Imperfect Podcast

Today is the UN's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and, in honor of that, Hillary Caitlin and I had a discussion about the issue and how to get involved. Hillary Caitlin is an actress, activist, content creator, sister, aunt, and friend. She has spent years working with survivors of human trafficking and, through that work, has developed a profound understanding of this injustice. It has also helped her understand the importance of advocating for yourself just as much as advocating fo...

January Donovan is a national speaker, entrepreneur, #1 best-selling author, Mindset and Skill-Set Trainer and Self-Worth Strategist. She is also the founder of the Woman School, giving women practical tools into a life of wholeness.January has developed a unique program that trains women to overcome their self-worth battles by rewiring their worth through rewiring their brains, helping them to master the skills they need to expand their dreams and cultivate a life of meaning.In this episode,...

Nikko is an entrepreneur, producer, and wellness advocate. Through her journey with multiple sclerosis, she has developed a profound understanding of identity, wellness, and what it really means to prioritize health and healing. She has found purpose in helping those living with chronic conditions, and is giving back through what she's learned during her own journey. In this episode, we discuss:- What do you put your identity in?- The detrimental health impact of chronic stress - Finding...

Laverne Delgado is an activist, speaker, artist, and Executive Director of Freedom and Fashion. Laverne has a love for young people overcoming human trafficking and other injustices – and has built her life around serving them. We discuss:- How to rewire your thoughts- Healing trauma and self-limiting beliefs- Finding healing through the arts- The power of curiosity over judgment- Finding your voice to speak out against injustice- Shedding light on darkness- Letting go of fear - Healing ...

Kristen Dalton Wolfe is a former Miss USA who helps women step into the radiance of their true identity. Kristen and her husband, Kris Wolfe are based in Los Angeles and run men and women’s ministries, retreats and conferences. They speak regularly in churches, conferences, events and universities. Kristen is a TV host and author. In this episode, we discuss...Nurturing identity, worth, and valueIdentifying purposeHolding strong to your calling and God's promisesHow to not fall into discourag...

Taylor Newendorp is a licensed clinical professional counselor and the founder and president of Chicago Counseling Center, which specializes in the treatment of OCD, Perfectionism, and Anxiety Disorders. He is also the author of "The Perfectionism Workbook: Proven Strategies to Break Free from Perfectionism and Achieve Your Goals". In addition, he is a scientific advisor and regional clinical director for the therapy app NOCD (which Jenna Overbaugh from EP 29 is also a therapist for).&n...

Benji Nolot is the CEO and founder of Exodus Cry, a nonprofit committed to abolishing sex trafficking and breaking the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation. Benji has also been a featured speaker at the United Nations and is an award-winning filmmaker. In everything that he does, he is driven by a conviction that every person should be free. In this episode, we discuss:How to protect children and the future generationsStriking the balance between activism + self-careThe correlation b...

Angela Blair is an on-air television producer, personality and host featured on ExtraTV, Fox Sports, NBC, Miss Texas USA and more. Angela is married to former MLB player Carson Blair, where their love story and decision to wait for marriage has inspired young people around the world. She currently hosts a top ranked podcast show called "All Strings Attached" -- which explores dating, love and sex, and how to balance a modern world with traditional values. She is also in pre-production fo...

Alan Smyth and Jessica Midkiff are anti-human trafficking activists and co-authors of “Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking”. Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on the recovery and restoration of child victims of sex trafficking. As a man, Alan has seen how important his male voice is in combating this dark reality in our society.Jessica is a t...

Father Martin Padovani is a priest, psychotherapist, speaker, and author. He has been a priest for over 60 years, and also has a masters degree in counseling. In his counseling ministry, he has had a great impact providing marriage counseling and helping people deal with psychological problems. In this episode, we discuss:The intersection between faith and psychologyHow to embrace our emotions and humannessHow expressing emotions can develop our maturity and deepen our relationshipsWhy many r...