Welcome to No Borders, No Filter—the podcast that shakes things up and challenges the way you think.
I’m Debra, the Experient Explorer, here to wake you up, push your mindset, and inspire you to live boldly.
From a New York upbringing to a life of solo adventures, I’ve carved my own path—on my terms.
Expect real talk, unfiltered stories (with a little sarcasm), and deep dives into mental health, self-discovery, and the kind of conversations that make you think.
If you’re ready for raw honesty and fearless exploration, you’re in the right place. Let’s dive in!
Features Overview
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Qi2gdWMoh6FQW8n40Jesq?si=hv7MvoCSTraCmDYTlZaE9g In this episode, Debra, the Experient Explorer, opens up about what it really feels like to live
through the emotional toll of today's America—with special guest Jana Thrift, a grassroots
organizer, radio storyteller, and truth-teller from the Pacific Northwest.
From waking up in tears to questioning your sanity in a world that seems upside down, Debra
and Jana go deep into the unspoken feelings we carry: anxiety, burnout, helplessness… and
the quiet rage that simmers when everything feels out of control.
Together, they ask the hard question: “Is it depression if everything you're feeling is
actually real?”
Jana shares the moment she broke down—crying at 5 a.m. while on vacation—after seeing
political hypocrisy up close. She talks about her journey through activism, sleeping in
encampments to understand the unhoused, and how support—not shame—is what heals.
Debra reflects on what it means to be an emotional woman in a society that tells you to “smile
and keep going.
” No filter. No sugarcoating.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by politics, climate change, or just the sheer noise of the
world, this episode is a moment to breathe, feel, and maybe cry it out. But it doesn’t stop
there.
💥 Debra and Jana don’t just vent—they get real about how to turn rage into action. From
boycotting corporations to showing up in your community, they offer grounded ways to feel
less helpless and more human.
“It’s okay to cry for the world. But after the tears… let’s get back up and do
something about it.
”
🗣 Takeaway Quote:
“If you’re not affected by this, if you’re walking around smiling while everything burns—then you need therapy. That’s how I fucking feel”.– Debra
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EPISODE 6 Part 1:Facing the Hard Truths of Travel and Finding Joy
In this episode of the No Borders, No Filter Podcast, Debra takes you on a journey to embrace the discomforts of immersive travel—the mental workout that comes with exploring new countries, cultures, and experiences. From long airport lines to language barriers and the feeling of missing the familiar comforts of home, Debra shares exactly why traveling solo and immersing yourself in a new environment can transform you in ways you never expected. 🌍
EPISODE 5: The Road Less Comfortable
Have you ever felt like you’re meant to stray from the familiar path?
In this episode of No Borders, No Filter podcast, host Debra Josephson candidly shares about navigating her life journey with constant discomforts that she now embraces as a philosophy to navigate her found path into a nomadic lifestyle.
She shares openly about being diagnosed with an extreme anxiety-depressive disorder after the harsh transition from undergrad to adulthood in the mid 90s..
EPISODE 4: How Immersing in Culture Changes Lives and Perspectives
Have you ever thought about truly immersing yourself in another culture?
In this episode of No Borders No Filter podcast, host Debra sits down with Spanish professor and avid traveler, Luann Williams, to dive into her six-month experience living in Chile.
From adapting to daily life without American comforts like hot water and her beloved Texan food to navigating the complexities of cultural immersion,
EPISODE 3 :Living With Sensitivity: How Being an HSP and INFJ Shapes My World
Do you feel drained by small talk? Overwhelmed by bright lights or noisy crowds? You might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
In this episode of No Borders, No Filter, host Debra, the Experient Explorer, unpacks the complexities of living in the Philippines as an HSP and INFJ. She delves into the stark differences in communication styles, conflict resolution, and personal accountability compared to other cultures…
Episode Trailer: No Borders No Filter Podcast Trailer: Living Life on Your Own Terms
Welcome to the No Borders No Filter Podcast, hosted by Debra Josephson, the Experient Explorer. As a solo Gen X nomad who has lived on her own terms since the pre-digital era, Debra shares her journey from biking around Long Island, New York to embracing an intercontinental travel lifestyle. While navigating the awkwardness and frustrations that come with this path, she also experiences the beauty of soulful adventures and real connections…
EPISODE 2: Redefining Home: A Journey from Poland to China During the Pandemic
What happens when the world shuts down, and you find yourself stranded in a foreign country with no way out?
Continuing the journey of Redefining Home, host Debra Josephson shares her raw, unfiltered journey of making a foreign land feel like home during one of the most challenging periods in modern history—the pandemic. As a solo Gen X traveler and expat, Debra delves into the struggles and revelations of living in a vastly different culture…
EPISODE 1: Redefining Home: From New York to the Philippines and Beyond
What if a routine stop at a gas station felt like traveling back in time?
In this exciting kick-off episode of No Borders, No Filter Podcast, host Debra Josephson shares a surprising encounter at a Shell station that evoked memories of 1950s America- where customer service was personal, attentive, and genuinely welcoming…
