The Unsaid

How do you know when to walk away from a relationship, especially when you’ve already invested so much of yourself in it? In this episode of The Unsaid, I’m joined by Debbie Engle, a three-time award-winning author whose personal journey inspired her book, I Am the Real Runaway Bride . After being engaged three times and choosing not to go through with marriage on each occasion, Debbie shares what those experiences taught her about relationships, self-worth, discernment, and the courage to make difficult decisions. We explore the pressure to settle down, the fear of being alone, recognising when something isn’t right, and learning to trust yourself even when your choices don’t align with other people’s expectations. This conversation goes beyond the idea of walking away. It’s about understanding why we sometimes stay, what it takes to choose differently, and why being honest with yourself can be one of the most important decisions you make. Connect with Debbie and explore her work: https://debbieengle.com

What do the people we meet, the experiences we live through, and the moments we never forget teach us about the human experience? In this episode of The Unsaid, I’m joined by Nancy Jasin Ensley, an author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher, for a conversation about the connection between life and storytelling. Drawing from her years in healthcare, hospice care, and education, Nancy shares how listening to people and witnessing different seasons of life have shaped her understanding of family, faith, loss, resilience, and human connection. We explore how real-life experiences find their way into writing, how she moves across genres while maintaining her voice, and why writing can be a powerful way to process, preserve, and make sense of life. This conversation also asks an important question: What stories are we carrying that deserve to be told? Whether you’re a writer, someone navigating life’s experiences, or simply someone who enjoys meaningful conversations, this episode offers a thoughtful look at the stories that shape us. Connect with Nancy and explore her work:https://nancyjasinensley.com/

Have you ever felt like you should be further along by now? You know what you want to change, you try to do better, and yet somehow you find yourself back in the same place. And then comes the frustration of wondering why you can’t seem to get it right. In this episode of The Unsaid , I sit down with Kerisma Vere, holistic wellness coach and author of The Light Switch Myth: Contemporary Approaches to Creating Lasting Change , to explore why personal growth isn’t always as simple as deciding to change and trying harder. Kerisma challenges the all-or-nothing approach to self-improvement and offers a more compassionate way to understand healing, habits, and the patterns that shape our lives. Drawing from her work and lived experience, she explores how trauma, anxiety, addiction, and difficult life experiences can influence the way we respond to ourselves—and why lasting change requires more than willpower alone. Together, we explore what it means to rebuild self-trust, recognize progress that doesn’t always look dramatic, and stop treating ourselves as projects that are never quite finished. In this conversation, we explore: Why trying harder doesn’t always lead to lasting change The pressure to heal, improve, and have everything figured out How our experiences shape our patterns and responses The role of self-trust, self-compassion, and gratitude in personal growth What it means to make meaningful changes without overwhelming yourself How to move from pressure to a more sustainable path forward This conversation is a reminder that change doesn’t have to happen all at once, and you don’t have to fight yourself to become who you want to be. Sometimes, the most important shift begins when you stop asking, “Why can’t I get this right?” and start asking, “What do I need to understand about myself?” Connect with Kerisma:Explore her work, resources, and wellness offerings at https://towardswellness.ca/ You’re listening to The Unsaid conversations that go deeper than the obvious.

What happens when the experience you never wanted becomes the reason you discover a completely different path in life? Dr. Steve McGough’s journey into recovery and wellness began with a deeply personal tragedy. After losing his son, Luke, and watching his wife, Wendy, endure a life-threatening infection and years of serious health complications, Steve began searching for ways to help her when existing options fell short. What started as a project in his garage eventually became the hi® massage system, an invention now covered by six US and international patents. In this episode of The Unsaid , we go beyond the invention to explore the experiences that shaped Steve’s work. We discuss the nervous system’s role in recovery, why understanding stress doesn’t always mean the body can release it, and how the pressures we carry can affect our health and closest relationships. Steve also shares insights from his background in neuroscience and clinical sexology, his decades of practising QiGong, and more than 25 years of marriage to Wendy while building businesses together. We explore what it takes to stay connected through grief, illness, uncertainty, and the demands of entrepreneurship—and how our definition of success can change when life forces us to reconsider what matters most. This is a conversation about turning personal pain into purposeful work, understanding the body beyond what we can see, and protecting the relationships that give our lives meaning. Connect with Dr. Steve McGough and learn more about his work: https://www.himassager.com You’ve been listening to The Unsaid —conversations that go deeper than the obvious.

