Skip to content
The Honesty Experiment podcast artwork

PODCAST · education

The Honesty Experiment

by Eric Ruth

Radical honesty. Real transformation.Most people live their lives avoiding the hardest conversations—the ones they need to have with themselves. The Honesty Experiment is a raw, no-BS journey into self-discovery, where we strip away the excuses, confront our own lies, and get to the root of what’s holding us back. Hosted by Eric Ruth, author of Ruthless and founder of The Honesty Experiment, this podcast explores the power of journaling, self-inquiry, and wisdom to create real, lasting change.

Publisher-supplied feed metadata · PodParley refreshed May 25, 2025 · Source feed

Episodes

  1. HIT with Dallas (childhood trauma, cancer, alcoholism, divorce)

    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…

    more
  2. HIT with Jason (father killed young, own PTSD as a LEO, and surviving a coma)

    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…

    more
  3. HIT with Anne-Marie (childhood abuse by intergenerational trauma))

    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…

    more
  4. HIT with Jay (abandonment after adoption)

    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...

  5. HIT with JB (childhood institutionalization)

    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…

    more
  6. HIT with Andrea (alcoholic parent & domestic violence relationship)

    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…

    more
  7. HIT with Susanna Miller (emotional neglect) and Eric Ruth (childhood trauma)

    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...

  8. HIT with Brinn (sexual assault by brother)

    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...

  9. HIT with Ryan (childhood sexual abuse by parent)

    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...

  10. HIT with Nicole (emotionally unavailable father)

    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…

    more
  11. Intro to The Honesty Experiment

    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...

Type above to search every episode's transcript for a word or phrase. Matches are scoped to this podcast.

Searching…

We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.

No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.

Showing of matches

No topics indexed yet for this podcast.

Loading reviews...

ABOUT THIS SHOW

Radical honesty. Real transformation.Most people live their lives avoiding the hardest conversations—the ones they need to have with themselves. The Honesty Experiment is a raw, no-BS journey into self-discovery, where we strip away the excuses, confront our own lies, and get to the root of what’s holding us back. Hosted by Eric Ruth, author of Ruthless and founder of The Honesty Experiment, this podcast explores the power of journaling, self-inquiry, and wisdom to create real, lasting change.

HOSTED BY

Eric Ruth

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Honesty Experiment have?

The Honesty Experiment currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Honesty Experiment about?

Radical honesty. Real transformation.Most people live their lives avoiding the hardest conversations—the ones they need to have with themselves. The Honesty Experiment is a raw, no-BS journey into self-discovery, where we strip away the excuses, confront our own lies, and get to the root of what’s...

How often does The Honesty Experiment release new episodes?

The Honesty Experiment has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

Where can I listen to The Honesty Experiment?

You can listen to The Honesty Experiment on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.

Who hosts The Honesty Experiment?

The Honesty Experiment is created and hosted by Eric Ruth.
URL copied to clipboard!