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The Imperfects
Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
We’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talks to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.
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Dis Works - A Game-Changing Study of The Resilience Project
31 juil. 202534 min<p>Well, well, well, it’s time to prove things.</p> <p>💌 subscribe to our newsletter, <em>my imperfect email,</em> here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj">http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj</a></p> <p>Today we’re jumping in your ears for a public service announcement: The Resilience Project (TRP) is officially backed by some rock-hard, super-sciencey evidence.</p> <p>Founded by our very own Hugh (you know, from the podcast), TRP delivers emotionally engaging programs to over 1000 schools across Australia, as well as workplaces and sporting clubs.</p> <p>This longitudinal, independent study conducted by Roshini Balasooriya Lekamge is peer reviewed (no Ryan, not that pier), published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, and most importantly, highlights a staggering decrease in depression and anxiety for kids who are engaged with TRP programs and content. Yay!</p> <p>We hope you love this news as much as we do xx</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/MGLr0I9UE94">https://youtu.be/MGLr0I9UE94</a></p> <p>🧐To read this study yourself, click here! - <a href="https://bit.ly/4l7y9KR">https://bit.ly/4l7y9KR</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>How I Built Dis - The Resilience Project Story - <a href="http://bit.ly/40IhXZg">http://bit.ly/40IhXZg</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>The Resilience Project - <a href="https://theresilienceproject.com.au/"></a><a href="https://theresilienceproject.com.au">https://theresilienceproject.com.au</a></li> <li>TRP @ Home - <a href="http://bit.ly/4ociNr0">http://bit.ly/4ociNr0</a></li> <li>The University of Melbourne Evaluation - <a href="http://bit.ly/44Snxe4">http://bit.ly/44Snxe4</a></li> <li>University of Adelaide Research Findings - <a href="http://bit.ly/44Sp83y">http://bit.ly/44Sp83y</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Joe Williams - Concussion, Bipolar & Being a Dad
27 juil. 20251h 26m<p>Approached by 5 NRL clubs by the time he was 13, Joe was a sporting prodigy.</p> <p>💌 subscribe to our newsletter, <em>my imperfect email,</em> here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj">http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj</a> </p> <p>Thrust into the spotlight Joe was introduced to a world of concussions, accolades and copious amounts of drugs and alcohol.</p> <p>Now 18 years sober, Joe is honest about how he found his power through truth and the experiences and learnings through which he navigates racism and understands human behaviour.</p> <p>Joe chats to Josh about the difference between being a dad and a father, and how he has found compassion for his younger self.</p> <p>This conversation also touches on Joe’s bipolar diagnosis, his relationship with the natural environment and the incredible difference that he is making in the mental health space now.</p> <p>Joe, we can’t believe you found the time to join us. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full video on YouTube, click here:</p> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Defying The Enemy Within by Joe Williams - <a href="https://bit.ly/4eY3cr0">https://bit.ly/4eY3cr0</a></li> <li>What Happened To You by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lYzl4F">https://bit.ly/4lYzl4F</a></li> <li>The Dreaming Path by Paul Callaghan with Uncle Paul Gordon - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ICXbEd">https://bit.ly/3ICXbEd</a></li> </ul> <p>📺Things to watch:</p> <ul> <li>Seen The Film - <a href="https://seenthefilm.com/"></a><a href="https://seenthefilm.com">https://seenthefilm.com</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Our Way Academy - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lGt4uf">https://bit.ly/4lGt4uf</a></li> </ul> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling with suicidal ideation, thinking about suicide, or has issues with addiction, please call 000 in an emergency. Lifeline on 13 11 14 is also great resource, as well as the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Jess Hill - A 'love' of Control
20 juil. 20251h 36m<p>Domestic violence is an epidemic in Australia, and Jess Hill has dedicated a good chunk of time trying to understand why.</p> <p> </p> <p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Joining us in the Academy of Imperfection, Jess explains to Hugh, Ryan and Josh the unrelenting system of entrapment that many women find themselves in, including a detailed look at the history of coercive control, and the term ‘perspecticide’.</p> <p>Describing the importance of early intervention for young boys, and answering the question ‘Why don’t they just leave?’, Jess discusses with Josh the difference between guilt and shame, and the fundamental impact of these emotions.</p> <p>This episode is compulsory listening for everyone (obviously, it’s Jess Hill talking about one of the most significant issues in our country), but especially those who, in their quietest, most vulnerable moment, recognise themselves as a perpetrator and want to take the next steps to changing the cycle of trauma.</p> <p>Jess, we cannot thank you enough.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/qPAi24DyWRc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPAi24DyWRc</a><br><br></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Tarang Chawla - Men Talking About Men’s Violence - <a href="https://bit.ly/45p2aBN">https://bit.ly/45p2aBN</a></li> <li>Chanel Contos - Consensual Healing - <a href="https://bit.ly/3SSvrND">https://bit.ly/3SSvrND</a></li> <li>An Imperfect Chat About Men - <a href="https://bit.ly/4n4ce9o">https://bit.ly/4n4ce9o</a></li> <li>Another Imperfect Chat About Men - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jUHQf7">https://bit.ly/4jUHQf7</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>The Trap - Why Do They Do It? - <a href="https://bit.ly/3G0H9D1">https://bit.ly/3G0H9D1</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>See What You Made Me Do - <a href="https://bit.ly/3STaUbW">https://bit.ly/3STaUbW</a></li> <li>Matt Brown TedTalk - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jP1RUc">https://bit.ly/4jP1RUc</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>See What You Made Me Do by Jess Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/3HG8gno">https://bit.ly/3HG8gno</a></li> <li>The Reckoning by Jess Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/3FQyZNy">https://bit.ly/3FQyZNy</a></li> <li>Losing It by Jess Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/4ni3YD8">https://bit.ly/4ni3YD8</a></li> <li>She Is Not Your Rehab by Matt Brown with Sarah Brown - <a href="https://bit.ly/45In6Uz">https://bit.ly/45In6Uz</a></li> <li>Rape in Marriage by Diana E.H Russell - <a href="https://bit.ly/4n3q0Jr">https://bit.ly/4n3q0Jr</a></li> <li>Home Truths by Jess Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/402SfOC">https://bit.ly/402SfOC</a></li> <li>The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge - <a href="https://bit.ly/4eejITp">https://bit.ly/4eejITp</a></li> <li>Shame and Pride by Donald Nathanson - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lsrc7V">https://bit.ly/4lsrc7V</a></li> <li>Three Planet Model by Marianne Hester - <a href="https://bit.ly/4e4sG5t">https://bit.ly/4e4sG5t</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Yiliyapinya - <a href="https://yiliyapinya.org.au/about/">https://yiliyapinya.org.au/about/</a></li> <li>Inner Boy - She Is Not Your Rehab - Free 30 Day Program - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jPOdQA">https://bit.ly/4jPOdQA</a></li> </ul> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is exhibiting behaviour that may be concerning or problematic, call MensLine on 1300 78 99 78, or No To Violence on 1300 766 491.</p> <p>🚨If you feel like you are in immediate danger please call 000. If you need someone to talk to we recommend the nation24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line 1800 RESPECT on 1800 732 732.</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Vincent Fantauzzo - A Brush With Pain
