Unabridged You

Greetings and welcome to Unabridged You, the podcast that holds space for you to be you. We’re not focused on societal roles or job titles; instead, we explore your unique stories, experiences, life lessons, and passions that contribute to the unabridged version of you. Each week, we sit with remarkable individuals from diverse backgrounds. Guests include storytellers, artists, adventurers, environmental activists, and community builders — people who have carved their own paths in life. In a world where we often feel compelled to prioritize certain aspects of ourselves over others, Unabridged You was created to honor your genuine self and acknowledge your many dimensions. Through these conversations, we also explore how living more authentically can support resilience, wellbeing, and mental health. Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unabridged_you Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnabridgedYou Webpage: https://unabridgedyou.buz

Unabridged You is a society podcast hosted by Julie Hest, with 43 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Julie Hest hosts Unabridged You, a society show with 43 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling - Joy Persaud

  Mar 9, 202645 minS3

  <p>Many people believe their life isn’t interesting enough to be written down. They assume that stories belong to famous people, public figures, or those who have achieved something extraordinary. </p><p>But what if the stories of everyday lives are just as powerful—perhaps even more so? </p><p>In this episode of Unabridged You, Julie speaks with biographer, ghostwriter, and journalist Joy Persaud, founder of the<b> I Have A Story Project</b>, about the power of capturing the stories we often overlook—our own. </p><p>Joy has interviewed well-known figures as well as people whose stories m...

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  Episode #14

  Breathwork as a Bridge: Alan Dolan of Breathguru

  Feb 23, 202650 minS3

  <p>In this episode of Unabridged You, Julie sits down with UK-based breathwork facilitator, trainer and founder of Breathguru, Alan Dolan to explore the depth and integrity of breathwork. </p><p>Breathwork has been mentioned by several guests on this podcast as a powerful part of their journey toward becoming more authentic and unabridged. In this conversation, we go deeper. </p><p>Alan shares how he first came to breathwork over 22 years ago — long before it entered mainstream wellness spaces — and why he continues to choose this work today, explaining that it is not a trend but a powerful tool. </p><p>At...

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  Episode #13

  Season Three to Date

  Dec 1, 202512 minS3

  <p>This episode is a table of contents for Season Three to Date.</p><p>The links for the similar episodes for Season One and Season Two are as follows</p><p><br/></p><p>Season One: An Update, A conclusion and a Plan (7min) </p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271523/episodes/14302181</p><p><br/></p><p>Season Two: Season Two Wrap-up (6min)</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271523/episodes/15331397</p><p><br/></p><p>If you would like to connect with Unabridged You, you can do so through these links:</p><p>Website: https://unabridgedyou.buzzsprout.com/ </p><p>Fa...

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  Episode #12

  Rethinking Pain: From Medical Problem to Human Experience with Laura Rathbone

  Nov 24, 202552 minS3

  <p>We open this episode with our guest's thoughtful words — a reminder that pain is never just physical, and never just medical: </p>“You can’t separate the social aspect of being human from the personal experience of pain because it touches on all of those sides of ourselves… Pain is such a complex phenomenon.”<p><br/>Laura is a pain clinician and educator who approaches pain through a whole-person lens. In this conversation, she gently expands the way we think about pain, inviting us to step beyond the usual medical framework and consider pain as a deeply human experience — one shaped by...

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  Unabridged You

  Standing in Her Story and Harnessing Joy - with Alicia

  Nov 17, 202544 minS0

  <p>In this powerful follow-up episode, Alicia returns to share her personal story — a story marked by dark chapters, deep resilience, and a fierce commitment to choosing joy. Building on the themes introduced in the previous conversation, Alicia opens up about navigating neurodivergence, assault, life-threatening illness, unsafe relationships, and the complexities of becoming a mum.</p><p>Through it all, she has shaped a life grounded in purpose, cultural connection, and the desire to uplift others.</p><p>Alicia speaks beautifully about finding strength through her Māori culture, the Kaupapa Māori approach to walking alongside someone in their heal...

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