Life Unfiltered | Real Talk Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:05:12 -0400 https://lifeunfilteredrealtalk.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Life Unfiltered yes Support this Podcast fe1f17ff-1009-596a-9662-df52ecffdf54 Kate & Hope episodic true Life Unfiltered is where wellness meets real life. Hosted by Hope, a massage studio owner, and Kate, a yoga studio owner, this podcast goes beyond polished highlight reels to share the truth about entrepreneurship, relationships, and personal growth. It’s equal parts honest, funny, and heartfelt... the kind of conversation you’d have with your best friend after a long day. Come for the stories, stay for the laughs, and leave feeling a little less alone in figuring it all out.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kate & Hope https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h274ddi9immgcktyy5d975mnfrss?.jpg Life Unfiltered | Real Talk EP #25 - Birth Control & Kids EP #25 - Birth Control & Kids This week we chat about our experiences with being put onto birth control, and the side effects coming off, along with the pressure of having children, or the desire of not having kids.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18806470 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400 3706 1 25 full false EP #24 Life of Hope EP #24 Life of Hope Hope shares her journey of how she got to where she is. We go in depth about her upbringing and how this has shaped her now. This is a deeper look into her struggles, journey and how overcoming obstacles leads you to becoming who you are. 

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]]> Hope shares her journey of how she got to where she is. We go in depth about her upbringing and how this has shaped her now. This is a deeper look into her struggles, journey and how overcoming obstacles leads you to becoming who you are. 

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18752994 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3541 1 24 full true EP #23 Weekly Updates & Randomness EP #23 Weekly Updates & Randomness Honestly, we didn't know where this one was going to go! We just let it flow and had lots of laughs along the way!

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18712584 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2851 1 23 full false EP #22 Carolina & The Art of Tattoo EP #22 Carolina & The Art of Tattoo This week we sat down with one of our own tattoo artists to learn more about who she is as a person and how she got to where she is now. We chat about the tattoo industry as a whole and how she fits into it with her specific niche!

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18657225 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3776 1 22 full false EP #21 BURN OUT. EP #21 BURN OUT. This week we talk about the stages of burn out and what you might feel during each of them and how to combat them and get back to YOU.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18618696 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2496 1 21 full false EP #20 - Alissa & Living with Chronic Pain EP #20 - Alissa & Living with Chronic Pain This week we sat down with Alissa Leonitti and chatted about the issues of chronic pain, her journey, and how it has shaped her to become the actress that she is now.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18580638 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 4164 1 20 full true EP #19 - The Dark Side Of Entrepreneurship EP #19 - The Dark Side Of Entrepreneurship This week we ask each other some nitty gritty questions about being a business owner and the dark side of it all. Even though it isn't always butterflies and rainbows, we wouldn't trade it for the world.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18560017 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 4800 1 19 full true EP #18 - Falling In Love With Fitness EP #18 - Falling In Love With Fitness This week we do our weekly catch ups, and also chat about our fitness journeys. We talk about falling in and out of love with our favorite workouts, and the injuries that we've experienced along the way. 

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]]> This week we do our weekly catch ups, and also chat about our fitness journeys. We talk about falling in and out of love with our favorite workouts, and the injuries that we've experienced along the way. 

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18507489 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 4134 1 18 full true EP #17 - Functional Medicine with Christina EP #17 - Functional Medicine with Christina In this episode, we sit down with Christina, a functional medicine provider and health coach, for an honest, eye opening conversation about food, metabolism, and the stories we tell ourselves around eating. We explore macros in a way that actually makes sense, the truth behind GLP 1 medications, and how emotions, stress, and past dieting experiences shape our relationship with food more than we realize. If you have ever felt confused, stuck, or overwhelmed by what to eat, this episode will help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a lot more compassionate toward your body.

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]]> In this episode, we sit down with Christina, a functional medicine provider and health coach, for an honest, eye opening conversation about food, metabolism, and the stories we tell ourselves around eating. We explore macros in a way that actually makes sense, the truth behind GLP 1 medications, and how emotions, stress, and past dieting experiences shape our relationship with food more than we realize. If you have ever felt confused, stuck, or overwhelmed by what to eat, this episode will help you feel more informed, more empowered, and a lot more compassionate toward your body.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18419707 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 4449 1 17 full false EP #16 New Year Special EP #16 New Year Special We chat about our In's and Out's for 2026 and the ups and downs for 2025! Traditions that we do at the end of the year and how we start each new year.

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]]> We chat about our In's and Out's for 2026 and the ups and downs for 2025! Traditions that we do at the end of the year and how we start each new year.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18433638 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 3110 1 16 full false EP #15 Christmas Special EP #15 Christmas Special Honestly.... we didn't know what to talk about this podcast! But we dove into our weeks and holiday traditions we love and have gathered along our journeys! 

