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Imperfectly Honest
by Imperfectly Honest
Welcome to the real us. We’re shifting from the people we’ve felt obligated to be to the people we’re born to be. We welcome eavesdroppers to our conversations.
Episodes
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Body Image and Self-Esteem: What I Wish I Could Tell My 13-Year-Old Self
What would you tell your 13-year-old self about your body? What do you tell young girls in your life today about body image? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Blair Haseman, 501(c)(3) founder of Girls Thrive, for a deeply personal conversation about body image, self-esteem, confidence…
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Finding Love After Divorce: Letting Go of the Checklist
What if finding the right relationship isn’t about finding someone who checks every box, but about being open enough to recognize the right person when they show up? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with friend Al Musser for a candid conversation about finding love after divorce, dating later...
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How a Health Crisis Can Teach You How to Live Well
What if one of the hardest seasons of your life became one of your greatest teachers? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and entrepreneur Jimmy Calano for an honest conversation about navigating cancer, recovering from serious health challenges, and the unexpected...
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How to Trust Yourself: Letting Go of Control, Finding Flow, and Following Your Intuition
How do you know when to keep pushing... and when it’s time to let go? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with friend and fellow truth-seeker Kayla Gorski to explore what it really means to trust yourself. Together, they reflect on perfectionism, burnout, intuition, synchronicity, and the…
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The Courage to Change Your Mind: Lessons from 50 Honest Conversations
Fifty episodes. Hundreds of questions. Countless opportunities to rethink what we thought we knew. In this milestone episode, Elizabeth reunites with co-founder Sheila Lamont to reflect on the conversations that have shaped the podcast – and the personal growth that came from having them.…
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What Happens After “I Do”? A Conversation About Love, Growth, and Marriage
What is a wedding really for? In this deeply personal episode, Elizabeth sits down with newlywed Morgan Klaas to explore a question that goes far beyond centerpieces, guest lists, and wedding traditions: What – and who – are we actually celebrating when we get married? Both Elizabeth and Morgan...
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What Women Find Attractive: Confidence, Curiosity, and Unexpected Turn-Ons
What makes someone attractive? Is it confidence? Physical chemistry? Shared values? Emotional intelligence? In this episode of Imperfectly Honest, Elizabeth is joined by her friend and Imperfectly Honest partner in crime, Kayla Gorski, to explore the psychology of attraction, modern dating,...
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When to Sanitize and When to Let It Go: A Microbiologist’s Guide to Disease Prevention, Germ Anxiety, and Choosing Love Over Fear
For many people, the pandemic changed more than just daily routines – it changed the way we think about safety, health, and germs. What starts as “being careful” can slowly become something heavier: contamination anxiety, obsessive cleaning, fear of getting sick, and stress that quietly impacts...
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Mother’s Day Special: An Honest Conversation About Our Moms
For some, Mother’s Day is a pure celebration. For others, it's grief, or just a day that's not quite easy peasy. Sometimes it's all of those things at once. If Mother's Day has ever felt more complex than the greeting cards suggest, this one is for you. In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with...
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Are Women Playing the Wrong Game in Business? Rethinking Power, Femininity, and Success
Should women use their looks, femininity, or sexuality to get ahead? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with CEO, investor, and author Jane Miller for a bold, unfiltered conversation about gender inequality, female leadership, and what it really takes to succeed as a woman in business and in…
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An Honest Conversation About Body Image, Beauty Standards, and the Truth About Wanting to Look Good
In this episode of Imperfectly Honest, Elizabeth sits down with Kayla Gorski for a candid – and at times uncomfortable – conversation about body image, beauty standards, and the truth about wanting to look good. For many of us, thoughts about our bodies are constant, yet conversations about body...
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Could I, Would I, Donate a Kidney? A Living Donor’s Perspective
What if you knew that donating a kidney isn’t as extreme - or as impossible - as it sounds? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Liz Nelson for an honest, deeply personal conversation about her decision to do just that. Liz shares her experience as a living kidney donor, offering a…
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Would an AI Partner Be Better Than a Human? Exploring the Appeal of Love Without Risk
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Sheila Lamont to explore a timely and deeply personal question: Could AI partners supplement—or even replace—human romantic relationships? As AI relationships and virtual partners become more sophisticated, technology offers a seductive promise:...
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Shifting From Default No | Rethinking Decision-Making and the Perceived Safety of Hyper-Focus
In this episode, Elizabeth reunites with Sheila Lamont to explore the subtle but powerful difference between living as a default “yes” and a default “no.” Early in her career, Elizabeth was a self-proclaimed default yes who embraced every opportunity… but over time, she shifted to a default no as...
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When “Good” Is – and Isn’t – “Good Enough”
In this episode, Elizabeth and Kayla wrestle with a deceptively simple question: when should we strive to be better – and when is it wiser to accept what is, even if it’s imperfect? They explore the double edge of perfectionism, the pressure to optimize every part of our lives, and the…
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Preventive Health | An Honest Conversation That Could Save Your Life
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Dennis Lipton, a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices preventative, deeply personalized care. Together, they talk honestly about what it actually means to take responsibility for your health – before something goes wrong. They...
