The Imperfects

Dr Emily is back - and once again proving why she is increasingly becoming the most popular person on The Imperfects.This Emisode is all about a fundamental part of Positive Psychology… the beautiful idea that OTHER PEOPLE MATTER.Now, you’re probably thinking… of course other people matter, right? Seems pretty obvious. But here, Dr Emily explains what it is about ‘other people’, that matters so much, and how much it relates to our never-ending search for that elusive thing we call “happiness”.To learn more about positive psychology and Christopher Peterson's work, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3t7AvnP To learn more about the impact of physical touch to build trust and corporation and to read about the NBA basketball study mentioned in the episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48puJ0R To learn more about Eudimonic and hedonistic happiness, and Martin Seligman's work, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3PRs88wFor Josh's recommendation, This Is Water, by David Foster Wallace, follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKY&t=6s For book recommendation, 'The Happiness Trap' by Russ Harris, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3tbjkl0 For book recommendation, 'The Courage To Be Disliked', by Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga, follow this link: https://bit.ly/452d8cAFor book recommendation, 'On Living', by Hospice Chaplain Kerry Egan, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3rz3tfE For book recommendation, 'Love 2.0' by Barbara Fredrickson, follow this link: https://bit.ly/48psM4BThe 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.

Brooke Blurton, a First Nations bisexual Bachelorette and advocate for cultural awareness, shares her inspiring journey of resilience. She discusses her transition from youth work to reality TV, aiming to promote inclusivity and representation. The conversation dives into her experiences with trauma, loss, and the importance of storytelling in Indigenous culture. Brooke reflects on advocating for Indigenous rights, emphasizing education and empathy, while exploring the transformative power of love and personal growth through significant life lessons.

Penny Moodie first shared her OCD story on The Imperfects in 2020. Since then, we and she have been flooded with incredible feedback from OCD sufferers who finally felt seen. Now Penny is back because she’s written an incredible book about OCD called The Joy Thief and it’s out now (link below).In this beautifully moving episode, Penny talks openly with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about some of the confronting moments from her book. The reason Penny calls OCD ‘the joy thief’ is because it attempts to steal so much of the joy from your life. In Penny’s case, it almost stole her blossoming relationship with Hugh in the early days, and as a child it tried to take the one thing she held most sacred - the safety of her mother.This may be a b-b-b-bonus episode, but it’s also a v-v-v-very special one.To purchase Penny's book, The Joy Thief, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3RkMTuCTo learn more about OCD and to access resources to assist with getting help and how to manage it, follow these links:  So OCD - https://soocd.com.au/ This Way Up - https://thiswayup.org.au/ The International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/ 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.

Professor Tim Spector, one of the world's top 100 most cited scientists, discusses the mysteries of food. Topics include debunking low fat labels, the impact of exercise and calorie reduction on weight loss, changing perspectives on food, reevaluating commonly believed healthy foods, and exploring fasting, individualized nutrition, and gut health.

Grant Denyer, TV personality known for his joy and vulnerability on screen, opens up in a raw and vulnerable chat about his past dependence on pain medication and how it jeopardized his career, marriage, and family. He shares his story of hope and resilience, highlighting the importance of self-worth and fighting for his life.

Dr Emily, an expert on friendships, explains the different types of friends, why they matter, and what makes us like someone. They discuss the power and importance of friendship, the dynamics of friendships, the impact of alcohol on social interactions, making genuine connections, the importance of vulnerability, and future topics such as social anxiety and romantic relationships.

Myf Warhurst, Australian media personality and broadcaster known for Spicks & Specks, Triple J and voice work on Bluey, shares candid reflections. She talks about the anxiety of freelance life and day‑to‑day nervousness. She opens up about grief, taking creative risks later in life, and why she made a show about menopause and its links to anxiety and ageism.

For 20 years, Osher Günsberg has been one of Australia’s most famous and successful TV/radio/podcast personalities. Since hosting the wildly popular Australian Idol, to handing out roses on The Bachelor (and SO MUCH in between), there aren’t many showbiz stories that rival Osher’s sustained success. But if we’ve learned anything on this podcast, behind every perfect story is an imperfect reality. And as you’ll hear in this honest chat with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, Osher’s journey has been exactly that... imperfect. Osher talks about his struggle with alcohol addiction, his relationship with control, and living with ADHD. He also explains why he decided to change his name at the height of his fame.To listen to Osher's podcast, Better Than Yesterday, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3YuYEjN For book recommendation, Emotional Agility, by Susan David, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3KF6GAVThe Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment.This episode discusses alcohol abuse. If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol, or other drugs, you can access free, confidential, 24/7 support from Counselling Online. https://www.counsellingonline.org.au/Alternatively, seek support from friends and family, your local doctor, therapist, AA Group, or call lifeline on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Richard Harris, Australian deep-diving anaesthetist who played a significant role in saving thirteen boys inside a Thai cave, discusses his pivotal role in the rescue, the impact of media pressure, the fascination with risk taking, the effects of public speaking on personal growth, society's aversion to risk, and reflections on the emotional journey after the rescue.

The phrase, “That’s triggering” or “I’m triggered”, has become more and more common. And while people are triggered by an event, or a topic, or even a scene in a TV show, what does it truly mean to be ‘triggered’? And should we really be avoiding triggering topics, or should we be exposing ourselves to them?In this extremely helpful episode, Dr Emily goes deep on triggers. She explains to Hugh, Ryan and Josh what it means to actually be ‘triggered’, and how we often use the term incorrectly. She also talks about the use of Trigger Warnings in shows and podcasts, like the ones you often hear at the beginning of The Imperfects. There’s a HEAP more fascinating information in this one so get your notebooks out and listen up to the brilliant Dr Em!To watch Susan David's Ted Talk, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3YfosA1 To delve further into the research around trigger warnings, follow these links: https://bit.ly/3KCvObB, https://bit.ly/3Kh6uHH, https://bit.ly/3q9hBLW, https://bit.ly/3Qeuwaa, https://bit.ly/3rOVrz2, https://bit.ly/3rPrNcVThe 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.