What happens when you spend years feeling like you don’t belong, wondering whether you’re good enough, and struggling with things other people can’t see? In this episode of The Unsaid , I’m joined by Noah May, a podcast host and storyteller who has lived with depression and anxiety since his early teens. Noah opens up about the challenges that shaped his journey, the loneliness of feeling like an outsider, and what it took to begin sharing his experiences instead of keeping them to himself. We explore the difference between how someone appears on the outside and what they may be carrying internally, the courage it takes to speak honestly about difficult experiences, and how finding your voice can change the way you understand yourself and connect with others. Through his work on Lethal Venom , Southern Reads , and Music Talks , Noah has created spaces for conversations about life, stories, books, and ideas. But behind the microphones is a person whose own experiences have shaped why those conversations matter. This is an honest conversation about mental health, self-worth, vulnerability, and the possibility of finding a sense of belonging even after years of feeling different. Connect with Noah and explore his podcasts: https://www.noahspodcasts.com You’ve been listening to The Unsaid —conversations that go deeper than the obvious.

What happens when your experiences across different countries change the way you see your own? Evan Jaqua is an international business development specialist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Solutions Party. Having lived and worked across America, Japan, South America, and China, Evan has developed a perspective shaped by different cultures, systems, and ways of thinking about society. In this episode of The Unsaid , we explore the questions behind his call for political reform: Are elections encouraging people to think critically about ideas, or dividing them through tribalism and party loyalty? What happens when public trust in journalism and political institutions begins to weaken? And how can a country pursue prosperity while addressing corruption, accountability, and the needs of ordinary people? We also discuss Evan’s proposals for changing political incentives, strengthening accountability, and rethinking how democracy works—not simply what we expect it to deliver. This is a conversation about the systems we inherit, the assumptions we rarely question, and what it takes to turn dissatisfaction into meaningful ideas for change. Connect with Evan and learn more about the Solutions Party: https://www.solutionsparty.org/GreaterAmerica.html You’ve been listening to The Unsaid —conversations that go deeper than the obvious.

What if people recognize your name, respect your experience, and know you’re good at what you do—but still don’t think of you when they need the expertise you offer? In this episode of The Unsaid , I’m joined by Amie Thompson, an experienced business leader and strategist who helps executives close the gap between the expertise they possess and the authority their market actually recognizes. Drawing on more than 25 years of leadership experience, Amie explores why accomplished professionals can remain overlooked despite their knowledge and track record. We discuss the difference between being visible and being known for something specific, why strong reputations don’t always translate into new opportunities, and how unclear positioning can prevent the right people from recognizing an expert’s value. We also look at how the rise of AI-powered search is changing the way people discover and evaluate expertise. When potential clients search for answers, what helps a leader’s knowledge become recognizable, relevant, and easy to find? This conversation goes beyond self-promotion and content creation to examine a deeper question: What happens when you’re genuinely good at what you do, but the people who need you don’t know why they should choose you? For executives, consultants, and business leaders who want their expertise to translate into meaningful opportunities, this episode offers a fresh perspective on authority, positioning, and being found for the value you actually bring. Connect with Amie and explore her Thought Leadership Platform Guide: Website: https://execbrandauthority.com/guides

How often do we avoid a truth because accepting it would require us to change? And what happens when the choices we justify today become the consequences we must face tomorrow? On this episode of The Unsaid, I’m joined by Branch Isole, an author, poet, storyteller, and podcast host whose work explores personal responsibility, truth, relationships, spiritual growth, and the consequences of our choices. Together, we explore why people sometimes struggle to acknowledge uncomfortable truths, how our decisions shape our relationships and the lives we build, and why taking responsibility can be one of the hardest yet most important steps toward change. We also discuss the role of self-awareness in personal growth, the difficult process of repairing relationships, and what it means to live according to the truths we claim to believe. Drawing from his experiences as a writer, entrepreneur, and teacher, Branch shares perspectives on the lessons life can reveal when we are willing to look beyond our excuses and examine ourselves honestly. This conversation invites us to consider a deeper question: Does real change begin when we finally face the consequences of our choices, or when we decide to take responsibility before life forces us to? Join us for a thoughtful conversation about truth, accountability, faith, and the choices that shape who we become. Connect with Branch Isole and explore his work: Website: https://www.branchisole.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@branchisole9097/videos

