Our very own Hugh van Cuylenburg is back in the hotseat for a second round in the Vulnerabilitea House! And guys... wowee. Potentially inspired by the most recent Vulnerabilitea House episode with Missy Higgins, Hugh opens up about how much he is actually struggling right now. In fact, he’s probably as raw and honest and vulnerable as he’s ever been on The Imperfects. The Vulnerabilitea House (and the whole podcast tbh) is all about encouraging vulnerability by sharing our own struggles and imperfections. Why? Because being vulnerable creates stronger and more authentic connections with others. But like we’ve said a number of times on this podcast, you can’t just be vulnerable with anyone. It’s important to always trust and feel safe with those you open up to.

If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we recommend lifeline, 13 11 14. The Imperfects is produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh & Josh van Cuylenburg.

Our very own Hugh van Cuylenburg is back in the hotseat for a second round in the Vulnerabilitea House! And guys... wowee. Potentially inspired by the most recent Vulnerabilitea House episode with Missy Higgins, Hugh opens up about how much he is actually struggling right now. In fact, he’s probably as raw and honest and vulnerable as he’s ever been on The Imperfects. The Vulnerabilitea House (and the whole podcast tbh) is all about encouraging vulnerability by sharing our own struggles and imperfections. Why? Because being vulnerable creates stronger and more authentic connections with others. But like we’ve said a number of times on this podcast, you can’t just be vulnerable with anyone. It’s important to always trust and feel safe with those you open up to.If this episode has triggered anything for you around mental health, we recommend lifeline, 13 11 14. The Imperfects is produced by Ryan Shelton, Hugh &amp; 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.

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.

The Vulnerabilitea House - Hugh van Cuylenburg... Round 2

How kind is your inner voice? What does it say to you when your with friends, having family dinner, at work, when you mistakes, or, when you look in the mirror?

We all have an inner critic and for lots of us, that voice can be loud and relentless - holding us back from thriving, from living the life we want to live and being the person we want to be.

In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we jump back into an episode with Dr Em and get up close and personal with ‘our inner critics’.

In this snippet we explore the role of the inner critic, what’s its purpose? How can we learn to live with, and maybe even befriend it.

To listen to this full episode with Dr. Em, follow this link: https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic

Links mentioned in the episode:

📺 Things to watch
Shirzad Charmine’s Ted Talk, ‘Know Your Inner Saboteurs’, click here: https://bit.ly/2Ybu5Aa

📖 Things to read
Daniel Siegel https://bit.ly/3TnNVV5

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.

How kind is your inner voice? What does it say to you when your with friends, having family dinner, at work, when you mistakes, or, when you look in the mirror?
We all have an inner critic and for lots of us, that voice can be loud and relentless - holding us back from thriving, from living the life we want to live and being the person we want to be.
In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we jump back into an episode with Dr Em and get up close and personal with ‘our inner critics’.
In this snippet we explore the role of the inner critic, what’s its purpose? How can we learn to live with, and maybe even befriend it.
To listen to this full episode with Dr. Em, follow this link: <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic">https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic</a>
Links mentioned in the episode:
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>Shirzad Charmine’s Ted Talk, ‘Know Your Inner Saboteurs’, click here: <a href="https://bit.ly/2Ybu5Aa">https://bit.ly/2Ybu5Aa</a></li>
</ul>
📖 Things to read
<ul>
<li>Daniel Siegel <a href="https://bit.ly/3TnNVV5">https://bit.ly/3TnNVV5</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.

IMPERFIX: Dr. Em - Befriending Your Inner Critic

Its hard to imagine a life more remarkable, or as unique as that of Nathan Cavaleri.

Nathan rose to fame as an 8 year old blues prodigy, regularly appearing on Aussie TV screens in the 90’s, but there is so much more to Nathan and his story than that. Whether it’s touring Australia with the likes of Jimmy Barnes; or touring America with blues Legend B.B. King; being signed to Michael Jackson’s label; or starring in a Baywatch spin off with David Hasselhoff; Nathan’s life from the outside, really does look perfect. However, as we all know, perfect isn't what this podcast is about.

In this episode, Nathan talks about the challenges he has faced along the way. From his battle with Leukaemia as a child; to his overwhelming struggles with anxiety as an adult that resulted in him passing out on stage. Nathan is a wonderful person, a beautiful storyteller and he’s a real joy to listen to in this episode of the imperfects.


To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/9XlJBw6fdq8

To see Nathan perform live & check out his tour dates follow this link: https://bit.ly/3Kgqz0x

To book Nathan for speaking events, or exclusive performances, follow this link: https://bit.ly/44Z6IN0

To follow Nathan on Twitch, where he live streams his creative process and regularly connects with  fans, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3yqDutY

Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:



🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Dr Em - Who Is Your Inner Critic & Why Is It there?  - https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic



📺 Things to watch
Nathan’s Australian Story - https://bit.ly/3wMGTCW
Hugh’s Australian Story - https://bit.ly/3USSxEn
Camp Nowhere - https://bit.ly/4bM7MWA



🎧 Things to listen to
Nathans latest albums (Demons, and Miracles) - https://bit.ly/3WTbYj5https://snd.click/miracles



🚨 To support
The Starlight Foundation - https://bit.ly/3WR1f8I



🛒 Things to buy
Tickets to Nathan’s live tour - www.nathancavaleri.com/tour
Vulnerabilitea house cards - https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR



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.

