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

    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/

    1h 29m
  2. How to Transform Your Life Without Losing Your Peace - Mike Rosenburg - #156

    May 15

    How to Transform Your Life Without Losing Your Peace - Mike Rosenburg - #156

    Finding Purpose: Healing, Faith, and Returning to Passion Michael Rosenberg's high school football dreams ended when he dropped key passes. This moment haunted him for years. It led to an aimless path through college and a corporate sales job. However, around 2015, Rosenberg underwent a significant transformation. A trip to India opened his eyes to meditation, breathwork, and energy healing. These practices helped him face his past and heal. He also rediscovered his passion for life. He now views fear as a valuable guide and prioritizes fun and personal growth. Rosenberg shares his views on social media. He talks about the importance of faith and how crucial it is to control emotions. He shares travel stories and looks at how men can embrace vulnerability. Under the guidance of a therapist, he learned the power of self-love, which had a profound effect on his life. Chapters: 00:00 — High School Identity 00:42 — Football Dream Begins 01:54 — Friday Night Collapse 02:24 — Trauma After Benching 03:18 — Corporate Grind Years 04:22 — Awakening And Healing 06:02 — Pressure And The Script 13:37 — India Trip Catalyst 18:41 — Purpose Over Outcomes 30:47 — Faith And Spirituality 36:27 — Meditation And Inner Peace 45:43 — Emotional Control Tools 48:06 — Breathwork Grounding 48:56 — Plant Medicine Curiosity 50:12 — Find an Ally in Nature 53:24 — Ayahuasca Healing Purge 56:06 — Travel Highlights Abroad 59:02 — War Museums Reflection 01:03:00 — Compassion Over Division 01:07:03 — Faith Over Fear 01:13:59 — Facing Fear to Grow 01:17:53 — Body Energy Temple 01:23:01 — Regrets and Deathbed 01:26:26 — Therapist Changed Life 01:29:51 — Hard Relationship Lesson 01:34:12 — Dream Life and Retreats 01:36:53 — Men Vulnerability Spaces 01:39:28 — Final Advice and Outro

    1h 41m
  3. He Lost 176 Pounds at 70+ WITHOUT Diets or Exercise Plans – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything - #155

    May 1

    He Lost 176 Pounds at 70+ WITHOUT Diets or Exercise Plans – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything - #155

    Client dropped 176 lbs at 70+ with almost NO exercise — here's the mindset shift that finally worked after decades of failed diets.Alan & Angie Thomas (combined 192 lbs lost) share the raw truth about why most weight loss fails, airplane shame stories, the dangers of "fat acceptance," and the simple decision that changes everything.No magic pills. No strict meal plans. Just real responsibility and mindset.→ Book a Call: https://transformmyfuture.com/apply#WeightLoss #Mindset #Transformation #Over50FitnessTimestamps:00:00 - The 304 lbs Wake-Up Call03:15 - Why 35 Years of Diets Failed08:40 - Airplane Shame & Restaurant Booth Stories13:20 - The Military Mindset for Weight Loss18:50 - 70+ Client Drops 176 lbs (No Exercise)25:10 - The Lies We Tell Ourselves About Food31:45 - Why Fat Acceptance is Harmful37:20 - "Get Out of the Boat" Faith Lesson44:00 - Ozempic Warning & Muscle Loss Truth50:30 - Alan & Angie's Combined 192 lbs Journey57:15 - The 5-Step Rethink Dieting Process1:05:40 - Magic Moments After Weight Loss1:12:20 - Biggest Regrets & Hard Lessons1:20:00 - Free Training & How to Start Today-- 👇🏻Let our sponsor BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you- all from the comfort of your own home. Enjoy a special discount on your first month.An awesome therapy company! - BetterHelp Therapy!https://betterhelp.com/unwritten---------------------------------------------------💚Stay Curious and Keep Going! 😤An awesome music company - From Epidemic Sound!👇🏻https://share.epidemicsound.com/aec69f--An awesome clothing brand!https://www.notdeadyet.com/?ref=B5ksn...use Code "Unwritten" for an extra 10% of

