this a place for you to feel seen, heard, and loved. the "Perfectly Imperfect Podcast" with jenny minney explores our need to perform perfectly in life, finding self-love, managing anxiety & mental health, and how to work on personal growth in your 20s. whether it's a solo episode or with a guest, this podcast serves to create space for us to learn, share, and connect, thank you for being here!
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black and white mindsets have been a very common theme throughout my life. constantly viewing things as one or the other with no in between is so normal, but also so limiting. i've found that the more i challenge that thinking and look for the "grey area" in life, that's where i find true freedom and happiness!in this episode i talk through how black and white thinking shows up in my life currently, how it is potentially harmful, and ways to start combating the "all or nothing" thinking and see the "in between".sending love xoxoSupport the Show.my youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokpurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
this episode brought me to tears while recording and it hit close to my heart. this topic is very fitting for the title of this podcast as i talk about the ways i feel my perfectionism is holding me back and keeping me stuck in a limited mindset. as well as opening up about my struggles i share some ways i've been trying to help myself and work through moments of self doubt and compulsive perfectionism. sending love! xoxofollow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
isabel is such a wise and wonderful friend, i loved this conversation with her! she shares the challenges she faced in her own ed recovery journey, ways to cope with change, feeling behind in your 20s, and how she is focusing on herself and her health in a world of social standards and media. i hope you enjoy this convo as much as i do!follow isabel on instagram!watch this episode!follow the podcast instagram!!my youtube channelmy instagrammy tiktok--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
instagram friends turn to real life friends! this conversation with katharina schneider was so uplifting and full of vulnerability. she shares her own ed recovery journey, how she's healing and growing, how to handle moments of comparison, and how her most recent marathon training is helping her feel good, strong & confident in herself. i hope you enjoy this convo as much as i do!katharina's youtube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@katharinaschneiderrwatch this episode: https://youtu.be/RzD_mC5hJGUfollow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
in honor of eating disorders awareness week this week, let's talk about my biggest struggle in my ED, my body. i share my story with my body, body image, and body dysmorphia and also 5 ways i'm working (and way you can too!) towards body neutrality. here's to finding peace with our bodies and appreciating them for all they do every single day!follow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
putting yourself first isn't easy but it's so important. we only have one life here, so start living it for yourself! prioritizing yourself and your needs is easier said than done, i know, but here are some ways you'll feel so much better from it. prioritizing yourself allows you to…• have the space and time to connect with yourself• build self confidence by validating yourself• feel re-energized• regulate a balance in life • radiate good energyfollow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc”why i'm no longer plant based” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectly-imperfect-podcast/id1619971778?i=1000628576715--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
this is my advice to you as a 23 year old still working to figure things out. i hope this episode brings you comfort in knowing that you are never alone in the things you struggle with, and i want to offer the best advice i can, because believe me when i say i can relate to these struggles.topics in this episode include: how to not feel bad for never having a romantic relationship battling with acne and self confidence keeping up with school work and struggling with an ED feeling imposter syndrome how to accept weight gain overcoming fear foods finding a work / life balance dealing with overthinking everything"being in recover as a college student" https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fa3sHilIqiEDMA8OBa0UU?si=58e38c30746d4e43"accepting weight gain is hard" https://open.spotify.com/episode/78VyPeDbXI73hyLfnVSnpb?si=9c4cbfa26dda460bfollow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
i always have the best conversations with my friend kristine (@steffkristine) and this was no different. we are friends from college and both recently graduated and sat down to talk all things post-grad life, dealing with comparison, and taking unconventional career paths. listen to my episode with kristine on her podcast, The Green Tea Bakery, after!https://open.spotify.com/episode/3AGcQUpHIT2ZSbqAw5w2pC?si=p9q2QKnQQF6tUSEgV-I3VA--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
this episode is a conversation with my friend katie eu (@katie.eu) about learning to love spending time alone. we dive into our mental health journeys, how we have learned to love doing things alone, remain confident in ourselves, move to a new city alone, and navigating life after college. listen to katie's podcast episode with me on healing your inner child! https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKB2Fp96QB1J5IBL7A10d?si=a051ab3d318545e4subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
welcome to the newly re-branded perfectly imperfect podcast! today's episode is about my "self love list": 10 things i'm working on this year to love myself a little more. i hope you too can make your own self love list and join me in loving yourself a little more this year. the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
hi! today's episode is all about self confidence and how to find it. I offer 10 pieces of advice that I'm working on and have worked on to find my own self confidence. hope it helps xoxofollow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
welcome back!! today i'm sharing a quick life update and a handful of life lessons i've learned now being 6 months into post-grad life. it's not easy, you're not alone!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
today's episode dives into my experiences and motives behind choosing to eat animal protein and meat again after years of being plant-based / vegan. I share 5 benefits I've discovered and 5 tips I have for those wanting to eat meat again too!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
this episode I talk through my journey with my own relationship with moving my body, how I started healing that relationship at the start of my recovery, and I also answer some of your questions for me on this topic!follow the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
