Unbound with Beth Curry

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Through the Fog - For Caregivers & Loved Ones - Beth steps back to provide practical guidance for anyone walking this path. From recognizing when it’s time for more help, to communicating with someone who doesn’t recognize you, to setting boundaries without guilt.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:A comp card from 1992. Words in black magic marker. Seventeen, size 16, and walking anyway. Plus: a listener question about why judgment is coming whether I like it or not.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Beth arrives to find Mom barefoot in the hallway, fleeing from screams, terrified and refusing to enter her own room. A glimpse into the visceral fear that dementia creates, where familiar spaces become threatening and people become bad.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Beth shares what happened when she asked people to contribute stories about Mom for the book. The response wasn't what she hoped for, and adjusting those expectations felt like admitting failure.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:A Pause in the Journey - Beth steps out of the narrative to share what’s happening in real time. Mom is declining more rapidly, three bad visits in a row, and the book she planned to write is changing while she writes it. This marks a transition - from Part One: The Stories We Sought, to Part Two: The Journey We Found.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Different jobs. Different circles. Different love. Different everything. Which one is real life? All of them. None of them. Let’s talk about living different realities. And our faithful friend Jim has another question. ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:When Mom Couldn’t Help - Beth reads about the summer of 2005, when she needed her mother most but Mom was bedridden with a broken ankle. Brian’s life-threatening aortic dissection, a miracle pregnancy, and learning that love persists even when traditional expressions become impossible.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "My Favourite Sister" - Aunt Sandy's stories about Mom, from bathtub battles to road trip adventures to late-night talksHow Mom's memory is now collaborative - distributed among family and friends who hold pieces of her storyThe way Mom rearranges memories to fit emotional truth: she might not remember the facts, but she remembers the feelingsWhy Sandy's final words matter: even as details fade, Mom knows she is loved and that Sandy is importantListener questions about making major life decisions without Mom's guidance, how Willowgrove staff handle behavioral issues, and personal questions about Beth's writing journey, self-care practices, and upcoming booksCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 11: Beth reads about the summer of 2005, when she needed her mother most but Mom was bedridden with a broken ankle. Brian's life-threatening aortic dissection, a miracle pregnancy, and learning that love persists even when traditional expressions become impossible.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "The Space Between" - about the unique loneliness of having a mother who's still here but increasingly unreachableThe difference between sudden loss (Dad) and gradual loss (Mom): anticipatory grief means grieving constantly while they're still hereParenting Crue while feeling parentless - trying to give him enough mother-wisdom to last a lifetimeHow Crue processes loss through creativity: self-taught piano and scriptwriting as outlets for grief too big for wordsBeing the bridge generation: connecting children to grandparents they're losing piece by pieceListener questions about the ongoing choice of forgiveness and documenting Mom's creativity before it fadesCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 10: Beth shares Aunt Sandy's stories about Mom, watching as Mom tries to piece together memories of their sisterhood. Emotional truth persists even when factual memory fades.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Off Script Episode 2 - Questions answered, elbows examined, friendships explored, and the decades-old mystery of two people nobody seemed to miss—until someone finally did.ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)CONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of mental abuse, sexual assault, and infant death. This content may be triggering for survivors of abuse or those who have experienced pregnancy loss. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Please consider whether this is the right time for you to engage with this material, or listen when you’re in a supported and safe space.SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together. ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:​Content warning: This episode discusses sexual assault, psychological manipulation, and trauma​Beth reads "The Truth About Rainbows" - the story she kept secret for decades, finally shared with her parents in 2020​Why emotional memory survives when factual recall fails: Mom remembers Crue is a rainbow baby even as other memories fade​Finding cards Beth wrote during her darkest years - evidence of connection she didn't remember​The weight of secrets carried in a church community, and Mom's grace: "God's grace is bigger than secrets"​Listener questions about how long before Mom could retain Dad's death, and maintaining the daughter vs. caregiver boundaryCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 9: The Space Between - Beth reads about the unique loneliness of having a mother who's still here but increasingly unreachable, about parenting while feeling parentless, and about Crue learning loss far too young.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "Weather Balloons" - from Big Trout Lake meteorology to spontaneous poetry that still emerges despite dementiaWhy creativity survives when memory fails: the neuroscience of resilient artistic expressionThe caregivers who preserve dignity by meeting Mom where she is, not forcing her into our realityThe sixteen-hour loop after Dad died: discovering his death hundreds of times in a single dayListener questions about missing big family gatherings and managing embarrassment when Mom's filter failsCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 8: Beth shares the story she kept secret for decades, about trauma, survival, and the rainbow baby who brought healing. This is the heaviest chapter yet, but also one about finding light after years of darkness.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "Fading Echoes of a Vibrant Mind" - how Mom's world has contracted from commanding large events to shrinking from too much stimulationWhy the answer to "Can I come live with you?" has to be no, even when it breaks both their heartsThe difference between being a daughter and being a caregiver - and why maintaining that boundary protects their relationshipUnderstanding compassion fatigue: why recognizing your limitations isn't weakness, it's wisdomListener questions about choosing honesty versus kindness, managing filter loss in public, and the reality for staff handling sundowning hoursCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 7: Beth reads about mom growing up in Big Trout Lake and meteorology, spontaneous poetry that still emerges through the fog, the caregivers who truly understand, and the sixteen-hour loop of discovering Dave's death over and over again.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The first Off Script special: Beth Curry takes listener questions and gets personal. Featuring stories about grocery cart theft, trustworthy elbows, the worst advice ever received, and a 35-year relationship that defies explanation. Some answers are given. Some secrets stay buried. ABOUT UNBOUND: Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone. Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia) Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss) Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss) CONNECT WITH BETH: 🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com 📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry 💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889 📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW: Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcast BOOKS BY BETH CURRY: All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568 Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of Quiet CREDITS: - Host/Author: Beth Curry - Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions - Cover Art: Lucid Dreams Productions MUSIC: “Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0) “Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0) RATE & REVIEW: If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback.  © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "Warning Signs" - the 2018 family trips to Orlando and the Bahamas that seemed like comedy at the time but now reveal early dementia signs hidden in plain sightWhy emotional scar tissue can't form when memory fails - Mom experiences the shock of losing Dad fresh every single timeThe self-awareness paradox: how Mom fluctuates between knowing something's wrong and having no idea, and why that middle ground is its own form of tortureListener questions about family dynamics after Dad's death, whether Mom's busy church life masked symptoms longer, and managing sundowningCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 6: Fading Echoes of a Vibrant Mind - Beth reads about how Mom's world has contracted, why she can't say yes to "Can I come live with you?", and the difference between being a daughter and being a caregiver.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:Beth reads "Through the Fog: What Is Dementia?" - a comprehensive guide to understanding dementia beyond simple memory lossThe early warning signs the family missed - from copier confusion to hundreds of daily phone callsThe different types of dementia and why Mom was never officially "staged"Reading behaviors as communication: why Mom refuses baths, rummages through drawers, or asks the same question repeatedlyThe concept of "ambiguous loss" - grieving someone who's still physically present but psychologically fadingPractical approaches to acceptance without surrender: living well alongside dementia's progressionResources and strategies that have helped Beth's family navigate this journeyCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Episode 5: Warning Signs - Beth reads about the family trips that seemed like classic "Mom being Mom" adventures at the time, but in hindsight revealed the early warning signs hidden in plain sight. From broken ATMs in Orlando to unauthorized turtle viewing in Nassau, these stories now carry different weight.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