Why do some businesses invest in websites, SEO, and marketing but still struggle to attract the right customers? In this episode of The Unsaid , I’m joined by Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, who brings over 20 years of experience helping businesses in the trades, construction, and industrial sectors strengthen their marketing and grow with purpose. We explore the difference between simply being visible and giving customers a reason to choose you. From building a website that does more than look good to developing a clear marketing strategy, earning trust, and adapting to the changing world of online search and AI, this conversation looks at what businesses may be missing when their marketing efforts aren’t delivering the results they expect. We also discuss why doing more marketing isn’t always the answer, how disconnected marketing activities can leave businesses without a clear direction, and what it takes to turn visibility into meaningful business opportunities. Because being seen is one thing. Being trusted—and ultimately chosen—is another. Connect with Wes Towers and learn more about Uplift 360:🌐 https://uplift360.com.au/

What does it really mean to help another country—and how do we know when that help is making a difference? Clifford Brown left a successful career in commercial law to spend 27 years working in international development with USAID. His journey took him across Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia, where he witnessed political upheaval, humanitarian challenges, cultural differences, and the complicated realities of trying to support communities through foreign assistance. In this episode of The Unsaid , we look beyond the headlines and explore the questions that are often lost in political debates: What has foreign aid actually achieved? Where has it fallen short? What happens when the systems people depend on are suddenly disrupted? And what does decades of working across borders teach us about trust, responsibility, and the limits of good intentions? Through his firsthand experiences and the stories behind his books, Inside USAID: An Odyssey of Foreign Assistance and Dilettante , Clifford offers a perspective shaped by years spent navigating the gap between policy decisions and the people affected by them. This is a conversation about more than one agency. It is about how we define help, what responsibility looks like beyond our own borders, and the difficult work of understanding the real impact of the decisions made in the name of progress. Connect with Clifford Brown and explore his books: https://cliffordhbrown.com/

What happens when the God you’ve been taught about becomes the God you experience for yourself? In this episode of The Unsaid , I sit down with Marcia McFarland, award-winning author of Perfect Glory: 21 Spiritual Insights for the 21st Century , for a conversation about faith, personal encounters with God, and the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him. We explore how personal experiences can challenge what we’ve always believed, what it means when God seems silent, and how to recognize the unexpected moments that can deepen our faith. We also discuss the questions people sometimes struggle to ask, the pressure to appear spiritually strong, and what it means to keep seeking God through uncertainty and difficult seasons. This is a conversation about moving beyond inherited beliefs and discovering what faith means in your own life. Connect with Marcia McFarland:🌐 Website: https://authormarciamcfarland.com/ You’ve been listening to The Unsaid — conversations that go deeper than the obvious. I’m Fae. Until next time, keep questioning what lies beneath the surface.

What do you discover about human nature when you spend years listening to other people’s stories? As the host of Liquor Talk Podcast , Victor Jones has built a space for conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and people with experiences worth sharing. But behind every interview is something deeper than the story being told: the choices people make, the lessons they learn, and the parts of themselves they reveal—or keep hidden. In this episode of The Unsaid , Victor joins us to explore what happens when storytelling becomes more than entertainment. We talk about authenticity, the difference between the person people see and the person behind the scenes, and how listening to different perspectives can challenge the way we understand ourselves and others. We also explore the realities of building a podcast, staying consistent, growing a public platform, and finding ways to evolve without losing your identity along the way. Because sometimes, the most revealing thing about a conversation isn’t just what someone says. It’s what their story helps us recognize in ourselves. Connect with Victor and explore Liquor Talk Podcast:https://www.liquortalkpodcast.com/ You’ve been listening to The Unsaid —conversations that go deeper than the obvious.

What happens when the life you thought you wanted no longer feels right? Joy-Yafit Pascal’s journey took her through burnout, depression, heartbreak, a toxic relationship, and a near-death experience while rafting in Nepal. These experiences challenged the way she saw herself, her choices, and the life she was building. In this episode of The Unsaid , Joy-Yafit shares what it means to start over, let go of an identity that no longer fits, and become more intentional about how we live. Drawing on her work in Design Thinking, transformation, and movement, she explores why we sometimes stay in situations that no longer serve us, how life’s difficult moments can force us to reconsider our direction, and what it takes to stop living on autopilot. This conversation invites us to look beyond the lives we appear to have built and ask a more honest question: Are we making conscious choices about our lives, or simply reacting to whatever comes our way? Because sometimes, changing your life begins with questioning the one you have been living. Connect with Joy-Yafit: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CxDinsUzu/ You’ve been listening to The Unsaid , where we explore the stories, questions, and experiences beneath the surface.

