The Imperfects

Broden Kelly - When Anger & Creativity Collide

<p>If you don&rsquo;t know comedy sketch group Aunty Donna, then take a moment, open your local internet browser and watch their incredible stuff for a bit (some of it is linked below). Then come back and listen to this episode with Aunty Donna's, Broden Kelly.<br><br>In this Vulnerabilitea House, Broden talks about his own and Aunty Donna&rsquo;s creative process, and how it&rsquo;s evolved over the years while working together on stage and on the telly. But at the heart of this conversation, is Broden&rsquo;s vulnerability in regards to his anger - how it affected his life and work, and what he did to get on top of it, before it got on top of him.<br><br>To watch Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe on iview, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/450zgVE">https://bit.ly/450zgVE</a><br><br>To watch Aunty Donna's Real Estate Agents video, that is mentioned in the podcast, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nTvEV4">https://bit.ly/3nTvEV4</a></p> <p>To Listen to Broden's podcast, The Footy with Broden Kelly, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3pv8S66">https://bit.ly/3pv8S6</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Emma Murray - How Mindfulness Actually Works

<p>Emma Murray is the high-performance mindset coach for the Richmond Football Club and Mum to four children.<br><br>As the founder of High-Performance Mindfulness - a company that uses mindfulness, psychology and meditation to help people perform at their best - Emma works with elite athletes, corporate executives, students and actors.<br><br>In this very practical and vulnerable episode, Emma explains how high-performance mindfulness has not only helped her clients, but also helped her when in 2016, her son Will (13 at the time) sustained a spinal cord injury that left him in a wheelchair for life.<br><br><br>To learn more about Emma Murray and High Performance Mindfulness, follow this link: <a href="https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/">https://www.highperformancemindfulness.com.au/</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, The Mindful Athlete&nbsp; by George Mumford, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/417XF8R">https://bit.ly/417XF8R</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson, follow this <a href="linkhttps://bit.ly/3pcXL1L">linkhttps://bit.ly/3pcXL1L</a></p> <p>To listen to Emma's son Will on The Dyl and Friends podcast, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3NGoGgD">https://bit.ly/3NGoGgD</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

360 (Matt Colwell) - From Addiction to Authenticity

<p>This extremely raw and revealing episode with Australian rapper 360 is all about authenticity. 10 years ago, 360 (Matt Colwell) was one of the most successful and respected artists in Australia. His songs and albums went multi-platinum, he was winning prestigious ARIA and APRA awards and his enormous tours sold out nationally. But what no one knew at the time, is he was simultaneously battling an addiction that nearly took his life.<br><br>Here, with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, 360 tells the whole story, including how he reached a point where he could make music and tour again in his own authentic way.<br><br>To buy tickets to 360's 2023 tour and listen to his new music, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LvcjSO">https://bit.ly/3LvcjSO</a></p> <p>To purchase book recommendation, Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3LawC6D">https://bit.ly/3LawC6D</a></p> <p>To watch Johann Hari's Ted Talk, Everything You Know About Addiction is Wrong, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/446s4qA">https://bit.ly/446s4qA</a></p> <p>To watch Karen Perlmutter's Ted Talk, 'The island of sanity: Navigating through loved ones' addictions', follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3NagDs4">https://bit.ly/3NagDs4</a></p> <p>To listen to "I'm Sorry" by 360, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3V9GbaT">https://bit.ly/3V9GbaT</a><br><br>If you are a friend or family member of someone with an addiction, below are some support services:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>The First Stop: <a href="https://thefirststop.org.au/">https://thefirststop.org.au/</a></li> <li>The Parent and Family drug support line: <a href="https://bit.ly/3neo46V">https://bit.ly/3neo46V</a></li> <li>Family Drug support: <a href="https://www.fds.org.au/">https://www.fds.org.au/</a></li> </ul> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">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&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dr Emily - How Anger Affects Us All

