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What happens when you actually follow through on the thing you said you’d never do?

In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, the one where we finally go on the hot air balloon ride, Natali, Carina, and Nikki bring Episode 11: The One Where We Make Hot Air Balloon Plans full circle and actually do the thing.

What started as a casual, “we would never do that” conversation turns into a real-life experience — complete with early morning nerves, questionable logistics, and a surprisingly honest conversation about fear, friendship, and doing things anyway.

They talk about:

• Facing fears in midlife
• Why we say no to things before we even try them
• How quickly “never” can turn into “okay, let’s do it”
• Friendship dynamics and saying yes for each other
• Letting go of control and trusting the experience

Along the way, the conversation takes an unexpected turn into:

• Mortality, legacy, and what we want to be remembered for
• Whether we feel “ready” for the next chapter of life
• Kids, family, and unfinished dreams
• Building something meaningful while we’re still here

Then — after all the anticipation — they actually go on the hot air balloon ride.

From peaceful views and sunrise moments to a chaotic (and very real) landing, they share what it felt like to be thousands of feet in the air, what surprised them most, and whether it lived up to the expectation.

If you listened to Episode 11, this is the follow-up you didn’t know you needed.

If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something, postponed an experience, or needed a push to finally do the thing — this episode is a reminder that sometimes the best moments come from saying yes.

Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about midlife, friendship, personal growth, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.