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Imperfect Birth Stories with Sophie Walker
19 januari 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode of our Summer School, we are joined by Sophie Walker, creator, and host of Australian Birth Stories. Lees meer
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/3CZ34sx
Lael Stone’s episode - https://bit.ly/3ZhaZZD
Lael Stone on The Imperfects:
Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans - https://apple.co/3V2vuIb
Take Care of Yourself - https://apple.co/4eAJNuw
Parent Yourself First - https://apple.co/3ZE28Tj
Martin Heppell on The Imperfects:
The Vulnerabilitea House - Martin Heppell - https://bit.ly/3ZerqqN
Martin “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/4f16DM5
Australian Birth Stories Birth Class Course - https://bit.ly/3BdMgxc
📖 Things to read:
The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth by Sophie Walker - https://amzn.to/3EscPQu
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.au
panda.org.au
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Surprise! You’re Writing A Book!
16 januari 2025 · 33 min
B b b bonus episode! Lees meer
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/42aTmh6
Michael Klim – The Race of His Life - https://bit.ly/4aiMyQr
Rana Hussain – Belonging For Connection - https://apple.co/3NwftWC
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Bronnie Ware - What Are Your Future Regrets?
12 januari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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 me
I wish I hadn’t worked so hard
I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
I 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/4ghIKkf
Bronnie’s original blog post - Regrets of the Dying - https://bit.ly/4f2nmPd
From Strength to Strength - Arthur C. Brooks - https://bit.ly/3BlahT1
Strong Female Character - Fern Brady - https://bit.ly/3Vl5Uya
Laughing Heart - Charles Bukowski - https://bit.ly/4g2DbGL
🎧 Things to listen to:
Paul Kelly - I Wasted Time - https://bit.ly/4eZeWbc
Fern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World - https://bit.ly/48nT3Ax
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Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus
22 december 2024 · 27 min
Quick heads up: Little Boy Christmas has a tenuous relationship with his parents, and therefore, this episode isn’t suited for kids. Lees meer
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/4gns2zX
Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://apple.co/40Y7HNs
Guy’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/3DczzDx
NZ Tickets - https://bit.ly/49BCuC4
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Michael Theo - Life on the Spectrum
15 december 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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. Lees meer
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/3C3kS5i
Fern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World - https://apple.co/48nT3Ax
Grace Tame - “Sexy, Scissoring, Autism!” - https://apple.co/404jXv7
Jackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me - https://apple.co/3yHdawf
Jack Steele - Socials Anxiety - https://apple.co/41jNSjL
Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD - https://apple.co/41nL456
Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://bit.ly/40Y7HNs
Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://apple.co/4gns2zX
📺 Things to watch:
Love On The Spectrum - https://ab.co/48r5iwb
Austin - https://ab.co/4eYmvQl
Michael’s Interview on Ellen - https://bit.ly/4eXRYBX
Puss In Boots - The Last Wish - https://bit.ly/4foCuqF
📱Things to check out:
Wable - https://www.hellowable.com
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Layne Beachley - Surf’s Up… And Down
8 december 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
Today we welcome into the studio 7 time world champion surfer, and all-round legend, Layne Beachley. Lees meer
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/4fNThEh
Beneath the Waves - Michael Gordon with Layne Beachley - https://bit.ly/410jgU2
From Strength to Strength - Arthur C Brooks - https://bit.ly/3VCaZTD
Build 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/3BqMNMi
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Johann Hari - Beware The Thrill of The Magic Pill
1 december 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
Johann Hari is a prolific author, deep thinker, and seasoned guest of The Imperfects. Lees meer
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/4fE5V8n
Johann Hari - Why You Can’t Pay Attention - https://apple.co/4flaoMG
Johann Hari (P1 1) - How Can We Change? - https://apple.co/40liAIJ
Johann 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/3NHoyw1
Johann’s other books - https://johannhari.com
💻Things to look into:
Prof. Tracey Mann research into dieting - https://bit.ly/4eKbDEB
Bee Wilson’s research into baby food - https://bit.ly/3ZtpklZ
Dr. 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.
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Jim Rogers - A Life Bigger Than Dementia
24 november 2024 · 1 uur 36 min
Today we are introducing you to Jim Rogers, who, in amongst a wild and vibrant life, has been diagnosed with younger-onset dementia. Lees meer
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 100 500
Dementia 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.
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Dr Emily - Resent Less, Live More
17 november 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
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? Lees meer
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/3yGPick
Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8
Dr 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.
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Peter Bol - 800m & 3 Free Haircuts
10 november 2024 · 1 uur 26 min
You may know Peter Bol as the 800m runner, who came fourth in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and second in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Lees meer
Or, if you’re Hugh, you may have hundreds of photos of Peter training.
Wherever you are on the Peter-obsession-meter, we think you’re going to love this episode.
Our chat with Peter starts in Sudan, where Peter and his family moved as a unit, through Egypt, before settling in Australia. They were chasing safety and opportunity, two values that continue to ground Peter through all of his sporting success.
In 2023, Peter was on the most amazing upward trajectory, he'd just become the WA Young Australian of the year and things were looking good for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Then he was completely derailed with a false-positive drug test.
Hugh, Ryan, and Josh talk to Peter about how he remained consciously grateful and resilient throughout the entire saga and was able to instil within himself such fundamental lessons around positivity, justice and mindset.
Peter, we (Hugh) will see you on the track soon.
To watch this full video on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4hC3CnP
🎧 Things to listen to:
How To Write A Gratitude Letter - https://apple.co/3NGhccf
📺 Things to watch:
Peter Bol’s 2021 Olympic 800m Race - https://bit.ly/4fhNPbS
📱Apps to download
BBL - https://bit.ly/4hldXVd
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Janelle Booker - Living With ADHD
3 november 2024 · 1 uur 27 min
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/adhd
Stardust Support - https://www.stardustsupport.com.au/
Curtin University ADHD Support Group - https://bit.ly/40fIm14
For 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/48nT3Ax
Jackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me … Lees meer -
Ben Shewry - Making It Right (And Delicious)
27 oktober 2024 · 54 min
Chef extraordinaire, creative genius and owner of Attica, Ben Shewry is welcomed back to the studio, this time into the Vulnerabilitea House. Lees meer
In this episode, Ben answers the question, “When was a time you stayed silent, and regretted it?” and talks about his own culpability in racism, and how this event shaped the person that he is today.
Hugh and Josh share a moment they wish they could have back, and how they have been moving through the shame to do better next time.
In determining what success means to him, Ben talks so graciously about how showing sensitivity and love within relationships leads to deeper connections, and a more enriching life.
