

The Imperfects
Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg
We’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talks to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.
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Dec 20, 2019 • 1h 10min
Ryan Shelton - Shame, Jealousy & Purpose
Dive into a captivating conversation where Ryan Shelton shares his journey through feelings of jealousy and shame in pursuit of success. He reveals how uncovering his true purpose has liberated him from a cycle of inadequacy. Explore the emotional significance of competition and the importance of open communication in friendships. The discussion on finding joy through vulnerability highlights the transformative power of authenticity. With reflections on growth and anticipation for future adventures, this dialogue truly resonates.

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Nov 21, 2019 • 1h 28min
Clare Bowditch - Music, Panic Attacks & Body Image
This week, Hugh has an incredibly moving chat with the wonderful Clare Bowditch. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we strongly recommend lifeline on 13 11 14. The Imperfects is brought to you by The Resilience Project. Produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh & Josh van Cuylenburg. Thank you also to 'No Mono' for generously allowing us to use 'Keep On' as the theme song for this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2019 • 1h 21min
Georgie Gardner - Parenting & Living in the Spotlight
Hugh sits down for a fascinating chat with Georgie Gardner, host of The Today Show. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we strongly recommend lifeline on 13 11 14. The Imperfects is brought to you by The Resilience Project. Produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh & Josh van Cuylenburg. Thank you also to 'No Mono' for generously allowing us to use 'Keep On' as the theme song for this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 18min
Erin Deering - How Money Doesn't Always Make You Happy
In this episode of The Imperfects, Hugh sits down with Erin Deering. Erin is the co-founder of Australian swimwear company Triangl. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we recommend lifeline, 13 11 14. The Imperfects is brought to you by The Resilience Project. Produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh & Josh van Cuylenburg. A very special thanks to 'No Mono' for generously allowing us to use 'Keep On' as the theme song for this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2019 • 1h 11min
Jack Watts - Anxiety, Pressure in Football and Mistakes
In this episode of The Imperfects, Hugh sits down with Australian rules Footballer Jack Watts, who talks openly of his biggest mistakes and the pressures of professional sport. If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we recommend lifeline, 13 11 14. The Imperfects is brought to you by The Resilience Project. Produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh & Josh van Cuylenburg. A very special thanks to 'No Mono' for generously allowing us to use 'Keep On' as the theme song for this podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 2019 • 1h 21min
Missy Higgins - Quitting Music, Depression & Connection
In this first episode of The Imperfects, Hugh chats with Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, who makes herself vulnerable in a way she never has before publicly. In sharing her battles with her own mental ill-health and how it drove her to temporarily quit music, Missy explains why ‘connection’ was ultimately her saviour. Following the interview, Ryan quizzes Hugh on what we can learn from Missy’s story, and how these lessons can be applied to our own imperfect lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2019 • 16min
An introduction
The Resilience Project's Hugh van Cuylenburg chats to a variety of interesting people, sharing their struggles and imperfections. Hugh and Ryan Shelton then discuss some valuable take aways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives. Guests include, Missy Higgins, Jack Watts, Georgie Gardner, Erin Deering and Ryan Shelton. If this episode has triggered anything for you, we strongly recommend lifeline 13 11 14. A 'The Resilience Project Pocast'. . Music - No Mono - Keep on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