13 juil. 20251h 40m<p>Art saved Vincent Fantauzzo’s life.</p> <p> </p> <p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode, Vincent paints the picture of his childhood in Broadmeadows, a childhood marked with violence and abuse, and how undiagnosed dyslexia deeply affected Vincent’s ability to read and write, as well as his memory. Now known worldwide for his award winning portraits of Asher Keddie (his now wife), Julia Gillard and Heath Ledger, Vincent chats to Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the incredible father figures, role models and friends that he has connected with throughout his life, and the impact they have had on his sense of self. Vincent, this was a dream come true.</p> <p>To watch this video on YouTube (a picture paints a thousand words after all), follow this link - 🫖 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwH3A-jSd3U</p> <p> </p> <p>Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <p>Billy Slater - Leading from the (Full)Back - <a href="https://bit.ly/45ZZfQ6">https://bit.ly/45ZZfQ6</a></p> <p>🎨Things to check out</p> <p>Vincent’s Gallery - <a href="https://bit.ly/4n4CyAr">https://bit.ly/4n4CyAr</a></p> <p>‘Heath’ Portrait - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Tp8amG">https://bit.ly/3Tp8amG</a></p> <p>‘Love Face’ Portrait - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lcE4yQ">https://bit.ly/4lcE4yQ</a></p> <p>‘All that’s good in me’ (self-portrait as son Luca) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kJF8u1">https://bit.ly/4kJF8u1</a></p> <p> </p> <p>📖Things to read</p> <p>Unveiled by Vincent Fantauzzo - <a href="https://bit.ly/4e3PsKO" data-token-index="1">https://bit.ly/4e3PsKO</a></p> <p> </p> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling with thoughts surrounding suicide, suicidal ideation or self-harm, please call 000 or Life Life on 13 11 14. 🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP" data-token-index="1">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) My Imperfect Life, click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP" data-token-index="3">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a>🩵To join our patreon community, A Little More Imperfects, follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects" data-token-index="3">patreon.com/theimperfects</a> 🩷 AND you can subscribe to A Little More Imperfects through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects" data-token-index="3">apple.co/theimperfects</a> The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - That Guilty Feeling
6 juil. 20251h 17m<p>How often do you feel guilty?</p> <p>Guiding us on a guilt trip today is our resident psychologist (and published author) Dr Emily Musgrove.</p> <p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>Differentiating guilt from shame or regret, Dr Emily takes us back to the very beginning to explain the purpose and function of guilt as a pro-social behaviour which your cave-person ancestor probably would have used to keep them in the tribe.</p> <p>When used wisely, guilt is a useful recognition of information that can alert us when we have gone against our values or dropped our moral standards.</p> <p>However, as Dr Em explains (and people pleasers would know all too well) guilt can quickly becoming overwhelming, exhausting and make you feel like you’re always letting someone down. In this episode, Dr Em dives into the seemingly never-ending guilt of being a parent, especially a mum, as well as the guilt associated with caring for ageing parents.</p> <p>Dr Em, you’ve done it again.</p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - <a href="https://youtu.be/wLLJdF1edVE">https://youtu.be/wLLJdF1edVE</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Emily - What Are Your Values? - <a href="https://apple.co/4dckMpy">https://apple.co/4dckMpy</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - What Are Your Boundaries? - <a href="https://bit.ly/409jO91">https://bit.ly/409jO91</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Truth v Harmony - <a href="https://apple.co/40pgYO7">https://apple.co/40pgYO7</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Who Is Your Inner Critic - <a href="https://apple.co/3XaFdw9">https://apple.co/3XaFdw9</a></li> <li>Ben Shewry - Making It Right (And Delicious) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jPHq9F">https://bit.ly/4jPHq9F</a></li> <li>Ben Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of Excellence - <a href="https://apple.co/4hhc2RB">https://apple.co/4hhc2RB</a></li> <li>Ben Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was Made - <a href="https://apple.co/48hrQiQ">https://apple.co/48hrQiQ</a></li> </ul> <p>📖Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Unstuck by Dr Emily Musgrove - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></li> <li>The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins - <a href="https://bit.ly/3SUcvhv">https://bit.ly/3SUcvhv</a></li> <li>Good Inside by Dr Becky Kennedy - <a href="https://bit.ly/443BPXE">https://bit.ly/443BPXE</a></li> <li>Choice Points by Russ Harris and Colleagues - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jUZjnw">https://bit.ly/4jUZjnw</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Cate Campbell - Even Olympians Have Depression
29 juin 20251h 18m<p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a> - this week, featuring a reflection from none other than Cate Campbell.</p> <p>By the time she was 16, Cate Campbell had figured out her social currency: achievement, in the form of gold medals, no less.</p> <p>Four time Olympian and world record holder Cate joins us in the Vulnerabilitea House to answer the question ‘How and when have you been dishonest with yourself?’</p> <p>From telling herself she was ‘fine’ to having a breakdown over a Milo, Cate recounts the intense period of loneliness she experienced during Covid, and the depression she ‘didn’t deserve’ to feel.</p> <p>This episode emphasises the critical importance of connection for our mental health, and Cate so beautifully articulates the impact of finding love at first sight (friend addition), and navigating a changing relationship with her sister Bronte.</p> <p>Coming of age in a world where perfection is praised and your failure makes headlines, Cate is so generous in sharing how she had learn to ask for help and to value her mental health like she would her physical.</p> <p>Cate, you are simply the best.</p> <p>To watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/40ecuJc">http://bit.ly/40ecuJc</a> </p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Bronte Campbell - Comparison, The Thief of Joy - <a href="https://bit.ly/44h52iW">https://bit.ly/44h52iW</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Campbell "Struthless" Walker - Withdrawing with Drawing
22 juin 20251h 24m<p>Do you think of yourself as a creative person? How does being creative make you feel?</p> <p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>Today we welcome into the Academy of Imperfection (reluctant) expert Campbell Walker, better known by his online moniker, Struthless.</p> <p>Drawing on his hypothesis that creativity is the antithesis of destruction, Struthless discusses how to train yourself in creativity, the 70% rule in completing a creative pursuit, and, thankfully for Hugh, how to recognise and celebrate your creative brain in everyday tasks.</p> <p>Struthless opens up about the moment he realised drugs had stopped becoming fun, going deeper into his struggles with addiction and how he reframed one of his most shameful moment by asking “how could this be the best thing that has ever happened to me”?</p> <p>Ryan and Struthless chat about the mental health benefits, and absolute joy, of journalling (just ask anyone who’s bought <em>My Imperfect Life),</em> and how to make sure that the pain doesn’t win.</p> <p>Figuratively, illustratively and literally, we loved hanging out with you, Struthless.</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - <a href="http://bit.ly/3TrGI7I">http://bit.ly/3TrGI7I</a> </p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Adam Grant - The Potential of Your Potential - <a href="https://bit.ly/4ksJXYL">https://bit.ly/4ksJXYL</a></li> <li>How (And Why) Ryan Dumped His iPhone - <a href="https://bit.ly/41RY15O">https://bit.ly/41RY15O</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Doom and Bloom, by Campbell Walker - <a href="https://bit.ly/3HnCQSv">https://bit.ly/3HnCQSv</a></li> <li>Your Head Is A Houseboat, by Campbell Walker - <a href="https://bit.ly/3SxJUOW">https://bit.ly/3SxJUOW</a></li> <li>The Medium is the Message, by Marshall McLuhan - <a href="https://bit.ly/3T7tUmP">https://bit.ly/3T7tUmP</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Boss Baby - <a href="https://bit.ly/4438FJe">https://bit.ly/4438FJe</a></li> <li>Pingu - <a href="https://bit.ly/43V1EsW">https://bit.ly/43V1EsW</a></li> </ul> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling with addiction, the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015, is a great place to start.</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Isaac Humphries - Coming Out On Court
