Why guilt can actually be good for you

đ Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail – [www.theimperfects.com.au](https://www.theimperfects.com.au/) How often do you feel guilty? Guiding us on a guilt trip today is our resident psychologist (and published author) Dr Emily Musgrove. Differentiating guilt from shame or regret, Dr Emily takes us back to the very beginning to explain the purpose and function of guilt as […]
Dr Emily – Using The Force For Good

This is where the fun begins. Today we welcome the Return of the Dr Emily, our resident psychologist, to talk about the Force in all its (clinical) glory. Amongst the immense excitement of Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Dr Emily talks through the lightness and darkness inside us all, and how the presence of a good […]
How to get unstuck (and also how to GET Unstuck)

Quick! Is anyone here an author? Oh my god! OH MY GOD! Itâs finally here! Our favourite psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove, has published the most anticipated book of the year, *Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to the life you want to live.* Feeling stuck, and the yearning for something to change, is a […]
Dr Emily – Grief Lightening

What would it look like if we were more open with grief? This week, as promised, we are joined by our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove to talk through grief from a clinical perspective. Grief is proof of life, and proof of love. And while it is an incredibly unique experience for each person, there […]
Dr Emily – How to Be Leaned On

Chances are, youâve supported someone going through a tough time. And while the meaning sustains the sacrifice, today we want to support you âŚ.. supporting them. A bit of support inception, if you will. To guide us through this incredibly complex and meaningful topic is our resident psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove. Navigating relationships requires awareness. […]
Dr Emily – Hope

Today, Dr Emily talks about hope. And in a world where things at the moment can feel a little bit hopeless, this really couldnât have come at a better time. In contrast to all of our understanding up until this point, hope is not an emotion. Expertly defined by Dr Emily, hope is a belief. […]
Dr Emily – Resent Less, Live More

How long have you been holding on to that grudge? Are you picturing that person or moment right now? Have you ever considered what a step towards forgiveness might look like? These are BIG questions, and thank God, Dr Emily, our resident psychologist, is here to talk us through it all. In todayâs episode, Dr […]
Dr Emily – The Certainty of Uncertainty

Do you believe that if you stop worrying, the worst-case scenario will happen? According to Dr Emily, uncertainty, is the only certainty (mic drop) (jaw drop) (the crowd goes silent). If you werenât having an existential crisis yet, strap yourself in, because today weâre talking worry and uncertainty. In this emisode, our resident psychologist Dr […]
Dr Emily – Compassion of The Self

Do you feel like you’re on your own side? Are you able to speak to yourself with kindness? Or stick up for yourself in front of others? That, my friend, is self-compassion and it can be incredibly hard to do. Dr Em says, “compassion” in Latin translates to âwith suffering.â And SELF-compassion is how we […]
Dr Emily – What Are Your Values?

Your values are perfect – according to our resident psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove. Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually sayâŚitâs actually a beautiful place to start. Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down […]