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Juggling Triplets and a Fresh Career Start with Marta Spirk
Jun 23, 2026
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Leaving Teaching for a Media Career in Midlife with Tiphany Kane
Jun 18, 2026
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Moving to Mexico for Six Months as a Pattern Interrupt with Brenda Florida
Jun 16, 2026
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Building a Business with Your Sister with Amy and Nancy Harrington
Jun 11, 2026
48m 58s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Juggling Triplets and a Fresh Career Start with Marta Spirk | If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Marta Spirk about navigating career change after becoming a mother to triplets. Based in Denver, Colorado, Marta shares her transformative journey from being a language professional in Brazil to launching her own business as a speaking coach for women entrepreneurs. Listeners will discover the unique obstacles and revelations that come with motherhood, especially for parents of multiples, and how Marta built a renewed career that blends her passion for language, music, and helping others share their story with impact.About Marta Spirk:Marta Spirk is a speaking coach, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and professional singer who helps women entrepreneurs turn their story into a powerful, revenue-generating signature talk. She supports her clients in clarifying their message, delivering it with confidence, and leveraging speaking as a strategic income stream - on stages, podcasts, and within their businesses. Through her coaching programs, keynotes, podcast, and award-winning book The Empowered Woman: The Ultimate Roadmap to Business Success, Marta blends storytelling, thought leadership, and practical speaking strategy so women can be seen, heard, and paid for their voice.Main Topics Covered:The challenges and emotional realities of becoming a first-time mom to triplets, including grief over changed expectations and high-risk pregnancy concernsHow Marta’s background in languages, translation, and music informed her later work as a coach and speakerThe transition from traditional employment and contract work to seeking autonomy through entrepreneurshipInsights into network marketing and the appeal—and limitations—of direct sales businesses for mothers seeking flexible workGrieving old identities and forging a new sense of self post-motherhoodThe power and art of crafting and delivering a signature story or talk for women entrepreneursThe role of mentorship, visibility, and storytelling in building a business and personal brand as a modern woman and motherQuote from the Episode:"It was a lot of grieving, I would say in the first trimester. It was the toughest, I'm going to say... coming to terms with, this is my future." — Marta SpirkTimestamps:00:18 Introduction to Marta Spirk and the topic of raising triplets and career change00:44 Marta shares why she loves living in Denver and her Brazilian roots02:12 Triplets turn 10—Marta reflects on a decade of motherhood03:06 Explaining her fertility journey, endometriosis, and PCOS diagnosis05:23 Discovering she was expecting triplets, fear, and shifting expectations07:35 The concept of “matrescence” and grieving old dreams in motherhood09:09 Marta’s early passion for languages, translation, and tutoring in Brazil13:19 Career path shifts after moving to the U.S. with three infants14:40 Infusing musical passion into work and identity as a singer16:42 Deciding between working, staying home, or building a new path20:13 Entering network marketing (Beachbody) and discovering entrepreneurship24:42 Moving from interpreting others’ ideas to owning her message27:47 Building a business helping women distill and present their stories32:07 Marta’s podcast, book, and signature speaking strategy offer34:00 Marta’s reading habits and favorite book recommendation36:33 On adapting to American culture and favorite Girl Scout cookiesABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations.CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://www.martaspirk.com You can find episodes of her podcast The Empowered Woman here: https://www.martaspirk.com/blogGET MARTA'S SPECIAL OFFER: Story to Stage Evaluation - Free speaking strategy callWhether you are already speaking or aspiring to, let's spend 30 minutes together and talk about your vision and goals and how I could support you: https://www.martaspirk.com/evaluationNote from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support.If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.comHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() Leaving Teaching for a Media Career in Midlife