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.

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Trudie Styler – For believing in this vision and helping bring it to life

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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

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.

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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.

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🎧 Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Opening Reflection
00:48 Introducing Tania Gerard
01:39 Early Signs of ADHD & Autism
03:12 Struggling to Fit In
05:30 Masking to Survive
08:01 The Emotional Cost of Hiding
10:27 Professional Success, Personal Burnout
13:45 Hitting a Breaking Point
16:04 Finding Language for Her Experience
18:50 The Power of Diagnosis
21:22 Reclaiming Her Identity
25:11 Advice to Others Hiding Who They Are
28:03 Final Thoughts & Message to Listeners

🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios

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.

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🎧 Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Opening Reflection
00:52 Introducing Harry Singha
01:32 Surviving Domestic Violence
03:31 Leaving Home – The Breaking Point
04:59 Struggling Alone in London
07:00 Early Steps Toward Helping Others
08:58 Finding Meaning in Service
13:01 First Professional Break
19:57 Evolving as a Trainer and Speaker
24:06 Turning Pain into Power
27:10 “Let It Out” – Starting the LIGHT Process
29:56 Redefining Rock Bottom
30:47 Choosing a Higher Meaning
34:40 Honouring the Self
40:13 A Life of Service and Legacy
43:56 Final Thoughts & Words for the Listener

🎥 Produced at: Urban Flux Podcast Studios