Carlrin Unfiltered

Ever feel like some of your reactions… your habits… the way you handle people or situations… just aren’t you? This episode is all about noticing the quiet ways trauma shows up in our everyday lives. From reading footsteps before anyone enters a room, to saying “it’s fine” when it’s not, to walking on eggshells around others,sometimes the things we thought were normal are actually survival response...

There’s a version of you that wants to speak. And a version that wants to stay safe. I’ve lived between those two for too long. This episode is not about fear. It’s about the invisible cage we build to avoid being misunderstood. The relaunch of Carlrin Unfiltered is here. And I’m done shrinking.

In this episode, I reflect on everything 2025 revealed the lessons, the discomfort, the people I met, the friendships and family relationships I had to re-examine, and the truths that made me question what I had known for so long. I talk about learning to be intentional with the people I let into my life, choosing myself more than I choose to show up for others, and navigating freedom for the firs...

This episode is a deeply personal reflection on growing up too soon, being the firstborn daughter, and carrying responsibilities that were never meant to be yours. I talk about exhaustion that doesn’t go away, learning how to choose solitude, complicated relationships with parents, grief for the versions of yourself you’ve outgrown, and what happens when you finally get space to meet yourself agai...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of cosmetic surgery in Kenya and beyond. From societal pressures and mental health to self-love, acceptance, and the realities of working out but still needing surgery, we unpack the complex reasons people make these choices. We explore the risks, the rewards, and the importance of doing thorough research before deciding to undergo any procedure. Whethe...

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Carlrin unpacks the painful reality of gender-based violence ,from the stories that break our hearts to the silence that follows them. She reflects on the 21st of November movement, the women whose lives were stolen, and the unending fight for safety, respect, and justice. This is not just an episode; it’s a voice for those who can’t speak anymore and...

Grief doesn’t only wear black. Sometimes, it walks with the faces of people who are still alive. In this episode, we dive into the quiet ache of losing — losing a parent, losing friends, losing yourself, and mourning the people who chose to leave… or changed along the way. Through raw, spoken word storytelling, we hold space for heartbreak, betrayal, and the kind of grief that doesn’t get flowers...

Starting over is often seen as scary, heavy, or even shameful,but what if it’s actually freedom? In this episode, I open up about what it really means to start over: with yourself, with friendships, and with romantic relationships. I share how family expectations and societal standards once made me feel like starting again was a sign of failure, but how I’ve come to see it as the beginning of poss...

Growing up, silence was never peaceful for me it was discipline, distance, and dismissal. In this episode, I share how the silent treatment shaped me from childhood into adulthood: the anxiety it created, the walls it built, and the echoes it left in my friendships, school life, and work. But I also explore what it means to reclaim silence ,turning it from punishment into healing, from something t...

In this episode of Carlrin Unfiltered, I reflect on the unspoken words that shaped me,the moments where I stayed quiet instead of speaking my truth. Growing up in a strict, disciplined household, navigating friendships that drifted, and family expectations that left little room for mistakes,I share the weight of silence and the lessons it carried. This isn’t just about me. It’s about the conversat...

In this opening episode of Carlrin Unfiltered, I invite you to sit with me as I reintroduce myself and share a glimpse of my journey so far. From my roots as a professional print journalist to my current path in sales and marketing, this is a conversation about growth, change, and what it means to embrace every season of life. Think of this as a candid coffee chat — where I let you in on who I am,...

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Today's segment is about my struggle with mental health,toxic environment and my healing journey for the past one year. Enjoy!

A lot has happened in the year 2020,especially the COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled many of us. Our mental wellness and stability has been tested and we are doing everything we can to keep a sane mind and it is okay if all you've done is push through the day.