with Tiphany Kane | If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Tiphany Kane about embracing passion and reinvention in adulthood. Joining the conversation from sunny Southern California, Tiphany shares her journey of escaping a restrictive upbringing, redefining her career path from teacher to media company co-owner, and why true opportunity lies in leaning into your authentic self. Listeners will hear how Tiphany navigated being told she was "too passionate," faced institutional barriers, and ultimately found empowerment and possibility through podcasting, entrepreneurship, and letting go of sunk costs.About Tiphany Kane:Tiphany Kane, M.Ed., is the CEO & co-founder of KaSa Media Productions, Executive Director of Sonic Bloom Podcast Awards, Public Speaker, Award-winning Podcast, Video, & Live Events Producer who brings her passion for the art of the spoken word to people who have a powerful story to tell. She is also a member of the AIVA (Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts) and serves as an AIVA juror. Tiphany is building Just 4 Feet Studio, a 5,500 sq ft state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos recording & post-production studio in Orange County, CA.Main Topics Covered:Overcoming the limitations of a high-control, patriarchal upbringing and embracing education and independenceNavigating career transitions: from passionate teacher, to frustrated administrator, to dynamic entrepreneurThe impact of being labeled "too passionate" in the workplace, and how that informed Tiphany’s decisions and self-worthAddressing inequity in education, especially for gifted and talented programs and underrepresented studentsThe power (and reality) of using podcasting and independent media to reinvent your life and build confidence—not just incomeDealing with sunk cost fallacy and fear in career changes—what to let go and how to trust your evolving journeyWomen’s opportunities and challenges in independent media in the age of AI, gatekeepers, and authenticityThe nuanced truth about following your passion, accepting “not a good fit,” and the value of creating your own pathQuote from the Episode:"This is something I really like about myself. This is something I’d like to lean into more. I am so sick and tired of feeling like I have to hide who I am to show up in a world where I’m showing up in the way they say I should show up. It’s exhausting. And I’m done with it." — Tiphany KaneTimestamps:00:00 - Amy welcomes Tiphany 01:13 - Tiphany’s upbringing, expectations as a woman, and experience with high-control religion03:04 - Discovering dinosaurs, geology, and leaving behind misinformation04:34 - Path to teaching: resisting gender expectations, working in sales during 9/11, the pivot06:46 - Loving teaching, working with gifted children, asynchronous development, and personal connections09:51 - Going back to school, financial logistics, pursuing a teaching internship and credentialing hurdles12:14 - Not getting the dream job, learning you can request a debrief, and hearing “too passionate” as feedback13:24 - Processing being “too much” and realizing it was time to make a change20:00 - Designing an exit plan for alignment; accepting when you and a system are not a good fit22:08 - Podcasting as a catalyst for reinvention: what starting a show actually gave Tiphany26:34 - Letting go of sunk cost fallacy, grieving lost paths, and building new ones32:13 - Missing the classroom, but embracing entrepreneurship and the risks involved33:31 - The necessity of independent, authentic media for women in an era of AI and misinformation37:25 - Tiphany’s current business, working with brands like Z Gallerie, and adapting to uncertainty41:32 - Book and podcast recommendations: "When Women Were Dragons" and Pod Save America44:09 - On cold plunges, health advice, and why universal solutions don’t exist49:06 - Empathy, advice-giving, and supporting people in difficult situations52:04ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations.CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://kasamediapro.com/TIPHANY’S SHOW: Shut up and Listen to Her https://www.youtube.com/live/e5LeCJT_Ctw?si=j9Dz4G6KevOExw3v If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.comHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Moving to Mexico for Six Months as a Pattern Interrupt with Brenda Florida | If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Brenda Florida about choosing radical change as a tool for personal transformation. Based in Southern California, Brenda shares her experience of putting her life in storage, temporarily moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and intentionally disrupting her routine in search of growth. Listeners will