Its hard to imagine a life more remarkable, or as unique as that of Nathan Cavaleri.
Nathan rose to fame as an 8 year old blues prodigy, regularly appearing on Aussie TV screens in the 90’s, but there is so much more to Nathan and his story than that. Whether it’s touring Australia with the likes of Jimmy Barnes; or touring America with blues Legend B.B. King; being signed to Michael Jackson’s label; or starring in a Baywatch spin off with David Hasselhoff; Nathan’s life from the outside, really does look perfect. However, as we all know, perfect isn't what this podcast is about.
In this episode, Nathan talks about the challenges he has faced along the way. From his battle with Leukaemia as a child; to his overwhelming struggles with anxiety as an adult that resulted in him passing out on stage. Nathan is a wonderful person, a beautiful storyteller and he’s a real joy to listen to in this episode of the imperfects.
 To watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link: <a href="https://youtu.be/9XlJBw6fdq8">https://youtu.be/9XlJBw6fdq8</a>  To see Nathan perform live &amp; check out his tour dates follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Kgqz0x">https://bit.ly/3Kgqz0x</a>
To book Nathan for speaking events, or exclusive performances, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/44Z6IN0">https://bit.ly/44Z6IN0</a>
To follow Nathan on Twitch, where he live streams his creative process and regularly connects with  fans, follow this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3yqDutY">https://bit.ly/3yqDutY</a>
Links mentioned in the episode and extra resources:
 
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
<ul>
<li>Dr Em - Who Is Your Inner Critic &amp; Why Is It there?  - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic">https://link.chtbl.com/Innercritic</a></li>
</ul>
 
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>Nathan’s Australian Story - <a href="https://bit.ly/3wMGTCW">https://bit.ly/3wMGTCW</a></li>
<li>Hugh’s Australian Story - <a href="https://bit.ly/3USSxEn">https://bit.ly/3USSxEn</a></li>
<li>Camp Nowhere - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bM7MWA">https://bit.ly/4bM7MWA</a></li>
</ul>
 
🎧 Things to listen to
<ul>
<li>Nathans latest albums (Demons, and Miracles) - <a href="https://bit.ly/3WTbYj5">https://bit.ly/3WTbYj5</a> <a href="https://snd.click/miracles">https://snd.click/miracles</a></li>
</ul>
 
🚨 To support
<ul>
<li>The Starlight Foundation - <a href="https://bit.ly/3WR1f8I">https://bit.ly/3WR1f8I</a></li>
</ul>
 
🛒 Things to buy
<ul>
<li>Tickets to Nathan’s live tour - <a href="http://www.nathancavaleri.com/tour">www.nathancavaleri.com/tour</a></li>
<li>Vulnerabilitea house cards - <a href="https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR">https://bit.ly/3PBFlkR</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.

Nathan Cavaleri - The Ups & The Blues

After his sister, Niki, was murdered by her ex-partner, Tarang Chawla made a decision - that he wouldn’t allow Niki to be remembered as just another statistic. Since then, Tarang has become an activist, working to reduce incidents of all forms of violence and abuse towards women in Australian.

In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we reflect on a conversation we had with Tarang back in 2022. Here, Tarang discusses the importance of believing and supporting women when they disclose abuse, and understanding the role of power, control, and gender inequality in such scenarios. Tarang also emphasises the need to separate individuals from their potentially abusive behaviour, underscoring the collective responsibility of men in combating violence against women.

Here are some important links from this episode.

🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
Tarang Chawla - Men talking about mens violence https://link.chtbl.com/9ps_S1kW
An imperfect chat about men - https://link.chtbl.com/BVlSy3Kf

📱 Things to follow
Tarang Chawla’s Instagram - https://bit.ly/4bQa8Up

🎧 Things to listen to
There’s no place like home, with Tarang Chawla https://bit.ly/3yst5Oq

🚨 For support
Our watch https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV
White Ribbon https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs
No To Violence https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5

If you feel like you are in immediate danger please call 000. If you need someone to talk to we recommend calling the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line 1800 RESPECT on 1800 732 732.

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.

After his sister, Niki, was murdered by her ex-partner, Tarang Chawla made a decision - that he wouldn’t allow Niki to be remembered as just another statistic. Since then, Tarang has become an activist, working to reduce incidents of all forms of violence and abuse towards women in Australian.
In this episode of the IMPERFIX, we reflect on a conversation we had with Tarang back in 2022. Here, Tarang discusses the importance of believing and supporting women when they disclose abuse, and understanding the role of power, control, and gender inequality in such scenarios. Tarang also emphasises the need to separate individuals from their potentially abusive behaviour, underscoring the collective responsibility of men in combating violence against women.
Here are some important links from this episode.
🎧 Previous episodes of The Imperfects
<ul>
<li>Tarang Chawla - Men talking about mens violence <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/9ps_S1kW">https://link.chtbl.com/9ps_S1kW</a></li>
<li>An imperfect chat about men - <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/BVlSy3Kf">https://link.chtbl.com/BVlSy3Kf</a></li>
</ul>
📱 Things to follow
<ul>
<li>Tarang Chawla’s Instagram - <a href="https://bit.ly/4bQa8Up">https://bit.ly/4bQa8Up</a></li>
</ul>
🎧 Things to listen to
<ul>
<li>There’s no place like home, with Tarang Chawla <a href="https://bit.ly/3yst5Oq">https://bit.ly/3yst5Oq</a></li>
</ul>
🚨 For support
<ul>
<li>Our watch <a href="https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV">https://bit.ly/3w0BQhV</a></li>
<li>White Ribbon <a href="https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs">https://bit.ly/3W6nMhs</a></li>
<li>No To Violence <a href="https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5">https://bit.ly/3UlyiA5</a></li>
</ul>
If you feel like you are in immediate danger please call 000. If you need someone to talk to we recommend calling the national 24-hour sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line 1800 RESPECT on 1800 732 732. 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.

The Vulnerabilitea House - Hugh van Cuylenburg... Round 2

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