After many messages from you all about how much you enjoyed the episode with mindset and life performance coach Polly Bateman…. She is back! With more wisdom and in this episode we dive into how to get out of a rut, and manifest your greatness! Please follow and reach out to Polly here: https://thepollybateman.com Find Polly on instagram on here: https://www.instagram.com/thepollybateman/ A little bit about the NOT PERFECT podcast. Thank you for reading this and thank you for being here. The int...
Sep 20, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 6
On today’s show I have Danielle Beinstein, a psychological and intuitive astrologer and the founder of the Cosmic Compass. She uses astrology to provide tools for growth, expansion and self discovery through her readings, groups and workshops. In this episode we run through the basics of astrology. Why it's important? How it works? Where it came from? How we can use astrology in our own lives for healing and discovery and lastly we speak about astrological trends for 2020. Please find more infor...
Sep 13, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 5
You guys are in for a really interesting episode about psychology and food… This weeks interview is with the author, speaker and diet industry disruptor, Dana James who is is a triple certified nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and cognitive behavioural therapist. She takes a rare approach to women’s weight loss by putting self-worth and personality types at the centre of the conversation. In todays show we talk about Dana’s book, The Archetype Diet. It is a brilliant book! Dana bre...
Sep 06, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Wow and just more Wow. There are those books that arrive and are so powerful, they challenge your outlook, teach you new things and leave you better than when you started. This week's show is diving into one of those books, Maybe You Should Talk To Someone with the author Lori Gottlieb. In the show we discuss letting go of the past, breaking patterns, heartbreak, love and managing life. Most importantly we discuss why therapy is so powerful! Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and author of the N...
Aug 30, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Ever wondered which essential oil helps soothe anxiety, helps you sleep or boots your immune system? Find out on today’s show. During this week’s episode, I have aromatherapy expert, Christina Salcedas, Global Director for Education and Wellbeing at Aromatherapy Associates, to dive into the benefits of essential oil. This is a hugely personal topic for me because my parents have a lavender farm so our house smells of lavender the entire time and my parents are absolutely obsessed with all the he...
Aug 23, 2020•27 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Wow, this episode is spine chilling and eye opening! On today’s show I'm speaking with a global expert on narcissism (a topic I have been fascinated by and longing to dive in deeper). My special guest is Dr Ramani - best selling author, clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and media expert. Dr Ramani breaks down narcissism in a way you can easily understand and if you're like me, this episode made me have so many aha moments! Dr Ramani explains behaviour that often feels unexplainable ...
Aug 16, 2020•48 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Do you play enough in life? After listening to this episode maybe you should prioritise playing more! Dr Shimi Kang is an award-winning, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, best selling author and speaker on how to incorporate more play, passion and purpose into our lives. Dr. Kang has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults transform their lives through her books, ted talks and practice. In this episode we explore the science that shows living playfully will improve health, happiness and succ...
Aug 09, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Feeling disconnected from your body, feelings and desires? Looking for more intimacy with others and yourself? This week I have a goddess on the show, the author of The Wild Women’s Way, Michaela Boehm, who guides us through a reconnection process. Michaela is a global teacher in all things intimate from tantra, to sex and relationships. Michaela has over 30 thousand clinical counciling hours within her experience and she teachers CEO's to multi billion dollar fund managers to Oscar winners. Her...
Aug 02, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 9
When did we begin to rely on crystals for healing rituals? What is the significance of crystals? Why are we gravitating to these stones more than ever? On today's show we have the jewellery historian, stylist and British Vogue's jewellery editor for twenty years, Carol Woolton. Carol is a complete expert in stones, jewels and gems and we dive into her new beautiful book, The New Stone Age, exploring the history and power of crystals in helping us relax, ease anxiety, create safety and help manif...
Jul 26, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Freedom is on the other side of fear, but how do we get there? Ready to release your fear and finally step into your power? On todays show, I have the psychologist, author, doctor of sports psychology and culture coach Dr Pippa Grange - she works with elite sports and businesses internationally improving mindset, performance and community,. She worked with the England football team closely during the 2018 World Cup and in this episode we dive into her new book which is brilliant, Fear Less: How ...
