Unwritten

Thomas
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A space for deep conversations, and living a wholesome life. Hosted by a Navy vet with a passion for holistic wellness, fitness, psychology, and purpose-driven living, we dive deep into the beauty of life that often go unspoken. We embrace the struggles, celebrate the growth, and explore what it means to live with intention and passion. If you're seeking clarity, connection, or just a moment of peace—your story is still being written. Stay Curious and Keep Going! - Thomas 🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube: @UnwrittenPodcast 📸 Follow on Instagram: @the_unwrittenpodcast 📩 theunwrittenpod@gmail.com

  1. 5h ago

    Battling Addiction, Adopted and Still Hustling - Tywin Kalandyk - #164

    Born addicted to drugs and alcohol. Taken into foster care. Adopted. Tywin shares how he turned that start into drive, left a full-ride scholarship, built businesses from nothing, and now trains men to take full ownership of their life. Born addicted & foster careSearching for bio family & forgiving his motherAbandonment (even with parents present)Why most people never do real personal developmentFaith, emptiness, and why success still feels emptySports, college, and walking away from a full rideFrom jobs to entrepreneurshipTraining men: body, vices, accountabilityKids with multiple women – the hardest lessonBiblical marriage, soul ties & why women peak at 20 Chapters: 0:00 Born addicted & foster care2:40 Adopted by a Caucasian family3:50 Searching for bio family & forgiving his mother6:40 Abandonment (even with parents present)12:40 Why most people never do personal development15:00 Faith, emptiness & why success still feels empty17:00 Censorship, free speech & conspiracy theories24:10 Sports path, college recruiting & walking away from a full ride31:30 From jobs to entrepreneurship33:00 Training men: body, mindset & accountability35:00 How to overcome vices (the real first step)1:10:00 Accountability, no excuses & kicking people out1:36:00 Therapy vs getting to the real root1:45:00 Biggest regret & biggest impact on his life1:54:00 Kids with multiple women – the hardest lesson2:01:00 Biblical marriage, soul ties & why women peak at 202:06:50 Ideal life if money and time were unlimited2:09:00 His 3AM daily routine

    Battling Addiction, Adopted and Still Hustling - Tywin Kalandyk - #164

  2. Aug 3

    A Clown on Deaths Door - Eddy Smits - #163

    Eddy Smits spent years as a hospital clown working with terminally ill and palliative children. What he learned in those rooms became a complete philosophy for living — about authenticity, honesty, resilience, human connection, and real success. In this conversation we talk about: • How to walk into the hardest rooms in life• Why connection must come before comedy (or performance)• The difference between being a clown and acting like one• Why honesty (even when it hurts) builds stronger people• The danger of shortcuts and blueprints• Why most fears are taught, not real• Human connection in a world obsessed with AI and automation• Why you need the downs to experience the highs. This is one of the most honest and grounded conversations we’ve had on Unwritten. Chapters: 00:00 – The quote that started everything04:00 – How Eddy became a hospital clown08:30 – Connection before comedy17:00 – Honesty that actually helps people grow28:00 – Spirituality, God & the circle of life38:00 – How Model C was written40:00 – What Model C really means50:00 – What it means to truly live52:00 – The dehumanization of modern life (AI & automation)01:09:00 – Can a clown be taken seriously?01:14:00 – Why shortcuts almost never work01:18:00 – The only two real fears we are born with01:23:00 – Where Should We Begin?01:26:00 – Biggest regret01:31:00 – Who made the biggest impact01:38:00 – The hardest lesson learned01:43:00 – You need the downs to get the highs

    A Clown on Deaths Door - Eddy Smits - #163

  3. Jul 23

    I Had a Spine Tumor in Med School – Then Rewired My Brain - Anne Alex- #162

    How This Doctor Used Neuroplasticity to Rebuild Her Life Anne Alex recently graduated medical school in Germany — after surviving a vertebral tumor that nearly collapsed her spine, three surgeries, chronic pain, panic attacks, and years of bullying. She shares how the experience shattered her perfectionism, forced her to question the medical system she was training in. And led her to practical neuroplasticity, visualization, and self-empowerment tools she now teaches in her book and courses. We dig into:• Growing up in a tiny German village → exchange year in Ohio → med school burnout• The exact moment a tumor rewrote her priorities• Why she refused antidepressants and muscle relaxants for chronic pain• Practical neuroplasticity: how to catch negative thought loops and rewire them• Multi-sensory visualization that actually works (beyond basic affirmations)• Building the bridge between conventional medicine and complementary approaches• Her book on self-empowerment and the online course she’s creating If you’ve ever felt trapped in a system that prioritizes performance over health, this episode is for you. Timestamps / Chapters 0:00 – Cold open: The tumor that changed everything1:00 – Growing up in a small German village + bullying3:40 – Exchange year in Ohio & the best year of her life8:00 – “I can count the days on two hands I enjoyed med school”12:30 – Bulimia learning & problems with the medical system15:00 – Conventional vs complementary medicine16:30 – Refusing long-term drugs for chronic pain22:00 – Who she was before vs after the tumor (the A+ meltdown story)28:00 – Building the bridge + her book on neuroplasticity & self-empowerment36:00 – Practical neuroplasticity: catching & redirecting thoughts41:00 – Why affirmations often fail + multi-sensory visualization technique46:00 – Manifesting, synchronicities & why she no longer believes in coincidences Follow Anne & her work: anne.m.alexFollow on IG @the_UnwrittenPodcastRate & review on Spotify/Apple — it helps more people find conversations like this. Stay Curious and Keep Going.– Thomas

