Unscripted Podcast With Amit Ghose

Dying Twice in Turkey: The Shocking Cost of Deadly Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery Nearly Killed Me – Chasing Society’s Beauty Standards Paula wanted the “perfect” body to fit society’s beauty standards — instead, cosmetic surgery took her to the edge of death… twice. In this powerful interview, Paula reveals how her heart stopped, how she watched doctors work on her body from above, and the life-changing lessons she learned about self-worth, acceptance, and living with purpose. This is not just a story about cosmetic surgery gone wrong. It’s a raw, honest conversation about the dangerous pressure to look perfect, the truth about beauty standards, and how near-death can change your perspective on life forever. If you’ve ever thought about plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, or chasing society’s idea of perfection — this is the video you need to see. 📘 Order “Born Different” by Amit Ghose A heartwarming children’s book about disability, confidence, and belonging: 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Different-Heartwarming-Disability-Confidence/dp/B0F88HK8BK 🙏 With Gratitude 🎯 Sponsored by: Tyler Grange – Proud supporters of purpose-driven storytelling 🌐 https://www.tylergrange.co.uk ✨ Special thanks to: Trudie Styler – For believing in this vision and helping bring it to life 💛 In collaboration with: Nerve Tumours UK | @nervetumoursuk If you or someone you know is affected by NF, visit: 🌐 https://www.nervetumours.org.uk 🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios [https://www.urbanflux.co.uk] 🎤 Follow Amit Ghose for more real stories on identity and confidence Instagram: @amitghosenf1 TikTok: @amitghosenf1 LinkedIn: Amit Ghose 🎧 Unscripted is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms Just search: Unscripted with Amit Ghose 🙌 If this episode moved you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Why Paula Chose Cosmetic Surgery 8:12 The Day Everything Went Wrong 18:25 Dying Twice 29:00 Watching the Doctors Work on My Body 40:01 Society’s Idea of Beauty 50:10 What Really Matters in Life

ADHD & Autism Burnout: The Hidden Mental Health Struggle Unlisted

What does ADHD and autism burnout really feel like? In this emotional episode of the Unscripted Podcast, we speak with Tania Gerard – a neurodiversity trainer, accessible marketing consultant, and award-winning speaker – who shares her raw and powerful story of navigating life with autism and ADHD, from masking to burnout, and eventually reclaiming her identity. You’ll hear about:  • ADHD and autism in women  • The emotional toll of masking autism  • Late diagnosis of autism and ADHD  • The truth about neurodivergent burnout  • Identity loss, mental health, and recovery This is a must-watch for anyone dealing with neurodivergent struggles, ADHD burnout, or the pressure of fitting in when you were never meant to. — In this deeply honest episode, we sit down with Tania Gerard – a neurodiversity trainer, accessible marketing consultant, and award-winning speaker – as she opens up about her lifelong struggle with ADHD, autism, and the emotional cost of constantly masking who she really was. From childhood confusion to a late diagnosis, Tania shares how trying to “fit in” drained her mentally and emotionally. She speaks candidly about the moment she hit her limit – when burnout, shame, and silence became too heavy to carry. This episode is more than a podcast. It’s a powerful reflection on what it means to be neurodivergent in a world that expects sameness. — 🎧 Timestamps 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1] Welcome & Opening Reflection 00:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=48s] Introducing Tania Gerard 01:39 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=99s] Early Signs of ADHD & Autism 03:12 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=192s] Struggling to Fit In 05:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=330s] Masking to Survive 08:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=481s] The Emotional Cost of Hiding 10:27 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=627s] Professional Success, Personal Burnout 13:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=825s] Hitting a Breaking Point 16:04 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=964s] Finding Language for Her Experience 18:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=1130s] The Power of Diagnosis 21:22 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=1282s] Reclaiming Her Identity 25:11 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=1511s] Advice to Others Hiding Who They Are 28:03 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBwOVZlKVhA&list=PL4EbFm606AbMmaZgGgKf_tujmK1QjsdQp&index=1&t=1683s] Final Thoughts & Message to Listeners 🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios [https://urbanflux.co.uk]

How He Managed Anger In A Broken Home | Left Home At 15 – Then Everything Changed

