BridgetteUNFILTERED

Everyone “Healed” on January 1st and I Don’t Believe You!

In this episode, your host Bridgette B.returns after a short holiday break to unpack why New Year’s resolutions fail, why people lie to themselves about what they want, and why honesty about desire feels more controversial than ever. Don't start rolling your eyes quite yet, this isn’t a motivational reset speech.... Sources referenced: American Psychological Association (APA) Behavioral psychology studies on goal-setting and intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation Follow the show on IG!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boyfriends Are Embarrassing but Proposing Is Empowering? Pick One

Vogue says having a boyfriend is embarrassing. TikTok says proposing to your man is iconic. Celebrity women do it and get praise, everyday women do it and spark chaos. So what’s actually happening here? In this episode, your host Bridgette unpacks the contradiction between modern feminism, viral dating trends, and real world relationship outcomes. Is this a cultural shift or just emotional burnout being fed to us as "empowerment". Follow the show on IG!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. 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 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   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.