Hosted by Julie Hest · 🇺🇸 US · EN-NZ · 43 episodes
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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
Julie Hest hosts Unabridged You, a society show with 43 episodes published.
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. But what if the stories of
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. Breathwork has been mentioned by se
This episode is a table of contents for Season Three to Date. The links for the similar episodes for Season One and Season Two are as follows Season One: An Update, A conclusion and a Plan (7min) https://www.buzzsprout.c
We open this episode with our guest's thoughtful words — a reminder that pain is never just physical, and never just medical: “You can’t separate the social aspect of being human from the personal experience of pain beca
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 previou
Twenty-five years after their last conversation, Julie reconnects with an old classmate, whose story of reconnecting to her a Māori cultural roots and understandings of matakite offers a powerful lens on identity and bel
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step away from the noise of daily life and experience a silent retreat? To remove all distractions and responsibilities and simply be with yourself? Earlier this year, I at
In the previous episode we spoke with Edward about Resilience, Parenting, Happiness and Values. We shared a formula for happiness: When what you personally feel, think, say and do are in harmony. All the ideas discussed
What if we treated Resilience like a muscle and realised it is something we need to help our kids strengthen? In this episode, Edward Haarmans, a coach, consultant, keynote speaker and parent among many other roles, join
What does it mean to look for the answer? When I turned 42, I couldn’t help but wonder if this was the year it would all click — the age where everything made sense. After all, 42 is famously “the answer to life, the uni
What does it take to turn rock bottom into a turning point? For Melanie Wert, online personal trainer and life coach, the answer was realizing that no one else could make lasting changes for her — she had to do it hersel
In this episode, Elsa joins us via zoom from France. Else begins by sharing her story about how this chapter of her life, where she is becoming unabridged, starts with the death of her father. We go on to have an 'emotio
Ronni was the first ever guest on Unabridged You, and he is back in this episode to share his conversation and storytelling skills with us and help me explore my thoughts about the concept of Unabridged. This is Episode
In this episode our guest is Arjen Barel: storytelling coach and director of the Storytelling Centre in Amsterdam. Arjen shares part of his story as well as his experience with story to weave together a potent understand
As Season Three is about to begin next week this is a wee reminder of how we got here and what Unabridged You is all about. Remember to like, follow and share Unabridged You wherever you feel comfortable, that way you wi
This episode is a summary of the episodes from this season and shares a little about the podcast plans for the future. We will be back for Season Three but can't give a re-start date just yet. Remember to like, follow an
In this episode Margie Breault shares her story which starts with a disconnect from self, limiting beliefs and self destructive behavior. Then she is introduced to energy medicine and finds a new path. Margie takes time
In this episode Laura Rubin shares her story and her guidance on living a life you design and choose as opposed to floating along with the current. After years of following society’s check boxes, Laura found herself trap
In this episode, Vanessa, an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist shares her story and motivation for the Life Skills for Mental Health and Wellbeing programs she has developed for primary schools. She shares
In this episode Dawn, nurse practitioner, creative artist, author and host of the podcast Catch Some Soulshine shares her story and how creativity can light a path to help your soul shine when life's darkest moments hit.
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