Women, Unfiltered

About Women, Unfiltered

Women, Unfiltered is a show about the parts of being a woman that don't make it onto the highlight reel. Hosted by Mel, this podcast is built on real, honest & raw conversations with real women. No script, no performance, no pretending everything's fine. Each week, Mel talks with women navigating their own healing journey, midlife, motherhood, business, and reinvention in real time. If you've ever asked: Who am I? When did I stop knowing what I actually want? Why do I feel so lost? You're not alone. This is where we talk about the real, unfiltered healing journey. The stories we've never said out loud and the ones we're finally ready to tell. Come for the honest conversation. Stay for the moments you feel seen and leave a little closer to yourself. New episodes weekly.

Publisher

Mel Grime

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026

   Healing Body & Soul with Nat Kipling

   What does it really mean to be well? It isn't a clean diet, a six-pack or looking good on the outside. It's whether you feel at home in your body, mind and spirit. In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Nat Kipling. Nat is an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Reiki Master, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Intuitive Guide. Her offerings go beyond just the physical. She listens to the whispers within. Our bodies are messengers that hold emotions, stories and energy that are meant to be liberated in a safe and sacred way. This metamorphosis allows us to strip back layers so that we can embody the most authentic version of who we are 🦋 Nat’s offerings are intuitively guided and flow with each season We talk about how our bodies hold stress and emotional overwhelm, why so many women live in fight-or-flight without realizing it, and the masks we wear to look like we have it all together. We also get into perimenopause as a new season instead of a battle, why we heal in community and not on our own, and how listening to your intuition helps you rebuild trust with yourself. If you've been running on overdrive, carrying everyone else's load and slowly losing touch with yourself, this conversation is a reminder to slow down and listen to what your body is telling you. Connect with Nat Headwaters Wellness: osteopathy, Soul Alignment Sessions (Reiki), and movement and meditation circles – https://www.headwaterswellness.ca (https://www.headwaterswellness.ca) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hwwellness (https://www.instagram.com/hwwellness) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hwwellness/ (https://www.facebook.com/Hwwellness/) Gather Cafe, Alton: https://www.gathercafe.ca (https://www.gathercafe.ca) Connect with Mel Website: melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: @melaniegrimerhn (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) If this episode resonated with you, please leave a five-star review and follow the show so you don't miss future conversations. It's how more women find these episodes.

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   Midlife Friendships with Sarah MacLachlan

   Why does making and keeping friends feel so much harder in midlife? In this episode I’m joined by one of my besties, Sarah MacLachlan, for an honest conversation about adult friendships: how they change, why they matter more than ever, and what to do when one no longer fits. Sarah is a mum to sporty twin girls, wife to Greg (her “pool boy”), and the founder of Kindness Warrior. She grew up working in her family’s restaurant, and that’s grown into a passion for simple, realistic meals for busy mums. Sarah and I met at a trade show back in 2018, and our friendship has become one of the safest places in my life. We talk about moving from lots of friends to fewer, deeper ones, and why loneliness can show up even when you’re surrounded by people. We get into the emotional maturity that keeps a friendship strong: boundaries, honesty about capacity, and checking in. We also talk about the heartbreak of outgrowing a friendship, and why letting go can be an act of self-care. In this episode we talk about: How friendships change with each season of life, and how COVID changed Sarah’s Why it’s so hard to keep up friendships as adults, and where midlife women can find new ones Taking off the mask and letting friends see the real you Loneliness in burnout, even with great people around you Why making friends often starts with making friends with yourself Emotional maturity in friendship: boundaries, honesty about capacity, and “do you have capacity for this?” Sarah’s 60/40 check-in, and why no relationship is ever truly 50/50 Outgrowing friendships and grieving the ones that end Protecting your energy: noticing how you feel after you leave someone The gift of receiving, especially for givers and people pleasers Letting love guide your relationships Connect with Sarah: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mealprepwithsarah/ (https://www.instagram.com/mealprepwithsarah/) Connect with Mel: Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition)

3. 

