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.
What this show covers
mental healthrelationshipsidentityshamepsychologyperimenopausewomen's healthADHDhormonesOCDadvocacyfalse memoriesgambling addictionprofessional sportrecovery
What listeners will find here
Perimenopause, ADHD and the mental load no one warned you about
Perimenopause takes center stage here, with Zoë Foster Blake and Dr Fatima Khan unpacking early signs, mental health impacts, treatment myths, and how hormonal shifts can intersect with ADHD. It sounds especially useful for anyone feeling unlike themselves and wanting clearer language for a GP conversation.
A firsthand look at OCD, false memories, and the exhausting pull of reassurance
OCD is the focus here as Angie Greene talks about being diagnosed at 19 and living with obsessions, compulsions, false memories, and reassurance seeking. She also shares how bad episodes affect her relationship and why her anti-discrimination work matters so deeply to her.
An NRL career, $250K in debt, and the recovery story Luke Bateman tells with brutal honesty
Luke Bateman talks about gambling addiction, depression, and the gap between his public image as an NRL player and what was happening privately. He traces the road to rock bottom, rehab, and a recovery journey shaped by honesty, family, and learning how to reconnect with himself.
Imposter syndrome, reframed: why self-doubt isn’t always the enemy
Imposter syndrome is the focus here, with Dr Emily Musgrove arguing it’s not really a syndrome and may even contain something useful. The episode explores belonging, confidence versus competence, the imposter cycle, and four practical strategies to stop self-doubt from shrinking your world.
Andy Lee gets personal about family crisis, friendship, and the cost of growing up fast
Andy Lee opens up about his mum being given two weeks to live when he was 15, and how that upheaval shaped his family and sense of self. The episode also digs into Hamish & Andy, friendship dynamics, jealousy, money, criticism, and the strange pressures of public life.
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