ImPerfect Me - Women

Callan Olive, the host of the podcast, tells her own story of imperfection through the lens of juggling motherhood and her career and how she has dealt with feeling like a failure.   ImPerfect Me - Women's Links: Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com Instagram: @imperfectmewomen Facebook: @imperfectmewomen

Amy Desrosiers talks about the difficult and traumatic experiences she went through as a child and young adult and how those experiences have shaped her into the person she is today. Possible triggers in this episode: Body dysmorphia , brief (non-detailed) mention of sexual molestation of a child, marital affair and divorce Amy's Links: Instagram: @Blondeinthechoir, Instagram Personal: @moreblondeinthechoir Facebook @Blonde in the choir Twitter: @mamydee (Photo credit for Amy's photo goes to: Handsome Zac Photography)   ImPerfect Me - Women's Links: Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com Instagram: @imperfectmewomen Facebook: @imperfectmewomen   Quote from the episode and credit:  Chelsea Handler- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zEYScSec0Q    Episode full transcript: (coming soon)    

Marissa Gramoll discusses her journey of becoming a writer and rediscovering her passion for writing. She talks about the ways writing has helped her through anxiety, a traumatic birth experience, and depression. She also discusses resources that are available for those who would like to pursue writing as a passion.   Marissa's Links Instagram: @Marissajgramoll   ImPerfect Me - Women Links Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com Facebook: @imperfectmewomen Instagram: Imperfectmewomen

Valerie Lane discusses her journey from a rape at 16 to the healing she has found today. She talks about being a survivor and what that means to her. Valerie also discusses many valuable resources and tools that have helped her cope with the trauma and overcome the obstacles along the way.  Valerie's Links: Website: www.empowderment.space Instagram: @valnlane   ImPerfect Me - Women Links: Instagram: @imperfectmewomen Facebook: www.facebook.com/imperfectmewomen Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com  

Karin Salisbury discusses her struggle with anxiety and getting on medication. She also talks about how her own journey with mental health has helped her in parenting her children through their struggles. This episode is great for so many people, but especially those who have teens or tweens!  Karin's Links: https://www.instagram.com/karin.salisbury/ ImPerfect Me - Women Links: Website- www.imperfectmewomen.com Instagram- @Imperfectmewomen Facebook- @imperfectmewomen

Angela discusses her struggles with Lupus and the depression she went through after her diagnoses. She also talks about the toll it took on her body image and that of her teenage daughter. Angela talks about how she was able to overcome many of her difficult struggles and learn to embrace each day to its fullest, even while still being in pain.  Angela's Links Website: https://www.angelacorsinicoaching.com   ImPerfect Me - Women Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imperfectmewomen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectmewomen/ Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com  

Jessica Novak discusses her journey from being in a debt and having no idea what to do with her money to becoming completely debt-free.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Financial Peace University by Dave Ramsey Dave Ramsey Information   To find out more about ImPerfect Me - Women, visit:  www.imperfectmewomen.com Facebook: @Imperfectmewomen Instagram: @Imperfectmewomen  

Kelly Andrews tells of her experience going through Hurricane Maria while being 4 months pregnant and having 3 small children. She talks of the impact of that experience on her life and the way she has grown as a result.    Kelly can be found on Instagram at:  @stepn2courage   Find out more about ImPerfet Me - Women at: www.imperfectmewomen.com Facebook: ImPerfectmewomen Instagram: Imperfectmewomen

Chrystal Smith discusses her difficult experiences with multiple miscarriages and infertility. She talks about the grief she felt and the difficulty she had in feeling like her grief was valid compared to others. Such a beautiful story and one everyone should listen to and understand.   For more information about ImPerfect Me - Women visit: www.imperfectmewomen.com Facebook: @imperfectmewomen Instagram: @imperfectmewomen

Jais Curry talks about her history of dieting and disordered eating, specifically binge eating. She takes you through her journey of learning to love her body and becoming a coach.  Resources mentioned in the episode: Brittany Brown:  https://beatingbingeeating.com Samantha Skelly https://hungryforhappiness.com   Find Jais at:  Podcast: www.smashyourdamngoals.comWebsite: www.jaiscurry.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/smashyourdamngoalsInstagram: www.instagram.com/jaiscurry   More about ImPerfect Me - Women at: Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com Instagram: @imperfectmewomen Facebook: @imperfectmewomen

Elise Guest discusses an injury that left her home bound and in a deep depression for several months. She talks about how she fought through those difficult times, advocated for herself in her career, and found ways to start setting more boundaries.  You can find more about Elise's podcast here: Rabbit Holes Podcast   To find out more about ImPerfect Me - Women or to be interviewed on the show, visit: www.imperfectmewomen.com Facebook: @Imperfectmewomen Instagram: @imperfectmewomen

From the country of Luxembourg, Casi Bludorn shares what it's like to move to a new country in the dead of winter and suddenly be faced with a totally different lifestyle and identity than she ever wanted to have. She discussed her struggles with becoming a Stay-At-Home-Mom and the loss she felt over her career as a lawyer. She also talks about finding what makes your heart burst, even if it's not what you think makes you happy right now. So much good in 1 episode! Check it out!    For more information about ImPerfect Me - Women, check out: www.imperfectmewomen.com You can also find me on Facebook and Instagram: @imperfectmewomen

Ivy Watts, a former student-athlete who appeared to have it all together, who graduated college with Summa Cum Laude honors and as a top 30 finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, on the inside struggled daily with anxiety, lack of self-worth and suicidal thoughts. After leaving an emotionally toxic relationship, and finally learning self-love, Ivy is now dedicated to promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma around mental illness by sharing her personal story through her blog, Beautifully Simply You, to empower others to speak their truths, continue to fight for their tomorrow and know that we are never alone.  Find Ivy at: www.beautifullysimplyyou.com Instagram: @Beautifullysimplyyou   For more information about ImPerfect Me - Women or for life coaching services visit: www.imperfectmewomen.com Instagram: @imperfectmewomen   

Is you life what you pictured it would be when you were 16? In this episode, Caitlin Olive talks about what it has been like to realize that all of the plans she made at 16 have not gone the way she expected them to. Through a bad break up, the loss of her dad to cancer, and a career change, Caitlin's life looks a lot different now. She talks about how she's come to embrace the changes in her life and find peace in a different timeline.    Find out more information about ImPerfect Me - Women at: Website: www.imperfectmewomen.com Email: imperfectmewomen@gmail.com Instagram: @imperfectmewomen Facebook: facebook.com/imperfectmewomen  

Listen to Mandy Phillip's experience learning that her unborn baby had a life threatening heart defect and how she coped with the news. Mandy talks about what she has learned by going through depression and grief from this experience and the things she would do differently if she could.   For more information about ImPerfect Me visit www.imperfectmewomen.com.