Ben, we’re IN LOVE with you.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - https://youtu.be/s2ZnJ1fw35w
📖 Things to read:
Uses for Obsession by Ben Shewry - https://bit.ly/4f8Z6eA
🎧 Things to listen to:
Ben Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of Excellence - https://apple.co/4hhc2RB
Ben Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was Made - https://apple.co/48hrQiQ
Rana Hussain - Belonging for Connection - https://apple.co/3NwftWC
Slip Slidin’ Away by Paul Simon - https://bit.ly/3NyRqGL
🍴Things to check out:
Attica - https://www.attica.com.au
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What's Your ATAR?
24 oktober 2024 · 47 min
It’s tiiimmmmeeee, to get vulnyyyyy (again). Lees meer
And this time, we’re talking about year 12 exams. With the WHOLE TEAM!
Whether you’ve hid a possum in your cupboard the night before your English exam, or lost your voice on stage in your drama final, or maybe didn’t even take exams, we’ve been there, and we’re here to tell you, it will be okay.
So, get out your papers and pens (do kids still use these?), sit down and enjoy.
Love,
The Imperfects.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3YkRBuk
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Dr Julia Baird - An Awe-full Conversation
20 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
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!). Lees meer
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/4h3mhIS
Grace Tame - “Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism” - https://apple.co/404jXv7
All that really matters - Teddy Swims - https://bit.ly/3NmAt26
Renegades: 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/4f31HGN
Phosphorescence by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/3Y2MK0M
Bright Shining by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/4eNfaCX
Silent Spring by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3NpOhcf
The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3A5UPcP
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey - https://amzn.to/3A1w3L1
AWE by Dacher Keltner - https://amzn.to/3BGEk7E
The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
📺 Things to watch
Barack Obama singing Amazing Grace - https://bit.ly/3BG1WsV
The Pool documentary - https://thepoolfilm.au
🌊 Information about Ocean Swimming Groups
Phosphorescence Swimming Group (Melbourne) - https://bit.ly/488EWPp
Margaret River Swimming Group - https://ab.co/4dKT02P
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Jack Post-Natal Depression
13 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
The birth of a child is completely overwhelming, in every way. What gets you through is your newfound love and connection. Right? Lees meer
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/47YDVJC
The Christian O’Connell Breakfast Show - https://bit.ly/47VdSTK
Ryan 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.au
DadSpace - 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.
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Getting Vulny - Josh’s Big Announcement
10 oktober 2024 · 22 min
We’re gettin’ vullllnnnnyyyyy. Oooohhhhh yeahhhhhh. Lees meer
Yeah, that’s right. We’re trying something new. And, in the coolest way possible, we really hope you like it.
Specifically, Josh is gettin’ vulny, and letting us in on a little something he’s been working on (or hoping to work on) (he’s nervous).
We’re so proud of you Josh, and we can’t wait to see everyone there x
TO BUY TICKETS TO JOSH’S GIG (!!!!!) - follow this link: https://bit.ly/3zG9XxG
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3YiWANo
🎧 Things to listen to:
The Vulnerabilitea House - Josh van Cuylenburg - https://apple.co/4dKKbpI
Vulnerability Update - Josh Wrote a Song! - https://bit.ly/3Nld9BV
James Clear - Down The Habit Hole - https://bit.ly/3XZhQGr
📺 Things to watch:
we were here - Josh van Cuylenburg Official Video - https://bit.ly/405eFzs
Nick Cave Australian Story - https://bit.ly/4858zRY
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Dr Emily - The Certainty of Uncertainty
6 oktober 2024 · 55 min
Do you believe that if you stop worrying, the worst-case scenario will happen? Lees meer
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/3Z2KKYj
Dr Louise Newson - Maybe It’s Menopause - https://apple.co/4cAKDq8
Sean Turnell - A Prisoner’s Guide to Life - https://apple.co/3yGPick
Ann Davidman - Should You Have Children? - https://apple.co/3MivhMn
Dr Emily - The Risk of Avoiding Risk - https://apple.co/4fZpp8c
Elizabeth 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/4eKjoLa
Increasing Intolerance of Uncertainty Over Time - Nicholas Carleton - https://bit.ly/47PMRB8
Rick 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.
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Zoë Foster Blake - Zero Lucks Given
29 september 2024 · 56 min
Author, business lady and skincare wizard (according to her customs card), Zoë Foster Blake is nothing short of prolific. Lees meer
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/3XQ3A3Q
No One Likes A Fart by Zoë Foster Blake - https://bit.ly/3Xz3wEu
Zoë’s entire back catalogue of books - https://bit.ly/3ZyMQj2
How To Be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson - https://bit.ly/3Zto6Zs
This Is Marketing by Seth Godin - https://amzn.to/4dhxh2f
💻 Things to Check Out
Go-To, Bro-To and Gro-To Skincare - https://gotoskincare.com
Balance App - https://bit.ly/3FOhpWS
📺Things to Watch
The Wrong Girl - https://apple.co/3Bg5nqe
Michael Phelps Doorway Technique - https://bit.ly/3XAT9Qz
Slumdog Millionaire - https://bit.ly/3Zw2lIj
🎧Things to listen to
Dr Louise Newson - Maybe It’s Menopause - https://apple.co/4cAKDq8
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Dr Billy Garvey - From Boyz II Men
22 september 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Dr Billy Garvey gets kids. Lees meer
A developmental and behavioural paediatrician with over twenty years experience, Billy is an expert at up-skilling kids with the fundamental skills of empathy, kindness, compassion and self-esteem.
Due to the extremely high demand for his expertise (the clinic waiting list is most likely seven years long at this point), Billy decided to co-produce his own podcast ‘Pop-Culture Parenting’, and has also just released a book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health.
In this Academy, Billy gets into the nitty gritty about masculinity, role modelling and teaching emotional regulation to kids, especially young boys (we even talk about porn). Extremely generous in sharing his own story, Billy reveals the purpose behind his clinic, and how he finds immense privilege in being here to do the work that he does (you’re going to need tissues).
Thank you Billy, it is always pleasure.
To watch this episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/47BHJAw
📖Things to read:
Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health by Dr Billy Garvey - https://bit.ly/4eqyTb6
🎧Things to listen to:
The Academy of Imperfection - Dr Billy Garvey, Paediatrician - https://apple.co/4doCYM8
An Imperfect Chat About Men - https://apple.co/4e2vQpP
Another Imperfect Chat About Men - https://apple.co/3B6WkaW
Pop-Culture Parenting - https://bit.ly/4e0VRpp
Kendrick Lamar: The Art of Peer Pressure - https://bit.ly/3TupbMT
💻Things to check out:
Social Learning Theory - https://bit.ly/3ZlYGwP and https://bit.ly/4dV9NkJ
This episode references domestic violence. If this feels like too much for you to listen to right now, please skip this one, and come back when you are ready.
