That's My Truth Podcast: Recent Episodes
Juliana Lewis
The That's My Truth podcast features conversations about career, wellness, social issues, and friendship. Tune in Thursdays for new episodes!
In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Tompkins. Maria is a Registered Nurse and graduate student studying to be a Family Nurse Practitioner. In this episode, we discuss her experience with cancer, working in the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic, her career change to nursing, and more.
Where to find Maria:
Instagram: mariatompkins_
LinkedIn: Maria's Profile
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Maria's Recommendations:
The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Hard Place by H.E.R
Dirty Nikes by Ruth B
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In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Onefater. Rachel is the founder and CEO of Bondfire Co., a wellbeing community based in the DC area. In this episode, we discuss the background of Bondfire Co., the importance of community and well-being, body acceptance and neutrality, and the future of Bondfire Co.
Where to find Rachel & Bondfire Co.
Instagram: bondfireco
Website: bondfireco.com
Rachel's Recommendations:
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
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In this episode, I'm joined by Holley Simmons. Holley is the owner of She Loves Me, a flower shop in Washington, DC. In this episode, we talk about Holley's journey from terrarium classes to She Loves Me, her creative background, and expanding She Loves Me!
Where to find Holley & She Loves Me:
Instagram: shelovesmedc
Website: shelovesme.com
Holley's Recommendations:
The E-Myth Enterprise: How to Turn a Great Idea Into a Thriving Business by Michael E. Gerber
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
The Lady and the Dale
School of Greatness Podcast
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In this episode, I'm joined by Jade Womack, the woman behind Clockout DC. Clockout DC is a website and Instagram blog dedicated to finding weekday events in DC. In this interview we discuss the start of Clockout DC, challenges running a public page, growing up in DC, and more.
Where to find Jade:
Instagram: clockoutdc
Website: clockoutdc.com
Jade's Recommendations:
The Great Food Truck Race
Prince of Egypt Soundtrack
WAMU 885 American University Radio
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In this episode, I'm joined by Moji Igun. Moji is the founder of Blue Daisi Consulting, a zero-waste consulting business based in Seattle, WA. In this interview, we discuss her career journey, self care practices, life as a zero waste consultant, and more!
Where to find Moji:
Instagram: hippiemoji
Website: bluedaisi.com
Moji's Recommendations:
The Two-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton
Professional Trouble Maker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
10 Things I Hate About You
Sour by Olivia Rodrigo
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In this episode, I'm joined by Mackenzie Freeland. Mackenzie is a UConn alum, marketing professional, and good friend of mine! In the interview, we discuss her career transition, wedding planning, friendship, and more.
How to Support Mackenzie:
Instagram: franklinsports and franklinpickleball
Mackenzie's Recommendations:
Diet Starts Tomorrow
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Sohla El-Waylly
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In this episode, I'm joined by Nerea Duhart. Nerea is an actor and face behind Little Shell Thrift, a secondhand shop on Instagram. In the interview, we discuss why she launched Little Shell Thrift, minimalism, her acting career, and more.
Where to Find Nerea:
Instagram: Little Shell Thrift & nereaduhart
Movie: Astraea
Nerea's Recommendations:
Youtube Creators:
Create Authentic Style
Never Too Small
Living Big in a Tiny House
Nicki Positano
Movie:
Minari
Books:
Attainable Sustainable by Kris Bordessa
Mending Matters by Katrina Rodabaugh
Thrift Store:
Seek and Select
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In this episode I'm joined by Han Zou. Han is a legislative aide living in San Francisco. We discuss running for office for the first time, immigrating to the US, and the importance of local elections.
Where to find Zhihan:
Website: hanforsf.com
Instagram: hanzousf
Twitter: hanzousf
Book:
The Food of Sichuan - Fuchsia Dunlop
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In this episode, I'm joined by my mom, Maryann! We discuss life in her twenties, friendship, career, grief, and motherhood.
Book:
A Man Called Ove - Frederik Bachman
Magazine:
Better Homes and Gardens
TV Shows:
The Sopranos
This Is Us
Movie: Nomadland
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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In this episode, I'm joined by Cassie Franco-Camacho. Cassie is a UConn alum and higher education professional. We discuss her recent acceptance into graduate school, the education system, lessons from college, and more.