    1h 44m

  4. Apr 29

    How To Reignite the Spark in a Relationship that seems to be failing - #154

    Love vs Desire: How to Keep the Spark Alive in Long-Term RelationshipsWhy do relationships that feel loving and “perfect” lose that sexual spark, drawing on Esther Perel’s ideas from "Mating in Captivity" about the tension between love and desire. It argues that love thrives on safety, comfort, and predictability, while desire needs mystery, space, and individuality; when partners become everything to each other and fall into logistics and routine, aliveness fades even if love remains. I experimented using A.i prompted by me for the script, otherwise the editing was done by me. 00:00 Love Versus Desire01:22 Safety Kills Spark01:57 Space Creates Attraction03:33 Comfort Without Consciousness04:26 Curiosity And Awareness05:05 Reclaim Individuality05:41 Anticipation Over Routine05:59 Choose Each Other Again

    7 min
  5. She Lost Everything - Divorce, Cancer, Depression What No One Talks About in Healing Trauma - #153

    Apr 20

    She Lost Everything - Divorce, Cancer, Depression What No One Talks About in Healing Trauma - #153

    At 34, Shruti was an ambitious fashion designer living what seemed like a healthy life — until a shocking Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis during her divorce hit like a bullet to the brain. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Shruti shares her journey from repressed childhood emotions, chronic health issues, and conventional treatment to a complete life transformation. She reveals how she addressed root causes through meditation, breathwork, forgiveness, a plant-based diet, and self-love — emerging healthier and more purposeful than ever. Now a holistic health & cancer coach, Shruti founded Awana Health and helps others take back control of their healing. If you're facing cancer, chronic illness, or searching for hope beyond fear, this episode will shift how you see health, emotions, and resilience. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Shruti’s childhood story (rebel, ambitious, emotional suppression)03:30 – Moving to America, marriage, divorce & cancer diagnosis at 3409:45 – The “bullet in my brain” moment: First reaction to the diagnosis12:00 – Battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: What she did differently (root cause approach)18:20 – Why childhood trauma & unprocessed emotions contribute to disease25:10 – Career pivot: From fashion designer to holistic nutritionist & cancer coach32:40 – Founding Ana Health & helping others heal (real client stories)38:15 – Daily self-care routine: Meditation, breathwork, visualization & gratitude45:00 – Why she went fully vegan + protein myths & gut health52:30 – Spirituality, destiny, self-love & dealing with criticism58:45 – Advice for cancer patients & prevention tips for young listeners01:03:00 – What Shruti would tell her younger self + final thoughts

    1h 21m
  6. Living Zen Master Reveals: The ONE Thing That Ends All Suffering & Gives You Unshakable Happiness - #152

    Apr 10

    Living Zen Master Reveals: The ONE Thing That Ends All Suffering & Gives You Unshakable Happiness - #152

    Discover how a living Awakened One (Zen Buddhist Nun) Thich Dieu Thien found unbreakable happiness that nothing can disturb. In this deep conversation, she reveals the true meaning of awakening, how to end suffering, live with unconditional love, and bring real peace into daily life — even with ambition, relationships, and modern chaos. Perfect for anyone seeking clarity, freedom, and inner truth Chapters: [00:00] Are You Ready for Awakening?[01:15] Who She Was Before Awakening[03:20] The Question That Changed Everything[05:40] What True Happiness Really Means[08:50] How Anyone Can Become Awakened[12:10] Handling Emotions Without Being Disturbed[15:30] Starting the Journey from Rock Bottom[19:45] Ambition & Purpose Without Ego[23:20] Dealing with Extreme Views & Conflict[27:10] Healing Deep Trauma & Suffering[31:00] Student Shares His Awakening Experience[36:40] Most Profound Life Lesson[40:20] Message for Everyone Watching

    49 min
  7. Marriage Expert: Stop Competing or Your Marriage Will Fail (Do This Instead) - Dr. Lee - #151

    Mar 29

    Marriage Expert: Stop Competing or Your Marriage Will Fail (Do This Instead) - Dr. Lee - #151

