Behind the Filter

Ryan Sweda, who shared his journey of navigating a difficult divorce and the transformative power of therapy in previous episodes, is back for round three. This time, he's trading vulnerability for a candid look into the often-murky waters of modern dating, all from a man's perspective. Forget the stereotypes and clichés – Ryan's offering a raw, unfiltered take on what it's really like to date in...

In this week's episode we're diving headfirst into the internet's most outrageous viral stories – and dissecting the latest trending topics. First up, Ashley's got a fresh face courtesy of the magic makers at 317 Aesthetics Lounge by Christopher Jones MD and she's spilling all the tea on her transformation. Then, it's time for our signature segment: DMs of the Week! Get ready for a collection of c...

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: Hatchelorette Parties, Bathroom Divorces, Brain Flossing and 23andme Genetic Dilemma.

Behind The Filter has always been about amplifying voices, sharing raw truths, and exploring the human experience in all its complexity. This episode is a powerful testament to that mission. We sat down with Gerry Linarducci, a man whose life took a dramatic, unforeseen turn. For years, Gerry built a successful career in the financial industry. But one day, his world shattered. He found himself at...

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: Women and menopause, conversion therapy, functional medicine and robotic arm.

Forget the gym clichés! MVMT HOUSE, a women-owned powerhouse in Indy's Factory Arts District, is redefining fitness with a powerful message: inspiring community through movement. We spent International Women's Day there, discuss the juicy topics and chatted with Vanessa, the owner of MVMT House.

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: A fountain of youth for your furry friend, women living longer than men, go ahead and drop the f-bomb, people eating packing peanuts, residential cruise ship, dating apps launch AI wingmen and the state of Hispanics Construction Report.

Meet Lauren Schneider. Lauren's energy isn't just big—it's totally contagious. She lights up any room. Her laugh can brighten anyone's mood, and she's got this amazing gift for lifting people up. We've both been through some tough stuff—dealing with trauma, loss, and the tricky parts of mental health. In those tough times, Lauren's shown incredible courage. She's bravely opened up about her own st...

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: Texas Abortion Ban issues, Czech Republic polar plunge, LinkedIn Envy, "I'm allergic to water", and man has customs issues with a banana? LOL.

We're back in the studio for another episode with co-host Ashley! In this episode we chatted about our DM's of the week, the Audacity, some viral stories and then head into the topic regret. Do you have any regrets? How have they changed you? How have you grown from those experiences?

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: Gut health and soda, "Bigorexia", narcissists feeling excluded, Australia moving into Asia, KFC is moving out of Kentucky

Meet Matt Bair. If you're from Indianapolis and tune into the radio, you've probably heard him. His voice is not just unique; it's warm and familiar, making it easy for listeners all over the city to recognize. In this episode, we dive into topics like drug and alcohol abuse, sharing Matt's personal story and the progress he's made in his recovery. He's turned his experiences into a powerful story...

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: microplastics 2.0, asteroid might hit Earth in 2032, micro-retirements, IG's testing out new dislike feature, and cursive superpower.

Meet Amy Skirvin, Owner of the group fitness studio Sweat Shop and Publisher of Franklin Magazine. Amy and I often chat about getting older and how our bodies have changed over the years, leading to some really insightful conversations. In this episode, we dive into important talks about fitness, weight loss, and the buzz around GLP-1 medications that have caught the health and wellness community'...

Your weekly recap of society, culture, lifestyle news and more! This week: Doctor indicted on mailing abortion pills, your brain and microplastics, Waffle House, eggs and the Bird Flu and more TikTok news.

We are taking Behind The Filter outside the walls of the studio to fun events and businesses throughout Central Indiana and no better way to kick off our LIVE Podcast Remotes than with starting at Daniel's Family Vineyard & Winery! In this episode we chatted about our DM's of the week, the Audacity, some viral stories and then head into the topic of Valentine's and what does is mean for us wom...

Introducing Unfiltered Weekly Your weekly wrap-up on all things society, culture, and lifestyle news with trending stories and more. This week we chat about Starbucks, Apple Watches, The Doomsday Clock, The rare "Corpse Flower", and finding surrogate families on Facebook.

Well, we are authentic as you can get ha! As sticking to the lovely "Behind The Filter" theme of no re-dos and edits, we had a flub of ours and decided to share... so you'll see/hear a funny mishap in the middle of this episode. :) Now- let's get into the fun of it! We chatted with Ashley more about her fashion brand, upcoming Spring trends, must-have looks and advice she can give those who are lo...

Introducing Unfiltered Weekly Your weekly wrap-up on all things society, culture, and lifestyle news with trending stories and more. This week we chat about TikTok, raw water, First Aid Beauty, Nintendo Switch and more.

Guest Ryan Sweda is back for episode 19! If you don't remember him and/or you're new to the podcast, Ryan was on last month and we chatted about divorce, therapy and the art of healing. Just to recap it for you- Ryan truly embodies the essence of hard work, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of personal evolution in the realms of renewal and growth. Previously we chatted about his journey surr...

Episode 18 is here! I am thrilled to introduce an exceptional female entrepreneur who exemplifies strength and resilience in both her professional endeavors and personal life. Nina Klemm, originally from Boston, made a bold move to Indianapolis, diving headfirst into the competitive real estate market. Her enthusiasm and energy are truly infectious, as evident in her insights and experiences share...

Happy New Year! We're so excited to be starting out 2025 with all of you! We took some time off during the holidays to enjoy it with friends and family along with putting together a vision/strategy for our podcast goals for 2025 and we're pumped. As we sipped on some wine we recapped the holidays, chatted about current events, viral topics/stories and goals for 2025. Both Ashley and I do not do Ne...

In this episode we got a little festive since Christmas is next week of course! We tried Pink Diamond Wines from Two-EE's Winery located in Huntington Indiana, chatted about current events, viral topics/stories and the topic of age gap dating. Both Ashley and I are not new to this topic...we've dated/talked to men that were younger in age but why? For me personally I could never connect with someo...

In episode 15, we touched upon Ryan's journey, particularly his experiences surrounding a difficult divorce. He openly shared how he faced his inner demons and the challenges that arose during that tumultuous period. What’s truly inspiring is how he recognized the need for change and embarked on a path of self-improvement. Ryan's openness about his experiences serves as a powerful reminder that he...

Thanks for everyone listening and watching our latest installment to Behind The Filter! In this episode we sip on some white wine, chat about current events, viral topics/stories and what qualities and traits we look for in a partnership.