Unfiltered Discussions

Kimberly Giesin, is a trained Chef and women's Feminine Embodiment Coach. She works with other women, helping to guide them back home to themselves and step into their full potential.    After spending years struggling with an eating disorder and recovering through her own means of mindfulness, self-compassion, and reconnection to self through nature, creative expression and practices of embodimen...

Ward Wilson is widely acknowledged as the leading source of innovative pragmatic arguments against nuclear weapons in the world today. He has been a senior fellow at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, BASIC (the British American Security Information Council), and the Federation of American Scientists. He is currently the executive director of RealistRevolt, a grassroots advocacy...

Dustin Hayes grew up in Oklahoma, he lived in an abusive home. He didn’t do well in school. Dustin dropped out in the 10th grade. Dustin found solace in the military; it became a sanctuary for him. He thrived alongside his brothers and sisters in the service. But fate had a different plan; his dreams were shattered when he suffered a life-altering injury in Afghanistan, putting an abrupt end to hi...

Sean Young is the Host of the Recover Out Loud Podcast. He is also a US Army Veteran and a person in long-term recovery from addiction and mental health disorders. Sean is a Certified Peer Support Specialist in the State of Alaska and specializes in assisting Justice Involved Veterans. He uses his experience in addiction and recovery to assist others in their recovery. Sean joins Unfiltered Discus...

Julio Rivera is a writer, self-defense coach, and mental health advocate. Twenty-four years of training have shaped his philosophy, but just as important has been Julio’s experience with trauma recovery, mindset, and emotional regulation. Because he witnessed and experienced violence firsthand, Julio’s teaching is always based on reality. Julio's book, Brokedown Sensei, is available on Amazon. Jul...

Sean Robinson is a married, father of 3. In the middle of COVID-19, he decided he had enough of how I was feeling, and seeing the scale reach 320lbs, he knew it was time to make some changes.  Sean decided to remove alcohol from his life, at least for a little while. Going through “Dry January,” “Dry February,” and beyond, Sean learned so much more about himself. He focused more on his habitual re...

Tim Harper is a coal miner located in central Utah. For the last 20 years, he has worked as a Longwall Maintenance Coordinator for Utah American Energy, Inc., repairing and maintaining heavy-duty equipment; including multi-million dollar machines and the longwall. Personally, Tim has two daughters, Frankie and Miley. He's married to his sweetheart, Mary. And is the stepfather to her three children...

Karen Conti is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts. For 37 years she has actively litigated cases across the country, tried jury trials, and handled appeals in a variety of different practice areas.  She has handled numerous high-profile and noteworthy cases across the country including a First Amendment appeal before the U. S. Supreme Court and the final death row appeals o...

Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire met in college and soon watched every single Highlander movie together on VHS. They have been the closest of friends for over twenty-five years and still talk nearly every day. They have committed their adult lives to cultivating stories and caring for people. They are the authors of The Dead Rock Stars . Jay and Kyle join Unfiltered Discussions to discuss their book,...

In the Season Two finale, Brian recaps the 18 guests this season, the conversations that took place, and reminisces about a few things along the way. Thank you for taking part this season. Unfiltered Discussions will be back in April to begin Season Three. Unfiltered Discussions Guest Profiles: https://www.unfiltereddiscussionspodcast.com/guests/ Please Support My Guests: Episode Two: A Fraction S...

Matt Mysh is a content creator of over 12 years. His passion for using his voice started as a YouTube gaming commentator, and eventually led him to become an aspiring radio host and voice-over artist. He is the co-host and producer of The Bromigos Podcast, where he is known under the moniker “The Undercover Brotha." Matt joins to share his journey with mental health, talk about his struggles, and...

Dr. Karen Gedney is a retired prison doctor. She is the author of '30 Years Behind Bars, Trials of a Prison Doctor.' Dr. Gedney is now a speaker and consultant on prison reform and a volunteer tour guide for Nevada State Prison, a historical site. Dr. G joins Unfiltered Discussions to discuss her time as a prison doctor and share her passion for prison reform. Unfiltered Discussions with Brian How...

Dr. Chris Whaley was the sickly kid in and out of the hospital. He had polio in the fourth grade and spent three months in the hospital. Thanks to God and a wonderful doctor, he was able to overcome his health problems. His doctor got him into weights and the gym. Chris answered an ad in the paper to become a professional wrestler. He wrestled for ten years under the name The Saint. Mike McClaskey...

