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Unfiltered at Fifty

Unfiltered at Fifty

by Command Creative Studios

Personal Journals

Season 1

Mind Over Matter, Body Image, Fear & Finding Your Strength

Sometimes you don't realize how strong you've been until you look back at everything you've already survived. This week starts with Jennifer's latest back surgery update, including a possible blood clot scare, a doctor with absolutely NO bedside manner, and one completely unnecessary comment about her weight that opens up a much bigger conversation about body image and the things we've carried with us since we were young. Then Kim goes down a rabbit hole through old photos and memories from her twenties and thirties and starts remembering some of the absolutely insane things she's done. But underneath all of those stories is a much bigger conversation about mind over matter. Kim reflects on being in the middle of addiction while simultaneously doing spiritual work and eventually having the moment when she had to admit to herself, “I'm a drug addict.” She talks about not feeling strong at the time, even though looking back, recognizing the problem and fighting to get her life back required more strength than she realized. Jennifer also looks back at the fears she's overcome, from being a kid who couldn't get through an oral book report without crying to eventually standing in front of rooms full of people for work, and now sitting behind a microphone every week talking about all of this. They also get into body shame, modesty, old photos, getting stuck in your own head, how powerful our thoughts can feel, and realizing that some of the things we've carried for decades have quietly become a huge part of who we are. And because this is Unfiltered at Fifty, there are also $1,500 shoes, Grey's Anatomy, a 90-year-old ultrasound technician with fabulous hair, a giant lizard, Sharpie mustaches, and enough completely unnecessary detours to make us forget how we got here in the first place. Maybe strength isn't always feeling fearless. Sometimes it's being scared as hell and doing it anyway. New episodes of Unfiltered at Fifty drop every Friday. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Produced by Robert Altschuler. Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #MindOverMatter #WomenOver50 #BodyImage #LifeAfter50 #GenXWomen

Friendship, Regrets, Relationships & Who We Thought We’d Be

What happens when you throw out the plan and start asking each other questions about life at 50? This week, Kim and Jen play a little question roulette, and—as usual—the conversation goes absolutely everywhere. What does friendship mean at 50? What makes a relationship worth fighting for? Are we the people our younger selves thought we'd become? What did we completely take for granted growing up? And are there dreams we still haven't gotten around to chasing? The answers lead to some very real conversations about friendships with no bullshit, relationships and ghosting, getting older, appreciating our parents, careers that didn't go according to plan, the lives we thought we'd have, traveling the world, missed opportunities, old relationships, regrets, and learning to be okay with where life actually took us. And because this is Unfiltered at Fifty, there are also naps, Teemu lights, New York smelling like “piss and peanuts,” a preschool room full of sleeping toddlers, a Costco toilet paper rescue, an old engagement, and plenty of completely unnecessary detours. Somewhere underneath all the chaos is a pretty simple realization: none of us ended up exactly where we thought we would. There are things we'd do differently, things we wish we'd appreciated more, and things we still want to do. But that doesn't mean we ended up in the wrong place. Kim reflects that although her life turned out nothing like she once pictured, she's now genuinely content with where she is. New episodes of Unfiltered at Fifty drop every Friday. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Produced by Robert Altschuler. Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #LifeAfter50 #FemaleFriendship #MidlifeWomen #GenXWomen

Back Surgery, Asking for Help & The Reality of Getting Older

Jennifer survived back surgery, but apparently the real trauma was never getting to count backward from 10. This week, Jen gives Kim the full, completely unfiltered rundown of her surgery, from showing up at the hospital nervous as hell, waking up confused about how she completely missed the operating room, generic Jell-O, beef broth, absolutely zero modesty, and the very important hospital requirement that led to a photographic confirmation nobody asked for. But underneath all the hospital chaos is something a lot of us can probably relate to. What happens when you're the person who's always independent, always in control, and suddenly you need other people to help you? Jen and Kim talk about how uncomfortable it can be to say “I need help,” why being dependent on someone can make you feel like a burden, and how quickly a health issue can make you appreciate all the things your body normally does without you even thinking about them. And because this is Unfiltered at Fifty, the conversation somehow also includes farting hospital roommates, unfinished books, air quotes, childhood trauma, bursitis, pancreatitis, and the possible formation of a new club called The Bursitis Bitches. Getting older is weird. Recovery is humbling. Asking for help is hard. We might as well laugh about it. New episodes of Unfiltered at Fifty drop every Friday. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty Available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Produced by Robert Altschuler. Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #LifeAfter50 #GettingOlder #MidlifeWomen #GenXWomen