<p>We all get angry. Some of us show our anger and some of us suppress it, but at the end of the day, we&rsquo;re all susceptible to being angry.<br><br>In this episode, Dr Emily goes into the many aspects of anger - how it can show up in our lives, how it affects us and the people around us, and of course, what we can do about it.<br><br><br>If you liked this episode, you might be interested in book recommendation, When the Body Says No, The Hidden Cost of Stress, by Dr Gabor Mate: <a href="https://bit.ly/3NcTFQS">https://bit.ly/3NcTFQS</a></p> <p>To view research and studies around emotional suppression, anger and mortality, follow these links, <a href="https://bit.ly/3UZvOGr">https://bit.ly/3UZvOGr</a> ,&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3H5h8zS">https://bit.ly/3H5h8zS</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3LlBDup">https://bit.ly/3LlBDup</a><br><br>To learn more about Chris Germer's work, around anger as information, mindfulness and self-compassion, follow this link: <a href="https://chrisgermer.com/">https://chrisgermer.com/</a><br>&nbsp;<br>To lean more about Robyn Walser's work on the four components of anger and to purchase a self-directed, commitment and acceptance therapy based workbook on managing emotions and anger, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3H6QINY">https://bit.ly/3H6QINY</a></p> <p>To listen to Tarang Chawla's Imperfects episode about men's violence against women,&nbsp; follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3N4altS">https://bit.ly/3N4altS</a></p> <p>To listen to Tarang Chawla's podcast, There's No Place Like Home, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3H5w2Wy">https://bit.ly/3H5w2Wy</a><br><br>To learn more about the Oura Ring Hugh spoke about, follow this link: <a href="https://ouraring.com/">https://ouraring.com/</a></p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">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&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Bronte Campbell - Comparison, The Thief of Joy

<p>What if you were one of the best swimmers in the world, but you still couldn&rsquo;t beat your older sister? That&rsquo;s what Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell has been facing for most of her career with her sister, Cate Campbell.<br><br>In this Vulnerabilitea House, Bronte opens up about being at the top of the professional swimming world, but still living in someone&rsquo;s shadow. And how comparison stole much of the joy she might have otherwise felt. But she also describes how the perspective provided by her brother with Cerebral Palsy made her realise what&rsquo;s truly important.<br><br><br>To listen to Libby Trickett's Imperfects episode, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3MMGupL">https://bit.ly/3MMGupL</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Some Things We Wish We Knew Earlier

<p>This B-B-B-BONUS episode arrives thanks to Hugh - a man who claims to hate lists. At least he did until he saw a list called &ldquo;40 Things I Wish I&rsquo;d Known at 40&rdquo; (link below).<br><br>The list of things resonated with Hugh so much, that he sent it to Ryan and Josh and they decided to do an episode about it. This is that episode. It&rsquo;d be weird if it wasn&rsquo;t though wouldn&rsquo;t it?<br><br>There&rsquo;s no guest in this one, it&rsquo;s just Hugh, Ryan and Josh speaking about the things from the list that spoke to each of them most. <br><br>But we&rsquo;ll be back soon with a proper guest next episode!<br><br>To read the full list of 40 things from Robin Sharma, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Mzwcci">https://bit.ly/3Mzwcci</a><br>The list is originally from The Everyday Hero Manifesto, by Robin Sharma: <a href="http://bit.ly/3KCnYh7">http://bit.ly/3KCnYh7</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Ann Davidman - Should You Have Children?

<p>When Ryan spoke about his ongoing indecision surrounding whether or not he should have children (Episode: To Breed or Not To Breed - link below), it definitely struck a chord with a lot of people who could relate. One of those people was &ldquo;Parenthood Clarity Mentor&rdquo; Ann Davidman, who helps people all over the world to answer the question, &lsquo;Should I have children?&rsquo;<br><br>So, as a sort-of-follow-up episode, Ann joins Hugh, Ryan and Josh in the Academy of Imperfection to provide some much-needed guidance to anyone who is also stuck in the &lsquo;not-knowing&rsquo;!<br><br>Ann started her Parenthood Clarity Course in 1991 (link below) and it has helped thousands of parents and non-parents find the clarity they needed. So Ann certainly has some experience in the area.<br><br>To listen to Ryan's episode, To Breed or Not To Breed, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3Ko2N2p">http://bit.ly/3Ko2N2p</a></p> <p>To learn more about Ann Davidman, her work and her motherhood clarity course, follow this link: <a href="https://www.motherhoodisitforme.com/">https://www.motherhoodisitforme.com/</a></p> <p>To learn more about Ann's fatherhood clarity course, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/43fx7ok">http://bit.ly/43fx7ok</a></p> <p>To purchase the book, 'Motherhood Is It For Me?', by Ann Davidman &amp; Denise L Carlini, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3ZZmcMU">http://bit.ly/3ZZmcMU</a></p> <p>To read Ann's article in Vox, 'Should I have kids: 6 tips to help you decide if you want to start a family', follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3nXj9aF">http://bit.ly/3nXj9aF</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dilruk Jayasinha - When Drinking Stopped Being Funny

