Unfiltered-ish

Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds
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Three smart, hilarious, middle-aged women walk into a podcast and forget to censor a thing. Unfiltered-ish is what happens when business friends-turned-besties grab a mic and let real life roll: the wins, the meltdowns, the marriages, the midlife shifts, and everything in between. It’s funny, messy, heartfelt, and way too relatable.  If you’ve ever wanted to eavesdrop on the kind of unfiltered conversations that usually stay between friends, pour a drink and pull up a chair because they said it all out loud, and you’ll be glad they did.

  1. 6H AGO

    Episode 18: The One Where Travel Shapes Who We Become

    Send us a text, question, or comment How do early travel experiences shape identity, faith, and personal growth later in life? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki reflect on studying abroad, traveling without parents for the first time, and navigating culture shock in their teens and twenties. They explore how international travel shaped their worldview, leadership style, faith, and personal growth in midlife. From Russia and France to Jerusalem and Africa, they share honest stories about independence, privilege, fear, and perspective shifts that stayed with them for decades. The conversation also expands into immigration and belonging, including Natali’s mom gaining American citizenship after decades in the United States. They discuss what it means to grow up in an immigrant family, how first-generation experiences influence identity, and how building a life across countries changes the way you see yourself and others. If you’ve studied abroad, experienced culture shock, grown up in an immigrant household, or wondered how travel shapes identity long term, this episode offers an honest look at midlife reflection, faith, independence, and reinvention. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about identity shifts, immigration stories, travel, faith, leadership, and the experiences that quietly shape who we become.

    50 min

  2. FEB 25

    Episode 17: The One Where We Redefine Success in Midlife

    Send us a text, question, or comment What if the key to personal growth isn’t adding more goals, but choosing what to let go? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nikki unpack a powerful conversation inspired by a long-form interview with Steven Bartlett and Chris Williamson about ambition, work, sacrifice, and what actually makes a meaningful life. They dive into: Why we try to change too many things at onceThe idea that you can’t add something new without sacrificing something elseWhether “working less” is realistic for ambitious womenWhat success really looks like in midlifeThe pressure to scale businesses bigger and biggerRetirement, purpose, and why “having time” isn’t enoughMarriage, divorce, and the emotional weight of choosing differentlyThe hidden gender dynamics behind career ambition and parentingThe conversation moves from entrepreneurship and seven-figure businesses to weight goals, friendships, aging parents, relationships, and the question: When you’re 85 years old, what will you wish you had chosen differently? They also reflect on: The best and worst money they spent this yearWhy growth sometimes requires grieving something successfulPlaying small vs thinking biggerViewing life as an experiment instead of a permanent decisionThis episode is honest, layered, and very real about midlife transitions, women in business, ambition, relationships, and redefining success on your own terms. If you’ve been questioning your goals, your career direction, your relationships, or what this next chapter is supposed to look like, this conversation will feel familiar. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about growth, reinvention, entrepreneurship, relationships, and the messy decisions we don’t always say out loud.

    1h 7m

  3. FEB 18

    Episode 16: The One Where We Stop Forcing Change

    Send us a text, question, or comment If you’ve ever felt emotional, unmotivated, or unsettled at the start of a new year, especially in midlife, this episode will resonate. In this conversation, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about New Year rituals after 40, setting intentions in midlife, and the quiet pressure women feel to reinvent themselves every January. They unpack motivation dips, body changes after 40, sleep struggles, weight gain, energy shifts, and the reality of navigating perimenopause and hormonal changes while trying to set new health goals. The conversation moves from burning wishes and tarot cards to body image on camera, self image in midlife, and what self care for women over 40 actually looks like when your body and priorities are changing. If you’re navigating midlife transitions, struggling with New Year motivation, or questioning the pressure to “fix everything” at once, this episode offers honest reflection, humor, and real talk about women’s health, identity shifts, and sustainable growth in this season of life. This is a women’s podcast about aging, mindset, self care, body changes, and redefining goals in midlife without shame or urgency.