Thanks for sticking with us while we work out the kinks. Only one more episode before we are in the new studio space! SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together. ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:​Beth reads Chapter Two: "Little Things" - capturing her parents' love story and her mom's current reality at Willowgrove​The police escort incident that perfectly captured her mom's devotion to Dad​Thump-thump-thump-thump - the wooden stairs of childhood that still echo in muscle memory​Navigating her mom's shifting realities: "I hate it here" to "I really do like it here" in moments​The impossible question of honesty when truth means watching her mother's heart break repeatedly​Beth's psychology background both helps and hurts as she watches the progression she can predict but can't prevent​Listener questionsCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE: Through the Fog: What Is Dementia? - Beth steps away from the narrative to offer practical guidance about dementia itself - what it is, what it isn't, the early signs families often miss, and approaches that can help. A resource episode for anyone walking this path.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.

What happens when an award-winning author breaks free from the traditional audiobook format and invites you into the real, unfiltered stories behind the words?Welcome to Unbound, where books meet real life. Join Beth Curry as she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw personal experiences, hard-won lessons, and liberation behind every page. Starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things, Beth explores trauma, healing, dementia caregiving, family dynamics, and the messy, beautiful process of breaking free from expectations.This isn’t just storytelling, it’s a conversational journey through the moments that shaped the words. Raw, real, and completely FREE for everyone, because these stories should be accessible to all.New episodes released regularly. Subscribe now and break free together.“Stars in her Skies” by Scott Buckley | released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au🌐 www.authorbethcurry.com📧 unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.com☕ Support at ko-fi.com/unboundpodcast

SHOW DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author Beth Curry introduces Unbound - a podcast where she reads chapters from her non-fiction books and goes deeper, sharing the raw, unfiltered stories behind the words. This isn’t a traditional audiobook; it’s a free, conversational journey through trauma, healing, and liberation, starting with her internationally recognized book All These Beautiful Things. Beth explains why accessibility matters, who she is beyond her credentials, and invites listeners to break free from expectations together.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ABOUT UNBOUND:Unbound is where books meet real life. Award-winning author Beth Curry reads chapters from her non-fiction books and breaks free from the traditional audiobook format, diving deeper into the personal experiences, lessons, and liberation behind every page. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s free for everyone.IN THIS EPISODE:• Beth reads Chapter One: “Before” - the full chapter capturing her mom’s life before dementia• The challenge of separating actual childhood memories from stories she’s been told• How her mom’s changing versions of stories led Beth to question her own memories• The early signs they missed and why it felt safer to write them off as personality quirks• Mom’s poetry now versus then - capturing fragments that feel like the mother she’s always known• Listener questions from Linda, Marcus, and Jess about family dynamics, church work, and those crystal-clear moments that break through the fogCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: unboundwithbethcurry@gmail.comSUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee at:  ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other listeners find Unbound and contribute to broader conversations about all the topics I cover. NEXT EPISODE:Episode 3: The Monday Visits Begin - Beth moves into the real-time documentation of her mom’s dementia, reading chapter 2. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.