15 juin 20251h 40m<p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>There is currently only one gay man actively playing in a professional, top-tier basketball league anywhere in the world. And today, we had the enormous privilege of welcoming him into the studio.</p> <p>Demonstrating Olympic-level vulnerability, Isaac Humphries made global headlines in 2022 when he came out as gay to his basketball teammates.</p> <p>However, as Hugh, Ryan and Josh learn in this chat, this moment was the result of a lifetime of chaos, confusion, darkness, and ultimately, courage.</p> <p>In this episode, Isaac talks through his horrific experience of childhood bullying, and how basketball became both a sanctuary and a space of secrecy. For Isaac, he never imagined a world where he could keep his career and live authentically as his whole self.</p> <p>An incredible journey, which includes a Beyonce-esque move of dropping his last name for a time, Isaac describes to Hugh, Ryan and Josh what it felt like to come out to his mum, live as an openly gay man for the first time, and finally, come out to the world.</p> <p>Finding light in the darkest of times, Josh and Isaac discuss the importance of purpose, which prompts Hugh to reflect on how this episode is the epitome of The Imperfects: <em>how vulnerability leads to authentic connection</em>.</p> <p>Isaac, we love you.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube (and see Hugh’s model shot), click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/43YQXpc">https://bit.ly/43YQXpc</a> </p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD - <a href="https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ">https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ</a></li> <li>Hugh’s Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People - <a href="https://apple.co/4l4kw0m">https://apple.co/4l4kw0m</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Isaac’s Coming Out video - <a href="https://bit.ly/3HxvR9O">https://bit.ly/3HxvR9O</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧 Things to listen to</p> <ul> <li>Isaac’s music, including the song Be Alright - <a href="https://spoti.fi/4mTSGol">https://spoti.fi/4mTSGol</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>The Velvet Rage, by Alan Downs - <a href="https://bit.ly/43XZ3hH">https://bit.ly/43XZ3hH</a></li> </ul> <p>🏳️‍🌈For some great educational resources, head to Pride in Sport - <a href="http://www.prideinsport.com.au/resources">www.prideinsport.com.au/resources</a></p> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, is struggling, these are a few great resources</p> <ul> <li>QLife - provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people over 18 wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. 1800 184 527, <a href="http://www.qlife.org.au/">www.qlife.org.au</a></li> <li>Minus 18 - Through a preventative model of mental health support, Minus 18 tackle social isolation by creating fun-filled spaces where LGBTQIA+ people under 18 feel they belong and are celebrated <a href="http://www.minus18.org.au/">www.minus18.org.au</a></li> <li>Lifeline - 13 11 14, <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - Using The Force For Good
8 juin 20251h 20m<p><em>This is where the fun begins</em>.</p> <p> </p> <p>💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Today we welcome the Return of the Dr Emily, our resident psychologist, to talk about the Force in all its (clinical) glory.</p> <p>Amongst the immense excitement of Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Dr Emily talks through the lightness and darkness inside us all, and how the presence of a good mentor makes a world of difference.</p> <p>Bringing psychology back to the forefront of this ep, Dr Emily likens Yoda’s general vibe to the principles of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, whilst also pointing out the incredible power of mindfulness (just ask Luke Skywalker).</p> <p>Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat with Dr Emily about The Hero’s Journey, main character syndrome and how to let go of our ego to embrace your authentic self.</p> <p>May the Force be with you.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3FGlYG6" data-token-index="1">https://bit.ly/3FGlYG6</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Emily - Resent Less, Live More - <a href="https://bit.ly/4mGNOCP">https://bit.ly/4mGNOCP</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Hope - <a href="https://apple.co/4l9des9">https://apple.co/4l9des9</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty - <a href="https://bit.ly/3SyoWj0">https://bit.ly/3SyoWj0</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Grief Lightening - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kki9W6">https://bit.ly/4kki9W6</a></li> <li>Maria Ruberto - Advancing Despite Adversity - <a href="https://apple.co/4e2Io05">https://apple.co/4e2Io05</a></li> <li>Hugh’s Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People - <a href="https://apple.co/4l4kw0m">https://apple.co/4l4kw0m</a></li> <li>Hugh’s ADHD…brief (Bonus From Patreon) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jefaNP">https://bit.ly/4jefaNP</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things / people to check out</p> <ul> <li>Tara Brach - <a href="https://bit.ly/43Fk8gR">https://bit.ly/43Fk8gR</a></li> <li>Scott Barry Kaufman - <a href="https://bit.ly/4dSmwFK">https://bit.ly/4dSmwFK</a></li> <li>Dr Robyn D Walser - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kEI5M0">https://bit.ly/4kEI5M0</a></li> <li>Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey - <a href="https://bit.ly/3HlH516">https://bit.ly/3HlH516</a></li> <li>The Star Wars Catalogue - <a href="https://bit.ly/3HzXi2x">https://bit.ly/3HzXi2x</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Unstuck by Dr Emily Musgrove - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Nas Campanella - The First Blind Newsreader in the World
1 juin 20251h 9m<p>As the title suggests, Nas Campanella is really cool (and accomplished and driven and resilient).</p> <p> </p> <p>Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/sign-up-to-our-newsletter/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> <p>You might recognise her voice from the Triple J cinematic universe or know her work as the Disability Affairs Reporter for the ABC. But what you might not know is that Nas is vision impaired, or that a neurological condition means that she can’t read braille either.</p> <p>In this episode of The Vulnerabilitea House, Nas answers the questions “what childhood challenges best prepared you for adulthood?”</p> <p>Chatting to Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Nas talks about her relationship with her disability, and how it shapes her identity.</p> <p>Nas also dives into a powerful conversation with the guys about the role agency and accessibility in the experience of discrimination, and shares why, if a magical operation could restore her sight, she wouldn’t change a thing.</p> <p>Nas, it has been an absolute joy.</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Louise Newson - It's Hormones. Period.
