Couples Unfiltered

Couples Unfiltered

"At Couples Unfiltered, we share real-life experiences from others, to help our listeners navigate the ups and downs of relationships. Having each lost a spouse after over 20 years of marriage, we offer honest conversations about love, loss, and building a strong partnership through mutual respect and open communication."

Episodes

August 15, 2025 42 mins

Lionel and Natalie dive deep into the sometimes blurry line between chivalry and control. Natalie opens up about growing up without examples of healthy male care, and how acts of kindness can feel like threats to her independence. Meanwhile, Lionel shares how his instinct to protect and provide is rooted in love and respect—not dominance. Together, they explore how past experiences shape the way we receive love, and what it means t...

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In this episode of Couples Unfiltered, we sit down with Latoya and Brian to explore a love story rooted in purpose, healing, and legacy. From swiping right to building a wellness movement in California, they share how very different upbringings—Latoya’s entrepreneurial family and Brian’s journey through profound loss—shaped the way they love, lead, and parent together.

We dive into their evolving views on marriage, the emotional rec...

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In this episode of Couples Unfiltered, we sit down with Mila and Donnell—hosts of La Vida Blended—a beautifully honest and culturally rich podcast about love, parenting, and the realities of building a blended family. Based in Portland, Oregon, this mixed-race couple (she's Mexican, he's Black) opens up about navigating identity, second marriages, and the deep emotional terrain of pregnancy loss, having endured the heartbreak of ni...

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This one’s a slow pour. Sip accordingly.

We’re on location at San Diego Magazine headquarters, sitting down with the couple behind the city’s most beloved lifestyle brand — and yes, we’re posted up at the iconic Happy Half Hour podcast scene. This episode? It’s a vibe. It’s a journey. And it’s a love story told in bylines, risk, and shared leftovers.

Troy Johnson — Food Network star, writer, host of Crave, Guy’s Grocery Games judge, ...

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From friends to young lovers, Alex and Melissa’s story is anything but conventional—and that’s what makes it unforgettable. In this heartfelt episode, they take us on a journey that spans decades: from high school sweethearts navigating unexpected parenthood, to co-parenting while living separate lives, and finally reuniting to build a marriage and business together.

They open up about what it took to rekindle their relationship aft...

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 After three years of chance encounters, missed timing, and life getting in the way, Mike and Casey finally decided to explore the connection they couldn’t shake. In this heartfelt episode of Couples Unfiltered, they open up about the roadblocks that kept them apart, what finally brought them together, and how they turned a long wait into a lasting love. From unexpected run-ins to building a life and starting a family, this is a st...

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In today’s deeply moving episode, we’re joined by Eric and Iris Dargan, a couple whose journey through grief and loss is nothing short of inspiring. Both widowed after many years of marriage, Eric and Iris have faced heart-wrenching challenges, but they’ve come out stronger, proving that love and happiness can be found even after the darkest of times.Their story is a testament to the healing power of love and resilience. Through pa...

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March 12, 2025 58 mins

In this heartwarming episode of Couples Unfiltered, Suz and Bob share their inspiring story of finding love later in life. With 11 years between them and a lifetime of experiences before they met, their journey proves that it's never too late to pursue love, happiness, and your wildest dreams. Brought together through a mutual friend, Suz and Bob discuss how their connection blossomed despite the age gap, offering valuable insi...

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In this powerful episode of Couples Unfiltered, hosts Lionel and Natalie dive deep into how cultural and ethnic backgrounds influence romantic relationships. They explore the importance of understanding how race and ethnicity shape both individual and shared experiences. From having the difficult yet necessary conversation about race with your partner to unpacking family traditions and language barriers, Lionel and Natalie offer ac...

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In this season finale, we take a moment to reflect on our individual journeys, share the lessons that stood out the most this year, and look forward to what’s to come. 

To our listeners, thank you for hanging in there with us while we explore our vulnerability and allow us to heal through healthy conversations and connections. We will be back with new episodes in 2025. We invite you to subscribe to our Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, ...

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December 24, 2024 55 mins

This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click https://betterhelp.com/couplesunfiltered for a discount on your first month of therapy.

Beatriz Palmer has become a powerful voice for change. But it’s the partnership between her and her husband John—where mutual respect and trust thrive—that truly enables them to make an impact. Together, they remind us that great change is of...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Click https://betterhelp.com/couplesunfiltered for a discount on your first month of therapy.

In this raw and personal episode, we (Lionel and Natalie) dive into a topic that’s reshaping our lives and our marriage—perimenopause and menopause. This transition is often under-discussed, yet it affects not just a woman's body, but her min...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp. Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

In this heartfelt episode, Brandon and Jini Bornes, a dynamic couple from San Diego, sit down to discuss t...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp

Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

In this heartfelt episode, Danee and Ashley Davis open up about their journey as a couple, the challenges o...

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October 2, 2024 68 mins

We’re beyond excited to welcome the amazing Amber Wilder to the Couples Unfiltered Podcast! ✨✈️ As a 35-year-old flight attendant with Alaska Airlines since 2015, Amber has been navigating the skies and life with grace and resilience. Originally from the charming Gig Harbor, Washington, with proud Puerto Rican roots 🌊🇵🇷, she’s now embracing sunny San Diego as her home.

You may remember Amber from Season 4 of the show, Love is Bl...

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September 11, 2024 59 mins

This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/ Join Lionel & Natalie as they sit down for an intimate one-on-one conversation about the powerful emot...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp

Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

Juan and Esmy's love story is like a classic rom-com, but better because it's real. They first cros...

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Glen and Yvette Henry, the dynamic couple behind the podcast "How Married Are You?" Known for their honest and heartfelt conversations, Glen and Yvette delve into topics such as marriage, family life, dating, and the single life, with a particular focus on communication and parenting.

One of the standout features of their podcast is the genuine way they involve their children. They capture the unfiltered moments as they h...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp

Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

An inspiring love story of Randall and Heather Parkes! A Military Family with a story many can relate to. T...

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This podcast is sponsored by @BetterHelp Use our promo code https://BetterHelp.com/couplesunfiltered for 10% off. If you have any questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are licensed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation model, check out this FAQ: https://www.betterhelp.com/your-questions-answered/

Join us as we dive into the remarkable journey of Aaron and Amanda, a couple who overcame a tumultuous upbr...

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