Barely Filtered

In this episode of Barely Filtered, we’re thrilled to welcome Laila Mickelwait, the fearless Founder of Traffickinghub and CEO of the Justice Defense Fund . Known for her relentless pursuit to hold Pornhub accountable, Laila exposes the shocking realities of the platform’s unchecked criminal content and the powerful executives behind it. Her new book, Takedown, offers a riveting firsthand account...

In this episode of Barely Filtered, Aurora and her sister Sophia sit down to chat about the latest buzzworthy crime stories. After a quick life update from Aurora—including a hilarious dating app story, co-parenting struggles and a reminder to never defend your life choices to others—they dive into heavier topics. From P Diddy's latest controversies to the Menendez brothers and Scott Peterson’...

Get ready to dive into a world of magic, intuition, and unapologetic empowerment in this episode of Barely Filtered! Our guest, Mia Magik—headmistress and founder of Witch School—shares her insights on unlocking personal power, clearing energetic blocks, and embracing your inner witch. From her viral Sacred Rage Ritual on TikTok to her bestselling book IntuWitchin' , Mia reveals how to harness...

In this episode of Barley Filtered, we’re joined by the brilliant Micaela Riley, a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist and the founder of the Be Balanced Method! Micaela specializes in root-cause healing for hormonal imbalances, gut health, thyroid issues, PCOS, and more. She opens up about her personal journey—from battling rapid weight gain, acne, fatigue, and brain fog, to finding healing t...

In this episode of Barely Filtered, we sit down with David Ghiyam, Co-Founder of MaryRuth Organics—the #1 liquid vitamin brand in the US—and a member of YPO LA. His career has spanned the investment world, medical field, and deep spiritual exploration. Now, he’s all about sharing the spiritual wisdom of Kabbalah, helping people realize that true abundance starts from the inside. But that’s not all...

Get ready for a cosmic dive into relationships on this episode of Barely Filtered! We’re joined by the fabulous Jessica Lanyadoo, a Humanistic Astrologer, Psychic Medium, and Animal Communicator here to sprinkle some stardust on your dating dilemmas. Ever wondered if your love life is overshadowed by dramatic eclipses? Jessica's got the answers! With over two decades of experience, she’s helpe...

This week on Barely Filtered, we’re shaking things up with the one and only Alex Bennett! Alex, the dynamic host of both the Mean Girls and Just Alex podcasts, is here to spill the tea and drop some truth bombs. Known for her fearless and fabulous takes on everything from pop culture drama to her personal escapades, Alex is a force to be reckoned with. In this episode, Alex pulls back the curtain...

Get ready for a deliciously inspiring episode of Barely Filtered! This week, we welcome the visionary behind the mini cupcake sensation, Melissa Ben-Ishay, co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa. Melissa's journey is as sweet as her cupcakes. After a career pivot from assistant media planner to baking entrepreneur, she turned a chance firing into a mouthwatering success story. In this episode,...

Join us as we chat with Serena Poon, celebrity chef, certified nutritionist, and Reiki master. Serena’s Culinary Alchemy™ blends food, nutrition, and intuitive healing for a truly transformative approach to wellness. Tune in to discover how her unique methods can elevate your health and daily life. Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation on harmonizing your diet with your body’s needs and incorpor...

In this episode of Barely Filtered, we’re thrilled to have the "Instagram Meme Queen" Violet Benson join us! With her wildly popular Daddy Issues Instagram account and her podcast Almost Adulting, Violet has captivated over 5 million followers with her sharp wit and comedic take on modern life. Join us for a fun discussion as we explore Violet's unique insights on romance and relations...

In this exciting episode of Barely Filtered, we’re thrilled to welcome Lindsey Metselaar, the brilliant mind behind the popular podcast We Met At Acme! Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about modern dating, relationship dynamics, and the ups and downs of love in the digital age. Lindsey shares her personal experiences and offers invaluable advice on navigating the complexities of romance...

Today Aurora welcomes Sophia - her sister - a fan favorite back to the podcast. They talk relationships, breakups, sibling rivalry and high school boyfriends. They also answer your questions about love and dating. Maybe this is Love Lines for Millennials? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/barelyfiltered and get on your way to being your best...

