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Unabridged You
Greetings and welcome to Unabridged You, the podcast that holds space for you to be you. We’re not focused on societal roles or job titles; instead, we explore your unique stories, experiences, life lessons, and passions that contribute to the unabridged version of you.
Each week, we sit with remarkable individuals from diverse backgrounds. Guests include storytellers, artists, adventurers, environmental activists, and community builders — people who have carved their own paths in life.
In a world where we often feel compelled to prioritize certain aspects of ourselves over others, Unabridged You was created to honor your genuine self and acknowledge your many dimensions. Through these conversations, we also explore how living more authentically can support resilience, wellbeing, and mental health.
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Unabridged You
Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling - Joy Persaud
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Many people believe their life isn’t interesting enough to be written down. They assume that stories belong to famous people, public figures, or those who have achieved something extraordinary.
But what if the stories of everyday lives are just as powerful—perhaps even more so?
In this episode of Unabridged You, Julie speaks with biographer, ghostwriter, and journalist Joy Persaud, founder of the I Have A Story Project, about the power of capturing the stories we often overlook—our own.
Joy has interviewed well-known figures as well as people whose stories may never make the headlines, and through her work she has come to believe that everyone carries experiences, memories, and lessons that are worthy of being remembered and shared.
Together, Joy and Julie explore how our early experiences with writing in school can shape our confidence, and why writing for ourselves can be very different from writing to be judged.
They also discuss the importance of preserving authentic human stories in a time when so much content is being generated by artificial intelligence, the role of nostalgia and music in unlocking memories, and the importance of caring for ourselves when revisiting difficult parts of our past.
Whether you have ever thought about writing your life story or simply reflecting on the moments that shaped you, this conversation is a gentle reminder that everyone has a story worth telling.
In this episode, we explore:
- The value of everyday life stories and personal histories
- How our school experiences with writing can affect our confidence
- The difference between writing for evaluation vs writing for yourself
- Storytelling as a way to make meaning of life experiences
- The idea of legacy and preserving personal history
- Why authentic human stories matter in an AI-driven world
- How music and nostalgia can unlock memories
- The importance of self-care when revisiting difficult life experiences
- How Joy supports people in writing and capturing their life stories
You can connect with Joy here:
Website: ihaveastory.co.uk
Social: Instagram
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