This week on Unfiltered Weekly, we’re diving into the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., we look at the $40 billion industry that has turned your child's Saturday soccer game into a private equity playground, a Detroit family is finally getting closure from a horrible loss, Karen is OUT and Jessica is IN, and the craziest things people are addicting to thanks to TLC.

This week we sat down with Mercedes and Leon Wells to discuss the traumatic event that sparked a national outcry and federal legislation. After being discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point Indiana while in active labor, Mercedes was forced to give birth in the front seat of her husband’s pickup truck just eight minutes later. We dive deep into their personal experience of "medical gaslighting," the viral footage captured by Mercedes’ mother, and the systemic health disparities that leave Black mothers in Indiana three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their White counterparts.

Special thanks to this week's episode sponsor: Sold Fast Home Buyers. Thinking about selling your home but feeling overwhelmed by repairs? Sold Fast is a local Indiana team with over 40 years of experience helping homeowners move on their own terms. Whether you want an immediate cash offer "as-is" or want to use their Fix2List program to remodel and sell for top dollar, they provide options most agents can’t.

This week, we’re on-location at Elysian Medspa & Rejuvenation Center on Indy’s Northeast side. We explore this "hidden gem" in the trees to talk about everything from revolutionary dry eye therapy to their brand-new, cash-based Primary Care facility. Then, Ashley and I get into the "After Dark" tea: The 159,000-text stalker, a wild, unfiltered story from a night at Yuletide and is the word "boyfriend" now officially cringe?!

This episode of Behind The Filter: Unfiltered Weekly tackles three major stories: the escalating HIV crisis among Black women in the Southern U.S. due to limited access to care and political hurdles; the political battle over menopause care funding in California, highlighted by celebrity criticism; and a detailed look at the affidavit in the tragic Whitestown shooting where a homeowner fatally shot a woman who mistakenly went to his house believing it was a model home to be cleaned.

Step Behind the Filter with us as we visit The Only Facial in Indianapolis! After Dark Edition chats with owner Madison about how she brought the highly-rated concept to Indy. Discover what makes their experience unique: a single, customized 11-step facial for $125 with gratuity and all add-ons included—meaning no tipping, no product pushing, and truly stress-free relaxation. We also discuss viral stories, trending topics and more!

This episode of Unfiltered Weekly features Ahmed Shaik, the owner of QahWah House in Fishers, Indiana. Ahmed discusses the history of his organic Yemeni coffee brand and its immediate success in Fishers. Critically, he shares the difficult story of facing racist attacks and competition-driven hate shortly after opening, and how the local community rallied with overwhelming support to defend his business and promote inclusion. The episode is a powerful conversation about quality coffee, entrepreneurship, and triumphing over hate with wisdom and kindness.

In this must-listen After Dark episode, we visit 317 Aesthetics Lounge by Dr. Christopher Jones in Downtown Indy, where Ashley and I sit down to chat all things beauty and wellness. The core of our discussion covers the latest skincare secrets, social media trends, and viral beauty stories.

This episode features a powerful and intimate conversation with the co-founder of Prana IV Hydration and Wellness Clinic Payal Rana sharing her unique journey from a global upbringing to building a community hub in Fortville, Indiana. She recounts the incredible, life-altering medical emergency she endured as a child: a rapid, paralyzing onset of Guillain-Barré syndrome, and shares her personal history behind a thriving local business.

This week's Behind The Filter: After Dark Edition is a special on-location episode from the new, over-the-top Christmas pop-up bar in Downtown Indianapolis: Miracle on Maryland! Ashley and I are totally immersed in the holiday spirit, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling décor and sipping on their amazing festive drinks. While enjoying the dreamy Christmas setting, we catch up on life, and dive into the latest viral stories and social media trends that are currently dominating your feeds.

This episode features Ashley Regal of Total Body Wellness, discussing extensive lab results that finally explained my chronic symptoms after traditional doctors found "nothing wrong" in addition to the auto immune disease I have. Key findings include a Gut Crisis—pathogenic overgrowth and severe inflammation, a Hormone Detox Failure, and Adrenal/Thyroid dysfunction.