Can you question what you believe without losing your faith? And when life brings suffering, unanswered prayers, or circumstances you cannot understand, what happens to the way you see God? In this episode of The Unsaid , I sit down with Dr. Gerald “Dr. G” Robison, a pastor, Bible teacher, and author who has spent decades helping people explore Scripture and think more deeply about their faith. Having pastored churches across three continents, trained Bible teachers in more than 25 countries, and written around 20 books, Dr. G brings a wealth of experience to some of life’s most difficult spiritual questions. His own experience surviving tongue cancer also brings a deeply personal perspective to conversations about suffering, mortality, and faith. Together, we explore why asking questions about God does not necessarily mean your faith is weak, how our understanding of Scripture shapes the way we live, and why knowing what we ought to do is not always the same as genuinely wanting to do it. We also discuss the difference between simply avoiding what is wrong and discovering a deeper sense of joy, the relationship between faith and purpose, and how humor can help us approach even the most difficult subjects. This is a conversation about looking beyond familiar answers, examining what we believe, and being willing to think more deeply about the things that shape our lives. Because sometimes, the questions we are afraid to ask are the very ones that help us understand what we believe—and why. Connect with Dr. Gerald “Dr. G” Robison: https://geraldrobison.com You’ve been listening to The Unsaid , where we explore the stories and truths that lie beneath the surface.

What does it take to find your way back to yourself after life has changed you in ways you never expected? In this episode of The Unsaid , I sit down with Angel Willard, author of Fighting to Come Home , for an honest conversation about trauma, motherhood, chronic pain, incarceration, loss, accountability, and the difficult process of rebuilding a life after everything familiar has changed. Angel’s story goes beyond survival. We explore what it means to confront the parts of your past you cannot change, take responsibility for your choices, and find the courage to become someone different without pretending the past never happened. We also talk about motherhood, the pain of separation, breaking painful cycles, and the challenge of rebuilding your identity when your experiences and mistakes threaten to define you. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful question: What does it really mean to come home to yourself? Sometimes, finding your way home has nothing to do with returning to where you started. It means discovering who you are beneath the pain, regret, expectations, and experiences that shaped you—and deciding who you want to become. Join us for a conversation about honesty, accountability, healing, and the possibility of beginning again, even after the hardest chapters of your life. Connect with Angel and learn more about her work: https://www.google.com/url?opi=89978449&q=https://angel-willard.angelwillerd9.chatgpt.site/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwj0wbKp_amXAxXkLzQIHXo8GEkQFnoECCIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3qMBYLtP-plp0hwX5Fypnu You’ve been listening to The Unsaid , where we explore the stories and truths that lie beneath the surface.

Why do people attend leadership training, learn all the right principles, and still struggle to put them into practice? Companies invest billions in training, yet knowing what makes a good leader doesn’t automatically make someone one. The real challenge is turning knowledge into behavior—and that requires more than listening to advice. In this episode of The Unsaid , Fae sits down with David Lengyel, co-founder and Managing Director of Venture Up, to explore what truly helps people become better leaders, stronger communicators, and more effective team members. Drawing on more than four decades of experience working with organizations, leaders, and teams, David explains why people often learn more by doing than by simply being told what to do. Through experiential learning, people have the opportunity to make decisions, work through challenges, reflect on their actions, and discover how their behavior affects others. Together, we explore the deeper realities of leadership: why communication is more than exchanging information, how trust and accountability develop through experience, and why the habits that make someone successful individually may not be enough to help a team succeed. We also discuss the growing importance of human skills in an AI-driven workplace, where critical thinking, judgment, collaboration, and the ability to work effectively with others remain essential. At the heart of this conversation is a question worth considering: What if becoming a better leader begins not with learning more, but with seeing yourself and your impact on others more clearly? In this episode, we explore: Why knowing the right leadership principles doesn’t always lead to lasting change. How experiential learning helps people develop skills they can actually use. Why trust, communication, accountability, and collaboration must be practised, not merely discussed. What team challenges can reveal about individual behavior and leadership. Why critical thinking and human connection matter even more as AI reshapes the workplace. How leaders can create environments where people learn, take ownership, and grow together. About David Lengyel David Lengyel is the co-founder and Managing Director of Venture Up, an experiential team-building and leadership-development company founded in 1983. Through its hands-on programs, Venture Up has worked with more than 8,000 groups and 500,000 participants, helping organizations strengthen leadership, communication, collaboration, trust, and problem-solving. David’s work draws on decades of experience helping individuals and teams discover how they work together and what they can do differently to improve their performance. His upcoming book, Leadership Truths , co-authored with Mason Lengyel and Miles Lengyel, is scheduled for release on December 12, 2026, through Venture Up Media. The book explores practical lessons in leadership, communication, accountability, team development, and decision-making. Connect with David and explore his work: Website: https://www.ventureup.com David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lengyel-099a2050/ Venture Up on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ventureup/ Venture Up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Venture-Up-Team-Building/150323178338976 Books from Venture Up Media Leadership Truths — by David Lengyel, Mason Lengyel, and Miles Lengyel. Scheduled for release December 12, 2026. Primal Spark — by T.S. Lengyel, exploring the evolution of Venture Up and the use of experiential activities for personal and professional development. You’ve been listening to The Unsaid —conversations that go deeper than the obvious. I’m Fae. Until next time, keep questioning what lies beneath the surface.

