UNMUTED with Nina Chantele
by Nina Chantele
Unmuted with Nina Chantele is where real talk finally gets the mic.From the frontlines of media to the quiet moments no one sees, Nina peels back the layers on life, love, culture, and identity. No fluff. Just truth. Each episode blends storytelling and soul checking. Sometimes she’s calling out what culture ignores, Sometimes she’s highlighting voices that have gone unheard and sometimes she’s sharing the kind of truth that hits because it’s hers.Because silence never told the full story.New episodes every week.
Episodes
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The Night Her Husband Took his Own Life Changed Everything
Sheila shares her profound journey through love, loss, mental health challenges, and resilience. This episode highlights the importance of awareness, mental health treatment, and the strength it takes to rebuild after trauma.
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Lizzy's story: My truth about becoming an American citizen
Lizzie shares her inspiring journey from Mexico to becoming a U.S. citizen, highlighting the challenges of immigration, cultural identity, and perseverance. This conversation sheds light on the real struggles faced by undocumented immigrants and the importance of hope and resilience.
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I Thought I Was Losing Myself, It Was Menopause.
From teen pregnancy and marrying at 16…to divorce, healing, choosing love with clarity…to early menopause, hormone therapy, anger, libido changes, and advocating for yourself.This is what real grown woman conversations sound like.We talked about abuse, survival, co-parenting, modern family...
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Abby De La Rosa is UNMUTED
My stunning and incredibly talented sis @HiAbbydeLaRosa and I get into some deep, personal convos on Season 2, Episode 3 of @UnmutedwithNinaChantele We talk about family, friendship, relationships, faith, REAL life behind the scenes, and staying grounded through it all. Watch on YouTube and...
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Friends Who Grow With You
This episode felt like two old friends pulling out the mental photo album. Amy and I went back to our early days in media, the tiny moments that shaped us, the friendship that held through every move and every life shift. We talked about career transitions and how they push you to grow even when...
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I TOLD THE TRUTH TO MY THERAPIST In Season 2. Episode 1.
During my healing process, I knew it was time to fully open up. So I hopped on a plane to meet with @DrMichaelScimeca about losing my grandfather Teto, moving, and feeling unsure about a career I’ve loved for over two decades. We talked about staying grounded when life shakes you, holding your...
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Saying goodbye to my grandfather, Teto.
Writing a caption for this post has been one of the most challenging things with an overflow of emotions. Saying goodbye to someone who meant so much to you throughout your entire life never feels real. Teto wasn’t just our grandfather. He was the heartbeat of our family. The calm in every storm....
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Learning to let go.
There’s a moment in life when you realize holding on is what’s been keeping you stuck. I didn’t expect moving out of the area I’ve called home for more than a decade to feel like this. It wasn’t just about leaving a place, it was about leaving versions of myself behind; the people, the moments,...
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Voices That Needed to Be Heard
In this episode of UNMUTED with Nina Chantele, Nina reads and responds to powerful listener comments from Episode 12. From stories of feeling invisible at work to navigating the painful shift from essential to non-essential, Nina opens up about what these experiences really mean. She shares her…
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I feel like I was cheated on
On National Radio Day, I stayed quiet while everyone else was posting memories and moments. Not because I don’t love radio, but because I love it too much to pretend it has not changed. Radio gave me my identity, it built me, it blessed me, and it will always be part of me. What I don’t love is...
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Patience and Purpose
Patience is not just about waiting, It is about how you carry yourself while you wait. Too many of us confuse silence with stillness, but silence never told the story. The waiting season has purpose, and it is often in that quiet, uncomfortable space where we discover who we are, what we value…
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When Safe Spaces Turn Dangerous
Everybody's talking about this new "T" App. But before you "tell your truth," ask yourself, "who's holding your tea?" and can they be trusted? In this episode of Unmuted, I break down the danger of platforms that profit off your pain. Your story is Sacred, so Protect it.
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Wear Your Crown Proudly
Ever felt like you had to tone it down just so someone else wouldn’t feel uncomfortable? Nina shares how winning prom queen turned awkward because of a friend’s reaction, and how it taught her the importance of never shrinking her own joy. This is about holding your head high, owning your wins…
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Why Some People Never Leave
This one is close to my heart. It is about the people who keep showing up long after they have lost someone. The ones who linger at dinner, call at odd hours, stay just a little too long. Maybe it is not that they do not know how to leave, Maybe it is that they never stopped loving. This is…
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You Don’t Need Their Eyes to See Your Worth
This week, Nina opens up about something deeply personal, the kind of heartbreak that makes you question everything about yourself. After years of shrinking in the presence of someone who couldn’t see her value, she finally speaks on what it took to rebuild from the inside. From toxic self-talk…
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Time Doesn’t Validate You
This one is for the women who feel like the clock is ticking. For the ones who smile through family group chats while quietly wondering when it’s going to be their turn. After finding out her niece is getting engaged, Nina takes a hard pause… not out of jealousy, but out of reflection. In this...
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Now What ?!
After the emotional high of being heard, celebrated, and affirmed by her loved ones, Nina is met with a quieter, deeper feeling... what now. In this episode, she opens up about the pressure that creeps in once the excitement fades, the whispers of doubt that follow every bold move, and the...
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They Heard Me Different
This one got emotional. After sharing my podcast with my mom and my best friend, I was hit with a wave I didn’t see coming. They didn’t just hear my voice, they felt it. And for the first time, they responded not just as people who love me, but as people who were inspired by me. In this episode…
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The Delay Was the Blessing
In this raw and real episode, Nina shares what felt like the worst work trip ever; hotel issues, airport chaos, exhaustion, and a soul stretched too thin. But, somewhere between the rain, a broken key card, and a 5 a.m. flight, something shifted. What she thought was punishment turned out to be...
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Do it scared!
Last week I told you how Unmuted got its name. This week, I’m telling you what almost made me give it all up. In this episode, I open up about the fear that shows up right before something big, what it really means to need freedom after years of comfort, and why doing something scared is still...
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Finally Speaking
For a long time, I played it safe. I stayed quiet to survive, I shrunk myself to fit into rooms that were never built for me. But not anymore. In this first episode of Unmuted, I’m sharing why I chose this name, what it really means to me, and the moments that pushed me to finally stop holding...
About this show
Unmuted with Nina Chantele is where real talk finally gets the mic.From the frontlines of media to the quiet moments no one sees, Nina peels back the layers on life, love, culture, and identity. No fluff. Just truth. Each episode blends storytelling and soul checking. Sometimes she’s calling out what culture ignores, Sometimes she’s highlighting voices that have gone unheard and sometimes she’s sharing the kind of truth that hits because it’s hers.Because silence never told the full story.New episodes every week.
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