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Caregiving Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries, Burnout, and Self-Care
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with her friend Heather Grahame to talk about caring for others – while caring for yourself. Setting boundaries and giving without giving too much of oneself is an imperfectly honest art to master. The rewards of caretaking can be immense, but they are not...
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La Dolce Vita: Honest Reflections from an Italian Road Trip
In this episode, Elizabeth and Kayla share a conversation that is as winding as an Italian road trip! Back from a wine tour in Italy, Kayla shares her reflections, imperfectly honest moments, and sweet intention for the year ahead. As you listen, ask yourself what you’d like to invite more of in...
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Imperfect Truths of the American Economy | The Evolution of Capitalism with Seth Levine
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Seth Levine, co-author of the new book Capital Evolution: The New American Economy. Seth explains how and why the American economy is changing and what the future could look like. Given the major realignment America is in, visible in our divided politics,...
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Getting Honest About Boundaries: How to Set Them, Hold Them, and Stop Feeling Guilty
In this episode, Kayla sits in for Elizabeth and connects with Dr. Andrea Wick about boundaries: physical, emotional, and energetic. As a chiropractor, applied kinesiologist, and energy worker, Dr. Wick shares tips on how to set and maintain healthy boundaries, particularly as we head into the...
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Preparing for Wildfires: Getting Honest About Climate Change and Imperfect Advocacy
In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Lizzie Peyton, Director of Big Sky SNO (Sustainability Network Organization), to talk about wildfire preparedness, living with wildfire risk, and what it means to be an imperfect advocate for climate change. If you or someone you love lives in an area…
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Child-Free by Choice: Opting Out of Motherhood
Elizabeth and her friend, Kayla Gorski, talk about their mutual choice to opt out of motherhood. They have both learned a lot from making this unconventional choice and thought that others might benefit from what they've learned along their journey.
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Changing Times at Imperfectly Honest | Sheila Says Goodbye
As we move into Autumn, changes are happening at Imperfectly Honest. In Sheila’s final episode as co-host, she and Elizabeth share thoughts on past highlights, current mixed emotions, and future plans.
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Lessons from 20 Years of Health Mistakes
Elizabeth has been addressing some systemic health issues and has learned a great deal in the process. In this short and sweet episode, she shares what she wishes someone had shared with her when her issues began two decades ago. Her advice applies to anyone trying to connect the dots with their...
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Assessing Our Datability | An Honest Look at Ourselves
Elizabeth and her friend Jenni Graff have had many long conversations about what they are looking for in a romantic partner. In this episode, they turn the tables to think more deeply about what they can bring to a relationship. It’s a window into what it might be like to date either of them, and…
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How Do We Talk About Mental Health?
A Conversation with Brad Feld – Author, Venture Capitalist, and Mental Health Advocate Elizabeth and Sheila invite Brad Feld to join them in a candid conversation about destigmatizing mental health. Brad Feld – entrepreneur, author, venture capitalist, and a co-founder of Foundry Group and...
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Letting Today Be Enough
Elizabeth and Sheila explore the tension between living fully in the present and planning for an uncertain future, particularly involving where we may live in the future and who we care about. Together, they ponder whether leaning into experiences that will inevitably end is brave, foolish, or...
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Ethical Non-Monogamy | Seeing Right and Wrong in Color vs. Black and White
Elizabeth is currently in a relationship that can best be described as “emotional non-monogamy.” She and her partner have agreed not to be physically intimate with anyone else. Yet, they are staying open to the possibility that their relationship may not last and that others may be better suited…
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If, When, and How to Reveal Our Secrets
Personal Development and Momentum Coach, Matt Suess, joins Elizabeth and Sheila to discuss how soon and how much personal information should be shared with new acquaintances - romantic, platonic, and professional. In this age of social media and googling, it's challenging to assume the same "air…
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The 24-Hour Divide | Rethinking Email Responsiveness
Elizabeth's Imperfectly Honest blog in April, "Why I Don't Apologize for Unanswered Emails" hit a nerve with her longtime mentor and investor, Jimmy Calano. He joins today's episode for a lively conversation, sharing his own email response time "Rule of 24", and mixing it up with Elizabeth and...
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In Conclusion, Money Matters
How you make financial decisions in both romantic and business relationships can have a big impact. Elizabeth and Sheila look to their personal experiences, and what others choose, to lay out some different approaches to calculating the role of money in the relationship equation. Show Notes…
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Am I a Doormat?
There can be a fine line between being helpful and being taken advantage of. Elizabeth and Sheila go through the questions they ask themselves when trying to figure out that difference, especially when they aren’t sure if they’re stepping up or being stepped on.
