ImperfectlyPerfect Podcast

‘Imperfectly Perfect to me means being Perfect just the way that you are. I remember my grandma used to always tell me that I was perfect when I was younger, and I used to say ‘grandma, I’m not perfect’ and now I realise she just meant you are perfect just the way you are.’ - @_camillemontgomery This episode we chat with the amazingly talented Actress Camille Montegomery who has been such an advoc...

Michelle Heaton & Husband Hugh Hanley join Founder Glenn Marsden and Co-Host Rachael Newsham this week share their incredible journey around Michelle’s battle having had to face some serious health challenges over the past few years, including early menopause, undergoing a double mastectomy, breast reconstruction surgery, a hysterectomy and heart problems, we find out how she has managed to get th...

‘For me, we are all perfect in the sense that we are all human beings and it’s a miracle to be here and to be alive and it’s ok to strive to be a better person. But, actually the perfection I suppose, is the imperfection. That’s what makes us unique. That’s what makes us different and I think we should all really embrace being an individual and enjoying ourselves and our flaws.’ Craig Kelly. This...

Born and raised in East London, Akshay Kumar has gone on to carve an incredible career for himself securing his first lead role as the quiet, tech-savvy genius, Cam, in Unstoppable Entertainment's teen-party film 'Legacy'. Shortly after, playing Nicki Veer to Ray Panthaki's Jay Veer in the romantic comedy 'One Crazy Thing'  followed by the role of Roshan Jabour in ITV's 'The Suspicions of Mr. Whic...

This episode's guest began his journey into a world of make believe at young age, working in film and tv on an array of children series, and with over two decades of evolution his credits including series such as winners and losers, neighbours, and Elephant Princess. A life time of positivity and optimism hit a sharpe resistance of polar opposite perspective and almost lost him all that he had eve...

‘Beauty is in the imperfection. I think the parts of me that I like the best are maybe the parts that nobody see’s which are super crazy and aren’t perfect. But they’re the parts that make me different and the parts that teach me the most. I’m actually not afraid of that side of me. I embrace it. Some of the things we are not perfect at, we have to work on them too. But they are definitely a part...

This episode see's me chat with Australian Actor Axle Whitehead, who shares a candid insight in to a great career here in Australia, through to crashing and burning a few times, how an Aria Awards Mishap impacted his career, and took him from the Pent House to the Shit House as he says, through to being candid about the struggle to make it overseas and how it takes its toll on your mental health....

‘ImperfectlyPerfect means being human. At the end of the day it means being human. I think striving for perfection is an absolutely crazy thing to aspire to. I start from the premise that I’m perfect and know that I’m perfectly imperfect, then my perfection shows up in beautiful perfect ways. Leonard Coleman has got a song out; ‘the light comes through the crack’ The only way the light comes throu...

Rachael Newsham has inspired tens of thousands to get hooked on regular exercise, trained thousands of instructors, and developed hundreds of workouts along the way. Committed to helping the world fall in love with fitness, Rachael truly believes in sharing the lessons learned whilst training her own mental fitness. She wants to help throw light on the previously stigmatised area of mental health...

'About 20 years ago, I realised something was missing in my life and I kept on looking outside of myself for it. Trying to find it out there. What I came to realise was that I was missing me. I was missing myself. I kept on looking outside of myself for myself and felt this incredible intense emptiness inside of me.' - Jeff Fasano World renowned Photographer, Author and Trans Channel for Archangel...

Pervis Taylor, III, M.A., is an award-winning celebrity life coach, speaker, and best selling international author. As a result of his own trauma, Pervis has dedicated his life to the betterment of one’s mental and emotional growth, so we are so grateful to have him on the show to share not only his own personal story and how he found his purpose in life but to also share with us how he has gone o...

Five years ago, Gerald Isaac Waters suffered a fall that left him permanently paralyzed from the neck down, and confining him to a mobile wheelchair. Hearing words like “new normal” and “never again” in a time of such darkness stung even more so than on a day-to-day basis. And yet, digging down in the depths of his soul and reaching for every ounce of courage and positivity it drove him to accompl...

On today’s episode, you’re going to get to hear from David Meltzer. David is a highly sought after International Speaker, Best-Selling Author, Award-Winning Humanitarian, the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. He is a three-time international best-selling a...

