Ryan Holiday – A Stoic Life & Death
We can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. At least, that’s what the Stoic’s say. Today we are joined (deep breath Hugh) by Stoic philosopher Ryan Holiday. Using the wisdom of the past to appreciate the present, Ryan’s work is dedicated to communicating how the practicalities of stoic philosophy […]
Joel Pearson – I Think, Therefore AI
In the age of AI, do you feel that your future is uncertain? In today’s Academy of Imperfection, we’re joined by Dr Joel Pearson; a neurofuturist, whose work centres around predicting how AI will impact every aspect of our lives going forward. While many of us (us included) first and foremost imagine the impacts of […]
Dr Edna Lekabe – New Baby… New Brain… Matrescence
What is matrescence? According to perinatal and reproductive psychiatrist Dr Edna Lekgabe, matrescence is the motherhood equivalent of adolescence. Puberty 2.0, if you will. Joining us in the academy of imperfection, Dr Edna explores the cataclysmic identity shift women undergo during motherhood, and how partners can best support them. Exploring the impacts of mastrescence with […]
Esther Perel – It’s Not Them, It’s You
Are you focusing on what’s wrong in your relationship? Deeply embedded in the work of intimacy, desire and relationships, psychotherapist and best-selling author Esther Perel unpacks the intersection between trust and betrayal. In this Academy of Imperfection, Hugh (who sadly was violently ill last time we talked to Esther) comes armed with questions about the […]
Hamish Macdonald – After The Facts
Is it true that we live in a world without facts? With AI becoming increasingly intertwined with our lives, and fake news infiltrating our screens, where do you go for truthful information and how do you know what to trust? This Academy of Imperfection is not all doom and world collapse, we promise. One, because […]
Ben Crowe – Play School
When Ben Crowe, world-renowned professional mentor and leadership coach, tells us his favourite mantra, we listen. “I am enough no matter what, but I’m not done yet”. Back in The Academy of Imperfection FOR THE THIRD TIME, Ben is here to talk to Hugh, Ryan and Josh about purpose, play and love. As Ben explains, […]
Maggie Dent – The Science Behind ‘Good Enough’ Parenting
You just have to be a good parent 30-40% of the time. According to the research, and parenting expert Maggie Dent. In our Academy of Imperfection, Maggie schools parents Hugh and Josh, and trusted non-parental figure Ryan, about the ‘no matter what’ rule, the importance of micro connections and the beauty of a well-timed fart. […]
Dr Lucy Hone – A Life Worth Grieving
Two cataclysmic events have shaped Dr Lucy Hone’s relationship with grief, and resilience. Today in the Academy of Imperfection, we welcome Dr Lucy Hone. Dr Lucy’s work focuses on making sense of the senseless, and helping others to do the same. As a legitimate expert in grief, resilience and wellbeing, Dr Lucy is able to […]
Kemi Nekvapil – A Compass for When You’re Lost
If you’re not navigating your life through your values, what are you using? Our lord and saviour is back (in a secular, informal way). Kemi Nekvapil is back in the Academy of Imperfection to talk all things values: what they are, how we choose them, and how you add croissant as one of yours. Extending […]
Karissa Lewis – We’re Not Better Off Without You
Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44. On average in Australia, 9 people die by suicide each day, and for every suicide, it is suggest 135 people find themselves in the impact zone. Today we speak to Karissa Lewis, a lived experience practitioner, who sits with those in perhaps […]