<p>Dil&rsquo;s rise from accountant, to one of Australia&rsquo;s most successful stand-up comedians is incredible. But what might be even incredible&hellip;er is how he was able to finally get sober after years of relying on alcohol.<br><br>In this vulnerable episode, Dil reveals to Hugh, Ryan and Josh what his life was like when his drinking was out of control, and how when he stopped, it forced him to change the way approached his work and his life.</p> <p><br>To purchase tickets to Dilruk's comedy show "Heart Stopper", follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3zqxaQE">https://bit.ly/3zqxaQE</a><br>To listen to Dilruk's podcast 'Fitbet' with Ben Lomas, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3znp2jV">http://bit.ly/3znp2jV</a><br>To listen to Dilruk's podcast, 'The Drivers Seat', follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3nsEwAb">http://bit.ly/3nsEwAb</a></p> <p>To listen to Dil phone into Hamish and Andy's radio show in 2010, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ZCw0fr">https://bit.ly/3ZCw0fr</a></p> <p>To watch the "Life Force" clip from Jonah Hill's documentary "Stutz"&nbsp; (full documentary available on Netflix), follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3U1BJKw">http://bit.ly/3U1BJKw</a></p> <p>For book recommendation 'The Tools' by Philip Stutz and Barry Michels, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3K4h8AJ">http://bit.ly/3K4h8AJ</a></p> <p>To learn more about Philip Stutz and his work, follow this link: <a href="https://www.thetoolsbook.com/">https://www.thetoolsbook.com/</a><br><br>To read the article Hugh mentions, 'Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health', follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U5zo1p">https://bit.ly/3U5zo1p</a></p> <p>For book recommendation, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3nFhZAr">http://bit.ly/3nFhZAr</a></p> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment.<br>This episode discusses alcohol abuse. If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol, or other drugs, you can access free, confidential, 24/7 support from Counselling Online. <a href="https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/">https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/</a><br></em><em data-stringify-type="italic">Alternatively, seek support from friends and family, your local doctor, therapist, AA Group, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.&nbsp;</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dr Emily - A Guide To Getting Therapy

<p>Dr Emily is back in the studio with Hugh, Ryan and Josh to deliver a slightly different, but extremely practical episode.<br><br>You may not be ready to see a therapist, but even the thought of it can be really overwhelming. Where do you start? Who&rsquo;s the right therapist for you? What even happens once you&rsquo;re in a therapy session? And which movies or TV shows get it right? <br><br>Dr Em guides us through all of that, which will hopefully help you in your journey to find the right therapy for you. Whether that be now or down the track.<br><br><br><strong>If you are thinking about seeking professional support, but are not sure where to start, try the below resources:&nbsp;</strong><br><br>To learn more about different types of mental health professionals and find services near you, visit Beyond Blue's Find a Mental Health Professional: <a href="http://bit.ly/3FMLyGs">http://bit.ly/3FMLyGs</a></p> <p>To learn more about what is Medicare rebatable, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3nbibXP">https://bit.ly/3nbibXP</a></p> <p>To learn more about counselling or to find a counsellor, visit The Australian Counselling Association: <a href="https://www.theaca.net.au/">https://www.theaca.net.au/</a></p> <p>Or, visit The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists: <a href="https://www.arcapregister.com.au/">https://www.arcapregister.com.au/</a></p> <p>To learn more about group therapy, visit Open Ground: <a href="https://www.openground.com.au/">https://www.openground.com.au/</a></p> <p>For self directed workbook recommendations try:</p> <ul> <li>The Mindful Self-Compassion : <a href="http://bit.ly/3Z6nsgE">http://bit.ly/3Z6nsgE</a></li> <li>The Mindful Way: <a href="http://bit.ly/3K3a6xb">http://bit.ly/3K3a6xb</a></li> <li>Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: <a href="http://bit.ly/3TBwYat">http://bit.ly/3TBwYat</a></li> </ul> <p><em data-stringify-type="italic">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&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Ben Crowe (Pt 2) - Now BE Your Inner Fan

