You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Dr. Anthony Ratkovic. Tony is a Chiropractor and spends his time cracking backs and helping people live pain-free lives. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tony off and on for about 4 years now and it’s an honor to have him here today. Inside this episode, we talk about getting uncomfortable for a good reason.  It's a great episode on healthy living...

Inside today's podcast, I have with me, Ami Loper.  Today we talk about what a huge difference it made when we entered into an intimate relationship with God versus living a Christian life.  I'm telling you, it's like night and day.  Ami and I are so excited to bring this episode to you! Ami writes online, has a one-minute weekly vlog, and preaches in a variety of venues with the go...

Shannon Burton Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Shannon Burton . She is a mother of three and an author from Detroit MI and currently resides in Texas. I personally have enjoyed reading two of her books today and look forward to reading more. Her love for family and friends is clearly displayed in her writing and I have come to know her as a beautiful friend. Shannon, thank you for being her...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Dr. Andrea Ganahl. Andrea is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in anxiety. She teaches a four-week course on reducing anxiety at churches, women's groups, and college campuses. Andrea is also a writer. Her first book, Victory Over Anxiety: Taking our Anxious Thoughts Captive, will be available in June. She has written for Focus on The Family m...

Inside today's podcast, we discuss managing time with kids of all ages, effective communication, expectations, and family meetings, all in an effort to improve relationships, particularly in a family.  Umeka Wright, MA, is a residential bonus mother herself, she and her husband Rev. Slavoski L. Wright Sr. are the parents of six children. Two college-aged children, two high schoolers, one midd...

You will love this episode!! HEATHER CREEKMORE  writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book  Compared to Who?  encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her new release,  The Burden of Better , offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace t...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Sarah Westfall. Sarah is a wife, mother, writer, and podcaster. She spends the bulk of her time caring for her family and intentionally slowing down in this fast-paced life. Sarah and I talk about the beautiful benefits of slowing down in a fast-paced life.  When we slow down we can practice being present, and when we are present we have more peace and...

Carolyn Pereira writes about finding your ultimate fulfillment in following your particular call - especially for those just starting out, starting over, or starting to burn out in the life they chose. A trained vocational director and college advisor turned homeschooling mother of 6 kids (under 10), she and her husband have built a thriving and vibrant life of simply following the Lord's promptin...

Inside this episode, I have with me money coach Katie Jones. We discuss Katie’s struggles with self-doubt and how the enemy uses that against her and what she does to combat this.  Katie and I discuss the dangers of self-doubt and how those seeds become planted in our minds when we think about them instead of casting them out and filling them up with what is good, true, pure, excellent,...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Lauren Jones.  She is a Yoga instructor currently living in South Carolina and spends her time working on her business, spending time with family, camping, exploring, meeting new friends, walking, relaxing, and of course yoga. Connect with Lauren! Website: www.laurenjonesyoga.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/laurenjonesyoga Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurenjo...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Sister Delphine Kirkland.  Delphine spends her time taking care of her husband, praying for people, and writing!  She has two published books out and is a joy to be around. Today we will hear her testimony of how God healed her and of all the work she does for the Lord.  You will be blessed and encouraged. Delphine Kirkland is a minister, Bibl...

As I observe the world around me, I notice that the concept of surrender is not very attractive to most.  Many have struggled with the idea of letting go of control, it feels too scary.  I know that as I have practiced daily surrender there are plenty who are confused by me and even think that  I don't care about a specific issue because I've let go.  The truth is, I have put t...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Kathryn Inman. Katheryn currently lives between Hawaii and California with her husband and has been pursuing her goal of being a published author with her debut book, Countings Spoons, a Memoir of Heroin, Heartache, and Hope. She is a woman of faith who advocates for families affected by addiction. Connect with Kathryn here: https://www.facebook.com/KathrynM...

