Unfiltered and Unbound

S2:E8 The Friendships That Don’t Just Happen Anymore

The conversation explores the power of accountability, the reality of loneliness, the impact of life changes on friendship, the importance of friendship, and building meaningful connections. It emphasizes the need for genuine connections and the impact of loneliness on individuals. Takeaways * Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of their social activities. * Building and maintaining meaningful friendships is essential for overall well-being. Chapters * 00:00 The Power of Accountability * 06:41 Building Meaningful Connections

S2:E7 Have the Brave Money Conversation

Money Conversations We Need to Have in Our 50s and Beyond — with Jo Hurley Jo Hurley is back — and if you loved her triathlon episode (still our most-streamed across both seasons), you're going to want to sit with this one too. This time we're not talking sport. We're talking money. Super, wealth, divorce, the conversations so many of us were quietly taught not to have. Jo is a Chartered Accountant and self-managed super fund specialist who's spent her whole career in this space, and she has a gift for making it feel less like a lecture and more like a chat with a clever friend who actually wants you to win. We get into why women still carry shame and silence around money, why the super gap opens up in our thirties and never quite closes, and the policy changes — payday super, super on paid parental leave — that are genuinely shifting things in our favour. But this isn't a doom-and-gloom episode. It's a practical one. We cover where to actually start if you've been avoiding it: logging in and looking at your super, tracking down any lost accounts, understanding your fees, contributions and insurance, and whether salary sacrificing might be worth a conversation. Jo also walks through the harder stuff — why you should never assume a partner will provide for your retirement, the realities of grey divorce, and why having your own financial advice matters. The thread running through all of it: have the brave conversation. With your super fund, with your partner, with yourself in the mirror. It's never too late to start, and you're allowed to ask the questions. A quick note — this is a general conversation, not personal financial advice. If you want guidance specific to your situation, please seek out a qualified Australian adviser. Grab a cuppa. This one's a goodie. — Questions? Got a topic you want covered? Send me an email: unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com [unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com] Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]

S2: E6 Overcoming the Imposter Within

The podcast episode discusses the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and provides practical strategies for overcoming it. It explores the origins of imposter syndrome, the impact of feelings on competence, the importance of evidence, and the shift from perfectionism to value. Takeaways * Imposter syndrome is a common experience for ambitious and capable individuals. * Strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome include separating feelings from facts, building a hype folder, and shifting from perfection to value. Chapters * 00:00 Understanding Imposter Syndrome * 06:03 Shifting from Perfection to Value SOURCES  * Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women. * Young, Valerie (2011). The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women. * Hibberd, Jessamy (2019). The Imposter Cure. * Harvard Business Review: Articles on the Artifact Method and managing self‑doubt. Questions? Got a topic you want covered? Send me an email unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com [unfiltered@podcastsbykate.com] https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]

S2:E5 Newly Single, Slightly Terrified, a Field Report

https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] Dating after 50 is equal parts exciting, ridiculous and mildly terrifying — and Barbara Smit is our woman in the field. She's not an expert. She's just actually out there: she's met the apps, survived the messages, dodged a scammer or two, and lived to file this report. In one of the most honest conversations of the season, we get into ghosting, the charming "blue-eyed, blonde Aussie" scammer nobody warns you about, the pub-based safety system Barbara swears by — and the quiet, unglamorous work of figuring out who you are after 20 years of marriage. No fairytales. No "just put yourself out there!" No toxic positivity. Just the field report. In this episode * (01:23) The 2026 dating landscape — and why you supposedly can't just meet someone at the pub anymore * (02:40) Four years single, 20 years married: "Okay, who am I actually?" * (05:10) Losing yourself in a marriage — and getting some help to find your way back * (09:24) The unexpected good: respectful younger men who genuinely give her hope * (11:31) Ghosting, and the dark patch of 12 men in a row — "It's not me, it's them" * (14:04) Cougar, gold digger, lonely — the labels women cop no matter who they date * (16:10) The scammer who wasn't a Nigerian prince — $20, then $50, then $100, then $5,000 * (20:16) The shame women carry about being scammed — and why we need to talk about it * (22:48) The "hello baby, hello darling" red flag * (24:44) Barbara's safety system: public first dates, a signal to the bar staff, and an exit through the kitchen * (28:11) Boundaries — set them before you go in, because most will push * (31:00) For the woman who doesn't know where to start: fix yourself first, find your sisters in arms * (35:08) The dating survival kit: a book on stoicism, a bestie, and a good local barman * (36:43) The field report headline: terrifying, ridiculous, funny — and, somehow, still fun About our guest Barbara Smit is Kate's "woman in the field" — a Perth local, originally from South Africa, who's spent the last few years navigating midlife dating firsthand after a 20-year marriage. She's generous, funny and refreshingly unfiltered about all of it, scams included. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound]

S2:E4 The Truth About Aging and Marketing: Why Women Over 50 Are the Hidden Powerhouse

The episode discusses the underrepresentation of women over 50 in advertising and the impact of this demographic on consumer spending. It highlights the need for brands to recognize and market to this demographic effectively. Takeaways * Underrepresentation of women over 50 in advertising * The significant impact of women over 50 on consumer spending Chapters * 00:00 The Invisible Market * 10:33 The Commercial Success of Inclusive Marketing https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound [https://buymeacoffee.com/unfilteredunbound] https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound [https://www.facebook.com/unfilteredandunbound] A copy of the research article this podcast episode is based on is located here -https://spectacular-syrniki-ec0636.netlify.app/ [https://spectacular-syrniki-ec0636.netlify.app/]