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The Imperfects

Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg

300 episodes

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.

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  1. Dr Emily - Am I Sick or Is It Anxiety?

    · 1 h 02 min · S7 E48

    Do you ever feel anxious about your health? Same. And it is the fundamental uncertainty of our health which can make this anxiety really exhausting, complicated and, well, hard, to live with. Back in the studio with…

  2. Bryan Brown - The Value of Being Alive

    · 56 min · S7 E47

    Not to be dramatic, but Bryan Brown is an Australian icon of the silver screen. 🎟️ Our live show Together Again is on sale now! Tickets here - https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep Cast in over 80 film and tv projects throughout…

  3. Hugo Toovey - The Reality of Surviving Cancer. Twice.

    · 1 h 13 min · S7 E46

    Hugo Toovey has beaten cancer, twice. But this is far from the whole story. 🎟️ Our live show Together Again is on sale now! Tickets here - https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep In this special bonus episode, Hugo joins Hugh, Ryan…

  4. Melanie Bracewell - Untangling a Toxic Relationship

    · 1 h 16 min · S7 E45

    Have you ever dated someone you knew, logically, was a bad idea? A puppeteer twenty years your senior, perhaps? 🎟️ Our live show Together Again is on sale now! Tickets here - https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep Melanie Bracewell…

  5. How To Set Goals You'll Actually Stick To In 2027 with Dr Emily

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E44

    Whether you’re a ‘new year new me’ aficionado, a 5-year planner, or get sweaty at the thought of setting goals, this episode is for you. 🎟️ Our live show Together Again is on sale now! Tickets here -…

  6. Kemi Nekvapil - A Compass for When You're Lost

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E43

    If you’re not navigating your life through your values, what are you using? 🎟️ Our live show Together Again is on sale now! Tickets here - https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep Our lord and saviour is back (in a secular, informal…

  7. Josh van Cuylenburg - Midlife Crisis Averted

    · 23 min · S7 E42 · Bonus

    The mid-life update we've all been waiting for. In the final instillation of the Vulnerabilitea Volume 2 Cards Announcement Week, where Ryan, Hugh and Josh have each answered one of the 52…

  8. Hugh van Cuylenburg - This Is Burnout

    · 31 min · S7 E41 · Bonus

    Hugh’s turn! This week, to celebrate the launch of our BRAND NEW Vulnerabilitea House Cards (with 52 brand-new life changing questions), Ryan, Hugh and Josh will each be answering a VII question on an episode this…

  9. Ryan Shelton - The Friend I Want To Be

    · 31 min · S7 E40 · Bonus

    It’s a different sort of episode(s) this week. Because, drum roll please*,* we have a BRAND-NEW deck of Vulnerabilitea House Cards, with 52 brand-new, life-changing questions. That’s right baby, Volume II is…

  10. Mitch Brown - AFL’s First Openly Bisexual Man

    · 1 h 16 min · S7 E39

    This moment is bigger than Mitch Brown. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/45NyQDy. Tie up your laces and pull up your socks, this story is ones for the ages. As the first male…

  11. Matt Okine - Comedy & Tragedy

    · 1 h 35 min · S7 E38

    Matt Okine has been privy to a few life changing events. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/45NyQDy Hailing from Triple J infamy (the radio station ……. not the athletic event),…

  12. Karissa Lewis - We're Not Better Off Without You

    · 1 h 20 min · S7 E37

    Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/45NyQDy On average in Australia, 9 people die by suicide each day, and for…

  13. Dr Emily - The Meaning of Mid-Life

    · 1 h 24 min · S7 E36

    Mid-life crises have a bad rap. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/45NyQDy Joined by our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove, this emisode is for everyone, but especially for…

  14. Hannah Ferguson - Outspoken But Not Broken

    · 1 h 22 min · S7 E35

    Not shut down by the fear of humiliation, Hannah Ferguson believes her biggest failure would be to never try in the first place. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/45NyQDy In…

  15. Dyson Heppell - Whatever It Takes… To Forgive

    · 1 h 30 min · S7 E34

    Inside what might be the biggest scandal in Australian sporting history, Dyson Heppell, at 23 years old, found himself at the centre with a choice to make. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here -…

  16. Andy Cooks - Andy Doesn't Drink (Anymore)

    · 1 h 08 min · S7 E33

    Hey Babe, what’s for (vulnerabili)tea? 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj Andy Hearnden, better known for his online moniker Andy Cooks, is a professional chef and home…

  17. Dr Emily - We're Longing for Belonging

    · 1 h 17 min · S7 E32

    Do you ever wonder whether you belong? 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj According to Dr Emily Musgrove, our resident psychologist, belonging is an evolutionary need,…