25 mai 20251h 38m<p>It’s that time of the month (sorry), and we’re welcoming back Dr Louise Newson to talk all things hormones.</p> <p>In case you missed it, last time we had Dr Louise on the pod, she shared her expertise on perimenopause and menopause. This, to no surprise, was Apple Australia's most shared podcast episode in 2024.</p> <p>Today, Dr Louise talks to the guys about hormones; what they are, how they impact our lives, and what the difference is between the natural and synthetic forms we can be prescribed.</p> <p>Discussing the naturally occurring cycles of hormones, as well as the dramatic hormone drop offs that can happen throughout a lifetime, Dr Louise shares the impact of hormones for PMS, PMDD and post-natal depression.</p> <p>Dr Louise, this has been life changing.</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/l4naB7-GKto">https://youtu.be/l4naB7-GKto</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Dr Louise Newson - Maybe It’s Menopause - <a href="https://bit.ly/43qYwon">https://bit.ly/43qYwon</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>The Dr Louise Newson Podcast - Talking to my daughter: understanding hormones, contraception, PMS & the gaps in sex ed - <a href="https://bit.ly/43vnliX">https://bit.ly/43vnliX</a></li> <li>The Dr Louise Newson Podcast - Testosterone and the hormone triangle, with Dr Mohit Khera - <a href="https://apple.co/4duWhow">https://apple.co/4duWhow</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Balance website - <a href="https://bit.ly/4mlLFwp">https://bit.ly/4mlLFwp</a></li> <li>Balance App - <a href="https://bit.ly/436uozz">https://bit.ly/436uozz</a></li> </ul> <p>💊To find more information about contraception</p> <ul> <li>Sexual Health Victoria - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jgfJ9M">https://bit.ly/4jgfJ9M</a></li> <li>Children by Choice - <a href="https://bit.ly/4je80Ju">https://bit.ly/4je80Ju</a></li> <li>Dr Louise Hormone Health Hub - <a href="https://bit.ly/44HQARP">https://bit.ly/44HQARP</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - How To Get UNSTUCK
22 mai 202528 min<p>Quick! Is anyone here an author? Yes! And her book is finally here!</p> <p>Our favourite psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove, has published the most anticipated book of the year, <em>Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to the life you want to live.</em></p> <p>Feeling stuck, and the yearning for something to change, is a human experience. And in <em>Unstuck</em>, Dr Emily doesn’t just acknowledge this feeling, she walks with you through it.</p> <p>We’re talking values, we’re talking an introduction to acceptance commitment therapy, and we’re talking self-compassion (among many, many other things).</p> <p>At its core, this book is a model for how we might approach change.</p> <p>It’s compulsory reading.</p> <p><em>Unstuck</em> is available now in all good bookstores, or you can order it online here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a>.</p> <p>If you want to watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/4mvgSgE">https://bit.ly/4mvgSgE</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Emily - What Are Your Values? - <a href="https://apple.co/4dckMpy">https://apple.co/4dckMpy</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Summer Day by Mary Oliver - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Hh1gNo">https://bit.ly/3Hh1gNo</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Monty Dimond - Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired
18 mai 20251h 38m<p>It’s a Monty type of day - and thank god, because this week we welcome the brilliant Monty Dimond into the studio.</p> <p>In this episode, Monty opens up about the heartbreak of losing her mum—her person, her sense of home and safety. She speaks candidly about the tunnel vision of ambition, living with imposter syndrome, and how a debilitating chronic illness left her bed-bound for 90% of last year.</p> <p>Hugh and Monty share an incredibly vulnerable chat about parenting neurodivergent children; sharing the intense challenges, boundless love and ways they can show compassion to themselves and others.</p> <p>If you're not familiar with Monty yet, she's the founder and co-host of the Show and Tell platform, which includes the newly released podcast iChronic, Monty is a pillar of Australian media (including a co-hosting a national drive show with our very own Sheltzy).</p> <p>Monty, we are in awe of you.</p> <p>To watch this full video of YouTube, follow this link:<a href="https://bit.ly/3GVUYmf"> https://bit.ly/3GVUYmf</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Janelle Booker - Living with ADHD - <a href="https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ">https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ</a></li> <li>Hugh’s Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People - <a href="https://apple.co/4l4kw0m">https://apple.co/4l4kw0m</a></li> <li>Michael (Wippa) Wipfli - Light at the End of the Tunnel - <a href="https://bit.ly/3F6wy9d">https://bit.ly/3F6wy9d</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧 Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>iChonric - <a href="https://bit.ly/4j1d3gb">https://bit.ly/4j1d3gb</a></li> <li>Show and Tell - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZfWiGR">https://bit.ly/3ZfWiGR</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Kristy Forbes’ Workshops - <a href="https://bit.ly/43eFxNK">https://bit.ly/43eFxNK</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here <a href="http://apple.co/theimperfects">apple.co/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - Grief Lightening
11 mai 20251h 26m<p>What would it look like if we were more open to grief?</p> <p>This week, as promised, we are joined by our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove to talk through grief from a clinical perspective.</p> <p>Grief is proof of life, and proof of love. And while it is an incredibly unique experience for each person, there is a universality to it as well.</p> <p>Dr Em walks us through how grief impacts the brain on a neurological level, and unpacks its unpredictable, non-linear path. <br>Explaining the difference between grief and grieving, Em reminds us about the importance of turning towards the pain and how to learn to ride the waves of grief, rather than expecting them to disappear.</p> <p>And on a practical level, Ryan asks about what you can actually do for someone in grief to show them love and support.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4jKdlco">https://bit.ly/4jKdlco</a> </p> <p>If you would like to pre-order Em’s book <em>Unstuck</em>, click here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episode’s mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Lauren Zonfrillo - Grief: The Shittest Greatest Gift - <a href="https://bit.ly/3GGXCMA">https://bit.ly/3GGXCMA</a></li> <li>Jamila Rizvi - Living with the effects of a brain tumour - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jK7CmV">https://bit.ly/4jK7CmV</a></li> <li>Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - <a href="https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8">https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8</a></li> <li>Clare Bowditch - Music, Panic Attacks & Body Image - <a href="https://apple.co/43iqzau">https://apple.co/43iqzau</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>The Grieving Brain - Mary-Frances O’Connor - <a href="https://bit.ly/4m55Mi3">https://bit.ly/4m55Mi3</a></li> <li>Self Compassion - Kristin Neff - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iQC25O">https://bit.ly/4iQC25O</a></li> <li>Wherever You Go, There You Are - Jon Kabat-Zinn - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Z5LeMo">https://bit.ly/3Z5LeMo</a></li> <li>Till Death Do Us Part - Lauren Zonfrillo - <a href="https://bit.ly/4m7Dy6z">https://bit.ly/4m7Dy6z</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Stroebe and Schut Dual-Process Model of Grief - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kbIeqc">https://bit.ly/4kbIeqc</a></li> <li>Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Stages of Grief - <a href="https://bit.ly/45tThVu">https://bit.ly/45tThVu</a></li> <li>Meghan Riordan Jarvis’ work - <a href="https://bit.ly/3RTyy7v">https://bit.ly/3RTyy7v</a></li> </ul> <p>☎️ If you, or someone you know, is struggling with grief, Griefline 1300 845 745 is a great place to start</p> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfect,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Lauren Zonfrillo - Grief: The Shittest Greatest Gift