hear how Brenda used a six-month international relocation. This was not an escape, but as a catalyst to break deep-seated patterns, confront internalized beliefs around work, money, and identity, and ultimately emerge with a renewed sense of purpose.About Brenda Florida:Brenda is a certified life coach with over eight years of experience helping hundreds of clients break patterns that no longer serve them — like people-pleasing, guilt, overgiving, and overfunctioning. Her work focuses on pattern interruption at the identity level, helping people recognize the subconscious dynamics driving their decisions and consciously choose a new response. This includes ambitious women navigating major life and career shifts — retirement, reinvention, stepping away from leadership — and redefining who they are in their next chapter. Brenda’s approach is practical, direct, and grounded in real-time change — not theory, but lived experience.Main Topics Covered:How intentional relocation can catalyze deep personal transformationThe logistics and realities of being a digital nomad: minimalism, storage decisions, and AirbnbsDisrupting internalized patterns around work, money, and gender rolesNavigating loneliness and self-reflection during a “cocooning” season abroadOvercoming expectations: why outward adventure became a journey inwardThe challenges (and comedic realities) of living abroad without speaking the local languagePractical support tools for reinventing yourself later in lifeThe importance of reframing discomfort and uncertainty as growth opportunitiesQuote from the Episode:“It was very much a cocooning time for me...the whole six months ended up being so internally transformative. I was spending all my energy on myself... It totally changes the chatter—you’re not absorbing that noise from your regular environment. It leaves you to yourself in a different way.” — Brenda FloridaTimestamps:[00:00:00] Introduction to Brenda Florida and episode overview[00:01:05] Planning the Mexico move—timing, storage, logistics[00:03:28] Why Playa del Carmen? Geography, practicality, digital nomad research[00:05:16] The need to disrupt patterns: burnout, business plateau, and personal stasis[00:09:56] Family and friends’ reactions to taking a big risk[00:14:22] What she was trying to shake up—specific patterns and old beliefs[00:18:32] Approaches to “pattern interruption” before moving and why relocation was different[00:20:12] Living in Mexico with limited Spanish; daily challenges and language barriers[00:25:00] Adapting to new systems: grocery stores, finding familiar products, and reliance on tech[00:29:55] Socializing, expat communities, and why Brenda chose solitude[00:32:23] Dealing with environmental factors (like sargassum) and shifting expectations[00:35:13] The rooftop pool, redefining “beach” joy, and embracing what works[00:36:18] What she thought would happen vs. what actually transformed[00:37:36] The retreat analogy: why changing environment unlocks new insights[00:41:08] Mindful living: what daily “friction” reveals about subconscious beliefs[00:44:33] Unpacking deep conditioning around work, pay, and gender[00:47:11] Observing patterns, subconscious behaviors, and the reality of change[00:51:53] Would transformation have happened without the big move?[00:53:03] Third act reinvention and Brenda’s new offer for women[00:59:02] Favorite source of entertainment and closing fun questions[01:00:40] Cocktail talk: cultural differences and favorites[01:02:43] Wrap up and how listeners can connect with Brenda[01:03:16] Community reminders and final thoughtsABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations.CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: https://www.brendaflorida.comBRENDA’S SHOW: Why Do I Keep Doing That? https://feed.podbean.com/whydoikeepdoingthat/feed.xmlGET BRENDA'S SPECIAL OFFER:The Third Act Reset:A private guided audio and companion worksheet designed for ambitious women navigating identity shifts — retirement, career exits, reinvention, or stepping into a new chapter. Normally $47 but free for the audience of The Art of Imperfect AdultingUse this unique link: brenda-florida-coaching-jgbb8n.subscribepage.ioNote from the show: Guest offers are almost always limited-time and limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest for support.If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.comHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Building a Business with Your Sister with Amy and Nancy Harrington✨ | sisterhoodbusiness partnership+3 | Amy HarringtonNancy Harrington | The Passionistas Project | Los AngelesBoston | sisterhoodbusiness+3 | — | 48m 58s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Solo Female Travel and Building