   25 Oct 2026

   Coming Home to Your Wild Self with Carley Johnson

   What if everything you've been trying to fix is actually asking to be felt? In this episode, I sit down with Carley Johnson, author of Radical Revelry, Reiki master, yoga and mindfulness teacher, embodiment coach, and co-owner of the River Healing Centre in Orangeville. Carley guides women back to their raw, wild, unbroken selves, and her work was born from her own healing after severe anxiety, burnout, childhood trauma, and a true dark night of the soul. We talk about the moment Carley realized she couldn't keep holding up the version of herself everyone expected, why so many of us abandon ourselves without even noticing, and how women have been taught to distrust their own inner knowing. Carley shares her "empty well" idea, why true healing only happens from a full cup, and why so many women can't scream, even when no one is listening. If you've ever felt like you were performing your life, doubted what your body was telling you, or wondered how to begin coming back to yourself, this one is for you. Connect with Carley: Website: carleyjohnson.ca Instagram: @carleyjohnsonhealing River Healing Centre: theriverhealingcentre.ca Register for her Healing Mentorship Program. A year-long journey for women who know they are here to help others but can't figure out what that actually looks like. A space to stop forcing who you think you're "supposed" to be, trust your intuition, and find what fulfills you. You'll gain confidence in your power, you'll let go of fear and take the steps you've been avoiding for years. Join the waitlist here: https://carleyjohnsonhealing.myflodesk.com/onc2weu9ax (https://carleyjohnsonhealing.myflodesk.com/onc2weu9ax) If you're wanting to connect about taking your healing business to the next evolution follow @theriverhealingcenter or visit theriverhealingcenter.ca (http://theriverhealingcenter.ca/) Connect with Mel: Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition)

4. 

   18 Oct 2026

   Your Story Matters with Sarah Hepburn

   Sarah Hepburn once thought her story was too ordinary to matter. Then she gave herself a quiet challenge: write 500 words a day for six weeks. Not knowing what else to write about, she started with her own life, and it changed how she saw herself. In this episode of Women, Unfiltered, I sit down with Sarah, a writer, the founder of Turning Pages Studio, and the bestselling author of Walking Forward. Sarah works with thoughtful women, often at a time of transition, reinvention or a midlife turning point, to turn a lifetime of wisdom into meaningful books, chapters and legacy stories. We talk about: How writing her own story helped Sarah uncover forgotten pieces of herself after becoming a mother Why women feel the pull to write: to help others, to process a season of life, or to leave a legacy How writing brings clarity, and the confidence to own your story Why we play down our own stories, and how comparison keeps us small Writing from the scar, not the wound Letting go of perfectionism, because there are no neat bows on life Sharing your story while respecting the people you love What legacy really means: letting the people you love know who you were and what you stood for A simple 10-minute writing prompt you can try today Connect with Sarah Sarah believes everyone has a story worth writing, and that sometimes it just takes a safe space and a trusted guide to tell it. Website: sarahhepburn.ca Work with Sarah: sarahhepburn.ca/services Walking Forward: sarahhepburn.ca/book Subscribe to her newsletter, a midlife moment, through her website Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition)

5. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Your Story Is Your Brand with Stacey Tarrant

   Your Story Is Your Brand with Stacey Tarrant Seven years ago, Stacey Tarrant's husband nearly died after heart surgery complications. She made herself a promise: if he pulled through, she would stop living the life everyone expected of her and start living her own. In this episode of Women, Unfiltered, I sit down with Stacey, a brand strategist, photographer and bestselling children's book author, to talk about what it really takes to let yourself be seen. With more than 30 years in marketing and branding, Stacey now helps women find their story and share it in a way that feels true. We talk about: The turning point that led Stacey to bet on herself Why so many women struggle to be visible, and how to catch the inner critic Being called "too sensitive" and realizing it's actually a superpower What Stacey sees behind the camera when women finally see themselves the way others do What authentic branding really means, and why business is personal Charging your worth and finding your people Trusting the process, and why our stories can become someone else's survival guide Connect with Stacey If you heard yourself in this conversation, Stacey would love to hear from you. She works one on one with women on brand strategy, storytelling and headshots. Instagram: @staceytarrantbrandstrategist Email: hello@staceytarrant.ca (mailto:hello@staceytarrant.ca) Marley's story: @marleys_incredible_journey | marleysincrediblejourney.com Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition)

6. 