this episode i talk through my 7 steps to practice mindful eating & how i use the hunger scale to tune into my body when i'm eating!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
this episode i am joined by the wonderful amy wilichowski and together we are answering a few of your questions about anxiety, navigating friendships & relationships in your 20s, how to put yourself first, living in boston, and how life just really isn't that deep at the end of the day.the podcast instagram!! https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminney?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/perfectly-imperfect-pod/support
today's episode is a recap of my 4 week trip to europe, where I went & what i did! as well as 8 important takeaways from my travels that are helping me in my healing journey.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
today's episode is talking all about extreme hunger, what it is, and how I experienced in my own recovery from anorexia. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
today's episode is a quick recap on the best 4 weeks ever traveling in europe & answering all your questions on recovery and finding food freedom. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
today's episode is 10 tips to feeling more confident and comfortable in your own skin & body this summer. every single body is a summer body, don't forget it!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
today's episode is all about maneuvering recovery as a college student and answering all your questions about my experience with it!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content & vlogs
hi!! welcome back, I know it's been a while. today's episode I answer to and give advice on all the things you all are struggling with. things like how to know what's "right" for you, how to stop comparison, how to work on your sleep schedule, and how to deal with change. sending love to you all and I'm excited to be back :)subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this episode talks about my journey with my body image and ways I've found help me feel more connected to my body. plus a quick chat on finding clothes for a changing body and how I dealt with growing out of certain clothes throughout recovery.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
hi from la! today I sat down with my friend sam (@earthysam on insta) and we talked about our our ed stories, our recovery journeys, the phenomenas of becoming an adults, setting boundaries, and everything in between. follow sam on instagram :) https://www.instagram.com/earthysam/?hl=ensubscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
the long awaited relationship q&a with a very special guest !!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
life throws unexpected curve balls at us sometimes, but here's how i get past them. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
life's been a little harder than usual lately, and i'm in the midst of a negative rut. this episode i share my 5 simple steps for getting myself out of a funk and back into happier and healthier mindsets. hope they help if you too are feeling yourself in a rut right now, you aren't alone :)subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
hi! this episode i chat about my thoughts and feelings around reaching 2 years in ed recovery, as well as some other updates in my busy life right now. additionally, i talk about my "ins and outs" for 2023: the things i want to bring with me or start in this new year and the things i want to move on from and leave behind in last year. hope you enjoy!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
happy 2023! this week's episode is a big reflection on my takeaways from 2022. things like how i now eat dessert every night, how i'm still a people pleaser, the types of friendships i value most, how i'm still working on saying "no", and much more.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
hi! this episode i'm answering more of your amazing questions about my anorexia recovery journey: weight gain, foods for weight restoration, how to stay motivated, my why for recovery…subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this episode talks about my 3 commitments to myself when I decided to start recovering from my ed, how I intentionally ate to gain weight, and how it naturally formed into intuitive eating now. as always, I am not a professional on this subject, I am merely speaking from personal experiences
hi hi! hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving :) this week's episode is about tips I use daily and especially around this time of year to manage food guilt and deal with family members who may just don't get it. also a quick little update on how my thanksgiving was this year!subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
tw: mentions calorie counting & weighing myself (no specific numbers or data) hii!! this episode explains my journey with calorie counting, using a fit bit, weighing myself, and how it all played a part in the development of my disordered eating. I share how I stopped tracking everything, counting calories, and weighing myself obsessively, and give some tips on how you can stop all of it yourself :)subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this week's episode is kind of a therapeutic word dump my thought processes of how I've been struggling to set boundaries verbalized. feeling guilt is never fun, so I've set a plan in place of how I'm going to stop feeling guilty about everything, and start listening to myself and setting healthy boundaries :)subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
happy november "Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out--and Never Say Diet Again" by Rebecca Scritchfield.https://www.bodykindnessbook.com/https://www.amazon.com/Body-Kindness-Transform-Health-Out/dp/0761187294subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
coming at you live from san diego in this week's episode! kind of a thought dump of how I've been finding it difficult to find balance, procrastinating my work, putting a lot of pressure on myself, and feeling like I have to be "perfect" at everything... but here's how I've been able to get out of those thoughts toosubscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
welcome my first guest to the podcast... my boyfriend, Geraud :) this week's episode we are answering all your questions about how we have maneuvered the ups and downs of my ed recovery while still committing to and working on our relationship together. as a note, we are not ed recovery professionals or specialists and are just speaking from our own experiences as a young couple. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this week's episode is a word dump basically of how I people please... how I noticed certain people pleasing habits, the ways I'm working on it, and a quick story time of yesterday.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this weeks episode is chatting about my experiences with intuitive eating and what it looks like for me in my daily life. reminder that I am NOT a professional, and am just sharing for entertainment purposes so please please reach out for help if you are in need or find online resources for further information on intuitive eating. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
