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Couples Unfiltered
by Lionel and Natalie Saulsberry
"At Couples Unfiltered, we share real-life experiences from others, to help our listeners navigate the ups and downs of relationships. Having each lost a spouse after over 20 years of marriage, we offer honest conversations about love, loss, and building a strong partnership through mutual respect and open communication."
Episodes
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S3 | E4 Janis Vogel: Learning to Trust Yourself in Love
What if some of the answers we're looking for in our relationships aren't found by thinking harder, but by learning to listen differently? In this episode of Couples Unfiltered, we're joined by Janis Vogel, a transformational life coach, meditation guide, and creator of The L.O.V.E. Method, a...
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S3 | E3 The Rulls of Partnership
This episode of Couples Unfiltered is sponsored in part by Color Story Florals in Vista, CA. We’ve partnered with them to feature handcrafted floral arrangements in our episodes, designed with 80% locally grown California flowers. Use code UNFILTERED10 for 10% off your next order at...
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S3 | E2 How They Turned Heartbreak into Purpose
This episode of Couples Unfiltered is sponsored in part by Color Story Florals in Vista, CA. We’ve partnered with them to feature handcrafted floral arrangements in our episodes, designed with 80% locally grown California flowers. Use code UNFILTERED10 for 10% off your next order at...
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S3 | E1 Understanding Over Communication
Season 3 kicks off with an honest conversation between Lionel and Natalie about what really makes relationships work and why communication alone is not enough. Inspired by a conversation with an older client, they explore the idea that true connection comes from understanding your partner’s past,...
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Season 2 Ep.13 Our First Marriage Disconnect: Triggers, Scar Tissue & Healing
In this deeply personal episode of Couples Unfiltered, Lionel and Natalie sit down, just the two of them, to unpack their very first marriage fight. Or, as they call it, a disconnect. What begins as a moment involving alcohol intoxication quickly reveals something much deeper: unresolved scar...
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Season 2 Ep. 12 “Rock & Rules: Etiquette & Artistry with the Swanns”
This episode of Couples Unfiltered is sponsored in part by Color Story Florals in Vista, CA. We’ve partnered with them to feature some of their handcrafted arrangements in our episodes—designed with 80% locally grown California flowers. Use code UNFILTERED10 at croziersflowersvista.com for 10%…
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Season 2 Ep 11. “Table for One: Chef Claudia Dishes Off the Menu”
This episode of Couples Unfiltered is sponsored in part by Color Story Florals in Vista, CA. We’ve partnered with them to feature some of their handcrafted arrangements in our episodes—designed with 80% locally grown California flowers. Use code UNFILTERED10 at croziersflowersvista.com for 10%…
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Season 2 Ep 10. “Built to Withstand the Fire” The Washingtons
In this powerful episode of Couples Unfiltered, hosts Lionel and Natalie sit down with Renee and Gerard Washington — a couple whose love story has withstood fire, faith, and fierce challenges. From a chance meeting in Milwaukee to raising a miracle child and overcoming a life-threatening…
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“When Chivalry Feels Like a Threat” - Unpacking Intent vs. Impact in Modern Love”
Lionel and Natalie dive deep into the sometimes blurry line between chivalry and control. Natalie opens up about growing up without examples of healthy male care, and how acts of kindness can feel like threats to her independence. Meanwhile, Lionel shares how his instinct to protect and provide…
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“Swiped Right, Stayed for the Movement” with Brian & Latoya
In this episode of Couples Unfiltered, we sit down with Latoya and Brian to explore a love story rooted in purpose, healing, and legacy. From swiping right to building a wellness movement in California, they share how very different upbringings—Latoya’s entrepreneurial family and Brian’s journey...
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Season 2 Ep.7- “Healing Out Loud” La Vida Blended with Mila & Donnell
In this episode of Couples Unfiltered, we sit down with Mila and Donnell—hosts of La Vida Blended—a beautifully honest and culturally rich podcast about love, parenting, and the realities of building a blended family. Based in Portland, Oregon, this mixed-race couple (she's Mexican, he's Black)...
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Season 2 Ep. 6 “Building a Magazine, a Marriage, and a Media Legacy” Troy and Claire Johnson
This one’s a slow pour. Sip accordingly. We’re on location at San Diego Magazine headquarters, sitting down with the couple behind the city’s most beloved lifestyle brand — and yes, we’re posted up at the iconic Happy Half Hour podcast scene. This episode? It’s a vibe. It’s a journey. And it’s a...
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Ep 5/Season 2 "We Broke Up, Co-Parented, Then Married—Our Backwards Love Story"
From friends to young lovers, Alex and Melissa’s story is anything but conventional—and that’s what makes it unforgettable. In this heartfelt episode, they take us on a journey that spans decades: from high school sweethearts navigating unexpected parenthood, to co-parenting while living separate...