    I Had a Spine Tumor in Med School – Then Rewired My Brain - Anne Alex- #162

  4. Jul 13

    New Thought Saved Me From Depression… But It’s Also Culty -Brian Black - #161

    Brian Black shares his powerful journey from depression, isolation, and church trauma to healing through New Thought spirituality and positive music. Honest talk about the movement’s inspiring side — and its culty realities. Topics: Church trauma, New Thought explained, culty aspects, boomer gatekeeping, positive music, mindset shifts. Guest: Brian Black – DJ, New Thought advocate, and creator of uplifting music experiences.

  5. Jul 9

    From Fixed Mindset to Growth: My Story - #160

    Feeling stuck in a fixed mindset? This episode is your guide to real change. I open up about my Navy years — deployments, depression, toxic relationships, and that lost feeling — and walk you through how I flipped the script into a growth mindset. You’ll learn:• The core differences between fixed and growth mindsets• Practical steps I took (reflection, reading, going back to school for psychology)• How to reframe your past and see challenges as opportunities No matter where you are right now, you can change. Every day is a new chance to build something better. Action Step: Take 10 quiet minutes today and ask yourself where you’ve been operating with a fixed mindset. If this episode helped you, please leave a review — it helps grow the show and reach more people who need these conversations. Stay curious. Keep going. Peace. Tags:fixed mindset to growth, how to change your mindset, growth mindset, mindset shift, carol dweck, personal growth podcast, navy veteran, psychology, self improvement, overcoming depression, unwritten with thomas malpass, thomas malpass podcast, mental growth, purpose driven

  6. Jul 7

    Spiritual Acupuncture, Qi Mastery & Releasing Trauma: How Emotions Block Your Body's Energy - Banya Lim - #159

    Discover how emotions create physical blockages in the body, the power of spiritual acupuncture, Qi flow, meridian work, and practical tools for trauma release and inner freedom. Banya Lim shares her healing journey, family legacy of healers, and the Qi Mastery system that blends ancient wisdom with modern awareness. Thomas also explores his own goals around the podcast and PsyD path, leading to a powerful live coaching moment on breaking through self-sabotage and accessing freedom. This conversation blends psychology, spirituality, energy work, and real-life application—perfect if you're seeking mind-body-spirit healing and deeper peace. 👉 Banya's Website & Clarity Sessions: banyalim.com Rate, follow, and share if this resonated — it helps more people discover these conversations. Stay curious. Keep going. ✨ Timestamps00:00 Intro & North Korea Context06:30 Banya’s Healing Journey & Family Legacy09:00 Spiritual Acupuncture & Mind-Body-Spirit Connection12:00 Bladder Meridian, Fear & The Spine18:00 How Acupuncture Unblocks Qi22:30 Anger, Liver/Gallbladder & Physical Sensations26:00 Addiction, Family Responsibility & Collective Healing35:00 Energy Follows Your Mind + Qi Hai (Sea of Energy)42:00 Banya’s Depression & GI Healing Story52:00 Thomas’s Podcast & PhD Goals – Inner Freedom Exercise01:10:00 How Deep Will You Go? Card Game01:23:00 Biggest Regret & Final Wisdom01:40:00 Closing Thoughts

    Spiritual Acupuncture, Qi Mastery & Releasing Trauma: How Emotions Block Your Body's Energy - Banya Lim - #159

  7. Jun 25

    10 Years of Failed Traditional Medicine: Dr. Nancy Beliveau on Functional Medicine, Trauma & The Optimal Daily Routine - #158

