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The Truth Is with Kathryn Flaschner

Kathryn Flaschner
Self-Discovery
Personal Growth
Creativity
Identity
Mindfulness
Writing
Curiosity
Trust
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Acting
Surrender
Mental Health
Meditation
Career Change
Burnout
Rest
Artificial Intelligence
Friendship
Culinary Arts
Meaningful Relationships

The truth is something we all carry, but don’t always speak—or step into. The Truth Is explores what becomes possible when we do, with ourselves and with each other. Hosted by Kathryn Flaschner, it’s a space to listen more closely, trust what we know, and find our own way forward. Each week, we explore what opens through honesty: deeper connection, greater clarity, and a life that feels real. New ... more

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We're revisiting this conversation from October 2025 because hearing Joanne speak is the jolt of conviction we all need.

This week on The Truth Is, Kathryn sits down with Joanne Molinaro — or as many know her, The Korean Vegan — a New York Times bes... more

We're revisiting this conversation from October 2025 because it's stayed with us — and we think it will with you too.

John Markland is a highly respected director, screenwriter, producer, and acting teacher, and the founder of The Markland Studio, w... more

Romance author Joss Richard joins us this week to talk about what happens when something that's lived quietly inside you for years finally asks to be shared.

We talk about the leap from corporate to a creative life, how writing fan fiction became he... more

If you missed this one when it first aired in October 2025, here's your moment.

Kathryn sits down with her sister, Alyssa Flaschner, for a conversation about paying attention to what makes us feel alive, and how change really happens: not all at onc... more

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Alyssa Flaschner
Alyssa Flaschner, chef and culinary student turned restaurant professional
My Loup, Philadelphia; culinary career transition
Episode: Alyssa Flaschner: Find the Thing That Makes You Come Alive (Encore)
Jedidiah Jenkins
Author and public thinker; discussion guest
Author (books), speaker
Episode: Jedidiah Jenkins: The Authority of Your Own Questions (Encore)
Kate Boyer
Stunt performer and actor
The Truth Is with Kathryn Flaschner (guest on episode)
Episode: Kate Boyer: If I Don't Go Now, I'm Never Gonna Go — On Stunt Work, Self-Trust, and Doing It Afraid
Wilfredo Perdomo
Founder of Destino, a wellness-focused hospitality and lifestyle concept
Destino
Episode: Wilfredo Perdomo: Building a Business Is a Spiritual Experience — On Taking a Faithful Leap and Finding Your Destino
Charlotte Jackson
Card-deck creator, private chef, coach, and founder involved in Reading Rhythms and Candid
Entrepreneur and creator
Episode: Charlotte Jackson: Trust Falling With the Universe — On Dreaming Vaguely and Following Your Fun-tuition
Kate Mueller
Los Angeles–based installation artist
Independent artist
Episode: Kate Mueller: Nature Can Hold All of Our Differences — On Coffins, the Camino, and Awe
Corey Thibodeau
Founder of West Side Yoga; former corporate professional turned studio owner
West Side Yoga
Episode: Corey Thibodeau: When You Stop Forcing It
Wade Brill
Mindfulness coach and author of 100 Mindful Moments
Mindfulness coaching; Author
Episode: Wade Brill: We Have One Mind, One Body, One Life
Stacey Lindsay
Author and journalist featured in the book about women in their 40s
Episode: Stacey Lindsay: This Life, Your Life, Belongs to You

Host

Kathryn Flaschner
Host of The Truth Is

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Such a breath of fresh air

    Kathryn does such a beautiful job of creating conversations that get to the heart of each persons journey. Her guests all bring a level of thoughtfulness and introspection that help me get curious about what’s true for me too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustBCurious
    United States8 months ago
  • Cuts out the noise

    I am a habitual podcast listener and I have loved adding The Truth Is into my rotation. Kathryn does such a beautiful job of steering thoughtful, considered conversations with compelling guests. Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sbc1892
    United States10 months ago
  • Energizing

    Love this podcast. The storytelling is honest, relatable and energizing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    suzzzzzze!
    United States4 years ago
  • Beautiful podcast

    Thoughtful, kind, open, & honest conversations. A must listen for everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    natalialima53
    United States4 years ago
  • Beautiful articulation and message

    Lovely conversations to listen to. It feels like I’m in Kathryn’s living room and a part of these vulnerable, expansive conversations. She reminds me of Brene Brown and I’m glad to have found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alyssa Flash
    United States4 years ago

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John Markland: The Truth Beneath the Identities We Build (Encore)
Q: What brought you to teaching acting and to making it your life's work?
The blend of practical and artistic impulses, plus experiences with mentors like Sandra Seacat, showed me that I could use acting as a vehicle for self-exposure, self-knowledge, and helping others become more authentic through the craft.
John Markland: The Truth Beneath the Identities We Build (Encore)
Q: What's something about how you grew up that helps us understand who you are today?
Growing up across many towns and countries forced me to adapt, blend in, and become a kind of detective of behavior; this shaped my sensitivity to identity and the craft of acting, teaching me to uncover what lies beneath performance.
Stacey Lindsay: This Life, Your Life, Belongs to You
Q: Can you describe the inception of the book and how the proposal evolved?
The author explains that the book began from a desire to explore reinvention in the 40s, then the proposal shaped itself around key life elements; faith and structure came from listening to conversations with women and weaving those themes into a digestible non-fiction format.
Kate Mueller: Nature Can Hold All of Our Differences — On Coffins, the Camino, and Awe
Q: How did the coffin parties come about, and what did they reveal about people's relationship to death?
Coffin parties happened organically as the coffin drew curiosity and conversations; people would share intimate life experiences, use it as a space to discuss endings, relationships, and mortality, and it became a catalyst for meaningful dialogue beyond surface-level small talk.
Megan Hellerer: When Achievement Stops Working — Reorienting Around Curiosity
Q: And so I'm curious to ask you how you feel like that bubbled up in you as you were running this experiment of what not to do.
It started as a self-centered question about what I wanted, but it grew into recognizing a broader pattern: many people were miserable in search of a more aligned path, and there had to be a third way beyond leaning in or stepping out. This led to the discovery of Directional Living and a commitment to guiding others with curiosity rather than fixed destinations.

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The show centers on candid conversations about truth, personal growth, and living with intention. Episodes frequently explore vulnerability, authentic career pivots, creativity, mindfulness, and community—often through the lens of entrepreneurship, arts, leadership, and wellness. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on practical wisdom, habits for sabbaticals and self-discovery, and a warm, introspective tone that invites listeners to assess their own beliefs and choices. The format often pairs thoughtful guests—from writers and artists to founders and mindfulness coaches—with a focus on honest storytelling, vulnerability, and actionable takeaways that feel usable in daily life or professional journeys.

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1. Alyssa Flaschner
2. Jedidiah Jenkins
3. Kate Boyer
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5. Charlotte Jackson
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7. Corey Thibodeau
8. Wade Brill

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