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. read less
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James van Cuylenburg - What’s Your Relationship Status?
26-01-2025
James van Cuylenburg - What’s Your Relationship Status?
It’s our last episode of Summer School, and today we welcome back clinical psychologist (and “clinical cousin” of Hugh and Josh), James van Cuylenburg. In this episode, James tells us EVERYTHING we need to know about our relationships… well almost everything…there’s a lot to cover. From attachment styles, to breaking trust, to learning how to own your feelings and navigating coupledom through life’s changing seasons. Getting into the nitty gritty, Hugh asks James about intimacy and what happens when you’re not…. having any. And how to start a conversation with your kids about pornography. Relationships make life worth living and whether they’re with an intimate partner, a friend, or yourself, they should be cherished and treated with care. James, we thank you for your guidance. If you liked this episode, and wanted to do some further reflection on it, each week our Vulnerabilitea-mail newsletter shares a question to get you thinking deeper. We’d love to hear from you, so please send your reflections in to the link provided. Subscribe here! If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - https://bit.ly/3WwDguJ   🎧Things to listen to James’ new podcast (that he makes with ANOTHER van Cuylenburg) You’re a Good Kid - https://apple.co/3E54MZRJames van Cuylenburg - Love Your Wonky Bricks - https://apple.co/3UYXmgtEsther Perel - Let’s Be Better Lovers - https://apple.co/3Af9OB6Chanel Contos - Consensual Healing - https://bit.ly/3RNKpEm 📖 Things to read Attached by Dr Amir Levine and Rachel S.F Heller M.A - https://amzn.to/3EeVDhe 💻Things to check out Teach Us Consent Website - https://bit.ly/3QVhlK0Three Sided Pillar (triangle of happiness) - https://bit.ly/42kntmc 🚨If you, or someone you know, has experienced or is at risk of domestic violence or coercive control, call the 24 hour national counselling service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732). In an emergency, or if you’re feeling unsafe, call 000.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imperfect Birth Stories with Sophie Walker
19-01-2025
Imperfect Birth Stories with Sophie Walker
In this episode of our Summer School, we are joined by Sophie Walker, creator, and host of Australian Birth Stories. With over 17 million downloads, and 500 episodes, Australian Birth Stories podcast has been accredited by the Australian College of Midwives and has been instrumental in educating and empowering both people who are giving birth, as well as birthing partners. Hugh shares the incredible trauma and fear involved with his first experience of birth, and how tools of education and empowerment, such as Lael Stone’s excellent counselling, helped him prepared for birth a second time around. The power of information is invaluable, and Josh opens up about how Hugh’s experience with birth shaped his own, and what the experience was like for him. Sophie, it was such a pleasure. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/3sey26-L4Rw  🎧 Things to listen to: Australian Birth Stories Podcast - https://apple.co/4f3PgKx Lisa Wipfli’s episode - https://apple.co/3CZ34sxLael Stone’s episode - https://bit.ly/3ZhaZZD Lael Stone on The Imperfects:  Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans - https://apple.co/3V2vuIbTake Care of Yourself - https://apple.co/4eAJNuwParent Yourself First - https://apple.co/3ZE28Tj Martin Heppell on The Imperfects: The Vulnerabilitea House - Martin Heppell - https://bit.ly/3ZerqqNMartin “Rac” Heppell - The other F word ….. FAILURE - https://bit.ly/4fUkDIk Jack Post - Natal Depression - https://apple.co/49AgxDb 💻 Things to check out: The danger of a single story TedTalk - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://bit.ly/4f16DM5Australian Birth Stories Birth Class Course - https://bit.ly/3BdMgxc If you, or someone you know, is struggling with post-natal depression or anxiety surrounding birth, these are a few great websites we’ve found cope.org.aupanda.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surprise! You’re Writing A Book!
16-01-2025
Surprise! You’re Writing A Book!