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Nathan Buckley - Out of The Woods
15 september 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
For Nathan Buckley, self-reflection is critical for becoming the person he wants to be. Lees meer
Placed on a pedestal during his playing career (for good reason), Bucks was Collingwood’s favourite son, and GOD he felt the pressure. Communicating only through criticism, both to himself and his teammates, Bucks says he was "demented" in the way he trained.
In this episode, Bucks shares the steps he took to change his entire approach to playing and coaching footy. Importantly, unlearning that playing good footy meant being worthy and how letting go and asking for help completely changed his relationship with himself.
Also... The Courage To Be Disliked gets a few mentions, we PROMISE Ryan isn’t sponsored, just obsessed!
Bucks, for someone who bleeds black and white, you have the biggest heart, and we love you a lot.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3MIykxv
📺Things to watch:
Beefy’s Motivational Speech at Collingwood - https://bit.ly/3T9dCub
Hugh’s ‘GEM’ Amazon Special - https://bit.ly/4dFL4AW
🎧Things to listen to:
Jack Watts - Anxiety, Pressure in Football and Mistakes
📖Things to read:
The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga - https://bit.ly/3Z0M1iK
How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://amzn.to/3Z0jhqq
How To Fight The Urge to Make Everything About Yourself - https://bit.ly/3yJddb3
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.
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Dr Emily - Compassion of The Self
8 september 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
Do you feel like you're on your own side? Are you able to speak to yourself with kindness? Or stick up for yourself in front of others? Lees meer
That, my friend, is self-compassion and it can be incredibly hard to do.
Dr Em says, "compassion" in Latin translates to “with suffering.” And SELF-compassion is how we relate, reflect and react when our self is suffering.
In this episode, Dr Em talks about why cultivating a self-compassionate voice is SO DIFFICULT, but how it's also pivotal in getting us through our darkest moments.
And we chat through whether self-compassion needs a re-brand? (Hugh's gunning for self-chop-out, but we're still taking recommendations?)
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4gdli8B
📖Books Josh hasn’t read (but definitely will at some point)
Against Empathy - Paul Bloom - https://amzn.to/4g53tbR
Fierce Compassion - Kristin Neff - https://amzn.to/4cJESGI
🎧Things to listen to
Brooke Blurton - The Path of Most Resilience - https://apple.co/4e8XmkP
Dr Emily - Who Is Your Inner Critic & Why Is It There? - https://apple.co/3XaFdw9
💻Things to check out
Kristin Neff’s online resources - https://bit.ly/3XspqKL
Paul Gilbert’s review on Self-Compassion - https://bit.ly/3AQbJML
Dr Emily is a clinical psychologist and you can find out more about her here - https://bit.ly/4gesuBy
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.
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Grace Tame - "Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism"
1 september 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
In this Vulnerabilitea House, Grace addresses her adolescent self with a simple message - “It wasn’t your fault.” Lees meer
Australian of the Year, Next Generation Leader (as voted by Time Magazine), ultra-marathon runner and changer of laws, Grace Tame can't be tamed.
Here she discusses the uncomfortable truths of her child sexual abuse, grooming & rape. She shares how survival mode became her new normal while dealing, and continuously recounting, her trauma in the public eye.
Talking body, Grace is honest about her struggle with anorexia and the relief (after a whole lot of pain) of a recent endometriosis diagnosis.
Ohh and she talks about autism, in the most beautiful unfiltered way!
Grace, it was the biggest privilege to have you in the studio. We love you immensely.
To see Grace speak live (we implore you to), tickets for her show, Lightening the Load with Grace Tame are available here - https://bit.ly/3MitxTh.
To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4cMEvLC
📖Things to Read
The Ninth Life of a Diamond Miner: A Memoir - https://bit.ly/3AMZX5z
Betrayed by my body - Michael Salter - https://bit.ly/3AzB2m0
💻Things to check out
The Grace Tame Foundation - https://bit.ly/4cEHtld
📺Things to watch
Grace’s Australian of the Year Award Speech - https://ab.co/3yVZBJr
🦋 If you or someone you know if experiencing an eating disorder, these are some helpful resources to look into:
The Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
Eating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au
Uncovery - https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO
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.
Or visit the below support services.
Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - h…
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Rana Hussain - Belonging For Connection
25 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
Have you ever felt excluded? Or like you don't belong? It turns out that belonging is a fundamental human need. To thrive, we need to feel safe, we need to feel welcome, but very importantly, we need to know the tribe has our back. Lees meer
In this Academy of Imperfection, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to founder of Good Human, Rana Hussain. Rana is a host of The Outer Sanctum podcast, a board member of Reconciliation Australia and consultant to a plethora of elite sporting clubs on bettering their diversity and inclusion strategies.
In this episode, she shares how to get curious in a respectful way, why listening is everything and how to live a life true to your identity. Ohh and there's a pretty incredible love story in the ep as well!
Rana, it was an absolute joy, and you definitely left us better than you found us.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link -
💻Things to check out
Good Human - https://www.goodhuman.au
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs - https://bit.ly/4dsy3KX
🎧Things to listen to
The Outer Sanctum - https://spoti.fi/3WJ9iCU
Pallavi Sharda - Where We Belong - https://apple.co/3M3iEV5
Dr Emily - Other People Matter - https://apple.co/3M4A8k8
📖Things to read
Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness by Owen Eastwood - https://amzn.to/3M7s16l
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.
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Jack Steele - Socials Anxiety
18 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
‘The Inspired Unemployed’ began when a couple of tradies, Jack Steele and Matt ‘Falcon’ Ford, began an Instagram to catalogue the skits they were writing and filming overseas. Lees meer
Since then, Jack and Falcon have launched Australia’s fastest selling beer, collaborated with Fendi and Louis Vuitton, have 2 million followers on Instagram, launched a podcast exclusive to Spotify AND star in their own TV show The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers. Life, from the outside, seems pretty much perfect.
In this Vulnerabilitea House we chat with Jack Steele about his fear of losing relevance. Extremely generous in his vulnerability, Jack opens up about his terrifying panic attacks, anxiety over not being productive; his ADHD diagnosis; and what it’s like to live and work with your best mate, while still trying to be, well, best mates.
