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. 4D AGO

    Episode 21: The One Where We Overthink Everything in Midlife

    Send us a text, question, or comment How do you know if you’re being thoughtful — or just stuck in analysis paralysis? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, the one where we overthink everything, Natali, Carina, and Nikki unpack decision fatigue, overthinking in midlife, and the fear of making the wrong choice. What starts as a light conversation quickly turns into an honest look at how women in their 40s and 50s navigate life transitions, identity shifts, and the pressure to get decisions “right.” They talk about: Overthinking major life decisionsDecision fatigue in midlifeAnalysis paralysis and perfectionismFear of regretChanging careers or scaling backRelationship decisions and boundariesThe pressure to choose correctly in your 40sWhy growth often requires uncomfortable choicesThe conversation explores how ambition, personal development, and midlife transitions can actually increase anxiety around decision-making. They reflect on why the stakes feel higher now, how past experiences influence present fear, and what it means to trust yourself again. If you’ve ever spiraled over a decision, postponed something because you wanted more certainty, or wondered why making choices feels harder in midlife, this episode offers humor, honesty, and perspective. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife reinvention, ambition, relationships, overthinking, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

    1 hr

  2. MAR 18

    Episode 20: The One Where We Outgrow Friendships in Midlife

    Send us a text, question, or comment What happens when friendships shift in midlife — and how do you know who to keep and who to outgrow? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nikki start with quirky personal confessions (including juggling and an unexpected trivia team story) before diving into something deeper: adult friendships, sibling relationships, boundaries, and how connection evolves in your 40s and 50s. They talk about: Outgrowing friendships in midlifeGrowth-minded relationships vs energy-draining dynamicsWhy some friendships fade without a dramatic endingSetting boundaries with friendsMaintaining long-term friendships from high school and collegeThe unique comfort of sibling relationshipsWhen shared history matters more than shared goalsHow ambition and personal growth affect who stays in your lifeThe conversation also moves into midlife experiences that shape connection — from university leadership and entrepreneurship to cruise vacations, luxury travel, and even the infamous “poop cruise” documentary that will make you rethink everything. This episode explores adult friendship dynamics, emotional maturity, personal growth, and the reality that not every relationship is meant to last forever. If you’ve ever wondered why certain friendships feel harder to maintain after 40, why some people naturally drift away, or how to cultivate deeper, more aligned relationships in midlife, this conversation will resonate. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife reinvention, friendship, ambition, family dynamics, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

    38 min

  3. MAR 11

    Episode 19: The One Where We Make a Midlife Bucket List

    Send us a text, question, or comment What’s actually on your bucket list in your 40s and 50s — and are you really going to do it? In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, Natali, Carina, and Nikki dive into bucket list ideas for midlife, from big travel dreams to small, meaningful experiences that make life feel fun again. What starts as a conversation about French Polynesia, New Zealand, the English countryside, and hot air balloon rides quickly expands into something deeper: how do you choose adventure without burning out? They talk about: Creating a midlife bucket listTrying new things after 40Travel goals like Australia, Croatia, the Galapagos Islands, and AntarcticaVisiting an elephant sanctuary in ThailandGoing apple picking in New EnglandTaking a hot air balloon rideVisiting all seven continentsDreaming about world travel without rushing through itThe conversation also moves into creative bucket list ideas, including cooking every recipe from an Ina Garten cookbook, watching The Great British Bake Off together, making flower crowns, taking dance classes, playing pickleball tournaments, and rediscovering fun after seasons of work and responsibility. They reflect on: Why shared experiences with friends matter more than the destinationThe pressure to do “big” things versus meaningful small onesHow midlife shifts your definition of adventureReclaiming joy after years of ambition, caregiving, or business growthWhy sometimes the scariest thing is simply trying something newIf you’re building a bucket list in your 40s, questioning your next adventure, craving travel inspiration, or wondering how to bring more fun back into midlife, this episode offers laughter, honesty, and real-life ideas you can actually try. Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife reinvention, friendship, travel, ambition, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.

    46 min

  4. MAR 4

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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.

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  • Creator
    Carina Gardner, Nicki Krawczyk, and Natali Edmonds
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unfiltered-ish
  • Show Website
    Unfiltered-ish

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