Jul 19, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this special episode, recorded LIVE with the Arts Club Dover Street London, I am chatting to Julia Samuel, the best selling author of Grief Works, one of the leading voices on managing grief globally. We discuss the idea of change, from grief to new beginnings and how to navigate them better. Julia has just released her latest book This Too Shall Pass - Stories of Change, Crisis and Hopeful Beginnings and it is truly beautiful and couldn't be more timely. How can we learn to manage change? Wh...
Jul 12, 2020•42 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On todays show I am speaking to Kathleen booker aka the Jedi of calm. She is a spiritual coach, thought leader and Certified Conscious Connected Breath-work practioner. I first met Kathleen a couple of years ago and can testify her work is magical. I will never forget the moment she took me through my first breath work practice and placed her hands upon my back. In this episode we talk about the power of the breath and it's role in healing through womb work. We discuss healing from sexual trauma...
Jul 05, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On today's show we dive into the world of astrology and I ask world renowned Kabbalistic astrologer Ruth Nahmias to teach us how we can use the wisdom behind the signs to navigate our relationships better, especially when it comes to communication. Ruth teaches all over the world and began her study of Kabbalah in 1989. Since that time, she has drawn on the wisdom handed down through this 2,000-year-old spiritual lineage to assist thousands of people in transforming their lives. As a certified K...
Jun 28, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today I am speaking to Nurse Courtney, a board certified advanced holistic nurse, public health nurse in the states and a nurse coach who specialises in the integration of science, spirit, sacred activism and plant medicine into public health. In today's episode we talk about what it means to be a medium and speak to the other side. Nurse Courtney has recently been overwhelmed with messages from past loved ones wanting to speak to family members with the recent Covid-19 pandemic. She tells us ho...
Jun 21, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On today's show, I interview Mindset & Performance Coach, Author and Thought Leader Polly Bateman. In today’s episode we are talking about how you can let go of the past, especially loosen the grip to all those "should of, would have, could have, if only..." thoughts. We are the sum of our past experiences but our future doesn’t need to be. I hope you enjoy todays chat, Polly has helped me along my journey and I hope she does the same for you. This interview was recorded before the protests ...
Jun 14, 2020•40 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to this week's episode with Heather Lilleston, founder of Yoga for Bad People, Yoga trainer and teacher and host of wellness retreats globally. I first met Heather in Mexico and she has stayed a close friend and mentor since our first encounter. Heather observes the world and reflects on human behaviour and cultural forces in a way that extracts wisdom and teaching that leaves you thinking for hours after. I hope you enjoy this episode where we discuss what it means to find your own medi...
May 31, 2020•28 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On today's show I have Dr Christiane Northrup, an author, doctor and complete inspiration who has shaped my life since I first read her books when I was a teenager. Dr Northrup pioneered a movement for over 40 years educating millions around the world about uniting the mind, body, emotions and spirit. Today, we are talking about her New York Times best-selling book, Women’s Bodies, Women’s wisdom which was first released in 1994 and is now being re-released having been updated. IT IS A BIBLE TO ...
May 24, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Is the answer to understanding ourselves better in Human Design? Today's episode is with Human Design expert Jenna Zoe. She explains what this approach means, why it was created and how by using it you can unlock answers to questions you've been looking for. Stuck wondering what job to do? Why there's tension in your relationship? Why your digestion never seems to settle? I know this seems like a lot but the Human Design model is fascinating. Please find Jenna Zoe here: https://www.instagram.com...
May 17, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Not Perfect podcast with Kate Spies, Editor Chief of Well + Good, one of the leading health and wellness online magazines that guide millions globally to a healthier way of life. In this episode we discuss what it means to be a leader, Kate shares her work from home tips, how she stays well whilst managing a big team and notes on what content trends she is seeing since Covid 19. To mark the launch of mental health may, Happy Not Perfect has partnered...
May 10, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 28
On today’s show I have a true idol of mine, the psychologist and New York Times Best Selling author Dr Rick Hanson. He has been a true leader in the entire positive neuroscience movement and I have spent years reading his books (Hardwiring Happiness, Resilient, Buddha’s brain, Just one thing and his latest Neurodharma ). I couldn’t recommend his work more! We speak about whether science and spirituality can exist together, what positive neuro-plasticity is and how this discovery proves no one ne...