Jack, we’re in love with you.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, click this link: https://youtu.be/xxAx0kOOAo8
🎧Things to listen to:
Hamish MacDonald- How To Be You - https://bit.ly/4dhN8Ph
📖Things to read:
ADHD 2.0 - Edward Hallowell - https://bit.ly/4dlE8IP
📱Things to scroll:
The Inspired Unemployed on Instagram - https://bit.ly/4dDpdtm
📺Things to watch:
The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers - https://bit.ly/4fGD2Jm
Anomalisa - https://bit.ly/3Avx1il
📋Things to do:
Maria’s Resilience First Aid Training - https://bit.ly/4dEYzQT
👨🦲Things for hair loss
Hugh’s hairspray product - https://bit.ly/3yuh4ss
Finasteride (please note this a prescription product and should only be used after a consultation with your GP) - https://bit.ly/3WNw2BI
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.
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Maria Ruberto - Advancing Despite Adversity
11 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
Settle in and grab your notebooks, you’re in for a good one. Lees meer
We’re joined by Maria Ruberto, director and founder of Salutegenics Psychology, who just happens to be Ryan and Josh’s (ex) psychologist.
Maria is the co-designer of Resilience First Aid, an internationally recognised two-day certification program, which teaches the neuroscience of resilience (Ryan took sooooo many notes).
We discuss with Maria the relationship between biology and behaviour, and the six domains of resilience. Getting technical, we delve into the negatives of screen time (hello darkness our old friend) and the ridiculously positive benefits of doing stuff with other people.
So join us as we get started on building our resilience toolbox, practice breathing like a baby AND co-regulate like it’s no one’s business.
To sign up to Maria’s Resilience First Aid training, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3WuhOFG
To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here: https://bit.ly/3AvhAqp
🎧Things to listen to:
Dr Emily - A Guide To Getting Therapy - https://bit.ly/3WSCF7f
The Academy of Imperfection - Ben Crowe - https://bit.ly/3MrxtRN
Gary Barlow - The Pain Behind The Pleasure - https://apple.co/4dzh356
Esther Perel - Let’s Be Better Lovers - https://apple.co/3Af9OB6
📖 Things to read:
Stress Study: https://bit.ly/46A9bOB
Defining Protective Resilience: https://bit.ly/3SFBQfm
Resilience First Aid Evaluation: https://bit.ly/4dFRXll
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.
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Jackson Tozer - Don’t Give Up On Me
4 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Jackson Tozer embodies the essence of The Imperfects podcast. Well, that’s what Ryan thinks, and we’re pretty keen to agree. Lees meer
Hugely successful and outrageously talented, Jackson, from the outside, is living the dream. Behind the professional success of acting alongside Shaun Micallef, John Cena and Zac Efron (and Ryan, can’t forget Ryan), Jackson found himself learning how to be a high-functioning addict (literally high) at rock bottom.
Sharing his experience with grief, the loss of his best friend and marijuana addiction, which contributed to his battle with bulimia, anxiety and depression, we thank Jackson for being so bloody generous with his vulnerability.
This episode with Jackson Tozer includes a discussion about eating disorders, marijuana addiction and suicide . If this feels like too much for you right now, please come back to this episode when you're ready.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3YrXrf9
Join Movember and be part of the solution. To advocate for more action around men's health, head to https://bit.ly/3yv9BZX
🎭Things to check out
Jackson’s Fringe Show - https://bit.ly/4cYNXwf
Jackson on Instagram - https://bit.ly/3YoQoDZ
Community Care Collective - https://bit.ly/3zYbUFb
📺Things to watch
Ricky Stanicky - https://bit.ly/4bYQXat
Mr Inbetween - https://bit.ly/4d4YZ31
🎧Things to listen to
The Killers - Rut - https://bit.ly/4cUn4JM
If you or someone you love is suffering from a marijuana addiction, these are some good places to start:
Call DirectLine on 1800 888 236 for 24hr support
Marijuana Anonymous Australia - https://bit.ly/3WG4boj
Family Drug Support - https://www.fds.org.au/
🦋 If you or someone you know if experiencing an eating disorder, these are some helpful resources to look into:
The Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
Eating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au
Uncovery - https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO
The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service a…
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Another Imperfect Chat About Men
1 augustus 2024 · 57 min
This is not compulsory listening, but then again, it kind of is. Lees meer
We’re back to have another imperfect conversation about men, violence and consent, because we're still imperfect and we believe reflecting on behaviour is key to changing it.
We don't have all the answers, but in collaboration with Teach Us Consent and future OAM Chanel Contos, we’ve come up with some new Vulnerabilitea House questions to help anyone get vulnerable and think deeply about these issues.
In all honesty, we’re pretty nervous about answering them, but reflecting and getting vulnerable with ourselves and others is how we do better and become the people we want to be.
You can find the questions on our instagram: https://bit.ly/4dnfjvO
Vulnerability is the willingness to be seen as our authentic selves, even when we don’t know how others will respond. To be vulnerable is to take an emotional risk and while it does promote connection, it can also cause distress and should never be forced. So take care of yourself and others while answering these questions. Always vulnerable responsibly.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/4fx8lWP
🎧Things to listen to
Chanel Contos - Consensual Healing - https://link.chtbl.com/mhDPOcpH
An Imperfect Chat About Men - https://link.chtbl.com/BVlSy3Kf
📖Things to read
Chanel Contos - Consent Laid Bare - https://bit.ly/3RNKpEm
Malcolm Gladwell - Blink - https://bit.ly/3WG8Er7
💻 Things to help you learn
Teach Us Consent Instagram - https://bit.ly/4dlzKJG
Teach Us Consent Website - https://www.teachusconsent.com
Our Watch - https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV
White Ribbon - https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs
If you're a man concerned about your behaviour please contact No To Violence: https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5
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.
If you nee…
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How I Built Dis - The Resilience Project Story
28 juli 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
Dis episode is a little bit different, but if you’re as obsessed with Hugh van Cuylenburg as we are, we think you’ll enjoy it. Lees meer
The Resilience Project (TRP) is the company that Hugh started building 12 years ago. Today, it delivers evidence-based, wellbeing programs to over 1000 schools in Australia, as well as countless work-places and helps provide people with strategies to build resilience too!
Hugh always knew that TRP would be something special, but god, it took a lot of hard work (and some might say resilience) to get it to where it is now.
From the first spark of inspiration, to the make-or-break scene straight from a movie, Hugh gets pretty vulnerable with Ryan and Josh about all the ways he failed on the road to success.
So grab your glitter pens, rule up your calendar, and pencil in dis super special episode.