Inside today’s podcast, I welcome back Jennifer Holmes. Jennifer is a wife, mom, Christian School music teacher, and writer who also happens to have Bipolar II.  She’s exploring how mental health and faith intersect and invites you to share that journey and that is why I have invited her back here today. It's been on my heart to do an episode about anxiety and from watching Jennifer’s journey...

Blair Curtis is a mom, wife, military veteran, advocate, blogger, and podcaster of TheCurtisCompass.com and RemedyThis-Blair It Out. She serves as Membership Chairman for Mat-Sha Temple No. 62 in St. Paul, MN and sits on the Membership Committee at Al Sihah Temple No. 29 in East Saint Louis, IL of the Daughters of the Nile; an international organization for women. Always feeling different and cut-...

Inside today's podcast we discuss: Loss/grieving Surrender Singing/Art Connection  and the will to keep going. A little bit about Ree: "I'm a 43-year-old vocal coach, singer, and writer that just moved to Dundee, Scotland with my husband of 20 years and our 2 fur babies. Originally from Phoenix, then a blip in China, then Nashville the last 4 years, I'm an Enneagram 4, working on my first book, It...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Tracy Hagler. Tracy is a wife, mother of two teenagers, and a writer. She worked as a nurse for twelve years before walking through the hardship of chronic illness. And now God has called her to serve and encourage women through writing devotionals and creating Bible Study resources. Tracy can be laid up in bed for months due to her chronic condition.  ...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Susan Arico. is a screen coach and writer on healthy phone practices. She helps phone-distracted people overcome unhealthy phone habits so they can gain freedom and thrive in daily life. She is also a mother, household overseer and enjoys reading, running, and adventuring. I met Susan via Instagram and enjoy the encouragements she shares. So I look forward t...

Our final episode of the prodigal son mini-series closes with our last character, the Father. I have to admit that I haven't spent much time thinking about the Father beyond the thought that he seemed a little foolish to welcome back his son with open arms. Wouldn't discipline have been more fitting? His part seems so small, but I'm sure that I'll have a brand new inspired way of looking at the Fa...

Welcome back with me, Jennifer Hayes.  Jennifer has graciously shared some of her notes with us.  Please enjoy this comparison sheet between the two brothers to help enhance your own study. The story we are discussing takes place in Luke  Younger Brother: Grace is owed doesn't understand the value of his family position Extravagant with himself no personal standard no moral/material...

This is the first set of a series of mini-series for the You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Podcast. This first mini-series is on the prodigal son and it will be shared in 3 parts. Part 1: How We Spend God's Grace Diving into the depths of this parable with Jennifer Hayes has already changed me in the way I see myself and others. My prayer is that you’ll tune in and share the message with others! Connec...

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Carol Bevil. She is a wife, mother, author, and co-founder of Fuel Your Body, Feed Your Soul, a God-first approach to nutrition, body image, and food relationship.  Fuel Your Body, Feed Your Soul is founded on Romans 12:2 and focuses on renewing the mind before transforming the body. Her story of coming to the Christian faith after being raised in a Jewi...

Inside today's Podcast, I have with me, Jennifer Riales.  She is a freelance writer for a local magazine called The Roanoker. She's been blogging for almost three years at Pen, Paper, Coffee because all you need is a cup of coffee and some paper and pen.  She currently lives in Roanoke, Virginia with her husband, son, two cats, and their dog.  We all yearn to fit in, to belong. &nbs...

Cathleen Garber is a full-time mom to her seven children, five of whom joined her family through the heartbreak and miracle that is adoption. Normalizing the adoptive family dynamic is close to her heart. In her spare time, she is also a part-time author. She has recently started an online page and a companion support group called Mama Needs a Break to offer support and community for Mam...

Inside today's podcast, I have with me Ashley Price. She is a Homemaking and Homeschool Expert who helps Christian moms balance running their home, strengthening their marriage, supporting their kids without sacrificing their sanity and me-time. She's been credited with creating the Christian Mom’s Netflix with her signature monthly membership, Prudent Homemaker. Her journey began in 2014 when a m...