Community with Liz Rivas✨ | solo female travelcommunity building+5 | Liz Rivas | RoamCircle | Dominican RepublicMiami, Florida | solo travelwomen's community+5 | — | 51m 29s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Lived Experience Facing Genetic Diagnosis with Mindy Uhrlaub✨ | genetic diagnosisALS+5 | Mindy Uhrlaub | Les Turner ALS FoundationALS TDI+3 | — | ALSgenetic carrier+6 | — | 44m 01s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Drawing Nude Art as a Woman Challenging Shame with Michelle Dovey✨ | creative freedomself-imposed limits+3 | Michelle Dovey | — | WalesNew Zealand+1 | nude artself-exploration+5 | — | 47m 54s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Moving Abroad After Divorce and Finding a New Community with Jennifer Sontag✨ | moving abroaddivorce+4 | Jennifer Sontag | ViaMondeMacy's | Sicily, ItalySpain+1 | divorcerelocation+6 | — | 47m 16s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Leaving a Professional Career to Raise a Large Family and Entrepreneurship with Julie Cole✨ | career pivotsmotherhood+4 | Julie Cole | Mabel’s Labels | Burlington, Ontario | career changeparenting insights+4 | — | 45m 30s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Infertility Journey Facing Grief and Motherhood Hopes with Hope Alcocer✨ | infertilitygrief+4 | Hope Alcocer | — | New York City tri-state area | infertilitymiscarriage+7 | — | 49m 48s | |
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| 5/19/26 | ![]() Moving to Portugal and Embracing Uncertainty with Stephanie Benedetto✨ | moving abroadpersonal growth+4 | Stephanie Benedetto | — | PortugalUnited States | Portugalexpatriate+6 | — | 42m 29s | |
| 5/16/26 | ![]() Finding Joy After Fatigue with Karen Rudolph✨ | chronic stresspeople-pleasing+4 | Karen Rudolph | — | Sarasota, Florida | chronic stressself-compassion+4 | — | 38m 36s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() Career Change From TV Actress to Retreat Leader with Zina Wilde✨ | career changepersonal growth+4 | Zina Wilde | Vogue GreeceChicago Tribune+4 | Los AngelesGreece+4 | career changewellness retreats+5 | — | 43m 32s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Facing Chronic Illness from Birth Through Adulthood with Carly Alyssa Thorne | If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Carly Alyssa Thorne about navigating life with congenital rubella syndrome. Based in LA, California, Carly Alyssa Thorne shares her journey of balancing medical needs with pursuing a fulfilling career, relationships, and mindset work. This episode uncovers the challenges of living with visible and invisible disabilities, the evolution of self-acceptance, and the power of choosing authenticity and self-advocacy despite societal misunderstanding.About Carly Alyssa Thorne:Carly Alyssa Thorne is a Director, Producer, Actress, Author, and Speaker with over 30 years in the conscious transformation field. Blending Eastern and Western philosophies, she integrates wellness, spirituality, and storytelling to create media and experiences that inspire growth and healing. A former fitness and wellness center owner and certified Life Coach, Reiki Master, NLP and Hypnotherapy Practitioner, and Interfaith Ordained Minister, Carly brings a holistic lens to every production and collaboration. Her work bridges film, business, and consciousness—empowering others to embody their truth, elevate their message, and lead with purpose.Main Topics Covered:Living with congenital rubella syndrome: understanding a rare, lifelong chronic illness and its evolving impact on daily life, health, and relationships.Invisible vs. visible disabilities: how Carly Alyssa Thorne navigates when and how to reveal her challenges, the emotional journey of self-acceptance, and combating stigma.Coping with ongoing medical needs: the reality of 67+ surgeries, ongoing treatments, restricted activities, and prioritizing quality of life.Mindset, mental health, and resilience: the work of managing depression, post-traumatic stress, and the conscious decision to choose life and positivity.Career and education obstacles: why chronic illness disrupted Carly Alyssa Thorne's academic pursuits, and how she pivoted to certifications and entrepreneurship.Self-advocacy and boundaries: learning to say no, educating others, and managing relationships with those who may not understand chronic illness.Blending Eastern and Western healing: embracing both medication and holistic practices to build a sustainable, flexible support system.Supporting others: Carly Alyssa Thorne's work as a coach, using multisensory and individualized approaches to help people through trauma and life transitions.Quote from the Episode:"I finally just stopped caring what other people stared, what