Bravo's Vanderpump Rules Star Scheana Shay and Professional Athlete Boyfriend Brock Davies get up close and personal as they share their own imperfections, behind the scenes stories, their relationship, their recent news and how they have got through this time being their for one another.  To find out more about Scheana and Brock's latest projects or to keep up to date with them; simply head to th...

Our latest episode see's Founder Glenn Marsden speaking with one of Hollywood’s Biggest Fashion Designers to the stars Pol'Atteu and husband Patrik Simpson who recently invited Glenn on to their show Gown & Out in Beverley Hills for an episode surrounding Pol’s Attack at one of his fashion shows. A candid and open talk about an incredible career, the attack, Pol’s concussion, how it effected his m...

Shaquita Smith is a television actress and film director. She is originally from Birmingham, Alabama. She has appeared on NCIS: New Orleans, All Eyes on Me, PUSH, Daytime Divas, Hap & Leonard and many more film projects. She is the Lou Godwin Award winner! In 2016, She made her first directorial debut film called "Truth or Double Dare" and has continuously gained success in the entertainment indus...

This week Founder Glenn talks with the man with one of the coolest resumes in Film; Bobby Holland Hanton. With over 44+ feature films under his belt, Emmy awards, being a national gold medalist in gymnastics, 7 SAG Awards & a Guinness Book World Record to his name, this episode we delve past an amazing career and get to know the man behind all the achievements. To find out more information on Bobb...

Emmy Award Winning Producer, Day-Time Emmy Nominated Actress, Author and President of The RHL Group, Inc & The Robert H. Lorsch Foundation; Kira Reed Lorsch; talks about an incredible career, advocacy for change, mental wellbeing, cutting through the Hollywood noise and being your authentic self and we talk new projects. https://kirareedlorsch.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0715529/ IG: @kirareed...

Director, Producer, Actress and Business Woman Taja V Simpson is leading the way in Hollywood. With so many credits to her name both in front of the camera and behind; there isn't much this lady cannot do. We delve in to her amazing career and where it all began during this incredible episode and get deep whilst we talk about why she is so passionate about mental health advocacy, plus such an inte...

In 2012, Joe Williams found himself sitting in a Dubbo psychiatric unit, faced with a choice. The former NRL player and professional boxer had just attempted suicide. "Joe you're lucky to be alive," his doctor said. "You've got a second chance at life now, what are you going to do with it?" In the years prior, Williams had managed to kick his addictions to illicit drugs and alcohol. But he had fal...

Australian Actress, Singer and dancer Kat Hoyos known for her roles in some of Australia's highly acclaimed theatre productions inc that of 'Hairspray' and 'Jersey Boys' through to her roles in TV and Film inc 'Here comes the Habibs' and the feature film 'Chasing Comets' joins me live to discuss not only an incredible career but also shares her personal experience with her most recent trip back ho...

I was recently lucky enough to sit down and chat with Rain Dove; International Model, Mental Health Advocate, LGBTQ Activist whilst in Sydney to share a candid truth and insight into Rain's incredible career that blew up very fast, poor choices made and how it ultimately effected Rains Mental Health at one point.    To find out more about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign and how you can get involv...

“Have you ever hated yourself and your life so much that you wanted to kill yourself? I have. Not long ago, I was so depressed that I decided to kill myself. So, I researched ways to do it, went into my kitchen, grabbed the sharpest knife I could possibly find, and plunged it deep into my wrist. What happened next is hard to explain, but suffice it to say... I still have the suicide test marks on...

Episode 7 ‘Dealing with Motherhood’ with @nixainley • One truly remarkable lady I had the honour of having in studio for a chat & shoot for the campaign to show another side of Mental Health; that being Motherhood. Coping with the pressures of a career whilst simultaneously becoming a new mum to twins & trying to juggle everything all at once. This is an amazing lady who shares such a raw honest s...

Joining me in the studio today is none other than National Newsroom Manager, journalist, news anchor; Michelle Stephenson and Actor, Singer, Producer and currently starring in @officialevita; Michael Falzon. We chat all about the response to the campaign, the pro's and con's in todays society through social media, self-diagnosis to wanting and hoping to see change.   To find out more about the Imp...