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]]> Honestly.... we didn't know what to talk about this podcast! But we dove into our weeks and holiday traditions we love and have gathered along our journeys! 

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18419288 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2915 1 15 full true EP #14 When Do You Know It's Over? EP #14 When Do You Know It's Over? Letting go is rarely easy, especially when it comes to relationships and the future you thought you could control. In this episode, we open up about what it really means to surrender to the unknown and how to recognize when a relationship has run its course. From friendships to romantic bonds, we talk about red flags, body intuition, staying out of fear, and choosing yourself without guilt.

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]]> Letting go is rarely easy, especially when it comes to relationships and the future you thought you could control. In this episode, we open up about what it really means to surrender to the unknown and how to recognize when a relationship has run its course. From friendships to romantic bonds, we talk about red flags, body intuition, staying out of fear, and choosing yourself without guilt.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18331372 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:00:00 -0500 4684 1 14 full true EP #13 Random Chats EP #13 Random Chats In this episode, we catch up on our week and talk about how the weather has us feeling some type of way. From the sudden cold snaps to surprise bursts of sunshine, we share the little things that shift our routines and our energy. To top it off, we play a spontaneous game of would you rather that leads to some hilarious answers and unexpected tangents.

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]]> In this episode, we catch up on our week and talk about how the weather has us feeling some type of way. From the sudden cold snaps to surprise bursts of sunshine, we share the little things that shift our routines and our energy. To top it off, we play a spontaneous game of would you rather that leads to some hilarious answers and unexpected tangents.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18292714 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 3247 1 13 full false EP #12 Chat with Nicole EP #12 Chat with Nicole Buckle up... Nicole is a real estate agent, business owner, property manager, and also one of the funniest humans on the planet. We start talking about the realities of owning a management company and end up everywhere else. Entrepreneurship, friendship, chaotic side tangents, and uncontrollable laughter. This episode feels like the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

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]]> Buckle up... Nicole is a real estate agent, business owner, property manager, and also one of the funniest humans on the planet. We start talking about the realities of owning a management company and end up everywhere else. Entrepreneurship, friendship, chaotic side tangents, and uncontrollable laughter. This episode feels like the conversation you didn’t know you needed.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18267756 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 5239 1 12 full true EP #11 REST. EP #11 REST. In this episode, we break down the kind of rest no one teaches you... those tiny pauses between clients, meetings, workouts, and conversations. We talk about why real rest isn’t scrolling, how micro-breaks reset your nervous system, and simple strategies you can use anywhere: breath resets, quick grounding practices, emotional decompression, and rituals that help you release one moment before stepping into the next.

If you’ve been running on fumes, this episode shows you how a few intentional minutes can change your entire day.

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]]> In this episode, we break down the kind of rest no one teaches you... those tiny pauses between clients, meetings, workouts, and conversations. We talk about why real rest isn’t scrolling, how micro-breaks reset your nervous system, and simple strategies you can use anywhere: breath resets, quick grounding practices, emotional decompression, and rituals that help you release one moment before stepping into the next.

If you’ve been running on fumes, this episode shows you how a few intentional minutes can change your entire day.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18211989 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2918 1 11 full true EP #10 Blending Business & Balance with Lauren from Chakra Bowls EP #10 Blending Business & Balance with Lauren from Chakra Bowls This week we’re joined by Lauren, the powerhouse behind Chakra Bowls, for a fun and inspiring chat about all things business, balance, and following your passion. We talk about what it’s really like running multiple locations, navigating growth, and staying grounded along the way... and of course, we wrap it all up with a Would You Rather question that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> This week we’re joined by Lauren, the powerhouse behind Chakra Bowls, for a fun and inspiring chat about all things business, balance, and following your passion. We talk about what it’s really like running multiple locations, navigating growth, and staying grounded along the way... and of course, we wrap it all up with a Would You Rather question that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18193027 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 3955 1 10 full false EP #9 What Is Stress? EP #9 What Is Stress? This week, we’re talking all about stress, what it really means, how it shows up in our bodies, and the ways we respond to it through the classic fight, flight, freeze, or fawn modes. We get real about how stress has been showing up in our own lives lately, how we’re learning to navigate it, and why understanding your stress response can change everything. It’s honest, relatable, and a reminder that you’re definitely not alone in feeling it all.

