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Barely Filtered
by Aurora Culpo
Welcome to Barely Filtered, hosted by me, Aurora Culpo, where my mess is my message and I'm here to share it all with you. Let's optimize our lives together, and I'll make the mistakes so you don't have to. Join me as I share TMI personal stories about navigating relationships, dating, and mental health - all while breaking stigmas around topics like ADHD, anxiety, and depression. From messy mistakes to moments of growth, I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and self discovery. Tune in every Wednesday for a mix of humor, vulnerability, and raw honesty as I explore the ups and downs of living in this meat suit. Follow Barely Filtered wherever you listen to podcasts.
Episodes
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Barely Goodbye: Dating, Lessons, and New Beginnings
I hate to be the bearer of bad news… but this is the last episode of Barely Filtered! But this isn’t goodbye! Over the past two years, we’ve laughed, cried, and been through it all—my divorce, dating disasters, and unexpected love. In this final episode, I reflect on my wild ride through the…
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Engaged, But the Ring Didn’t Fit
I’m officially engaged! I spill all the hilarious, chaotic, and heartfelt details—from a Paris proposal that left my finger looking like a sausage, to Luxembourg Gardens, Eiffel Tower boat rides, and the unexpected truths about dating, love, and life at 36. Plus, my hot takes on why I like Rhode...
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Mom Truths & Chaos
I sit down with Cat & Nat—the unfiltered honest moms who share a social media account, a bank account (their husbands, both named Mark, have zero access!), and a mission to keep it real about motherhood. We talk newborn survival mode, navigating the messy world of parenting online, and why…
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Marrying Zac? Ranking My Siblings? Who Killed Charlie Kirk?
This episode is a rollercoaster, and I’m taking you with me. I went through your DMs and voicemails and pulled the most unhinged (and hilarious) questions — and we’re covering it ALL. We’re diving into three categories: Siblings – Who’s my favorite right now? Who’s annoying me? Would I call…
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Human Design Secrets: Big Energy, Creativity & Letting Go
Today I’m joined by Erin Claire Jones, one of the world’s leading experts in Human Design. This isn’t astrology or horoscopes—it’s a system that helps us understand how we’re wired to make decisions, communicate, and live with more ease and alignment! We get into how this system, based on your...
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Part Two: Should I Stay or Go?
Is it braver to stay and fight for your marriage—or to walk away when it no longer feels right? In part two of this conversation, Amber Rae discusses the messy middle of love, conflict, and commitment. She shares why leaving wasn’t the end of her struggle, how she met the man she calls her...
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Part One: When a Good Marriage Isn’t the Right One
What does it really take to walk away from a “good” relationship that isn’t right for you? In this powerful episode, author and speaker Amber Rae opens up about leaving her nine-year marriage—a decision that others called brave, selfish, and everything in between. She shares how writing helped…
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Part Four: How To Know When To Quit
In this episode, I chat with Anna Kai, the queen of no-BS confidence, about why true confidence isn’t about being arrogant or “that bitch” — it’s about proving to yourself you’ve got what it takes. We dive into the power of quitting (yes, quitting!), why missing your boat might just mean you’re...
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Part Three: Zoloft, Jet Lag, and Affairs
Aurora’s fresh off a chaotic Italian “romantic” getaway (spoiler: food poisoning), Anna’s typing from a walking pad while tapering off Zoloft, and somehow we still manage to cover everything from parenting burnout to the boldest cheating scandal ever caught on a jumbotron. We talk productivity...
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Part Two: Boomer, Gen Z Hobbies & Fart Debate
In this episode, I get called a boomer—by my own boyfriend—because of my love for grandma hobbies like baking and knitting, but honestly, that might make me peak Gen Z. I break down some of the lingo Gen Z is using (no cap), question whether weddings are just overpriced stress-fests, and debate...
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Part One: Panty Liners & Two Tampons Too Many
This episode is straight TMI. Anna Kai talks underwear preferences, her stash of painty liners, and how once she had two menstrual discs stuck up her vagina at one time. Meanwhile, I admit I’ve had two tampons stuck up there without realizing. It’s fine. We’re fine. Then we switch gears to talk...
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Tips & Tricks for Not Letting Your ADHD Sensitivity Ruin Your Relationships
ADHD can intensify emotions, which can especially impact relationships. In this second part of our series with Shanna Pearson, we move beyond common advice to explore the real, everyday challenges that people with ADHD experience: why medication might not always feel fully effective, what it…
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You’re Not Sensitive, You Just Have ADHD
ADHD is more talked about than ever. In this episode, we sit down with Shanna Pearson, an ADHD expert who also has ADHD, to unpack some of the most misunderstood aspects of the condition. From the overwhelm that often starts in childhood to why your brain craves stimulation, we talk diagnosis vs....
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Is It Me or My ADHD?
Ever spiral after a text, blame yourself for something you’re not sure was your fault, or obsess over a moment days later? You’re not alone. In this episode, I talk through the question so many of us with ADHD constantly ask ourselves: Is it me… or is it my ADHD? I share a recent situation with a...
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Plastic Surgery Transparency Is on Everyone’s Bingo Card Right Now: Why I Had to Go In for a Third Breast Revision
In this solo episode, I open up about my third boob surgery — what went wrong with the first two, what I’ve learned, and why I’m finally done with big boobs. I also share the chaos behind Miami Swim Week, from getting my period right before walking the runway to failing miserably at trying to...
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Caroline Stanbury’s phone says, 'WE NEED A BABY' every day at noon.
Caroline gets right into it about why staying together for the kids is a myth, how children speed up the inevitable, and why the idea of a “fun baby” is pure propaganda. We talk blending families, building businesses, becoming different versions of yourself, and that time her husband programmed…
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Anna Kai’s Back and I'm Probably Getting Blackmailed
Anna’s back and we’re talking about my new relationship—the first one that actually feels easy in all the right ways. We get into dom/sub dynamics, weird DMs from a guy offering to work for free, and Anna warning me I’m gonna get blackmailed. My response? “So he’s going to be making all my social...
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How To Fix Your Anxious Attachment Style with Adam Smith and Andrey Korikov
From the I Wish You Knew Podcast, Adam Smith and Andrey Korikov break down why modern relationships are struggling—and what we can do to fix them. From the neuroscience behind attachment to the biology of bonding (yes, men and women really do connect differently), we explore how stress, sex, and...
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Do It Scared: Hannah Brown on Finding Herself Beyond the Bachelorette, Love, & Faith
You probably know her as The Bachelorette, but there’s so much more to Hannah Brown than roses and reality TV. In this episode, Hannah opens up about everything from falling in love with Adam when she wasn’t looking, to living apart, to building a relationship grounded in faith, values, and a…
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My Parents Had a Shotgun Wedding
My dad almost married someone else before my mom — but then they had a shotgun wedding! In this unfiltered episode, I confront my dad about the way he approaches my dating life, ask my parents how they really felt about my divorce, and dig into the chaos of being raised by a black cat (my mom)…
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Leave Me Alone, I'm PMSing (But Also, I'm in Love)
Ever have one of those days where everyone’s annoying and you’re like, maybe I’m just PMSing? Same. In this episode, I get real about everything — my progression in a new relationship (we’re starting to get over the hump of the honeymoon phase), a heartbreaking story that’s been weighing on me…
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Why Turning 30 Might Be the Best Thing That’s Ever Happened to You with Lindsey Simcik & Krista Williams
Did you know in your late 20s everything shifts? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, Lindsey Simcik and Krista Williams get real about what’s happening during your Saturn Return—that intense, cosmic phase between ages 27 and 30 that shakes up your world. We talk astrology, the shift…
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How I Met My Boyfriend on a Dating App (And Broke All My Rules)!
In this episode, I share the real story of how I met my boyfriend—and let me tell you, I didn’t follow any of my dating rules! If you want to find your person, you have to date. But learning how to date isn’t easy. With so many so expert rules out there, part of the journey is figuring out which...
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How to Feed Picky Kids (and Yourself): Kelly LeVeque on Protein and The Fab Four
Want to know the secret to losing weight? PROTEIN. Hint: two eggs won’t cut it. Holistic nutritionist and wellness expert Kelly LeVeque shares her science-backed approach to feeling your best—starting with why protein should always come first. It’s the key to managing hunger, boosting energy, and...
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Sophia Culpo Is Back: Who Are You in the Relationship—a Black Cat or a Golden Retriever?
This episode is unfiltered and unapologetic—nothing’s off limits. We’re talking ex etiquette, relationships, and whether you’re the black cat or the golden retriever. I spill the tea on my new relationship and Sophia shares why she might’ve waited longer to go public. Dating in the public eye...
