Cosmetic Surgery Nearly Killed Me – Chasing Society’s Beauty Standards

Paula wanted the “perfect” body to fit society’s beauty standards — instead, cosmetic surgery took her to the edge of death… twice. In this powerful interview, Paula reveals how her heart stopped, how she watched doctors work on her body from above, and the life-changing lessons she learned about self-worth, acceptance, and living with purpose.

This is not just a story about cosmetic surgery gone wrong. It’s a raw, honest conversation about the dangerous pressure to look perfect, the truth about beauty standards, and how near-death can change your perspective on life forever.

If you’ve ever thought about plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, or chasing society’s idea of perfection — this is the video you need to see.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:38 Why Paula Chose Cosmetic Surgery
8:12 The Day Everything Went Wrong
18:25 Dying Twice
29:00 Watching the Doctors Work on My Body
40:01 Society’s Idea of Beauty
50:10 What Really Matters in Life

What does ADHD and autism burnout really feel like?

In this emotional episode of the Unscripted Podcast, we speak with Tania Gerard – a neurodiversity trainer, accessible marketing consultant, and award-winning speaker – who shares her raw and powerful story of navigating life with autism and ADHD, from masking to burnout, and eventually reclaiming her identity.

You’ll hear about:
• ADHD and autism in women
• The emotional toll of masking autism
• Late diagnosis of autism and ADHD
• The truth about neurodivergent burnout
• Identity loss, mental health, and recovery

This is a must-watch for anyone dealing with neurodivergent struggles, ADHD burnout, or the pressure of fitting in when you were never meant to.

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In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Tania Gerard – a neurodiversity trainer, accessible marketing consultant, and award-winning speaker – as she opens up about her lifelong struggle with ADHD, autism, and the emotional cost of constantly masking who she really was.

From childhood confusion to a late diagnosis, Tania shares how trying to “fit in” drained her mentally and emotionally. She speaks candidly about the moment she hit her limit – when burnout, shame, and silence became too heavy to carry.

This episode is more than a podcast. It’s a powerful reflection on what it means to be neurodivergent in a world that expects sameness.

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🎧 Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Opening Reflection
00:48 Introducing Tania Gerard
01:39 Early Signs of ADHD & Autism
03:12 Struggling to Fit In
05:30 Masking to Survive
08:01 The Emotional Cost of Hiding
10:27 Professional Success, Personal Burnout
13:45 Hitting a Breaking Point
16:04 Finding Language for Her Experience
18:50 The Power of Diagnosis
21:22 Reclaiming Her Identity
25:11 Advice to Others Hiding Who They Are
28:03 Final Thoughts & Message to Listeners

🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios

How He Managed Anger In A Broken Home | Left Home At 15 – Then Everything Changed

In this deeply powerful episode, we sit down with Harry Singha – a globally recognised speaker, humanitarian, and founder of leadership programmes for youth and business leaders. With over 35 years of experience, Harry opens up about his journey from surviving domestic violence and homelessness to becoming a mentor to thousands worldwide.

Growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, Harry shares how he channelled personal pain into purpose from a young age. His story moves from sleeping on the streets of London to creating transformational change through his
LIGHT process:
Let it out.
Initial meanings.
Greater meanings.
Honour Myself.
Thrive.

This is more than a podcast. It’s a masterclass in human resilience.

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🎧 Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Opening Reflection
00:52 Introducing Harry Singha
01:32 Surviving Domestic Violence
03:31 Leaving Home – The Breaking Point
04:59 Struggling Alone in London
07:00 Early Steps Toward Helping Others
08:58 Finding Meaning in Service
13:01 First Professional Break
19:57 Evolving as a Trainer and Speaker
24:06 Turning Pain into Power
27:10 “Let It Out” – Starting the LIGHT Process
29:56 Redefining Rock Bottom
30:47 Choosing a Higher Meaning
34:40 Honouring the Self
40:13 A Life of Service and Legacy
43:56 Final Thoughts & Words for the Listener

🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios

What happens when your appearance changes—but your purpose grows stronger?

