Tony & Sarah Unscripted

In this episode, we sit down with Corey Hudson, author, photojournalist, and LMSW, for a real and honest conversation about his journey through trauma, substance use, and healing.

Corey shares his story with openness and heart, reminding us of the strength it takes to live authentically and the power of being seen.

We also talk about his book Every Heart Has a Story to Tell, inspired by his blog Hearts of Strangers.

A grounded, powerful reminder that every story matters.

Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heartsofstrangers1727

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In this episode, cohost Tony Ferraiolo talks about his experience being on anxiety medication and the importance of letting go of shame around taking care of your mental health. The conversation explores self-care, giving yourself permission to get the support you need, and what that journey can really feel like. Along the way, it takes an unexpected and lighthearted turn, as he shares what helps him relax, including a funny and very honest moment about watching The Waltons. It’s real, human, and might leave you smiling.

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Ed and Tim’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and love.

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In this episode, cohost Sarah Celotto opens up about her early life, being born in Ireland and placed for adoption, and what it was like growing up knowing her story began differently. She shares honestly about identity, belonging, and the quiet questions that can come with being adopted. It’s a deeply human conversation, and one that reminds us how powerful it is to own your story and find where you truly belong.

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We talk with Denise Paley, a mother whose son experienced a serious mental health crisis as a teenager that led to a tragic act of violence.

In the years since, Denise has become a powerful advocate through her work with NAMI, helping shift how police departments and communities respond to individuals in mental health crisis.

Her story is one of resilience, responsibility, and the impact one parent can have in creating more compassionate systems of care.

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In this episode, Tony and Sarah talk about the opening of the Alex Community Space and Guilford Pride.

Together, they reflect on why these spaces matter now more than ever, places where people can come together to celebrate, feel supported, and experience joy.

This conversation is about belonging, connection, and the power of community.

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This episode of Tony and Sarah Unscripted is deeply personal. We sit down with Sarah’s son, who at 18 survived a massive brain bleed and stroke, to talk about recovery, perspective, and finding joy after life changes in an instant. As a mother and son, their honesty, humor, and connection open up a powerful conversation about resilience, love, and what it means to keep living fully after trauma.

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In this first episode of Tony and Sarah Unscripted, it’s just the two of them, sitting down to talk about why this podcast changed direction and why the name changed too. Tony shares a bit about a recent experience that shifted things in a big way, and together they reflect on how life has a way of asking us to pause, recalibrate, and move forward with more intention. It’s an honest conversation about change, resilience, and choosing to keep showing up, even when things feel uncertain.

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