<p>This Academy of Imperfection is a Part 2, or&hellip; addendum episode&hellip; with the phenom that is Ben Crowe! So, if you haven&rsquo;t heard Part 1, please listen to that one first by following the link below. <br><br>In this episode, Ben expands on what he said in Part 1 about listening to your inner fan rather than your inner critic. He guides Hugh, Ryan and Josh through some simple exercises where they access positive memories from their past, so they can reframe their belief system, that they&rsquo;re worthy of love and connection and belonging, and also worthy of having the courage to chase their dreams and goals. <br><br>These are exercises anyone can do - either during this episode, or even better, with Ben&rsquo;s MojoCrowe Mindset Course available at the link below.<br><br>To listen to part 1 of our chat with Ben, follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3Z0duNC">http://bit.ly/3Z0duNC</a></p> <p>To learn more about Ben Crowe, the Mojo Crowe app and course, follow this link: <a href="https://mojocrowe.com/">https://mojocrowe.com/</a></p> <p>To watch Ryan's short film, Loop Hole, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/42rAGr2">https://bit.ly/42rAGr2</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Ben Crowe (Pt 1) - Meet Your Inner Fan

<p>Ben Crowe is a huge part of our humble Imperfects history. Ben&rsquo;s first episode with us in 2021 continues to be one of our most listened to episodes, helping many of you, your friends and your family members.<br><br>Ben is back in the Academy of Imperfection (split over two episodes) to spread even more wisdom that he's accrued from decades of working with elite athletes at Nike and now at MojoCrowe. Ben&rsquo;s mission is simple yet powerful&hellip; be a good human-being first and a great athlete second. And the athletes he&rsquo;s helped reach their peak, including Ash Barty, Andre Agassi and Dustin Martin will attest to the amazing impact his tools can have on all of us. Because it's like Ben says, if you play, have fun and compete&hellip; you&rsquo;re an athlete.<br><br>Most of what Ben talks about in this 2-part Academy of Imperfection is available to you via his incredible Mojo Mindset Course and app.&nbsp;<br><br>To learn more about Ben, Mojocrowe and the app, follow this link: <a href="https://mojocrowe.com/">https://mojocrowe.com/</a></p> <p>To listen to Ben's season 3 Imperfects episode, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3MrxtRN">https://bit.ly/3MrxtRN</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>For book recommendation, 'The Top Five Regrets of The Dying, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/2FFejai">https://bit.ly/2FFejai</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Samuel Johnson - A Life of Vulnerability

<p>Most of us first met actor and writer Samuel Johnson - and his silky voice - when he burst onto our screens over 20 years ago in the iconic show, The Secret Life of Us. Since then Sam&rsquo;s experienced a lot of good times, but also some of the most challenging times any of us could imagine. <br><br>In this Vulnerabilitea House, Sam chooses to answer the card, &lsquo;What childhood challenges best prepared you for adulthood?&rsquo;. And he not only explains to Hugh, Ryan and Josh why he feels so passionately about the importance of vulnerability, but he also goes on to be vulnerable in ways that we can all benefit from. <br><br>Thank you, Sam.<br><br><br>To support Samuel's charity 'Love Your Sister' and purchase a copy of Dear Lover, please follow this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3J0ZWM8">http://bit.ly/3J0ZWM8</a></p> <p>To donate directly to Love Your Sister, please follow this link: <a href="https://www.loveyoursister.org/">https://www.loveyoursister.org/</a><br><br><br><em data-stringify-type="italic">This episode contains frequent references to suicide. If this topic sounds like it might be distressing for you to hear right now, we recommend skipping this one and coming back to it another time. The views and perspectives expressed in this episode come from our guests personal experience of suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please see a health care professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.<br><br>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment.&nbsp;</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Hugh's Special... Verrry Special

