EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 13 MIN
S2.E2: The Fat Kid Foundation
from Unbound with Beth Curry · host Beth Curry
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Beth traces her weight story to childhood, where food meant love and fat kids earned acceptance by being funny, smart, helpful—anything to distract from their bodies. The 1980s low-fat lies, emotional eating, and building identity around shame.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.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)Season Four: The Invisible Daughter (Female roles in caregiving, and what we lose while holding everything and everyone else together)Season Five: Caregiver-ish (A lighter look at being a caregiver or care partner) CONNECT 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] & LIFESTYLE COACHINGIf anything is showing sold out, it's because our programs are full. Watch our Facebook page for announcements of openings with our coaches. These happen through the year when we discharge successful clients. Mental Fitness Masterclass: https://bemehealth.ca/products/mental-fitness-masterclass (139 minutes, self paced)Overcoming Emotional Eating: https://bemehealth.ca/products/overcoming-emotional-eating-course (95 minutes, self paced)SUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastFor information on how to support Beth directly (no fees, no sharing credit card info), please email [email protected] BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of Quiet CREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Beth traces her weight story to childhood, where food meant love and fat kids earned acceptance by being funny, smart, helpful—anything to distract from their bodies. The 1980s low-fat lies, emotional eating, and building identity around shame.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.Season One: All These Beautiful Things (Dementia)Season Two: The Weight of Truth (Weight Loss)Season Three: The Other Side of Quiet (Healing from Trauma, Abuse, and Loss)Season Four: The Invisible Daughter (Female roles in caregiving, and what we lose while holding everything and everyone else together)Season Five: Caregiver-ish (A lighter look at being a caregiver or care partner) CONNECT 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] & LIFESTYLE COACHINGIf anything is showing sold out, it's because our programs are full. Watch our Facebook page for announcements of openings with our coaches. These happen through the year when we discharge successful clients. Mental Fitness Masterclass: https://bemehealth.ca/products/mental-fitness-masterclass (139 minutes, self paced)Overcoming Emotional Eating: https://bemehealth.ca/products/overcoming-emotional-eating-course (95 minutes, self paced)SUPPORT THE SHOW:Unbound is completely free because these stories should be accessible to everyone. Support the podcast at: ☕ http://ko-fi.com/unboundpodcastFor information on how to support Beth directly (no fees, no sharing credit card info), please email [email protected] BY BETH CURRY:All These Beautiful Things: A Daughter’s Journey Through Memory & Love: https://www.amazon.ca/All-These-Beautiful-Things-Daughters/dp/1069005568Coming soon: The Weight of Truth & The Other Side of Quiet CREDITS:- Host/Author: Beth Curry- Production: Beth Curry, Matt Botham & Lucid Dreams Productions- Cover Art: Lucid Dreams ProductionsMUSIC:“Daydreams” & “Butterfly” by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com (CC BY-SA 3.0)“Along The Way” by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu (CC BY 3.0)RATE & REVIEW:If this episode resonated with you, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen, to help others find Unbound. You can also share episodes on your social media or with your friends. The show can also be found on IMDb where you can leave your feedback. © 2025 Beth Curry. All Rights Reserved.
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