The Unscripted Truth

The Unscripted Truth

By AKintunde Folashade

I've been many things in my 20 something years, that sometimes, it feels like I've lived multiple lifetimes.

That's why I thought getting a look at what that's like could be fun, full of drama and also enlightening.

So, let me re-introduce myself, I'm Folashade, welcome to The Unscripted Truth.
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When Motivations Change

The Unscripted TruthSep 04, 2026
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When Motivations Change

When Motivations Change

This is an episode demanding justice for creatives that choose to evolve.

Sep 04, 202608:45
The Joy of Grief

The Joy of Grief

Grief is often seen as a deep, debilitating emotion. But what happens when you inhabit the grief, the longing for long enough to find joy in it?

Aug 04, 202611:42
The Why of Procreation

The Why of Procreation

Recording this made me realize that talking about films and childhood get me super pumped. If you listen closely enough, you will hear the faint thump of my heart as you listen.

Hope it communicates my sincerity about everything I said in this episode.

Jul 23, 202613:01
We are all addicts

We are all addicts

We spend our lives trying to find an addiction that serves us best. I believe good or bad habits/addictions are subjective. My current poison is writing (weird, I know), what’s yours?

Jul 11, 202613:59
Growth NEEDS relapses

Growth NEEDS relapses

Maybe we need a little bit of backsliding to commit more strongly to our goals. Just maybe

Apr 27, 202614:50
We Need More Tears

We Need More Tears

This episode is to urge you and me to stop explaining our feelings and actually FEEL them.

Mar 13, 202620:01
War on Clean Plates!

War on Clean Plates!

Here is one way you betray your body without knowing.

Jan 28, 202620:02
New Year Secrets❤️

New Year Secrets❤️

These words are my memo for the new year. I wonder if you have been thinking them too.


Happy New Year, amazing person❤️

Jan 04, 202609:17
2025: A Lesson in Self Love

2025: A Lesson in Self Love

People tell you to love yourself in a world that doesn't teach you how.

This episode is the manual on self love that I wished I received when I wanted to start treating myself better.

It took years and lots of trial and error to put this together. But I regret nothing if I finally made it to this place where I feel I'm absolutely in love with who I am and growing even more. I hope this helps you if you are also on that journey

Dec 20, 202526:44
The Illusion of Forever

The Illusion of Forever

Does a connection lose its meaning and value because it doesn’t last forever?


This is something I’ve been pondering for a while. Shout out to @vibesestvida and @sooraj saxena on TikTok that helped me develop the courage to put out this musing of mine.


Dec 04, 202513:54
Living Alone: Pros and A Con

Living Alone: Pros and A Con

I just got out a bout of sickness and my voice sounds so alluring that I had to put it to use in this episode.


So I recorded this profound reflection on a whim. It is a fear I often have when I fall sick and I thought I should articulate here to see who else relates.

Nov 18, 202512:32
Logic vs Magic

Logic vs Magic

When life gets rough, I turn to nature for rest

I get fuel from the synchronicities and magic

Oct 27, 202516:45
The Privilege of Aging

The Privilege of Aging

It’s my birthday, reminisce on the privilege of aging with me as I go live the last year of my 20s.

Sep 27, 202518:30
Single Against

Single Against

I have been thinking a lot about how society treats singleness and single people in contrast to married folks. No intentions to pit one group against the other, but I thought it was worth taking a closer look, hence this episode, SINGLE AGAINST.

This episode is inspired by my third episode on this podcast, “The Marriage Hater” which you can listen to here👇

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49P8tZibK97uIvs6KRGeaj


I also have to shout out a podcast that helped structure my thoughts, Money Confidential.


I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Enjoy!

Sep 14, 202522:38
Supporting Friends in Disagreement

Supporting Friends in Disagreement

I’m sorry to the friends that I loved but couldn’t support❤️

Sep 10, 202508:23
Happy New Authenticity

Happy New Authenticity

I ghosted and somehow crashed into the most authentic year of my life.

This is the short story of how it went!


Welcome back to The Unscripted Truth💜

Aug 31, 202516:37
Intermission

Intermission

Quick time out and shout out. the journey to season 3 and the people that helped me get there.
Apr 20, 202411:54
The One True Religion

The One True Religion

Okay, let's discuss the elephant in the room. Can I still be called ‘Christain’? Co-produced by Oladepo Olateju
Apr 11, 202414:15
Our emotions are killing us

Our emotions are killing us

The true cost of emotional repression and hyper-awareness. Co-produced by Oladepo Olateju
Apr 08, 202416:36
Cancellations and Remakes

Cancellations and Remakes

A bonus episode
Feb 26, 202405:08
Learning to love Women (2)

Learning to love Women (2)

Let’s stop here. We can’t teach this to younger girls. NB: there are 2 segments in this episode and they perfectly compliment each other. Don’t miss ACTION and REACTION
Feb 23, 202425:07
Learning to love women 1

Learning to love women 1

It has always baffled me that women can be described as pure expressions of love, but many times it seems like they love everyone else, but other women. What's up with that?!
Feb 07, 202412:53
Celebration of Life

Celebration of Life

Existence apart from death
Nov 18, 202307:06
I picked up a ‘bad’ habit

I picked up a ‘bad’ habit

I invite you to judge. Is this a good or bad habit?
Nov 11, 202305:40
NB: You are now listening to a therapy session.