Aging Parents, Becoming the Caregiver & Showing Up When It Matters

There comes a point in life when the roles begin to change. The parents who always took care of you start needing you to take care of them. This week, Kim opens up about an incredibly difficult two weeks with her dad after complications from surgery turned into a frightening hospital stay. What she thought would be a quick trip became days of uncertainty, difficult medical decisions, conversations about hospice, and moments when Kim truly believed she might lose her dad. She talks about what it felt like to see the man she always viewed as larger than life suddenly vulnerable, hearing him talk about his regrets, holding his hand when he said he didn't want to be in pain anymore, and realizing there were things she needed to tell him while she still had the chance. But in the middle of an incredibly painful experience, there was also something beautiful. Family dropped everything and showed up. Friends filled his hospital room. Kim watched her brother step in to care for their dad, and she saw just how many people love him. The experience also opened up a much bigger conversation about aging parents, becoming the caregiver, how easily older people can become forgotten, and why sometimes showing up is the most important thing we can do. Because our parents aren't going to be here forever. Call them. Visit them. Listen to their stories. Be patient with them. And when they need you, show up. This one gets emotional, but it's also about love, family, friendship, dignity, and being grateful for the time we still have. New episodes of Unfiltered at Fifty drop every Friday. Follow us: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfift Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@unfilteredatfift Produced by Robert Altschuler. Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios #UnfilteredAtFifty #AgingParents #Caregiving #WomenOver50 #FamilyCaregiver #LifeAfter50

Sleepaway Camp, Squishies, Back Surgery & Raising Kids Today

Kim and Jen are back, and apparently staying on topic was never part of the plan. This week starts with Jennifer surviving Charlotte’s first seven-day sleepaway camp, including no phones, no contact, homesickness, five-minute showers, and Jennifer discovering that she officially needs a translator to understand phrases like “low-key” and “crashed out.” Then things take a turn when Jennifer reveals she’s preparing for back surgery, which leads Kim to discover something she simply cannot let go: Jennifer apparently has no idea how to ask a doctor a normal follow-up question. And somehow, all of that leads to squishies. Lots and lots of squishies. After a weekend shopping trip turns into a full-blown debate about money, parenting, childhood, and whether kids today are actually learning what it means when they can’t afford something, Kim has some thoughts. Jennifer knows she has some thoughts. And yes, David gets dragged into it too. Their conversation contrasts the way they grew up, when $10 at the mall was all you had, with what raising kids looks like today. It’s funny, completely unplanned, occasionally inappropriate, and exactly what happens when Kim and Jen sit down and start talking. New episodes of Unfiltered at Fifty drop Fridays. Make sure to like, follow, and subscribe. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty Follow us on social media: @unfilteredatfifty on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Available wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Robert Altschuler Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios www.commandcreativestudios.com #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #ParentingToday #MidlifeWomen #MotherhoodUnfiltered #GenXWomen

Trauma, Grief, PTSD & Giving Yourself Permission to Heal

This week on Unfiltered at Fifty, Jennifer Satel and Kimberly Kahl have one of their most personal and vulnerable conversations yet. What happens when something changes you, but you don't feel like you're allowed to call it trauma? Jennifer and Kimberly open up about grief, loss, PTSD, fertility struggles, losing loved ones, watching parents age, the sudden loss of a pet, and the experiences that can stay with us long after the moment itself has passed. Kimberly shares the traumatic experience of witnessing a man lose his life and the mental health crisis that followed. She talks about reaching a point where she knew she needed professional help, finding a therapist who helped save her life, and eventually understanding that PTSD doesn't belong only to people who have experienced war or catastrophic events. Jennifer opens up about her own fertility journey, miscarriages, years of doctors and treatments, and the realization that those experiences left behind trauma she had never fully allowed herself to acknowledge. Even years later, something as simple as having her blood pressure taken at a doctor's office can bring those emotions rushing back. They also talk about losing parents and grandparents, saying goodbye to friends, watching the people who once seemed invincible grow older, and the complicated emotions that come with grief. This isn't the typical Unfiltered at Fifty episode, but it's an important one. Because trauma doesn't have to look a certain way to be real. Grief doesn't follow a schedule. You don't have to compare your pain to someone else's before allowing yourself to feel it. Sometimes you need your friends. Sometimes you need to cry. Sometimes you need professional help. And sometimes you simply need someone to remind you that you're not alone. If you're going through something, give yourself permission to acknowledge it, talk about it, and ask for help when you need it. Follow Unfiltered at Fifty: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredAtFifty Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unfiltered-at-fifty-331466748/ Also available wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by Robert Altschuler and recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios. https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #MentalHealth #TraumaHealing #GriefAndLoss #PTSDRecovery #WomenOver50

