As Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt is making a massive impact on an issue that effects people everywhere… BODY IMAGE.

Not only is Taryn a body image campaigner, she’s also a documentarian, having made two docos encouraging us to EMBRACE our bodies, not matter what they look like. We highly recommend you watch them - links below.

In this Academy of Imperfection, Taryn talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about her own body image journey, including a vulnerable Before & After image of herself that broke the internet and changed her life. Don’t worry they fixed the internet soon after.

Taryn Brumfitt's documentary Embrace is available on Netflix, Stan, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Google Play & Apple TV.

Embrace Kids is available on Binge, Foxtel, Apple TV, Google Play & Amazon Prime. 

As Australian of the Year, Taryn Brumfitt is making a massive impact on an issue that effects people everywhere… BODY IMAGE. Not only is Taryn a body image campaigner, she’s also a documentarian, having made two docos encouraging us to EMBRACE our bodies, not matter what they look like. We highly recommend you watch them - links below. In this Academy of Imperfection, Taryn talks with Hugh, Ryan and Josh about her own body image journey, including a vulnerable Before &amp; After image of herself that broke the internet and changed her life. Don’t worry they fixed the internet soon after.
Taryn Brumfitt's documentary Embrace is available on Netflix, Stan, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Google Play &amp; Apple TV.
Embrace Kids is available on Binge, Foxtel, Apple TV, Google Play &amp; Amazon Prime.

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.

Taryn Brumfitt - Every Body Is Perfect

Chef extraordinaire, creative genius and owner of Attica, Ben Shewry is welcomed back to the studio, this time into the Vulnerabilitea House.

In this episode, Ben answers the question, “When was a time you stayed silent, and regretted it?” and talks about his own culpability in racism, and how this event shaped the person that he is today.

Hugh and Josh share a moment they wish they could have back, and how they have been moving through the shame to do better next time.

In determining what success means to him, Ben talks so graciously about how showing sensitivity and love within relationships leads to deeper connections, and a more enriching life.

Ben, we’re IN LOVE with you.

To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - https://youtu.be/s2ZnJ1fw35w

📖 Things to read:
Uses for Obsession by Ben Shewry - https://bit.ly/4f8Z6eA

🎧 Things to listen to:
Ben Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of Excellence - https://apple.co/4hhc2RB
Ben Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was Made - https://apple.co/48hrQiQ
Rana Hussain - Belonging for Connection - https://apple.co/3NwftWC
Slip Slidin’ Away by Paul Simon - https://bit.ly/3NyRqGL

🍴Things to check out:
Attica - https://www.attica.com.au

Chef extraordinaire, creative genius and owner of Attica, Ben Shewry is welcomed back to the studio, this time into the Vulnerabilitea House.
In this episode, Ben answers the question, “When was a time you stayed silent, and regretted it?” and talks about his own culpability in racism, and how this event shaped the person that he is today.
Hugh and Josh share a moment they wish they could have back, and how they have been moving through the shame to do better next time.
In determining what success means to him, Ben talks so graciously about how showing sensitivity and love within relationships leads to deeper connections, and a more enriching life.
Ben, we’re IN LOVE with you.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, click here - <a href="https://youtu.be/s2ZnJ1fw35w">https://youtu.be/s2ZnJ1fw35w</a>
📖 Things to read:
<ul>
<li>Uses for Obsession by Ben Shewry - <a href="https://bit.ly/4f8Z6eA">https://bit.ly/4f8Z6eA</a></li>
</ul>
🎧 Things to listen to:
<ul>
<li>Ben Shewry (Pt 1) - The Other Side of Excellence - <a href="https://apple.co/4hhc2RB">https://apple.co/4hhc2RB</a></li>
<li>Ben Shewry (Pt 2) - How The Chef Was Made - <a href="https://apple.co/48hrQiQ">https://apple.co/48hrQiQ</a></li>
<li>Rana Hussain - Belonging for Connection - <a href="https://apple.co/3NwftWC">https://apple.co/3NwftWC</a></li>
<li>Slip Slidin’ Away by Paul Simon - <a href="https://bit.ly/3NyRqGL">https://bit.ly/3NyRqGL</a></li>
</ul>
🍴Things to check out:
<ul>
<li>Attica - <a href="https://www.attica.com.au/"></a><a href="https://www.attica.com.au">https://www.attica.com.au</a></li>
</ul>

Ben Shewry - Making It Right (And Delicious)

It’s tiiimmmmeeee, to get vulnyyyyy (again).

And this time, we’re talking about year 12 exams. With the WHOLE TEAM!

Whether you’ve hid a possum in your cupboard the night before your English exam, or lost your voice on stage in your drama final, or maybe didn’t even take exams, we’ve been there, and we’re here to tell you, it will be okay.

So, get out your papers and pens (do kids still use these?), sit down and enjoy.

Love,

The Imperfects.

To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://bit.ly/3YkRBuk

It’s tiiimmmmeeee, to get vulnyyyyy (again).
And this time, we’re talking about year 12 exams. With the WHOLE TEAM!
Whether you’ve hid a possum in your cupboard the night before your English exam, or lost your voice on stage in your drama final, or maybe didn’t even take exams, we’ve been there, and we’re here to tell you, it will be okay.
So, get out your papers and pens (do kids still use these?), sit down and enjoy.
Love,
The Imperfects.
To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://bit.ly/3YkRBuk">https://bit.ly/3YkRBuk</a>

What's Your ATAR?

As an author, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Julia Baird has spent the last decade researching awe, wonder, grace and forgiveness (...and now the title makes sense!).

Finding joy and purpose through ocean swimming, Julia shows us how impactful nature and community can be when we say yes to adventure (and also what to do when caught in a rip).

With Josh out sick, Ryan and Hugh do the heavy lifting with bountiful good questions, Ryan becomes enlightened and discovers the meaning behind church (no really, he’s onto something), and Hugh and Ryan get deep with Julia and discuss the role of justice in forgiveness and the place of grace in today’s society.

Julia, it was such an honour, and definitely a name ticked off our dream-guest bucket list.

To watch the full episode on YouTube click here - https://youtu.be/3Xjy4eABOQ4

🎧Things to listen to:
Not Stupid podcast with Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez - https://apple.co/4h3mhIS
Grace Tame - “Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism” - https://apple.co/404jXv7
All that really matters - Teddy Swims - https://bit.ly/3NmAt26
Renegades: Born in the USA with Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen - https://apple.co/3BJbhQW

📖 Things to read
Julia Baird’s ‘Staying Upright’ ABC column - https://ab.co/4f31HGN
Phosphorescence by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/3Y2MK0M
Bright Shining by Julia Baird - https://bit.ly/4eNfaCX
Silent Spring by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3NpOhcf
The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carlson - https://bit.ly/3A5UPcP
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey - https://amzn.to/3A1w3L1
AWE by Dacher Keltner - https://amzn.to/3BGEk7E
The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga

📺 Things to watch
Barack Obama singing Amazing Grace - https://bit.ly/3BG1WsV
The Pool documentary - https://thepoolfilm.au

🌊 Information about Ocean Swimming Groups
Phosphorescence Swimming Group (Melbourne) - https://bit.ly/488EWPp
Margaret River Swimming Group - https://ab.co/4dKT02P

As an author, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Julia Baird has spent the last decade researching awe, wonder, grace and forgiveness (...and now the title makes sense!).
Finding joy and purpose through ocean swimming, Julia shows us how impactful nature and community can be when we say yes to adventure (and also what to do when caught in a rip).
With Josh out sick, Ryan and Hugh do the heavy lifting with bountiful good questions, Ryan becomes enlightened and discovers the meaning behind church (no really, he’s onto something), and Hugh and Ryan get deep with Julia and discuss the role of justice in forgiveness and the place of grace in today’s society.
Julia, it was such an honour, and definitely a name ticked off our dream-guest bucket list.
To watch the full episode on YouTube click here - <a href="https://youtu.be/3Xjy4eABOQ4">https://youtu.be/3Xjy4eABOQ4</a>
🎧Things to listen to:
<ul>
<li>Not Stupid podcast with Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez - <a href="https://apple.co/4h3mhIS">https://apple.co/4h3mhIS</a></li>
<li>Grace Tame - “Sexy-time, Scissoring, Autism” - <a href="https://apple.co/404jXv7">https://apple.co/404jXv7</a></li>
<li>All that really matters - Teddy Swims - <a href="https://bit.ly/3NmAt26">https://bit.ly/3NmAt26</a></li>
<li>Renegades: Born in the USA with Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen - <a href="https://apple.co/3BJbhQW">https://apple.co/3BJbhQW</a></li>
</ul>
📖 Things to read
<ul>
<li>Julia Baird’s ‘Staying Upright’ ABC column - <a href="https://ab.co/4f31HGN">https://ab.co/4f31HGN</a></li>
<li>Phosphorescence by Julia Baird - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Y2MK0M">https://bit.ly/3Y2MK0M</a></li>
<li>Bright Shining by Julia Baird - <a href="https://bit.ly/4eNfaCX">https://bit.ly/4eNfaCX</a></li>
<li>Silent Spring by Rachel Carlson - <a href="https://bit.ly/3NpOhcf">https://bit.ly/3NpOhcf</a></li>
<li>The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carlson - <a href="https://bit.ly/3A5UPcP">https://bit.ly/3A5UPcP</a></li>
<li>The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey - <a href="https://amzn.to/3A1w3L1">https://amzn.to/3A1w3L1</a></li>
<li>AWE by Dacher Keltner - <a href="https://amzn.to/3BGEk7E">https://amzn.to/3BGEk7E</a></li>
<li>The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga</li>
</ul>
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>Barack Obama singing Amazing Grace - <a href="https://bit.ly/3BG1WsV">https://bit.ly/3BG1WsV</a></li>
<li>The Pool documentary - <a href="https://thepoolfilm.au/"></a><a href="https://thepoolfilm.au">https://thepoolfilm.au</a></li>
</ul>
🌊 Information about Ocean Swimming Groups
<ul>
<li>Phosphorescence Swimming Group (Melbourne) - <a href="https://bit.ly/488EWPp">https://bit.ly/488EWPp</a></li>
<li>Margaret River Swimming Group - <a href="https://ab.co/4dKT02P">https://ab.co/4dKT02P</a></li>
</ul>

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