Hello, everybody, and welcome back to the last episode of season one of Unfiltered Podcast! Today, I’ve come prepared with a festive season survival guide for you. It’s that time of year again-sparkling lights, endless jingles, your phone blowing up with messages, and your mailbox overflowing with holiday spam deals. Whether you’re excited about the festivities or bracing for the chaos, today we’re diving into the festive season and how to navigate it without losing your mind-or your authentic self. I’ll also be sharing the 2025 color guide to help you prepare for celebrating and manifesting your dreams and goals in the new year. Finally, I’ll reveal my non-negotiables for New Year celebrations and winter holidays. Have the best celebration-whether that’s staying true to yourself and enjoying some quiet time for self-reflection or being surrounded by your loved ones and going all out. I’ll be back in 2025 with season two, so stay tuned!
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ILY XOXO
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Dear listeners, welcome back to The Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s both intricate and universal: the fear of gossip. Together, we’ll explore what drives the urge to engage in gossip in social and personal situations. What triggers this toxic behavior that can act as a barrier to growth and self-confidence?
We’ll dive into some key questions surrounding gossip: Is it a form of social glue, or is it a way of masking insecurities? I’ll also share practical strategies to help you stay true to your purpose, protect your mind and mental well-being, and tune out external noise.
Additionally, we’ll discuss how to distinguish between constructive criticism and destructive gossip—and how to turn even negativity into a tool for personal growth. Finally, I’ll open up about my own journey and how criticism and gossip have shaped my career growth and direction.
So, let’s dive in and unpack it together!
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ILY XOXO
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Dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we’re diving into something I think we can all relate to—temptation. We’re talking about those moments when you feel that undeniable pull, whether it’s the sight of a decadent dessert, the urge to text someone you know probably isn’t good for you, or the thrill of an invitation you probably shouldn’t accept. We’ll explore how to know when a temptation is a true treat—something that will genuinely bring joy—or just a fleeting desire that will leave us feeling empty. Lastly, I'll share some practical exercises that can help you manage temptation when it comes to communication and even food choices. So, let’s dive in.
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ILY XOXO
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Hi dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast. Today, we’re diving into a sensitive yet incredibly important topic: childhood traumas. What are childhood traumas, and how can they impact our romantic relationships in the future?
We’re joined by an incredible guest who will bring clarity to developmental psychology, helping us see beyond childhood traumas. I’m thrilled to introduce Elena Smirnova, a clinical and counseling psychologist specializing in family therapy. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals and families, Elena focuses on understanding how our past, particularly our childhood, shapes the way we connect with others as adults. Currently, Elena has relocated to the US to pursue a doctoral degree in marriage and family counseling.
I’ve known Elena for many years now, and I can’t wait to dive into this conversation about childhood traumas. By the end of today’s episode, I hope you'll be able to recognize behavior patterns appearing from the past that may hold you back from building healthy romantic dynamics.
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ILY XOXO
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Hi, dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today’s episode is part of my Autumn Diaries, where I'll be sharing what’s been happening with me lately and spilling some tea—my thoughts on Halloween madness and the possibility of relocation Since this is a psychological podcast, I won’t leave you out—so we’ll also dive into a topic of my choice. As we transition from autumn to winter, I want to focus on FOMO. The phenomenon of FOMO is extremely common, especially among younger individuals. I'll explain why you might feel it, how it can affect your life, and offer some practical and mindful tips you can use to stay sane and maintain a positive outlook during these gray days. So, let’s dive into my autumn diaries.
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ILY XOXO
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Hi, dear LADIES… listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we're diving into the psychological and biological reasons behind chasing behavior, focusing on gender role reversal and why women may be more inclined to pursue in the early stages of a relationship. We’ll also discuss why this approach often backfires and can push men away. Though it may sound controversial, it's a topic that needs to be addressed. In today's episode, I aim to shift your mindset from chasing to attracting by building your self-confidence. If you're in your 20s or early 30s, navigating dating apps, relationship goals, and figuring out what works, this episode is for you.
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ILY XOXO
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Hi, dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast! Today, we're diving into the topic of flirting. Often seen as a way to express romantic or physical interest, flirting can also be a powerful tool to boost your confidence and build connections, both platonic and romantic. In this episode, we'll break down the psychology of flirting, including how to build confidence in your flirting skills, the different flirting styles, verbal and non-verbal cues, and why it's really about self-assurance and keeping expectations low. We'll also highlight some common flirting pitfalls so that, by the end of today's episode, you'll have everything you need to master the dance of attraction. Enjoy the episode!
ILY XOXO
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Hi dear listeners, and welcome back to the Unfiltered Podcast. One of the most popular episodes on Unfiltered explored love and hormones. Today, we shift our focus to relationship psychology and communication, diving into love languages. I'll help you identify your own love language, understand your partner’s, and nurture healthy, loving communication. We'll also review each love language from both male and female perspectives. Finally, I'll share tips on how to express your love language without sparking conflict, whether it involves gift-giving or seeking attention.
I hope this episode inspires you to reflect on your love language and helps you avoid future misunderstandings. When you truly understand the way your partner communicates love, listening becomes easier, and guessing becomes unnecessary. Enjoy today's episode!