    Marriage expert Dr. Lee Baucom reveals the #1 mindset shift that can save most marriages: moving from "You vs Me" to "We" thinking. He explains why traditional therapy often fails, how to handle conflict over money/in-laws/parenting, and practical ways to rebuild connection even if only one person wants to change. Dr. Lee shares his "Save The Marriage System" insights, the real meaning behind wedding vows, why expectations kill relationships, and how commitment acts as your North Star when feelings fade. Whether you're married, struggling, or starting fresh after divorce — this episode gives you the team approach that actually works. Chapter Timeline: 00:00 - What Makes a Marriage Successful?01:45 - The Power of "We" Thinking & Team Mindset03:10 - What If Your Spouse Doesn’t Want to Change?04:20 - Real Examples: Money, In-Laws & Parenting07:50 - Understanding Different Perspectives Without Agreeing09:40 - Who Is Dr. Lee Baucom? Background & Save The Marriage System11:20 - Why Most Marriage Therapy Fails (Shocking Stats)15:30 - The Problem with Communication-Focused Therapy17:40 - When Divorce Is the Right Choice19:20 - Starting a New Relationship After Divorce22:10 - Dealing with a Partner’s Past, Kids & Ex25:00 - Why Expectations Poison Relationships28:20 - The Real Meaning of Wedding Vows29:40 - Finding Your Relationship’s North Star32:50 - Treat Your Marriage Like Your Only Car for Life34:10 - The “Third Option” Better Than Compromise36:00 - The 3 Levels of Connection (Physical, Emotional, Spiritual)39:20 - How to Rebuild the Spark & Momentum42:40 - The Two Biggest Relationship Fears45:30 - Attachment Styles & How Adults Can Change48:50 - Final Advice: Adopt the Team Mentality50:40 - Closing Thoughts

    52 min
  8. From Dyslexic Kid to Multi-7-Figure Podcast Founder - Darren Lee - #150

    Mar 21

    From Dyslexic Kid to Multi-7-Figure Podcast Founder - Darren Lee - #150

    Darren Lee (Voics Founder & Kickoff Sessions Podcast Host)Darren Lee shares how quitting alcohol unlocked explosive growth: from 0 to 55M+ podcast views, 5M downloads, 500+ episodes, and scaling Voics (podcast agency) to multi-7 figures. Raw talk on dyslexia, injuries, burnout, relationships, alcohol's hidden damage, and building a fulfilling life through content & business. Chapter Timeline: [00:00:00] Intro & Darren's Background [00:01:00] Dyslexic Kid Avoids School [00:02:30] Sports Obsession: Sprinting to Rugby [00:03:30] Knee Injury Ends Dreams [00:05:00] Education, Bodybuilding & Hustle [00:06:30] Running Parties → Business Lessons [00:08:00] Burnout & Lifestyle Balance [00:10:30] Health-Wealth-Relationships Flywheel [00:12:00] Single Father Challenges [00:14:00] Alcohol's Destructive Role [00:16:00] Quitting Alcohol Transformation [00:19:00] Tactical Steps After Quitting [00:23:00] Compound Effect & Habits [00:28:00] Current Alcohol Stance [00:32:00] Obsessive Personality & Infinite Game [00:35:00] 100 Reps Rule [00:38:00] Justin Waller Episode [00:41:00] Escaping Rat Race [00:51:00] Growth Flywheel Explained [00:54:00] Online Coaching Advice [00:58:00] Mission: Richer Fulfilled Lives [01:02:00] Content Creation Advice [01:06:00] Ascension Model & Value [01:08:00] US Tour & Book [01:11:00] Rough Roads End Smooth [01:15:00] Love & Traditional Roles [01:21:00] Modern System Traps [01:29:00] Fatherhood Perspectives [01:35:00] Biggest Regret: Wrong Spending [01:39:00] Mentor Ned Phillips Impact [01:41:00] Quality From Quantity Reps [01:44:00] Unlimited Time & Money [01:46:00] Final Message: Defy Limits 3 Key Learning Points ✨ Quitting alcohol can be the ultimate performance unlock — Darren went from $8K/mo finance job + stagnant podcast to multi-7-figure agency after removing partying, gaining clarity, time, and compounding habits (newsletter, content, sales). ✨ Replace vices with big goals & positive obsessions — Fill freed-up time with writing, reading, training, and massive pursuits so the old habits lose appeal. Obsession with business/content beats short-term dopamine every time. ✨ Build for specificity & transformation, not virality alone — Solve real problems for a defined audience (e.g., entrepreneurs wanting podcast/business growth) → stronger brand, trust, revenue. Smaller targeted audiences often monetize better than broad "funny" content.

    1h 47m
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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
    161
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Thomas
  • Show Website
    Unwritten