Unfiltered-ish

Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds
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Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat you wish you were in. Each week, Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds talk honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, success, reinvention, and the strange little things that make you wonder, “Wait, is everyone else thinking this too?” They’re business friends turned real-life besties, bringing humor, honesty, and just enough chaos to the conversations women usually save for private texts.

  1. 12h ago

    Episode 38: The One Where We Ask If Manifestation Is Real

    Send us a text, question, or comment What if the thing you’re trying so hard to force is the thing you actually need to loosen your grip on? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about manifestation, belief, signs, surrender, control, joy, prayer, and what it means to take action without trying to micromanage the entire universe. What starts with sleep, Oura Rings, and whether starting a university ruins your rest turns into a deeper conversation about goals, faith, business, money, intuition, and learning how to trust the next step. Natali shares the story of wanting to write a book, starting before she knew how it would happen, and then getting an unexpected email from Wiley Publishing. Carina talks about belief, preparation, religion, personal revelation, and realizing she had stopped believing in one of her own big dreams. Nicki gets honest about feeling stuck, wanting signs, trying to surrender, and the difficulty of not controlling the outcome when your business and life feel uncertain. We also talk about joy as part of manifestation, why breaks might create better ideas, the “castor oil” meditation moment, being the hype girl for other people’s success, and whether everything going perfectly would even be good for us. If you’ve ever wanted a sign, tried to manifest something, struggled to surrender, or wondered whether joy and play might actually be part of the plan, this episode is for you. Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat for women talking honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, reinvention, joy, and wanting more out of life.

  2. Jul 15

    Episode 37: The One Where Our Strengths Start Working Against Us

    Send us a text, question, or comment What if the thing you’re best at is also the thing quietly getting in your way? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about the personal “superpowers” that help them succeed—and the moments when those same strengths become a problem. What starts with guitar lessons, piano trauma, sign language, and learning new things in midlife turns into a deeper conversation about growth, ambition, ideas, execution, perfectionism, strong opinions, compassion, friendship, and self-awareness. Nicki shares how her love of learning can turn into overconsuming courses and outsourcing answers. Carina talks about execution, projects, moving fast, and the challenge of not fully leveraging one thing before jumping to the next. Natali gets called out for her constant stream of ideas, her big heart, and the way caring deeply can sometimes become emotional pressure. The conversation also gets into wit, bluntness, softness, manifestation, friendship dynamics, and how the right friends can lovingly reflect back the things you might not see in yourself. If you’ve ever wondered whether your greatest strength is also the thing exhausting you, distracting you, or keeping you stuck, this episode is for you. Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat for women talking honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, reinvention, joy, and wanting more out of life.

  3. Jul 8

    Episode 36: The One Where We Share the Apps We Can’t Live Without

    Send us a text, question, or comment What apps, AI tools, calendars, password managers, and communication systems are actually helping us run our lives—and which ones are just making more noise? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk through the tech tools, productivity systems, and software they use every day for business, friendship, family, content, team communication, and staying organized. What starts as a conversation about Descript, Whisperflow, Claude, Google Drive, Dropbox, and password managers turns into a bigger discussion about the systems that help us not drop the ball. We talk about AI tools, video editing software, voice-to-text apps, Google Calendar, Marco Polo, Loom, Voxer, Google Chat, Asana, team communication rules, why voice notes can feel disrespectful, and the difference between tools that save time and tools that create more work. Natali also shares her “Command Center” system: one Google Doc that holds goals, big ideas, active projects, pain points, to-do lists, and key business updates so everything has one place to live. If you love productivity tools, feel overwhelmed by all your apps, run a business, manage a team, or secretly believe your Google Calendar is the only thing holding your life together, this episode is for you. Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat for women talking honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, reinvention, joy, and wanting more out of life.

  4. Jul 1

    Episode 35: The One Where We Ask If We’re Ambitious or Just Panicking

    Send us a text, question, or comment Is it ambition, work ethic, entrepreneurship… or are we all just being powered by low-grade panic? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about the highs and lows of building businesses, working way more hours than expected, chasing the next win, and wondering whether “steady” would actually feel good or just feel average. What starts with lizards, library scones, and Claude-assisted time tracking turns into a very honest conversation about workaholism, business burnout, money pressure, W-2 fantasies, entrepreneurship, personal chefs, house managers, and whether any of us would still choose this life if money stress disappeared. We also talk about the strange addictive pull of business highs, why business lows can force reinvention, whether money acts like a shield, and the fantasy of having a life where work is still creative but no longer running the whole show. If you’ve ever loved your work, resented your work, dreamed about quitting, immediately started another idea, or wondered why you can’t just choose the calm, steady path, this one is for you. Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat for women talking honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, reinvention, joy, and wanting more out of life.