their looks were, what comments were, you know, bullying, all that stuff. And I’m just like, I’m just going to be me—if you either like it or you don’t. If you need to ask me a question instead of staring, feel free to ask me a question. I’d be more than happy to answer." — Carly Alyssa Thorne 10:55Timestamps:00:05 Introduction; where Carly Alyssa Thorne calls home and what she loves about LA00:50 Explaining congenital rubella syndrome and its effects01:27 How the syndrome uniquely affects each person; long-term medical complications03:29 Childhood experiences: isolation, allergies, and constant medical care05:21 Lung and respiratory challenges; living with additional illnesses06:07 Family dynamics and coming to terms with medical reality07:25 Impact on school, sports, friendships, and accommodations09:31 Navigating visible and invisible disabilities; decisions about self-presentation12:56 The mindset shift: from hiding to self-acceptance and advocacy18:40 The toll of chronic illness on mental health and resilience23:47 Coping strategies, mindset work, and building positivity26:38 Day-to-day impact: fatigue, self-care, and adapting professional life29:12 Educational and career roadblocks, inability to sustain traditional roles31:05 Losing freedom (driving), further adaptations across life32:58 Boundaries and relationships: support circles and letting go of judgment35:03 Cultural and family context; independent self-advocacy37:18 Carly Alyssa Thorne’s coaching work: blending modalities to support othersABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations.CONNECT WITH THE GUEST: Www.carlyathorne.comNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.comIf you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the steps for how you can make that happen. Pitch yourself at https://www.imperfectadulting.com/be-a-guestHere are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors | — | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Life After Major Upheaval and Divorce with Becky Mollenkamp✨ | divorcegrief+5 | Becky Mollenkamp | — | St. Louis, Missouri | upheavalloss+5 | — | 50m 27s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Polyamory After Purity Culture with Courtney Boyer✨ | polyamorypurity culture+4 | Courtney Boyer | The New York PostCosmopolitan+2 | — | polyamorypurity culture+6 | — | 42m 14s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() Holistic Health Journey and Letting Go of Old Beliefs with Sarah Dawkins✨ | holistic healthidentity transformation+4 | Sarah Dawkins | Heal YourselfThe Art of Imperfect Adulting | SpainUK+1 | holistic healingnursing+5 | — | 50m 47s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() From Medicine to Ministry with Hospital Chaplain Christine Davies✨ | medical advocacyfaith+4 | Christine Davies | Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | Hunterdon County, New JerseyNew Jersey | hospital chaplainepilepsy+6 | — | 38m 30s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Burning Mouth Syndrome and Finding Relief with Peggy Sharr✨ | burning mouth syndromechronic pain+4 | Peggy Sharr | The Burning Mouth Syndrome Survival GuideSurviving the Family Kingdom | Athens, Georgia | burning mouth syndromechronic pain+6 | — | 1h 03m 04s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Binge Eating and Living with Hidden Shame with Jane Pilger✨ | binge eatingshame+4 | Jane Pilger | — | Albuquerque, New Mexico | binge eatingshame+5 | — | 48m 34s | |
| 4/18/26 | ![]() Saying Yes and Reconnecting With Yourself After Burnout with Jessica Rector✨ | burnoutmental health+4 | Jessica Rector | — | Texas | burnout preventionmental wellness+7 | — | 49m 09s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Breaking Free from Generational Wounds with Lisa Manzo✨ | generational traumasobriety+4 | Lisa Manzo | The Phoenix Mind | Las Vegas | childhood traumarecovery+4 | — | 36m 07s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Divorce Recovery and Rediscovering Yourself After 30 Years with Andrea Daley✨ | divorce recoveryself-discovery+3 | Andrea Daley | — | Greenville, South Carolina | divorceidentity+5 | — | 41m 47s | |
| 4/9/26 | ![]() How Rejection Sparks Growth and New Paths with Lucy Bedewi✨ | rejectionpersonal growth+4 | Lucy Bedewi | My Write Hand WomanNasdaq+3 | Austin, Texas | rejectiongrowth+7 | — | 34m 32s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Lactation Consultant Support for Queer and Trans Parents with Jacob Engelsman✨ | lactation supportqueer and trans parents+3 | Jacob Engelsman | Lactation for the Rest of Us: A Guide for Queer and Trans Parents and Helpers | Atlanta, GA | lactation consultantqueer parents+3 | — | 1h 07m 41s | |
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