<p>A lil b-b-b-bonus ep to announce some exciting news...<br>Our very own Hugh van Cuylenburg has filmed and released his Resilience Project talk as a Special on Amazon Prime Video! It's called 'Hugh van Cuylenburg: G.E.M' and it's out now.<br>Hugh has been talking to people about Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness for a loooooong time, but now it's finally been filmed so everyone can watch it whenever they want. <br>Watch 'Hugh Van Cuylenburg: G.E.M'&nbsp; now on Prime Video, or listen to it on Audible.<br><br><br>For Hugh's thickening hair spray recommendation, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3STaa5N<br>For Hugh's volumizing hair powder recommendation, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3YpMCXl</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Chrissie Swan - Honesty

<p>A few years ago, Australian TV and radio legend Chrissie Swan decided to finally be honest with herself. She stopped doing the things she didn&rsquo;t want to do anymore, and started doing the things that made HER happy. <br><br>In this inspiring episode, Chrissie tells Hugh, Ryan and Josh how she was able to turn her life around and live as her true self. No more role-playing, just 100% Pure Swan.&nbsp;</p> <p><br>For book recommendation 'The 12 Hour Walk' by Collin Obrady, follow this link: http://bit.ly/3KELETB</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Season 5 Trailer

<p>It&rsquo;s Season 5 and oooooooooooh baby, are we excited!!! Yes we are. Why? Because everything&rsquo;s new BUT everything&rsquo;s also the same! Y&rsquo;know? Like when your fish and chip shop does a big renovation and you&rsquo;re really excited because the shop&rsquo;s all spiffy and new, but you&rsquo;re also really excited and relieved that they still have potato cakes and dim sims and prawn toast and all the stuff you liked last year. <br><br>So yeah it&rsquo;s kinda like that. Sort of.<br><br>Anyway, hi. We missed you.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Lael Stone - Take Care of Yourself

<p>Okay so quick brag&hellip; last year&rsquo;s episode with parenting expert Lael Stone was 2022&rsquo;s #1 Most Shared Episode on Apple Podcasts, which you can listen to at the link below. 💁&zwj;♀️<br><br>But now, Lael is back for a brand new b-b-b-bonus ep with Hugh, Ryan and Josh to talk all about YOU! Well&hellip; you and your kids and your loved ones and some other very shareable things that you might be verrrrrry interested in.<br><br>As your kids start a new year of school and you start a new year of&hellip; you&hellip; you might be a lil overwhelmed with&hellip; everything. But as Lael explains, self-care is important. Because when we&rsquo;re at our best, we bring the best version of ourselves to our family, friends and work. <br><br>Thanks Lael&hellip; we LOVE this one.<br><br><br>To listen to Lael's previous Imperfects episode, 'Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans' follow this link: <a href="https://apple.co/3HMCbH5">https://apple.co/3HMCbH5</a><br>To purchase Lael's book, follow this link: <a href="https://amzn.to/3WWCpRe">https://amzn.to/3WWCpRe</a><br>To learn more about Lael's work, follow this link: <a href="https://laelstone.com.au/">https://laelstone.com.au/</a><br>To watch Bluey episode, 'Facey Talk', on abc iview, follow this link: <a href="https://ab.co/3Yi5ojz">https://ab.co/3Yi5ojz</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

How (and Why) Ryan Dumped His iPhone

<p>Ryan loves his smart phone. Or at least, he used to.<br><br>Recently, he became fed up with it ruling his life. Endless scrolling, lost time, and just general bleh. So, three months ago he traded in his beloved iPhone for a not-so-smart flip phone - which he affectionately refers to as his &lsquo;SmugPhone&rsquo;.<br><br>In this b-b-b-bonus episode, Ryan talks Hugh and Josh through every aspect of his smug journey so far:<br><br>- Why he gave up his iPhone<br>- How it&rsquo;s going - pros and cons<br>- What&rsquo;s his actual set up (how YOU can do it too!)<br>- His fantasy phone/device that doesn&rsquo;t exist&hellip; YET<br><br>If you&rsquo;ve been spending too much time on your phone, this could be the episode that inspires you to make a change as well.<br><br>For more information, or to purchase the Nokia 2720 Flip, follow this link: <a href="https://nokia.ly/3WyNnMU">https://nokia.ly/3WyNnMU</a><br><br>Update* Ryan is now using Opel Mobile's Touch Flip which can be purchased via this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3GUSd0K">https://bit.ly/3GUSd0K</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House

