We’re the friend you call after a long day, the one who gets it.

Through wisdom from some of the greatest thinkers of our time, host Tonya Mosley explores what it means to grow and thrive as a Black person in America while discovering new ways of being that serves as a portal to more love, more healing, and more joy.

Truth Be Told is a TMI Production distributed by American Public Media. We are funded by The Ford Foundation with funding help from the UC Berkeley Ferris Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship.

What People Are Saying

 

“Mosley invites a roster of guests to deliver guidance on issues ranging from grieving a deported family member to how to handle it if you feel as if you’re not good enough…The overall effect is calming and affirming, no matter your background.”

— The New York Times

 

“The episodes are personal and often funny, while simultaneously addressing difficult-to-discuss issues with sincerity and intent. Mosley is warm, personable, and conversational as she discusses heavy topics.”

— Readers Digest

“Truth Be Told is an advice podcast that avoids the earnest trap.”

— Financial Times

 

“The serious topics are served up with a dose of fun: Episode 3, which covers what it's like to feel not "enough"—not Black enough, not queer enough, by others' metrics—introduces the issue with a clip from the movie Selena.”

— Oprah Daily

  • My new fav..

    Tune the heck in! Exceptional production that kinda makes me want to step my game up as a podcaster. Lol learner of Tonya’s show through a press release about her stepping down as host of NPR. I was thrilled to learn of her show and that she would be producing new episodes shortly. -M. Farook

  • One of my fav pods!

    I love this podcast so much! Not only does it teach me so much, but the production is great and Tonya is such a wonderful host. It is really giving voice to so many people who need to be heard more. Some of my favorite episodes have been Holding on to Joy, Deportation Wounds, and ‘Rona and Racism: A Survival Guide - ACohl

  • Love it!

    I absolutely love how Tonya approaches each topic, and her interaction with her guests always feels genuine. this is the only podcast i really look forward to listening to and keep up with because i feel like I’m learning something new with every episode. - Liz

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