Unpacked & Unfiltered | Travel, Modern Spirituality, and Real Girl Talk

“Nothing surpasses that opportunity to witness another human being and be present with them.” Bexx and Noie talk about one of the biggest problems our society faces: distraction. They open up about phone usage and the strange way technology rewards us for leaving the present moment with those around us. They both draw on their personal experiences to unpack why being fully present with the people...

You need to stop creating the Pinterest-perfect summer, and here’s why. Bexx and Noie get together to swap nostalgic childhood summer memories and reflect on how different their summers felt compared to the overscheduled lives kids live today. They explore why so many parents dread the summer season. But rather than trying to make a perfect summer, they dive into what research says about boredom,...

“How you feel about yourself is the most important thing in your life.”  Bexx and Noie sit down with Australian speaker and joy advocate Amanda Gore, a friend Bexx met on her trip to Egypt. Together, they share everything from laughter and travel stories to some of the deepest questions about love, fear, belonging, and what it means to truly see another person. Amanda brings 38 years of speaking e...

What's really keeping you from living freely? We often tend to make things hard for ourselves. Let’s talk about how to stop living that way. Bexx and Noie dig into the invisible cages we build for ourselves; the comfortable routines and identities that actually limit how free we truly feel. From emotional patterns and relationship roles to financial fears and beauty standards, they talk about how...

Bexx took a trip to Egypt, and she’s ready to share everything about it! Bexx and Noie dive into what Bexx experienced inside the ancient temples in Egypt, and they look at how those teachings connect to the emotional work they've each been doing in their own lives. The things Bexx saw and learned about on her trip dive deep into personal spirituality and unlocking emotional depth that the two hav...

How do you know if your marriage is right for you? What does it really look like to go through divorce? Bexx and Noie sit down with Jarom Bishop, a family law attorney with 18 years of experience practicing in the Ogden, Utah area. Jarom gives full insight into what really happens inside a divorce, covering everything from the bizarre things couples fight over to what the legal landscape looks lik...

“The most valuable friendships are the ones where you don't have to perform to be loved.”  Bexx and Noie dig into the realities of adult female friendship in today’s world. Friendships are often the first thing we let slip in the chaos of life, and they talk about why that is. But the truth is that friends may be the most essential thing we could ever invest in. Bexx and Noie take a look at all th...

“There is something so beautiful about starting to be honest and show up for yourself in those deepest moments.” Bexx and Noie tackle a question submitted by their listeners: what is the difference between loneliness and depression? Drawing from their own lived experiences, they explore how loneliness can turn into depression when left unaddressed, and why the instinct to protect others from our p...

“If anything, this hobby has boosted my credit.” Bexx and Noie sit down with Lindsey Wintch, mom of five and world traveler. Lindsey shares how her family's love of travel was born, and how they set the foundation for a life built around experiences over things. She breaks down how she got into travel hacking and why she believes average families can travel more than they think. But this episode g...

"You're not a b*tch because you have boundaries. You're a b*tch if you're not putting the people that matter first." Bexx and Noie get into one of the messiest, most misunderstood seasons of life: divorce. They pull back the curtain on what actually goes on behind the scenes when a relationship legally unravels — the messiness, the loudness, and even the quietness. From controlling narratives to w...

“If you can't love every aspect of somebody, the wounds, the trauma, all of it, do you truly love them?” Bexx and Noie get into why relationships fall apart, and it's not what most of us think. Drawing on research from relationship psychologist John Gottman, they unpack the idea that it's not conflict that kills a relationship, but the unmet emotional needs underneath it. They dive into Gottman’s...

“If you don't care about your life, who's going to care about your life?” Bexx and Noie are joined by their friend Marielle, a soon-to-be family medicine physician heading into residency in Scottsdale, Arizona. Marielle opens up about what it takes to maintain a strong sense of self while navigating one of the most demanding professional paths imaginable. Marielle shares her life story, highlighti...