<p>Well&hellip; it doesn&rsquo;t get more exclusive than this!<br><br>During the busiest time of his year, Santa Claus has been kind enough to join Hugh, Ryan and Josh in the Imperfects studio, so he can enter The Vulnerabilitea House.<br><br>Despite some issues with parking his sleigh and some disruptive reindeers during the recording of this episode, Santa still manages to answer all three of the cards he pulls from the Vulnerabilitea House deck.<br><br>It&rsquo;s safe to say that this is not our normal type of Imperfects episode. Obviously. But we couldn&rsquo;t be more thankful to Glenn Robbins for making this interview happen.<br><br>All the money we make from ads in this episode will be donated directly to ASHA to help the incomparable Dr Kiran Martin (former guest) provide essential medical care to the millions of poverty-stricken people currently living in the slums of Delhi. To learn more or donate to this incredible organisation, follow this link&hellip; <a href="https://asha-india.org/">https://asha-india.org</a><br><br>Merry Everything to you all! See you in 2023!<br><br>To listen to Glenn Robbin's Imperfects episode, follow this link: <a href="https://apple.co/3G0mBI5">https://apple.co/3G0mBI5</a><br>To listen to Glenn's podcast, Somehow Related with Dave O'Neil &amp; Glenn Robbins, follow this link: <a href="https://apple.co/3FXxZUZ">https://apple.co/3FXxZUZ</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Hugh van Cuylenburg - Ageing, and Other Reflections

<p>In this third of three b-b-b-bonus episodes, Hugh enters the Vulnerabilitea House and answers the question, &lsquo;What do you see when you look in the mirror?&rsquo;</p> <p>For the first time in Hugh&rsquo;s life, he doesn't see a young man reflected back at him, and he generously tells Ryan and Josh how this is effecting him.</p> <p>How do we feel when we realise we&rsquo;re not &ldquo;young&rdquo; anymore? It really is the age-old question isn&rsquo;t it?</p> <p>P.S. Keep an eye out for a very special Christmas episode next week!!! You won&rsquo;t believe who our final guest of the year is!! Although, your kids will definitely believe it. 😉</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Josh van Cuylenburg - How to Defeat Envy

<p>In yet another b-b-b-bonus episode, it&rsquo;s Josh&rsquo;s turn to draw from the deck Vulnerabilitea House cards.</p> <p>And in doing so he shares his struggle with envy and jealousy amongst his successful friends, but also how it&rsquo;s changed for him in recent years. And why.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Esther Perel - Let's Be Better Lovers

<p>If there&rsquo;s such thing as a b-b-b-bonus B-B-B-BONUS ep, this is it.</p> <p>Psychotherapist Esther Perel is THE woman to turn to for relationship advice - IYKYK! Her two TED talks have been viewed over sixty million times, she&rsquo;s written two books that have both been featured on the New York Times Bestseller list, and her intimate podcasts with real people in real counselling sessions have positively changed the relationships of millions of couples - including ours.</p> <p>In this Academy of Imperfection, among other things, Esther tells Ryan and Josh (Hugh was sadly sick) why no relationship or partner is perfect, and to expect anything different is at our own peril.</p> <p>Whether you&rsquo;re already in a relationship or currently looking for a partner, YOU WILL ABSOLUTELY LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS EP! Pinky promise.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Esther Perel and her work, follow this link: www.estherperel.com</p> <p>To listen to Esther's podcasts, Where Should We Begin and How's Work with Esther Perel, follow this link: https://www.estherperel.com/podcast</p> <p>To purchase Esther's card game, Where Should We Begin, A Game of Stories, follow this link: https://www.estherperel.com/australia2022</p> <p>For tickets and tour information for Esther's remaining Australian shows, visit: www.tegdainty.com</p> <p>For book recommendation The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3gHVNCH</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Ryan Shelton - To breed, or not to breed