B b b bonus episode! We proudly present to you My Imperfect Life: a novel journal written by you. That’s right, we’re releasing a book, but making you do all the work. With 100 questions inspired by episodes from 2024 on The Imperfects, My Imperfect Life is an introduction to vulnerability, allowing you to unpack your own imperfect life and be more vulnerable with yourself (because we know vulnerability with others can be A LOT). To celebrate the launch of My Imperfect Life, we are inviting you to a reverse book singing at Readings Emporium Melbourne on Friday January 31st at 5:30pm, where we want to meet you, the author (and perhaps get a photo with you too, and maybe an autograph if you’re not too busy). 🎟️ To buy a ticket to the Reverse Book Signing (which includes a copy of My Imperfect Life that you will pick up on the day), follow this link – https://bit.ly/4hh0tcl 📖 To just purchase My Imperfect Life, click here – https://www.theimperfects.com.au/shop/  📃 To become our penpal, join The VulnerabiliTea-mail, a weekly newsletter where we’ll send you one vulnerable question inspired by the current episode, to help you unpack your own imperfect life. Subscribe at theimperfects.com.au 🎧 Things to listen to Nathan Cavaleri – The Ups & The Blues - https://apple.co/42aTmh6Michael Klim – The Race of His Life - https://bit.ly/4aiMyQrRana Hussain – Belonging For Connection - https://apple.co/3NwftWC  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bronnie Ware - What Are Your Future Regrets?
12-01-2025
Bronnie Ware - What Are Your Future Regrets?
There will come a time for all of us (unless we REALLY make some improvements with bio-hacking) where we are faced with our own mortality. Who is at your hypothetical bedside? Are you happy with how you’ve lived? Do you have any regrets? In this Summer School edition of the Academy of Imperfection, we are joined by Bronnie Ware. Bronnie found herself in palliative care, caring for, and listening to, the dying. And boy, are we glad she did. Bronnie collated, and published, the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying (listed below for your convenience), and this episode is devoted to talking through what each of these might mean for Hugh, Ryan and Josh. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of meI wish I hadn’t worked so hardI wish I’d had the courage to express my feelingsI wish I had stayed in touch with my friendsI wish that I had let myself be happier Perfectly timed for the New Year, we hope you get as much out of this episode as we did. Bronnie, thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with us. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://www.theimperfects.com.au/episode/bronnie-ware-wha…r-future-regrets/ 📖 Things to read: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - Bronnie Ware - https://bit.ly/4ghIKkfBronnie’s original blog post - Regrets of the Dying - https://bit.ly/4f2nmPdFrom Strength to Strength - Arthur C. Brooks - https://bit.ly/3BlahT1Strong Female Character - Fern Brady - https://bit.ly/3Vl5UyaLaughing Heart - Charles Bukowski - https://bit.ly/4g2DbGL 🎧 Things to listen to: Paul Kelly - I Wasted Time - https://bit.ly/4eZeWbcFern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World - https://bit.ly/48nT3Ax See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus
22-12-2024
Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus
Quick heads up: Little Boy Christmas has a tenuous relationship with his parents, and therefore, this episode isn’t suited for kids. Have you ever wondered about Little Boy Christmas, the forgotten son of Santa and Mrs Claus? Nope, neither had we. That’s probably why he’s forgotten. Looking like an unbelievably shredded Dickensian orphan (you’re going to want to watch the YouTube for this one), Little Boy Christmas chats to Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the physical and psychological pressures of being in the most famous family in the world.  A BIG thank you to Guy Montgomery who introduced us to Little Boy Christmas. All ad revenue from this episode will be donated to Guy Montgomery’s chosen charity of Auckland City Mission. Auckland City Mission responds to poverty, aiming to help people find permanent housing and food. If you’d like to donate, or check out what they’re about, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3VB0dfM 🎧Things to listen to: Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://bit.ly/4gns2zXSanta Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://apple.co/40Y7HNsGuy’s podcast - The Worst Idea of All Time - https://apple.co/3DkUYKI 📺 Things to watch: Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee - https://ab.co/4izbmay 🎟️ Things to buy tickets to: I’ve Noticed So Many Things, It’d Be Unfair To Keep Them To Myself tour Australian Tickets - https://bit.ly/3DczzDxNZ Tickets - https://bit.ly/49BCuC4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Theo - Life on the Spectrum
