Girl Talk Unfiltered...Real Women, Real Talk, Zero BullShit

The message of this week's episode of "Girl Talk Unfiltered" is that parenting adult children is challenging because it requires parents to let go of control and adapt to the changing dynamics of their relationship with their child. Topics discussed include identity whiplash, power shifts, emotional whiplash, redefining the relationship, and handling situations where adult children pull away or cu...

This episode is about the beautiful, messy art of protecting your peace. Carol dives into what it really means to set boundaries — not as walls, but as invitations for healthier connection. Through humor and raw reflection, she unpacks why women often feel guilty for saying no, how silence can be a superpower, and why choosing peace doesn’t mean giving up your fire. “Boundaries & Bliss” is a remin...

Three sisters who were raised without their father reunite with him as adults after years of absence. One of them found out seven years ago that her dad wasn't the man she thought was her father. They discuss their first encounters with their dad and the complicated feelings that come with meeting a parent who wasn't around for most of their lives. Meeting a parent that was absent for most of your...

“Alright, let’s get this out of the way: I am a petty bitch sometimes. And so are you. Don’t lie. If you say you’re not, you’re either boring, delusional, or you’ve been brainwashed by too many Instagram quotes about ‘rising above.’ But here’s the thing: petty gets such a bad rap. We act like its toxic, immature, or something we should grow out of. But sometimes? Petty is joy. Petty is therapy. Pe...

In this episode of Girl Talk Unfiltered, the host tackles the complex subject of self and identity by debunking the myth of 'figuring it out.' The discussion is divided into three main segments: the myth of achieving a final version of oneself, what to do when life causes you to lose your sense of self, and finding contentment without losing ambition. With personal anecdotes involving career burno...

On today's episode of Girl Talk Unfiltered, the topic is friendships that fade. The host, Carol, shares a personal story about her experience with a faded friendship and talks about why friendships fade, including reasons such as distance, different life stages, energy mismatch, and neglect. She also discusses how the unique grief of losing a friendship can be just as distressing as a romantic bre...

The podcast "Girl Talk Unfiltered" has undergone some changes, and is now just hosted by Carol Reed. Carol reflects on disappointment and how it can change as we get older, and shares her personal experience of disappointment in herself and others. She encourages listeners to chase their happiness and live authentically, and explains how disappointment can lead to a different, more real version of...