Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Revolutionary healing, sin pelos en la lengua.
ENGLISH:
For the ones who held it all in to keep the peace—this is where you exhale. A space for cultura, corazón, and coming home to yourself.
Unfiltered & Unapologetic is a healing space for first-gen Dominican souls—and anyone who was taught to survive, not feel. Hosted by Caitlin Gil-Soto, this podcast explores inner child healing, boundaries, faith, emotional wellness, and cultural truth-telling. Whether you’re crying to boleros, dancing your pain out to dembow, or learning to say “no” for the first time, this space is for you. We heal here—out loud, with tenderness, and without shame.
New episodes every week.
Follow on IG: @caitlinlajefaa & @unfilandunapologeticpod + TikTok @Caitlajefa
ESPAÑOL:
Pa’ los que aguantaron todo pa’ no hacer olas—este es tu respiro. Un espacio de cultura, corazón y regreso a ti.
Unfiltered & Unapologetic es un espacio de sanación pa’ las almas dominicanas de primera generación—y to’ el que aprendió a sobrevivir, no a sentir. Dirigido por Caitlin Gil-Soto, este podcast explora el niño interior, los límites, la fe, el bienestar emocional y la verdad cultural. Aquí lloramos con bachata, soltamos con merengue, y aprendemos a poner límites sin culpa. Aquí se sana en voz alta—con ternura, sin filtro y sin vergüenza.
Episodios nuevos cada semana.
Síguenos: en IG: @caitlinlajefaa y @unfilandunapologeticpod + en TikTok @Caitlajefa
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Revolutionary healing, sin pelos en la lengua.
5. Me First, For Once: Tenderness, Boundaries & Coming Back to Yourself
✨ You’re not selfish for putting yourself first. You’re just tired of disappearing so others can stay comfortable.
In this soft but powerful episode, Caitlin Gil-Soto walks you through how to stop emotionally abandoning yourself and start building a life where you count too.
🔹 What We Explore:
Segment 1 — The Cost of Abandoning Yourself
We talk about how many of us were raised in survival mode and learned to feel guilty for having needs.
📝 Journal Prompt: When was the first time you felt like caring for yourself made you weak?
Segment 2 — Your Inner Child & Reparenting
We explore how that younger version of you still runs the show… and how to create safety from within.
📝 Journal Prompt: As a child, what version of yourself did you hide in order to be loved?
Segment 3 — People Pleasing in Dominican Homes
Cultural truths: how Dominican and immigrant households shape guilt and boundaries.
📝 Journal Prompt: What emotional role were you given as a child that no longer belongs to you?
Segment 4 — Saying No Without Guilt
Caitlin shares a real story about saying “no” to family — and how it brought freedom.
📝 Journal Prompt: Where do you keep saying yes out of habit, even though you know it should be a no?
Segment 5 — Self-Talk & Speaking Life
What you repeat, you believe. We talk about self-sabotage and shifting your inner dialogue.
📝 Journal Prompt: What lie about yourself have you been repeating for years without realizing?
Segment 6 — Rest, Faith & Receiving
Rest is also faith. We unpack how trusting God means releasing the hustle.
📝 Journal Prompt: What form of rest do you need to reclaim without guilt?
Segment 7 — Manifestation, Abundance & the Subconscious
Inspired by Florence Scovel Shinn, we explore breaking inherited scarcity and speaking from faith.
📝 Journal Prompt: What belief about money, love, or success did you inherit that no longer serves you?
Final Prayer — Dominican Style
A guided prayer to say together — letting go of fear and returning to God’s peace.
💬 Episode Affirmation:
“I speak life over my body, my mind, and my spirit. I feel safe choosing myself.”
🔗 Resources:
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube
🛒 Grab your healing journal on Amazon - search Caitlin Gil-Soto
📲 Connect on IG: @caitlinlajefaa + @unfilandunapologeticpod and TikTok @caitlajefa
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