  18. Dis Works - A Game-Changing Study of The Resilience Project

    · 33 min · S7 E31 · Bonus

    Well, well, well, it’s time to prove things. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj Today we’re jumping in your ears for a public service announcement: The Resilience Project…

  19. Joe Williams - Concussion, Bipolar & Being a Dad

    · 1 h 24 min · S7 E30

    Approached by 5 NRL clubs by the time he was 13, Joe was a sporting prodigy. 💌 subscribe to our newsletter, my imperfect email, here - http://bit.ly/4lMOdTj Thrust into the spotlight Joe was introduced to a world of…

  20. Jess Hill - A 'love' of Control

    · 1 h 35 min · S7 E29

    Domestic violence is an epidemic in Australia, and Jess Hill has dedicated a good chunk of time trying to understand why. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au Joining us…

  21. Vincent Fantauzzo - A Brush With Pain

    · 1 h 37 min · S7 E28

    Art saved Vincent Fantauzzo’s life. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au In this episode, Vincent paints the picture of his childhood in Broadmeadows, a childhood marked…

  22. Dr Emily - That Guilty Feeling

    · 1 h 16 min · S7 E27

    How often do you feel guilty? Guiding us on a guilt trip today is our resident psychologist (and published author) Dr Emily Musgrove. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au…

  23. Cate Campbell - Even Olympians Have Depression

    · 1 h 17 min · S7 E26

    💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au - this week, featuring a reflection from none other than Cate Campbell. By the time she was 16, Cate Campbell had figured out her…

  24. Campbell "Struthless" Walker - Withdrawing with Drawing

    · 1 h 23 min · S7 E25

    Do you think of yourself as a creative person? How does being creative make you feel? 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au Today we welcome into the Academy of…

  25. Isaac Humphries - Coming Out On Court

    · 1 h 36 min · S7 E24

    💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au There is currently only one gay man actively playing in a professional, top-tier basketball league anywhere in the world. And today, we…

  26. Dr Emily - Using The Force For Good

    · 1 h 19 min · S7 E23

    This is where the fun begins. 💌 Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au Today we welcome the Return of the Dr Emily, our resident psychologist, to talk about the Force in all…

  27. Nas Campanella - The First Blind Newsreader in the World

    · 1 h 08 min · S7 E22

    As the title suggests, Nas Campanella is really cool (and accomplished and driven and resilient). Subscribe to our newsletter, the Vulnerabilitea-mail - www.theimperfects.com.au You might recognise her voice from the…

  28. Dr Louise Newson - It's Hormones. Period.

    · 1 h 37 min · S7 E21

    It’s that time of the month (sorry), and we’re welcoming back Dr Louise Newson to talk all things hormones. In case you missed it, last time we had Dr Louise on the pod, she shared her expertise on perimenopause and…

  29. Dr Emily - How To Get UNSTUCK

    · 27 min · S7 E20 · Bonus

    Quick! Is anyone here an author? Yes! And her book is finally here! Our favourite psychologist, Dr Emily Musgrove, has published the most anticipated book of the year, Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to…

  30. Monty Dimond - Sick & Tired of Being Sick & Tired

    · 1 h 36 min · S7 E19

    It’s a Monty type of day - and thank god, because this week we welcome the brilliant Monty Dimond into the studio. In this episode, Monty opens up about the heartbreak of losing her mum—her person, her sense of home…

  31. Dr Emily - Grief Lightening

    · 1 h 25 min · S7 E18

    What would it look like if we were more open to grief? This week, as promised, we are joined by our resident psychologist Dr Emily Musgrove to talk through grief from a clinical perspective. Grief is proof of life,…

  32. Lauren Zonfrillo - Grief: The Shittest Greatest Gift

    · 1 h 22 min · S7 E17

    Lauren Zonfrillo knows grief - intimately, devastatingly, and meaningfully. Almost two years since the sudden death of her husband Jock, Lauren describes grief as the ‘shittest, greatest gift’, and how she navigated…

  33. Hugh’s ADHD…brief (Bonus From Patreon)

    · 54 min · S7 E16 · Bonus

    It’s the episode we’ve all been waiting for – a peek inside Hugh’s brain. After our episode with psychologist and ADHD expert Janelle Booker - and a reboot of his algorithm that Hugh related to on a spiritual level -…

  34. Simon Hill - Eating Imperfectly vs Perfectly Eating

    · 1 h 34 min · S7 E15

    Chasing the ‘perfect’ diet is a trap; which is really great news for our brand. Simon Hill, nutritionist, physiotherapist, and host of The Proof podcast, joins us in the Academy of Imperfection to break down whether…

