I'm back with Season 11 and it is a total privilege and honour to have Dr. Julie Smith to kickstart the series. Dr. Julie has transformed the conversation around mental health and therapy in an extraordinary, groundbreaking, global way. Not only does she have 38 million likes on TikTok and growing for her videos that break down the tools and techniques around looking after your mind. But she's also the number one best selling author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before , which has been virtuall...
Jul 03, 2022•37 min
We'll be back with Season 11 next week but I wanted to replay one of my favourite episodes which will encourage you all to play more in life! 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...
Jun 26, 2022•35 min
Hi everyone, as we have come to an end of Season 10 I wanted to give you a special live bonus episode which I recorded at a breakfast event for The Arts Club with the one and only Julia Samuel. As I’m sure many of you know, Julia has been one of my favourite guests on the Not Perfect Podcast, she is a leading psychotherapist and bestselling author of 3 books. In this episode, I quiz her about her new book called “Every Family Has a Story” which sees her turn from her work with individuals to ses...
Jun 19, 2022•41 min
I wanted to replay one of the most popular episodes and it's from the very first season of the Not Perfect Podcast! Take a deep breath and dissolve into a conversation with Dr Jessamy Hibberd - a clinical Psychologist, speaker and bestselling author. In this episode we talk about her approach to happiness, managing the mind and dive into her fantastic book called The Imposter Cure. Imposter Syndrome is something many of us deal with to varying degrees and Dr Jessamy's cure is practical and very ...
Jun 12, 2022•29 min
Today it is such an honour to be joined by Dr. Judith Orloff for the final episode of Season 10. Dr Orloff is the New York Times bestselling author of The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People. Her new book, Thriving as an Empath, along with it’s companion, The Empath’s Empowerment Journal offers daily self care tools for sensitive people. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist, an empath and is on the UCLA psychiatric clinical faculty. She synthesises the pearls of traditional med...
Jun 05, 2022•34 min
I am so excited to introduce you to today's guest who is one of the world's most famous neuroscientists on the topic of romantic love. Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo. Dr. Stephanie is a professor of psychiatry and behavioural neuroscience at the University of Chicago, where she directs the Brain Dynamics Laboratory at the Pritzker School of Medicine. She's the first female president of the Society for Social Neuroscience, an international field dedicated to understanding how biological systems implement...
May 29, 2022•36 min
This week I'm speaking to TV presenter Angela Scanlon, who you may have seen on television screens hosting shows for the BBC such as The One Show, fronting popular makeover shows like Your Home Made Perfect or you may have listened to her very own hit podcast, Thanks A Million. Oh and on top of this, she has just just released her first book, Joyrider: How Gratitude Can Help You Get the Life You Really Want. I read this book within days, laughing along with every page as she explores wellness wi...
May 22, 2022•40 min
On today's podcast, I am talking to someone who has completely changed the way I eat and understand food, diets and conditioned beliefs. I am so excited to introduce you to Jessie Inchauspé, also known as the Glucose Goddess. Jessie is on a mission to translate cutting edge science into easy advice to help people improve their physical and mental health through diet, eating and education. Jessie has changed the way millions understand their diet and they are feeling like new people because of it...
May 14, 2022•41 min
On today’s show I have MaryAnn DiMarco who is a world leading psychic medium, author, healer and spiritual teacher. She’s the mentor for spiritual and celebrity influencers like Gabby Bernstein to Jordan Younger and other very famous names. MaryAnn is known for her ability to channel powerful messages from her clients, spirit guides, angels and loved ones who have passed. She translates those messages into practical guidance and advice for happier and more fulfilling lives. MaryAnn is currently ...
May 11, 2022•31 min
I am thrilled to share one of my favourite episode's today while we take a quick one week break! Today's guest is Dr Tara Swart: a neuroscientist, medical doctor, leadership coach and bestselling author of The Source. Tara applies lessons from neuroscience and behavioural psychology to teach people to enhance their everyday lives and be better prepared to cope with stress and change. In this episode, we discuss the science of neuroplasticity (the ability of the brain to grow and change throughou...
