi to Elena here: https://elenabrower.com/ The Practice You journal: https://practiceyou.com/ Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

Where are you self-censoring and what is it costing you? Africa Brooke is on a mission to get us to ask these questions... and then cut it out! Hailing from Zimbabwe via London, Africa is a mindset coach who works with high profile individuals to navigate the world’s accelerating complexity. Laura came to know her a few years back as the enigmatic woman in the UK who talked about sex and pleasure (in sobriety). But then, in 2020, she started talking about self-censorship in a striking, clarifying way and the world stood up and said, “tell me more!” We love the nuance and grace towards others that she brings to tough subjects. Dig in. Enjoy! Africa Brooke’s site & her essay that has been read +3M times: An open letter: why I'm leaving the cult of wokeness Laura’s essay: Leaving The Bouncy House of Social Media Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

We don’t often hear the word POLYMATH, probably because there aren’t very many. It’s the perfect way to describe Peter Rollins, though. He’s that rare person who can deftly weave a huge range of ideas to help us think through big, complex issues. Also… bonus! Peter Rollins is a hell of a hang. Integrating psychology, history, theology, philosophy, and the X factor of the Irish storyteller, Peter Rollins provides us with his singular view on human nature. We found many moments during post-production where we replayed sections over and over to savor what Peter shared - we think you will, too. Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Peter’s site: https://peterrollins.com/ Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

What’s it like to FULLY embrace being a work in progress? yung pueblo is the pen name for Diego Perez. Over the course of two books and a growing on-line presence, Perez is showing what it means to live a life of becoming. In this episode of TMST, Diego Perez shares how he grew into his meditation practice, what it means to keep social media and outside influences in perspective, and why the search for equanimity is vital. In a conversation that’s candid, approachable, practical, and funny, Laura and Diego explore the ways we’re all practicing, evolving and growing. Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

What are Savage Truths? Facing your own mediocrity. Accepting the finality of something profoundly tragic by turning it into something beautiful. From Dear Sugar, to WILD, TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, TORCH and BRAVE ENOUGH, Cheryl Strayed has been quietly, persistently challenging us to discover the Savage Truth by stopping, getting quiet and truly listening to our own voice. We’re thrilled and grateful she joined us for the premiere episode of TMST. Tell Me Something True is a 100% independent podcast. There are no corporations or advertisers backing this community. We are 100% funded by the TMST community. Support TMST and keep it ad-free: https://tmst.supercast.com/ Join our free on-line community (it’s NOT a Facebook group!): https://www.tmstpod.com/

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