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 sight
• Why emotional scar tissue can't form when memory fails - Mom experiences the shock of losing Dad fresh every single time
• The 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 torture
• Listener questions about family dynamics after Dad's death, whether Mom's busy church life masked symptoms longer, and managing sundowning
  

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

RATE & 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 loss
• The early warning signs the family missed - from copier confusion to hundreds of daily phone calls
• The 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 repeatedly
• The concept of "ambiguous loss" - grieving someone who's still physically present but psychologically fading
• Practical approaches to acceptance without surrender: living well alongside dementia's progression
• Resources and strategies that have helped Beth's family navigate this journey
  

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

RATE & 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 questions

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

RATE & 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.