Welcome back to the *Messy Truths Podcast*! Are you ready for episode 56? After an almost year-long hiatus, hosts Mar, Nesha, and Azar return for an eye-opening discussion about menopause. In this episode, Mar and Azar candidly share their experiences with perimenopause, diving into common symptoms such as weight gain, insomnia, depression, brain f…

The Messy Truths gang is back with episode 55 to end off 2023! Join Mar, Azar, and Nesha in a rollicking ride as Nesha takes the helm as games mistress with a riveting social card game called Do You Know Me. In this lively episode, Nesha fires off questions that peel back the layers of each hostess. For example, who's likely to have peeked into a p…

In the thrilling second installment of Messy Truths' "Top 20 Hip-Hop Songs", Azar, Mar, and Nesha return to unveil their top 10 hip-hop tracks. Azar and Nesha grapple with the impossible task of choosing their number one pick. Meanwhile, Mar remains steadfast in her conviction, as she reveals her top choice. The battle for supremacy rages on as the…

In episode 53, the Messy Truths Podcast takes listeners through a hip-hop time capsule! What happens when three passionate music enthusiasts attempt to curate their ultimate hip-hop playlists? The result is a rollercoaster of emotions, debates, and unforgettable tunes. Join Azar, Mar and Nesha as they celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with …

In this relatable 52nd episode of Messy Truths, join hosts Mar, Nesha, and Azar, all Gen Xers navigating the chaotic waters of work-life balance. As they share their diverse lifestyles and career obligations, you'll find yourself nodding along to their challenges, realizing you're not alone in the quest for equilibrium. Nesha, a disciplined teacher…

Please note that this episode contains discussions about death, and trauma surrounding grief and loss. If this could be triggering for you, please feel free to skip this episode. Welcome to Episode 51 of the Messy Truths Podcast. After a brief hiatus, the ladies are back with another raw and candid show. This time your hostesses talk about grief. N…

After a bit of a hiatus, the ladies are back to celebrate their 50th episode of the Messy Truths Podcast with their 1st Annual Messy Awards. This celebratory episode is not only the 50th, but it also doubles as a belated one year anniversary show since the ladies didn't celebrate their milestone in September 2022. Some of the honours handed out by …

On episode 49, the last one recorded from 2022, Mar joins the ladies remotely from Chicago to partake in another game edition of the Messy Truths Podcast. As usual, Nesha plays game mistress and presents a "tossed salad" of social card games to the crew. The ladies make the show even more fun by inviting special guests MIT Kem, based in Montreal, p…

Welcome to episode 48 of the Messy Truths podcast! In this episode, the ladies explore Reddit, one of Mar's favourite apps. Particularly the r/confessions subreddit where people unveil their most vulnerable confessions on the interweb. Nesha and Mar get vulnerable and give a confession of their own before they and Azar reads some salacious posts on…

In episode 47 of the Messy Truths Podcast, Azar, Mar and Nesha reflect on how they navigated their messy single lives as adolescents, and in their 20s, 30s and 40s. They also provide the results of their field research from speaking with younger people they know, and reveal what some of them require in a partner today. How long can you stay single?…

With so much social unrest in the world, the ladies felt compelled to dedicate episode 46 of the Messy Truths Podcast to the subject of revolutions. From the anti-government protests in Iran, to the Black Lives Matter movement, the ladies dive into what a revolution really means and how rights for one group sometimes results in the diminishing of r…

The ladies are back with special guest, Nikki, on episode 45 of the Messy Truths Podcast. Nikki is a seasoned celebrity makeup artist and skin care guru based in New York. She not only shares some funny and messy celebrity makeup stories, but she also provides insider tales about the makeup industry and essential skin-care tips for women and men, i…

Welcome back to another top 10 music episode of the Messy Truths Podcast. This week the ladies have curated a list of their favourite music to work out to and they play a variety of genres including Afrobeats, dancehall and EDM. Whether it's a warm up, weight training, dancing or running, the ladies have something for everyone. Their lists include …

Episode 43 of the Messy Truths Podcast is here! The ladies are back and get extra messy as they discuss the subject of f*ck boys vs. nice guys. Azar and Mar watched the reality TV show called F Boy Island. They were so excited they made Nesha watch it too. The result is a hilarious podcast review of the show and a candid conversation about each of …

This week's episode of Messy Truths is a sensual one, because the ladies talk all things somatic sex with very special guest Chiara who joined us from Italy. Chiara is the founder of www.IntimaSeeCoaching.com which is a somatic sex and intimacy practice based in the Netherlands, and she gets candid about dirty talk, touch and igniting senses to cre…

Foodies, unite! On this episode of Messy Truths the ladies discuss one of their favourite topics other than music, and that's food! The ladies kick things off by showing their appreciation for condiments including Lebanese garlic sauce, barbecue sauce and relish (7:52). They then turn their attention to Vietnamese food and what they consider some o…

Did you know amusement parks were created to turn Americans away from sexual sin? Did you also know that hens can prevent pregnancy from cocks? Tune in to these and other incredible fun facts in episode 40 of the Messy Truths podcast with Azar in NYC, Mar who recorded remotely from Chicago, and Nesha who recorded while packing to travel from Amster…

