Unfiltered with Roxy

Motherhood, The Otherhood & Everything In Between | ft. Charlyne McWilliams

Unfiltered with Roxy | Collab Episode

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I sit down with the delightful Charlyne McWilliams for a real, unfiltered conversation about motherhood at every stage and the "otherhood" that comes with it. Whether you're raising a ten-year-old who's going on 36, navigating adult children who know everything, or somewhere in between, this one's for you.

We laugh, we get deep, and we go places we didn't even plan to go because that's what happens when two women who actually get it sit down together.

✨ In This Episode We Talk About

• Why our bodies start doing the most (snap, crackle, and pop) as we get older — and why that's just life, no matter your size or fitness level
• Sleep, perimenopause, B12, and magnesium — the real ones keeping us functional
• Letting go of the rigid, Type-A perfectionism that was literally spinning us out
• The actual value of therapy — especially for Black women and Black Christian folks who were taught to just pray it away
• Why your therapist doesn't have to look like you — they just have to hear you
• Communicating with adult children without losing your entire mind (or your faith)
• Setting the atmosphere in your home and why you hold that power
• Raising kids who know how to feel their feelings and still show up with integrity
• The hormonal collision of raising a tween while you're in perimenopause (someone get the fan)
• Giving your kids the tools to be good humans — not perfect ones

✨ Key Takeaways

• Your body will humble you — and that's okay. Rest is regenerative, not lazy.
• Therapy is a gift, not a weakness. It gives you a clean-slate listener who can help you get through the noise in your own head.
• You can love Jesus and go to therapy. He sent you help — take it.
• Stuffing your emotions doesn't protect your kids — it costs them. Address things when you can, and give yourself grace when you can't.
• You set the atmosphere. Your energy shapes your household more than you know.
• It's okay to be a work in progress. The goal isn't perfection — it's intentionality.
• Celebrate that your kids aren't infamous. That's a win. That counts.

"We're doing the best that we can. We love our kids and we want to make sure we're giving them tools that'll help them be good adults. Just be a good human."— Charlyne McWilliams

🎙️ Meet Charlyne McWilliams

Charlyne is a 56-year-old mother, wisdom-dropper, and self-proclaimed auntie to the world, the kind of woman who always has exactly what you need in her bag. She's been bringing realness, warmth, and Holy-Spirit-backed clarity everywhere she goes since before it was cool.

📸 Follow Charlyne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spucilina/

🎧 Listen to Charlyne's Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RHATDeOQNgZsamRPDtlEz

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💌 Final Note

💛 Remember: Look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you're doing the best you can. 🌹

Winter Blues vs Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): How to Feel Better During Winter

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I talk honestly about winter blues, the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and how our beliefs about winter can either work against us or support our healing.

This conversation is for anyone who’s been feeling slower, less motivated, or out of rhythm after the holidays. We explore why the winter blues often hit in January, how reduced sunlight and routine shifts affect mood, and why learning to work with the season , instead of fighting it, can make all the difference.

I share personal reflections, health-based insights, and practical wellness tools including soft mornings, sunlight exposure, walking in cold weather, hydration, food choices, music, joyful movement, and reclaiming sacred space. This isn’t a “push through it” episode, it’s an invitation to come back to yourself with compassion, intention, and seasonal wisdom.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Winter blues are common—low energy, wanting to stay home more, sleeping a little extra, feeling “meh”—but you can still function and enjoy life.

• SAD is more intense—loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, global withdrawal, and bigger shifts in sleep, appetite, and energy that last at least a couple weeks.

• Your winter mindset matters: shifting from dread to “what can I enjoy and learn in this season?” helps reduce shame and resistance.

• Soft mornings are valid: winter may require a gentler routine so your body and mind can reset without feeling punished.

• Sunlight is like a nutrient: even 15 minutes outside supports vitamin D, mood, and circadian rhythm (especially important if you work indoors).

• Consistency beats intensity: walking and gentle movement support mood and energy, and cold-weather walks can feel harder because your body is working to stay warm.

• Joy is a wellness tool: music, dancing, Zumba/BodyJam, and playlists can lift your mood and reconnect you to your body.

