The Imperfects

Do you believe in ghosts? Josh doesn’t, Ryan does, and Hugh is actually being haunted.
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It’s the second episode of our super sexy summer series (the alliteration is wild in this episode), and we’re revisiting the time that Hugh got haunted.
Blending together a few episodes of A Little More Imperfects, our subscriber platform that you can sign up for below, we’ll introduce you to Geraint the shamanic healer, what happened during Hugh’s ghost busting appointment, and whether Hugh has had any paranormal activity since.
And finally, whether this whole ordeal has convinced Josh that ghosts are real.
Long live summer!
0:00 – A phoenus? Draw it
4:17 – Team Josh v Team Ryan
10:28 – Meeting the shamanic healer
16:25 – The not-so-light-hearted update
30:01 – Cursed artwork: to burn or not to burn
35:46 – Has the ghost been busted?
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🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode
Maria Ruberto - Advancing Despite Adversity - https://bit.ly/49TSktd
Maria Ruberto - Sleep Your Way To Your Top - https://bit.ly/49jJJ2S
👻Ghost busters
Garant
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Today, we come to you with a gift: bonus Dr Emily. Thank you in advance for the standing ovation.
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Welcoming you into the world of A Little More Imperfects, our subscriber-based platform available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts, our resident psychologist Dr Emily reaches into the reflection pond, to discuss and decode a reflection from one of our community members.
Responding to this reflection, Dr Emily chats to Ryan, Josh, and special guest Producer Bridge, about how life changing it can be to receive an ADHD diagnosis, as well as the not so joyful emotions, such as grief and anger, which can accompany this.
Josh talks about his own inner critic, which leads into a broader discussion about self-compassion, top down vs bottom up therapy, and the therapeutic benefits to showing up for your younger self as the adult you are today.
Don’t say we don’t spoil you.
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🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode
Janelle Booker - Living with ADHD - https://bit.ly/4rXQIG0
Hugh’s ADHD … brief - https://bit.ly/3MJBzb4
Ben Crowe (Pt 1) - Meet Your Inner Fan - https://bit.ly/3KHwJdX
Ben Crowe (Pt 2) - Now BE Your Inner Fan - https://bit.ly/49bVxnB
James van Cuylenburg - Love Your Wonky Bricks - https://bit.ly/3MzZKZz
What’s Your ATAR? - https://bit.ly/4pwNZBG
📺Things to watch
The Rehearsal - https://bit.ly/48V6IA0
Good Will Hunting - https://bit.ly/4iW7hhn
Rick Hanson - Velcro for the Bad, Teflon for the Good - https://bit.ly/4rVpe3R
💻 Things to do
Rick Hanson - Positive Neuroplasticity Training - https://bit.ly/48COcgN
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Little heads up, this episode contains some language that is exclusively found on the naughty list, and therefore, isn’t suitable for kids.
Now, it’s time to spill some Vulnerabili-TEA.
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It’s our annual holiday episode, and this year, with many thanks to comedian Becky Lucas, we welcome into the studio Little Drummer Girl. Who has some, um, grievances to air.
Little Drummer Girl is taking us back in the space-time-continuum to re-write history, and let us in on the scandal which surrounds the infamous lyrics ‘pa rum pum pum pum’.
All ad revenue from this episode will be donated to Becky’s chosen charity of HeartKids, who do an incredible job providing lifelong support, resources, and advocacy to the 250,000 people impacted by childhood-onset heart disease.
0:00 – Introducing the Little Drummer Girl
5:50 – The ultimate gift guide
9:51 – An original song, an original crime
15:22 – Sharing enriching information from 20 AD
25:28 – Know what you’re good at
30:20 - Hello Becky, Hello HeartKids
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🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode
Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://bit.ly/4pDw6B8
Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://bit.ly/4559jpJ
Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus - https://bit.ly/4iVxGMi
Becky Lucas - The power of laughter - https://bit.ly/3KN76Zg
💻Things to do
Check out Becky Lucas on instagram - https://bit.ly/3N1ELil
Check out the incredible HeartKids organisation - https://www.heartkids.org.au
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Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.
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Performing in prestigious venues around the world, Dave Hughes has solidified himself as one of Australia’s comedy icons, but the journey was (and still is) far from easy.
Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability to give and receive love.
Dave chats to Ryan about how much he has struggled with comparison, both with others, and the success of his past self, and the role that ego plays in never being able to turn down an opportunity.
Hughesy, thank you so much for joining us.
0:00 – Ryan got papped, Hugh got crumpets
7:19 – The failures that lead to success
17:12 – A feeling of general greatness
21:06 – Reckoning with comparison
30:18 – The joy is in the giving
36:03 – Walking the family / work tightrope
41:07 – Humour as a way in
47:56 – You had me at IMAX helmet
56:00 – Ego doesn’t let you enjoy the moment
1:08:10 – Five strategies to let go of ego
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🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
Kate Langbroek - Love Story - https://bit.ly/44OH66q
Dr Emily - Other People Matter - https://bit.ly/3MqGNZj
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://bit.ly/3MtSgqX
Cate Campbell - Even Olympians Have Depression - https://bit.ly/44TRhXp
🎄Other Xmas Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://bit.ly/48P0X6V
Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://bit.ly/44g5M7J
Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus - https://bit.ly/3KHqx5F
📖 Things to read
A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B
💻Things to look up
Oprah’s series with Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/48vfOo6
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The Imperfects acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded and we extend our respects to elders past & present.
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We’re nervous. We’re excited. We’re nervous and excited. Because it’s Mary freaking Fowler day.
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Joining us in the Vulnerabilitea House, all the way from Manchester, Mary answers the question ‘what do you worry about the most?’
With wisdom far beyond her 22 years, Mary explains to Hugh, Ryan and Josh the impossible task of being the ‘perfect’ role model, especially when you are still growing up yourself.
And then, in a conversation that will help many, and maybe even save the life of a few, Mary graciously shares her experiences with self-harm, and why she thinks it is so important to have the heavy conversations, even with the risk of saying the wrong thing.
Mary talks about her journey with pressure and forgiveness that lead her to rediscover ‘Little Mary’, her wall of things that make her feel loved, and how she has been able to reframe her darkest times to find more empathy for others.
Mary, it was an absolute dream come true to speak with you.
0:00 – The 2023 Fairy tale
6:52 – What do you worry about most?
23:00 – Giving and taking power
34:01 – Appreciating the little things
41:01 – Saying the hard thing
56:22 – Beauty after pain
1:04:29 – Am I supposed to be here?
1:09:16 – Looking after Little Mary
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📖Things to read;
Bloom, by Mary Fowler - https://bit.ly/443cWw3
🚨If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide or self-harm, Lifeline on 13 11 14 is a great place to start. In an emergency, please call 000.
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