Get ready for a wild, music-themed game edition episode of Messy Truths hosted by Azar. This week, the ladies played Lyrically Correct, a black-owned, 90s and 2000s hip-hop and R&B trivia game that brought out the fiercest competition from all participants. The hostesses were joined by very special guest singer, songwriter and producer, August Rigo…

Welcome to another music-themed episode of the Messy Truths Podcast. In episode 38 the ladies give brutally honest reviews of a few newly released albums: Drake's Honestly, Nevermind; Giveon's Give or Take; Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers; and Jack Harlow's Come Home the Kids Miss You. Nesha joined the podcast from Amsterdam and unfo…

Listeners, be ready for a messy episode 37, because the ladies run through their worst and most hated things in life, and it gets pretty disorderly. This includes everything from the worst meals, to the worst travel experiences, to the ladies' opinions on the worst celebrities and music. Nesha, Azar and Mar go in! First, Nesha kicks things off with…

The ladies are back to offer some personal insight into all things adulting, especially for younger listeners. Loyal followers of the Messy Truths Podcast will recall the first "Adulting Is Hard" episode, where the ladies shared their impressions of what adulthood would be versus reality, and what life was like being the child of immigrants, career…

Nesha returns to the role of game mistress in this game edition of the Messy Truths Podcast. This time, the ladies play a social card game called Our Moments and reveal titillating details about themselves including the most surprising things that happened to each of them this year so far (15:49), big secrets about each of the hosts neither of them…

In this week's episode of the Messy Truths Podcast, the ladies tackle the subject of religious sects and cults. From NXIVM (11:45) to the Nation of Islam (14:50), and from Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple (23:00) to the Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, the ladies discuss these groups, their charismatic leaders and their philosophies. Nesha dives into wom…

The ladies are back with part two of their top 80s songs! This time they cover Pop, Reggae, New Jack Swing, Rock, Soul and House music from the period of 1985-1989. In this episode they play classic tracks from the likes of Whitney Houston, Janet and Michael Jackson, Super Cat, Al B. Sure, Sting, Fine Young Cannibals, Terence Trent D'Arby, Madonna,…

Get ready for a nostalgic episode of Messy Truths! This week, the ladies take listeners on a musical journey back to the 80s where they reveal their top 10 favorite songs. This was a rich, bold musical decade so in part 1 of this series the ladies cover music specifically from 1980 to 1984. Listen right to the end to hear some classic jams from Bob…

In episode 31, the ladies are joined by special guest and friend, Hiba, to discuss the subject of relocating to a new city and all the struggles that come with picking the right location, east coast vs. west coast life, culture shock, learning the local lingo and more. Hiba moved from Montreal to San Diego, and now to Philadelphia, the city of brot…

After a week away Nesha, Azar and Mar are back to reveal their most loved mobile apps they cannot live without. They cover everything from Apple Fitness and Headspace, to gaming apps like Nesha's favorite The Sims app, and Azar's latest obsession Cooking Madness. The ladies also divulge which apps they use for reviewing consumer products, small bus…

Your favorite podcasters are back with another top 10 show for your listening pleasure. This time instead of music, the ladies of the Messy Truths Podcast give you their top 10 TV shows from the last 12 years. Among some of the favorites are Evil Lives Here, Black Mirror, Atlanta, Working Moms, Paternity Court, I May Destroy You, The Affair, Power,…

Azar, Mar and Nesha tackle the subject of what women want in this episode recorded in honor of Women's Month. Listeners of all stripes will hear some statistics and advice about women, and might even learn a few things they didn't know before. Did you know that women have a higher threshold for pain compared to men (7:55)? The ladies tackle this bi…

In episode 27, Azar, Mar and Nesha give listeners some funny how-to tips on navigating some of life's messy moments. Among them are how to find a bathroom when driving short and long distances (5:45), how to break up with a toxic boyfriend (9:40), how to appease your kids after accidentally killing their pet (13:52), how to determine if you're a ho…

The ladies are back with episode 26 of Messy Truths where they talk all things travel given COVID-19 restrictions are finally being lifted. Ever wonder what it's like to use squat toilets, being non-white in Beijing or Guangzhou, breaking the law in Singapore, or visiting Islamic Republics? Listen right to the end to find out! The ladies get right …

Get ready for another hilarious edition of the Messy Truths Podcast where the ladies play a new social card game called Fluster! In episode 25, Nesha becomes the game master and asks Mar and Azar some questions that result in comical and provocative answers. We promise this episode will have you busting out in laughter. Among the questions Nesha po…

The ladies wrap up love month with special guest Charlene Douglas, the United Kingdom's leading sex and intimacy expert. In episode 24, the ladies and Charlene discuss everything from bad sex education (3:00), finding love on reality TV (13:00) and breaching sensitive sex conversations with a partner (28:45), to advice for parents wanting to reigni…