Broken Shoes, High School Trauma & Finding Yourself at 50

What do broken shoes, high school insecurities, lifelong friendships, and turning 50 have in common? Apparently... everything. This week, Jennifer and Kimberly kick things off with hilarious stories from a weekend of 50th birthday parties, including Kimberly's shoes literally falling apart not once, but twice. From there, the conversation takes an unexpected turn into growing up, navigating friendships, surviving junior high, finding confidence, and reflecting on the experiences that shaped who they are today. It's funny, heartfelt, nostalgic, and one of our most personal conversations yet. If you've ever looked back at your younger self and wished you could give them a hug (or some advice), this episode is for you. What We Talk About: • The weekend Kimberly's shoes completely gave up • Being recognized by podcast listeners • High school friendships and rejection • Why turning 50 makes you reflect differently • Learning to speak up for yourself • Childhood fears and lasting insecurities • Jennifer's unforgettable snowboarding disaster • Why the people who stay matter most If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs a laugh. Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredAtFifty Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unfiltered-at-fifty-331466748/ Produced, recorded, and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #Friendship #Turning50 #GenX #LifeAfter50 #ComedyPodcast

Bugs, Aging Parents, Childhood Fears & Why We Still Panic

Do childhood fears ever really go away? In this hilarious and relatable episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Jennifer and Kimberly dive into everything from terrifying bugs and childhood trauma to aging parents, parenting, travel mishaps, and why some fears never seem to leave us. They share unforgettable stories about rafting disasters, porta-potties, reality TV survival shows, childhood disappointments, and learning how to encourage kids to keep trying even when things get hard. Along the way, they reflect on what it means to grow older while still carrying pieces of the kid you used to be. If you've ever laughed at your irrational fears, worried about your parents getting older, or realized adulthood isn't nearly as put together as you expected, this episode is for you. If you enjoy honest conversations about friendship, family, parenting, and life after 50, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the show. Follow us on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredatFifty Produced, recorded, and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ Hashtags #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenOver50 #Parenting #AgingParents #Friendship #Podcast

Tahoe, Friendship, Family, Politics & Women's Support

What happens when you put a group of lifelong friends together for a girls trip to Lake Tahoe? In this episode of Unfiltered at Fifty, Jennifer and Kimberly share hilarious stories from their Tahoe adventure, from getting stranded by a wildfire, expensive grocery stores, and unforgettable travel moments to the deeper conversations that happened along the way. They also talk about why strong female friendships matter, how families can disagree without destroying relationships, navigating different political beliefs with respect, social media, personal growth, and why supporting other women has never been more important. This episode is full of laughter, honesty, and reminders that life isn't perfect—and that's exactly what makes it beautiful. If you've ever treasured a lifelong friendship, struggled with family dynamics, or wondered why respectful conversations seem so rare today, this episode is for you. Like, follow, and subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations every week. Follow us on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnfilteredatFifty Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-unfiltered-at-fifty-331466748/ Produced and recorded at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #WomenSupportingWomen #Friendship #GirlsTrip #LakeTahoe #Podcast

Addiction, Recovery, Mental Health & Finding Hope

This week on Unfiltered at Fifty, Jennifer and Kimberly share one of their most honest and emotional conversations yet. Kimberly opens up for the first time about her six-year battle with drug addiction, what finally led her to seek help, and the journey that changed her life forever. Together, Jennifer and Kimberly discuss recovery, mental health, breaking the stigma surrounding addiction, and why having real conversations matters now more than ever. This is a powerful episode about resilience, friendship, healing, and the courage to tell your story. If you or someone you love has struggled with addiction or mental health, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone. Here are some useful resource links for addiction, recovery, and mental health: SAMHSA National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline SAMHSA Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/ Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/ Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ NAMI (mental health support): https://www.nami.org/ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ Drug Policy Alliance: https://drugpolicy.org/ Watch, listen, and join the conversation. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Unfilteredatfifty Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unfilteredatfifty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredatfifty/ Recorded and mixed at Command Creative Studios: https://www.commandcreativestudios.com/ #UnfilteredAtFifty #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #RecoveryJourney #WomenOver50 #Podcast

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