    Dr. Nancy Beliveau was ignored and gaslit by traditional doctors for over 10 years with hormonal issues — until she was diagnosed with hormonal cancer. Instead of just masking symptoms, she found a functional & holistic doctor who got to the root cause. She overcame cancer, avoided recurrence, and now helps thousands as a top-rated functional medicine practitioner.Dr. Nancy shares:• Her personal journey from being dismissed to becoming a leading voice in root-cause medicine• Why “healthy” in America often isn’t optimal• How trauma lives in the body (The Body Keeps the Score) + her and Thomas’s near-drowning stories• Non-dogmatic spirituality, intuition, and how Jesus’ teachings align with holistic healing• The real influence of Big Pharma on medicine, insurance & education• What Holistic & Functional Medicine actually are (mind-body-spirit + root cause)• Her synchronicity-filled “Perfect Day” routine for optimal health (sleep, morning sun, grounding, electrolytes, play & recharge)• How to find purpose, quiet the noise, and choose your hard• One big change she wants to see in the world + free resources to start your healing journeyThis episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unseen by the medical system, struggles with chronic symptoms, or wants practical + spiritual tools for true wellness.🎙 Full episode resources & Dr. Nancy’s free weekly masterclass: holisticwholenessinstitute.com Timestamps:00:00 Intro & Journey into Holistic Medicine02:00 Being Gaslit for 10 Years + Cancer Diagnosis08:00 Trauma Stories & The Body Keeps the Score18:00 Spirituality & Non-Dogmatic Faith29:00 Holistic vs Functional Medicine Explained32:00 Her Perfect Wellness Day Routine48:00 Purpose, Passion & Quieting the Noise55:00 One Change the World NeedsSubscribe for deep conversations on psychology, wellness, relationships, purpose & rewriting your story.#FunctionalMedicine #HolisticHealing #RootCause #DrNancyBeliveau #CancerSurvivor #PerfectDayRoutine #TraumaHealing #MindBodySpirit

    10 Years of Failed Traditional Medicine: Dr. Nancy Beliveau on Functional Medicine, Trauma & The Optimal Daily Routine - #158

  8. Jun 4

    Unlock Your Full Voice: 5 Elements Framework to Speak with Power, Presence & Authenticity - Barbara McAfee - #157

    Unlock the full power of your voice with Barbara McAfee, voice coach, singer, and author of Full Voice. In this powerful conversation on Unwritten with Thomas Malpass, we break down her 5 Elements Framework (Earth, Fire, Water, Metal & Air) so you can speak with more authority, passion, empathy, clarity, and playfulness. Whether you struggle with projection, feel “soft-spoken,” or want to communicate with more presence and connection, this episode gives you practical tools you can use immediately. We also dive deep into voice shame, Jungian psychology, shadow work, community singing, the singing resistance movement, grief, cold plunging for discipline, and why your voice might be the missing piece in your personal growth. If you’ve ever felt like your voice doesn’t match who you really are inside, this one’s for you. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Who is Barbara McAfee (02:30) Her Early Voice Struggles & "Dying" While Singing (05:00) Journey from Jazz Singer to Organizational Development (08:45) Parallel Lives: Artist vs Professional World (11:00) The 5 Elements Framework Explained (13:30) Earth Voice: Grounding, Authority & Saying No (15:45) Fire Voice: Passion, Presence & Taking Up Space (18:00) Water Voice: Empathy, Apologies & Heart Connection (20:15) Metal Voice: Cutting Through Noise Without Strain (22:30) Air Voice: Wonder, Playfulness & Childlike Energy (25:00) How Full Voice Changes Everyday Life & Communication (29:00) Thomas’s Personal Voice Story & Projection Struggles (36:00) Cold Plunging, Discipline & Handling Road Rage (43:00) Jungian Psychology, Shadow Work & Collective Unconscious (48:00) Song Inspiration: "I Wish That I Could Show You" (53:00) Power of Community Singing & Oral Tradition (57:00) Singing Resistance Movement & Healing Through Song (01:02:00) Comfort Choir: Singing for the Dying & Grief (01:08:00) How Grief Changes Your Perspective on Life (01:13:00) Regrets, Healing & Advice to Younger Self (01:18:00) Biggest Impact in Life & Final Wisdom (01:25:00) Where to Find Barbara & Closing Follow Unwritten with Thomas Malpass for raw conversations on psychology, spirituality, healing, purpose, and the unwritten chapters of life. Rate & review the show if this episode helped you — it helps more people find it. Watch the full video version on YouTube for Barbara’s TEDx talks, books, and music links. TEDx Talk – Bringing Your Full Voice to Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze763kgrWGg TEDx Talk – How Oral Tradition Singing Helps Us Live & Work Better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrRQulQnaoQ Book – Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal Presence Book – Vocal Intelligence: Leading with Vitality, Presence, and Impact (New) Music on Bandcamp: https://barbaramcafee.bandcamp.com/

    Unlock Your Full Voice: 5 Elements Framework to Speak with Power, Presence & Authenticity - Barbara McAfee - #157
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A space for deep conversations, and living a wholesome life. Hosted by a Navy vet with a passion for holistic wellness, fitness, psychology, and purpose-driven living, we dive deep into the beauty of life that often go unspoken. We embrace the struggles, celebrate the growth, and explore what it means to live with intention and passion. If you're seeking clarity, connection, or just a moment of peace—your story is still being written. Stay Curious and Keep Going! - Thomas 🎙️ Subscribe on YouTube: @UnwrittenPodcast 📸 Follow on Instagram: @the_unwrittenpodcast 📩 theunwrittenpod@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Thomas
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Thomas
  • Show Website
    Unwritten