In this powerful episode of The Unscripted Podcast, Amit Ghose sits down with Gillian Kgotla—a therapist, entrepreneur, digital creator, and motivational speaker—who’s been living with Parry Romberg Syndrome since the age of 12.

This rare condition caused facial atrophy on one side of her face, but it never stopped her from rising.

This isn’t just a story about a rare condition.
It’s a story of confidence, identity, and turning pain into power.

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💬 What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
• Living with a visible difference
• The emotional impact of Parry Romberg Syndrome
• Gillian’s journey from trauma to transformation
• Empowering others through entrepreneurship
• Reclaiming beauty, voice, and identity

Misdiagnosed, Grieving & Depressed at University

Carishma Patel opens up about her mental health journey — from depression and silent struggles at university to finding hope and healing through creative expression.

In this powerful episode of Unscripted, Amit Ghose sits down with Carishma as she shares how living with chronic pelvic pain, grief, and emotional trauma led to a period of self-isolation. Misdiagnosed with endometriosis and battling depression, she reveals how poetry became her outlet — and how speaking her truth helped her survive.

This is a story of vulnerability, recovery, and the strength it takes to be seen. Carishma also performs one of her original poems that reflects her path from pain to purpose.

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🎯 Topics in this episode:
depression recovery, chronic pain journey, healing through poetry, mental health at university, misdiagnosis story, invisible illness, creative coping, grief and healing, finding your voice, women’s health, identity and resilience

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🎙️ From Cerebral Palsy to CEO | Dr. Amo Raju OBE on Music, Identity & Disability Leadership | Unscripted Podcast.

An Unmissable Story of Confidence, Culture & Breaking Barriers

What does it take to rise from being bullied as a disabled child to becoming a CEO, musician and OBE recipient?

In this powerful episode of Unscripted, Amit Ghose sits down with Dr. Amo Raju OBE, born with cerebral palsy, to unpack a story of resilience, identity and ambition that defies stereotypes.

From singing in a Punjabi band to raising over £30 million as CEO of Disability Direct, Amo's journey is one of raw grit, healing, masculinity and leadership.

🎧 Why you should watch:

A deep dive into South Asian masculinity and therapy

Real talk on confidence, culture, and visible difference

Motivation for anyone who’s ever felt ‘different’

💬 Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 Overcoming Early Life Challenges
00:49 Intro to the Podcast & Guest
01:54 Dr. Amo Raju’s Background and Achievements
05:14 Childhood Struggles and Family Support
14:27 Facing Bullying and Finding Confidence
16:16 The Healing Power of Music
25:28 Struggles After the Music Career
26:55 Finding Purpose at Disability Direct
28:30 Becoming the CEO
29:36 Innovating Charity Funding
30:46 Leaving the Charity
33:30 Personal Battles and Therapy
35:50 Challenges of Masculinity and Therapy
39:21 Meeting My Wife
41:40 Reflections on Cultural Expectations
43:20 Future Plans and Motivations
47:04 Final Thoughts and Farewell

📚 Books Mentioned:
Walk Like A Man by Dr. Amo Raju – Buy on Amazon
Born Different by Amit Ghose – Buy on Amazon

💛 Sponsors & Credits:
Sponsored by: Tyler Grange – Purpose-driven storytelling
Special Thanks: Trudie Styler
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In the inaugural episode of 'UNscripted,' host Amit welcomes Oliver Bromley, who shares his powerful journey living with neurofibromatosis.

The conversation delves into Oliver's upbringing in South Africa, his experiences with bullying, and the supportive role of his family. Oliver discusses the significant impact of his father, who also had the condition, and the journey toward self-acceptance.

They also address a horrifying incident of discrimination Oliver faced at a restaurant in London, which led to his story going viral and becoming a voice for others with visible differences. Oliver also touches on his advocacy work and encourages others to share their stories, highlighting the importance of self-worth and acceptance.

Toward the end, Amit and Oliver discuss finding love despite their insecurities, and Oliver offers advice to his younger self.