📺 Things to watch
How Hugh Built Dis on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3y8gAId
💻 Things to check out
The Resilience Project - https://bit.ly/3zT8RhJ
The Resilience Project Journals - https://bit.ly/3K8Z9cK
🎧 Things to listen to
Martin ‘Rac’ Heppell - The other F word… Failure - https://bit.ly/4fUkDIk
The Vulnerabilitea House - Martin Heppell - https://apple.co/3ZerqqN
How I Built This with Yvon Chouinard (Patagonia) - https://apple.co/4bXMbdk
🦋 If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, these are some great resources to look into:
The Butterfly Foundation - https://butterfly.org.au/
Eating Disorders Families Australia - https://edfa.org.au
Uncovery - https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO
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Dr Emily - What Are Your Values?
21 juli 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
Your values are perfect - according to our resident psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove. Lees meer
Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually say…it’s actually a beautiful place to start.
Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down why they are important and how they can add purpose to your life. As she explains, our values work like a compass, and when used responsibly, can point us in the direction of the person we want to be.
Links mentioned in the episode:
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://apple.co/4eHc4zJThe Academy of Imperfection - Ben Crowe - https://bit.ly/3MrxtRN
James Clear - Down The Habit Hole - https://bit.ly/3XZhQGr
Chrissie Swan - Honesty - https://bit.ly/3qL7WeO
📺 Things to watch
Life of Brian “Individual” - https://bit.ly/4bLR74U
📖Steven Hayes books to read
A Liberated Mind - https://amzn.to/4bRIHJz
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - https://amzn.to/3Wp95ou
🛠️ Tools to use
The Resilience Project 6 month journal - https://bit.ly/3RUBke7
Steve Hayes’ research into values - https://bit.ly/4fhrsnU
📺 To watch the full episode on YouTube, click here: https://bit.ly/46795xC
Dr Emily is a clinical psychologist and you can find out more about her here - https://bit.ly/4gesuBy
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.
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Zan Rowe - If I Had A Year To Live
14 juli 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
In the ultimate power move, we interview Zan Rowe, ‘one of Australia’s best interviewers’. Talk about pressure. Lees meer
Champion of the airwaves, TV presenter, music journalist and podcaster, Zan has soundtracked the lives of many Australians. In this episode of the Vulnerabilitea House, Zan draws the card; ‘how would your ambitions change if you only had one year to live?’
In between getting ‘death ready’ and facing burnout just when her professional dreams were all coming true, Zan and Hugh fan-girl hard for Johann Sebastian Bach.
You can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/g-ABdHgMKyE
Links mentioned in this episode:
🎧 Previous episodes of the imperfects
Linda Marigliano - https://apple.co/4hUsiIl
📺 Things to watch
To watch Take 5’s episode with Guy Pearce - https://ab.co/3xRKYGA
🎧 Things to listen to
Zan's podcast 'Bang On', with Myf Warhurst - https://ab.co/3SbvDHN
Night of the Swallow by Kate Bush - https://bit.ly/4cw18o4
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Poh Ling Yeow - When The Relationship Ends
7 juli 2024 · 1 uur 27 min
Have you ever made a really bad decision? Made a call that you couldn’t undo? It's a fear for many, and for others, living with the reality of a ‘roll of the dice’ gone wrong, is cause for great sadness, and discomfort. Lees meer
But, there is wisdom in mistakes. And for Poh Ling Yeow, learning to own her bad decisions, meant she could move forward with empathy and acceptance.
A skill she's honed through a life of ‘magooing’ to her way onto our screens through Master Chef, into our kitchens through cookbooks, and very much into our hearts. (Ref. Mr. Magoo).
In fact, the level of maturity Poh is able to bring to so much of her life, is unlike anyone we’ve ever met before.
Links mentioned in this episode.
📺 Things to watch
Masterchef on Tenplay - https://bit.ly/4cwzbg8
South Park - Morman fellowshipping of Kyle - https://bit.ly/4cniH9x
🍽️ Things to cook
Poh’s latest cookbook - https://bit.ly/4cA1dXo
🎨 Art to see
Poh’s paintings - The Girl - https://bit.ly/45u0rZI
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.
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Professor Felice Jacka - Food For Thought
30 juni 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
How does food affect our mood? Does diet actually impact our mental health? What is a gut micro-biome, and can we still eat a few chips without ruining it?
In this Academy of Imperfection episode, we are joined one of the worlds leading experts on the relationship between what we eat, and how it effects our mental health, Professor Felice Jacka.
And if can we trust anyone to get to the bottom of the vagus nerve ‘highway’; our hippocampus shrinking; our mitochondrial reaction to ultra-processed foods (don’t worry we didn’t know these words before either) - it’s her.
There was a lot to 'digest' in this chat (so to speak), but thankfully, there is so much we can do, by making informed choices about what we put in our bodies, to improve our mental health.
See below for links & research mentioned in this episode, information on Felice and her work and extra resources:
📖 Things to read
The Food and Mood centre - https://bit.ly/3xdmkjw.
Felice’s published research - https://deakin.au/3VWggpb,
Felice’s shorter articles - https://bit.ly/3RvfeO2.
Felice’s recent research in Molecular Psychiatry Review -https://go.nature.com/3xozlqq.
SMILEs trial - https://bit.ly/3KLjGEL.
Kevin Hall’s study on Ultra-Processed food - https://bit.ly/3z7akjY.
Brain Changer, Felice Jacka, https://bit.ly/3xpYGjJ,
There’s a Zoo in my Poo, Felice Jack & Rob Craw https://bit.ly/3RrHxNd.
🎧 previous Imperfects Episodes mentioned in this episode:
Tim Spector - https://apple.co/3OjRlXR
This episode with Professor Felice Jacka includes a discussion about disordered eating. If this feels like too much for you right now, please come back to this episode when you're feeling ready.
If you or someone you love is experiencing disordered eating, we recommend the following organisations:
The Butterfly Foundation https://bit.ly/48YCSZe
Eating Disorders Families Australia https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5
Uncovery https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO
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IMPERFIX: What is Rape Culture? with Chanel Contos
28 juni 2024 · 24 min
Last season we met Chanel Contos from Teach Us Consent and we were completely blown away by her courage and the work she's taking on. So much so, that within minutes of Hugh opening and reading Chanel’s book, “Consent Laid Bare”, he had nominated her for Australian of The Year.
In this snippet from the full episode, Hugh, Ryan, Josh and Chanel discuss the normalised and systemic nature of sexual violence against women and the pervasive issue of rape culture; including what it is and how we can all take steps to dismantle it.
To learn more about Chanel, her work and the Teach Us Consent campaign, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QVhlK0
🎧 Things to listen to
Chanel Contos - https://bit.ly/3RNKpEm
📖 Things to read
Consent Laid Bare - https://bit.ly/40Z0Xgh
To view a version of the 'rape culture pyramid' - https://bit.ly/49XPFgh
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.
