At just 16, Ellyse Perry was the youngest person to ever debut for the Australian International Cricket team. 13 days later, Ellyse debuted for the Matildas.

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Arguably one of the greatest athletes of our time, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Ellyse about how she stays so grounded amidst her incredible success, and whether she is able to separate who she is from what she does.

Ellyse chats to the guys about her relationship with her dad (Josh and Hugh furiously take notes), and how both her parents were able to instil a love of trying rather than winning.

And then we get onto social anxiety; what it feels like for Ellyse, why she loves silent retreats, and how she manages it in front of her fans.

Ellyse, you are a literal ray of sunshine. Please come back anytime.

If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://youtu.be/xAZeLzcG43Y 

0:00 – Is THAT AI?
5:05 – Running (and bowling) it’s natural course
11:24 – The feeling of not trying
17:18 – Parents: Be A Good Sport
29:22 – Prepare to be disappointed
40:23 – Bitter sweet World Cup
46:48 – The complexity of ego
1:03:54 – Practicing presence
1:10:30 – Hugh’s advice for big moments

🫖Imperfects episodes mentioned on this episode
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - (1:14:20) - https://bit.ly/3PRku11
WHO ARE YOU? with Dr Emily (+ secret code word) - (17:20) - https://bit.ly/4e1SxeV

📖 Things to read
Perspective by Ellyse Perry - (29:22) - https://bit.ly/3PSMaCI
Ellyse Perry’s children’s books - https://bit.ly/4e1TyDM
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - (1:11:40) - https://bit.ly/437yxT9

📺Things to watch
Carl Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot - (1:17:27) - https://bit.ly/3PSPKNa

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At just 16, Ellyse Perry was the youngest person to ever debut for the Australian International Cricket team. 13 days later, Ellyse debuted for the Matildas.
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Arguably one of the greatest athletes of our time, Hugh, Ryan and Josh chat to Ellyse about how she stays so grounded amidst her incredible success, and whether she is able to separate who she is from what she does.
Ellyse chats to the guys about her relationship with her dad (Josh and Hugh furiously take notes), and how both her parents were able to instil a love of trying rather than winning.
And then we get onto social anxiety; what it feels like for Ellyse, why she loves silent retreats, and how she manages it in front of her fans.
Ellyse, you are a literal ray of sunshine. Please come back anytime.
If you&rsquo;d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/xAZeLzcG43Y">https://youtu.be/xAZeLzcG43Y</a>&nbsp;
0:00 &ndash; Is THAT AI? 5:05 &ndash; Running (and bowling) it&rsquo;s natural course 11:24 &ndash; The feeling of not trying 17:18 &ndash; Parents: Be A Good Sport 29:22 &ndash; Prepare to be disappointed 40:23 &ndash; Bitter sweet World Cup 46:48 &ndash; The complexity of ego 1:03:54 &ndash; Practicing presence 1:10:30 &ndash; Hugh&rsquo;s advice for big moments
🫖Imperfects episodes mentioned on this episode
<ul>
<li>Pat Cummins - Love, Loss &amp; Life - (1:14:20) - <a href="https://bit.ly/3PRku11">https://bit.ly/3PRku11</a></li>
<li>WHO ARE YOU? with Dr Emily (+ secret code word) - (17:20) - <a href="https://bit.ly/4e1SxeV">https://bit.ly/4e1SxeV</a></li>
</ul>
📖&nbsp;Things to read
<ul>
<li>Perspective by Ellyse Perry - (29:22) - <a href="https://bit.ly/3PSMaCI">https://bit.ly/3PSMaCI</a></li>
<li>Ellyse Perry&rsquo;s children&rsquo;s books - <a href="https://bit.ly/4e1TyDM">https://bit.ly/4e1TyDM</a></li>
<li>Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman - (1:11:40) - <a href="https://bit.ly/437yxT9">https://bit.ly/437yxT9</a></li>
</ul>
📺Things to watch
<ul>
<li>Carl Sagan&rsquo;s Pale Blue Dot - (1:17:27) - <a href="https://bit.ly/3PSPKNa">https://bit.ly/3PSPKNa</a></li>
</ul>
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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&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

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.

Interesting people, allowing themselves to be vulnerable, sharing with us, their imperfect lives.