NB: You are now listening to a therapy session.

“A big exhale”
Sep 26, 202310:27
Growth wears a filter

Growth wears a filter

Dear listener, I poured my heart into this one too✨ See you in Season 3
Jan 23, 202312:06
The most underrated gift!

The most underrated gift!

I searched all over and I think in all cases, this gift comes out on top. Co-producer: Olateju Oladepo
Oct 24, 202206:37
A ‘silent’ win

A ‘silent’ win

Let's talk about Shavasana. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Sep 08, 202208:44
My thoughts on Japa Culture

My thoughts on Japa Culture

Have you ever looked at the Japa Wave like this? Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Jun 26, 202206:12
Dear happiness

Dear happiness

I wrote a letter to happiness and it is far from happy
Feb 25, 202205:37
If you never had to worry about...

If you never had to worry about...

Hiatus, toxic positivity, adjusting, MONEY!
Feb 19, 202207:20
Trigger Warning!!! Twitter Bants.

Trigger Warning!!! Twitter Bants.

Welcome to my weirdest social media moment yet. This is the most unscripted episode of the unscripted truth.
Nov 18, 202116:10
Parenting is not for everyone (2)

Parenting is not for everyone (2)

Have you noticed that parents focus more on providing that which they lacked as kids?
Nov 06, 202111:34
Parenting is not for everyone

Parenting is not for everyone

Maybe if they gave it a little more thought… Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Nov 04, 202111:59
Why you need a hoe phase

Why you need a hoe phase

Everyone needs to ‘get alone’ for a while in their lives. This episode is about why you should do it.
Oct 30, 202109:53
25 and Bothered

25 and Bothered

🎵Go shawty, it’s your birthday.🎵 Let’s talk about why the new age bothers me so much.
Sep 27, 202110:21
Ramblings of a scared 25 year old

Ramblings of a scared 25 year old

First, this is why season 2 is taking forever to come out. Secondly, this episode is me normalizing sharing our struggles, just as we share the successes.
Jul 29, 202112:39
I Miss my Ex, and You Miss Yours Too.

I Miss my Ex, and You Miss Yours Too.

You are probably having issues in your new relationship because you haven’t completely moved on from the past ones like you thought you had. You are missing your Ex. Here’s my experience and how I dealt with it. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Apr 26, 202112:16
Lessons I learnt on Valentines’

Lessons I learnt on Valentines’

Do you show off your significant other on social media? No? Then, is it because you like your privacy or you’re scared of something?🤔🌝 Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Mar 12, 202111:27
Things I find ridiculous about Nigerian Weddings

Things I find ridiculous about Nigerian Weddings

Aso ebi prices can be plenty sha!!! Let’s not even mention other ridiculous expenses that come with Nigerian weddings. Here are few things I find annoying about These weddings. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju. #asoebiwahala
Mar 09, 202112:41
A rant about the International Women’s Day

A rant about the International Women’s Day

Is the International women’s day a significant or pointless celebration? Well, I smell hypocrisy and here’s why.
Mar 08, 202110:21
Before experimenting with color

Before experimenting with color

Just like there are rules to taking care of long and full hair, there are basic guidelines to getting the best out of short hair. One of them is coloring, here’s what you need to know
Feb 19, 202110:52
Dreams change and it's okay!

Dreams change and it's okay!

Here's my answer to the question we all ask; What is my purpose in life? Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Jan 17, 202116:02
Something you should know!

Something you should know!

This episode is for my guys only because I shared a secret I used to be ashamed of. I decided to share it because I realized I'm not the only one who gets anxious when the new year comes knocking. Oh! Happy New Year.
Jan 04, 202109:31
Education: Something else they ruined.

Education: Something else they ruined.

I watched Timothee Chalamet's progress in Hollywood and I realized he started really young. I was happy for him but upset because the average Nigerian child grows to do what the parents say and not what they want. In my anger and regret,I put together a small unplanned/unscripted story. Can you relate?
Dec 29, 202005:53
Broken but Beautiful

Broken but Beautiful

Do you think you stay in an unhealthy relationship because you believe you're broken and don't deserve better? This is me calling you out!
Dec 21, 202014:39
The Marriage "Hater"

The Marriage "Hater"

Because of my strong opinions about marriage, I've been called names, I've lost friends and even occassionally offended my Nigerian parents and church leaders. But, I don't hate marriage, I just disagree with how it is practiced. And in this episode, I explain my views without holding back. Co-producer: Oladepo Olateju
Dec 13, 202018:15
A podcast about the mistakes I made as an Artist

A podcast about the mistakes I made as an Artist

2020 brought about a lot of questions concerning my growth as a makeup artist, and why it was so inconsistent. I put this out there for people that want to start out as entrepreneurs of any kind, don't make the same mistakes I made. Your growth could be faster than possible, you don't have to learn by experience, you just need to work smart. Here are a few pointers.
Dec 06, 202009:50