hi hi! this week is a chatty & fun episode all about the things I've been loving lately. ranges from different products I like, new coffees I've tried, the shoes I'm loving , new habits I'm starting, and clothing pieces I feel cute & confident in.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
this week's episode is a q&a on all things recovery, body image, food fears, etc. we get into things like how to be ok with eating more than those around you, why breakfast is so important, tips on dealing with diet-talk at home, and how to just trust the process. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
I feel like the world around us has engrained the idea that thinner & skinnier bodies are more beautiful. society's unrealistic standards have trapped me and so many others in this mindset, so let get into it.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
a ramble of life updates and emotions as I get ready for my senior year of college including my new shoes for fall, dealing with comparison, how I'm saving my money, and how I pull myself out of burnout. subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
come along with me on my solo bagel date in boston :) chat about how I have learned to love my alone time & become my own best friend.subscribe to my youtube channel for more recovery content, vlogs, and tips
ep 50. meet my lovely friend grace! we met working at brandy melville, but we have since both moved on and are taking adulthood in our stride. in this episode we talk about what working at brandy was like and our experiences both being store managers, how we take care of ourselves and find balance in work and life, ways we find calm among the chaos on new york city, and how we overall are working to prioritize ourselves despite our people-pleasing tendencies. hope you enjoy!my youtube channelthe podcast youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokbusiness & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 44. building a habit of journaling changed my life for the better. it has helped me so much in my recovery/healing journey and just in my ability to process emotions and situations. in today's episode i share my story with how i started journaling and keeping a diary from a young age and what benefits i have felt and experienced since i truly started the mindful practice of journaling.benefits of journaling:allows you to stay presentserves as a healthy outlethelps keep track of goals & growthenhances memorybuilds self confidencemy youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokjoin me for a journaling workshop in NYC 6.8.2024 (tickets link!)business & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 43. life updates, hormone imbalances & how im slowing down my pace of life. my recent trip to madrid was so healing in so many ways and i want to share my experience and talk about how im rediscovering slowness and creativity in this fast pace world we live in.my youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokbusiness & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 46. i would call myself a "coffee shop enthusiast" and today's episode is all about why i love coffee shops and coffee culture. some reasons i love coffee shops so much is that they give me a sense of safety, they are an example of a huge recovery win for me, and i used to work as a barista... but listen to hear the rest of them! sending love, xoxomy youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enperfectly imperfect podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminneybusiness & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 51. today's episode is all about YOU, your questions & your challenges. this episode i share my experiences being a child of divorced parents, how to build body acceptance, managing moment of overthinking/anxiety, learning to validate your own recovery journey, and ways to focus on the journey instead of just the end goal. i loved getting the chance to connect with you all in this way by offering advice and sharing my experiences, it also helps me reflect too, so thank you. hope you enjoy this episode, xoxo.ep 42. "black and white" thinking episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/perfectly-imperfect-podcast/id1619971778?i=1000655192175 (apple podcasts) https://open.spotify.com/episode/3poLshveBjr2P21MOwihr0?si=yRcLGS0JRpi68B2P72zJpA (spotify)my youtube channelthe podcast youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokbusiness & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 48. today's episode has a very special feature, my boyfriend geraud. we chatted about advice on self love, how to build communication, being an interracial couple, how we navigate situations together, and overall advice for a healthy and secure relationship. hope you enjoy! xoxo, jenny & geraudlisten to previous episodes with geraud:ep 18. meet my valentine (spotify)ep 6. ed recovery in a realtionship (spotify)my youtube channelthe podcast youtube channelmy instagramthe podcast instagrammy tiktokbusiness & collab inquiries: jennyminney3@gmail.compurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"
ep 45. getting to the part of a recovery or healing journey where you've healed enough to not face so many challenges, but not enough to fully know who you are is such a crazy place to me. today's episode is all about that, how to navigate self discovery in recovery, and some personal thoughts and realizations i'm experiencing in this part of my own journey. sending love, xoxo6 ways to help find yourself again:try new thingsfocus on what feels good to youkeep more things private & off social mediabe more intentional with your alone timedoing things even when you don't feel readystop seeking external validationmy youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jennyminneymy instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenny.minney/?hl=enperfectly imperfect podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlyimperfect.pod/?hl=enmy tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennyminneypurchase my journal: https://found.us/creators/jenny.minney?code=jenny-minneysubmit your answers!ask jenny advice on anything: https://forms.gle/gQMUqgbAABe8MucZAyour most embarrassing stories: https://forms.gle/FBGHWniFgiKXUZyt6ed recovery questions: https://forms.gle/SttMAbECxY37tkNn8your recent wins: https://forms.gle/nmKFgXURcdpnqbEj7Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectly-imperfect-pod/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy