Your values are perfect - according to our resident psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove.

Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually say…it’s actually a beautiful place to start.

Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down why they are important and how they can add purpose to your life. As she explains, our values work like a compass, and when used responsibly, can point us in the direction of the person we want to be.

Links mentioned in the episode:

🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects

Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://link.chtbl.com/patcummins

The Academy of Imperfection - Ben Crowe - https://link.chtbl.com/bencrowepurpose

James Clear - Down The Habit Hole - https://link.chtbl.com/jamesclear

Chrissie Swan - Honesty - https://link.chtbl.com/chrissieswan


📺 Things to watch

Life of Brain “Individual” - https://bit.ly/4bLR74U


🛠️ Tools to use

The Resilience Project 6 month journal -  https://bit.ly/3RUBke7

Steve Hayes’ research into values - https://bit.ly/4fhrsnU


📺 To watch the full episode on YouTube, click here: https://bit.ly/46795xC

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.

Your values are perfect - according to our resident psychologist Dr. Emily Musgrove.
Although this sounds counter intuitive to what we usually say…it’s actually a beautiful place to start.
Figuring out what your values are, and where they come from can be a pretty intense experience. Lucky we have Dr Em to help, breaking down why they are important and how they can add purpose to your life. As she explains, our values work like a compass, and when used responsibly, can point us in the direction of the person we want to be.
Links mentioned in the episode:
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects Pat Cummins - Love, Loss &amp; Life - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/patcummins">https://link.chtbl.com/patcummins</a>
The Academy of Imperfection - Ben Crowe - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/bencrowepurpose">https://link.chtbl.com/bencrowepurpose</a>
James Clear - Down The Habit Hole - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/jamesclear">https://link.chtbl.com/jamesclear</a>
Chrissie Swan - Honesty - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/chrissieswan">https://link.chtbl.com/chrissieswan</a>
 📺 Things to watch
Life of Brain “Individual” - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bLR74U">https://bit.ly/4bLR74U</a>
 🛠️ Tools to use
The Resilience Project 6 month journal -  <a href="https://bit.ly/3RUBke7">https://bit.ly/3RUBke7</a>
Steve Hayes’ research into values - <a href="https://bit.ly/4fhrsnU">https://bit.ly/4fhrsnU</a>
 📺 To watch the full episode on YouTube, click here: <a href="https://bit.ly/46795xC">https://bit.ly/46795xC</a>
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.

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.

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.

The Imperfects

We're all imperfect. On this podcast, Hugh van Cuylenburg, founder of The Resilience Project chats to a variety of interesting people who are willing to make themselves vulnerable, by sharing their own struggles and imperfections. Hugh and good friend Ryan Shelton then discuss some valuable take aways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.

Dr Emily - What Are Your Values?

In the ultimate power move, we interview Zan Rowe, ‘one of Australia’s best interviewers’. Talk about pressure. 

Champion of the airwaves, TV presenter, music journalist and podcaster, Zan has soundtracked the lives of many Australians. In this episode of the Vulnerabilitea House,  Zan draws the card; ‘how would your ambitions change if you only had one year to live?’ 

In between getting ‘death ready’ and facing burnout just when her professional dreams were all coming true, Zan and Hugh fan-girl hard for Johann Sebastian Bach.

You can watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/g-ABdHgMKyE

Links mentioned in this episode:

🎧 Previous episodes of the imperfects
Linda Marigliano - https://link.chtbl.com/lindamarigliano

📺 Things to watch
To watch Take 5’s episode with Guy Pearce - https://ab.co/3xRKYGA

🎧 Things to listen to
Zan's podcast 'Bang On', with Myf Warhurst - https://ab.co/3SbvDHN
Night of the Swallow by Kate Bush - https://bit.ly/4cw18o4

In the ultimate power move, we interview Zan Rowe, ‘one of Australia’s best interviewers’. Talk about pressure. 
Champion of the airwaves, TV presenter, music journalist and podcaster, Zan has soundtracked the lives of many Australians. In this episode of the Vulnerabilitea House,  Zan draws the card; ‘how would your ambitions change if you only had one year to live?’ 
In between getting ‘death ready’ and facing burnout just when her professional dreams were all coming true, Zan and Hugh fan-girl hard for Johann Sebastian Bach.
You can watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/g-ABdHgMKyE">https://youtu.be/g-ABdHgMKyE</a> 
Links mentioned in this episode:
🎧 Previous episodes of the imperfects
<ul>
<li>Linda Marigliano - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/lindamarigliano">https://link.chtbl.com/lindamarigliano</a></li>
</ul>
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>To watch Take 5’s episode with Guy Pearce - <a href="https://ab.co/3xRKYGA">https://ab.co/3xRKYGA</a></li>
</ul>
🎧 Things to listen to
<ul>
<li>Zan's podcast 'Bang On', with Myf Warhurst - <a href="https://ab.co/3SbvDHN">https://ab.co/3SbvDHN</a> </li>
<li>Night of the Swallow by Kate Bush - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cw18o4">https://bit.ly/4cw18o4</a></li>
</ul>

Zan Rowe - If I Had A Year To Live

Have you ever made a really bad decision? Made a call that you couldn’t undo? It's a fear for many, and for others, living with the reality of a ‘roll of the dice’ gone wrong, is cause for great sadness, and discomfort. 

But, there is wisdom in mistakes. And for Poh Ling Yeow, learning to own her bad decisions, meant she could move forward with empathy and acceptance. 

A skill she's honed through a life of ‘magooing’ to her way onto our screens through Master Chef, into our kitchens through cookbooks, and very much into our hearts. (Ref. Mr. Magoo). 

In fact, the level of maturity Poh is able to bring to so much of her life, is unlike anyone we’ve ever met before.

Links mentioned in this episode.

📺 Things to watch
Masterchef on Tenplay - https://bit.ly/4cwzbg8
South Park - Morman fellowshipping of Kyle - https://bit.ly/4cniH9x

🍽️ Things to cook
Poh’s latest cookbook - https://bit.ly/4cA1dXo

🎨 Art to see
Poh’s paintings - The Girl - https://bit.ly/45u0rZI

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.

Have you ever made a really bad decision? Made a call that you couldn’t undo? It's a fear for many, and for others, living with the reality of a ‘roll of the dice’ gone wrong, is cause for great sadness, and discomfort.  But, there is wisdom in mistakes. And for Poh Ling Yeow, learning to own her bad decisions, meant she could move forward with empathy and acceptance.  A skill she's honed through a life of ‘magooing’ to her way onto our screens through Master Chef, into our kitchens through cookbooks, and very much into our hearts. (Ref. Mr. Magoo). 
In fact, the level of maturity Poh is able to bring to so much of her life, is unlike anyone we’ve ever met before.
Links mentioned in this episode.
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>Masterchef on Tenplay - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cwzbg8">https://bit.ly/4cwzbg8</a></li>
<li>South Park - Morman fellowshipping of Kyle - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cniH9x">https://bit.ly/4cniH9x</a></li>
</ul>
🍽️ Things to cook
<ul>
<li>Poh’s latest cookbook - <a href="https://bit.ly/4cA1dXo">https://bit.ly/4cA1dXo</a></li>
</ul>
🎨 Art to see
<ul>
<li>Poh’s paintings - The Girl - <a href="https://bit.ly/45u0rZI">https://bit.ly/45u0rZI</a></li>
</ul>
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.

Poh Ling Yeow - When The Relationship Ends

How does food affect our mood? Does diet actually impact our mental health? What is a gut micro-biome, and can we still eat a few chips without ruining it?

In this Academy of Imperfection episode, we are joined one of the worlds leading experts on the relationship between what we eat, and how it effects our mental health, Professor Felice Jacka.

And if can we trust anyone to get to the bottom of the vagus nerve ‘highway’; our hippocampus shrinking; our mitochondrial reaction to ultra-processed foods (don’t worry we didn’t know these words before either) - it’s her. 

There was a lot to 'digest' in this chat (so to speak), but thankfully, there is so much we can do, by making informed choices about what we put in our bodies, to improve our mental health. 