John Teakell is an esteemed Federal Criminal Defense Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, who founded The Law Office of John R. Teakell. With an unwavering commitment to criminal defense, he leads a firm renowned for securing favorable outcomes, even in the most challenging and high-profile cases. Boasting a wealth of experience, John has served as both a state and federal prosecutor, offering him a u...

Steve Wolfgang is an active-duty member of the military, a music lover, and an advocate for mental health. He owns and runs the brand, Tales of a Concert Junkie , which not only supports the local music scene but also mental health. You'll often see Steve with a camera in his hands catching photos of bands in the act at a local music venue. Steve joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his bran...

Raven Rae is a professional singer, speaker, CEO of Black Leaf Naturals (Natural/vegan self-care), and the author of "Butterfly Language," an immersive “audiobook” experience that intertwines music, poetry, and mental health advocacy. She is a multifaceted luminary who crafts a tapestry of creativity and empowerment centered around self-care and mental health. Raven Rae joins unfiltered discussion...

My guest is Nick Emery. Nick was born in Western Washington State, and raised in the heart of Seahawk country - Nick is married to his best friend Melanie and together they have 3 children. Nick has worked in a variety of roles with the foster care system and has a heart for reaching and equipping men to be good fathers. He once ate a 10x10 at In-n-Out and has lived to tell about it. Nick doesn't...

Bob Hastings is a father and husband. He and his family moved to Nevada nearly 18 years ago. Bob is a 2 time-elected official in the 3rd largest county in Nevada, during which he spent 3 years as chairman. Bob states he is a conservative by choice and a Republican by necessity. Bob is now a former County Commissioner who believes sanity is a rare commodity in politics. Bob joins unfiltered discuss...

Tawny Barker is a native Nevadan, born in Reno. She is the owner of Nobility Trauma Clean-Up LLC. Her business partners with local law enforcement agencies to clean up crime scenes. These scenes include homicides and suicides, meth labs, drug houses, etc. Her favorite type of job is hoarding homes. Tawny is also the owner of Pound Cakes, a novelty doughnut and pastry business. Tawny joins Unfilter...

This week’s guest is Robert Drews. Robert, or Bob as we informally were introduced, joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about his experience writing the book, highlighting the characters he created, and his writing process. "Look for Something Good" by Robert Drews is available on Amazon , Barnes & Noble , or locally in Northern Nevada at the Carson City Senior Citizen's Center or the Purple...

Courtney is a millennial woman living in the PNW with her partner and sassy mini schnauzer. She is passionate about conservation, hard hikes, fantasy, and learning about people. She hosts the " You're Not Qualified " Podcast, where she talks with people about pursuing careers and passions they are not traditionally qualified for. She wants you to believe in yourself most, so go do that. Courtney r...

AJ Limer is formerly one of the Dads on Dayquill podcast hosts. He's a father to a wonderful daughter and someone who enjoys his family. Working in the financial industry, AJ is currently enrolled in college in hopes of developing his career with his current company. AJ joins Unfiltered Discussions to talk about becoming a part of a much larger family than he knew of, the impact it had on him, and...

In this episode, I welcome Mike Gray from The Gray's Taproom Podcast to the show. Mike Gray was born in Memphis, TN, and relocated to Louisville, KY in 2002 for family reasons. He met his wife and future co-host of The Gray's Taproom Podcast, Tabbt, in 2009. Together, they share a wonderful son named Gunnar. Mike joins Unfiltered Discussions to share how his broken relationship with his brother im...

My guest is Dr. Kristy Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal and The Historic Scott County Jail . Make sure to check out each website and follow Soul Sisters Paranormal on Youtube . In 2014, Dr. Kristy Sumner coupled her passion for travel, history and the paranormal when she formed Soul Sisters Paranormal, an all-female team, made up of Sumner, her two sisters and two friends. As a team of 5 investig...

John Hill is a 20-year law enforcement veteran and the co-owner of Shield Protection Products. While working at a Sheriff's Department in Georgia, John met his friend and business partner - also John - who is also active in law enforcement. John and John saw a need in the marketplace and stepped in with their expertise in self-protection and law enforcement background. Together, they created Shiel...