Where to find Cassie:
Instagram: StyledbyCass
Book:
No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
Podcast:
Renegades
TV Show:
Cheer
In this episode I'm joined by Madi Beumee. Madi is an actor and the owner and founder of LiveLikeMad, a content creation and strategy business.
Where to find Madi:
Instagram: livelikemad
Website: livelikemad.co
TikTok: livelikemad.co
Books:
Tiny, Beautiful Things - Cheryl Strayed
Music:
Kacey Musgraves
Maggie Rogers
Taylor Swift
HAIM
TV Show:
The Undoing
Instagram Account:
Chloegoslowly
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In this episode, I'm joined by Sarah Wood. Sarah is a Michigan native living in New York City and the face behind Joy Soldier. We discuss her transition from Oats and Woes to Joy Soldier, the importance of community, and mental health.
Where to Find Sarah:
Instagram: gojoysoldier & sarahwwrites
Website: JoySoldier.com
Books:
The Upside of Stress - Kelly McGonigal
Authors:
Stephanie Danler
Melissa Febos
Cheryl Strayed
Brene Brown
Elizabeth Gilbert
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In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Stochl. Emily is a writer, climate activist, and host of the Pre-Loved Podcast. We discuss ethical and sustainable fashion, thrifting, life in Iowa, and community.
Where to Find Emily:
Instagram: @emilymstochl
Blog: BrumeandDaisy.com
Twitter: @EmilyMStochl
Podcast: Pre-Loved Podcast
Newsletter: The French Press
Patreon: Pre-Loved Patreon Community
GoodReads: Emily Stochl
Support the Garment Worker Protection Act:
PayUpFashion Petition
Organizations:
Garment Worker Center
Remake
Sunrise Movement
Books:
All We Can Save by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson
Politics is for Power by Eitan Hersch
Articles:
Twilight of the Ethical Consumer by Elizabeth Cline
What It’s Like To Live In A City That’s Had 3 ‘Once In A Lifetime’ Climate Disasters In 12 Years by Emily Stochl
Authors:
Elizabeth Cline
Naomi Klein
Podcast:
Conscious Chatter - The Root Series
TV Show:
The Good Place
In this episode, I'm joined by Alexa Friedman. Alexa is a fellow UConn alum and PhD candidate at the Boston University School of Public Health. We discuss her path to her PhD program, the COVID-19 pandemic, and identity.
Where to find Alexa:
Instagram: alexafriedman
Twitter: lexafriedman
Medium: alexafriedman.medium.com
Books:
The Power of Habit - Charles Duhigg
A Field Guide to Grad School: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum - Jessica McCrory Calarco
TV Show:
Survivor
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In today's episode I'm joined by Kashia Dunner. We discuss career changes, boundaries, therapy, and hobbies as an adult.
Where to find Kashia:
Instagram: kash.ia
Twitter: kashia
Website: kashiadunner.com
Newsletter Sign Up
New York Times Article: A Reckoning with Race to Ensure Diversity for America's Face Abroad
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In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, Ellie Woodard. Ellie is a fellow UConn alum and social worker. We discuss her social work journey, living with chronic disease, and friendship.
Where to Find Ellie:
Instagram: elliewoodard_
Books:
Art and Power of Acceptance by Ashley Davis Bush
Podcast:
Mentally Flexible with Tom Parkes
Shows:
Grey's Anatomy
In this episode I'm joined by Julie Marino. Julie is a recent graduate of the University of Connecticut. We discussed graduating during the pandemic, finding your career path, and navigating friendships in your twenties.
Where to find Julie:
Instagram: julie_marino
How to Support Julie:
Donate to UConn's Office of First Year Programs & Learning Communities to benefit the Academic Achievement Center
Books:
The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller
Shows:
Schitt's Creek
Podcast:
Crime Junkie
In this episode I'm joined by Franchesca Kuhney! Franchesca is a Clinical Psychology PhD Candidate in Chicago.
Where to Find Franchesca:
Twitter: @fkuhney
Books:
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Movies:
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
One Night in Miami
TV Show:
Dave
Music:
Day Dreaming by Aretha Franklin
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In this episode I'm joined by writer, dancer, yoga instructor, and sustainability advocate, Maia Welbel!