   4 Oct 2026

   Body Wisdom with Dawn Rebel

   This conversation is with Dawn Rebel, co-owner of the River Healing Centre and a divorce doula who helps women through some of life's biggest transitions. We talk about trusting your own body's wisdom, holding boundaries for the first time, and what it actually looks like to reclaim your power in relationships. Connect with Dawn: Women becoming the authority on their own lives can find Dawn at @thedawnrebel on Instagram, or at DawnRebel.ca. If you're wanting to connect about taking their healing business to the next evolution they should follow @theriverhealingcenter or visit theriverhealingcenter.ca (http://theriverhealingcenter.ca/) Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Come to my free Masterclass: Where Did I Go? Monday 5th October 7pm ET Online This is for the midlife woman who's been everything to everyone but herself and is ready to remember the woman she was before she got buried and step into the woman she's ready to become. Register here: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go)

7. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Rooted with Jodie Heffren

   Today I'm joined by Jodie Heffren, a nurse of almost 20 years and founder of Rooted Woodland and Rooted Together. Jodie shares what nearly 20 years at the bedside taught her about the conversations families avoid. We also talk about why asking for help, pausing in nature, and taking one small step at a time matter so much in this season of life. Connect with Jodie & Rooted Woodland Rooted Together: Advance Care Planning as an Act of Love Rooted Together is a 90-minute guided session using Jodie's signature Rooted Method. It's a gift to the people closest to you: the clarity of knowing what matters most to you, and the confidence to honour your wishes when it counts. Grounded, supportive, and actually uplifting. Learn more and book: Rooted Together (https://rootedwoodland.com/rooted-together) Explore Rooted Woodland From Fire & Ice contrast therapy to breathwork, Moon Circles, and seasonal retreats, discover all the ways to experience the forest at rootedwoodland.com (https://rootedwoodland.com/) and follow along on Instagram @rootedwoodland. Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Come to my free Masterclass: Where Did I Go? This is for the midlife woman who's been everything to everyone but herself, is ready to remember the woman she was before she got buried and step into the woman she is ready to become. It's happening Monday 5th October, 7pm ET Online Register here: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go)

8. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Success Redefined with Ashlee Livingstone

   I'm joined by Ashlee Livingstone, a breathwork facilitator, speaker, author, and coach who helps women break free from burnout and the pressure to do it all. We dig into her own burnout story, her addiction to busyness, and what it really means to stop tying your worth to how much you get done. Learn more about Ashlee's Regulate program, 6 weeks to care for and reset your nervous system. https://www.ashleelivingstone.com/regulate (https://www.ashleelivingstone.com/regulate) Connect with Ashlee: Website: https://www.ashleelivingstone.com (https://www.ashleelivingstone.com) Mental Fitness Club: https://www.ashleelivingstone.com/power-of-breathwork (https://www.ashleelivingstone.com/power-of-breathwork) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.livingstone (https://www.instagram.com/ashlee.livingstone) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-livingstone/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlee-livingstone/) Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Come to my free masterclass - Where Did I Go? This is for the midlife woman who's been everything to everyone but herself. It's happening Monday 5 October 7pm online. Register here: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/where-did-i-go)

9. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Grounding with Ruth Hirshberg

   I'm joined by one of my besties, Ruth Hirshberg, a registered social worker turned founder of Grounding with Ruth. Ruth's work is rooted in helping people reconnect with themselves and question the beliefs they've carried for years. We talk about unlearning, letting go of the pressure to pretend we're okay, and what happens when we finally get honest about what we're really going through. Click the link below to find out more information about Ruth's Let Go & Let In retreat in October https://groundingwithruth.com/lgli-register-200026 (https://groundingwithruth.com/lgli-register-200026) Connect with Ruth: Website: https://groundingwithruth.com (https://groundingwithruth.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groundingwithruth/ (https://www.instagram.com/groundingwithruth/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthhirshberg/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthhirshberg/) Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Check out my freebie, a 5-day audio series to help you take a pause in the middle of your life and find a gentle way back to yourself. Coming Home to HER: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home)

10. 

    31 Aug 2026

    My Story

    This week I'm telling the real story, how years of holding everything together alone led to burnout, panic attacks, and a diagnosis that changed everything. This is the the truth behind why Women Unfiltered exists. Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Check out my freebie, a 5-day audio series to help you take a pause in the middle of your life and find a gentle way back to yourself. Coming Home to HER: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home)

11. 

    31 Aug 2026

    Welcome to Women, Unfiltered

    Welcome to Women Unfiltered. In this first episode, I'm sharing who I am, why I created this show, and who it's for, the women in midlife who are done performing and ready for something real. No polish, no quick fixes, just honest conversation. Connect with Mel Website: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/ (https://www.instagram.com/melaniegrimerhn/) LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-grime-432912304/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition (https://www.facebook.com/AdamsAppleNutrition) Check out my freebie, a 5-day audio series to help you take a pause in the middle of your life and find a gentle way back to yourself. Coming Home to HER: https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home (https://www.melaniegrimerhn.com/coming-home)

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