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UNPACKDThis Pattern Took Me Years to See.I sat down with Lala as she shared her story. She spoke about her challenging upbringing and her struggles with fitting into Bengali culture. She opened up about her experience in Islamic school and the challenges she’s faced with past exes—and so much more. Stay tuned.Socials : https://linktr.ee/unpack.dGuest Insta : lalaummkingTiktok: lalalives11
2026-02-091h 08UNPACKDHe hit rock bottom before building his lifeAt his lowest point, Peter had lost his home, his relationships, and his hope for the future.In this episode, I sit down with Peter as he shares his raw and deeply personal journey. He opens up about his upbringing, the challenges that shaped him, and how his past affected his relationships, mental health, and sense of self.Peter reflects on betrayal, loss, and a period in his life when everything unravelled. This is a powerful and honest conversation about hitting rock bottom, personal accountability, and finding the strength to rebuild.Stay tuned...
2026-02-021h 03UNPACKDMy mum hid all of this to keep us safeChildhood experiences can shape adulthood in ways many people don’t realize.In this thoughtful and open conversation, Ayla shares her journey growing up with significant life challenges, how her mum was became a victim in he hands of her dad, navigating difficult family dynamics, and developing self-awareness around personal boundaries and emotional well-being. She also reflects on how these early experiences influenced her adulthood, relationships, and time working in the corporate world.This discussion explores personal growth, trauma awareness, emotional resilience, and the process of recognizing unhealthy patterns — from surviving early life challenges to building understanding and healing.Sens...
2026-01-261h 13UNPACKDThe reason I want to get married to someone who is not from SomaliaI managed to sit down with Fahni again to see where she’s at in her life since moving out of the family home.She talks about how she always wanted to move out from a young age, the reality of living alone, and the struggles that came with it.She also opens up about her male best friend and discusses the online stalker she’s currently dealing with and much more. https://linktr.ee/unpack.dFahni Insta: fahmaduale
2026-01-191h 13UNPACKDWhy I will never dismiss my male best friend for any men.I've sat down with Nads Simms to cover her personal story. She talks about her upbringing and being raised in a single-parent household. She explains how her mum converted to Islam because of her dad, and the abusive upbringing she, her siblings, and her mum faced at his hands.She also talks about experiencing different forms of bullying at school, as well as how the first boy she was with severely abused her during that time.She goes into detail about the “bare minimum” video that recently went viral. She also talks about her male best friend, so we put...
2026-01-121h 00UNPACKDThe Truth about the viral pickup order at the Caribbean restaurantI sat down with a gig driver who shared his experience following the recent viral clip about the Caribbean restaurant Elaine the Pain was talking about. He breaks down everything that actually happened from the moment he received the order.He also talks about incidents he’s had with customers and restaurants, and explains how the company makes significantly more money compared to the drivers.He shares how some unauthorized drivers use rented accounts, how a customer repeatedly ordered food to her ex’s house on purpose, and much more.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpack.d
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The Ismono Podcast23-Pound Commute: EDC, Leather Care, Bag Reviewer's Philosophy THE ISMONO PODCAST with @UnPackD Watch the video version here.Bo welcomes back John from UnPack'D to discuss how his popular YouTube channel has grown, the evolution of his content creation, and how his perspective on gear has shifted after reviewing dozens of bags. John shares the two most memorable bags he's tested (the unique Embarro and the leather Grams28), including a deep dive into the practicalities of caring for leather in extreme weather. The conversation then explores John's philosophy of reviewing, which focuses on understanding the designer's intent, and how that has forced him to constantly change his own...
2026-01-051h 05UNPACKDI haven't forgotten, I still think about thisPart 2 is finally here. I sat down again with Adrian Dash Manolo Certi who shared another chapter of his story.He opens up about losing his friends Omar/Daniel and Kushwant, allowing his emotional side to show.Adrian also talks about the comparisons between himself and Fredo, discussing the pros and cons that come with it.He explains how he ended up on the “Are We Dating the Same Guy” Facebook group again, and shares his perspective on the situation.Finally, Adrian also discusses an unexpected request from a follower who offered to pay for a photo of his feet...