    39 min

  4. FEB 11

    Episode 15: The One Where We Choose Our Word for the Year

    Send us a text, question, or comment In this episode of the Unfiltered-ish podcast, what starts as a playful debate about Spice Girls alter egos turns into an honest conversation about personal growth, fresh starts, and redefining success in midlife. Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about choosing a word of the year, setting intentions without pressure, and creating meaningful change that doesn’t feel loud or performative. They explore what it means to embrace growth, break old patterns, anchor into who you’re becoming, and design a life that actually feels aligned. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by New Year’s resolutions, struggled with personal reinvention, or wondered how to reset your mindset in a way that feels grounded and sustainable, this conversation will resonate. Along the way, they share real-life reflections on journaling, goal setting, Valentine’s Day expectations, comfort routines, desserts, and the small rituals that shape a meaningful life. This is a women’s podcast about growth, identity shifts, intentional living, and the quiet decisions that change everything. If you’re navigating midlife transitions, redefining your goals, or simply craving a deeper conversation about the next chapter of your life, this episode is for you.

    41 min

  5. FEB 4

    Episode 14: The One Where We Blame It on the Lunar New Year

    Send us a text, question, or comment In this episode of Conversations We Probably Shouldn’t Record, what starts as a conversation about Chinese New Year and Chinese zodiac signs quickly turns into a deeper discussion about identity shifts, reinvention, leadership, and what happens when personal growth changes how people see you. Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about Fire Horse energy, zodiac personality traits, and the cultural meaning behind reinvention years. From there, the conversation expands into money, business growth, public perception, and the uncomfortable reality that success often brings criticism, misunderstanding, and stronger boundaries. If you’ve ever felt like your business outgrew other people’s expectations of you, or you’ve experienced identity changes during a major life transition, this episode will resonate. This is a women’s podcast about growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, Chinese zodiac symbolism, and navigating reinvention in midlife without shrinking back. Expect laughs, cultural sidebars about Lunar New Year traditions, honest reflections on making money, and real talk about what it costs to build something meaningful.

    34 min

  6. JAN 28

    Episode 13: The One Where We Raise the Relationship Bar

    Send us a text, question, or comment Feeling unsure about what you actually want in a relationship after years of dating, marriage, or doing what you thought you were supposed to do? In this episode, the three of us get honest about dating in midlife, divorce and identity, and how your understanding of partnership changes after 40. We talk about choosing unavailable partners, lowering expectations, learning what makes a relationship feel safe, and why wanting to be chosen can quietly shape the wrong decisions. You’ll laugh, cringe, reflect, and feel less alone in your own relationship questions.

    49 min

  7. JAN 21

    Episode 12: The One Where We Defend Our Expensive Habits

    Send us a text, question, or comment This episode starts with a confession about first-class flights, vacation splurges, and skincare habits, and quickly turns into a surprisingly honest conversation about money, worth, and what spending actually means at this stage of life. Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk through budgeting triggers, growing up with scarcity, privilege, ego purchases, and the quiet shift from chasing dopamine buys to choosing what truly feels good. Along the way, they debate handbags, cars, airline lounges, and why time might be the most expensive thing of all. It’s funny, reflective, and deeply relatable. You’ll laugh, cringe, and probably rethink at least one thing sitting in your cart right now.

    35 min

  8. JAN 14

    Episode 11: The One Where We Make Hot Air Balloon Plans

    Send us a text, question, or comment This episode begins with a surprisingly heated debate about hot air balloons and quickly turns into a full-blown conversation about missed moments, quiet dreams, and what everyone wants to say yes to in the new year. Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about goals they keep postponing, relationships that need fresh energy, fancy sleep nights, pickleball friendships, and how small rituals can completely change how life feels. It’s reflective without being heavy, funny without trying too hard, and full of those “oh wow, same” moments that sneak up on you. You’ll laugh, feel inspired, and maybe start planning a hot air balloon ride of your own.

    28 min
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About

Three smart, hilarious, middle-aged women walk into a podcast and forget to censor a thing. Unfiltered-ish is what happens when business friends-turned-besties grab a mic and let real life roll: the wins, the meltdowns, the marriages, the midlife shifts, and everything in between. It’s funny, messy, heartfelt, and way too relatable.  If you’ve ever wanted to eavesdrop on the kind of unfiltered conversations that usually stay between friends, pour a drink and pull up a chair because they said it all out loud, and you’ll be glad they did.

Information

  • Creator
    Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unfiltered-ish
  • Show Website
    Unfiltered-ish

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