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Checking Back in on This Year’s Intentions
I think we all know the quote about a certain road which is paved with good intentions. Elizabeth and Sheila review the intentions they each set for 2025, realizing that, although these respective "quarterly reports" had some hits and some misses, a lot was learned in the process! Connect with...
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Would You Change Anything From Your Past?
Rethinking past life choices can summon up both painful challenges and joyful successes. Elizabeth and Sheila take that backward look in time, and agree that those mountains climbed in the process may have helped to shape them into who they were meant to be. Show Notes 2013 movie "About Time"....
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Online Dating: When Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Too Uncomfortable
It can often be a true growth opportunity to try new things that attract us but are also challenging and move us outside our comfort zone. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their recent forays into online dating. They agree that it’s essential to listen to your inner voice -- and gut feelings -- to…
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Criticism: A Mirror, Not a Weapon
What if we made more of an effort to view criticism from others like a two way mirror? We can see how their words reflect something about us and reflect something about them as well. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss an Oscar Wilde quote: “Criticism is the only reliable form of autobiography,” to...
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Would You Want to Know Your Expiration Date?
How would you feel if you were given the choice to know how long your life would be? The Measure, by Nikki Erlick, is a recent bestseller, where the entire world population is given the opportunity to find the answer to that question in a box which appears on their doorstep. Elizabeth and Sheila...
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Adventures in Non-Monogamy
Elizabeth and her friend John have formed a meaningful and healthy, non-platonic relationship, but they are skeptical about their potential to be long-term life partners. They have decided to engage in a non-monogamous dating arrangement to allow them to look for a long-term life partner while...
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Healing from LA Fires: Quick Aid While Striving for Systemic Changes
Have you ever felt helpless watching tragedies unfold on the news? Discussing the LA fires on today's episode of Imperfectly Honest, Elizabeth and Sheila express the candid thoughts that have swirled in their heads and explore the question: Can we actually make a difference, or should we just…
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When Life and Love Don’t Have to Be Hard
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews the couple whose relationship she most admires. Mikela and Philip Tarlow are partners in life, love, and work. Working with them in her twenties opened Elizabeth’s eyes to the possibility that life and love don’t have to be hard. Throughout their careers,...
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Embracing Our Fears
After weathering serious health issues and significant life challenges, Elizabeth and Sheila are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In this candid conversation, they share how they plan to overcome their fears to embrace their new opportunities. Episode Quotes: “Feel the Fear and Do It...
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What Does Being “Masculine” Really Mean These Days?
Gender roles today can be more confusing than ever. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their own confusions and perspectives about what it may mean to be masculine or feminine right now, citing the need for a dose of empathy to be added to the mix. Show Notes: How Our Messed-Up Dating Culture Leads to...
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Unwrapping Holiday Stress and Obligations
Reuniting with family during the holiday season can be both joyful and stressful, especially when it involves travel and overnight visits. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss the 'tis the season challenges that may arise, sharing personal perspectives on holidays past, present, and future (but minus the...
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Relationships | Let’s Be Honest
Partnering with someone can be challenging, but it can also enhance your life in many ways. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss their own experiences with relationships, past and current. They share perspectives on the benefits of kind, candid honesty, especially in relationships. Chapters (00:00:00) -...
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How to Actually Be Helpful, Part 2
Offering support when not being asked to do so can be tricky, especially if you want to express concern without being judgmental. In this episode, Elizabeth and Sheila share thoughts about when and how to share your concerns with others. Executive coach Sharon Cavanaugh joined the conversation to...
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Adjusting the Volume on Uncertainty
We like to think that life is controllable. But uncertainties in relationships, health, finances, politics – and even the weather! – abound. Elizabeth and Sheila share the way they cope with, and sometimes even embrace, life’s micro and macro uncertainties.
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Outing My OCD
Coping with issues related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can take a toll on your own life, as well as your relationships with others. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss their personal experiences in that regard and explore their own efforts to address the reactions of others. Listen to hear their...
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How to Actually Be Helpful
Sheila and Elizabeth have been the recipients of a lot of love and support in their lives. Especially through their experiences over the past few years, they have seen how others can effectively offer support AND how well-intentioned attempts to be helpful can backfire. Listen to hear their…
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Can I Ask You to Remove Your Shoes?
Asking people to remove their shoes before entering the home can be a sticky subject, at least in the U.S. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss the ins and outs of wearing shoes indoors, finding the courage to state unconventional preferences, and the challenge of asking others to respect personal...
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Living Solo by Choice
Sheila and Elizabeth have both, individually, made the choice to live alone. In this episode, they discuss the perks and the challenges of this lifestyle, as well as how it has created more ease and opportunity for each of them. As cited on the podcast, Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, shared his...
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Welcome to the real us. We’re shifting from the people we’ve felt obligated to be to the people we’re born to be. We welcome eavesdroppers to our conversations.
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Welcome to the real us. We’re shifting from the people we’ve felt obligated to be to the people we’re born to be. We welcome eavesdroppers to our conversations.
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