4 mai 20251h 25m<p>Lauren Zonfrillo knows grief - intimately, devastatingly, and meaningfully.</p> <p>Almost two years since the sudden death of her husband Jock, Lauren describes grief as the ‘shittest, greatest gift’, and how she navigated unimaginable loss while continuing to parent two young children.</p> <p>In this episode, Lauren shares what she learnt about herself in the days, weeks, and months since Jock’s passing. Discussing with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about her evolving relationship with spirituality, Lauren vulnerably shares how she is beginning to reconcile her identity as a mother, widow, and person in her own right.</p> <p>Lauren, thank you for such a special episode.</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4mi4mkD">https://bit.ly/4mi4mkD</a> </p> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Till Death Do Us Part - Lauren Zonfrillo - <a href="https://bit.ly/4m7Dy6z">https://bit.ly/4m7Dy6z</a></li> <li>Last Shot - Jock Zonfrillo - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iCyfJi">https://bit.ly/4iCyfJi</a></li> <li>Finding Meaning - David Kessler - <a href="https://amzn.to/44QgNNU">https://amzn.to/44QgNNU</a></li> </ul> <p>☎️ If you, or someone you know, is struggling with grief, these are some great resources to start with</p> <ul> <li>National Centre for Childhood Grief - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iEMvkP">https://bit.ly/4iEMvkP</a></li> <li>Griefline - 1300 845 745</li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfect,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://patreon.com/theimperfects">patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Hugh’s ADHD…brief (Bonus From Patreon)
27 avr. 202555 min<p>It’s the episode we’ve all been waiting for – a peek inside Hugh’s brain.</p> <p>After our episode with psychologist and ADHD expert Janelle Booker - and a reboot of his algorithm that Hugh related to on a spiritual level - Hugh began to wonder whether his time-blindness, reject sensitivity and inability to focus on things he wasn’t interested in, could be explained by ADHD.</p> <p>Turns out, yeah. Hugh pretty much definitely has ADHD.</p> <p>Exploring Hugh’s lived experience, Ryan and Josh chat through how Hugh has reconciled his incredible frustrations into acknowledgment and celebration for his strengths.</p> <p>This episode is a snippet from an <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> Patreon episode: a place where we publish fortnightly bonus episode, early access to tickets and talk to our community about upcoming guests, bonus content and what they want to see more of.</p> <p>If you would like to become a member of our Patreon community, follow this link: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here: <a href="https://bit.ly/4cGOPpO" data-token-index="0">https://bit.ly/4cGOPpO</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Janelle Booker - Living with ADHD - <a href="https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ">https://bit.ly/42GsmEJ</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Alex Patridge - 12 Lie People with ADHD tell themselves - <a href="https://bit.ly/41cHcnd">ttps://bit.ly/41cHcnd</a></li> <li>Alex Patridge - How to understand ADHD Overwhelm in 35 seconds - <a href="https://bit.ly/4jWRq22">https://bit.ly/4jWRq22</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Celeste Barber’s Australian Story - Unfiltered - <a href="https://ab.co/42l6VsD">https://ab.co/42l6VsD</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, purchase the Vulnerabilitea House Cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Simon Hill - Eating Imperfectly vs Perfectly Eating
20 avr. 20251h 35m<p>Chasing the ‘perfect’ diet is a trap; which is <em>really</em> great news for our brand.</p> <p>Simon Hill, nutritionist, physiotherapist, and host of <em>The Proof</em> podcast, joins us in the Academy of Imperfection to break down whether the latest dietary trends on social media actually match up with nutrition science.</p> <p>In this episode, Simon unpacks the role of both genetics and lifestyle choices in shaping our health, and specifically our risk of disease.</p> <p>Acknowledging the pressure, and sometimes shame, that comes with chasing the ‘perfect’ diet, Hugh, Ryan, and Josh discuss how to encourage kids to build positive relationships with food, and the incredible significance of ‘joy’ and ‘human connection’, that occurs when we get together to eat.</p> <p>And then, of course, we play Simon Says and bust some food-myths about supplements, plant protein, and whether breakfast is the most important meal of the day.</p> <p>Simon, thank you for all that you says.</p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4jyH2NL">https://bit.ly/4jyH2NL</a> </p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Felice Jacka - Food For Thought - <a href="https://apple.co/4ciWgn5">https://apple.co/4ciWgn5</a></li> <li>Professor Tim Spector - Food Fight - <a href="https://apple.co/3OjRlXR">https://apple.co/3OjRlXR</a></li> <li>Maria Ruberto - Sleep Your Way to Your Top - <a href="https://bit.ly/3E3flgi">https://bit.ly/3E3flgi</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>The Proof is in the Plants - Simon Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/4lbj7VC">https://bit.ly/4lbj7VC</a></li> <li>The Skeptics’ Guide To The Universe - Steven Novella - <a href="https://bit.ly/3QUPYjI">https://bit.ly/3QUPYjI</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>The Proof with Simon Hill - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XCCDjS">https://bit.ly/3XCCDjS</a></li> <li>The Proof - Menopause masterclass (Part 1) - <a href="https://bit.ly/42aAoXC">https://bit.ly/42aAoXC</a></li> <li>The Proof - Your menopause questions answered (Part 2) - <a href="https://apple.co/4cx0MhW">https://apple.co/4cx0MhW</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to research:</p> <ul> <li>Approx. 50% of cardiac deaths are sudden cardiac deaths 50% - <a href="https://bit.ly/4juCffP">https://bit.ly/4juCffP</a></li> <li>30 different plants a week study - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XIXORj">https://bit.ly/3XIXORj</a></li> <li>To know more about ApoB, and it’s link to cholesterol - <a href="https://bit.ly/42mRL6b">https://bit.ly/42mRL6b</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/426dVLe">https://bit.ly/426dVLe</a></li> <li>The Mind Diet - <a href="https://bit.ly/42p3zFd">https://bit.ly/42p3zFd</a></li> <li>Mediterranean Diet - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cPqBKp">https://bit.ly/4cPqBKp</a></li> <li>To know more about the Carnivore diet - <a href="https://bit.ly/3RcMZmR">https://bit.ly/3RcMZmR</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/426xvqT">https://bit.ly/426xvqT</a></li> <li>Creatine and cognition - <a href="https://bit.ly/4j8sd4e">https://bit.ly/4j8sd4e</a></li> <li>Impact of creatine on depression and CBT - <a href="https://bit.ly/3G401AL">https://bit.ly/3G401AL</a></li> <li>Impact of creatine on bone health for menopausal women - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cuahym">https://bit.ly/4cuahym</a> & <a href="https://bit.ly/424KxoD">https://bit.ly/424KxoD</a></li> <li>Impact of creatine on sleep deprivation - <a href="https://go.nature.com/4cvR0wC">https://go.nature.com/4cvR0wC</a></li> <li>Simon’s Prebiotics - 38TERA - <a href="https://bit.ly/4caa96Q">https://bit.ly/4caa96Q</a></li> </ul> <p>🦋If this conversation has raised some uncomfortable feelings for you around eating and food, these are some great resources to find support:</p> <ul> <li>Eating Disorders Families Australia - <a href="https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5">https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5</a></li> <li>The Butterfly Foundation - <a href="https://bit.ly/48YCSZe">https://bit.ly/48YCSZe</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷If you want <em>A Little More Imperfects</em>, join our Patreon to get just that - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Courtney Ugle - Intergenerational Strength