ILY XOXO
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Hi, dear listeners! Welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is a special edition….BIRTHDAY EPISODE… Where I’ll be sharing 25 lessons I’ve learned in 25 years. It was my birthday on the 6th of September, and I wanted to share some insights from my life with you. While I still have much more to explore, I can already see a significant difference in my behavior, character, and life compared to five years ago. There have been many failures, lessons learned, and goals achieved along the way. I hope you find this episode helpful or at least entertaining, and maybe some of my lessons will save you time and pain as you navigate your 20s. Let’s dive in!
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode features a one-on-one conversation about red flags for relationships in our 20s. The red flags you notice at the beginning are the reason you'll most likely exit the relationship later—or they'll be the reason you’re deeply unhappy in a relationship. To try and save your time and avoid pain after a toxic breakup, we will be discussing common and uncommon behaviors that you should be aware of, even if they are not deal-breakers for you. Then, we will look back at your childhood to see why you or your partner might be developing certain traits that evolve into toxic behavior later in life. We will also explore why you might be blind to or even attracted to red flags in your potential partners and see how we can break that pattern. People don’t change, and I’ve noticed that my gut was always telling me to run before diving deeper into a situation with someone… Yet you just ignored it. Let's dive in.
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one on a highly requested topic from you: my wellness story. From being severely underweight and struggling with clinical depression to achieving a healthy body and mind. In today's episode, we will dive deep into the importance of the mind-body connection and how to achieve this synergy. In fact, I will provide some coping strategies and activities you can implement into your life to create a connection between your mind and body, helping you feel strong and confident in your own skin. I'm not a health coach or nutritionist, so I will be sharing only from my own experience. Hopefully, by the end of today's episode, you will look inward and start treating your mind and body as a whole, with love, care, and confidence. Enjoy today's episode! ILY XOXO For more everyday psychology and tips please follow me on IG @nicolekaplan Link to IG Profile: https://www.instagram.com/nicolekaplan?igsh=am51NWhrZ3FyNWRl&utm_source=qr Link YouTube: channel:https://youtu.be/mHCc0hHSzK4?feature=shared
Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, No BS Psychology Podcast. Today's episode is in video format, where I will finally reveal the ins and outs of the 2024 La Liga Globe Soccer Awards (EU edition). Today’s episode is not only an entertaining story but also a story about how dreams do come true. How determination and an open-minded approach open doors for you. Today, I will run you through my night: how I ended up at the awards, from preparation to the red carpet and the ceremony itself. I hope you’re ready for today’s juicy video format, where I will also include videos and images from the awards. Enjoy and let’s dive in.
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, no BS psychology podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one talk, and I have a juicy and highly requested topic for you: can men and women be friends? Any relationship is a complex dynamic, and friendship can sometimes be more intertwined than romantic connections, especially if it is between two people of the opposite sex. In this episode, we'll specifically delve into popular opinions surrounding friendships between men and women, including the influence of pop culture on our viewpoints and our listeners’ opinions, which have kindly split this episode into two boot camps: skeptics and believers. Proponents of opposite-sex friendships argue that this type of dynamic is possible due to childhood ties. In contrast, others strongly believe that there is always chemistry and hormones at play. We’ll refer to evolutionary psychology, social conditioning theory, and research on cross-gender friendships to help our discussion.Lastly, I’ll share some key points that you can take away if you are thinking of building or maintaining friendships with the opposite sex. Enjoy today’s episode!
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, no BS psychology podcast. Today I have a special episode for you, because now you can actually see me. It’s time for us to meet and have an unfiltered conversation. In today’s episode, I will be exposing my life story. My upbringing, the truth behind boarding schools and mean girls, in ways I have not shared before. I'll give insight into the structure of top UK universities and their misconduct during Covid. I will also explore the employment situation in the UK, which, frankly speaking, is very sad. Lastly, I will raise the topic of battling depression and how my counseling studies helped me get on the career pathway of my dreams. Enjoy today’s episode!
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, no BS psychology podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one talk, where we will discuss the importance of rest and how to take time off without feeling guilty. Being unproductive is unpopular and sometimes can bring out feelings of guilt and judgment. In this episode, we'll specifically delve into midweek breaks and how important it is for our mental health and future success. We'll discuss why we sometimes struggle to indulge in a whole day of self-care without moments of guilt, the negative impact of burnout on productivity, and ways in which we can decompress. I'll tell you my own recent episode of burnout and realization that came with it. Lastly, I’ll share some ways we can take time off midweek and in a way that feels productive. Enjoy today’s episode!
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Hi dear listeners, welcome back to the Unfiltered, no BS psychology podcast. Today's episode is a one-on-one talk, dedicated to exploring the concept of consistency! Depending on the aspect of life you're considering, consistency can hold various interpretations. In this episode, we'll specifically delve into consistency within the realm of work. We'll discuss why we sometimes struggle to uphold our routines and the repercussions it might bring to our ultimate objectives, whether they relate to our careers or hobbies. To conclude, I'll recount my own journey of inconsistency and offer some practical tips on fostering consistency without burdening ourselves with unrealistic expectations or compromising our mental well-being.Enjoy today’s episode!
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Welcome back to the meditation series of the Unfiltered podcast. Today, we are taking some time to heal our feelings of abandonment and unworthiness. Sometimes, we may experience feelings of abandonment or unworthiness from our loved ones or friends. These emotions often trace back to our childhood and upbringing.
This short guided meditation and affirmation session is designed to help you to center your inner self and instill a sense of love and security within your heart. Consistently engaging in this meditation will foster self-love and confidence, as a result diminishing the sense of abandonment. Tune in to find peace, inner light to cultivate self-worth and self-love.
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