15-12-2024
Michael Theo - Life on the Spectrum
You may know Michael from Love on the Spectrum, or his podcast Mr A+, or even his appearance on Ellen – he’s done it all and has gained an incredible amount of wisdom on his journey so far. We’ve been doing this show for six years, and no-one has ever summarised it as well as Michael Theo: trying to be perfect is a wild goose chase. In this episode, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Michael about how he found his voice after growing up as a non-verbal kid, and instils on the guys some advice on how to handle nerves (and do some proper improv). Michael, we had an absolute blast. We’ll see you for a Yowie sometime soon. If you want to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/eVtYKdJUpVU 🎧 Things to listen to: Mr. A+ - https://apple.co/3C3kS5iFern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World - https://apple.co/48nT3AxGrace Tame - “Sexy, Scissoring, Autism!” - https://apple.co/404jXv7Jackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me - https://apple.co/3yHdawfJack Steele - Socials Anxiety - https://apple.co/41jNSjLJanelle Booker - Living With ADHD - https://apple.co/41nL456Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://bit.ly/40Y7HNsMrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://apple.co/4gns2zX 📺 Things to watch: Love On The Spectrum - https://ab.co/48r5iwbAustin - https://ab.co/4eYmvQlMichael’s Interview on Ellen - https://bit.ly/4eXRYBXPuss In Boots - The Last Wish - https://bit.ly/4foCuqF 📱Things to check out: Wable - https://www.hellowable.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Layne Beachley - Surf’s Up… And Down
08-12-2024
Layne Beachley - Surf’s Up… And Down
Today we welcome into the studio 7 time world champion surfer, and all-round legend, Layne Beachley. Layne, who had the self-described ‘compassion of a tiger shark’ during her competition days, has lived an incredible journey to learn how to love others, and more importantly, herself. Upon discovering that she was adopted, Layne internalised a fear of rejection and intense need to prove herself. What’s one way to prove yourself, you may ask? Becoming a world champion, no matter the cost. In this episode, Hugh, Ryan and Josh talk to Layne about the narrative that she created for herself, and how this affected her self-worth, body image and relationships. There is SO MUCH good stuff in this episode, and we can’t wait for you to enjoy your day at the Beach(ley). Layne, you are an absolute legend. Thank you for your generous vulnerability. If you would like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3VsnIrd ALSO if you would like to buy tickets to Josh’s gig (!!!!!) click here - https://bit.ly/3ZO6ojf 📖 Things to read: Awake Academy - Layne Beachley and Tess Brouwer - https://bit.ly/4fNThEhBeneath the Waves - Michael Gordon with Layne Beachley - https://bit.ly/410jgU2From Strength to Strength - Arthur C Brooks - https://bit.ly/3VCaZTDBuild the Life You Want - Arthur C Brooks and Oprah Winfrey - https://amzn.to/3ZpgFAK ☕️Places to get coffee (and find your laptop cover): Aegyo Cafe - https://bit.ly/3BqMNMiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johann Hari - Beware The Thrill of The Magic Pill
01-12-2024
Johann Hari - Beware The Thrill of The Magic Pill
Johann Hari is a prolific author, deep thinker, and seasoned guest of The Imperfects. In this episode, Johann takes the guys on a deep dive into the Western food system, and how processed food has completely derailed our nutritional wisdom. Our relationship with food is a very personal one, and Johann and Josh get vulnerable about how they have used food to manage emotions. They discuss how vanity comes into play, the plethora of risks and benefits to the new weight-loss drug like Ozempic, and if their introduction of could derail any notion of self-acceptance. This episode does discuss eating disorders and suicidal ideation so tread carefully, and only listen to this episode when you’re ready. Johann, it is always a pleasure. This is a big and tricky conversation, and we thank you for having it with