About this episode
<p>The mid-life update we've all been waiting for. </p> <p>In the final instillation of the Vulnerabilitea Volume 2 Cards Announcement Week, where Ryan, Hugh and Josh have each answered one of the 52 brand-spanking-new-vulnerable-questions, it’s Josh’s turn. </p> <p>Answering the question, “what moment from your life are you grateful for, that profoundly changed you?” Josh reflects on the recording of the episode; Dr Emily – The Meaning of Mid Life, where he vulnerably disclosed that he was really struggling with finding meaning in the second half of his life.</p> <p>Sparked from this moment of authentic connection, Josh shares with Hugh and Ryan how he was able to find compassion for himself and the joy of adopting a beginner’s mindset.</p> <p>Josh, we love it when good things happen to great people. And we love you!<br><br>This can be a stand-alone episode, however Ryan and Hugh’s have been absolute corkers (and we don’t say corker lightly) and you can listen to them here <a href="https://bit.ly/3VBvcrH">https://bit.ly/3VBvcrH</a> and here <a href="http://bit.ly/4nNXNWK">http://bit.ly/4nNXNWK</a>.</p> <p>If you’d like to watch this episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/MrL2No3YiLQ">https://youtu.be/MrL2No3YiLQ</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode</p> <ul> <li>Ryan Shelton - The Friend I Want To Be - <a href="https://bit.ly/3VBvcrH">https://bit.ly/3VBvcrH</a></li> <li>Hugh van Cuylenburg - This Is Burnout - <a href="http://bit.ly/4nNXNWK">http://bit.ly/4nNXNWK</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - The Meaning of Mid Life - <a href="https://bit.ly/4nNzmIP">https://bit.ly/4nNzmIP</a></li> <li>Maria Ruberto - Advancing Despite Adversity - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Kr9KTP">https://bit.ly/3Kr9KTP</a></li> <li>Maria Ruberto - Sleep Your Way To Your Top - <a href="https://bit.ly/4nHTc8s">https://bit.ly/4nHTc8s</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Other People Matter - <a href="https://bit.ly/46SBaL0">https://bit.ly/46SBaL0</a></li> <li>Rick Davies - Living with OCD - <a href="https://bit.ly/4ndG2Ae">https://bit.ly/4ndG2Ae</a></li> </ul> <p>📖 Things to read</p> <ul> <li>Hitch-22, by Christopher Hitchens - <a href="https://bit.ly/4gC4yZk">https://bit.ly/4gC4yZk</a></li> </ul> <p>📺 Things to watch</p> <ul> <li>Homer Simpson’s Spice Rack - <a href="https://bit.ly/46PCzlD">https://bit.ly/46PCzlD</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel) <em>My Imperfect Life,</em> click here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>💌To subscribe to our newsletter, <em>my imperfect email</em>, click here - <a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5">http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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