The Honesty Experiment

Feel like your past keeps showing up in your relationships, your work, or the way you talk to yourself? In this raw and real episode, Eric sits down with Dallas Collis, a man who faced down childhood trauma, addiction, the loss of his marriage, and cancer all in one year; only to come out the other side sharper, stronger, and finally free. They unpack the hidden trauma most men carry, how it leads...

Attention First Responders! In this vulnerable episode of The Honesty Experiment , Jason Prayson, a former firefighter and cop shares his powerful story of overcoming trauma and embracing emotional vulnerability as a man. Jason, a mountain of a man, opens up about the loss of his father as a child, the emotional weight of his career, and how unresolved trauma impacted his mental health and relatio...

Surviving trauma is just the beginning, true healing requires self-discovery, resilience, and the right tools. In this episode of The Honesty Experiment , Anne-Marie opens up about her journey through intergenerational trauma , the struggles of living with CPTSD , and the coping mechanisms that helped her reclaim her life. She shares how Stoicism , journaling , music , and self-reflection became p...

In the latest episode, Jay opens up about his journey of overcoming trauma rooted in abandonment from his adoption. Jay shares how his trauma shaped his relationships, particularly with women, and the healing work he has done through therapy and self-reflection. He highlights the power of vulnerability, the importance of daily resilience-building practices, and the role of forgiveness in personal...

Forged Through Adversity: JB’s Journey from Trauma in Childhood, Special Operations, and Beyond In this episode, JB shares his extraordinary transformation from a childhood spent in group homes to serving in the military’s special operations community. His path was anything but easy—navigating the instability of the system, facing trauma head-on, and developing the mental toughness needed to survi...

In this episode of The HIT Podcast , Eric deposes Andrea, a former educator turned entrepreneur and Online Business & Social Media Strategist. Andrea shares her powerful journey of escaping childhood trauma and domestic violence and then rebuilding her life through financial independence. She opens up about the lasting impact of childhood trauma, navigating an abusive relationship, and the dee...

In this episode of The Honesty Experiment, Eric and his wife, Susanna, dive deep into the complexities of trauma, self-awareness, and healing. Together, they unpack how past experiences shape daily interactions, relationships, and parenting. Susanna opens up about her personal journey, childhood influences, and the lasting effects of past relationships, while Eric shares his own struggles and the...

In this powerful episode, therapist and holistic coach Brinn Langdale opens up about her journey of overcoming childhood sexual abuse by her brother and the deep self-exploration that led her to healing. She shares how trauma shaped her perception of herself, the moment everything started to make sense, and the tools she uses to help others break free from their own pain. Brinn dives into the impo...

Rising from the Ashes – Ryan’s Journey of Healing and Self-Love In this deeply personal episode, Ryan opens up about his journey of healing from childhood trauma, including physical and sexual abuse; and the lasting effects it had on his mental health and relationships. He shares how hitting rock bottom in 2016 became the turning point that led him to self-love, resilience, and transformation. Rya...

In this powerful debut episode of The HIT Show , from The Honesty Experiment , attorney and trauma survivor Eric Ruth sits down with Nicole Harmony , a trauma-informed holistic practitioner dedicated to helping others heal from stress, chronic pain, illness, anxiety, and depression. Nicole specializes in integrating and healing the "little one" inside all of us—the part responsible for sabotaging...

In this first episode of The Honesty Experiment , I lay it all out. No filters, no excuses—just the truth. For years, I was the master of self-deception. I lied to others, but more than that, I lied to myself. I built a life on stories that weren’t real, excuses that kept me stuck, and a victim mentality that let me avoid the hard work of change. It wasn’t until I faced myself—ruthlessly—that I fi...