How He Managed Anger In A Broken Home | Left Home At 15 – Then Everything Changed In this deeply powerful episode, we sit down with Harry Singha – a globally recognised speaker, humanitarian, and founder of leadership programmes for youth and business leaders. With over 35 years of experience, Harry opens up about his journey from surviving domestic violence and homelessness to becoming a mentor to thousands worldwide. Growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, Harry shares how he channelled personal pain into purpose from a young age. His story moves from sleeping on the streets of London to creating transformational change through his LIGHT process: Let it out. Initial meanings. Greater meanings. Honour Myself. Thrive. This is more than a podcast. It’s a masterclass in human resilience. ⸻ 🎧 Timestamps 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc] Welcome & Opening Reflection 00:52 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=52s] Introducing Harry Singha 01:32 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=92s] Surviving Domestic Violence 03:31 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=211s] Leaving Home – The Breaking Point 04:59 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=299s] Struggling Alone in London 07:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=420s] Early Steps Toward Helping Others 08:58 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=538s] Finding Meaning in Service 13:01 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=781s] First Professional Break 19:57 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=1197s] Evolving as a Trainer and Speaker 24:06 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=1446s] Turning Pain into Power 27:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=1630s] “Let It Out” – Starting the LIGHT Process 29:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=1796s] Redefining Rock Bottom 30:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=1847s] Choosing a Higher Meaning 34:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=2080s] Honouring the Self 40:13 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=2413s] A Life of Service and Legacy 43:56 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vlG2KCKFZc&t=2636s] Final Thoughts & Words for the Listener 🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios [https://urbanflux.co.uk]

A Rare Condition Changed Her Face | But Not Her Purpose with Gillian Kgotla

What happens when your appearance changes—but your purpose grows stronger? In this powerful episode of The Unscripted Podcast, Amit Ghose sits down with Gillian Kgotla—a therapist, entrepreneur, digital creator, and motivational speaker—who’s been living with Parry Romberg Syndrome since the age of 12.  This rare condition caused facial atrophy on one side of her face, but it never stopped her from rising. This isn’t just a story about a rare condition. It’s a story of confidence, identity, and turning pain into power. ⸻ 💬 What You’ll Hear In This Episode: • Living with a visible difference • The emotional impact of Parry Romberg Syndrome • Gillian’s journey from trauma to transformation • Empowering others through entrepreneurship • Reclaiming beauty, voice, and identity

The Courage To Share: Carishma Story of Pain & Poetry.

Misdiagnosed, Grieving & Depressed at University Carishma Patel opens up about her mental health journey — from depression and silent struggles at university to finding hope and healing through creative expression. In this powerful episode of Unscripted, Amit Ghose sits down with Carishma as she shares how living with chronic pelvic pain, grief, and emotional trauma led to a period of self-isolation. Misdiagnosed with endometriosis and battling depression, she reveals how poetry became her outlet — and how speaking her truth helped her survive. This is a story of vulnerability, recovery, and the strength it takes to be seen. Carishma also performs one of her original poems that reflects her path from pain to purpose. 📘 Order Born Different by Amit Ghose – A heartwarming children’s book about disability, confidence, and belonging: 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Born-Differe... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2VZVEdKaUx5YzJOQ0xaTV9uUzRjM1B4MkV2QXxBQ3Jtc0tsTk01dHNNYWY2UGliS2RDV1RvdFFZMERtdmVlSkhQckdIYmdQMGJFZlpGd3JQUE1jeEtGN1hjZkFGblI5dk9jTkZjZHdJR3FkeVF3aWN5SUViV3h1cFYtWXAwRm05TVNKb01JbGZ3SU1kNm9pZnZWZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.co.uk%2FBorn-Different-Heartwarming-Disability-Confidence%2Fdp%2FB0F88HK8BK&v=deH0EgHpywY] 🎯 Sponsored by: Tyler Grange – Proud supporters of purpose-driven storytelling 🌐 tylergrange.co.uk 🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios [https://urbanflux.co.uk] 👤 Follow Carishma Patel Instagram: @carishmaxo 🎤 Follow Amit Ghose for more real stories on identity and confidence Instagram: @amitghosenf1 TikTok: @amitghosenf1 LinkedIn: Amit Ghose 🎧 Unscripted is available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Just search: Unscripted with Amit Ghose 🙌 If this episode moved you, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm or mental health, please don’t suffer in silence. Support is available. 🆘 UK: Call Samaritans free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org 🌍 Global: Visit findahelpline.com for support in your country. They offer confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, including those experiencing: • Self-harm • Suicidal thoughts • Depression • Anxiety • Grief 🎯 Topics in this episode: depression recovery, chronic pain journey, healing through poetry, mental health at university, misdiagnosis story, invisible illness, creative coping, grief and healing, finding your voice, women’s health, identity and resilience #Unscripted [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unscripted] #AmitGhose [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/amitghose] #Carishm [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/carishmapatel]