Imperfect Love
Episodes
PTSD and Children: Supportive Insights for Parents with Expert Jolene Philo
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PTSD and children—it’s a critical topic. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) is increasingly common in our challenging world, and while it’s o...
Motherhood Matters! Empowering and Uplifting Self-Care Tips for Moms with Expert Dayna M. Kurtz, LCSW
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, millions of women struggle in their new (or existing) roles as mothers. No matter how much a woman desires to be a mother, the journey of m...
Motherhood is Beautiful and Hard! From Managing Stress to Post-Partum Depression, Dive Into Powerful Self-Care Tips with Expert Tracy Gold
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Motherhood is wonderful, yet, as any mom can tell you, it’s not always sunshine, roses, and smiles. From the challenges of physiological changes, se...
Break Free of Stress and Burnout Using the Power of Mindful Intention with Expert Chantay Golson
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of endless chaos? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Exhausted? If you're nodding along, you're likely feeling the effects of the hustle culture....
Manipulators and Predators are Everywhere! Discover How to Spot Red Flags and Heal from Manipulation!
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manipulators and predators are everywhere! Unfortunately, most of us have found ourselves in the hands of a manipulator at least once in our lives. We...
Free Yourself By Releasing The Burden Of Shame And Guilt With Expert Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often believe that shaming messages don't affect us, but from my experience, the effects of shamed-based culture or upbringing can be exceedingly h...
Love, Loss, and Grieving: Getting Stuck, Moving Forward, and Letting Go with Expert Mark Ed
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LOVE is the greatest gift we are ever given. It brings us purpose, joy, connection, and life itself. Yet because we love, we also open ourselves up to...
Heal From Betrayal Via Gentle Self-Love With Award-Winning Expert Noah benShea
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We want to believe that love will last forever, and perhaps it does. Yet, as imperfect humans, we sometimes let down others—and even ourselves—in ...
THE CURE FOR ECO-ANXIETY! Discover Simple Tips to Create Inner Peace and Lasting Change with Expert Laura Paskus
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eco-anxiety is on the rise. We see and feel the effects of climate change at every turn. From natural disasters to increasingly unpredictable weather ...
Lasting Love: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Relationships with Expert Myrna Haskell
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Real love takes work! It's easy to believe that healthy relationships should "just happen." Our happily-ever-after fairy tales perpetuate the myth tha...
Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? Filled with Self-Doubt? Discover Empowering Tips for Embracing Self-Worth with Expert Linda Sanderville
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome haunts many of us. For those who suffer from this self-defeating dynamic, I've found that feelings of being an imposter stay entrenc...
Feeling Powerless? Create BIG Changes in Your World via Small Acts of Kindness with Expert Magali Limeta
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stressed and powerless in today's chaotic world? At every turn, we are faced with important concerns: political turmoil, global warming, envir...
Unhealthy Food Habits? Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change with Nutrition Expert Eydie Desser
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your eating habits bringing you down? We often believe that what we eat has little, if any, impact on our psychological health. Especially when we...
Reduce Stress! Create Balance! Optimize Your Emotional and Physical Wellbeing with Somatic Expert Dr. Amy Wheeler
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for an antidote to stress? If you feel constantly out of balance, anxious, or stressed, you're not alone. When life feels challenging or unhea...
Simple Steps to Lasting Joy with Expert Lisa McCourt
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are often expected to stay happy—to be cheery and upbeat no matter what is going on in our lives. As a result of this unreasonable expectation, m...
Create a NEW Experience of Love and Relationship by Healing Your Inner Child with Expert Rebeccah Silence
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a prisoner of your past? Is it possible to access your inner child to heal the wounds that keep you stuck? Can intergenerational patterns of v...
Embrace Your Perfectly Imperfect Self with Body Positivity Expert Emily Lauren Dick
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure to look perfect--and be perfect--is exhausting and expensive on many levels. In the quest to live up to impossibly high beauty standards,...
You Are Enough! You Do Enough! You Have Enough! The Upside of Inner Contentment! with Expert Sheridan Stewart
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We often have scripts running in our heads that tell us we should be more, do more, and obtain more. These inner narratives work against us, feeding a...
Sensitivity as a Superpower! Tips for Mindfully Embracing Sensitivity with Expert Rebecca Strong, Writer, Singer, and HSP!
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a sensitive person, you may have been told that you are the problem—that if only you weren't "so sensitive," everything would be okay. You...
Boosting Your Body Image and Eating Habits with Expert Bri DeRosa
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Body image. Food. Perfectionism. The relationships we have with our bodies and the food we eat are shaped by factors such as childhood environments an...
Manifest Incredible Abundance with Expert Jessica Lancaster
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manifesting! This singular word is magical to some and cringe-worthy to others. Yet, when manifesting is mindfully embraced, it can become a powerful ...