Where to find Maia:
Instagram: mwelbel
Website: maiawelbel.com
Newsletter: plant matter
Yoga: Schedule
Closed Loop Cooking:
Instagram: closedloopcooking
Website: closedloopcooking.com
Newsletter: CLC Weekly
Echo Modern Dance Collective
Instagram: echo.modern.dance
Website: echomodern.dance
Articles:
Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered
We All Deserve Healthy and Affordable Food by Moji Igun
Renewal Mill Article on Closed Loop Cooking
Organizations/Businesses:
Renewal Mill
Upcycled Food Association
Cherry Bombe
Podcasts:
Who Weekly Podcast
Books:
Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E.Schwab
Give People Money by Annie Lowrey
YouTube Channel:
Smarter by Nature TV
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In this episode, I'm joined by my friend, neighbor, and colleague Kerry. Kerry is the face behind the Instagram account Kerryout_delivery!
Where to find Kerry:
Instagram: kerryout_delivery
Podcasts: Hidden Brain
Books:
The Souls of Yellow Folk by Wesley Yang
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Instagram Accounts: twaydabae
DMV Restaurants:
Rose Avenue Bakery
Bakeshop
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In this Valentine's Day/self love-themed episode, I'm joined by my good friend and coworker, Kelly Klein!!
Where to Find Kelly:
Instagram: kelllyklein
Podcasts:
MOOD with Lauren Elizabeth
Absolutely Not with Heather McMahan
The Skinny Confidential
Good Influence by Gemma Styles
Books:
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Big Friendship by Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow
Shows:
Love Island UK
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In this episode I'm joined by Emilie Hebert, soon-to-be registered dietician and owner of Emilie Eats! Emilie Eats is a plant-based food, nutrition, and lifestyle blog.
Where to Find Emilie:
Instagram: emilieeats & thefoodblogacademy
Blog: www.emilieeats.com
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/emilieeats
Mentions:
New Orleans Youth Alliance
One Part Podcast
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In this episode, I am joined by Libby Rasmussen! Libby is a DC-based social media director and the creator behind Libby Living Colorfully.
Where to Find Libby:
Instagram: libbylivingcolorfully
Blog: www.libbylivingcolorfully.com
Disco Ball and Daisy Chain Shop: Etsy
Instagram Accounts:
shannonclaire
DC Things:
walkwithlocals
N Street Village
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In this episode, I'm joined by Maggie of coffeeandcardio. Maggie is a writer, photographer, and content creator living in Seattle, Washington.
Where to Find Maggie:
Instagram: coffeeandcardio
TikTok: therealcoffeeandcardio
Blog: www.coffeeandcardio.space
Instagram Accounts:
chinaealexander
Podcast Episode:
Radio Cherry Bombe - Advocating for Accessibility with Lakshmee Lachhman-Persad
Seattle Recommendations:
La Marzocco
Sea Wolf Bakers
Mamnoon
Homer
RiverWalk
West Point Lighthouse at Discovery Park
Support:
The Loveland Foundation
Real Rent Duwamish
National Parks Land Acknowledgement
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Nicole Hellthaler. Nicole is a social justice activist, former teacher, yoga instructor, and National Program Manager of the Prison Yoga Project.
Prison Yoga Project:
Website: https://prisonyoga.org/
Instagram: @prisonyogaproject
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prisonyoga
Donate: https://prisonyoga.kindful.com/
Videos:
Nicole's "The Yarn" Storytelling Video
Books:
My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
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For today's episode I'm joined by my sister, Camille AKA Cami/Cam. This episode is a light-hearted discussion about 2020, her recent college graduation, and what Cami is looking forward to in the upcoming year.
Follow Camille on Instagram: Camillewis9 & camscarbsandcocktails
Instagram Accounts:
Half Baked Harvest
Books:
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Wow, No Thank you by Samantha Irby
Shows/Movies:
The Undoing
The Sopranos
Grey's Anatomy
Little Fires Everywhere
Big Little Lies
We're the Millers
Last Christmas
Happiest Season
Knives Out
Podcasts:
Office Ladies
Call Your Girlfriend
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In this episode, I'm joined by Karina Carlson. Karina is the founder of WellRead. We discuss entrepreneurship, mental health, changing life plans, and more. Make sure to follow WellRead and subscribe to their newsletter!
Where to Find Karina & WellRead:
Instagram: thisiswellread & karina__carlson
Website: www.thisiswellread.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thisiswellread
Twitter: www.twitter.com/thisiswellread
Books:
Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
Maybe you Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino
Podcasts:
Where Should We Begin? by Esther Perel
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This episode, I am joined by my boyfriend, Ryan. Ryan is an avid reader, history lover, runner, and my quarantine companion/roommate.