<p>Teeeeechnically the season is over&hellip; but who cares about rules when you&rsquo;ve got three hosts who eat rules for breakfast!</p> <p>Hugh, Ryan and Josh have decided to add three B-B-B-BONUS Vulnerabilitea House episodes to the end of the season!</p> <p>To kick things off, Ryan answers the question: What parts of ageing scare you most?</p> <p>Ryan goes on to share something big that&rsquo;s been on his mind recently - whether or not he should have children - and his fear around making a decision that he may regret later in life.</p> <p>Next time it&rsquo;s Josh&rsquo;s turn, as he picks a card for another special Vulnerabilitea House.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For book recommendation, Embracing Uncertainty, by Susan Jeffers, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3AOkSCN</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Nedd Brockmann - The Man, The Myth, The Neddgend

<p>If you look up &lsquo;Nedd Brockmann&rsquo; in the dictionary you won&rsquo;t find anything because it&rsquo;s a proper noun. But if you google &lsquo;Nedd Brockmann&rsquo;, you&rsquo;ll see the true meaning of &lsquo;legendary&rsquo;.</p> <p>For 46 days in 2022, Nedd ran 100km a day from Cottesloe Beach to Bondi Beach, literally RUNNING ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.</p> <p>Why? That&rsquo;s the best part. Nedd (23!) not only wanted to raise $1m for homelessness (it&rsquo;s currently at $2.5m - link below to donate), but he also wanted to inspire people and show them they&rsquo;re more capable than they think they are.</p> <p>But as Nedd explains to a stunned Hugh, Ryan and Josh, this superhuman feat came at great cost to Nedd&rsquo;s physical and mental health.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To donate to We Are Mobilise for Nedd's Record Run, please follow this link: https://www.neddsrecordrun.com/</p> <p>To learn more about the charity group We Are Mobilise, follow this link: https://wearemobilise.com/</p> <p>To listen to our episode with Harry Garside, follow this link: https://apple.co/3UNSzMy</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dr Emily - Lonely? You're Not Alone

<p>Dr Emily is back with Hugh, Ryan and Josh for the final Emisode of the year, and she&rsquo;s chosen to talk about something we can all relate to in one way or another&hellip; loneliness.</p> <p>In reflecting on last year&rsquo;s raw episode with Christian O&rsquo;Connell (link below), Dr Emily deep-dives into the many facets of loneliness.</p> <p>- Why do we feel lonely?</p> <p>- How do we handle our own loneliness?</p> <p>- What can we do to help others who feel lonely?</p> <p>The holiday season is approaching, which for some of us signals a happy time spent with the people we love. However for many of us, it can highlight feelings of loneliness. But like anything, the more we understand it, the more we can help ourselves and each other.</p> <p>As always, Dr Emily is here to help.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To listen to Christian O'Connell's Imperfects episode, follow this link: <a href="https://apple.co/3TxWonu">https://apple.co/3TxWonu</a><br><br><br><em data-stringify-type="italic">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&rsquo;re struggling, please see a health care professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</em></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

A DARN GOSH BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

<p>We&rsquo;re doing it. Well&hellip; there&rsquo;s no turning back now.</p> <p>Hugh, Ryan and Josh are going live on tour around the country with a stage show that they promise will be some of the most imperfect shows they&rsquo;ve ever done. Live. Uncut. 100% guaranteed imperfection!</p> <p>The Imperfects&hellip; LIVE ON STAGE in 2023</p> <p>Special pre-sale tickets available from November 11-14 2022</p> <p>Tickets available from livenation.com.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Kate Reid (Pt 2) - The Life-Saving Croissant

<p>If you haven't heard Part 1 of our chat with Lune founder and master-baker, Kate Reid, we recommend you do that first. Because this episode, the sequel in our Croissantology, continues Kate's miraculous story as she attempts to overcome an eating disorder that forced her to leave her dream career in Formula 1.</p> <p>Here, Kate explains how she did that by going all in on creating the "perfect" croissant. And how that croissant launched a new pastry obsession for Melbournians, which eventually led to the pastry empire that is now Lune.</p> <p>This inspiring story is one of hope and resilience and... well, it will make you want a croissant... desperately.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To purchase Kate's new cook book, 'Lune, Crossiants All Day, All Night' follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Nlp0z5</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder or body image issues, The Butterfly Foundation is a fantastic resource and support. Please follow this link: butterfly.org.au</p> <p>For family and carer support, and to learn more about the organisation Hugh spoke about in part 1, contact Eating Disorders Families Australia, or follow this link: edfa.org.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Kate Reid (Pt 1) - The Impossibility of Perfection