May 08, 2022•50 min
On today’s Wisdom Wednesday I am joined by Anoushka Florence who is the author and founder of The Goddess Space. Inspired by her own spiritual journey, she went on a quest to create beautiful sacred spaces to support, hold and empower women. She’s worked with companies such as Facebook and Vogue and has travelled to some of the biggest festivals around the world to spread her intimate living room pop ups and honour her mission to bring people together in a special way. Anoushka draws upon her an...
May 04, 2022•30 min
On this week's podcast, I am joined by KC Davis. KC is a licensed professional therapist, author and global leading speaker. She is the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care, where she shares a revolutionary approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness and hard seasons of life. KC began her mental health journey at sixteen, when she entered treatment for drug addiction and mental health issues. After getting sober, she became a speaker and a...
May 01, 2022•42 min
Today’s podcast is with someone I admire so greatly. It is but a dream come true to have Deepak Chopra on the Not Perfect Podcast. The first book I read of Deepak Chopra’s was The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success in my early 20s and it was truly life changing. Deepak Chopra is a complete legend, he’s the author of more than ninety books translated into forty-three languages. He has changed the lives of millions of people through his literary work, his speeches, his app, his meditations, The Chopr...
Apr 24, 2022•47 min
Matt Rudd is my guest on today’s Wisdom Wednesday and I’m so thrilled to have him. After reading his book, Man Down , I’ve been left pondering lots ever since. The book combines research with Matt’s own personal exploration about why mental health in men is so troubled and what are possible solutions. Matt is a Senior Writer on The Sunday Times, he’s an award-winning columnist and currently writes the column Man Trouble in The Sunday Times Magazine. He’s written three novels and two non-fiction ...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min
On today’s podcast I am interviewing one of the most important neuroscientists in the world who is researching and supporting the addiction crisis. Dr. Anna Lembke, the best-selling author of Drugdealer, MD and most recently Dopamine Nation. She is on a mission to change the way we understand addiction and the neuroscience behind addictive habits. Dr Anna is the medical director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University and Chief of Stanford’s Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. You may...
Apr 17, 2022•39 min
Today we are going to be speaking about connection and loneliness with my amazing guest, Jillian Richardson. Jillian is the author of Un-Lonely Planet, coach, connection expert and the founder of The Joy List, a newsletter with a mission of making New York City, and eventually the world, a less lonely place. Jillian deeply believes that bringing people together is one of life’s greatest gifts and that most of the world’s problems stem from a lack of connection. Jillian is on a mission to inspire...
Apr 13, 2022•25 min
I am so excited to have Dr. Rupy Aujla (also known as The Doctor's Kitchen) on the podcast today. You may have seen him on TV, brightening up our screens, you may follow him on Instagram or you may have one of his fantastic cookbooks. Dr Rupy is an NHS GP working in Emergency Medicine, completing a masters in Nutritional Medicine and a fellow on the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. Dr. Rupy is a daily inspiration and the founder of ‘The Doctor’s Kitchen’, which strives to inspire and educate...
Apr 10, 2022•43 min
On today’s show we have a world leading persuasion expert, Zoe Chance who helps great people become more influential. At Yale School of Management, she teaches one of the most popular courses called Mastering Influence and Persuasion. Her research has been published in top academic journals and even Google has used her behavioural economics framework as the basis for their global food policy. Zoe speaks internationally and her TedX talk called ‘How to make a behaviour addictive’ went viral. Prio...
Apr 03, 2022•37 min
I can’t wait to discuss one of my favourite topics: LOVE. But most importantly how to make love last. My wonderful guest this week is the bestselling author, Iris Krasnow. Iris is the author of Surrendering to Motherhood, the New York Times bestseller Surrendering to Marriage, Surrendering to Yourself, I Am My Mother's Daughter and many more. It is a true honour to have such a global expert on the subject of relationships, love and personal development join us today to share her advice and refle...
Mar 27, 2022•32 min
On today’s Wisdom Wednesday, I am talking to the fabulous podcasters and authors of Big Fat Negative, Emma Haslett and Gabby Griffith. I’ve been so looking forward to this podcast episode as infertility and the impact on mental health is a topic we haven’t really covered. Emma and Gabby launched their chart-topping podcast that’s entirely focused on the trials of trying for a baby. After realising that 1 in 6 couples struggle to conceive, the conversation around infertility was not being had pub...