How Insecure Attachment Feeds Unhealthy Behaviors with Expert Jasmine Alexander, Registered Clinical Counselor
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People-pleasing tendencies tend to begin in early childhood and often stem from insecure attachment. From childhood forward, we often learn to please ...
The Wild, Wonderful World of Imperfect Parenting with Expert Heather Aranda, Mother of Eight
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Balancing family, marriage, work, and at least a touch of self-care isn't easy. Sometimes, the harder we strive to get it all done perfectly, the more...
Crafting Healthy Friendships at Every Stage in Life with Expert Jessica Speer
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy friendships are food for the soul. Indeed, the best relationships are rooted in mutual kindness, honesty, and respect. With loneliness at epid...
Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Special Needs! Strength-Based Tips for Fostering Healthy Family Time with Expert Bri DeRosa
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Neurodiversity—the idea that each person experiences and interacts with the world around them in different ways—is a truly empowering concept. Whe...
Nurturing Sisterhood: Keys to Connecting with Sisters of the Soul and Heart with Experts Sabrina and Eunice Moyle
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The power of sisterhood can be amazing despite—and sometimes because of—the imperfections each person brings to the relationship. When sisters uni...
Fostering Healthy Boundaries and Empowerment with Expert June Smalls
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the norms that push people-pleasing behaviors to the influences of patriarchal households, it's easy to end up feeling small and boundaryless. In...
The Huge Upsides of Domestically Committed Fatherhood with Expert Tim J. Myers
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for ways to create equality and balance at home? It’s exhausting when household responsibilities aren’t divvied up fairly. Even in today’...
REAL Family is Made, Not Born! From Attachment to Self-Care, Expert Dr. Denise Wagner Offers Top Tips on Parenting and Adoption!
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often believe that families are based on shared genes—that biology itself creates family. Yet in my professional and personal experience, I've su...
Discover and Live Your Passion with the Power of Your Inner Self with Wellness Expert Andrea Menard
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover your power, joy, and purpose! If we let others’ expectations dictate our lives, we run the risk of never discovering our true purpose. When...
Plagued by Self-Doubt, Anxiety, or Panic Attacks? Free Yourself from Fear with Expert Dr. Friedemann Schaub
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety. It's a powerful force that can take hold of us and control every aspect of our lives. Anxiety, which is a form of fear, can be very sneaky. I...
An Inside Look at the Highs and Lows of Chronic Depression with Expert Owen Dara
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love. Music. Passion. Creative Genius. Chronic Depression. Success. Those who live with chronic depression are often deeply misunderstood. Recent rese...
Get Unstuck! Discover How to Live Your Best, Imperfect Life with Expert Arash Farzaneh
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often have secret dreams that we want to pursue but are fearful taking the next step. All too often, we find ourselves on a path in life that other...
DISCOVER THE JOY FACTOR! Foster Well-Being Using the Art of Summoning Joy with Expert Ari Honarvar
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the Joy Factor! Boost your mental health and improve your resilience through the practice of summoning joy. The negativity bias—the n...
Empowering Tips for Parents Facing Stress and Overwhelm with Expert Maggie Stevens
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parenting is challenging, and as hard as we try to avoid making mistakes, we muck it up sometimes. Even when our hearts are in the right place, it’s...
11 Powerful Tips for Freeing Yourself from Toxic Positivity
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toxic positivity can erode our mental, emotional, and physical health. When we feel forced to appear happy, even when we're exhausted, sad, or crumbli...
Improving Well-Being and Work-Life Balance by Embracing Creativity with Expert Dr. Vanessa S. O'Neal
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy to get out of balance. All too often we get stuck in a cycle of giving too much to work, family, and necessary tasks with no true way to rel...
Creating Perfectly Imperfect Sex and Intimacy
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sex and sexual intimacy can bring couples together or tear them apart. Our sex lives are rarely perfect, but, as imperfect humans, we often feel anxio...
Overcoming Fear of Failure with Expert Dr. Shelley Davidow
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Afraid of failure? Tired of not getting it "right"? The idea of failure looms dark and large in our heads and hearts. We tend to avoid failure at any ...
The Painful Truth of the "Perfect" Narcissist
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists! Given the masks they wear, you often can't spot a narcissist until you're knee-deep in the relationship. Sadly, a relationship with a tru...
How to Tame Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Obsessive Thoughts with Expert Dr. David Hanscom
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, or obsessive thoughts, you're not alone! Anxiety can get the better of us and lead to downward spiral...
Healing from the Deep Pain of Emotional and Physical Betrayal
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Betrayal takes many forms, but all of them can be exceedingly painful. Sadly, we are sometimes betrayed by the very people we count on most to love us...
Creating a Sacred Space for Self-Care, Sanity, and Imperfect Love with Expert Erika Kotite
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life isn't perfect, and sometimes we get lost along the way--or never had the opportunity to find our authentic selves. This uplifting episode is devo...