• Winter nourishment helps your mood: hydration, fiber, protein, and seasonal foods like soups and roasted veggies support energy and emotional balance.

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💌 Final Note 💛
Remember: Look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

My First Vlogmas — What Creating Every Day Taught Me!

In this episode, I share an honest and reflective wrap-up of my Vlogmas experience and what creating consistently taught me — not just about content, but about creativity, preparation, authenticity, systems, and connection. This season wasn’t about perfection or going viral. It became a real-time lesson in self-awareness, growth, and what it actually takes to show up as a creator in a way that feels aligned and sustainable.

I talk through what worked, what didn’t, what I scrapped along the way, and the big question many creators ask: Did Vlogmas actually help my channel grow? More importantly, I reflect on how the process helped me grow — creatively, personally, and spiritually.

If you’re a creator, a thinker, or someone sitting on ideas you haven’t fully developed yet, this episode is an invitation to slow down, make space, and trust your process.

Key Takeaways

• Expectation vs. reality in content creation
• Why ideas don’t exist in a vacuum and need systems to land
• The “unsexy” side of creating: charging devices, storage, sound, lighting, and setup
• How tech readiness can either support or block inspiration
• The importance of clearing digital and physical space for creativity
• Capturing ideas quickly before they disappear
• The difference between capturing ideas and developing them fully
• Using journaling, Notes app voice capture, ChatGPT journaling, and Monkey Pages
• Letting go of overly polished or misaligned ideas
• Choosing authenticity over performance or trend-chasing
• The role of family support, accountability, and encouragement
• Why connection — not virality — was the real win
• How Vlogmas helped the channel grow through clarity, confidence, and skill-building

Quote of the Episode“Vlogmas didn’t make me perfect — it made me clearer.”

Resources & Practices Mentioned

• Notes app (written + voice capture for ideas)
• Journaling & Monkey Pages
• ChatGPT journaling for idea development
• Walking as intentional thinking time
• Decluttering physical and digital spaces
• External storage planning for content organization

Creators & Resources That Supported My Vlogmas Process•

AmyTV – Time management & creator systems
https://www.youtube.com/@AmyTV

• Katie – Content creation do’s, don’ts, and why
https://www.youtube.com/@katie

• This Is Virginia Kerr – Consistency, practice, and refining content
https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsVirginiaKerr

• Diaka Melendez – Being yourself and keeping content easy
https://www.youtube.com/@DiakaMelendez

• Career Coach Mandy – Encouragement, confidence, and ease of posting
https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy

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Final Note Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

Holiday Harmony: Protecting Your Peace, Energy & Boundaries This Season

Unfiltered with Roxy | YouTube Live Replay

In this Live, I’m sharing a real, unfiltered conversation about walking into the holiday season with intention instead of pressure. I talk about giving ourselves grace and mercy, navigating grief, setting boundaries, and choosing peace — even when life feels heavy.

I also share why I decided not to go all out with decorating this year, how I’m approaching wellness gently (daily movement, not perfection), and why the end of the year doesn’t have to be a sprint. Some things I finished strong, and some things I’m slow-walking — and that’s okay.

Episode Summary

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to perform to deserve joy, and that choosing peace is something we can practice every day.

Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to go all out this holiday season

• Grace and mercy apply to you, too

• The end of the year doesn’t have to be a sprint

• Small, consistent wellness habits matter

• Boundaries protect your peace

• Joy doesn’t require perfection

  Resources & Mentions

• Not Vanilla Podcast — Holiday Joyful or Holiday Blues

• Peloton App (daily 15-minute movement)

• Gym holiday check-in challenges

Reflection PromptWhat ONE word do you want to guide how you show up this holiday season?

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💌 Final Note

Thank you for being here and making space for yourself today.
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who needs permission to slow down.

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

The Power of Finishing Strong: Mind, Body & Home Reset Before 2026

Welcome
Welcome friend, I’m so glad you made space to join me. This is where mindfulness meets practicality. In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose not to wait for January to get my life together. This is a real walk-and-talk conversation about finishing the year strong by refreshing my space, supporting my body, and reconnecting with my purpose.Episode Summary
This episode captures my end-of-year reset and the heart behind Unfiltered with Roxy. I share why I’m done filtering my feelings, thoughts, and ambitions, and how one mindful decision created a ripple effect across my wellness, my home, my client work, and my creativity. We talk about why wellness is a doorway to everything else, how clutter impacts our nervous system, and how shifting our thoughts helps us reclaim peace, joy, and momentum before the year ends.

Key Takeaways
• Why I’m called Unfiltered and what that means in this season of life
• The power of starting your reset before the new year
• How caring for your body changes how you show up everywhere else
• Why cluttered spaces create stress and emotional overload
• The importance of adding supportive habits instead of focusing on restriction
• How mindset shapes your home, health, work, and purpose
• Being mindful and compassionate during the holiday season
• Why inner peace contributes to a more peaceful worldQuote of the Day
“Even a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.”Resources Mentioned

Books
• Mind Over Weight – Dr. Ian K. Smith
• Finding Peace in a Frantic World – Mark Williams & Danny Penman
• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh
• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles
• Joy at Work – Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein
• Happiness Becomes You – Tina Turner
• The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk

Apps
• Libby App (free library audiobooks and ebooks)

Podcasts / Creators
• Natanya Bravo – The Bravo Life (The Delulu Challenge)
• Diaka Melendez – 5 Easy Micro Habits You Can Start Now to Improve Your Life
• Dawn (The Minimal Mom) – decluttering inspiration
• Christie Doing Things – decluttering and mindset encouragement

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When we hit 1,000 subscribers, one lucky subscriber will win their choice of a 1:1 self-care coaching session or a self-care basket.

Support the Journey
If this episode encouraged you, follow Unfiltered with Roxy and share this episode with someone who needs a reset. Take a moment today to write down one End-of-Year Sprint goal and commit to finishing it before the year ends.

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💌 Final Note
Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder too. I’d love to hear from you — reply, comment, or reach out. Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 28End of Year Sprint: Clean, Clear, and Reclaim Your Space and Self

Welcome, friend! This episode is a special replay of my very first YouTube Live on Unfiltered with Roxy. No heavy edits, no perfection — just real conversation, reflection, and encouragement as we close out the year with intention.

This live is all about the End-of-Year Sprint: using the final stretch of the year to clean up what’s been weighing you down, reclaim your physical and mental space, and reset your routines without waiting for January2026.

We talk honestly about procrastination, boundaries, health resets, decluttering your home, and why momentum matters more than perfection.

Lessons & Themes:

• Why the end of the year can be a powerful (and gentle) deadline

• How decluttering your home can immediately shift your energy

• The real reason unfinished spaces create stress and avoidance

• Making sustainable health changes without extremes or burnout

• Reducing friction in daily habits so good choices are easier

• Remembering your “why” when motivation dips

• Why community and encouragement matter during transitions

Reflection Questions (pause & journal or share with us):

• What is one thing you’ve been putting off that you can finish before the year ends?

• What space in your home needs a reset so your mind can breathe?

• What small wellness habit are you ready to commit to this week?

Quote of the Episode:
“We’re not waiting for January — we’re doing this now, together.”

Resources Mentioned

• End-of-Year Sprint reflection

• Decluttering and home reset practices

• Walking routines and weight-training-first approach

• Habit systems that reduce resistance

• Affirmations and mindset shifts

Support the JourneyIf this episode encouraged you, follow Unfiltered with Roxy and share this episode with someone who needs a reset. And if you’re up for it, write down your End-of-Year Sprint intention today.

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💌 Final Note:
Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 27:Mindful Declutter of Your Mind | Reduce Stress, Overthinking & Emotional Overload

In this episode of Unfiltered with Roxy, I decided it was time to declutter the one place we take everywhere with us … our minds. I share what mindfulness really means to me: slowing down, being present with myself, and actively processing my thoughts and emotions without judgment.

I talk about how mental clutter builds up the same way physical clutter does,  when too much gets packed down, one small trigger can cause everything to spill over. I reflect on my own experiences with stuffing emotions, numbing discomfort, and reacting from overwhelm instead of clarity, especially in relationships, work, and daily life.

This episode is both a reflection and a practical guide. I walk through why our minds get cluttered, how responsibilities and emotional weight pile up, and why fake peace doesn’t work. I also share a simple, real-life system for getting thoughts out of your head, triaging what actually matters, and creating space to move forward with intention as we prepare for 2026 and beyond.

Lessons & Themes

-Mindfulness is presence, not perfection — it’s noticing what you feel, where it comes from, and what you need.

-Mental clutter creates emotional overflow; awareness helps prevent the “waterfall” reaction.

-Stuffing feelings leads to numbing behaviors that create more stress, not less.

-A cluttered mind is a sign of survival mode, not failure.

-Writing thoughts down and processing them brings clarity and calm.

-Not everything deserves equal importance , prioritization is a form of self-care.

-Awareness breaks the power of recurring thought patterns and emotional triggers.

-Decluttering your mind helps you respond instead of react.

-Small intentions and one forward-moving action can shift your entire day.

Quote of the Day“A clearer mind sets a clearer life.”

Pause + Notice Prompts:

• What’s weighing on me? What’s making me feel heavy?

• What keeps looping in my mind?

• What am I avoiding by staying busy or numbing?

• What story am I telling myself that isn’t true?

  Resources Mentioned & Inspired By

• Take a Mindful Moment – Mindful.org• Mindfulness Exercises – Mayo Clinic• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)• Mindfulness – Mark Williams & Danny Penman

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💌 Final Note

Thank you for taking the time to read and reflect with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need the reminder too. I’d love to hear from you — reply to this post or drop me a note: 

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 27: Mindful Declutter (Part 2) | Office Clean-Out — How Cleaning My Office Set My Heart Free

Episode Summary:
Have you ever felt a sudden urge to clean—not just your space, but your life? In this heartfelt follow-up to Mindful Declutter (Part 1), I share how a simple office clean-out became a soul-level reset.

After months of resisting the clutter, I finally followed that inner nudge that said, “It’s time.” What started as organizing turned into a lesson on renewal, release, and self-discovery. Through laughter, paint, and a few emotional moments, I learned that caring for your space is a form of self-care and that freedom often begins with a single act of letting go.

This episode is both reflection and encouragement, a reminder that progress matters more than perfection and that mindful action creates peace in motion.

Lessons & Themes:

1. The urge to clean is soul communication. Your body and spirit know when it’s time to reset.

2. Painting can be a ritual of renewal and self-expression.

3. Progress over perfection—movement builds momentum.

4. Joy and rest keep energy balanced in the middle of chaos.

5. Decluttering is emotional work disguised as organization.

6. Even downsizing can expand your peace when done with gratitude.

Quote of the Day:
“Order in your space becomes order in your thoughts—and peace in your heart.”

Resources Mentioned & Inspired By:
• Take a Mindful Moment – Mindful.org
• Mindfulness Exercises – Mayo Clinic
• The Miracle of Mindfulness – Thich Nhat Hanh
• Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)

Connect & Listen:
Watch or listen to the full episode on YouTube: @UnfilteredWithRoxy
Join the Substack community for weekly reflections, journaling prompts, and behind-the-scenes updates.
Share in the comments or reviews: What’s one thing you’re releasing to make room for peace?

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Final Note:
Thank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder that slowing down and protecting your peace is still progress.
Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together.
Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 26: Mindful Momentum: My Fall Glow Up — Finishing the Year Focused & Grounded

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy, where mindfulness meets practicality.

This episode is all about finishing the year focused, grounded, and glowing from within,  not from filters or hustle, but from peace, purpose, and inner alignment.

I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to “glow up.” It’s not just about the outside anymore,  it’s about how my blood work, blood pressure, and hormones reflect the care I’m giving myself. My glow up this fall has been about feeling better, thinking clearer, and being unapologetically intentional about how I move through the world.

I’m also shifting how I view success and community. I no longer chase the grind or overextend myself for validation. I’m connecting with people who are either where I’m going or on their way there too. Because this season isn’t about proving,  it’s about preparing, positioning, and planting seeds for what’s next.

