Say What Is Truth

Patricia and Joni talk dating, body image, causing drama, creating boundaries, toxic relationships, close-knit families, being in a religious minority, Lent, and attitudes toward sex.

Stacy and Joni talk losing a spouse, pitiful eyes, dating as a widow, remembering Matt, new identities, therapy, cancer scares, the Council of Dads, and talking to the dead.

Mike and Joni talk audiology and surgery monitoring, being happy, falling in love with your best friend, serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, dads, out-of-body experiences, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and gardening.

Sariah and Joni talk losing a sister and niece, brothers on the spectrum, couch-cushion horses, miracle jobs, husband finding, foot-zoning, small-town living, hating winter, postpartum doulas, car accidents, PTSD, and therapy.

Mindi and Joni talk large families, being the good girl, getting married young, other people's opinions, depression and anxiety, counseling, cockroaches, when God seems silent, being Adam, self-confidence, and the next right thing.

Ron and Joni talk bone cancer, growing up without a mother, finding where you belong, never getting a motorcycle, ATVs, college days, being a cow match-maker, losing a spouse, marriage advice, being integral to a community, communication styles, and learning from loved ones.

Jen and Joni talk college memories, cockroaches, hard choices, Deaf culture and education, grammar police, perfectionism, reality vs. perception, Daith piercings, Supraventricular Tachycardia, "health problems," and the power of prayer.

Jeff and Joni talk sending kids to college, losing a parent, when peace doesn't come, circles of grief, mourning with those that mourn, parents who date and remarry, transcending orthodoxy, following heart and conscience, and house renovations.

Marci and Joni talk Depression, ADHD, medication vs. holistic remedies, allergies, deciding how to talk about church stuff, LDS garments, church leaders behaving badly, belief in Jesus Christ, knowledge vs. faith, and Heavenly Mother.

Liz and Joni talk having a mom who leaves, the joy and stress of motherhood, connecting to emotions through music, choosing Mormonism, playing string bass, child yoga, high creativity, bipolar disorder, Black Lives Matter, and the art of wearing glasses.

Jon and Joni talk family, missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, defining truth, comfort vs. growth, faith transitions and their effects on a marriage, choosing questions over answers, parenting, and clinical anxiety.

Larissa and Joni talk growing up in Ohio, finding your style, being an entertainer in the time of Covid19, making decisions, meeting your match, baton-twirling, gymnastics, hip replacement, not desiring children, and connecting with the divine.

Laurence and Joni talk being a second wife, poverty, physical and sexual abuse, court cases, resilience, leaving your family behind, mindful healing, life in Dubai, photography, finding your person, moving to America, and reconciliation.

Robyn and Joni talk TCH, moving across country, New Orleans beignets, Yellowstone in winter, being single and dating, being molested as a child, energy work, learning differences, and forgiveness.

Jeanie and Joni talk making potions, remembering our mothers, teenage memories, faith journeys, why the Temple is complicated, marriage, compromises, children with autism, and spiritual premonitions.

Allison and Joni talk mid-life marriage and pregnancy, baby daddies, the effect of addiction on a marriage, online dating, choosing kindness, parents with Alzheimers, trying to fit in at church, weight-loss surgery, self image, and societal perceptions.

Malayna and Joni talk river-rafting, bugs and reptiles, seeking adventure, wanderlust, finding your companion, being a granola, science and religion, whether or not to have kids, and foreign exchange students.

Facil and Joni talk heritage, the gift of prescience, dance careers, Michael Jackson impersonating, failed relationships, having a child taken, joining the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, marriage, cancer, moving to America, descending from kings, and Black Lives Matter.

Cameron and Joni talk college days, growing up gay and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, going on 52 dates in a year, the benefits of therapy, the Festival of Trees, the Pillsbury Bake-Off, becoming a foster parent, adoption, and coming out.

Becca and Joni talk wisdom teeth, the benefits of crying, finding contentment on low income, losing parents, honoring parents, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, traveling, and writing a book.

Dav and Joni talk Covid-19, college days, being a flight attendant, being single at 44, the travel bug, Scotland obsessions, and communing with the spiritual realm.

Michael and Joni talk teaching German to kids, the Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square, writing novels, poems, and lyrics, discerning guidance from the Divine, being driven, finding your place, and raising kids with different abilities.

Piper and Joni talk marriage and divorce at 19, the pull to volunteer, being a surrogate, surviving and parenting during a pandemic, growing up in a pocket of diversity, and ethics vs. religion.

Twitch and Joni talk brain injuries, brain tumors, seizures, serving a mission in the same town your family lives, finding love, shoplifting, car accidents, and recognizing miracles.

Maddie and Joni talk finding your place in your family, Depression, suicidal ideation, choosing to be single, dating in the computer age, body neutrality, and almost dying in the Grand Canyon.

Ashley and Joni talk being short, widowhood at a young age, moving through grief, following your feelings, choosing remarriage, pursuing a music career, and becoming a lawyer.

Jenn and Joni talk Bipolar Disorder, delusions, divorce, losing your faith, finding your peace, and writing a novel.

Richie and Joni talk persona as protection, church excommunication, first and second marriages, perceived expectations, and work as pain avoidance.

Marcia and Joni talk Russian orphanages, cleft palettes, surprise adoptions, finding your voice, standing up for yourself, and re-establishing connections.

Alex and Joni talk German education system, genderqueer identity, moving to America, failed relationships, successful relationships, and getting published.

Kim and Joni talk cultural black sheep, cognitive dissonance, following your heart, interfaith marriage, marathon running, and international travel.

Billie and Joni talk lasting joys, long marriages, facing death, life lessons, and mother/daughter heart-to-hearts.

Mercedes and Joni talk writing, depression, bad luck, special needs kids, infant loss, and the horror genre.

Cami and Joni talk faith journeys, gender roles, transgender kids, and dealing with unexpected turns in the paths of life.

Kyle and Joni talk brushes with death, parenting, depression, suicidal ideation, extreme sports, and wild stunts.

Sarah and I talk food addiction, 12 step programs, The Biggest Loser, car accidents, infertility, and adoption.

Terra and I talk writing, determination, leaving religion at an early age, pulmonary embolism, kidney disease, and the voices in your head.

What is "Say What Is Truth?" Joni Haws introduces herself and her podcast to the world! Say What is Truth is conversations with real people about life's defining moments, trials, failures, transitions and successes.