13 avr. 20251h 16m<p>Trauma ran through Courtney Ugle’s family - until it ran into her.</p> <p>CEO and founder of Waangkiny, as well as a football superstar, Courtney is on a mission to transform her adversity into resilience, power, and love.</p> <p>In our Vulnerabilitea House, Courtney answers the question, “what childhood challenges best prepared you for adulthood?”, diving into how she copes with the loss of her greatest source of unconditional love and support, and how this drives the work that she does today.</p> <p>In conversation with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Courtney speaks to the raw intersection of grief and joy, and what it is like to realise that the only person coming to save you, is you.</p> <p>Courtney, we can’t wait to have an oat magic with you soon.</p> <p>If you want to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/G_Rdt1EhA0U">https://youtu.be/G_Rdt1EhA0U</a></p> <p>If you would like to host your own Vulneratilitea House, you can purchase the cards here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>💻 Things to checkout:</p> <ul> <li>Waangkiny - <a href="https://www.waangkiny.com/"></a><a href="https://www.waangkiny.com">https://www.waangkiny.com</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch:</p> <ul> <li>Once Were Warriors - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XPMxyJ">https://bit.ly/3XPMxyJ</a></li> </ul> <p>🚨If you, or someone you know, has experienced or is at risk of domestic violence, call the 24 hour national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you’re feeling unsafe, call 000. </p> <p>🩷If you want <em>A Little More Imperfects</em>, join our Patreon to get just that - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>This episode of The Imperfects discusses domestic and family violence. If these topics are too much for you right now, then we suggest you skip this one and come back when you're ready.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - How to Be Leaned On
6 avr. 20251h 23m<p>Chances are, you’ve supported someone going through a tough time. And while the meaning sustains the sacrifice, today we want to support you ….. supporting them. A bit of support inception, if you will.</p> <p>To guide us through this incredibly complex and meaningful topic is our resident psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove.</p> <p>Navigating relationships requires awareness. Showing up as a partner, friend, parent, or sibling while holding space for pain – without being overwhelmed – is a skill that takes practice.</p> <p>Reminding us that no one hates their struggle more than the person suffering, Dr Em delves into some practical strategies of support, such as walking the line between respect and care, as well as always understanding the difference between effort and capacity.</p> <p>To all of the supporters and carers listening, we see you. We love you. And we hope you felt held, too.</p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XILzEe">https://bit.ly/3XILzEe</a></p> <p>To pre-order Dr. Em’s book <em>Unstuck,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></p> <p>🎧 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Emily - Resent Less, Live More - <a href="https://apple.co/4hZiVWx">https://apple.co/4hZiVWx</a></li> <li>Esther Perel - Let’s Be Better Lovers - <a href="https://bit.ly/42phpsh">https://bit.ly/42phpsh</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Carer Gateway - <a href="https://bit.ly/41UEJhA">https://bit.ly/41UEJhA</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷If you want <em>A Little More Imperfects</em>, join our Patreon to get just that - <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP">https://bit.ly/3Cx4tGP</a></p> <p>🩷To subscribe to the Vulnerabilitea-mail weekly newsletter, join through our website - <a href="http://www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Danielle Laidley PART 2 - Her Public Outing
30 mars 202548 min<p>This is PART TWO of our chat with footballer, coach and uniter of people, Danielle Laidley. We HIGHLY recommend you go back and listen to part one if you haven’t heard it (linked below).</p> <p>In this episode, Danielle recounts how it felt to be publicly outed, her own voice removed as the media crafted their own narrative about her identity.</p> <p>A story of courage, resilience and love, Danielle vulnerably shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh how she united her two worlds, and found the strength to live authentically for herself, and become a role model for others.</p> <p>To watch the entire interview with Danielle on YouTube, click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/3FJ8Lw2">https://bit.ly/3FJ8Lw2</a> </p> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Don’t Look Away - Danielle Laidley - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XrTkyo">https://bit.ly/3XrTkyo</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Revealed - Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes - <a href="https://bit.ly/3R8X6ct">https://bit.ly/3R8X6ct</a></li> </ul> <p>☎ If you need support after listening to this episode, these are a few great places to start:</p> <ul> <li>QLife - 1800 184 527</li> <li>Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367</li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Danielle Laidley PART 1 - Her Private Struggle
30 mars 20251h 5m<p>Danielle May Laidley was known by a different name for the first 53 years of her life. We are so proud that this episode is a contributing factor to her reclaiming her narrative as a transgender woman.</p> <p>An extremely talented AFL footballer, Danielle would go on to become a highly respected coach, always keeping within arm’s reach the version of herself which felt most authentic.</p> <p>Danielle’s story, in its entirety, is so incredibly important that we had to split it over two big and special episodes.</p> <p>In this first part, we are introduced to phase 1 of her life: the footballer, the husband and the coach and with an addictive personality that caused her to become tough, fierce and obsessed with footy.</p> <p>Danielle discusses with Hugh, Ryan, and Josh the strict compartmentalisation of the different parts of her life during her AFL career, and the terrifying risks she took to satisfy the cravings to be her authentic self.</p> <p>You can watch the entire interview (Part One and Part Two) on YouTube, here – <a href="https://bit.ly/3FJ8Lw2">https://bit.ly/3FJ8Lw2</a> </p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Mick Fanning - Riding The Waves of Loss - <a href="https://apple.co/4hNT0RN">https://apple.co/4hNT0RN</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Don’t Look Away - Danielle Laidley - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XrTkyo">https://bit.ly/3XrTkyo</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Revealed - Danielle Laidley: Two Tribes - <a href="https://bit.ly/3R8X6ct">https://bit.ly/3R8X6ct</a></li> </ul> <p>🖼️ If you want to join out patreon <em>A Little More Imperfects</em>, go to <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>☎ If you need support after listening to this episode, these are a few great places to start:</p> <ul> <li>QLife - 1800 184 527</li> <li>Rainbow Door - 1800 729 367</li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Let’s Talk About Hugh’s Open Letter
27 mars 202543 min<p>It’s been a big few weeks since Hugh released his Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People (episode linked below). If you haven't heard it, it’s best to listen to that before you listen to this episode.</p> <p>Today we wanted to catch up and reflect on whats happened since.</p> <p>Hugh shares some beautiful messages, and Josh asks, practically, how we can show less judgement and more empathy to neurodivergent people and the people who care for them. Then, Ryan does some quick maths to fact check Hugh’s claim to reply to every single message he’s received since the Open Letter went live.</p> <p>We are so profoundly grateful for every message of love and support.</p> <p>Love,</p> <p>The Imperfects xxx</p> <p>🎧 If you want to listen to Hugh’s Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People, click here - <a href="https://apple.co/4l4kw0m">https://apple.co/4l4kw0m</a></p> <p>💻 If you want to watch this full chat on YouTube, click here - <a href="https://youtu.be/wFrlUkqR8y4">https://youtu.be/wFrlUkqR8y4</a> </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Stephen Curry - I Dug a Hole… and Found Myself