See below for links & research mentioned in this episode, information on Felice and her work and extra resources:

📖 Things to read
The Food and Mood centre - https://bit.ly/3xdmkjw.
Felice’s published research - https://deakin.au/3VWggpb,
Felice’s shorter articles - https://bit.ly/3RvfeO2.
Felice’s recent research in Molecular Psychiatry Review -https://go.nature.com/3xozlqq.
SMILEs trial - https://bit.ly/3KLjGEL.
Kevin Hall’s study on Ultra-Processed food - https://bit.ly/3z7akjY.
Brain Changer, Felice Jacka, https://bit.ly/3xpYGjJ,
There’s a Zoo in my Poo, Felice Jack & Rob Craw https://bit.ly/3RrHxNd.



🎧 previous Imperfects Episodes mentioned in this episode:
Tim Spector -https://link.chtbl.com/timspector.



This episode with Professor Felice Jacka includes a discussion about disordered eating. If this feels like too much for you right now, please come back to this episode when you're feeling ready.

If you or someone you love is experiencing disordered eating, we recommend the following organisations:
The Butterfly Foundation https://bit.ly/48YCSZe
Eating Disorders Families Australia https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5
Uncovery https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO

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.

How does food affect our mood? Does diet actually impact our mental health? What is a gut micro-biome, and can we still eat a few chips without ruining it? In this Academy of Imperfection episode, we are joined one of the worlds leading experts on the relationship between what we eat, and how it effects our mental health, Professor Felice Jacka.
And if can we trust anyone to get to the bottom of the vagus nerve ‘highway’; our hippocampus shrinking; our mitochondrial reaction to ultra-processed foods (don’t worry we didn’t know these words before either) - it’s her. 
There was a lot to 'digest' in this chat (so to speak), but thankfully, there is so much we can do, by making informed choices about what we put in our bodies, to improve our mental health. 
 
See below for links &amp; research mentioned in this episode, information on Felice and her work and extra resources:
📖 Things to read
<ul>
<li>The Food and Mood centre - <a href="https://bit.ly/3xdmkjw">https://bit.ly/3xdmkjw</a>.</li>
<li>Felice’s published research - <a href="https://deakin.au/3VWggpb">https://deakin.au/3VWggpb</a>,</li>
<li>Felice’s shorter articles - <a href="https://bit.ly/3RvfeO2">https://bit.ly/3RvfeO2</a>.</li>
<li>Felice’s recent research in Molecular Psychiatry Review -<a href="https://go.nature.com/3xozlqq">https://go.nature.com/3xozlqq</a>.</li>
<li>SMILEs trial - <a href="https://bit.ly/3KLjGEL">https://bit.ly/3KLjGEL</a>.</li>
<li>Kevin Hall’s study on Ultra-Processed food - <a href="https://bit.ly/3z7akjY">https://bit.ly/3z7akjY</a>.</li>
<li>Brain Changer, Felice Jacka, <a href="https://bit.ly/3xpYGjJ">https://bit.ly/3xpYGjJ</a>,</li>
<li>There’s a Zoo in my Poo, Felice Jack &amp; Rob Craw <a href="https://bit.ly/3RrHxNd">https://bit.ly/3RrHxNd</a>.</li>
</ul>
 
🎧 previous Imperfects Episodes mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Tim Spector - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/timspector">https://link.chtbl.com/timspector</a>.</li>
</ul>
 
This episode with Professor Felice Jacka includes a discussion about disordered eating. If this feels like too much for you right now, please come back to this episode when you're feeling ready.
If you or someone you love is experiencing disordered eating, we recommend the following organisations:
<ul>
<li>The Butterfly Foundation <a href="https://bit.ly/48YCSZe">https://bit.ly/48YCSZe</a></li>
<li>Eating Disorders Families Australia <a href="https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5">https://bit.ly/3TLU7J5</a></li>
<li>Uncovery <a href="https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO">https://bit.ly/3x4IOCO</a></li>
</ul>
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 <a href="http://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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