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The Latina Fantasy: Why Passport Bros Keep Flying South & Why It’s Not Cute

References included in episode: 1. Pew Research Center (2023) Study on international migration trends showing that Latin America is the leading region for Americans relocating or pursuing relationships abroad, highlighting how common cross-border dating has become. 2. United Nations Reports (Multiple Years) UN data pointing to economic instability in parts of Latin America that increases vulnerability to exploitation within romantic and financial relationships ,an issue relevant to women approached by U.S. men. 3. YouGov Poll (2024) A national survey showing U.S. women in their 20s and 30s are more financially independent than previous generations, directly shaping higher dating standards and modern relationship dynamics. 4. Film References Fools Rush In  portrays the Latina woman as the spiritual, emotional “cure” for the rigid American male. Spanglish  reinforces t the Latina woman as the nurturing moral compass who offers emotional depth “missing” in American culture. Read and subscribe to the blog [www.theunfilteredsociety.com]! Follow the show on IG [www.instagram.com/bridgetteunfiltered]!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before You Blame Women, Try This: A Reality Check for Passport Bros

Before You Blame Women, Try This” is a sharp and compelling first installment in BridgetteUNFILTERED  two part deep dive into the Passport Bro phenomenon. Blending mid-century radio storytelling with modern day perspective, Bridgette breaks down why so many men believe the answer to their dating struggles is waiting overseas. Through vivid character studies, personal experience, and honest commentary, the episode explores the emotional patterns behind the movement. Instead of shaming or stereotyping, Bridgette approaches the conversation with curiosity offering listeners a fresh lens on why dating feels so fractured today. Equal parts entertaining and revealing, this episode unpacks what men say they want, what they actually want, and what they’re unknowingly running from.  BridgetteUNFILTERED  continues to push the conversation forward in a smart, bold, and unafraid manner ready to explore the truths hiding beneath the trends Read and subscribe to the blog [www.theunfilteredsociety.com]! Follow the show on IG [www.instagram.com/bridgetteunfiltered]!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Boyfriends Became Embarrassing: The Trend Vogue Missed

In this episode, your host Bridgette B. unpacks Vogue’s viral claim that “having a boyfriend is embarrassing now” and what that headline really exposes about modern dating culture, emotional maturity, and our relationship with validation.  We explore why the conversation blew up, who wrote it, and why the trend is less about partnerships and more about projected insecurity, online performance, and other bullish*t being fed to an impressionable culture of younger generations whose idea of news is TikTok. Bridgette reflects on dating during her adult-industry chapter vs now, as a woman anchoring herself in a much deeper spiritual journey and why real empowerment isn’t shaming wanting a connection but being able to discern a writers perspective versus your actual truth. References * Vogue article: “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” Author: Chanté Joseph (Vogue UK edition) * Chanté Joseph background: writer, host, cultural commentator * Cultural trend: “hard-launch vs soft-launch” relationship era   Read and subscribe to the blog [www.theunfilteredsociety.com]! Follow the show on IG [www.instagram.com/bridgetteunfiltered]!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hollywood’s Dirtiest Secrets: The Murder, The Starlet, and The Spin

In this solo episode, Bridgette dives into the infamous Lana Turner/Johnny Stompanato murder case and unpacks how studios weaponized beauty, silence, and PR spin to protect profit over truth. From domestic-violence cover-ups to media rebranding trauma as entertainment, she connects the dots between 1950s studio control and the 2025 influencer algorithm. Expect raw storytelling, pop-culture parallels, and unfiltered insight into: * The night that changed Hollywood forever: Lana Turner’s daughter, a kitchen knife, and a fatal fight. * How MGM’s PR team turned a tragedy into a “redemption arc.” * Why society still rewards women who survive beautifully but punishes them for breaking publicly. * The psychology of image contro from studio contracts to the algorithm’s invisible leash, a topic Bridgette is well familiar with. Plus, the Dear Bridgette segment on modern fame, validation, and learning to exist outside the performance, coming from a random girltalk conversation at a coffeeshop in Miami! If this episode hit home, share it with someone who’s ever felt pressured to perform perfection. Subscribe to BridgetteUNFILTERED wherever you listen to podcasts! Read and subscribe to the blog [www.theunfilteredsociety.com]! Follow the show on IG [www.instagram.com/bridgetteunfiltered]!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Men Chase Chaos and Call It Chemistry, Dear Bridgette, and more!

Referenced Sources & Footnotes * Bowlby, J. & Ainsworth, M. (1960s-1980s). Attachment Theory * Arriaga, X. B. (2013) Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30(4). * Medical News Today, 2022. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/on-and-off-relationships * Graham, J. M. & Clark, M. S. (2012) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249719372 * TIME Magazine, 2024 * Girl, Interrupted (1999) Sony Pictures Entertainment. Read and subscribe to the blog [www.theunfilteredsociety.com]! Follow the show on IG [www.instagram.com/bridgetteunfiltered]!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.