us. To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://youtu.be/2rcWI8zSOvE  🎧 Things to listen to: Johann Hari - The Importance of Connection - https://apple.co/4fE5V8nJohann Hari - Why You Can’t Pay Attention - https://apple.co/4flaoMGJohann Hari (P1 1) - How Can We Change? - https://apple.co/40liAIJJohann Hari (Pt 2) - Why Do We Do What We Do? - https://apple.co/3UokTH2 📖 Things to read: The Magic Pill by Johann Hari - https://bit.ly/3NHoyw1Johann’s other books - https://johannhari.com 💻Things to look into: Prof. Tracey Mann research into dieting - https://bit.ly/4eKbDEBBee Wilson’s research into baby food - https://bit.ly/3ZtpklZDr. Paul Kenny research into the obesity - https://bit.ly/3ZbtZsm 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Rogers - A Life Bigger Than Dementia
24-11-2024
Jim Rogers - A Life Bigger Than Dementia
Today we are introducing you to Jim Rogers, who, in amongst a wild and vibrant life, has been diagnosed with younger-onset dementia. So generous, and such an amazing storyteller, Jim tells us the three acts of his life, so far. The grief of losing his first love, the surprise of his second, and the shock of a dementia diagnosis at 55, this conversation left Hugh, Ryan, and Josh with an invigorated sense for the preciousness of life, love, and family. In Jim’s words, dementia strips you of the most important things: your memory and recognition of your loved ones, as well as your ability to make choices for your own wellbeing. Dementia affects the lives of more than 421,000 individual Australians, and countless family members, loved ones and carers. There is no known cure for dementia, however there are treatments for many of the symptoms. This episode is heart-breaking and heart-warming in the same breath, and we know you’re about to fall in love with Jim, just like we did. Special thanks to Hamish Macdonald, and the Dementia Australia team, who introduced us to Jim. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/MUk5ED2Ppug  🎧 Things to listen to: Hold The Moment - https://apple.co/3YCOjUz 📺 Things to watch: Still Alice - https://bit.ly/3YD5cyu 🧠 If you, or someone you know, has been diagnosed with Dementia, here are some great resources as a starting point: Dementia Australia Helpline - 1800 100 500Dementia Australia - https://www.dementia.org.au 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Emily - Resent Less, Live More
17-11-2024
Dr Emily - Resent Less, Live More
How long have you been holding on to that grudge? Are you picturing that person or moment right now? Have you ever considered what a step towards forgiveness might look like? These are BIG questions, and thank God, Dr Emily, our resident psychologist, is here to talk us through it all. In today’s episode, Dr Em begins by acknowledging that resentment is a normal human emotion. Phew. However, holding on to resentment for prolonged periods of time can have a serious impact on your physical and emotional wellbeing, as well as your relationships (just ask Hugh and Josh). Then we get onto the F-word. Yep, that’s right. We’re talking about forgiveness. And more specifically, how forgiveness is FOR YOU, and not about excusing behaviour. So get comfy, and enjoy the last of Dr Em for 2024. To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/4i1FETt 🎧Things to listen to: Sean Turnell - A Prisoner’s Guide to Life - https://apple.co/3yGPickGina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8Dr Emily - Truth v Harmony - https://apple.co/40pgYO7 📖 Things to read: Let Go by Hugh van Cuylenburg - https://bit.ly/4fpridx 💻 Things to check out: Fred Luskin’s research into Forgiveness - https://bit.ly/40DYgCC 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD
03-11-2024
Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD
In this long-awaited Academy of Imperfection, we chat to psychologist Janelle Booker, who specialises in ADHD and Highly Sensitive Person trait. There is SO MUCH to learn (and love) about an ADHD brain. We learn how ADHDers are often extremely creative, innovative, and talented, and in the right conditions, absolutely thrive. However, ADHDers may struggle with executive functions such as time keeping, organisation and emotional regulation, which can make daily life really hard and exhausting. People with ADHD can be more susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, as well as dopamine boosting activities such as risk-taking behaviour, addiction and disordered eating. This is why seeking the right diagnosis and treatment plan can be really impactful.  