Curiosity Unleashed

Curiosity Unleashed

Hello friends! Join us as we discover that everyone has a story. We’ll be interviewing people from different backgrounds and different walks of life. Real Life. Real People. Real Stories. In each podcast episode, we'll ask your questions… -questions you’ve always wanted to ask -questions you never thought to ask -questions you didn’t even know could be asked. We invite you to join us on this journey and bring your family and friends along too. Let’s discover a story!

Episodes

July 2, 2025 103 mins

We’d all like to believe that overcoming addiction is a one-time battle. In this episode Nathan shares the reality of his experience of the ups and downs of recovery, relapse, despair, and hope.


Organizations referenced in this episode:

theairowproject.org

healingofheartsministry.org

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In our first episode this season we talk to Tia about navigating her cancer journey with special guest host Kim. Come along as we discover the story of her journey from diagnosis, through treatment, and freshly into remission. We talk chemo brain, loneliness, asking for help, and finding the beauty that comes out of a journey like this.

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May 14, 2025 22 mins

We've missed y'all! We're excited to get back at it! We're back in the studio and ready to go!
New episodes coming in just a couple weeks! In the meantime, check out this little tidbit as a "hello!"

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April 6, 2024 72 mins

In this episode we hear from Doctor Thaddeus J Barnas, whose educational pursuits led him to finish his doctoral program and get his PhD at 71 years old. We hear about his time in the US Air Force, the support he got from his family, and why he chose to forge ahead after he retired.

Doctor Barnas, who goes by Ted, is also the father of podcast host, Emily.

You can read his journal article here: https://jsire.org/w...

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March 3, 2024 54 mins

When we suggested to Jared that we describe him as an introverted creative with ADHD, he wholeheartedly agreed. Join us as we discover his story of diagnosis and how he navigates daily life as a neurodivergent individual. 

Resources referenced: 
@HowtoADHD on YouTube
ADHD 2.0 by Edward M Hallowell MD and John J Ratey MD

Recorded November 2023

Information in this episode is gathered from personal r...

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February 2, 2024 62 mins

In this episode we talk about career change, alternative medicine, how our bodies are designed and so much more. As hosts, we all were amazed to learn something new. Come along and discover Michele’s story with us.

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January 14, 2024 84 mins

In this episode we discover Shellie’s story. Shellie has overcome a myriad of health challenges and overcome addiction. We talk about miscarriage, recovery, advocating for one’s self and finding purpose. Come along on this raw and inspiring journey.

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December 16, 2023 36 mins

Today we’re talking to Shelby. She found out that she had breast cancer at the still young age of 36. She is now going to be 45 on Christmas Eve, and she is cancer free… and here to share her story with us.

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December 1, 2023 57 mins

In this episode we talk with Brian. He is 17 years old and was diagnosed with autism at an early age. Join us as we learn a little bit about what his life is like, some of the struggles he faces, and how he tries to explain what it's like inside of his brain.

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November 18, 2023 104 mins

In this episode we talk to Montana about her internship at an international church in Jakarta, Indonesia. Join us as we talk about traveling across the world solo for the first time, what it was like to adjust to a different culture, and food!

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We sat down with Nikki to learn about her journey with Cascade Connections, an organization that believes in “Opportunities for All” and provides support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Come discover a story!

You can find out more about Cascade Connections at their website cascadeconnections.org
 

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In this episode we’re joined by a local celebrity who is best known as Bigfoot, or Spider-Man, or Belle’s Beast, or…. Join us as we discover how Sightings of Blaine started and some of Greg’s most memorable character experiences.

To see what Sightings of Blaine has done and what’s coming next, visit the Facebook group :  https://m.facebook.com/groups/6098648803484617/?ref=share

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September 23, 2023 105 mins

In this episode we discover Heather’s story. Heather was a chemical dependency counselor for 25 years. She shares her own struggle with addiction and much more.

LINKS FOR REFERENCE:

You can find the 12 Steps referenced in this interview here: https://www.aa.org/twelve-steps-twelve-traditions

You can find the 12 Steps with corresponding Scripture verses here: https://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org/12-steps/<...

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September 8, 2023 57 mins

Lisa is a local multi-media artist. She travels many avenues of artistry and does some really beautiful work.  Check out her website: www.lisaabbott.art.  You can also find her on her Facebook & Instagram pages. 

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August 17, 2023 70 mins

Today we have a special guest host, Matt Lloyd, helping us interview Matt McGee, a local logger and owner of McGee Timber Cutting. Stick around at the end of the episode for bonus content.

Explicit content rating due to some strong language.

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August 7, 2023 61 mins

Today we talk to Mike: Marine Veteran, 12 years combined active and reserves, 3 deployments. What was it like then? What is he doing now? Join us as we talk to Mike about his time in the military, what it was like to be deployed 3 times, and what life is like after the Marines. 

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Today's guest served in the US Army for four years as part of the 82nd Airborne Division and then in the Washington National Guard for two years. During his time of service, he was deployed for just over two years. One of those deployments is somewhere that will surprise you.

Links to explore:
Veteran's of Foreign Wars www.vfw.org
Growing Veterans www.growingveterans.org

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June 8, 2023 69 mins

Ever wonder what it's like to be a sawyer? Do you even know what a sawyer is? Meet Dakota. Small business co-owner, full time sawyer, and daily runner of The Family Tree,...a local, family owned, custom sawmill.

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We’ve all heard that there are only 2 sure things in life…death and taxes. Which one of those seems more interesting to you? Let's go with death. We're talking with Nick. He's sharing his story of what it's like being a funeral home owner and director as well as an embalmer and cremator. 

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May 4, 2023 65 mins

Trevor, a recovered drug addict, clean for over 14 years, shares with us his story. A story of a man who was lost, broken, and completely controlled by heroin...a  man who nearly lost everything…and the moments that brought him to recovery so many years ago.

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