This week Aurora sits down with Danny Morel, successful real estate entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and life coach known for transformative work in personal development and business growth. Danny talks about the healing power of ayahuasca, how he manifested his soulmate and even gives Aurora a last minute invite to one of his famous Awaken retreats… in two days. This episode gives specific exa...

On this week's episode, Aurora hosts an enlightening conversation with Les Alfred, founder of the Balanced Black Girl podcast and blog! Since 2018, BBG has become a cherished sharing circle for everyday health, self-care, and personal development through the lens of Black women in wellness. With over 1,000 five-star reviews and millions of downloads, BBG connects you with experts, gurus, and a...

This week Aurora is joined by renowned life coach and menstrual cycle expert, Maisie Hill. Maisie has over two decades of experience as a coach, practitioner and birth doula. Her books Period Power and Peri Menopause Power have revolutionized the way women think about the rhythm of their cycles and the intersection of physical and emotional well being. Her new book Powerful is available for pre-or...

This week on Barely Filtered, Aurora opens up about her recent public breakup, addressing the swirling rumors and setting the record straight. In this candid solo episode she shares her side of the story, offering a raw and unfiltered look into the emotional turmoil, the media frenzy, and how she's coping with the aftermath of their split. Oh, and did we mention ALL of this happened around Oli...

On this episode of Barely Filtered, Aurora sits with Alisa Vitti, founder of FLO Living, Best-Selling Author, Functional Nutritionist, Women’s Hormone Expert, and Creator of the Cycle Syncing® Method and the MyFLO cycle tracking app.  Alisa helps women heal their hormone issues with her cycle syncing method which focuses on the practice of aligning lifestyle activities such as diet and exercise wi...

This week we have our final pre-wedding catch up with Olivia Culpo. After some initial awkwardness thanks to a pre-nuptual sister disagreement, we cover it all! From Remi’s Guy Fieri chic wedding style, to Aurora’s date or lack there of, and liberating ourselves from shame around menstruating, the sisters get honest and get deep! Most people agree: their dating profile doesn’t give a full sense of...

Aurora is joined by entrepreneur, writer, director, producer and fellow podcaster, Kelly Gores. Kelly’s extensive work, including her award winning documentary HEAL and her podcast HEAL with Kelly, explores the power of the mind-body connection and the body’s natural healing capabilities. The two bond over their respective healing journeys, miraculous healing anomalies and 10 essential activities...

This week Aurora is joined by the multitalented and hilarious singer, actress, comedian and podcaster, B Simone. Together they discuss viral moments, comedy and how God told B it was time to be sober. The new besties also discuss the importance of clarity and resiliency, the basis of B. Simone's brand new podcast Let's Try This Again . Oh and did you know they have AA meetings at Grateful...

Aurora is joined by serial entrepreneur, host of Earn Your Happy (Top 50 Entrepreneurship Podcast with 65M+ downloads), bestselling author and Founder & CEO of glōci, the one-and-only skin routine you can drink, Lori Harder. Her list of accolades is longer than their conversation on overcoming your reality, surrounding yourself with people who will help you succeed, and how to be constantly bu...

This week BF welcomes Dr. Casey Means, a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and wellness expert. Dr. Means is here to discuss her latest book, *Good Energy*, which explores the vital connection between metabolic wellness and optimal health. In this episode, Casey shares her top advice with Aurora on living a vibrant, healthy life by focusing on the health of our mitochondria, embracing holistic nutriti...

This week, Aurora discusses how the podcast has been good for her game and lets us in on her whirlwind romance in progress. We’re also visited by actor, recording artist and mental health advocate, Kevin Quinn who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder. Kevin discusses how an early case of strep throat was followed by Tourette’s syndrome and borderline personality disorder, and the unsuspect...

This week, Dr. Scott Lyons joins Aurora to discuss what might seem like a fabricated issue but is, in fact, a severe and debilitating condition: an addiction to drama. Dr. Lyons shares his personal journey of overcoming this addiction, which manifests as a constant need for chaos and confusion in relationships. The two discuss how similar to other addictions, these behaviors are symptoms of a deep...

This episode, con artists re-emerge, but this time it’s a woman and Aurora is prepared. Is it a red flag of someone won’t follow you on Instagram? Does it say something about a person if they care about their following to followers ratio? Aurora talks about tricks for avoiding being scammed by telemarketers and an easy way to confirm if someone is legit or a hacker. STDs anyone? Odds are you or th...