The Imperfects
Episodes
Martin "Rac" Heppell - The other F word... FAILURE
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all fail. All of us. Why? Because we’re all imperfect. And no one talks about failure more passionately than The Resilience Project’s o...
Libby Trickett - When is Enough, Enough?
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australia has had a LOT of success in the Olympic Swimming Pool. That’s an understatement. But one of our most successful and loved Olympians of...
Dr Emily - The (pesky) Hedonistic Treadmill
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Emily is back to help us all! Reflecting on our episode with Olympic BMX rider, Sam Willoughby from Season 2, Dr Emily talks us through the ...
Glenn Robbins - Listening to the Voice in Your Head
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For over 30 years, Glenn Robbins has been one of the funniest and most loved performers in Australia. From The Comedy Company and Kath & Kim, to T...
Lael Stone - Creating Emotionally Intelligent Humans
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of her own child, Lael Stone “works for the kids”. But while Lael is technically a therapist who supports parents in understa...
Harry Garside - A Boxer Who Dares To Be Different
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Garside is an Australian boxer who won bronze at the Tokyo Olympics - the first Olympic medal in boxing for Australia in 33 years. But to simply...
Dr Emily - Truth vs Harmony
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Emisode, Dr Emily returns to talk about a topic that is VERRRRRY close to the bones of Ryan, Hugh and Josh. The ongoing battle of Truth vs Har...
Max Gawn - The Comment That Changed Everything
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big episode. HUGE episode in fact. Especially for Ryan. Ryan has been a long-suffering/recent-celebrating supporter of the Melbourne Demons his entire...
Tarang Chawla - Men Talking About Men’s Violence
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We seriously hope you listen to this one. I mean, obviously we hope you listen to all our episodes but THIS ONE... well, we reckon this one’s im...
Narelda Jacobs - Being True To You
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that TV journalist and proud indigenous woman Narelda Jacobs has a perfect life. She’s the co-host of Studio 10, makes regular a...
Dr Emily - Managing a Panic Attack
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Dr Emily, our very own... PSYCHOLOGIST! Reflecting on the recent episode with Luke McGregor, in this episode Dr Emily talks about pani...
Oliver Twist - Where is Home?
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Originally from Rwanda, stand-up comedian Oliver Twist spent 14 years in a Malawi refugee camp before finally arriving in Ipswich, Queensland with his...
Kemi Nekvapil - How to Live a Life Without Apology
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, so get this...not only is Kemi Nekvapil an author, speaker and coach, but she was trained by Brené Brown. Yuh. THE Brené Brown. As...
Luke McGregor - Being Funny And Having Panic Attacks
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like all of us, Luke McGregor is imperfect. From his challenging childhood at home and school, to his crippling panic attacks on stage as a stand-up c...
We Need to Talk - Hugh checks in with Ryan & Josh after a big month
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
B-B-B-BONUS EP!!! After what has been a very vulnerable month for The Imperfects, Hugh wanted to check in with Ryan and Josh to see how they’re ...
Introducing Dr Emily… PSYCHOLOGIST!!!
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Please welcome the newest member of The Imperfects family... our resident psychologist, Dr Emily! Dr Emily recently joined The Imperfects behind the s...
Hamish Blake - Let's Talk About Self-Doubt
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hamish Blake is a very funny man. No surprises there. But as it turns out, Hamish Blake is also a man who experiences self-doubt. Hmm, SOME surprises ...
Johann Hari - Why You Can't Pay Attention
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can all feel it. And unfortunately, it’s getting worse. Paying attention and properly focussing these days is getting harder and harder. And ...
Kate Langbroek - Love Story
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Langbroek, in our humble opinion, is a very special person and we absolutely love her. Kate has experienced decades of success on Australian TV a...
Season 4 Trailer
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back... for a warm up ep... and as you’ll soon hear... we’re properly professional now! Not because of the three of us, becaus...
Georgia & Hugh
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this extremely special episode, Hugh reads the opening chapter from his second book, ‘Let Go’ to his younger sister (and Josh’s o...
Almost end of year wrap - (Part 2)
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Part 1 wouldn't be complete without a Part 2. So here it is... wrapping up the wrap up! After Hugh kicked things off with a beautiful bang in ...
Almost end of year wrap - (Part 1)
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had to split our "End of Year Wrap" into 2 parts because of what came up in this ep. Without wanting to spoil it, it's yet another example of what ...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Peter Helliar
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it’s TV, film, stand-up comedy, radio, books, podcasts... or... Straughanie, Peter “Pete” Helliar has been making us laugh f...
Your Non-Free Gift! (Unannounced Surprise Podcast Episode)
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We have something special for you. Okay fine... it MAY be merchandise. Fine, you twisted our arm... it IS merchandise. But GOOD merchandise!...
The Academy of Imperfection - Jeff Warren
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may have an image of what a “meditation teacher” sounds like. Whatever you’re thinking of, we’re pretty sure you’re ...
The Dyl & Friends crossover episode
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve been big fans of the Dyl & Friends podcast for a long time now. We love everything about the former AFL footballer and host of the Dyl...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Dr Yves Rees
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Dr Yves Rees into The Vulnerabilitea House. One morning, in a hotel room in Canada, aged 30, Yves had a life changing ep...
Becky Lucas - The power of laughter
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the podcast we talk to Australian comedian Becky Lucas. Becky has written a book -Acknowledgements, and as you will hea...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Martin Heppell
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is no one else in the world quite like our guest this week. For years people kept telling Hugh he needed to bring on a new presenter to me...