  35. Courtney Ugle - Intergenerational Strength

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E14

    Trauma ran through Courtney Ugle’s family - until it ran into her. CEO and founder of Waangkiny, as well as a football superstar, Courtney is on a mission to transform her adversity into resilience, power, and love.…

  36. Dr Emily - How to Be Leaned On

    · 1 h 22 min · S7 E13

    Chances are, you’ve supported someone going through a tough time. And while the meaning sustains the sacrifice, today we want to support you ….. supporting them. A bit of support inception, if you will. To guide us…

  37. Danielle Laidley PART 2 - Her Public Outing

    · 48 min · S7 E12

    This is PART TWO of our chat with footballer, coach and uniter of people, Danielle Laidley. We HIGHLY recommend you go back and listen to part one if you haven’t heard it (linked below). In this episode, Danielle…

  38. Danielle Laidley PART 1 - Her Private Struggle

    · 1 h 49 min · S7 E11

    Danielle May Laidley was known by a different name for the first 53 years of her life. We are so proud that this episode is a contributing factor to her reclaiming her narrative as a transgender woman. An extremely…

  39. Let’s Talk About Hugh’s Open Letter

    · 42 min · S7 E10

    It’s been a big few weeks since Hugh released his Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People (episode linked below). If you haven't heard it, it’s best to listen to that before you listen to this episode. Today…

  40. Stephen Curry - I Dug a Hole… and Found Myself

    · 1 h 09 min · S7 E9

    Get excited, it’s finally Steve Curry* day. Actor, comedian, and expert hole digger (you bet we snuck this in here), Steve joins us to share his personal and professional epiphany: a ‘collaboration realisation’ his…

  41. Dr Julie Smith - Building Confidence, Brick by Brick

    · 1 h 08 min · S7 E8

    Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith has a gift for explaining complex ideas in under a minute (which is GREAT for new-age attention spans). With over 4.8 million TikTok followers, two best-selling books and a glowing…

  42. Hugh's Open Letter to Parents of Neurodivergent People

    · 15 min · S7 E7 · Bonus

    This is an open letter to parents of autistic and neurodivergent people. It may be confronting. Please take care when listening. Love, Hugh

  43. Hannah Diviney - Disabled in an Able-Bodied World

    · 1 h 34 min · S7 E6

    Hannah Diviney is one of the most powerful people in pop culture. At just 25 years old, the author, advocate, and actor hasn’t just called out Lizzo for using an ableist slur—she also took on Queen B herself. And she…

  44. Dr Emily - Hope

    · 1 h 15 min · S7 E5

    Today, Dr Emily talks about hope. And in a world where things can feel a little bit hopeless, this really couldn’t have come at a better time. In contrast to all of our understanding up until this point, hope is not…

  45. Matthew Murphy - A Sober Wombat

    · 52 min · S7 E4

    Matthew Murphy, front-man of the iconic UK band The Wombats, joins us in our first VulnerabiliTea House of 2025. In this episode, Murph answers one of life’s most terrifying questions, “In what ways do you fear you…

  46. Get Ready. We’re Touring A Brand New Live Show!

    · 15 min · S7 E3 · Bonus

    It’s time for Announcement Number Three! A brand-new Imperfects Live Show (!!!!!!). That’s right, we’re going on the road again. In October, November, and December of this year (2025), we’ll be performing a brand-new…

  47. Maria Ruberto - Sleep Your Way To Your Top

    · 1 h 52 min · S7 E2

    Psychologist Maria Ruberto is back to talk about one of the most important parts of our day: sleep. Starting off with the biology of sleep, Maria takes us through how we get to sleep, what happens when we sleep, and…

  48. Mick Fanning - Riding The Waves of Loss

    · 1 h 37 min · S7 E1

    The stoke level is pretty high this week because we are joined by three-time world champion surfer, shark attack survivor, and maybe the nicest guy we have ever met, Mick Fanning. We had high expectations for this…

  49. We're Back! And A Little More Imperfect

    · 28 min · Trailer

    Well, well, well. We’re (officially) back for 2025, baby! On Hugh’s agenda for today’s episode: nugatory chat, ghosts, general excitement for the new season and we also reveal THE SECOND BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! That’s…

  50. James van Cuylenburg - What’s Your Relationship Status?

    · 1 h 35 min · S6 E65

    It’s our last episode of Summer School, and today we welcome back clinical psychologist (and “clinical cousin” of Hugh and Josh), James van Cuylenburg. In this episode, James tells us EVERYTHING we need to know about…

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