The love month continues! In honor of Valentine's Day this week the ladies unveil their top 10 love songs. Of course Mar, Nesha and Azar include Jill Scott, Jodeci and D'Angelo in their lists. They also get into music from Whitney Houston, Mista, Horace Brown, Kaytranada, Anthony David, Slum Village and much more. Are you enjoying Messy Truths? If …

Welcome to episode 22 of the Messy Truths Podcast where Nesha leads the show and explores the subject of horoscopes and the best astrological love matches. The ladies start off talking about the link between astrology, arranged marriages and matchmaking (4:35). Then Nesha reads the personality trait description of Libras (11:00), Geminis (18:28), a…

Valentine's Day is approaching and Messy Truths is kicking off a full month of love. To help celebrate the first of several love-themed shows this February, the ladies talk with special guest King Noire to discuss polyamory. King Noire is a master fetish trainer, adult educator and performer, entrepreneur, and he is polyamorous, which he defines at…

Welcome to episode 20 of the Messy Truths Podcast where the ladies reveal their most embarrassing moments. First of all, it's Dr. Nesha's birthday today! Secondly, get ready to laugh out loud! The stories revealed in this week's show are hella entertaining and involve everything from unintentional pee play (6:41), not just one (10:30) but two awkwa…

Messy Truths is back for 2022! Mar, Nesha and Azar kick off the year with a brand new, short episode all about setting personal goals. Share what your personal goals are with the ladies via social media. ********** IG: @messytruthspodcast Twitter: @MessyTruths #newyear #newyearnewme #goals #motivation #mindset #positivevibes #selflove #loveyourself…

Fun fact: this episode of Messy Truths Podcast almost didn't happen. But, the ladies came together for one last show of 2021 to discuss the topic of addiction! Today's episode is inspired by the TLC TV show My Strange Addiction. Some of the most popular episodes involve eating drywall, toilet paper, sand, and so much more (15:36). From eating disor…

From crossing state lines, to sailing, to being caught making out in cars, the ladies divulge the messy details about their best and worst dates. First let's preface this episode with two things: 1) Mar's internet sucked so she had technical difficulties, and 2) there was a quick dog fight at Azar's house. Now that those items are out of the way, g…

This week Nesha, Azar and Mar get very candid about plastic surgery procedures and the unrealistic beauty standards that women in North America adhere to. Get ready for messy discussions about waxing lady parts, microblading, mastopexy and, of course, BBLs. The ladies get right into how social media has contributed to distorted body images (4:00). …

This week the ladies celebrate reaching 15 episodes of the Messy Truths Podcast with a discussion about conspiracy theories. From QAnon to chemtrails to UFOs to hip hop illuminati, the ladies dive into all of these theories. Mar kicks things off with a brief explanation about QAnon (4:35) and Nesha educates listeners on why this group of believers'…

This week on Messy Truths, Nesha takes over the show and introduces a new card game called Convo And Chill. She asks Azar and Mar some controversial questions including whether you can be in love with two people at the same time (4:20), relationship deal breakers (9:16), whether it's acceptable for a partner to go through your phone (42:10), best b…

This week Messy Truths Podcast goes deep into the subject of dreaming. A recent study reports that 37% of people have been hit with pandemic dreams. If your nights have been filled with odd visuals of driving recklessly, having sex with random people, and being bitten by snakes, you're not alone! Tune in now to check out episode 13! Azar starts off…

The ladies are back and this week they reveal stories about how they got conned. Are you still trying to get back stolen money? Tired of fake government calls from people in call centers threatening to have you arrested? Or, were you jilted by a fraudster online? Well, this episode is for you! First, Nesha unveils how she discovered someone in the …

After recovering from the emotional breakup playlist episode, the ladies are back to talk about their best and worst life decisions, including a few moments of regret. Azar kicks things off by revealing one of her worst decisions as a child living in Dubai (9:30). Nesha holds firm in her decision about a bully from her childhood (11:20). Mar reveal…

In honor of Messy Truths' 10th episode, the ladies unveil their top 10 breakup songs. From The Foreign Exchange, to Brian McKnight, to Sade, to Tame Impala, Nesha, Azar and Mar share their most emotional and favorite music that spells heartbreak. Of course, Jill Scott and Jodeci are also on the list. ********** If you like this episode, you will li…

Is lying a necessary evil? Inspired by The Real Housewives of Potomac, the ladies from Messy Truths explore this subject over the course of one honest, laugh-out-loud episode. You don't want to miss this one! First, Azar spits some facts about lying, including that children lie as early as two-years-old (6:50). Mar admits to her history of lying (1…

Welcome to episode 8 where the ladies discuss all things social media. Ironically, this episode was recorded on the day Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram were down. Azar kicks things off by going right into the history of social media, and reminisces with Nesha and Mar about Friendster, MySpace and BlackPlanet (3:30). The ladies then divulge on some…

Today on episode seven of Messy Truths Podcast, Nesha, Azar and Mar discuss dating prison baes, and non-traditional methods of meeting romantic partners. The ladies kick off the show with some history on why the Upstate Correctional Facility (in Malone, New York) has a special place in their hearts and even read prisoner's letter on air (2:55). Nes…