logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2020
33m 21s

Holding on to Joy

American Public Media
About this episode

We're revisiting the first episode of Truth Be Told to take on one of the biggest questions of our time: How can I feel joy when the world is burning?

We've witnessed uprisings demand justice for Black lives; we're still living in the grips of a pandemic that is disproportionately hurting communities of color, and every industry is being held accountable for racial justice. It feels like the world is unraveling – and yet we still want to laugh, dance, and love. Truth Be Told’s host Tonya Mosley travels to her hometown of Detroit to talk with her grandmother, Ernestine Mosley and New York Times best-selling author adrienne maree brown. The three women share captivating conversations and life lessons on how we all can and should cultivate joy.
Episode transcript: https://rb.gy/e1ik4k

Up next
Jul 2020
Friendship: The Other Love of Your Life
This week we’re talking about friendships - how to make them better, if it's okay to take breaks and when emotional labor becomes too much. Tonya Mosley is joined by ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ hosts Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. They share what it was like to write a co-memoir calle ... Show More
29m 31s
Jul 2020
Together Apart: Redefining Home
How do we fight an enemy like COVID-19 without the power of physical connection - the very force that has bolstered us through tough times in the past? That is the question we are unpacking in this week's episode, prompted by our very own host, Tonya Mosley. She talks with two fr ... Show More
28m 24s
Aug 2020
Under One Roof: Doing The Best We Can
There's no right way to parent during the pandemic. Everyone's situation is unique, which is why we asked two Wise Ones to join us this week to answer your questions about parenting during this tricky time. Nancy Redd, author and mother, and Wajahat Ali, New York Times contributo ... Show More
38 m
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2023
Loving and Leaving
The Buddhist and Astrologer discuss events in their lives that have questioned what the point of life is about. They go over theories of emotional development and talk about the blossoming potential relationships have with self reflection. Sotce goes over her bad days and Sarah t ... Show More
36m 55s
Jul 2024
is she “wise” or just traumatised?
tail spinning
40m 2s
Jul 2024
How To (Realistically) Romanticise Your Life
tail spinning
27m 34s
Sep 2022
We Contain Multitudes
In an era dominated by labels, how can we fully embrace the nuances of being human? This hour, TED speakers share ideas for reconciling conflicting emotions and circumstances to make art and find joy. Guests include authors Gabby Rivera and Susan Cain, musician and podcast creato ... Show More
49m 38s
May 2022
People Peopling
In today's episode we get a little more serious. We discuss depression, big brand accountability, Britney Spears and some thoughts on the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade. Today's Spill The Tea topic? Tattoos! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva ... Show More
56m 19s
Jan 2024
Ep. 223 - When it's really over
Join me in this episode as we unpack a pivotal coaching session, where one remarkable client grappled with the concept of closure and moving beyond an on-again, off-again relationship. Discover the journey of self-discovery and empowerment as we explore the fears that often ancho ... Show More
15m 29s
Mar 2025
Friendship, Narcissism, Family and Letting Go
On this week's episode, we dive into the complexities of friendships, boundaries, narcissism, and emotional resilience. We discuss the fine line between being supportive and being emotionally drained, the role of victimhood in interpersonal conflicts, and the challenges of dealin ... Show More
33m 41s
Aug 2023
Ep. 202 - 3 truths about your breakup
<p>In today's episode we unravel the complex tapestry of breakup truths. In a world where perception shapes reality, discover how to find solace and strength through embracing contradictions. Breakup Coach Dorothy introduces the concept of "living in the AND," where opposing trut ... Show More
12m 45s
Nov 2023
True Lies
This week, the fellas are back discussing Alenka Zupančič's Problemi essay, 'Lying on the Couch'. How does the psychoanalytic framework allow us to make sense of culture and lying, what is the asymmetry of a truth and a lie, and what did we think of the new Beatles song? Mike is ... Show More
38m 42s