Noie and Bexx open up a raw and intimate conversation about growing up in deeply religious communities and the long-term emotional and cultural impact of leaving those religions. Through candid storytelling and personal reflection, they explore everything from secret crushes and confessions to the complex rules, shame cycles, and rituals embedded in their childhoods. 

This discussion highlights the unique perspectives of both hosts—Noie, raised in the FLDS by six mothers and one father as one of more than 30 children, and Bexx, raised in the LDS church, navigating her own spiritual evolution. Together, they examine the parallels and differences between the two faiths and what it was like to walk away. 

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[Start] Confessionals and Crushes: Bexx and Noie kick things off with surprising stories from their DMs and discuss why people confide in them.
8:01 Religion Talk: A comparison between FLDS and LDS beliefs, early memories, and how Bexx and Noie perceived their upbringing.
19:29 Leaving the FLDS: Noie explains her decision to leave the FLDS religion and the encounters that preceded her choice.
32:03 A Side-by-Side Look: The two share questions back and forth to learn more about each other’s past.
45:21 Religious Norms and Self-Worth: Bexx and Noie share things they thought were normal while in their religions, then wrap up the episode with encouragement to be yourself.

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Dating in your 30s, 40s, and beyond can feel like a rollercoaster of intuition, red flags, shadow work, and the occasional “oh god, did I really text him that?” In this honest, unfiltered conversation, Bexx and Noie dig deep into the Vogue article, “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?” The conversation starts with addressing questions from the article and giving their insights from experiences from their own dating life. The two talk about the positive and negative things they have learned from past relationships and how they have changed because of them. They talk about the judgments women face—both from others and from themselves—and what it means to actually trust your own emotions instead of the stories you inherited.

This episode touches on lessons about recognizing toxic relationships, learning to listen to your true emotions, and what it really means to give yourself a fighting chance in the dating world. With their shared years of experience, Bexx and Noie have all the insights and advice to share on how to really live for yourself and find love that is meant for you.

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[Start] Identity and Stereotypes in Relationships: Bexx and Noie discuss what it’s like to find your identity while in a relationship, and the complex nature of stereotypes.
07:52 Longevity and Connection: The two discuss the difficulties and emotions that come with maintaining relationships when children are involved, especially after going through a breakup or divorce.
18:06 Embracing Your True Feelings: Noie asks Bexx a question that leads to a discussion about accepting the truth about how others make you feel based on their actions.
35:04 Core Values in Dating: Bexx and Noie discuss their core values when it comes to the dating scene and what matters to them when looking to the future with someone.
59:40 Convenience vs. Quality: The conversation wraps up with a conversation about knowing your true value and allowing yourself to accept the things that you deserve.

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When life has handed you more than your fair share of grief, loss, and plot twists, it can feel impossible to believe you’ll ever feel light again. In this intro to Unpacked & Unfiltered, Bexx and Noie pull back the curtain on why they started this podcast and what they hope it becomes for the women who find it. They talk about being drawn to each other not because life was neat and tidy, but because they recognized that rare combination of depth, darkness, and a very real, very stubborn light that refuses to go out.

Instead of pretending to have it all figured out, they invite you into a passion project that’s still in motion—where “figuring it out” looks like following what genuinely lights you up, even if that path is messy. This episode sets the tone for what’s coming: conversations about hard shit, happy shit, wild shit, and all the in–between moments where you’re trying not to lose yourself.

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[Start] The Why Behind the Podcast: Bexx and Noie introduce Unpacked & Unfiltered and share why this show has become a true passion project for both of them.
01:10 Keeping Your Light Through the Hard Shit: They talk about going through heavy life experiences and still finding ways to laugh, feel joy, and move toward what genuinely lights you up.
02:24 Unpacked, Unfiltered, and a Little Wild: They explain why they chose the name Unpacked & Unfiltered, and what it means to be authentic, wild, and honest about the darker chapters too.
03:25 Darkness, Loss, and Credibility: Bexx and Noie open up about why their own experiences with loss, upheaval, and self-accountability give them the grounding to hold space for other people’s stories.

In this vulnerable and fiercely honest episode, Bexx and Noie unpack what it truly means to start over—and why the fear of judgment often hits harder than the change itself. From divorce and loss to rediscovering identity and freedom, they talk about the courage it takes to rebuild your life on your own terms. The conversation weaves through grief, guilt, joy, and rediscovery, asking what happens when you stop trying to meet everyone else’s expectations and start listening to yourself instead.

This episode dives into how women are natural shapeshifters, constantly evolving and reinventing, yet often held back by internalized criticism and cultural pressure to stay small. Bexx and Noie share personal moments of transformation—from learning to love being a beginner again, to finding peace instead of purpose, to reclaiming value beyond productivity or a paycheck. With warmth, laughter, and unfiltered honesty, they remind listeners that starting over isn’t failure—it’s freedom.

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[Start] None of Your Business: Bexx and Noie kick off the episode with a reminder that what others think of you is none of your business—and how liberating it is to live from that truth.
02:30 Living Through Judgment: Noie opens up about her journey after losing her children and the guilt she felt while rebuilding a new version of herself—joyful, free, and unapologetic.
06:31 Shadow and Light: The two discuss embracing your “shadow” self, your sadness, anger, and imperfection, and how sitting in darkness can help you rediscover your light.
11:10 The Beginner’s Stage: Bexx and Noie explore the fear of starting from zero again, the power of being a beginner, and why trying new things (even pole dancing) keeps life exciting.
26:05 Finding Peace, Not Purpose: The conversation closes on surrender and acceptance—how letting go of expectations, other people’s opinions, and constant striving leads to real peace.

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