Joel's Unfiltered

About Joel's Unfiltered

Joel’s Unfiltered is a podcast dedicated to personal growth, meaningful conversations, and real-life transformation. Each episode brings together inspiring guests—from professionals and everyday people to individuals with compelling stories to explore lessons on self-improvement, success, mindset, relationships, health, and living a purposeful life. Looking for inspiring advice, honest perspectives, and meaningful conversations about life’s challenges. Joel’s Unfiltered offers genuine conversations designed to broaden your mind, challenge your thinking, and inspire you to become better.

Publisher

Joel

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   STORY THAT SHAPE US:Nancy Jasin Ensley on Writing,Faith,Family,and the power of Life Experiences

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Nancy Jasin Ensley, an author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher whose passion for writing is deeply connected to the experiences that shape our lives. Nancy shares how writing has become a way to reflect on life, preserve meaningful memories, and process experiences that leave a lasting impact. With experience writing across multiple genres, including memoir, literary fiction, science fiction, mystery, thriller, action and adventure, and children’s literature, Nancy brings a unique perspective to storytelling. Her work is rooted in family, faith, service, and real-life experiences, highlighting how stories can help us understand ourselves, connect with others, and find meaning in the world around us. Join Joel and Nancy for a thoughtful conversation about the power of storytelling, the lessons we learn through life, and how our personal experiences can inspire others. Tune in to Joel’s Unfiltered for an engaging discussion about life, creativity, and the stories that make us who we are. Author, legal nurse, hospice specialist, and teacher Nancy Jasin Ensley joins Joel on Joel’s Unfiltered to discuss her writing journey, the influence of family and faith, and how life experiences inspire meaningful stories. Discover how storytelling can preserve memories, help us process life’s challenges, and create connections with others

2. 

   11 Oct 2026

   From Personal Tragedy to Innovation: Dr. Steve McGough on Healing, Intimacy, and Resilience

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Dr. Steve McGough, a researcher, inventor, and co-founder of Women and Couples Wellness, for a powerful conversation about turning personal tragedy into purpose, navigating life’s most difficult challenges, and finding innovative ways to support human well-being. Dr. Steve shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped his journey, including the heartbreaking loss of his son and the challenges his family faced along the way. These experiences helped inspire his work in wellness, neuroscience, nervous-system regulation, pelvic-floor health, and intimacy. With his background in clinical sexology and neuroscience research, Steve explains how science, compassion, and perseverance can help people better understand their bodies, strengthen relationships, and approach intimate health with greater awareness. Together, Joel and Dr. Steve explore resilience, marriage, entrepreneurship, the connection between physical and emotional well-being, and the importance of approaching health with an open mind. This honest conversation reminds us that even through profound loss and uncertainty, it is possible to discover purpose, create something meaningful, and help others along the way. Learn more about Dr. Steve McGough and his work at https://www.himassager.com

3. 

   3 Oct 2026

   The Food in Your Fridge Might Be Recalled: Jordan Robinson on Food Safety, Technology, and Protecting Your Family

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Jordan Robinson, founder of Anxin, a platform designed to help families stay informed about food recalls, restaurant safety, household inventory, and other everyday safety risks. Jordan explains the problem he saw with the way food recall information reaches consumers—and why families often discover a recall too late. Joel and Jordan discuss how Anxin scans grocery receipts, tracks household products, provides recall alerts, checks restaurant health inspection information, and helps consumers separate current food-safety warnings from old recalls that may be circulating online as if they were new. Jordan also shares his experience building Anxin as a solo founder and his vision for making household safety information easier to access and understand. If you want to check for active FDA food recalls or learn more about Anxin, visit pieceofmind.fyi/recalls. The free recall database allows you to search current recalls without downloading an app or creating an account. Jordan Robinson joins Joel’s Unfiltered to discuss food recalls, household safety, misinformation, and the technology behind Anxin. Learn how families can check whether products they purchased have been recalled and stay better informed about everyday food-safety risks

4. 

   3 Oct 2026

   From Life-Led to JOY-Led: Ted Kopecko on Purpose, Identity, and Creating a Life of Fulfillment

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Ted Kopecko, author of the #1 International Best Seller Finding JOY… Journey Of You and a commercial real estate broker with more than 30 years of experience in business, architecture, and entrepreneurship. Ted shares his journey and explains why so many people can appear successful on the outside while still feeling stuck, burned out, or disconnected from their purpose. Joel and Ted explore the difference between living “Life-Led” and “JOY-Led,” and how mindset, identity, time, and alignment can influence the direction of our lives. They also discuss breaking out of survival mode, rewriting your story, finding greater purpose, and intentionally creating a life with more value, freedom, and fulfillment. Learn more about Ted’s work, his book Finding JOY… Journey Of You, and access the free Finding JOY Workbook at FindingJOY.us. Ted Kopecko joins Joel’s Unfiltered to explore the journey from “Life-Led” to “JOY-Led” living. We discuss purpose, identity, mindset, time, burnout, success, and how to intentionally create a more fulfilling and meaningful life

5. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Living a Purpose & Principle Driven Life: Jesse Hardy on Success, Values, and Personal Growth