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Michael Klim - The Race of His LIfe
23 juni 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
What would it feel like to have the very thing that mad you great - your body, strength and co-ordination - slowly and painfully taken away from you?
As a swimmer, Michael Klim was on top of the world - he was literally ‘World Swimmer of the Year’. Trips to the Olympics, medals of every colour, 21 world records AND his face on the cover of a Foo Fighters Album, Michael really did have it all.
However, in 2022 Michael was diagnosed with a life changing condition, wherein your body attacks it’s own tissue - chronic inflammatory demyelination polyneuropathy (CIDP).
In this episode, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Michael about his equally impressive life out of the pool, and how his CIDP diagnosis has taught him a lot about identity, grief and relationships.
In 2023, Michael partnered with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood to help raise awareness for the vital role blood donation plays in not just his life, but the 1 in 3 Australians who will need blood products in their lifetime. To help recipients like Michael and countless others book a blood donation here. https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN
To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link. https://bit.ly/3RHPUoi
Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:
📺 Things to watch
Homer Simpson’s journey through the Stages of Grief - https://bit.ly/4epRAMJ.
The Imperfects x Lifeblood video - https://bit.ly/3z0Suiv
🎧 Previous Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
Tim Minchin - Lucky To Be Here - https://apple.co/492kgsN
Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8
Elizabeth Day - The Me-est Version of Me - https://apple.co/47PubRU
Reece Conca - Tackling Male Infertility - https://apple.co/4fUmEEm
📖 Things to read
Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle is here https://bit.ly/45tThVu
⛑️ To support
Lifeblood - https://bit.ly/4c8Z6tN
The Klim Foundation - bit.ly/4ejtGTj
🎧 Things to listen to:
Milkshakes for Marlee - https://bit.ly/4cwRDEW
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Dr Emily - What Are Your Boundaries?
16 juni 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Do you have boundaries? Have you ever crossed someone else’s boundaries? How would you react if someone crossed yours? It is WAY easier to ignore it. Avoiding potential conflict and awkwardness is second nature to most of us. For those of us with people-pleasing tendencies, telling someone they have violated a boundary can be an acute version of living hell.
Luckily for us, our resident psychologist Dr. Emily is here to help us navigate what a healthy boundary looks, feels and sounds like. And why understanding, implementing and protecting heathy boundaries is good for all of us...even if it does feel a little awkward.
Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:
🎧 Previous episode of The Imperfects
Grant Denyer - https://apple.co/4fyvmsj
Dr. Emily - Truth v Harmony - https://apple.co/40pgYO7
Dr. Emily - Social Anxiety, They’ve Got It Too - https://apple.co/3COk1pd
Chrissie Swan - Honesty - https://bit.ly/3qL7WeO
Lael Stone - Take Care of Yourself - https://apple.co/4eAJNuw
📱 Things to follow
Nedra Glover Tawwab’s instagram - bit.ly/4bWnvCK
📖 Things to read
Nedra Glover Tawwab’s ‘Set Boundaries, Find Peace’ -bit.ly/3xpFKBw.
Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’ - bit.ly/4emwAXa
📺 Things to watch
Curb Your Enthusiasm - https://bit.ly/3VCsXVH
Poor Things - https://bit.ly/3VmQ3OJ
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.
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IMPERFIX: How Rick Davies Deals with His OCD
14 juni 2024 · 15 min
Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a life sentence, as Rick Davies so eloquently tells Hugh and Josh in this episode of The Imperfix. Best known as Jimmy from the TV show 'Offspring', Rick is unbelievably vulnerable in sharing his story with OCD - from the awkward and painful compulsions, to the relief of a diagnosis at 18 years old.
Here Rick share's how he was inspired by the trailblazing work of Penny Moodie and talks through finding peace and happiness amidst the torment.
🎧 Things to listen to
Rick’s full Imperfects episode - https://bit.ly/3wZQmHf
Penny’s Imperfects episode on OCD - https://bit.ly/459PbkY
📖 Things to read
Penny’s book, The Joy Thief: How OCD steals your happiness and how to get it back - bit.ly/3x3IG6T
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.
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Yumi Stynes - Me and Alcohol Don’t Mix
9 juni 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
From being ‘canceled’, to alcoholism and post-natal depression, Yumi Stynes knows how to get vulnerable in the Vulnerabilitea House.
Starting as a magnetic, music presenter on Channel V, Yumi’s career spans more than 20 years on our screens, on the radio, or in the very successful books she’s written. However as she shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, there were times when the phone simply didn't ring and her career felt like it was at a stand-still.
In this episode, Yumi shares stories from her childhood, from feelings of isolation; to being the victim of racism in 1980s Swan Hill; we discuss the loss of her father and how that experience shaped her perspective on life; to what it was actually like being 'cancelled' and the role friendship played in her lowest moments; above all, Yumi tells us of her struggles with alcohol, and how her decision to quit transformed her life.
So buckle up for a big one! We know you’ll love this chat as much as we did!
📖 Things to read
‘Welcome To…’ book series https://bit.ly/3yPqb6O
The Food Fix (Garlic Honey Soy Chicken recipe) https://bit.ly/3RjbaQN
📺 Things to watch
The Circle ‘cancelling’ moment https://bit.ly/3RfcGUk
⛑️ For help & support with post natal depression
Call Panda on 1300 726 306 or visit https://bit.ly/45fCULX
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit https://bit.ly/3yPDggh
For further research and learning visit Mumspace - https://bit.ly/3Vzsjs4
⛑️ For help & support with alcohol abuse
Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 222 222 or visit https://bit.ly/4bT6Pfq
Call the National Drug & Alcohol Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit https://bit.ly/4aPgvGJ
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.
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Billy Slater - Leading from the (Full)Back
2 juni 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
Unfortunately, we all know what bad leadership looks like, for many of us, it doesn’t take long to think of examples…but what does it actually take to be a ‘good leader’?
This week in the Academy of Imperfection, Hugh, Ryan and Josh are joined by a legend of the sport, former rugby league player and current coach of the Queensland Maroons, Billy Slater. Billy has been called the best fullback ever to have played the game. As a player, he’s won more awards than we could possibly list. As a coach and a leader, he is nothing short of inspiring.
In this episode, Billy talks about leadership, coaching and how he approaches it. He shares how playing to your strengths can actually be more beneficial than lingering on weaknesses; he discusses how sometimes, good leadership requires ‘letting go’; and he shares why he spends so much time creating feelings and moments for his players, reminding them that what they’re trying to achieve is something bigger than themselves.