Episode Summary

This episode is a reflection on mindful growth and balance — how to maintain momentum without burnout, and how to glow from the inside out.

I share personal stories about the changes I’ve made to honor my health and peace, from adjusting my daily habits to redefining my professional boundaries.

We talk about the real glow up — how rest can be productive, how discipline and delight can coexist, and how you can still move fast while staying grounded in grace.

You’ll walk away feeling inspired to finish this year not with pressure, but with presence.

Lessons & Themes

• Health is the new glow — hormones, heart, and healing matter more than aesthetics.

• Your pace is your power — fast doesn’t mean frantic when it’s focused.

• Peace and productivity can coexist.

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I’m building a community of healing, growth, and unfiltered conversations. By subscribing, you’re not just helping me reach a milestone — you’re helping spread the message that real change starts with inner change.

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🌟 Major Giveaway – When we hit 1,000 subscribers, one lucky subscriber will win their choice of a 1:1 self-care coaching session OR a self-care basket.

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Resources to Help You on Your Journey

• 🎧 5 Mind Clutter Mistakes I Made for Years (Until I Learned Better)

• 📖 Clean Mind, Clean Body – Tara Stiles (available on OverDrive)

• 🎧 Distraction-Proof: How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) the Rest of 2025
• declutter, refresh, & reset EVERY PART of your life | what you *must* let go of by December 31

• You Only Have 3 Months Left…

• 💬 Unfiltered with Roxy: Fall Glow Up Reflection Worksheet (Download on Substack)

These resources will help you clear mental clutter, reset your focus, and keep your momentum mindful as we head into the new year.

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💌 Final NoteThank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder that slowing down and protecting your peace is still progress.

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

🎙️ Unfiltered with Roxy – Episode 25:

Clear Space, Clear Mind: 5 Steps to a Mindful Declutter

Welcome to Unfiltered with Roxy, where mindfulness meets practicality.

This episode is all about decluttering your space to heal your mind and body. I’ve been listening to Joy at Work by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein (it’s free right now on the Libby app), and one quote hit me deeply:

“Clutter also adversely affects health. According to a study by scientists at UCLA, being surrounded by too many things increases cortisol levels, a primary stress hormone.”

That line connected the dots for me because I’ve been living it.
Stress has been showing up in my body through high blood pressure, prediabetes, and kidney strain. When I learned that clutter literally raises cortisol, it clicked: I wasn’t just overwhelmed, I was overworked inside and out.

So in this episode, we’re unpacking how clutter impacts your brain, hormones, and health — and how mindful decluttering can help you reclaim your energy, focus, and peace.

Episode Summary

Decluttering isn’t just about a tidy space, it’s about creating calm for your nervous system.
I share my personal story of burnout, clutter, and the moment I realized my environment was mirroring my inner chaos.
Through laughter, honesty, and reflection, I take you behind the scenes of my own basement cleanout, a process that became a symbol of letting go, forgiving myself, and choosing peace.

We explore what science says about clutter and cortisol, how disorganization affects focus and creativity, and how mindful tidying can literally lower stress levels and restore your sense of control.

This episode will guide you through five simple but powerful steps to declutter your space and your mind, while joining the Fall Mindful Clean-Out Challenge to keep the momentum going all season long.

Lessons & Themes

• Clutter isn’t just visual, it’s emotional and hormonal.

• Your space reflects your state of mind.

• Decluttering lowers stress and boosts creativity.

• Letting go of items is also letting go of old versions of yourself.

• Small, intentional habits can create peace in both your home and your body.

Quote of the Day

“This isn’t just about decluttering, it’s about making space for the peace you want and deserve.” 🌿

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✨Resources

• Joy at Work – Marie Kondo & Scott Sonenshein

• UCLA Study on Clutter & Cortisol (Center on Everyday Lives of Families)

• The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up – Marie Kondo

• Mindful Declutter Challenge Playlist – YouTube

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💌 Final NoteThank you for taking the time to reflect and reset with me today. If this message resonated, share it with someone who might need a reminder to slow down and make space for peace.

Let’s keep walking this journey of healing, growth, and unfiltered living together. 💛

Remember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