The Imperfects

As co-host of The Project, Hamish Macdonald has seen and done more than most journalists could ever dream to achieve in their entire career.Before The Project and a stint hosting ABC’s Q+A program, Hamish worked and reported around the world from war zones to natural disasters, winning a bunch of prestigious awards including a coveted Walkley Award in the process.But as he discusses with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, he’s also faced bullying throughout his life, whether that be from students during his high school days, or from online trolls during his Q+A days - a challenging experience that drove him to leave social media forever.This open and honest chat covers it all, and turns out to be a pretty handy, albeit accidental guide on How To Be You.To listen to Hamish's new podcast, Take Me To Your Leader, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ukzpph To listen to our episode with Missy Higgins, follow this link: https://apple.co/4fVM8Bo To listen to our episode on stress and burnout with Dr Emily, follow this link: https://apple.co/3CE41WT  To listen to Josh's song, We Were Here, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Zyg3bG To read article recommendation, Why The Internet Isn't Fun Anymore, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3FZGnTh  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Louise Newson, a GP and Menopause specialist, discusses the importance of understanding menopause and the challenges women face. She shares personal experiences with menopausal symptoms, highlights the benefits of hormone replacement therapy, and advocates for better menopause care for all women. The podcast sheds light on misconceptions about menopause, the significance of estrogen in brain function, and the need for proactive symptom management and support during this natural transition.

We know, we know, we know. ‘Who Do You Desire? is a very click-baity title. But we’re pretty confident that if you DO take the bait (come onnnn), you’ll be nicely rewarded. In this episode, our resident psychologist Dr Emily talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about the concept of Mimetic Desire - the idea that whether we like it or not, pure originality is impossible. All of us are being influenced by someone. The question is, are we proud of the someones currently influencing us, or does our influencer list need a shake up?Once again, Dr Emily has the answers.For book recommendation, 'Wanting, Mimetic Desire: How to Avoid Chasing the Things You Don't Want', by Luke Burgis, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QIpFOmThe Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olympic gold medalist Steve Hooker shares his story of triumph and loss, discussing how he coped with suddenly losing his ability to pole vault. The hosts also cover awkward encounters, reflections on career milestones, the power of visualization, and their goal of breaking a record in a relay event.

Lewis Hobba grew up idolising Triple J. But despite being chosen as Triple J’s drive-time co-host by the age of 30, and being selected by Andrew Denton as one of Australia’s most creative and talented young performers for the show Hungry Beast, Lewis never felt like he succeeded in anything. In this Vulnerabilitea House, Lewis tells Hugh, Ryan and Josh what it was like behind the scenes for him during this time and how he dealt with crippling anxiety on a daily basis until eventually seeking help.To listen to Lewis's podcast 'Silver Bullet', follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ScFmyBTo hear Ryan's episode where he talks about shame, jealousy and finding his purpose, follow this link: https://bit.ly/46AfnW3To purchase our Vulnerabilitea House card sets, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taryn Brumfitt, body image campaigner and documentarian, discusses her own body image journey and the impact of her documentaries. They challenge societal body standards and highlight the negative effects of body image issues on individuals and society. The speakers share their personal struggles and emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental and emotional well-being over physical appearance. They also discuss the upcoming film 'Embrace Men' and finding common ground with organizations to promote body positivity.

Tim Minchin is an Australian comedian, actor, writer, musician, poet, composer, and songwriter. He’s probably best known for his music, his comedy, and well… his ‘Matilda: The Musical’… but has it really all been “luck”?Tim talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about so many different things in this fascinating chat about art and creativity, family, free-will, success, failure and the importance of taking life one level at a time.For tickets to Tim's new show, An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ZxAGVsTo watch Tim perform White Wine in The Sun, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RzwORSTo purchase The Resilience Project's journals, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RUBke7 To listen to our episode with Dr James van Cuylenburg, mentioned in this episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ZFS0YA  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you know, you know. And if you do know, you’re just as bonkers excited as we are.Buuut if you don’t know, that’s totally fine too.Those that were able to make it along to our Live On Stage show this year were treated to the debut performance of a song, written and performed by our very own Josh van Cuylenburg. But this song was not without context.In Season 3 Josh shared a vulnerable story from 13 years ago that resulted in him losing the confidence to realise his lifelong dream of writing music (link to that episode below). But when we were planning our Live on Stage Show, we asked Josh to consider writing and performing an original song. And ohhhhh boy… HE DELIVERED. Today we are very proud and excited to announce that “We Were Here” has not only been recorded, but the song is now available on Spotify, with a seriously moving official music video that you can WATCH on YouTube. Links below.To listen to Josh's song on Spotify, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Zyg3bG To watch the film clip on YouTube, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuMrC0AZ4koTo listen to the original Vulnerabilitea House episode where Josh first talked about losing his confidence to write music, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3tdYkKI To purchase our Vulnerabilitea House cards sets, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3PBFlkRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Sultan, 5-time ARIA Award winner, talks about his struggles with addiction, the joy he finds in his family, and his love for creativity. They discuss the importance of mindfulness in the creative process and reflect on Paul Keating's Redfern speech. They also emphasize the significance of honesty in overcoming addiction and the importance of respecting different opinions.

For Jack, it’s progress, not perfection when it comes to his battle with gambling addiction.This one is a slightly different episode for The Imperfects. Jack isn’t a celebrity, or an expert. But he is a person with imperfections, just like everyone else. And Jack has been kind enough to share his all-too-familiar story with Hugh, Ryan and Josh.Jack discusses his crippling battle with sports gambling, his experience at rehab, and how he was finally able to escape his life of keeping secrets.Jack’s story of gambling addiction is not a story we hear often, but it’s sadly a very common one - particularly in AustraliaTo contact Gambler Helpline, call 1800 858 858To learn more about BetStop, and the national self exclusion register, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Zzub4l To learn more about Gamblers Anonymous, and find GA meetings near you, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ZuXmpnFor app recommendation, My Spiritual Toolkit, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RCa04a For mindfulness, meditation and sleep app recommendation, Calm, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RxzIGVThis episodes contains a discussion around addiction and mentions suicidal thoughts, if this feels like too much for you to listen to right now, we recommend skipping this one and only listening when you feel ready.  The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.