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Femininity Is a Superpower: Inside Durana Elmi’s Leadership at Cymbiotika
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Durana Elmi, co-founder and COO of Cymbiotika—the wellness brand reshaping the supplement industry and redefining leadership through innovation, empowerment, and holistic wellness. From launching a passion project in 2018 to creating a $100M+ lifestyle...
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It Begins With You: Jillian Tureki on Breaking the Cycle and Building Real Love
Are you tired of asking, ‘Why do I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship?’ or ‘How do I find someone who’s actually right for me?’ The truth? It starts with you. In this honest episode, we explore the powerful idea that the common denominator in all your relationships is you—not because...
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Anna Kai is Back: BDE, Cringe Moments, and Reading Emails to Our Exes
Anna Kai is back, and we wasted no time jumping into all the things — including digging up old emails we actually sent to our exes (yes, we read them out loud). We get into everything from Big Dick Energy (BDE) and the truth about dating confidence, to awkward hookups and what really matters in...
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Vanessa & Xander Return! Scheduling Sex, Finding Your Sexual Values, and the Queef Debate
Vanessa & Xander are back to break down the sex stuff nobody ever teaches you—but everyone should know. We’re talking scheduling sex without feeling like you’re booking a dentist appointment, why wetness isn’t a performance review, and yes… the great queef debate (because we all need to stop…
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Alcohol Lied to Me: James Swanwick's Take on Drinking Less, Living More, and Doing It Your Way
Everyone's talking about drinking less these days—and not just your friend who's "sober curious" until Saturday night. There's a real shift happening, especially among younger generations, and today's guest, James Swanwick, is here for it. He shares how cutting out booze changed his life…
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Peyote in Costa Rica & a Casual, Totally NBD Crush/LOML
This week, I’m taking you inside my Costa Rica adventure, where I said yes to Peyote and ended up laughing, crying, and questioning all my life choices—sometimes all at once. After a recent Ketamine therapy session cracked my heart wide open (in a good way), I found myself craving a deeper...
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Wolf of Wall Street Ex-Wife on Living with a Narcissist
Dr. Nadine breaks down the shocking realities of narcissistic relationships, from love bombing to emotional abuse. She shares her own experience with the Wolf of Wall Street and explains how pathological lovers exploit and betray others for their own needs. She offers takeaways on how to rebuild...
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Am I a gold digger? Aurora and Sabrina Zohar on Attachment Styles, Self-Trust, and Emotional Availability
Aurora and Sabrina get real about the complexities of relationships, dating, and the personal growth that happens when we stop settling. They discuss the true meaning behind attachment styles, how self-trust shapes the partners we choose, and why emotional availability is key. Sabrina is a dating...
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I Don’t Think We Can Do Bufo Together
In this hilarious and honest episode, Aurora and Sophia dive into the world of dating, relationships, and the chaos that comes with it. From second dates at Nobu to navigating bizarre kissing techniques (we’re talking full tongue, ladies), they do not hold back! Aurora shares the tea on her most...
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Sahil Bloom: Breaking Stigmas, Relationship Secrets & Life Hacks
In this personal episode, Sahil shares his experience supporting his wife through infertility and how his own mental health struggles played a role. Men rarely open up about these challenges, and Sahil emphasizes why it’s important to do so. We also dive into timeless relationship wisdom…
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Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson, Founders of Kind Campaign: Navigating Bullying, Friendships, and the Power of Kindness
Lauren and Molly explore the real issues women face today - bullying, emotional resilience, and the pressures of friendships and social expectations. We discuss everything from childhood experiences to the weight of social media, and how all of this shapes women’s lives, especially teenage girls....
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Listen To This If You’re Grieving
Kenzie Elizabeth unpacks the unpredictable journey of life changes - grief, evolving friendships, and shifting family dynamics. She discusses the discomfort that comes with change, the surprising people who show up when least expected, and how not every friendship is meant to be forever. Plus…
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Exclusive Footage: Digging Deeper into the LA Fires
This week, Aurora puts on her journalist hat and uncovers exclusive insights into the devastating fires impacting LA. We go boots on the ground and speak with Southern California PIO/Firefighter David Ortiz, and the dedicated people working tirelessly behind the scenes. Produced by Dear Media See...
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My Husband Left Me For a 19-Year-Old
In this episode, Gabrielle opens up about the shocking betrayal she faced when her husband, living a complete double life, left her for a 19-year-old. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of divorce, love bombing, and the importance of self-reflection in relationships. She dives into fear…
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Gracie Norton: Take out your Nuva Ring & Drink Your Bone Broth
Guys, Gracie literally has the most soothing voice to listen to. Gracie Norton is a health, wellness & beauty influencer and the founder of Goodi Naturals. You will take so much more away from this episode than her calming voice (althugh it is a perk), we talk healing her PCOS, how she walked 7...