23 mars 20251h 10m<p>Get excited, it’s finally Steve Curry* day.</p> <p>Actor, comedian, and expert hole digger (you bet we snuck this in here), Steve joins us to share his personal and professional epiphany: a ‘collaboration realisation’ his lightbulb moment about teamwork, success, and the power of vulnerability.</p> <p>In our Vulnerabilitea House, Steve answers the questions ‘When was a time you genuinely needed help? Were you able to ask for it?’, and discusses the joy of working in a team where success is a joint effort.</p> <p>This is such a joyful episode, Steve, we are definitely friends for life (can you hook us up with Helen too?)</p> <p>*not the basket baller</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4iv72IO">https://bit.ly/4iv72IO</a></p> <p>🦁 Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Helen Carmichael - <a href="https://bit.ly/4hv90YU">https://bit.ly/4hv90YU</a></li> </ul> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Julie Smith - Building Confidence, Brick by Brick
16 mars 20251h 9m<p>Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith has a gift for explaining complex ideas in under a minute (which is GREAT for new-age attention spans).</p> <p>With over 4.8 million TikTok followers, two best-selling books and a glowing endorsement from our own Dr Em, having Dr Julie join our Academy of Imperfection is nothing short of a dream.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr Julie reframes the feeling of overwhelm, helping us to see it as valuable information about how we might not be meeting our needs, rather than something to fear.</p> <p>Then, it’s all about confidence, baby. Getting into the nitty-gritty, Ryan and Dr Julie redefine failure, showing how confidence isn’t just built from successes, but from every experience – good, bad and (luckily for Hugh) the awkward.</p> <p>Oh, and did we mention she’s Dr Em approved?</p> <p>Smithy, we’d gladly talk to you forever.</p> <p>If you want to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4iwtFwz">https://bit.ly/4iwtFwz</a> </p> <p>🫖 Imperfects episode mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Missy Higgins - Quitting Music, Depression & Connection - <a href="https://bit.ly/4fVM8Bo">https://bit.ly/4fVM8Bo</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Open When by Dr Julie Smith - <a href="https://bit.ly/4hq7y9T">https://bit.ly/4hq7y9T</a></li> <li>Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith <a href="https://bit.ly/3FkC2wH">https://bit.ly/3FkC2wH</a></li> </ul> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Hugh's Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People
13 mars 202515 min<p>This is an open letter to parents of autistic and neurodivergent people.</p> <p>It may be confronting.</p> <p>Please take care when listening.</p> <p>Love,</p> <p>Hugh</p> <p></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Hannah Diviney - Disabled in an Able-Bodied World
9 mars 20251h 35m<p>Hannah Diviney is one of the most powerful people in pop culture.</p> <p>At just 25 years old, the author, advocate, and actor hasn’t just called out Lizzo for using an ableist slur—she also took on Queen B herself. And she succeeded on both fronts.</p> <p>Which, once you get to know her, isn’t surprising at all.</p> <p>In our Vulnerabilitea House, Hannah reflects on the questions: “How do you see yourself? Is it the same way your loved ones see you?”</p> <p>Answering with incredible vulnerability, Hannah shares how her relationship with her disability has evolved over time and what it was like growing up in a world where the Paralympics seemed like the only visible marker of success.</p> <p>We talk to Hannah about being a part of <em>intimate</em> television history, and Ryan, the love doctor, Shelton manifests a Brad (or Stewie, or Chris, or Michael-Angelo) in her future.</p> <p>Hannah, we are <em>so</em> desperate to be your friend.</p> <p>To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here: <a href="https://bit.ly/41vzALg">https://bit.ly/41vzALg</a></p> <p>🫖 Imperfects episode’s mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Grant Denyer - Self Worth Was Worth Fighting For - <a href="https://apple.co/4fyvmsj">https://apple.co/4fyvmsj</a></li> </ul> <p>🎟️ Things to go see</p> <ul> <li>Audrey at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bvMHkq">https://bit.ly/4bvMHkq</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Latecomers - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kBLFaG">https://bit.ly/4kBLFaG</a></li> <li>Hannah’s speech at the National Press Club - <a href="https://bit.ly/3QJPzQZ">https://bit.ly/3QJPzQZ</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>I’ll Let Myself In by Hannah Diviney - <a href="https://bit.ly/3DjeffZ">https://bit.ly/3DjeffZ</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Dr Emily - Hope
2 mars 20251h 16m<p>Today, Dr Emily talks about hope.</p> <p>And in a world where things can feel a little bit hopeless, this really couldn’t have come at a better time.</p> <p>In contrast to all of our understanding up until this point, hope is not an emotion.</p> <p>Expertly defined by Dr Emily, hope is a belief. And most significantly, it can be learned, and it can be cultivated.</p> <p>Psychological mic-drop.</p> <p>This episode delves into strategies for creating both a sense of collective and individual hope, and in a discovery which happens to be VERY on-brand for this podcast, Dr Emily talks to the significance of vulnerability and connection in living a hopeful life.</p> <p>We <em>hope</em> you enjoy this one as much as we did.</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/41j0pT1">https://bit.ly/41j0pT1</a></p> <p>📚To pre-order Dr Emily’s book <em>Unstuck</em>, click here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2">https://bit.ly/4bhmCp2</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation - <a href="https://www.theimperfects.com.au/episode/dr-julia-baird-an-awe-full-conversation/">https://www.theimperfects.com.au/episode/dr-julia-baird-an-awe-full-conversation/</a> </li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Martin Seligman - Theory of Learned Hopelessness - <a href="https://bit.ly/3EY1oR2">https://bit.ly/3EY1oR2</a></li> <li>Rick Snyder - Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bAbu6Z">https://bit.ly/4bAbu6Z</a></li> <li>Jamil Zacki - Hope for Cynics - <a href="https://www.jamil-zaki.com/"></a><a href="https://www.jamil-zaki.com">https://www.jamil-zaki.com</a></li> <li>Robyn Walser - Heart of ACT - <a href="https://amzn.to/4izIv5x">https://amzn.to/4izIv5x</a></li> <li>Barbara Frederikson - Reflections on Positive Emotions and Upward Spirals - <a href="https://bit.ly/3EY2yfl">https://bit.ly/3EY2yfl</a></li> <li>Nick Cave’s letter - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ETlr2O">https://bit.ly/3ETlr2O</a></li> <li>Victor Frankl - Man’s Search For Meaning - <a href="https://bit.ly/4iizuNM">https://bit.ly/4iizuNM</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to check out</p> <ul> <li>Dacher Keltner’s work - <a href="https://bit.ly/3XfJpfe">https://bit.ly/3XfJpfe</a></li> <li>Obama’s ‘Hope’ poster - <a href="https://bit.ly/4kgkvG4">https://bit.ly/4kgkvG4</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Matthew Murphy - A Sober Wombat
23 févr. 202553 min<p>Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025.</p> <p>In this episode, Murph answers one of life’s most terrifying questions, “In what ways do you fear you could negatively impact your children?”</p> <p>He also shares his experience with panic attacks, anxiety and depression and is extremely honest detailing how alcohol became a crutch.</p> <p>Becoming sober, which Murph describes as the best decision of his life, was not easy. Murph goes into detail about what the withdrawal process was like and how he began to find joy in activities again.</p> <p>Murph, thank you for soundtracking our youths (and current lives), and thank you for this incredibly helpful conversation. </p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi">https://bit.ly/4i6hRRi</a> </p> <p>💿 Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>Love Fame Tragedy (Murph’s solo project) - <a href="https://apple.co/432zLQP">https://apple.co/432zLQP</a></li> <li>The Wombats new album Oh! The Ocean - <a href="https://apple.co/4gNrgvV">https://apple.co/4gNrgvV</a></li> </ul> <p>Enjoyed this episode but want a little more? Good news, we have a brand new show called A Little More Imperfects over on Patreon! Visit: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a><br><br><em data-stringify-type="italic"></em>If you would like to receive a weekly Vulnerabilitea-mail newsletter, where <strong>you</strong> can answer this question yourself, click subscribe on our website <a href="http://www.theimperfects.com.au">www.theimperfects.com.au</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Get Ready. We’re Touring A Brand New Live Show!