May 03, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
To celebrate National DNA day this week, today’s episode is all about DNA and genetics as I interview former Olympic medalist and founding team member of the award winning Circle DNA, Andrew Steele. Why should we test? What is DNA? Why does it matter? All these questions are answered. We discuss all things genetic, genome, epigenetics, nature nurture debate, personalized wellness and more. Andrew shares his story about why he moved away from professional sports to now pioneering at home DNA test...
Apr 26, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In today's episode, we explore what living an emotionally authentic life looks like with leading clinical psychologist, Dr Joan Rosenberg! It was a special recording as I teamed up with The Arts Club to record this live with an audience. Thanks for joining everyone! During this chat, we learn about the gifts unpleasant emotions can bring, breaking faulty thinking patterns, grief, imposter syndrome and why anxiety is usually a cover-up. Dr Rosenberg is a highly regarded expert in emotional and me...
Apr 19, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 25
On today's show, I am delighted to have the entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist, filmmaker and environmentalist Sam Branson! Even though this interview cut out 8 times and Sam is on the other side of the world, he still kindly stuck with my tech troubles and shared inspiring stories about his personal experiences with mental-health, how he's navigated the ups and downs and why self-care is now such a big part of his day to day lifestyle. This interview left me with a lot of wisdom to reflec...
Apr 12, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On today's show, I am delighted to have the 2-time Emmy Award Winning composer Michael Whalen who specializes in creating music to soothe the mind. Michael starting creating music when he realized he could help his father go to sleep with different sounds, since then Michael has had millions of streams globally and amassed a passionate fanbase who rely on his music to relax, sleep and focus. During this episode, we speak through Michael's newly launched album Sacred Spaces which is brilliant. Mi...
Apr 05, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
In this very special episode, world leading expert Dr. Jud Brewer talks us through how we can protect our mind from collective fear, identify addictions and ways to break through them and why kindness is the answer. This unique scientist bridges the gap between old age wisdom and science, and he has spent the past 20 years studying the data to show that ancient philosophy isn’t just theory but when practiced, it can have significant results. Dr Jud is the Director of Research and Innovation at t...
Mar 29, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today's episode is about using the breath as a powerful tool to release old emotions and let go of stress and anxiety. Breath-work practioner James Dowler explains what is breath-work, conscious connected breathing and why it's so powerful in healing the mind and body. We delve into the biology, history and practical examples of breath work techniques you can use daily and in moments you need to calm yourself. This episode is part of my beat corona virus series with a mission to share tools, tip...
Mar 22, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 19
This is a special corona episode I recorded yesterday to get some helpful content out there asap in these times of heightened anxiety and stress. We are all feeling the changes and understanding what is happening in our brain can be helpful in managing the feelings better. Leading expert, clinical Psycologist and author Dr Catherine Pittman kindly joins to help explain the neuroscience behind anxiety, stress and worry. I discovered Dr Pittman through her brilliant book REWIRE YOUR ANXIOUS BRAIN:...
Mar 18, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Spiritual mentor, guide, hypnotherapist, speaker and writer Ryan Haddon guides us through how to cultivate a more compassionate relationship with yourself in this week's episode. In this episode we explore how we can all practice coming back to our centre. Ryan teaches all around the world supporting people leading more compassionate lives filled with a lot more forgiveness, acceptance and inner harmony. I hope you enjoy this episode and find it calming. Thank you Ryan for sharing your peaceful ...
Mar 15, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
On today's show I interview Adam Robinson - American educator, author, US Chess Federation life master and co-founder of The Princeton Review. He has been teaching me his wisdom for 2 years now and so I am really excited for Adam to be on the show sharing his nuggets with you all. In this episode, Adam focuses on how to create more delight and magic in your life and helps us see that everything we're experiencing is all perfectly unfolding for our unique journeys. His story telling, quotes and p...
Mar 08, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This episode is very special as it's with my mum!! If you are feeling like a real hearty, hot cup of tea mum chat, then this episode is for you. Pippa Jamie has been a student of the mind for 25 years and is a psychotherapist who uses a range of modalities from hypnotherapy, BWRT and CBT. In this episode we have a chat about her journey moving from working with the body and focusing on the mind and what she's learnt through this. Pippa (aka mum) shares her tips to looking after your mental wellb...
Mar 01, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
