The School of Imperfection Podcast

In this episode of The School of Imperfection Podcast, Mikie Krisztal chats with Sara Wilczynska of Swil Arts about her inspiring journey from a corporate software engineer at Google to a full-time artist. They explore the realities of chasing passion, the importance of nuance, and the small, meaningful moments in a creative life. Main Topics: Sara's transition from Google software engineer to art...

In this episode, Kristi Tanner, a recovering alcoholic and founder of Sober Social, Wisconsin's first non-alcoholic bottle shop, shares her profoundly honest journey from addiction to empowerment. As a recovery advocate, speaker, Certified Recovery Coach, and community builder, Kristi has dedicated herself to bridging the gap between sobriety and society since becoming sober in 2019. Kristi and Mi...

Explore how Taylor Guitars is pioneering sustainability in the instrument industry, balancing innovation, environmental responsibility, and craftsmanship. Scott Paul shares the company's journey, projects, and the importance of resource management in guitar making. In this episode: Scott Paul, Director of Natural Resource Sustainability at Taylor Guitars, discusses the company's commitment to fore...

In this episode, Mikie sits down with Micah Walker, a coach and microdosing mentor, to discuss her profound journey from growing up in a cult to embracing holistic wellness and consciousness expansion. They explore how psychedelics can facilitate deep mindset shifts, challenge societal norms around mental health, and the importance of following joy over certainty. Key Topics: Micah’s background gr...

Guest Name: John-Paul Dombrowski Summary: Join Mikie Krisztal in this insightful episode as he chats with John-Paul Dombrowski, a therapist, coach, and advocate of parts work and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Discover how understanding the different parts of yourself can lead to emotional clarity, healing, and personal growth. This episode explores practical tools and deep insights into inner sys...

Guest Name: John Stuart Reid Summary: Explore the fascinating intersection of sound vibrations, cymatics, and healing with acoustics researcher John Stuart Reid. Discover how sound can influence biological processes, promote healing, and challenge scientific boundaries. Keywords: sound healing, cymatics, acoustics, healing, science of sound, bioresonance, sound therapy, scientific discoveries, sou...

Guest Name: Jennifer Riel Summary: In this episode, Mikie Krisztal sits down with Jennifer Riel, a strategist, educator, and author of Creating Great Choices , to explore how integrative thinking and design thinking can be used to solve complex problems and foster collaborative decision-making. They discuss practical tools for unblocking tough choices, challenging mental models, and enhancing huma...

An introduction to The School of Imperfection Podcast, hosted by Mikie Krisztal.