From being ‘canceled’, to alcoholism and post-natal depression, Yumi Stynes knows how to get vulnerable in the Vulnerabilitea House.

Starting as a magnetic, music presenter on Channel V, Yumi’s career spans more than 20 years on our screens, on the radio, or in the very successful books she’s written. However as she shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, there were times when the phone simply didn't ring and her career felt like it was at a stand-still. 

In this episode, Yumi shares stories from her childhood, from feelings of isolation; to being the victim of racism in 1980s Swan Hill; we discuss the loss of her father and how that experience shaped her perspective on life; to what it was actually like being 'cancelled' and the role friendship played in her lowest moments; above all, Yumi tells us of her struggles with alcohol, and how her decision to quit transformed her life.

So buckle up for a big one! We know you’ll love this chat as much as we did!



📖 Things to read
‘Welcome To…’ book series https://bit.ly/3yPqb6O
The Food Fix (Garlic Honey Soy Chicken recipe) https://bit.ly/3RjbaQN

📺 Things to watch
The Circle ‘cancelling’ moment https://bit.ly/3RfcGUk

⛑️ For help & support with post natal depression
Call Panda on 1300 726 306 or visit https://bit.ly/45fCULX
Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit https://bit.ly/3yPDggh
For further research and learning visit Mumspace - https://bit.ly/3Vzsjs4

⛑️ For help & support with alcohol abuse
Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 222 222 or visit https://bit.ly/4bT6Pfq
Call the National Drug & Alcohol Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit https://bit.ly/4aPgvGJ

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.

From being ‘canceled’, to alcoholism and post-natal depression, Yumi Stynes knows how to get vulnerable in the Vulnerabilitea House.
Starting as a magnetic, music presenter on Channel V, Yumi’s career spans more than 20 years on our screens, on the radio, or in the very successful books she’s written. However as she shares with Hugh, Ryan and Josh, there were times when the phone simply didn't ring and her career felt like it was at a stand-still. 
In this episode, Yumi shares stories from her childhood, from feelings of isolation; to being the victim of racism in 1980s Swan Hill; we discuss the loss of her father and how that experience shaped her perspective on life; to what it was actually like being 'cancelled' and the role friendship played in her lowest moments; above all, Yumi tells us of her struggles with alcohol, and how her decision to quit transformed her life.
So buckle up for a big one! We know you’ll love this chat as much as we did! 
📖 Things to read
<ul>
<li>‘Welcome To…’ book series <a href="https://bit.ly/3yPqb6O">https://bit.ly/3yPqb6O</a></li>
<li>The Food Fix (Garlic Honey Soy Chicken recipe) <a href="https://bit.ly/3RjbaQN">https://bit.ly/3RjbaQN</a></li>
</ul>
📺 Things to watch
<ul>
<li>The Circle ‘cancelling’ moment <a href="https://bit.ly/3RfcGUk">https://bit.ly/3RfcGUk</a></li>
</ul>
⛑️ For help &amp; support with post natal depression
<ul>
<li>Call Panda on 1300 726 306 or visit <a href="https://bit.ly/45fCULX">https://bit.ly/45fCULX</a></li>
<li>Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit <a href="https://bit.ly/3yPDggh">https://bit.ly/3yPDggh</a></li>
<li>For further research and learning visit Mumspace - <a href="https://bit.ly/3Vzsjs4">https://bit.ly/3Vzsjs4</a></li>
</ul>
⛑️ For help &amp; support with alcohol abuse
<ul>
<li>Call Alcoholics Anonymous on 1300 222 222 or visit <a href="https://bit.ly/4bT6Pfq">https://bit.ly/4bT6Pfq</a></li>
<li>Call the National Drug &amp; Alcohol Hotline on 1800 250 015 or visit <a href="https://bit.ly/4aPgvGJ">https://bit.ly/4aPgvGJ</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.

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.

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