You can watch the full episode with Billy on youtube here. https://bit.ly/4c45lih
Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:
📖 Things to read
Link to Billy’s auto biography - https://bit.ly/3R62RIb
Link to Phill Jackson 11 Rings book - https://bit.ly/3yGgQ0N
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.
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IMPERFIX: Dr. Em - Befriending Your Inner Critic
31 mei 2024 · 17 min
How kind is your inner voice? What does it say to you when your with friends, having family dinner, at work, when you mistakes, or, when you look in the mirror?
We all have an inner critic and for lots of us, that voice can be loud and relentless - holding us back from thriving, from living the life we want to live and being the person we want to be.
In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we jump back into an episode with Dr Em and get up close and personal with ‘our inner critics’.
In this snippet we explore the role of the inner critic, what’s its purpose? How can we learn to live with, and maybe even befriend it.
To listen to this full episode with Dr. Em, follow this link: https://apple.co/3XaFdw9
Links mentioned in the episode:
📺 Things to watch
Shirzad Charmine’s Ted Talk, ‘Know Your Inner Saboteurs’, click here: https://bit.ly/2Ybu5Aa
📖 Things to read
Daniel Siegel https://bit.ly/3TnNVV5
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.
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Nathan Cavaleri - The Ups & The Blues
26 mei 2024 · 1 uur 35 min
Its hard to imagine a life more remarkable, or as unique as that of Nathan Cavaleri.
Nathan rose to fame as an 8 year old blues prodigy, regularly appearing on Aussie TV screens in the 90’s, but there is so much more to Nathan and his story than that. Whether it’s touring Australia with the likes of Jimmy Barnes; or touring America with blues Legend B.B. King; being signed to Michael Jackson’s label; or starring in a Baywatch spin off with David Hasselhoff; Nathan’s life from the outside, really does look perfect. However, as we all know, perfect isn't what this podcast is about.
In this episode, Nathan talks about the challenges he has faced along the way. From his battle with Leukaemia as a child; to his overwhelming struggles with anxiety as an adult that resulted in him passing out on stage. Nathan is a wonderful person, a beautiful storyteller and he’s a real joy to listen to in this episode of the imperfects.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/9XlJBw6fdq8
To see Nathan perform live & check out his tour dates follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Kgqz0x
To book Nathan for speaking events, or exclusive performances, follow this link: https://bit.ly/44Z6IN0
To follow Nathan on Twitch, where he live streams his creative process and regularly connects with fans, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3yqDutY
Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Dr Em - Who Is Your Inner Critic & Why Is It there? - https://apple.co/3XaFdw9
📺 Things to watch
Nathan’s Australian Story - https://bit.ly/3wMGTCW
Hugh’s Australian Story - https://bit.ly/3USSxEn
Camp Nowhere - https://bit.ly/4bM7MWA
🎧 Things to listen to
Nathans latest albums (Demons, and Miracles) - https://bit.ly/3WTbYj5 https://snd.click/miracles
🚨 To support
The Starlight Foundation - https://bit.ly/3WR1f8I
🛒 Things to buy
Tickets to Nathan’s live tour - www.nathancavaleri.com/tour
Vulnerabilitea house cards - https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR
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IMPERFIX: Believing Women with Tarang Chawla
24 mei 2024 · 18 min
After his sister, Niki, was murdered by her ex-partner, Tarang Chawla made a decision - that he wouldn’t allow Niki to be remembered as just another statistic. Since then, Tarang has become an activist, working to reduce incidents of all forms of violence and abuse towards women in Australian.
In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we reflect on a conversation we had with Tarang back in 2022. Here, Tarang discusses the importance of believing and supporting women when they disclose abuse, and understanding the role of power, control, and gender inequality in such scenarios. Tarang also emphasises the need to separate individuals from their potentially abusive behaviour, underscoring the collective responsibility of men in combating violence against women.
Here are some important links from this episode.
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Tarang Chawla - Men Talking About Mens Violence https://apple.co/3APcuGi
An imperfect chat about men - https://apple.co/4e2vQpP
📱 Things to follow
Tarang Chawla’s Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bQa8Up
🎧 Things to listen to
There’s no place like home, with Tarang Chawla https://bit.ly/3yst5Oq
🚨 For support
Our watch https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV
White Ribbon https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs
No To Violence https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5
If you feel like you are in immediate danger please call 000. If you need someone to talk to we recommend calling the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line 1800 RESPECT on 1800 732 732.
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.
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Dr Emily - The Risk of Avoiding Risk
19 mei 2024 · 58 min
Taking a risk, by definition, is hard. A lot of us spend most of our life avoiding risks, under the assumption that it’s the ‘safe’ thing to do.
As Dr Em explains, we have an evolutionary instinct for self-preservation; tendencies to overestimate danger and underestimate our ability to cope; and we often have early childhood experiences and messages around safety that can coalesce into ‘playing it safe’ behaviours.
In this episode, Dr Em reveals that paradoxically, if we spend our whole life avoiding risk, then we are guaranteeing a less engaged, less fulfilling, less ‘lived’ life than we are capable of. That in fact, avoiding risk, is the biggest risk of all.
Dr Em, also offers strategies to guide us in the direction of letting a little more risk into our everyday lives.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://bit.ly/4dMUP0l
There is a lot mentioned in this episode, find it all below:
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Tim Minchin - Lucky To Be Here - https://apple.co/492kgsN
Adam Grant - The Potential of Your Potential - https://apple.co/3Z1E4Ix
Gina Chick - Don’t Fight Life - https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://apple.co/4eHc4zJ
Martin “Rac” Heppell - The other F word…FAILURE - https://bit.ly/4fUkDIk
📺 Things to watch
Tim Minchin - Play it Safe https://bit.ly/44PnJc4
Moana - https://bit.ly/4bJZyy2
🎧 Things to listen to
How i work - Amantha Imber - https://bit.ly/3WNGxXw
📖 Things to read
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - https://bit.ly/3wE7nqm
🛒 Things to buy
The Resilience Project & Dr Em’s - 6 Month Wellbeing Journal https://bit.ly/3K8Z9cK
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.
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IMPERFIX: Dr. Kiran Martin - Leadership
17 mei 2024 · 11 min
We mean no disrespect to any of our other guests, but when Hugh says that Dr. Kiran Martin, is the most impressive person he has ever met, it’s hard not to agree.
Dr. Kiran Martin is the founder of ASHA in India. It’s a not for profit, that for over 35 years, has provided healthcare and education to millions of people living in slums in India.