20 févr. 202516 min<p>It’s time for Announcement Number Three! A brand-new Imperfects Live Show (!!!!!!).</p> <p>That’s right, we’re going on the road again. In October, November, and December of this year (2025), we’ll be performing a brand-new stage show, around the country! <br><br>It’s gonna be bigger, it’s gonna be better, and we promise we won’t let Hugh (or Chat GPT) write the show. All responsibility will henceforth be given to Random Word Generator!</p> <p>We would love and adore to see you there!</p> <p>🎟️ Click here to get your tickets – <a href="https://bit.ly/3EHPYkj">https://bit.ly/3EHPYkj</a> </p> <p>If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/3CYoOF8">https://bit.ly/3CYoOF8</a> </p> <p>If you would like to subscribe to A Little More Imperfects, click here – <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theimperfects">www.patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfects episodes mentioned</p> <ul> <li>Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - <a href="https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8">https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8</a></li> </ul> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Maria Ruberto - Sleep Your Way To Your Top
16 févr. 20251h 53m<p>Psychologist Maria Ruberto is back to talk about one of the most important parts of our day: sleep.</p> <p>Starting off with the biology of sleep, Maria takes us through how we get to sleep, what happens when we sleep, and why we desperately need to sleep for good health and longevity. With metaphors galore to make the science as relatable as possible, we discuss the role of melatonin, the impact of screens on our suprachiasmatic nucleus and whether it’s worth cutting your sleep short to exercise?</p> <p>In more practical terms, Maria shares what sleep hygiene actually looks like, and, to Hugh and Josh’s relief, how hormones released during parenthood act to buffer against sleep deprivation.</p> <p>So set your sleep alarms, get comfy, and tuck yourself in for a BIG episode!</p> <p>Sweet dreams x</p> <p>If you would like to watch this full video on YouTub, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/4htdJLj" data-token-index="1">https://bit.ly/4htdJLj</a></p> <p>If you’d like to subscribe to our Patreon, A Little More Imperfects, sign up here: <a href="http://Patreon.com/theimperfects">Patreon.com/theimperfects</a></p> <p>🫖 Other Imperfect’s episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Maria Ruberto - Advancing Despite Adversity - <a href="https://apple.co/4e2Io05">https://apple.co/4e2Io05</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Social Anxiety, They’ve Got It Too - <a href="https://apple.co/3COk1pd">https://apple.co/3COk1pd</a></li> </ul> <p>💻 Things to check out:</p> <ul> <li>Salutegenics Psychology - <a href="https://bit.ly/3WuhOFG">https://bit.ly/3WuhOFG</a></li> <li>Resilience First Aid - <a href="https://bit.ly/4dEYzQT">https://bit.ly/4dEYzQT</a> </li> <li>Matt Walker’s Website - <a href="http://www.sleepdiplomat.com">www.sleepdiplomat.com</a></li> <li>Matt Walker’s QQRT assessment - <a href="https://bit.ly/4b0ErbF">https://bit.ly/4b0ErbF</a></li> </ul> <p>🎧 Things to listen to:</p> <ul> <li>Jerry Seinfeld - The Tim Ferriss Show - <a href="https://apple.co/3CQc6Iv">https://apple.co/3CQc6Iv</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read:</p> <ul> <li>Why We Sleep by Matt Walker - <a href="https://bit.ly/3COHNSv">https://bit.ly/3COHNSv</a></li> <li>Michael Mosley’s Research - <a href="https://bit.ly/3WVkdKC">https://bit.ly/3WVkdKC</a></li> <li>Resilience First Peer Reviewed Research - <a href="https://bit.ly/3CB53n5">https://bit.ly/3CB53n5</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch:</p> <ul> <li>Professor Jeff Ilaff - TedTalk on Sleep - <a href="https://bit.ly/3QhgB1G">https://bit.ly/3QhgB1G</a></li> <li>Matt Walker - REM sleep psychosis - <a href="https://bit.ly/4gJmv6J">https://bit.ly/4gJmv6J</a></li> <li>Matt Walker - MasterClass on Dreaming - <a href="https://bit.ly/3CQMkUs">https://bit.ly/3CQMkUs</a></li> </ul> <p>💤 Melbourne Sleep Labs:</p> <p>*please note, some of these require a referral from a GP or specialist</p> <ul> <li>Alfred Health - <a href="https://bit.ly/42SKw80">https://bit.ly/42SKw80</a></li> <li>Monash Health - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ECiLGM">https://bit.ly/3ECiLGM</a></li> <li>Epworth Sleep Centre - <a href="https://bit.ly/4hzylBI">https://bit.ly/4hzylBI</a></li> <li>Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre - <a href="https://bit.ly/4gDFcbS">https://bit.ly/4gDFcbS</a></li> <li>The Royal Melbourne Hospital Sleep Clinic - <a href="https://bit.ly/3ELbm7Y">https://bit.ly/3ELbm7Y</a></li> </ul> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
