S1.E10: My Favorite Sister
Description
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 talks
How Mom's memory is now collaborative - distributed among family and friends who hold pieces of her story
The way Mom rearranges memories to fit emotional truth: she might not remember the facts, but she remembers the feelings
Why Sandy's final words matter: even as details fade, Mom knows she is loved and that Sandy is important
Listener 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 books
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. If you’d like to support the podcast, you can buy Beth a coffee 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” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com
Licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0
“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu
Licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
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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.
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