<p>Lune is highly regarded as the most respected patisserie in Australia. The New York Times even called the Lune croissant the best in the world. And the woman behind it all is Kate Reid, a former Aerospace Engineer at the Williams F1 Team in the UK.</p> <p>Kate&rsquo;s story has to be heard to be believed. It&rsquo;s so epic, we had to break it into 2 parts.</p> <p>In Part 1, Kate talks about her time at Williams, and generously shares her struggles with anorexia, which eventually forced her to end her F1 dream and return home to Australia for her recovery.</p> <p>In Part 2, Kate tells the inspiring story of how she created Lune Croissanterie, and how she&rsquo;s learned to embrace the fact that her world-renowned croissant will never be perfect.</p> <p>JUST. LIKE. US.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To purchase Kate's new cook book, 'Lune, Crossiants All Day, All Night' follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Nlp0z5</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you or someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder or body image issues, The Butterfly Foundation is a fantastic resource and support. Please follow this link: butterfly.org.au</p> <p>For family and carer support, and to learn more about the organisation Hugh spoke about in the episode contact Eating Disorders Families Australia, or follow this link: edfa.org.au</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Oliver Burkeman - The JOY of Missing Out

<p>4000 weeks. Like it or not, that&rsquo;s (approximately) the average length of a human life. And while we intend to use that time wisely, and do all the things we care about, we often find ourselves doing the opposite.</p> <p>In this episode, UK author Oliver Burkeman tells us how to focus on the things that REALLY matter, rather than filling our time with the not-so-important things. Pulling from his best-selling (and incredible) book, Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals, Oliver is this week&rsquo;s lecturer in The Academy of Imperfection.</p> <p>For Josh and Ryan, this book has already changed the way they are approaching their own 4000 weeks, and after hearing this episode, they hope you will also embrace your limitations and accept all the things you simply don't have time to do - no matter how much you think you want to do them.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Oliver's work and to subscribe to his newsletter, The Imperfectionist, follow this link: www.oliverburkeman.com</p> <p>To purchase Oliver's Book, 4000 Weeks, Time and How to Use It (the Australian release), follow this link: https://bit.ly/3F6AsMM</p> <p>For productivity app recommendation 'Things 3', follow this link: https://apple.co/3THRVjn</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Linda Marigliano - Strict Parents &amp; Being a ‘Good Girl’

<p>As a DJ, TV presenter, award-winning podcaster and Triple J royalty, Linda Marigliano has had a big career and spoken to some of the biggest artists of all time. And now she joins Hugh, Ryan and Josh in The Vulnerabilitea House.</p> <p>Linda talks about her life growing up as the child of an Italian father and Chinese mother, and explains about how the criticism she received from her mother made her feel about herself - both then and now.</p> <p>Oh, and there&rsquo;s some very practical advice on nose-hair trimming, thanks to Linda&rsquo;s Mum, Janet.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To listen to Linda's podcast, 'Tough Love', follow this link: https://apple.co/3EGNIrg</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Dr Kiran Martin - Truth, Leadership &amp; Gratitude

<p>After listening to this Academy of Imperfection, you&rsquo;ll no doubt be heartily agreeing with Hugh, who introduces Dr Kiran Martin as the most impressive person he&rsquo;s ever met.</p> <p>Over 30 years after jumping the fence to get inside a slum in Delhi so she could help treat the people in need, Dr Kiran now runs ASHA, an organisation she created that has helped over 900,000 people in over 100 slums across India. And counting!</p> <p>This is the story behind ASHA. And well&hellip; it&rsquo;s incredible.</p> <p>But as this is an Academy, you will also learn things! Later in the episode, Dr Kiran shares her values around leadership and gratitude and explains the impact we can all have, when we simply &ldquo;insist on the truth&rdquo;.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more about Asha and to donate, follow this link: https://asha-india.org/</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>