With school as a battleground, and friendships sometimes hard to maintain, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat through how neurotypical people can be better allies and support systems to ADHDers, as friends, partners, employers, and parents. On a HSP note (not the snack pack, unfortunately), we bet a few of you might resonate with Janelle’s explanation, especially since 15-20% of the population have the Highly Sensitive Person trait. Janelle, it was an absolute pleasure, and we can’t believe we didn’t do this sooner. Janelle is based in Western Australia, and her practice Janelle Booker Psychology, will be accepting new clients in February 2025. Click here to find out more - https://bit.ly/3BZimwO To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3NPDDf7 💻 ADHD Resources to check out: ADHD Foundation Australia Hotline - https://adhdfoundation.org.au/adhdStardust Support - https://www.stardustsupport.com.au/Curtin University ADHD Support Group - https://bit.ly/40fIm14For support groups at other universities, contact your counselling or psychology service 🎧 Things to listen to: Fern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World - https://apple.co/48nT3AxJackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me - https://apple.co/3yHdawfDr. Emily - Truth vs Harmony - https://apple.co/40pgYO7 📖 Things to read: Elaine Aron’s work on HSP - https://bit.ly/4eYlO9HResearch paper on ADHD genes - https://go.nature.com/3YGcgui 📺 Things to watch: ADHD Meme Account Recommended by Ryan - https://bit.ly/3YrxwCt 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation
20-10-2024
Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation
As an author, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Julia Baird has spent the last decade researching awe, wonder, grace and forgiveness (...and now the title makes sense!). Finding joy and purpose through ocean swimming, Julia shows us how impactful nature and community can be when we say yes to adventure (and also what to do when caught in a rip). With Josh out sick, Ryan and Hugh do the heavy lifting with bountiful good questions, Ryan becomes enlightened and discovers the meaning behind church (no really, he’s onto something), and Hugh and Ryan get deep with Julia and discuss the role of justice in forgiveness and the place of grace in today’s society. Julia, it was such an honour, and definitely a name ticked off our dream-guest bucket list. To watch the full episode on YouTube click here - https://youtu.be/3Xjy4eABOQ4 🎧Things to listen to: Not Stupid podcast with Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez - https://apple.co/4h3mhISGrace Tame - “Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism” - https://apple.co/404jXv7All that really matters - Teddy Swims - https://bit.ly/3NmAt26Renegades: Born in the USA with Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen - https://apple.co/3BJbhQW 📖 Things to read Julia Baird’s ‘Staying Upright’ ABC column - https://ab.co/4f31HGNPhosphorescence by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/3Y2MK0MBright Shining by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/4eNfaCXSilent Spring by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3NpOhcfThe Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3A5UPcPThe Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey - https://amzn.to/3A1w3L1AWE by Dacher Keltner - https://amzn.to/3BGEk7EThe Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga 📺 Things to watch Barack Obama singing Amazing Grace - https://bit.ly/3BG1WsVThe Pool documentary - https://thepoolfilm.au 🌊 Information about Ocean Swimming Groups Phosphorescence Swimming Group (Melbourne) - https://bit.ly/488EWPpMargaret River Swimming Group - https://ab.co/4dKT02PSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Post-Natal Depression
13-10-2024
Jack Post-Natal Depression
The birth of a child is completely overwhelming, in every way. What gets you through is your newfound love and connection. Right? But what happens when your heart doesn’t break open with love? What happens when you don’t feel what you’re meant to be feeling? Jack Post is a pillar of Australian radio. Cackling Jack of Hamish and Andy, Side-Kick of the Christian O’Connell Show, Jack has worked hard to always be in the right place at the right time. In this Vulnerabilitea House, Jack is so remarkably honest about his experience with post-natal depression. The shame, the unbearable expectation, the support, and the newfound self-love, Jack shares his journey and the hard work that he has done to get