Bexx and Noie are joined by Jeanette Collins, an intuitive reader and personal empowerment teacher with nearly two decades of experience. Jeanette talks about all things regarding energy reading, intuition, and connecting with those who have passed — rooting everything in the belief that every person already holds the answers they're looking for. Drawing on her own remarkable life story, she makes...

What does it actually mean to feel at home in your own body? How do you transform yourself? Bexx and Noie sit down with transformation coach Darci to explore the science and soul behind transforming yourself. Darci shares her own lived experience and professional expertise to unpack how unresolved trauma quietly shapes the realities we live in. But, more importantly, she shows us how to rewrite th...

“If it's an identity that serves you, keep it. If it's a belief system that has been lying to you, replace it with whatever you want.” Bexx and Noie kick off this episode with a simple Facebook post asking for psychic medium recommendations that unleashed a flood of unsolicited opinions, judgment, and unintentional comedy from their St. George community. They turn this into a rich conversation abo...

Hannah is back! And this time, she and her mom, Bexx, pull back the curtain on what college life really looks like—from both sides of the relationship.  Bexx and Noie chat with Hannah about her experience leaving St. George for Salt Lake City during college. She talks about what it was like to step into true independence and discover who she was becoming along the way. From cheerleading at the Uni...

Have you ever been told your standards for dating are too high? They’re not. The problem usually isn’t having standards—it’s not knowing the difference between what you want and what you actually need. Bexx and Noie dive into what women actually need versus what they think they want in a relationship. Drawing from Psychology Today , they break down why so many women end up emotionally exhausted in...

“So many times we're waiting for life to calm down instead of finding peace in the craziness of life.”  Bexx and Noie get real about the overwhelming flood of news, social media rabbit holes, and the mental toll of feeling like you have to carry the weight of the entire world. They look back on how humans went from receiving news twice a day by radio to having 24/7 access to every crisis on the gl...

The question is simple: are you a man hater or man worshiper? Bexx and Noie dive into the patterns, mindsets, and assumptions that shape how we show up in relationships. They unpack the messy and complex realities of giving your all in a relationship, but in a healthy way. From unmet expectations to miscommunication, they explore why relationships break down and what it actually takes to build som...

Let’s play a game: Bad choices. The topics? Sex and money. Bexx and Noie play a card game where no question is off limits and no answer is too honest. The prompts lead to real confessions, moral gray areas, and the kind of topics that don’t often end up in casual conversation. If you’ve ever wondered how well you know your best friend, this episode will make you want to pull out a deck of your own...

Everyone seems to have the right “fix” when it comes to taking care of your skin. But what actually works? In a world full of trends and quick fixes, it’s hard to know what your skin really needs. Bexx and Noie are joined by cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Austin Cope to break down what good skincare really looks like. While confidence isn’t built on appearance alone, caring for your skin can play a me...

What does it mean to be someone's sunshine? Bexx and Noie explore the profound power of small acts: a smile at a stranger, a well-timed voicemail, a kind word offered without expectation. Sharing their own personal stories, they make the case that these moments aren't random acts of kindness so much as acts of radical presence.  The conversation also dives into grief, social anxiety, and the guilt...

Have you ever walked away from a relationship or conversation feeling like you had to shrink just to be accepted?  Bexx and Noie unpack the quiet, painful moments where you start to believe you’re “too much”—too emotional, too needy, too expressive—and how those labels shape the way you show up in your relationships. What starts as a candid conversation quickly turns into a deeper exploration of w...

Be honest: how much stuff do you have that you don’t really need? The physical things we hold on to can make our minds feel crowded. It’s time to throw that sh*t out. Bexx and Noie dive into why spring cleaning is about more than just tidying up. Holding onto things that no longer serve you can increase stress and decision fatigue. Your environment often reflects your internal world. If you’re rea...

Living an inauthentic life is the quickest way to let sickness in. Bexx and Noie sit down with their friend Brandon Burke, who shares his incredible transformation journey as a way to inspire others to live their most authentic lives. Brandon goes back to the beginning of his story to share how he started to recognize his unhappiness. After many years of difficult challenges, he decided to change...