2025-12-3057 minUNPACKDI Got Chained Up In The Back GardenChildhood trauma survivor | Mental health journey | Faith and healing | Real life story In this powerful real life story, I sat down with a sister who bravely shared her heart-breaking journey as a childhood trauma survivor. She spoke about being taken from her mother at just four years old by her uncle, growing up believing his wife was her real mother, and enduring deep and lasting abuse throughout her childhood. She opened up about her mental health journey, including being sectioned multiple times and spending long periods in mental health units. With honesty and pain, she explained how and why...
2025-12-2258 minUNPACKDThis Is Why Black Men Are Speaking Up Against MeI sat down with Elaine The Pain, we discuss how the issues first began, what led her to speak out about boycotting Asian shops, and why she has a problem with the Black men who spoke against her. She also talks about never seeing Asians serve white customers, her issues with Clue and MyNatureMusic, and opens up about her mum, Diane. We explore how all of this affected her mental health, how she lost friends because of it, and much more. Stay tuned it’s going to be
2025-12-161h 35UNPACKDThe School Noticed I Was Dirty/Smelling… So They Had to Bathe Me DailyI sat down with Hope Lovina, who shared her harrowing childhood abuse story with great courage. After losing her mother at just 1 year old, Hope grew up facing severe neglect, physical abuse, and emotional trauma at the hands of her father. Her experiences as an abused child shaped her early life, but she survived and is now sharing her journey as a trauma survivor.In this episode, we unpack Hope’s story—her pain, struggles, and the resilience it took to overcome childhood trauma. From enduring abusive parenting to finding strength and healing, Hope’s story is both heart breaki...
2025-12-0858 minUNPACKDThis Is Why The Hospital Is Responsible For The Death Of My Father!In today’s episode, I sit down with Adrian to dive deep into his powerful personal story and the moments that shaped his life. He opens up about the heart-breaking experience of how the hospital been responsible for the death of his father in the hospital—a tragedy that had a lasting impact on him and his family. We also explore how Adrian ended up in the “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook group (yes… more than once ), and the unexpected lessons he learned from it. Adrian gets real about his struggles with alcohol and gaming addiction, and how he use...
2025-12-021h 03UNPACKDThe Truth About How My Partner Turned My Life Aroundlife story, childhood trauma, toxic relationships, healing journey, binge drinking awareness, family struggles, real talk, personal transformation, overcoming the past, protecting women, emotional Storytime, inspirational journey, mental health awareness.He shares the truth about his childhood, the impact of his parents’ separation, and why he once believed he was adopted. He talks honestly about growing up around binge drinking, the toxic four-year relationship that shaped him, and how he eventually found himself wanted by the police — a turning point that changed his life.He also reveals the heart-breaking story involving his dad, the experiences that shaped his mindset, and the...
2025-11-261h 35UNPACKDHe Kept Asking About My Financial Situation… Then the Truth Came OutI’ve sat down with the amazing Akua, who shared her story with me.From growing up in Africa and trying to fit into UK culture, to never seeing any race other than Black during her childhood, she opens up about it all.She talks about how she dealt with being bullied in school, her mum working hard to provide for her, and how her barbering career put her in difficult situations with men — including being stalked and not being left alone.She also shares her past relationships, such as being with a Muslim man and another who tried to t...
2025-11-171h 30UNPACKDI Wanted to End My Life… But I Changed My MindI sat down with Fahni, who shared her inspiring story. She talks about her upbringing—growing up feeling unable to speak up or have confidence to stand up to anyone, and how her parents’ divorce shaped her. Fahni also reflects on never having a male figure in the family to provide guidance or protection.Moving away for university exposed her to the wider world, but when she returned home, she struggled with the pressure of being back, faced difficulties with her brother, and was ultimately pushed out of the family home. She opens up about the reasons behind her suic...
2025-11-131h 31UNPACKDMy Dad Doesn’t Even Know Me… But He Still Hates Me🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Sophia & Nae as they open up about their real-life experiences growing up.Sophia shares what it was like not knowing her dad, how she eventually crossed paths with one of her sisters in a wild twist of fate. discovering she had a sister she never knew existed, and how her relationship with her mum became her entire world.Nae talks about body image struggles that started as early as childhood — dieting at 7 years old after being called “fat” and growing up in a mostly white neighborhood.Together, they reflect on growing up as young gi...