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Jesse Hardy, author of Your Purpose & Principle Driven Life 2.0, for a meaningful conversation about purpose, principles, success, and the choices that shape our lives. Jesse shares insights from his own journey and explores what it really means to build a life guided by clear values and intentional decisions. Jesse and Joel discuss the importance of discovering your purpose, staying grounded in your principles, and creating a meaningful path forward. Jesse’s experiences offer practical lessons and inspiration for anyone looking to grow personally, live with greater intention, and define success on their own terms. Learn more about Jesse and his work at p2driven.com/discovery-call. Jesse Hardy joins Joel’s Unfiltered to share his journey and insights on purpose, principles, success, and personal growth. A thoughtful conversation about living intentionally and building a life guided by what truly matters

6. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Leadership Under Pressure: Sylvia Rizzo on Decision-Making, Mistakes, and Mental Resilience

   On this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, I sit down with Sylvia Rizzo, who brings experience from both elite sport and business to explore what it really takes to lead and perform when the pressure is high. We talk about decision-making in challenging moments, learning from mistakes, managing errors, building mental resilience, and taking responsibility when things don’t go as planned. Sylvia also shares insights into maintaining credibility, staying composed under pressure, and developing a leadership mindset that can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, athlete, or simply someone navigating pressure and responsibility in everyday life, this conversation offers practical and honest perspectives on performing at your best when it matters most. Learn more from Sylvia: https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior Short Spotify Description Sylvia Rizzo joins Joel’s Unfiltered for a powerful conversation about leadership under pressure, decision-making, mistakes, mental resilience, and taking responsibility. We explore how to stay credible, learn from errors, and perform effectively when the pressure is on

7. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Train Your Brain,Transform Your Life: Arnold Beekes on Brain Fitness, Leadership and Human Potential

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with explorer, generalist, innovator, and coach Arnold Beekes for a powerful conversation about Brain Fitness, leadership, psychology, and human potential. Arnold shares insights from his decades of experience in technology, organizational leadership, psychology, and personal development. Together, they explore how our brains can be trained, how conditioning and limiting patterns can influence the way we think and lead, and what it means to develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal leadership. This conversation is about becoming more intentional in how we think, perform, lead, and relate to others—and about creating a future where technology and human potential can work together without losing what makes us human. Learn more about Arnold and his work at brainathletes.club. Arnold Beekes joins Joel’s Unfiltered to explore Brain Fitness, leadership, psychology, and human potential. We talk about training the brain, breaking free from conditioning, developing self-awareness, and becoming a stronger and more intentional leader in an increasingly technological world

8. 

   28 Sept 2026

   You Are Not Your Past: Leo Dulay on Identity, Healing, and Breaking Limiting Beliefs

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with author, NLP practitioner, and hypnotherapy coach Leo Dulay, author of You Are Not Your Past, for a powerful conversation about identity, healing, subconscious patterns, and personal transformation. Leo shares his journey of losing a 22-year career and discovering that his identity was much bigger than his job. Together, they explore limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, emotional healing, and how the experiences of our past can shape the way we see ourselves and the choices we make. This conversation is about breaking free from old patterns, creating a new sense of identity, and realizing that your past may be part of your story without having to define your future. Learn more about Leo and his work at leodulaycoaching.com Leo Dulay joins Joel’s Unfiltered to share his powerful journey through identity, healing, and transformation. We talk about limiting beliefs, subconscious patterns, self-sabotage, and how to break free from the past and create a new version of yourself.

9. 

   26 Sept 2026

   What Makes a Team Truly Work? David Lengyel on Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Teamwork

   In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with David Lengyel, founder of Venture Up, for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes to build effective, high-performing teams. With more than 40 years of experience working with organizations and hundreds of thousands of participants, David shares lessons from his work with Fortune 500 companies, military units, healthcare organizations, and small businesses. They explore leadership, communication, trust, workplace culture, employee engagement, and team effectiveness, as well as how the rise of AI is changing the way people work together. David also shares practical insights into creating stronger connections within teams and why effective teamwork goes far beyond simply putting people in the same room. To learn more about David Lengyel and Venture Up, visit ventureup.com. What makes a team truly work? David Lengyel, founder of Venture Up, joins Joel’s Unfiltered to discuss leadership, communication, trust, workplace culture, and the future of teamwork in an AI-driven world

10. 

    26 Sept 2026

    Fighting to Come Home: Angel Willard’s Journey Through Trauma, Healing, and Resilience

    In this episode of Joel’s Unfiltered, Joel sits down with Canadian author Angel Willard, author of Fighting to Come Home, for a deeply personal conversation about trauma, survival, motherhood, healing, and resilience. Angel shares her journey of facing painful experiences, breaking unhealthy cycles, taking accountability, and learning to reconnect with herself along the way. Together, they explore what it means to heal from the past, find strength through difficult seasons, and ultimately come home to yourself. Learn more about Angel and her work at amazon.com/author/willardangel. Angel Willard joins Joel’s Unfiltered to share her powerful journey through trauma, motherhood, healing, and resilience. We talk about breaking painful cycles, accountability, and what it truly means to find your way back to yourself.

11. 

    17 Sept 2026

    Introduction

    Welcome to Joel’s Unfiltered a podcast where we talk openly about life, experiences, opinions, relationships, entertainment, and everything in between. This short episode introduces the voice behind the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.

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