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Season 2/Ep 4 “Right Person, Wrong Time… Until It Wasn’t | Mike & Casey’s Love Story”
After three years of chance encounters, missed timing, and life getting in the way, Mike and Casey finally decided to explore the connection they couldn’t shake. In this heartfelt episode of Couples Unfiltered, they open up about the roadblocks that kept them apart, what finally brought them...
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Season 2, Ep 3 "Healing Together: Eric and Iris’s Path to Love and Happiness After Loss"
In today’s deeply moving episode, we’re joined by Eric and Iris Dargan, a couple whose journey through grief and loss is nothing short of inspiring. Both widowed after many years of marriage, Eric and Iris have faced heart-wrenching challenges, but they’ve come out stronger, proving that love and...
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Season 2/Episode 2 "Never Too Late”
In this heartwarming episode of Couples Unfiltered, Suz and Bob share their inspiring story of finding love later in life. With 11 years between them and a lifetime of experiences before they met, their journey proves that it's never too late to pursue love, happiness, and your wildest dreams....
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Season 2/Ep 1 "Bridging Cultures: Navigating Race & Ethnicity in Relationships"
In this powerful episode of Couples Unfiltered, hosts Lionel and Natalie dive deep into how cultural and ethnic backgrounds influence romantic relationships. They explore the importance of understanding how race and ethnicity shape both individual and shared experiences. From having the difficult...
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Episode: 18 "Unfiltered & Unveiled”: Our Stories, Lessons, & Your Invitation to Join the Journey"
In this season finale, we take a moment to reflect on our individual journeys, share the lessons that stood out the most this year, and look forward to what’s to come. To our listeners, thank you for hanging in there with us while we explore our vulnerability and allow us to heal through healthy...
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Episode 17: "Behind Every Strong Leader”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click https://betterhelp.com/couplesunfiltered for a discount on your first month of therapy. Beatriz Palmer has become a powerful voice for change. But it’s the partnership between her and her...
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Episode 16: "Hot Flashes and Cold Shoulders”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click https://betterhelp.com/couplesunfiltered for a discount on your first month of therapy. In this raw and personal episode, we (Lionel and Natalie) dive into a topic that’s reshaping our lives…
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Episode 15: Building a Legacy of Faith, Family and Impact
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 14: "She's Just My Wife: Love, Labels, and Life Together"
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 13 "The Sky's the Limit"
We’re beyond excited to welcome the amazing Amber Wilder to the Couples Unfiltered Podcast! ✨✈️ As a 35-year-old flight attendant with Alaska Airlines since 2015, Amber has been navigating the skies and life with grace and resilience. Originally from the charming Gig Harbor, Washington, with…
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Episode 12 “God's Timing"
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 11 "Love, Laughter, and Lifelong Dates”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 10 “That’s Just How Married We Are”
Glen and Yvette Henry, the dynamic couple behind the podcast "How Married Are You?" Known for their honest and heartfelt conversations, Glen and Yvette delve into topics such as marriage, family life, dating, and the single life, with a particular focus on communication and parenting. One of the...
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Episode 9 “All’s Not Fair in Love and War”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 8 "Strength in Partnership”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ:...
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Episode 7 “Laying Down the Sword”
This episode is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the inspiring love story of Julie and Matthew, two individuals who found each other during pivotal growth stages in their lives. Both…
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Episode 6 “How are you?”
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off Chris and Cyn's story begins with a love that blossomed over decades, filled with shared passions for music, travel, and the joy of getting to know one another. Their bond only grew...
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Episode 5 "You Gotta Go through, To Get Through, To Be Through"
This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off Over their 23-year marriage, Bobby and Renee Huggins faced a tumultuous start marked by chaos, loss, failures, and formidable challenges that could have torn them apart. In the initial...
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Episode 4 "Just Be There"
This Podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp . You can use https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for a 10% discount. In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of sitting down with Mark and Heather, a remarkable couple who have faced unimaginable challenges with resilience, love, and...
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Episode 3 "Setting The Ground Rules"
This Podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered Amir and Treci Smith, a couple from San Diego, have been married for 32 years and have four adult children. Their story exemplifies the essence of effective parenting through strategic communication and consistency.…
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Episode 2 "A Token Of Our Love"
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp BetterHELP.com/couplesunfiltered Shweta and Dinesh, an Indian couple, entered into a traditional Hindu marriage arranged by their families. Their union was rooted in cultural and familial considerations rather than romantic love. Despite not initially…
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Episode 1 "Our Origin Story"
Thanks for watching, this video is sponsored by BetterHelp. https://betterhelp.com/couplesunfiltered Listen as Natalie and Lionel share their lost and found origin story and why they decided to start a podcast. Natalie and Lionel both experienced profound loss when they lost their spouses.…
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"At Couples Unfiltered, we share real-life experiences from others, to help our listeners navigate the ups and downs of relationships. Having each lost a spouse after over 20 years of marriage, we offer honest conversations about love, loss, and building a strong partnership through mutual respect and open communication."
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