2025-11-131h 08UNPACKDHow I Escaped Somalia and Returned to the UKForced marriage at 16, true story of Sumaia, domestic abuse survivor, SA awareness, child marriage story, emotional wedding story, escaping Somalia, survival journey, stolen belongings, toxic in-laws, social services experience, mental health recovery, trauma healing, PTSD/ADHD/other Mental health issues survivor, escaping Somalia and returning to the UK, powerful life story, inspirational comeback, shocking ending, real-life documentary, women’s rights, emotional storytelling, abuse awareness, resilience, strength, escaping abuse, forced marriage survivor, powerful story time.I sat down with Sumaia as she shares her emotional and heart breaking story. Watch until the end — you won’t believe what happens.Sumaia experi...
2025-11-131h 32UNPACKD I Still Love My Dad… Despite Everything He DidAysha Mercedes - Childhood trauma, revert to Islam, Muslim women, racism in Muslim community, makeup in Islam, Islamic therapy, abusive parents, healing journey, mental health, Islam and identity, .I sat down with the incredible Sister Aysha Mercedes as she opened up about her childhood struggles and the trauma of witnessing her father's treatment of her mother. She shared her powerful journey to Islam, the challenges she faced as a revert, and her insights into racism within the Muslim community. As a trauma therapist, she discussed the types of clients she’s supported and the emotional weight of her work. We...
2025-11-131h 17UNPACKDThe moment I found out, I broke down and climbed into my mum’s bed in tears.In this episode, I sit down with Sophia as she opens up about her raw and emotional journey with her ex.From how they first met to how things quickly turned serious, Sophia shares how she gave him countless chances — only to be betrayed again and again. She talks about how love, or what she thought was love, made her act in ways she never imagined.Before him, she never saw herself as the “crazy” one. But somewhere along the way, she started to lose herself — and didn’t even realize it.This is more than just a relationship story — it...
2025-11-131h 03UNPACKDI had to teach my son about honey trap ''Set Up Girls''I sat down with the incredible L.A., who holds a degree in Psychology and Criminology, for a powerful and eye-opening conversation.She opens up about her journey to Islam and what led her to take her Shahada. We also dive into deep topics including:•Her experience with the "honey trap" and the advice she gave her son•How three teenagers were charged with M at the school where she taught•The discrimination she faced — not just from outside, but within the Muslim •community, and even from some within the Somali communityAnd so much more..This is an honest, raw, and i...
2025-11-131h 00UNPACKDMy brother from Somalia cried begging me to changeReversion to Islam, life before Islam, marriage struggles, manhood, faith, family dynamics, — Abdulmalik shares his raw, inspiring journey in this powerful and honest conversation.In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Abdulmalik as he shares his raw and inspiring journey. He opens up about life before Islam, the struggles he faced on the road, and the crucial moment that led to his reversion to Islam. Abdulmalik gives honest insight into how his marriage was in the beginning vs. how it is now — and what truly changed.We also dive into his relationship with his non-Muslim mother, how that dyna...
2025-11-1359 minUNPACKDFormer Female Prison Officer Reveals Inmate Tried to Start a RelationshipFormer female prison officer shares real-life experiences working in corrections — from inmate behavior, daily routines, and officer-inmate boundaries to the risks of crossing the line. Discover what life is really like behind bars, including how prisoners react to fair treatment, why some keep to themselves/ some prisoners unaliving themselves...including what happens when a female prison officer is caught flirting or engaging in inappropriate conduct with inmates.Insta: @Unpack.d Guest : Keepingupwithkyra_1Tiktok: @unpack_d
2025-11-1359 minUNPACKDHe stole 150k - baby mum held me down even after the breakup.We sat down with Kidavelly — raised in Brixton, South London.He opens up about his upbringing, including being searched just to get into school, and what it was like growing up in an environment where you had no choice but to sink or swim.Kidavelly shares his journey into music and acting, reflects on fatherhood, and speaks candidly about his relationship with his kids' mother — giving her credit for standing by him even after their split.He also opens up about DVS’s downfall and shares deeply personal stories he's never spoken about publicly — raw, real, and unfiltered.#podcast #relatabl...
2025-11-111h 35The Ismono PodcastTransition into one bag travel. THE ISMONO PODCAST with @UnPackD Talking to one of the newer bag reviewers. This is John from Unpackd.
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