Behind the Filter

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.

For this episode Ashley and Johnette are at The Indiana State Fairgrounds for the Christmas Nights of Lights! This popular holiday tradition in Indianapolis is back for another season. The drive-thru light show is available now through December 31, featuring more than one million LED lights synchronized to classic holiday music. We also chat about social media trends, viral stories and more!

Welcome back to another episode of Unfiltered Weekly brought to you Behind The Filter! This will catch you up on the latest news from the week. In this episode we chat about the NBA Gambling Bust. Child Predators coming out of Nebraska, "Manopause" Ketamine, He Knows Your Name Ministry and then latest trending stories from Monday 10-27.

Welcome back to another episode of Unfiltered Weekly brought to you Behind The Filter! This will catch you up on the latest news from the week. In this episode we chat about the NBA Gambling Bust. Child Predators coming out of Nebraska, "Manopause" Ketamine, He Knows Your Name Ministry and then latest trending stories from Monday 10-27.