Ridiculously Imperfect

This week, we have our first phone interview in our part 2 of depression and anxiety. Matt Lewis joins us remotely as he shares about depression and his story of being in the Army. He provides details on his journey on what he has learned about depression, how it affected him, and how he navigated working through it.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculousl...

Depression can be difficult to identify, and we take the next 2 weeks to talk with guests about it. Chelsea Reiswig joins us to talk about her journey through understanding and identifying her depression and anxiety. She provides insight on what has been helpful for her, and she hopes by opening up she can help others as well.   Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @...

Bear in your garage? Crazy flight? We asked for them, you delivered! It’s time to share vacation stories that have been sent in by our listeners. This fun episode gives you a glimpse into some travel mishaps, along with some really cool travel moments. Now if you didn’t get a chance to send yours in, there’s still time because we are going to do another travel episode again!  Support the show Find...

Kelsi will speak publicly for the first time about her 2020 cancer diagnosis and subsequent remission in this heavy hitting episode. Brandon also joins us in the podcast room as they both bravely share what their journey has been like.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Ven...

March is birthday month for us ridiculous ladies! So, we decided to talk about all the birthday topics and how we like to celebrate. We even discuss childhood birthday memories, some nostalgic and some that are somber.  If you really want to laugh, be sure to listen to the last 5 minutes!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to sup...

Have you ever gone on vacation with friends? This week we recorded off-site while on a joint family ski trip in South Dakota! We start off by discussing the logistics of traveling, and then we bring on 5 very special guests. You won’t want to miss their sweet (and funny) answers to our questions!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Wan...

Today we introduce you to our sound guy, the one and only Isaac Moreno! Isaac has been a crucial part of our story. We can’t wait for everyone to hear all about him, and his incredible journey as a sound engineer.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimp...

Our plan was to talk about Valentine’s Day, but we spent the first half of this episode talking about heartbreak instead. But hey, that’s all part of learning to love! You’ll also hear how our Valentine’s Day celebrations have morphed the older we get.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donatio...

Racial differences can be difficult to talk about. In this extended episode, we sit down with Earl and Stephanie Holmes and discuss their lives as a second-generation interracial couple. We hope that by tapping into what can be an uncomfortable conversation, we can create a safe growing space for us all.   Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpo...

Do you ever celebrate any obscure holidays? This week, in honor of January 25th and all the holidays it represents, the ladies inform you of the various ways you can celebrate. Is this episode a little silly? Yes, yes, it is.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @rid...

Marianne joins us this week to discuss her birth mom story. Often when adoption is discussed, the point of view of the birth mom can be overlooked. Marianne hopes to break the stigma around birth mothers, as she bravely shares her incredible story with us. Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time dona...

Is your purse ever heavy? Do you ever feel emotionally overwhelmed? Join us as we discuss the heaviness that our purse/bag can carry as we chat about how we’ve walked through “heavy purse” seasons.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Pay...

...the husbands are back! To kick off the New Year, we decided to play a few games together. The first game backfired (fair warning, you'll hear some gagging), but we guarantee some laughs! Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal...

Dropping in for a quick hello, and to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Let's do this 2022!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal at ridiculouslyimperfect@gmail.com   If you have any topic suggestions or stories you'd love f...

Some people thrive when making New Year’s resolutions. Others, not so much. Tune in as we discuss what the New Year means to us, and where it is we sit when it comes to making resolutions. And you won’t want to miss us talking about Kelsi’s epic crash while sledding!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a o...

The ladies pop in to give quick Christmas wishes! Sending our love to all on this Christmas day.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal at ridiculouslyimperfect@gmail.com   If you have any topic suggestions or stories you'd love...

It’s the week of Christmas! And a gnat has infiltrated the podcast room. Listen in as we discuss Christmas topics, and Emily gets distracted by the incessant gnat. Oh, the joys of ADHD.   Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal at ridi...

Sarah Zaske joins us this week as we discuss her being a self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist”. Sarah brings a wealth of information including a discussion around shame and fight-flight-or freeze. This is a good for the soul episode!   Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on...

We bring our first ever guests on, our husbands! We get to know more about Jacob and Brandon, tease each other, frequently discuss how sweaty someone is, and then we hear the guys talk about bromance. Don’t miss out on this fun!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @...

Do the holidays ever stress you out? You’re not alone! Kelsi and Emily provide some tips on how they balance holiday magic with adult-stress-overload and all things relating to the holidays.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time donation? Find us on Venmo at @ridiculouslyimperfect or on Paypal at...

This episode we learn more about Emily. Buckle in! From her childhood in western Kansas, to meeting her stalker (husband) the first day of college. She shares about her life pain from early on, and how that has shaped her into being the person she is today.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the show with a one-time do...

Episode 2 gives us a glimpse into the life of Kelsi. From growing up in a farming community in Nebraska, to eventually landing in the Kansas City area. Did she always plan on being a nurse? And just wait until you hear the drink that her husband ordered himself the night they met!  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to support the...

In our first episode, we take you back to the beginning of how this podcast came to be! Then the conversation moves to girlfriends: the struggle of finding your right friends and what that journey has been like.  Are we relatable? Totally. Eloquent in all we say and do? Not even close.  Support the show Find and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram @ridiculouslyimperfectpodcast Want to suppor...

“Sharing life stories while embracing our imperfections.”  Everyone has a story to tell, and everyone wants to feel heard. Emily and Kelsi dig deep into both the highs and lows of life, not just with each other but also with a variety of guests. Tackling these subjects with authenticity and humor is what makes their perspective unique. Join them each episode as they learn, laugh and even cry.  Rid...