The Academy Of Imperfection - Daniel Ellenberg
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to learn? Us too. In The Academy of Imperfection this week, imperfect students Hugh, Ryan and Josh speak with American psychologist, leadership ...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Josh Van Cuylenburg
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Two episodes in a week, what is going on? Well, it's another Vulnerabilitea House that's what. This week it's Josh's turn. Lockdown rules meant this t...
Just The Three Of Us (a bonus snap podcast because we needed a chat)
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning, it was novel. A change of pace. A good excuse to bake our own bread and believe that “we’ll always bake our own bread fr...
Travis Boak - Dealing with trauma
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Boak is one of the best footballers in the country. At age 33, he is showing no signs of slowing down, in fact many believe he is just getting ...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Ryan Shelton
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thirsty? How about a nice cup of Vulnerabilitea from The Vulnerabilitea House? Join Hugh and Josh as they listen to co-host Ryan Shelton pick a card a...
The Academy of Imperfection - Dr Billy Garvey, Paediatrician
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Go get your pens and notebooks everyone! In this edition of The Academy of Imperfection, students Hugh, Ryan, Josh sit down with famed paediatrician, ...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Hugh van Cuylenburg... Round 2
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our very own Hugh van Cuylenburg is back in the hotseat for a second round in the Vulnerabilitea House! And guys... wowee. Potentially inspired by the...
Christian O'Connell - Breakfast Radio, panic attacks & starting afresh
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of 2018, Christian O'Connell was the host of the number one breakfast radio show in England, he averaged over 2 million listeners a d...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Missy Higgins
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare yourself for a very different episode of The Vulnerabilitea House (for a few reasons): We welcome our first guest... MISSY HIGGINS IS BACK ON...
The Academy of Imperfection - James Victore
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Academy of Imperfection - a conversational lecture series that features guest lecturers talking with students Hugh, Ryan, Josh and...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Josh van Cuylenburg
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back in The Vulnerabilitea House! This time it’s Josh van Cuylenburg. The proven question-ASKER, becomes a first-time question-ANSWE...
Jamila Rizvi - Living with the effects of a brain tumor
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jamila Rizvi is a writer/author, journalist, commentator, change advocate, feminist and all round wonderful human being.In 2018 Jamila was met with ho...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Ryan Shelton
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we return to The Vulnerabilitea House, and this time its Ryan Shelton's turn. The Vulnerabilitea House, is a new style of epi...
The Academy of Imperfection - Ben Crowe
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Academy of Imperfection! Presented by The Imperfects, this new series of conversational lectures will feature...
The Vulnerabilitea House - Hugh van Cuylenburg
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most hyped pun in podcasting, well, sort of... This is a new style of episode from The Imperfects, something a bit shorter than normal, which we&r...
Rick Davies - Living with OCD
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best known for his role as ‘Jimmy’ on TV show, Offspring, actor Rick Davies doesn’t remember a time in his life without Obsessive Co...
Trailer - Season 3
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for what they “promise” will be the biggest year yet for The Imperfects, Hugh, Ryan and Josh catch up for a short warm-up e...
Steph Claire Smith - Body Image, Modelling & Instagram
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Claire Smith is one of Australia's most successful models. She rose to fame as the Instagram 'it girl' and has managed to transform this fame in...
Will McMahon - Depression & High School Expectations
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2019 Will McMahon and Woody Whitelaw (of Will & Woody fame) released the video, "Best Mates Sit Down For A Heart To Heart About Depression". If...
Sam Willoughby - The Tragic Injury That Changed His Life
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Hugh chats with Australian BMX racer, world champion, multi-Olympian, Sam Willoughby. In 2016, Sam experienced a life-ch...
Steen Raskopoulos - Comedy & Depression
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to the wonderful Australian comedian, actor and improviser Steen Raskopoulos. Over the past 8 years Steen Raskopoulos has enjoyed a ...
Catriona Bisset - Exercise, Anxiety & Female Empowerment
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Australian athlete, the incredible Catriona Bisset. Catriona talks candidly of her unconventional...almost unintentional journey ...
Johann Hari - The Importance of Connection
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of season two, Hugh chats with international best-selling author, Johann Hari. For those of you who listened to season one, you w...
Trailer - Season 2
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh and Ryan take a quick look at season two of The Imperfects. With guests like Johann Hari, Steen Raskopolous and Catriona Bisset (plus many more),...
Penny Moodie - Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - It's often quoted yet misunderstood. In this special bonus ep, Hugh talks to Penny Moodie about what living with...
Coronavirus & our mental health
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A different episode for very different times. In this special episode, Ryan & Hugh take a break from our standard format to discuss some tools &am...
Ryan Shelton - Shame, Jealousy & Purpose
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This special, end-of-season episode sees co-host Ryan Shelton step into the interviewee's chair. Ryan talks about his bold career ambitions, and the c...
Clare Bowditch - Music, Panic Attacks & Body Image
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Hugh has an incredibly moving chat with the wonderful Clare Bowditch. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, ...
Georgie Gardner - Parenting & Living in the Spotlight
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh sits down for a fascinating chat with Georgie Gardner, host of The Today Show. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental healt...
Erin Deering - How Money Doesn't Always Make You Happy
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Imperfects, Hugh sits down with Erin Deering. Erin is the co-founder of Australian swimwear company Triangl. If this episo...
Jack Watts - Anxiety, Pressure in Football and Mistakes
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Imperfects, Hugh sits down with Australian rules Footballer Jack Watts, who talks openly of his biggest mistakes and the pressu...
Missy Higgins - Quitting Music, Depression & Connection
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of The Imperfects, Hugh chats with Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, who makes herself vulnerable in a way she never h...
An introduction
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Resilience Project's Hugh van Cuylenburg chats to a variety of interesting people, sharing their struggles and imperfections. Hugh and Ryan Shelto...