here. This is not an easy conversation, but it is such a very important one. We don’t have favourites, but this episode is an exception. Jack, it was an honour speaking to you. We love you so much. To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - https://youtu.be/1ly4jm4vrqA 🎧 Things to listen to: Hamish & Andy Podcast- https://apple.co/47YDVJCThe Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show - https://bit.ly/47VdSTKRyan Shelton - Shame, Jealousy & Purpose - https://apple.co/4gWYZEs 💻 Things to check out: SYN FM Radio Program - https://bit.ly/47WXhis If you, or someone you know, is struggling with post-natal depression, these are a few great resources: PANDA - https://panda.org.auDadSpace - https://www.dadspace.com.au 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty
06-10-2024
Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty
Do you believe that if you stop worrying, the worst-case scenario will happen? According to Dr Emily, uncertainty, is the only certainty (mic drop) (jaw drop) (the crowd goes silent). If you weren’t having an existential crisis yet, strap yourself in, because today we’re talking worry and uncertainty. In this emisode, our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove talks us through our new-age uncertainty intolerance, and why we continuously seek reassurance and data to drive our decision-making process. We talk big, global-warming size unpredictability, and also small, picking a restaurant without reading reviews uncertainty, to explore the role of worry in our lives. Without further ado, let’s dive into the unknown and find safety in the present moment. You can watch this full episode on YouTube here - https://youtu.be/jo5Ex1a2OwM 🎧Things to listen to: Myf Warhurst - The Anxiety of Uncertainty - https://apple.co/3Z2KKYjDr Louise Newson - Maybe It’s Menopause - https://apple.co/4cAKDq8Sean Turnell - A Prisoner’s Guide to Life - https://apple.co/3yGPickAnn Davidman - Should You Have Children? - https://apple.co/3MivhMnDr Emily - The Risk of Avoiding Risk - https://apple.co/4fZpp8cElizabeth Day - The Me-est Version of Me - https://apple.co/47PubRU 📺Things to watch: Brene Brown - The Call to Courage - https://bit.ly/3AD6XSR 💻Things to check out: Mother of Mindfulness (Ellen Langer) - Making the Decision Right - https://bit.ly/4eKjoLaIncreasing Intolerance of Uncertainty Over Time - Nicholas Carleton - https://bit.ly/47PMRB8Rick Hanson - I am all right, right now - https://bit.ly/3AFIe07 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zoë Foster Blake - Zero Lucks Given
29-09-2024
Zoë Foster Blake - Zero Lucks Given
Author, business lady and skincare wizard (according to her customs card), Zoë Foster Blake is nothing short of prolific. Chatting with Hugh, Ryan and Josh in this Vulnerabilitea House, Zoë talks through the pressure and responsibility she felt during her loneliest time. Striking ‘luck’ as a dirty word, Zoë’s compulsion to be productive and produce ‘good work’ has earned her a multitude of publishing awards for her numerous books, the production of one of her novels into a TV show, the stocking of her skincare brand Go-To in Mecca and Sephora, and a cult following. But something’s gotta give when you’re striving to have it all, and Zoë knows better than anyone how relationships, mental and physical health can all suffer when you’re burn-out adjacent. Zoë preaches the importance of sleep, and discusses how she combats anxious thoughts before bedtime, as well as perimenopause (and how you’re probably gaslighting yourself into thinking you aren’t going through it). Zoë, what a joy. To watch this episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/cfaS-lIj9Mk 📖 Things to read: Things Will Calm Down Soon (Zoë’s BRAND NEW book) - https://bit.ly/3XWiTIA Scaredy Bath by Zoë Foster Blake - https://bit.ly/3XQ3A3QNo One Likes A Fart by Zoë Foster Blake - https://bit.ly/3Xz3wEuZoë’s entire back catalogue of books - https://bit.ly/3ZyMQj2How To Be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson - https://bit.ly/3Zto6ZsThis Is Marketing by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/4dhxh2f 💻 Things to Check Out Go-To, Bro-To and Gro-To Skincare - https://gotoskincare.comBalance App - https://bit.ly/3FOhpWS 📺Things to Watch The Wrong Girl - https://apple.co/3Bg5nqeMichael Phelps Doorway Technique - https://bit.ly/3XAT9QzSlumdog Millionaire - https://bit.ly/3Zw2lIj 🎧Things to listen to Dr Louise Newson - Maybe It’s Menopause - https://apple.co/4cAKDq8  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.