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Gabby Bernstein: Menopause Almost Made Me Relapse
Gabby Bernstein is an author, motivational speaker, podcast host, and the queen of manifestation. She came on the show to talk about her new book, "Self Help: This Is Going to Change Your Life" out now. Along the way told me Gabby channels Aurora's guides and gives her some tough love that she...
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Fermented Foods To Heal Your Skin, Gut and Energy
Want glowing skin and a happy gut? It all starts with what you eat—and it’s not just about avoiding sugar! Discover the power of fermented foods, fiber, high-quality omegas, and probiotics. Plus, learn how to stabilize blood sugar, ditch inflammatory vegetable oils, and choose organic foods that...
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I Hope My Dad Doesnt Listen To This
Navigating family dynamics can be stressful—especially when relying on siblings as buffers and trying to keep the peace with your parents. Plus, the harsh truth about dating in your 30s: attachment styles might be sabotaging your relationships. A candid look at love, family, and personal growth...
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Red Flag: The Guy Who Makes You Break Your Own Rules
Ever wondered why you keep falling for the wrong guy? Or why dating feels like a never-ending nightmare? Today we sit down with Ana Kai to uncover the brutal truths and game-changing tips about modern dating. From breaking your own rules to dodging red flags, Ana Kai dishes on how to stop…
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Buckle Up, It's An Overshare - Solo Episode!
In this candid solo episode, we’re diving deep into the chaos of life, love, and everything in between. On the dating front, we’re talking rejection, heartbreak, and the struggle of moving on when someone keeps popping back into your life. Is it ever possible to truly heal when they won’t leave...
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How Tezza Built a Creative Empire: Secrets to Success, Money-Making, and Living Your Passion
In this episode, we dive deep with Tezza Barton, the visionary and powerhouse creator behind the game-changing Tezza app that’s revolutionizing the way creators build content and collaborate with brands. From her aesthetic expertise to her real talk on the challenges of building a brand and…
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AirPods Are Melting Your Brain! Find Out Why With Alex Clark.
This week's episode is a controversial one! Alex Clark is an American media personality and podcast host associated with Turning Point USA. She hosts POPlitics and Culture Apothecary, podcasts that cover conservative commentary, pop culture, and wellness topics. In this episode, Alex uncovers the...
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Celeb Dr. Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney of SHE MD talk Vaginas, PCOS, hormones and more!
This week on Barely Filtered, we explore the world of women’s health with SheMD Podcast hosts Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi and Mary Alice Haney! Ever wondered what a top OB-GYN to the stars has to say about wellness? Or how a fashion powerhouse translates style into health advocacy? Dr. Aliabadi—an expert…
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OMG I Tried Ketamine with Dr. Mike Dow
In this transformative episode, Aurora has an eye-opening and deep conversation with America’s favorite therapist, Dr. Mike Dow. A psychotherapist, best-selling author, and brain health expert, Dr. Mike has hosted shows on TLC, E!, VH1, Investigation Discovery, and more. He shares expert insights...
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From Flesh-Eating Necrosis to Perfect Skin: A Journey of Healing with Nicolas Travis, Founder of Allies of Skin.
Get ready for an inspiring journey as we chat with Nicolas Travis, the visionary founder behind Allies of Skin. From facing tough skin issues and self-esteem struggles to building a globally acclaimed skincare brand, Nicolas opens up about his story with honesty and heart. He shares the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Barely Filtered, hosted by me, Aurora Culpo, where my mess is my message and I'm here to share it all with you. Let's optimize our lives together, and I'll make the mistakes so you don't have to. Join me as I share TMI personal stories about navigating relationships, dating, and mental health - all while breaking stigmas around topics like ADHD, anxiety, and depression.
From messy mistakes to moments of growth, I'm here to support you on your journey towards healing and self discovery. Tune in every Wednesday for a mix of humor, vulnerability, and raw honesty as I explore the ups and downs of living in this meat suit. Follow Barely Filtered wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Aurora Culpo
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Welcome to Barely Filtered, hosted by me, Aurora Culpo, where my mess is my message and I'm here to share it all with you. Let's optimize our lives together, and I'll make the mistakes so you don't have to. Join me as I share TMI personal stories about navigating relationships, dating, and mental...
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