In this clip, Dr Kiran tells us of the time she decided to wash the feet of a Dalit woman (an ‘untouchable’ in the caste system of India) in order to demonstrate humility. And it was this moment of true leadership that lead to a feet washing movement throughout ASHA, breaking down caste barriers in the process.
You can learn more, or support Dr. Kiran Martin and ASHA’s work here. https://bit.ly/44Fl1WP.
To listen to the full episode with Dr. Kiran Martin, click here https://apple.co/4hUYThh
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Reece Conca - Tackling Male Infertility
12 mei 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
All too often when talking about infertility, we only tell one side of the story. Traditionally in the public discourse, it has very much fallen into the category of a ‘women’s issue’. However, as our guest this week Reece Conca can all too painfully attest, 40% of infertility issues are actually male factor related.
Reece Conca is a former Australian Rules Footballer, who played over 150 games for Richmond and Freemantle.
When Reece and his partner Bell were finding it difficult to conceive, it took them far too long to discover that Reece has a condition called Azoospermia, which effects 1% of men - a condition where in Reece had no sperm in his semen.
In this Vulnerabiltea House, Reece speaks openly and honestly about the physical and emotional toll of a fertility journey he is very much still on, the hormone injections, the surgeries and much, much more.
To follow Annabelle and Reece on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annabelleandreece
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IMPERFIX: Luke McGregor - Living With Anxiety
10 mei 2024 · 13 min
In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we revisit our chat with Australian comedian Luke McGregor. Many of us live with Anxiety, Luke McGregor has for a lot of his life. For Luke, his anxiety became so overwhelming that it resulted in him having panic attacks on stage in front of audiences. In this clip Luke explains what anxiety looks like for him and what he now does to manage his anxiety, allowing him to continue to work and to get the most out of life.
You can hear the original episode in full, with Luke McGregor, here https://apple.co/3CGQJJq
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James Clear - Down The Habit Hole
5 mei 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
Every Thursday over 3 million people want to hear what James Clear has to say. They do so in the form of his ‘3-2-1 newsletter’, one of most popular newsletters on the planet. In 2018 James Clear published his book Atomic Habits, a comprehensive, practical guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. And that book has now sold over 15million copies. So you won’t be surprised to hear how excited we were to have Jame Clear as this weeks guest lecturer in The Academy of Imperfection.
In this episode we learn about the importance of habits. Both the good and bad ones. We learn James’s four laws of behaviour change (make it obvious, make it attractive, make is easy, make it satisfying); the value of goals; we discuss Josh, Hugh and Ryan’s own personal history with habit setting; and how small incremental changes to your habits can set you on the path to achieving your goals and ultimately becoming the kind of person you would like to be.
You can purchase James Clear’s best selling book - Atomic Habits here, https://bit.ly/3UKx0in.
If you would like to subscribe to James’ 3-2-1 Newsletter, click here, https://bit.ly/44swR6o.
And you can find James’ habit tracking app ‘Atoms’ here https://bit.ly/4b1Pq41
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IMPERFIX: Johann Hari & Josh Talk About Addiction
3 mei 2024 · 20 min
In this episode of the IMPERFIX we revisit one of our many conversations with Johann Hari. However this IMPERFIX starts with Josh, delivering what may be one of the most powerful and moving acts of vulnerability we’ve ever seen on this podcast, when he felt compelled to share a realisation, that he had been addicted to the internet for much of his life. Johann’s response was as always, heartfelt, engaging, hopeful and empowering. And we thought it was worth revisiting.
You can hear the episode in full here. https://bit.ly/4flaoMG
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Pallavi Sharda - Where We Belong
28 april 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
What would you do if a teacher said you couldn’t achieve your dreams because your hair and skin colour weren’t acceptable?
When this became Pallavi Sharda’s reality she moved to India by herself and became the first Australian women to lead a Bollywood movie
In this episode we meet Pallavi Sharda, a powerhouse actress, who grew up in Taylors Lakes, a suburban area in Melbourne’s west, who went on to not only clock Bollywood, but see tremendous success on screens in Australia, the UK and the US.
Pallavi is a VERY impressive person, but she grew up believing that she needed to be exceptional in order to have value in Australia. From living with racism as a second generation immigrant, to navigating Bollywood as a foreigner, Pallavi has been on a search for belonging, carving out a place in the world for herself & all future generations of ‘multi-hyphenated’ Australians.
To listen to the Audible Original podcast, Sleep Sound with Pallavi Sharda**,** follow this link: *https://bit.ly/4bhkeNV*
To watch Pallavi in 'Wedding Season' on Netflix, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3UBUdDh
To watch Pallavi in the Australian series, 'The Twelve', follow this link: https://bit.ly/4dins5j
To watch Pallavi in 'The One' on Netflix, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3UE4GhL
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IMPERFIX: How to Live Again, with Sam Willoughby.
26 april 2024 · 22 min
In this week’s ImperFIX, we revisit an episode from season 2 with Australian BMX racer, world champion and Olympian, Sam Willoughby. In 2016, Sam experienced a life-changing neck injury which left him a tetraplegic.
In this snippet, we hear Sam describe the bike accident that lead to his injury and his incredible journey of recovery. Most importantly, he shares how meeting NASCAR crew chief, Booty Barker, inspired him to live life again.
You can hear the full chat with Sam Willoughby here https://apple.co/4gfVA2L
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Dr Emily - Joy Decision
21 april 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
Have you ever felt so elated, that in that very moment, you felt yourself and the world around you were in perfect harmony? That feeling is joy!
But for many of us, ‘joy’ can seem elusive, almost impossible to experience, or an emotion that we feel we just don’t have time for. And for some of us, it may feel like we have lost the ability to experience joy altogether.
In this episode, our resident psychologist Dr Em explores the experience of Joy. What is it and how we can tap into it. We learn how mobilising joy is and how infectious and connecting it can be.
Because as Dr Em explains, we are often surrounded by joy in our everyday lives, but don’t pause long enough to see it.
This is an incredibly powerful, uplifting conversation, but it may be difficult to listen to if you're currently experiencing hardship or trauma. If you'd like to skip this one, we encourage you to come back when you're ready.
To watch this episode on youtube follow this link: https://youtu.be/JPJ5UXm-5LI
To listen to Gina Chick’s episode of The Imperfects, follow this link: https://apple.co/3UKpxQ8
To hear Sean Turnell’s episode of The Imperfects, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3UaXmJ3
To stream Inside Out on Disney+ follow this link https://bit.ly/49C7gc7
To read the Betoota Advocate follow this link https://bit.ly/3JkO3kC, or you can read The Onion here https://bit.ly/3U1SUfg.
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.
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