S1.E6: Fading Echoes of a Vibrant Mind

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 "Fading Echoes of a Vibrant Mind" - how Mom's world has contracted from commanding large events to shrinking from too much stimulationWhy the answer to "Can I come live with you?" has to be no, even when it breaks both their heartsThe difference between being a daughter and being a caregiver - and why maintaining that boundary protects their relationshipUnderstanding compassion fatigue: why recognizing your limitations isn't weakness, it's wisdomListener questions about choosing honesty versus kindness, managing filter loss in public, and the reality for staff handling sundowning hoursCONNECT WITH BETH:🌐 Website: http://www.authorbethcurry.com📘 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authorbethcurry💬 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1109012831416889📧 Email: [email protected] 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/unboundpodcastBOOKS BY BETH CURRY:📖 All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Lovehttps://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of QuietCREDITS:Host/Author: Beth Curry  Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham, & Lucid Dreams ProductionsCover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com“Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.comLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.euLicensed under Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0RATE & 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 7: Beth reads about mom growing up in Big Trout Lake and meteorology, spontaneous poetry that still emerges through the fog, the caregivers who truly understand, and the sixteen-hour loop of discovering Dave's death over and over again.© 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.