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 […]
Jess Hill – A ‘love’ of Control
Domestic violence is an epidemic in Australia, and Jess Hill has dedicated a good chunk of time trying to understand why. Joining us in the Academy of Imperfection, Jess explains to Hugh, Ryan and Josh the unrelenting system of entrapment that many women find themselves in, including a detailed look at the history of coercive […]
Campbell “Struthless” Walker – Withdrawing with Drawing
Do you think of yourself as a creative person? How does being creative make you feel? Today we welcome into the Academy of Imperfection (reluctant) expert Campbell Walker, better known by his online moniker, Struthless. Drawing on his hypothesis that creativity is the antithesis of destruction, Struthless discusses how to train yourself in creativity, the […]
Dr Louise Newson – It’s Hormones. Period.
It’s that time of the month (sorry), and we’re welcoming back Dr Louise Newson to talk all things hormones. In case you missed it, last time we had Dr Louise on the pod, she shared her expertise on perimenopause and menopause. This, to no surprise, was Apple Podcasts most shared episode in 2024. Today, Dr […]
Simon Hill – Eating Imperfectly vs Perfectly Eating
Chasing the ‘perfect’ diet is a trap; which is *really* great news for our brand. Simon Hill, nutritionist, physiotherapist, and host of *The Proof* podcast, joins us in the Academy of Imperfection to break down whether the latest dietary trends on social media actually match up with nutrition science. In this episode, Simon unpacks the role of both genetics […]
Dr Julie Smith – Building Confidence, Brick by Brick
Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith has a gift for explaining complex ideas in under a minute (which is GREAT for new-age attention spans). With over 4.8 million TikTok followers, two best-selling books and a glowing endorsement from our own Dr Em, having Dr Julie join our Academy of Imperfection is nothing short of a dream. […]
Maria Ruberto – Sleep Your Way To Your Top
Psychologist Maria Ruberto is back to talk about one of the most important parts of our day: sleep. Starting off with the biology of sleep, Maria takes us through how we get to sleep, what happens when we sleep, and why we desperately need to sleep for good health and longevity. With metaphors galore to […]
James van Cuylenburg – What’s Your Relationship Status?
It’s our last episode of Summer School, and today we welcome back clinical psychologist (and “clinical cousin” of Hugh and Josh), James van Cuylenburg. In this episode, James tells us EVERYTHING we need to know about our relationships… well almost everything…there’s a lot to cover. From attachment styles, to breaking trust, to learning how to […]
Imperfect Birth Stories with Sophie Walker
In this episode of our Summer School, we are joined by Sophie Walker, creator, and host of Australian Birth Stories. With over 17 million downloads, and 500 episodes, Australian Birth Stories podcast has been accredited by the Australian College of Midwives and has been instrumental in educating and empowering both people who are giving birth, […]
