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Unfiltered Discussions

Unfiltered Discussions

"Unfiltered Discussions" is a podcast focused on talking about tough subjects and pivotal moments. Host, Brian Howard, talks with his guests about the moments that have impacted them and how they were able to grow and move forward.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 18, 2024

Maintaining the Flame with Dr. B.

Dr. Nicole Bradford, aka Dr. B., was born with a passion for stoking the flame of purpose in everyone she meets, Dr. B believes the burn we have to be more is not one we should ignore. She is an author, entrepreneur, speaker…
Nov. 4, 2024

From Combat to Calm: A Veteran’s Journey with Service Dogs, Coffee & Psychedelic Healing

Steven Ferguson is a Marine Combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, having served 9 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry Marine and combat instructor. During this time, he was deployed twice to Afghanistan and once…
Oct. 28, 2024

From Stage to Silence: Keeper Catran-Whitney on Trauma and Truth

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses issues involving physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Keeper Catran-Whitney is a memoirist, underdog activist, and author of “Helplessness”. His book is a personal journal of sort…
Oct. 21, 2024

Pura Vida and Pinball: Building a Business in Costa Rica

My guest is Richard Blank – CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center   Richard took a bold leap, leaving Philadelphia at 27 to start a new life and business in Costa Rica. Since founding Costa Rica’s Call Center in 2008, Richard has…
Oct. 14, 2024

From Battlefield to Healing Jeremy Stalnecker on Leadership, Faith, and Battling PTSD

Jeremy Stalnecker, CEO of the Mighty Oaks Foundation, aids America’s military and families battling combat-related wounds like PTSD. A Marine Corps veteran, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, acquiring leadership skills. …
Oct. 7, 2024

In The Thick of the Battle Part 2

Today's guest is no stranger to Unfiltered Discussions. We're excited to welcome back Matt Mysh, a veteran content creator with over 14 years of experience spanning YouTube, podcasting, and a variety of social and audio plat…

Recent Blog Posts

Building Life, Brick by Brick: Reflections from the Break

Finishing up the break between seasons, I’ve had a lot of time for reflection. I’ve enjoyed thinking back on the previous guests I’ve had the pleasure of hosting. I’ve also critiqued my own process and had plenty of thoughts …

Season Finale

My Unfiltered Friends, Firstly, thank you for continuing to support this podcast and bringing life to the stories shared on this program. It's been a privilege to share these discussions with you. As I write this blog, we are halfway through publis…

A Christmas Parable

A Christmas Parable In the early 2000s, I dressed up as Santa Claus each year to support a local non-profit that used my workplace to celebrate the holidays with children with disabilities. I was reluctant to dress up as Saint Nick. I was a young m…

About the Host

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Brian Howard

Founder and Host

Unfiltered Discussions is Brian's passion project. He has long had an intrigue for discussing heavy topics and getting to know people. This project is meant to give people a voice, a platform, to share and learn from others.

Brian is the father of a beautiful daughter named Rebecca. He lives in Northern Nevada and has worked in the financial sector for most of his career. Brian is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and in his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and loved ones.