Imperfect Podcast

Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker and author. She also reaches millions of people and helps them attain healthy relationships through her blog, "True Love Dates", and her podcast, The Love + Relationships Podcast. Her brand new book "Are You Really Ok?" is out everywhere, which we discuss during this episode. Our conversation today includes: - What is emotional health? - T...

Dr. Megan Johnson is a licensed psychologist, therapist, and educator based in Los Angeles. She is the co-founder of Woven Together Trauma Therapy, which is an online platform designed for individuals to learn more about trauma and how to heal, as well as Traumastery, a virtual healing collective. In this episode, we discuss:- How do “attachment styles” impact our relationships?- What is codepende...

Hope Moquin is a life coach, conference speaker, author of The Second Table and founder of Becoming Better. She has an incredible story and her mission is to help others use what they’ve experienced for good and commit to becoming better in every area of their lives. In this episode, we discuss:Progress over perfectionLetting go of victim mindsetStarting small with what you haveCreating connection...

Elizabeth Quiroz is a human trafficking survivor, advocate, and founder of Redemption House, a non-profit organization that helps human trafficking victims. Through her courage, bravery, and vulnerability, we discuss how human trafficking is happening in our backyards and how we can help fight this injustice. We also discuss: - Signs + red flags of human trafficking - The different ways traffickin...

Brittney Moses is an LA-based content creator, blogger, and the host of The Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast. She studies and researches Psychology at UCLA, and she is passionate about discussing where faith, holistic mental health, and wellness all intersect. She does such a wonderful job of reducing stigma around these topics, in a way that is informed and empowering. In this episode we discu...

Kat Harris is an educator, host of The Refined Collective Podcast, and now author of "Sexless in the City". Through her online platform, The Refined Woman, her vision is to be a voice of truth and hope while equipping women to walk in wholeness, worthiness, and freedom. Today we talk about how to deconstruct our beliefs and the narratives we receive, so that we can walk confidently in our convicti...

Stefanie Rouse is a digital creator and relationship coach who creates empowering courses, guides, and content with her husband to empower individuals and couples to thrive in their purpose and in their relationships. We discuss:- healing from heartbreak & trauma- emotionally abusive relationships- setting boundaries in dating & friendships- living with purpose in every season- navigating...

Danielle Schaaf is a life coach and teacher with a masters in education. She has a series called Walk in Your Worth, and she is all about empowering individuals to know and embrace their worth. We discuss how to do this, as well as: How to own your emotions Asking yourself the hard questions Not letting rejection define you Getting through painful breakups Releasing people pleasing Recognizing tox...

Mariana De La Garza is a doctor of educational psychology and has worked as a college counselor at Santa Monica College for 5 years. Throughout her time as a counselor, and throughout her own personal experience, she has noticed this recurring theme of individuals experiencing “impostor syndrome”. Because of this, she is embarking on a grounded theory research project to find real solutions to ove...

Madi Grace is a model and singer/songwriter who has courageously stayed true to who she is while navigating an industry that can encourage unhealthy standards. Through standing her ground and protecting her health and self-worth, she has become an incredible role model for healthy body image and self-value. In this episode, we discuss that journey, as well as:how to set boundaries, both personally...

Lily Kincade is a singer, songwriter, and one of the most encouraging people I've ever met. She is constantly releasing amazing work, but it took an intentional journey of embracing her story and protecting her personal brand to get to where she is now. She shares advice about how to embrace your own story and establish a creative process without burning out. We discuss:- Owning your story- Lettin...

Joseph Haynes is an activist, speaker, actor, and musician. His natural leadership led him to have an active role in being a leader and a voice in the Black Lives Matter movement. In our conversation, we discuss how we can continue the conversation of creating racial justice in a way that is sustainable and effective. We also discuss: - embracing discomfort to expand empathy - how to handle offens...

Lauren Harris is an actress, producer, writer and director who also has a heart for activism. Through her experience in Hollywood and beyond, she shares so much great inspiration and advice including:- aligning your work with your passion- remaining true to who you are- persisting through rejection and challenges- focusing on the "why"- using the pandemic to reflect & invigorate passions- huma...

Today I am joined by the lovely Marina De Buchi, founder and designer of Marina De Buchi. Today we talk about identifying and overcoming our fears, as well as how to silence "imposter syndrome". We also discuss:- Using your passion to help others- Why failures are just steps to success- How to not be controlled by fear- Why taking the first step is the most important- Remembering the "why"- Import...

Luke Charles is back for Part 2! This week, we're shifting gears a bit to talk about dating with intention. We dive into male vs. female perspectives when it comes to dating, as we discuss:- How to set boundaries- Recognizing insecurity- Claiming your self-worth- Developing character during dating- Guarding your heart without building walls- Kind vs. nice

Today I am joined by life coach, actor, and musician Luke Charles. We discuss: - Discovering security during chaos - Fighting depression and hopelessness - Claiming your self-worth - What's the difference between happiness and joy?- How to discover your purpose - Letting go of a victim mentality - Identifying limiting mindsets ... and so much more! Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

Cat Del Re is an actress, filmmaker, and advocate. She also has a lot of insight into the journey of healing, and has gone on a very intentional path herself to overcome past trauma. We all experienced some level of trauma in 2020 and, whether we realize it or not, we can all uncover parts of ourselves that need to be healed from our past. In this episode, we discuss:- How trauma can manifest in y...

Rebecca Sadwick is a social entrepreneur, Technology contributor for Forbes, and researcher for the UCLA Luskin School of Innovation. Her research there has been heavily focused on human trafficking and how technology can intervene. Our conversation really helped me understand the complexity of the issue and why it is so necessary for all sectors of society to collaborate on fighting this issue. S...

Jessica Kelly is the founder and CEO of THR3EFOLD, a fashion tech company that connects brands with ethical factories. In this episode, we discuss ethical fashion, how it can prevent labor trafficking, and how to be a more conscious consumer. Along with this, Jessica explains: Fusing passion with purposeWhat is labor trafficking? How unethical fashion can perpetuate human traffickingWhat is “ethic...

There are an estimated 40.3 million people enslaved in human trafficking around the world, and human trafficking also happens in all 50 states of the U.S. Today I am joined by Aundrea Morales of A21, an anti-human trafficking agency, to discuss holistically what human trafficking looks like in the U.S. and how we can be part of the solution. We will cover: What is human trafficking? Prostitution’s...

Alexis Fischer’s mantra “Yes You Can, Yes You Will” is a phrase that she echos both in her classes and in her life. Her fitness brand boomed in the midst of covid, and Alexis’s ability to pivot and serve others were integral to that success. She talks about knowing your identity, owning your influence, and pursuing your passion with what you have right now. We also discuss: LETTING GO OF EXTERNAL...

Welcome to Imperfect with Kirstin Pfeiffer, where you will hear weekly content ft: human trafficking education, personal growth, & culture. We are our strongest when we embrace our imperfections and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. “Imperfect” is also our mantra for as we walk down the path of fighting for justice. We don’t need to have the whole solution figured out before we take action, we...