What happens when the life you’ve spent years building no longer feels like your own? And what if the biggest thing keeping you stuck isn’t your circumstances, but the story you’ve learned to believe about yourself? After 22 years at AT&T, Leo Dulay was laid off in 2019. Losing a role that had occupied a significant part of his life opened the door to deeper questions about identity, personal change, and the beliefs we carry long after the experiences that shaped them. Today, Leo is a transformational coach, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, and author of You Are Not Your Past. His work explores how subconscious patterns influence our decisions, why we sometimes struggle to change even when we know what needs to change, and how we can begin to see ourselves beyond our past experiences. In this episode of The Unsaid, we go beyond the familiar advice to let go and move on. We explore why certain patterns are so difficult to break, how the identities we build around work and achievement can become limiting, and what it really means to create a new version of yourself without feeling that you have to erase who you used to be. We also discuss Leo’s perspective on the uncomfortable idea that sometimes, we may be contributing to the very situations we want to escape, as well as his Release Exercise and how it fits into the process of personal transformation. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt defined by a past mistake, a career setback, an old belief, or a version of themselves they have outgrown. Because your past may explain parts of your story, but does it have to decide what happens next? Connect with Leo Dulay:🌐 Website: https://leodulay.com/ Discover more about his work, coaching, and book, You Are Not Your Past. You’ve been listening to The Unsaid with Fae, where we explore the stories beneath the surface and the questions that can change how we see ourselves.

What if the real test of an idea isn’t how well you can defend it, but how willing you are to challenge it? In this episode of The Unsaid , I sit down with Mohamed Nabil to explore what happens when we stop protecting our ideas and start actively looking for where they might be wrong. Mohamed created AIDOP (AI Debates on One’s Publications), a system that invites artificial intelligence to challenge his published ideas and makes that exchange public. It raises a fascinating question: can we become better thinkers by inviting criticism instead of avoiding it? We also explore his concept of Enlightened Populism, the difference between accepting something because an expert says it and understanding how a conclusion was reached, and the role of AI in questioning what we believe. From intellectual humility to public debate and critical thinking, this conversation invites us to look beyond what we believe and examine why we believe it. Because sometimes, the most important question isn’t whether we can prove ourselves right. It’s whether we’re willing to discover that we might be wrong. Connect with Mohamed Nabil: https://mohamednabil.world/

What does a good life actually look like? We often associate a good life with success, money, career, family, and achievement. But what happens when we stop and ask whether the life we’re building is actually one we want? In this episode of The Unsaid, I’m joined by Kirana Sidin, author of Cheers for a Good Life and a strategic life coach, for a thoughtful conversation about intentional living, purpose, contentment, and the everyday choices that quietly shape our lives. We talk about the moment her child called her “jobless,” the simple morning practice that changed the way she approached her days, and what she discovered about creating a life that feels meaningful rather than simply looking successful from the outside. This conversation is a reminder that a good life rarely happens by accident. Sometimes, we have to pause, question what we’ve been taught to want, and decide what “a good life” means for us. Learn more about Kirana and Cheers for a Good Life here: Cheers for a Good Life

What if reading the Bible isn’t just about reading the words on the page, but learning to ask better questions about what those words actually meant? In this episode of The Unsaid, I’m joined by Dror Ben Ami for a fascinating conversation about how we approach Scripture, the influence of translation and tradition, and the things we may miss when we read the Bible only through the lens we were given. One of the practical takeaways from our conversation is something surprisingly simple: use the tools you already have. Your phone can become part of your Bible study. When you come across a word you don’t understand, a place you’ve never heard of, or a Hebrew term whose meaning may carry more depth than the English translation shows, pause and investigate it. AI and other research tools can help you explore those questions and lead you to resources that give you more context. The goal isn’t to let AI tell you what the Bible means. It’s to become more curious about what you’re reading. Because sometimes the most important question isn’t, “What does this verse say?” It’s, “What am I missing?”