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]]> This week, we’re talking all about stress, what it really means, how it shows up in our bodies, and the ways we respond to it through the classic fight, flight, freeze, or fawn modes. We get real about how stress has been showing up in our own lives lately, how we’re learning to navigate it, and why understanding your stress response can change everything. It’s honest, relatable, and a reminder that you’re definitely not alone in feeling it all.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18152697 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500 3134 1 9 full true Scary Stories & Real Life Stalkers Scary Stories & Real Life Stalkers Spooky season is here, and we’ve got chills! From haunting Reddit stories to our own real-life scary moments (including a few stalker encounters we’ll never forget), this Halloween special will keep you on edge — and laughing nervously — the whole time

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]]> Spooky season is here, and we’ve got chills! From haunting Reddit stories to our own real-life scary moments (including a few stalker encounters we’ll never forget), this Halloween special will keep you on edge — and laughing nervously — the whole time

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18104401 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 2530 1 8 full true EP #7 Consumerism & Marketing EP #7 Consumerism & Marketing In this episode, we dive deep into the world of consumerism and marketing... how brands shape our desires, how social media fuels “the next best thing,” and what it really means to make conscious choices in a world built on selling. We get real about the fine line between inspiration and manipulation, and how to stay grounded (and authentic) in a world that’s always trying to sell you something.

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]]> In this episode, we dive deep into the world of consumerism and marketing... how brands shape our desires, how social media fuels “the next best thing,” and what it really means to make conscious choices in a world built on selling. We get real about the fine line between inspiration and manipulation, and how to stay grounded (and authentic) in a world that’s always trying to sell you something.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18066287 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 4547 1 7 full true EP #6 Yoga Retreats EP #6 Yoga Retreats This week we’re catching up on life, answering your questions, and diving into all things yoga retreats... the good, the magical, and the absolutely chaotic. From the beauty of hosting and attending retreats to that one time we almost got stranded in Mexico because our driver was about to be arrested (yes, really), we’re sharing the real stories behind the scenes... unfiltered as always ;)

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]]> This week we’re catching up on life, answering your questions, and diving into all things yoga retreats... the good, the magical, and the absolutely chaotic. From the beauty of hosting and attending retreats to that one time we almost got stranded in Mexico because our driver was about to be arrested (yes, really), we’re sharing the real stories behind the scenes... unfiltered as always ;)

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-18025768 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 4902 1 6 full false EP #5 Wellness Tools We Swear By EP #5 Wellness Tools We Swear By This week we’re chatting about all the things — as usual — and diving into our top five wellness tools that we actually live by. From the simple rituals that keep us grounded to the practices that pull us back when life feels chaotic, this episode is all about finding balance, staying consistent, and creating your own version of wellness that feels real and sustainable

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]]> This week we’re chatting about all the things — as usual — and diving into our top five wellness tools that we actually live by. From the simple rituals that keep us grounded to the practices that pull us back when life feels chaotic, this episode is all about finding balance, staying consistent, and creating your own version of wellness that feels real and sustainable

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-17985581 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3871 1 5 full true EP #4 All The Things EP #4 All The Things This week we’re catching up on all the things... from house hunting adventures to upcoming travels, plus loads of your questions. We even dive into the big one: what really defines happiness?

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]]> This week we’re catching up on all the things... from house hunting adventures to upcoming travels, plus loads of your questions. We even dive into the big one: what really defines happiness?

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-17945360 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400 4317 1 4 full true EP #3 Winner Winner Q&A Dinner EP #3 Winner Winner Q&A Dinner In this week’s episode, we’re keeping it real with a little bit of everything. We answer some of your questions, chat about Hope’s upcoming surgery, and celebrate our big win as Hudson Valley’s Best Yoga Studio and Best Massage Therapist. Of course, in true us fashion, the conversation wanders into random tangents and deeper reflections... like what the true meaning of genuine friendship really is.

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]]> In this week’s episode, we’re keeping it real with a little bit of everything. We answer some of your questions, chat about Hope’s upcoming surgery, and celebrate our big win as Hudson Valley’s Best Yoga Studio and Best Massage Therapist. Of course, in true us fashion, the conversation wanders into random tangents and deeper reflections... like what the true meaning of genuine friendship really is.

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-17905231 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3706 1 3 full true EP #2 Two Mics One Week EP #2 Two Mics One Week This week we catch up on life, swap fitness updates, and toss around some random questions. But the best part? We sealed it all with a handshake promising we’d each try something new!

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]]> This week we catch up on life, swap fitness updates, and toss around some random questions. But the best part? We sealed it all with a handshake promising we’d each try something new!

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]]> Kate & Hope Buzzsprout-17869836 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3828 1 2 full true Get To Know Us Get To Know Us For our very first episode of Life Unfiltered, we wanted to keep it simple... just a chance for you to get to know us. We asked each other some fun (and a little juicy) questions about who we are, how we ended up as business owners, and what life looks like behind the scenes.

Nothing too heavy, just real talk, a few laughs, and a little peek into our journeys. Think of this as hanging out with two friends and hearing the stories that shaped us.

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]]> For our very first episode of Life Unfiltered, we wanted to keep it simple... just a chance for you to get to know us. We asked each other some fun (and a little juicy) questions about who we are, how we ended up as business owners, and what life looks like behind the scenes.

Nothing too heavy, just real talk, a few laughs, and a little peek into our journeys. Think of this as hanging out with two friends and hearing the stories that shaped us.

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