  5. Jun 24

    Episode 34: The One Where We Try to Romanticize Our Lives

    Send us a text, question, or comment How do you stop just getting through the day and start actually enjoying your life again? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about joy rituals, romanticizing your life, morning routines, meditation, burnout, and the small habits that make everyday life feel meaningful again. What starts as a conversation about french fries, dirty martinis, Korean dramas, and fancy pajamas turns into a deeper discussion about happiness, emotional restoration, and why so many women feel like they’re just surviving their routines instead of fully living them. They explore:  Romanticizing your life in midlife  Joy rituals and daily routines  Morning habits that improve mood and energy  Meditation, manifestation, and visualization  Burnout and emotional exhaustion  Friendship and emotional connection  Oura Rings, stress tracking, and nervous system awareness  Why travel changes your mindset  Learning how to slow down and enjoy life again Nicki shares her new “11-minute joy meditation” practice inspired by manifestation and visualization techniques, while Natali talks about dancing to “Ring My Bell” while making coffee every morning and trying to create more beauty and joy in everyday life. The conversation also moves into:  fancy sleep routines  meaningful travel  solo retreats and personal reset weekends  dream vacations  relationship rituals  work stress and emotional recovery Along the way, they reflect on what actually creates happiness — and realize that most joy ultimately comes from people, meaningful experiences, and feeling connected to your life again. If you’ve been feeling emotionally numb, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from joy lately, this episode will feel comforting, funny, and deeply relatable. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about friendship, personal growth, burnout, relationships, midlife, joy, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

  6. Jun 17

    Episode 33: The One Where Our Dreams Are Definitely Trying to Tell Us Something

    Send us a text, question, or comment Why do stress dreams feel so real, and what do they reveal about what’s actually happening underneath the surface? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki talk about overwhelm, ambition, anxiety, burnout, and the strange recurring dreams that seem to appear during stressful seasons of life. What starts as a conversation about facials, conferences, travel schedules, and feeling emotionally overloaded quickly turns into a deeper discussion about stress dreams, subconscious processing, and why our brains seem to work through problems while we sleep. They unpack:  Recurring anxiety dreams  Stress dreams and dream interpretation  Feeling overwhelmed by opportunity and responsibility  Burnout, ambition, and emotional exhaustion  Why successful women still feel like they’re drowning sometimes  Business pressure and decision fatigue  PTSD, nightmares, and anxious dreaming  The emotional toll of leadership and caregiving careers They also share some of their strangest recurring dreams, including:  Ice collapsing in Antarctica  Showing up late to a marathon  Forgetting you have a baby  Getting lost trying to find a hotel room  Driving a car that won’t stop  Tiny horses appearing in dreams for absolutely no reason Along the way, the conversation explores friendship, emotional support, nervous system overload, sleep, and why talking with the right people can sometimes calm your brain more than productivity ever will. If you’ve ever Googled “what does my dream mean?”, felt emotionally overwhelmed by your own success, or wondered why your subconscious seems louder during difficult seasons of life, this episode will feel deeply relatable. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about friendship, personal growth, burnout, ambition, anxiety, midlife, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

  7. Jun 10

    Episode 32: The One Where We Admit We Want More

    Send us a text, question, or comment What does your dream life look like now, and how much of it is really about the house, the pool, the people, and the feeling of peace? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nicki start with a surprise birthday story after Carina secretly flies back to Phoenix to surprise Nicki at brunch. What begins as a funny, sweet recap of secret plans, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, birthday surprises, and full moon wishes turns into a deeper conversation about friendship, home, and what success feels like in midlife. They talk about surprise parties, thoughtful gifts, spontaneous friendship, pickleball, spring goals, and the tiny rituals that make life feel meaningful. Then the conversation shifts into dream homes, snowbird life, pools, luxury, and what it means to build a life that feels peaceful instead of performative. From Phoenix houses and Bear Lake dreams to indoor pools, pickleball courts, libraries, mountain views, and homes that feel like a sanctuary, they unpack why certain things symbolize safety, success, and freedom. If you’ve ever dreamed about owning a home with a pool, becoming a snowbird, creating a peaceful life in midlife, or redefining what “making it” actually means, this episode will feel funny, honest, and surprisingly reflective. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife, friendship, personal growth, dream homes, relationships, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

  8. Jun 3

    Episode 31: The One Where We Think Cartier Will Kick Us Out

    Send us a text, question, or comment Why do certain fears get louder as we get older — even when we know they make no sense? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, the one where we talk about irrational fears and dream lives, Natali, Carina, and Nikki unpack the strange anxieties, insecurities, and overthinking spirals that show up in midlife. What starts as a conversation about parking garages and driving anxiety quickly turns into something deeper: fear of not belonging, fear of judgment, and the quiet ways women question their worth in spaces that feel exclusive or unfamiliar. They talk about: Irrational fears and anxiety in adulthoodWhy some fears get stronger with ageFear of heights, driving, and losing controlFeeling intimidated in luxury stores like Cartier, Chanel, Tiffany, and Louis VuittonImposter syndrome and self-worthWhy exclusivity culture can feel uncomfortableThe pressure to “deserve” beautiful thingsSocial media, curated lives, and comparisonThe conversation also explores: Wanting fewer but more meaningful possessionsBuilding a peaceful home and dream life in midlifeWhy trends and aesthetics can disconnect us from what we actually wantLearning to trust yourself instead of outside expectationsThen the episode takes an unexpectedly emotional turn into manifestation, visualization, and future dreams. Nicki shares a daily joy practice inspired by visualization and gratitude, imagining future trips, dream homes, meaningful work, successful businesses, supportive relationships, and a slower, more intentional life. If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in certain spaces, struggled with overthinking or anxiety, or found yourself reimagining what you truly want in this stage of life, this episode will feel deeply relatable. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife, friendship, personal growth, relationships, ambition, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

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Unfiltered-ish is the midlife group chat you wish you were in. Each week, Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds talk honestly about friendship, ambition, marriage, dating, money, aging, success, reinvention, and the strange little things that make you wonder, “Wait, is everyone else thinking this too?” They’re business friends turned real-life besties, bringing humor, honesty, and just enough chaos to the conversations women usually save for private texts.

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  • Creator
    Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unfiltered-ish
  • Show Website
    Unfiltered-ish

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