The Truth Be Told Podcast

Episode 11: Authentic Expression, Romanticizing the Everyday & Doing the Thing with Emily Shimwell

In this episode of Truth Be Told, I sit down with Emily Shimwell, founder of Dine Wilder, for a conversation on authentic expression, human connection, community, and what it really means to romanticize your life. Emily shares the heart behind the spaces she creates and why her work is rooted in feeling first, not just aesthetics. We talk about moving through the world in a way that feels honest and unapologetic, why community is something we actively build, and how the smallest everyday moments can become the most meaningful when we stop overcomplicating them. This conversation is a reminder to trust yourself more, care a little less about getting it “right,” or what other people think, and lean further into what makes you feel alive. In this episode, we talk about: * authentic expression and what it really looks like in everyday life * building real community beyond the buzzword * creating spaces that foster belonging, safety, and connection * romanticizing the everyday and finding magic in the mundane * doing the thing before you feel fully ready * why feeling matters more than perfection You can find Emily at: Instagram: @_emily_wilder_  and @dine.wilder You can find me @natassia_valli Follow along for updates and trailers @tbtpodcast_

Episode 10: Mediumship, Spirit Signs & Our Loved Ones We Still Feel with Lisa Crichton

Season 2 of Truth Be Told opens with a powerful and deeply personal conversation about the unseen world around us. I sit down with Lisa Crichton, a medium who works as a bridge between loved ones in spirit and those still here in the physical world. Together we explore what it means to stay open to signs, how intuition often begins in childhood, and the ways our loved ones continue to communicate long after they’ve passed. Through personal stories, spiritual insights, and honest reflection, this episode invites listeners to consider that connection doesn’t end when someone leaves the physical world. This conversation moves between the mystical and the practical, while offering both comfort and curiosity for anyone who has ever felt that a loved one might still be close. Where can you find Lisa: @northvanmediumlisa on Instagram You can find me @natassia_valli Follow along for updates and trailers @tbtpodcast_

Episode 09: Intuitive Living, Seasonal Resets & Making Your Home a Sanctuary with Kate Van Horn

In this episode of Truth Be Told, I sit down with intuitive reader, spiritual mentor, and author Kate Van Horn for a grounded conversation on intuition, ritual, and the spaces we live in. Together, we explore the relationship between our inner world and our outer environment, how the body, aura, home, and even digital spaces mirror what’s happening beneath the surface. Kate shares why decluttering is often the first and most important step in energetic shifts, not for aesthetic reasons, but as a way of grieving old identities, regulating the nervous system, and creating space to breathe. This conversation moves gently between the practical and the intuitive: from seasonal resets and simple rituals that support sensitive souls, to tarot as a roadmap rather than a prediction tool. Kate also offers insights on energetic hygiene, clearing stagnant energy, and why intuition becomes louder when we finally give ourselves room to hear it. In this episode, we explore: * The connection between your inner world and your physical space * Decluttering as a form of emotional and energetic release * Rituals that support intuitive living (without becoming performative) * Tarot as a roadmap for embodiment and decision-making * Nervous system safety, energy sensitivity, and clearing stagnant energy * Seasonal resets and preparing for what’s next About Kate Van Horn Kate Van Horn is an intuitive reader, spiritual mentor, author of The Inner Tarot, and a guide for intuitive living. She supports clients in reconnecting with their intuition through ritual, space awareness, and tarot as a tool for self-trust and clarity. 🔗 Learn more at katevanhorn.com 📖 Substack: Intuitive Living 📱 Instagram: @kate.van.horn You can find me @natassia_valli Follow along for updates and trailers @tbtpodcast_

Episode 08: Anxious? Avoidant? Or Just Human?: Attachment Healing, Self-Worth & Somatic Tools with Mariana Jimenez

In this episode of Truth Be Told, I sit down with Somatic Attachment Coach  Mariana Jimenez (@commitmenttogrowth) to explore what it really means to feel safe in love, starting with your relationship to you. Together, we unpack how healing anxious attachment and people-pleasing begins in the body and how nervous system work, emotional safety, and boundary repair can shift your patterns in love and connection. We also talk about what it means to honor the avoidant too, not to excuse poor communication, but to understand how different attachment styles cope, protect, and disconnect in relationships. This conversation is raw, soul-led, and rooted in compassion for your inner child, your future self, and even the parts of you still learning how to receive healthy love. Mariana can be found: Instagram: @commitmenttogrowth 30-day Free Trial inside my Sisterhood, Belong: https://belong-sisterhood.circle.so/belong-sisterhood-membership-trial [https://belong-sisterhood.circle.so/belong-sisterhood-membership-trial] You can find me @natassia_valli Follow along for updates and trailers @tbtpodcast_

Episode 07: From 9-to-Should to 9-to-Aligned: Human Design as a Map back to Self with Mindy Crawford

In this episode of Truth Be Told, I sit down with Human Design reader and energy guide Mindy Crawford to unpack what it means to truly understand your design and how knowing your energy type can bring you back home to yourself. We talk about Mindy’s personal journey of leaving a misaligned career, navigating motherhood while disconnected from her truth, and finally discovering how her Generator design gave her the permission she didn’t know she needed. This episode is for anyone stuck in the “shoulds,” questioning their career path, or wondering why they feel drained instead of lit up. It’s a soft but powerful conversation about healing, trusting yourself again, and remembering you’re allowed to feel good in your life. We cover: * Mindy's personal journey from disconnection to alignment through Human Design * What it actually feels like to live your design  * De-conditioning from people-pleasing, overachieving, and "doing it all" energy * The difference between mental vs. embodied decisions and how to trust your sacral * Parenting and partnerships through the lens of Human Design * Real-life examples from Natassia’s chart  Mindy's Work and Where to find her: 9 to Aligned Membership: https://www.mindycrawford.ca/9-to-aligned-membership [https://www.mindycrawford.ca/9-to-aligned-membership] Free Report + Audio Series: https://www.mindycrawford.ca/free-guide-and-audio [https://www.mindycrawford.ca/free-guide-and-audio] Biz IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindycrawfordhumandesign [https://www.instagram.com/mindycrawfordhumandesign] Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindyacrawford/ [https://www.instagram.com/mindyacrawford/] You can find me @natassia_valli Follow along for updates and trailers @tbtpodcast_