Unfiltered with Roxy

About Unfiltered with Roxy

Welcome to the Unfiltered with Roxy podcast, where we embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment together. I'm Roxana Feenster, your host, and I'm thrilled to welcome you into this safe space filled with warmth, wisdom, and genuine connection. Unfiltered  with Roxy is more than just a podcast; it's a sanctuary where mindfulness meets practicality, offering real advice and solutions to help you truly rock your life. Each episode is curated with love and intention, aiming to nourish your soul and inspire positive change. Join me as we dive deep into meaningful conversations with inspirational guests, sharing their stories, insights, and the wisdom they've gathered along their own paths. Together, we'll explore wellness and mindfulness gems that serve as fuel for our journey towards living our best lives. Whether you're seeking clarity, motivation, or simply a moment of peace, Roxy Unfiltered is here to support you every step of the way. Let's embark on this transformative journey together, no filters!

Publisher

Roxana Feenster

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2024

Latest episode

18 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jun 2026

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

   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/ (https://www.instagram.com/spucilina/) 🎧 Listen to Charlyne's Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RHATDeOQNgZsamRPDtlEz (https://open.spotify.com/show/0RHATDeOQNgZsamRPDtlEz) ✨ Join Me on the Road to 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube! ✨ 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. 👉 Subscribe to my YouTube and be part of the journey! https://www.youtube.com/@UCvQv3VeSt_M7mK-reXxgKAw (https://www.youtube.com/@UCvQv3VeSt_M7mK-reXxgKAw) 🌐 Connect with Me ✍🏽 Substack – Unfiltered with Roxy https://substack.com/@unfilteredwithroxy (https://substack.com/@unfilteredwithroxy) 📸 Instagram – @unfilteredwithroxy https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithroxy (https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithroxy) 🎙️ Podcast – Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify https://bit.ly/unfilteredwithroxypodcast (https://bit.ly/unfilteredwithroxypodcast) https://bit.ly/notvanillaspot (https://bit.ly/notvanillaspot) 💌 Final Note 💛 Remember: Look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you're doing the best you can. 🌹

2. 

   29 Jan 2026

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

   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. Create a sacred space: even a corner or closet can become your prayer/journaling/meditation space—separate from work and distractions. Winter is a rooting season: connection, reflection, and renewal count as progress. Quote of the Episode “Winter doesn’t ask us to bloom, it asks us to root.” 📚 Resources & Research Mentioned Winter Blues vs. SAD (UC Davis Health) https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-winter-blues-and-self-care-tips-to-get-ahead-of-symptoms/2023/11 (https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-winter-blues-and-self-care-tips-to-get-ahead-of-symptoms/2023/11) 10 Cool Ways to Beat the Winter Blues – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute https://ctrinstitute.com/blog/10-cool-ways-beat-winter-blues/ (https://ctrinstitute.com/blog/10-cool-ways-beat-winter-blues/) Walking to Combat SAD: The Power of Outdoor Movement (incl. cold-weather walking benefits) https://www.wewardapp.com/blog/walking-to-combat-sad-the-power-of-outdoor-movement (https://www.wewardapp.com/blog/walking-to-combat-sad-the-power-of-outdoor-movement?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Why Morning Sunlight Matters (Asleep At Last) https://www.asleepatlast.com/blog/dont-wear-sunglasses-in-the-morning (https://www.asleepatlast.com/blog/dont-wear-sunglasses-in-the-morning?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) Call or text 988 ✨ Join Me on the Road to 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube! ✨ 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. 👉 Subscribe to my YouTube and be part of the journey! 🌐 Connect with Me ✍🏽 Substack – Unfiltered with Roxy https://substack.com/@unfilteredwithroxy (https://substack.com/@unfilteredwithroxy) 📸 Instagram – @unfilteredwithroxy https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithroxy (https://www.instagram.com/unfilteredwithroxy) 🎙️ Podcast – Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify https://bit.ly/unfilteredwithroxypodcast (https://bit.ly/unfilteredwithroxypodcast) https://bit.ly/notvanillaspot (https://bit.ly/notvanillaspot) 💌 Final Note 💛 Remember: Look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

3. 

   28 Dec 2025

   My First Vlogmas — What Creating Every Day Taught Me!

   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 (https://www.youtube.com/@AmyTV) • Katie – Content creation do’s, don’ts, and why https://www.youtube.com/@katie (https://www.youtube.com/@katie) • This Is Virginia Kerr – Consistency, practice, and refining content https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsVirginiaKerr (https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsVirginiaKerr) • Diaka Melendez – Being yourself and keeping content easy https://www.youtube.com/@DiakaMelendez (https://www.youtube.com/@DiakaMelendez) • Career Coach Mandy – Encouragement, confidence, and ease of posting https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy (https://www.youtube.com/@careercoachmandy) ✨ Join Me on the Road to 1,000 Subscribers on YouTube! ✨ 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. 🎁 Monthly Giveaways – All subscribers are automatically entered into my self-care giveaways as a thank-you for being part of this community (winners announced in the YouTube Community tab). Winners will be asked to respond to confirm their win. Once confirmed, I’ll send a Google Form to collect mailing information. To claim your gift, the form must be completed within 72 hours. Unclaimed gifts will roll over into a future giveaway. 🌟 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. 👉 Subscribe to my YouTube and be part of the journey! Connect with Me ✍🏽 Substack – Unfiltered with Roxy 🎙️ Podcast – Unfiltered with Roxy on Spotify Thank you for taking the time to 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. Final NoteRemember: look at yourself with rose-colored glasses, because you’re doing the best you can. 🌹

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