Mar 23, 2022•26 min
On today’s episode I have the one and only Mark Groves who is a world leading human connection specialist who helps you to nurture better relationships with others and yourself. Mark is the founder of the world’s first social emotional network, Mind that provides daily, live and on demand emotional wellness sessions. It’s truly a phenomenal platform! Every single day you can listen to an expert that takes you through classes on co-dependency, self-worth, navigating self trust or to evolving more...
Mar 20, 2022•36 min
On today’s podcast I have a woman I have been following for years. She is the award winning bestselling author, Dr. Megan Rossi A.K.A The Gut Health Doctor. She is one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. Dr Rossi is passionate about empowering others to take control of their health and happiness from the inside out. Megan is a registered dietician and nutritionist with an award-winning PHD in gut health. Dr Rossi is the founder of The Gut Health Clinic in London and h...
Mar 13, 2022•39 min
On today’s Wisdom Wednesdays I have a global leading teacher on the nervous system. The wonderful Irene Lyon teaches people around the world about how to work with the nervous system to transform trauma, heal the body and mind and live their fullest, most creative life. Irene’s programmes have reached thousands of people in over 90 countries, she has a Masters degree in biomedical and health science and has extensively studied the field of somatic healing. I was so looking forward to speaking to...
Mar 09, 2022•22 min
The topic of today’s show is one that a lot of us feel conflicted about. Today we will be speaking about the psychology of money. The subject of money and how it makes us feel is one we so often avoid but I want to change that this year. My guest to help us do so is the wonderful Kelly Hearn. She is a world leading psychotherapist and co-founder of Examined Life who takes an integrative approach to her work. For two decades she worked in investment management after completing an MBA from Columbi...
Mar 06, 2022•39 min
Today’s guest is the formidable and effervescent Gabrielle Bernstein. She is the number one best-selling author of The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor and has written 6 additional bestsellers. Oprah described her as a next generation thought leader, she’s broken Guinness World records, she’s named 11 of the most followed twitter accounts for inspiration and the recipient of many awards over the last 15 years. Gabby has impacted the lives of millions around the world through her books, ta...
Feb 27, 2022•42 min
On today’s podcast we have the fabulous Pamela Paul, who is an award-winning author of 8 books and is also the editor of The New York Times Book Review and oversees all books coverage at the New York Times. She is also the host of the weekly book review podcast for The Times. Her spectacular writing career has seen the publication of Rectangle Time, How to Raise a Reader, My Life with Bob, Plot Ensues, The Starter Marriage and the Future of Matrimony, Pornified, Parenting, Inc. and By the Book: ...
Feb 20, 2022•30 min
And just like that we're back and ready to take over your Sundays! I've been so excited to launch Season 10 - we've got some incredible guests lined up and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! And what a better way to start than with one of the UK’s leading psychosexual and relationship therapists, Kate Moyle. Sexual wellness is a topic that is slowly becoming more spoken about and with this new liberation spreading over the globe, I thought that there is no one better than Kate to talk...
Feb 13, 2022•40 min
I've got some big news - we're officially one week away from the tenth season of the Not Perfect Podcast! I'll be back with a brand new episode next week but today I wanted to replay one of the most mind-blowing episodes. Wow, 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 episode dives into one of those books - Maybe You Should Talk To Someone with the author Lori Go...
Feb 06, 2022•47 min
This is another one of my all time favourite interviews where I speak to writer and thought leader in human potential, Peter Crone, aka ‘The Mind Architect’. I’ve been following Peter’s work for the last few years and it has had a profound impact on me along with millions of people around the world. He has worked with world-famous actors, athletes and very successful businessmen, yet what he teaches resonates with every individual. There are very few people in life who are able to sum up seeming...
Jan 30, 2022•48 min
I'm taking you back to one of my favourite episodes! Wow, this conversation was spine chilling and eye opening! In this episode, I speak 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 Durvasula - best selling author, clinical psychologist, professor of psychology and media expert. You may have watched Dr Ramani share her expertise on narcissistic personality disorder and narcissistic abuse on Red Table with Jada...
Jan 23, 2022•48 min
