

The Imperfects
Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
We’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talks to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.
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Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 39min
Elizabeth Day - The Me-est Version Of Me
Author and podcaster Elizabeth Day opens up about her journey through infertility and IVF, the role of exercise in self-connection, and bonding over reality TV. The conversation is filled with vulnerability, love, and a lot of chat. A must-listen episode from 'The Imperfects' podcast.

Mar 27, 2024 • 19min
IMPERFIX: Truth vs Harmony with Dr Em
Dr Em, an expert in Truth vs Harmony, discusses the battle between living truthfully or harmoniously. The podcast explores the impact on individuals and relationships, highlighting the importance of balance, assertiveness, and authenticity. Emphasizing the challenges faced by chronic people-pleasers and the power of speaking truth in relationships.

Mar 24, 2024 • 57min
Gary Barlow - The Pain Behind The Pleasure
Gary Barlow opens up about fame, jealousy with Robbie Williams, disordered eating, and the loss of his daughter. Reflects on happiness reuniting with bandmates and the emotional connection in music.

Mar 20, 2024 • 15min
IMPERFIX: Christian O'Connell's Panic Attacks
Explore Christian O'Connell's struggle with panic attacks, societal pressure, and seeking help. Learn about the toll of anxiety, the journey to rebuild his life, and the importance of sharing personal struggles for healing and empowerment.

Mar 17, 2024 • 1h 23min
Dr Emily - Social Anxiety, They’ve Got It Too
The podcast episode discusses social anxiety and how everyone experiences it at some point. Dr. Emily explores the fear of negative evaluation, safety behaviors, and navigating social interactions. The hosts share personal experiences and strategies for managing social anxiety without relying on alcohol.

Mar 13, 2024 • 16min
IMPERFIX: Kate Langbroek on The Risks of Love
Kate Langbroek, in our humble opinion, is a very special person. We absolutely love her, and we’re clearly not alone. Kate, has experienced decades of success on Australian TV and radio - whether it was every Wednesday night on The Panel; with her mate Hughesy on the radio; or in countless podcasts, and radio shows since. On this episode of The Imperfix, we revisit, when in 2022, Kate generously shared with us what it was like when her eldest son Lewis was diagnosed with Leukaemia, and how it impacted her life and her family - then and now. To hear the full episode with Kate, follow this link https://apple.co/4fy5o84 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 31min
Adam Grant - The Potential of Your Potential
In this podcast, Adam Grant covers embracing imperfections, imposter syndrome, and the creative force of procrastination. He also shares lessons from his junior olympic diving career and even performs a magic trick. The episode explores hidden potential, overcoming self-doubt, and the feeling of 'languishing'. Recommended books and articles are also mentioned for further exploration.

Mar 6, 2024 • 19min
IMPERFIX: Ben Crowe's Purpose
Ben Crowe joins the hosts to explore the concept of defining purpose, discussing the importance of purpose in shaping everyday life. They also delve into the journey of discovering self-worth, the transformative power of purpose, and finding meaning through dark moments and personal growth.

Mar 3, 2024 • 1h 33min
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life
A chat with Pat Cummins reveals his triumphs in cricket, loss of his mother, and importance of life beyond the game. The episode delves into resilience, personal struggles, familial bonds, and embracing imperfections in the cricket world.

Feb 25, 2024 • 26min
A Very Imperfect Welcome Back
We’re back… almost! As has become tradition, Hugh, Ryan and Josh catch up for a formal welcome back episode to chat about the season ahead. They talk about their brand new extra weekly episode called The ImperFIX, the show’s foray into YouTube, aaaand just build general hype around the exciting upcoming guests on the show. Oh. And Hugh demonstrates his brand new sleeping position. It’s so, so good to be back. To watch this episode on YouTube (and see Hugh's sleeping position), follow this link: https://bit.ly/3IcHHDn To purchase our Vulnerabilitea House card sets, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR To purchase tickets to The Imperfects Live Show, follow this link: https://bit.ly/49Is3ev See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.