Where to Find Ryan:
Instagram: Ryans_reads
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58476912-ryan-nary
Books:
People's History of the United States - Howard Zinn
The FBI and Martin Luther King, Jr. - David Garrow
Declarations of Independence - Howard Zinn
Whiteout: The CIA, Drugs and the Press - Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair
Bookstores:
McKay Used Books
Lost City Books
Kramer's
Second Story Books
Book Barn
Chop Suey
Angel City Books & Records
Antique Shops:
Fox Den Antiques
Treasure Box Thrift and Consignment
Williamsburg Antique Mall
Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram at @thatsmytruthpodcast.
During today's episode I'm joined by my good friend, Court Youngbar. Court is a public health professional and writer. We discuss her writing, challenging family relationships, and leaving a relationship that you know isn't right for you.
Where to Find Court:
Instagram: Carolina_poetry
Thought Catalog: Court's Page
Books:
The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
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During today's episode, I'm joined by Jolie and Sophia of the Anxiety Marketplace! Anxiety Marketplace is an Instagram account and community that allows users to buy and sell used clothing.
Where to Find Anxiety Marketplace:
Instagram: Anxiety Marketplace
Website: https://www.anxietymarketplace.com/
Shops:
Esoteric Décor
Universal Standard
People:
Katie Sturino
Ann Friedman
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On today's episode, I'm joined by Marisa Romano. Marisa is an engineer with many creative hobbies living in Seattle, WA.
Where to Find Marisa:
Instagram: swiss.ris & sweetnessdaily
Email: marisaeromano@gmail.com
Instagram Accounts
twiggsstudios
karlawelchstylist
beerbottles_chainsaws
Website
Repeller (formerly known as Man Repeller)
Clothing Brands
Girlfriend Collective
alder apparel
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On today's episode, I'm joined by Georgie Morley. Georgie is a photographer and podcaster living on Nantucket in Massachusetts.
Where to Find Georgie:
Instagram: georgie.morley, georgiemorleyphotography, galpalspodcast, & greyladygirl
Website: georgiemorley.com
Podcasts: Gal Pals & Chasing Joy Podcast
Instagram Accounts
CoffeeBae97
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On today's episode, I'm joined by Sarah Kamya, a school counselor and founder of the Little Free Diverse Libraries initiative. Through Little Free Diverse Libraries, Sarah purchases books written by and about Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) from Black-owned bookstores to diversify Little Free Libraries.
Where to find Little Free Diverse Libraries
Instagram: Little Free Diverse Libraries
Amazon: Little Free Diverse Libraries Wishlist
Little Free Libraries
Little Free Library Map
Books
The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett
I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness - Austin Channing Brown
The Sun is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon
Party of Two - Jasmine Guillory
Clap When You Land - Elizabeth Acevedo
Tallulah The Tooth Fairy CEO - Dr. Tamar Pizzoll, Illustrated by Federico Fabiani
Becoming - Michelle Obama
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations about Race - Beverly Daniel Tatum
So You Want to Talk about Race - Ijeoma Oluo
Bookstores
Uncle Bobbie's - Philadelphia, PA
Strand Bookstore - New York, NY
On today's episode, I'm joined by Kat Conn. Kat is a seasonal National Parks employee, avid hiker, and photographer.
Where to Find Kat
Instagram: katconn
Email: katconnphoto@gmail.com
Podcasts
She Explores
Underneath it All
The Hike Podcast
Backpacker Radio
YouTube
REI | Miranda in the Wild
Books
A Walk in the Woods - Bill Bryson
The Hour of Land - Terry Tempest Williams
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For the first That's My Truth's episode, I'm joined by Olivia Bonnanzio. Liv is an accountant, fitness instructor, and content creator living in San Diego area.
Where to Find Liv
Instagram: liveandbwell and _livlit
Instagram Accounts
The Well Necessities - LisaHayim
Constancely Eating
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Welcome to the That's My Truth Podcast! The That's My Truth podcast features conversations about everything from careers, wellness, friendship, social issues, and beyond. Tune in each week to hear conversations inspired by challenges experienced during my twenties. Don't forget to follow me on Instagram at @thatsmytruthpodcast.