The I'mperfect Podcast

What happens when something that promises pleasure slowly becomes a source of emptiness, shame, and disconnection?

In this episode of The I’mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy, a coach who helps men overcome porn addiction and compulsive porn use, to explore his personal journey from struggling with pornography to finding a deeper sense of freedom, purpose, and inner peace.

Jeremy was on track for an academic career in genetics and genomics. From the outside, his life looked successful. Yet, beneath that success, he felt an emptiness that led him to question what happiness really means.

That questioning became the beginning of a profound transformation, one that brought him to mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, and a new understanding of how our minds work.

Together, we explore what it means to reclaim our power, move beyond shame, and build a healthier relationship with our desires rather than suppressing them or allowing them to control us.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Porn addiction and compulsive porn use, and how they can affect our happiness and relationships
• Why pleasure and constant craving don't necessarily lead to fulfillment
• The role of shame, guilt, and perfectionism in keeping men silent
• How pornography, social media, and digital triggers can reinforce unwanted habits
• Why fighting our urges isn't always the answer, and how to develop a healthier relationship with them
• How mindfulness creates space between an impulse and an action
• How to acknowledge our different inner parts without letting them dictate our choices
• What it really means to reclaim our power and take responsibility for our lives
• Why vulnerability and safe spaces matter, especially for men
• The freedom that comes from letting go of the need to appear perfect

One of the most powerful ideas from our conversation is this: we don't have to fight every part of ourselves, but we don't have to let every part of ourselves drive our lives either.

Real growth isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming more aware, understanding what truly matters to us, and learning to make choices that align with the person we want to become.

If you've ever struggled with an unwanted habit, felt trapped by shame, or wondered why getting more of what you desire doesn't always make you happier, this conversation is for you.

And if you're a man who has been taught to hide your struggles and always appear strong, perhaps this is an invitation to start a different kind of conversation.

Thank you, Jeremy, for your honesty and for the work you do to help men find their way forward.

ABOUT THE I’MPERFECT PODCAST

The I’mperfect Podcast is about the human being behind the image we present to the world. Through honest conversations about our imperfections, struggles, contradictions, and transformations, we explore what it means to be more fully ourselves.

Because sometimes, the conversations we are most afraid to have are the ones we most need.

Subscribe for more honest conversations about life, relationships, vulnerability, and personal growth.

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Vaquita heals people for a living, and her first reflex is still "it's my fault." In this episode we go into guilt: where it comes from, why it feels like responsibility, and how it can become a place to hide. We also talk about a grandmother who taught in silence, hiding your roots, and what it means to be an imperfect healer. We also talk about how to let go of this deep belief that we need to suffer to be worthy.

• 00:09 Talking to trees, and the day her friends admitted they were "just pretending"
• 15:20 Told to hide her Native American roots, until France made them a gift
• 23:22 Guilt as the automatic first reflex, even after years of work
• 25:36 "A black liquid like petrol, and the sea turned black": releasing guilt in Beirut
• 27:08 "I hide behind the guilt and it protects me"
• 47:57 Seven generations: your healing reaches those before and after you
• 52:27 Unlearning "I have to suffer to be worthy"
• 58:00 "She got a cold with all her healing?": the pressure of the pedestal

This isn't a polished episode about having it all figured out. It's two people admitting they haven't, and finding something true in that.

If you've ever felt guilty for existing, or tired of pretending you're fine, this one is for you.

Full Episode available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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What happens when the person teaching others to heal has spent years fighting her own body? In this episode, Coniglio — a healer and member of the Damanhur spiritual community in Italy — opens up about a brutal, non-linear journey through anorexia, then obesity, then a life-changing gastric sleeve surgery that removed 80% of her stomach. She talks candidly about guilt, shame, “directing” her own health project instead of waiting to be fixed, and what it actually means to be a healer (hint: it’s not about having the answers). We also get into distinguishing true intuition from the noise of the mind, why spirituality is about questions and religion is about answers, and she closes by walking us through a live breathing exercise anyone can try right now.

Content of this episode:

• Her 18-month journey losing 40kg — and why she says obesity is biology, not a character flaw
• The gastric sleeve surgery that removed 80% of her stomach, six months ago
• Going from feeling guilty and “not enough” to becoming the “director” of her own health project
• What a healer actually is — and why it’s not about fixing people
• How to tell the difference between your mind and your true intuition
• Spirituality vs. religion: living in the questions instead of the answers
• A live guided breathing exercise (pranic breathing) to try along with her

Useful links:

https://www.instagram.com/coniglio.pangea/

https://members.damanhur.academy/damanhur-spiritual-healers-school

https://members.damanhur.academy/damanhur-dream-school

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She got a Parkinson's diagnosis. Most people would call that the end of something.

She calls it the moment she finally started waking up.

This is not a podcast about fighting a disease. It's about what happens when your body forces you to stop performing and start listening.

In this episode, Gazzella Mimosa sits down with Ziad for a raw conversation about the parts of us we're taught to hide — the fear behind every "yes" we don't mean, the guilt behind every "no" we're too scared to say, and the strange gift hiding inside a diagnosis nobody would choose. We talk about vulnerability as strength, not weakness. About why the world praises masculine hustle and forgets the power of softness. And about what it actually takes to stop asking everyone else for permission to be yourself.

🎙️ In this episode:
Living with a Parkinson's diagnosis — and choosing to grow from it
Why we carry so many different "parts" inside us, and who should really be driving
The power of yes vs. the power of no
Turning vulnerability into your greatest strength
A 5-minute breathing practice to find calm when everything feels like too much
Why the world may be shifting — and what that means for you

💬 One line that might stay with you:
"Our fragility is not only fragility. It's also strength."

If this resonates with you:
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🎧 Listen to the other episodes from this Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XpUhivwUhozDyG6koSUe8?si=ba8106b15fef40c6
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-podcast/id1834350725
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7tu06Z_p_wrwQWH2yAD7cqsdlTd4qFH&si=dP335kzUmHdW5dD8

🎶 The song that closes this episode, "I'm a Queen": https://youtu.be/1Jkc4UgGULs?si=_C52LXvxBsSHIDOf

💗 HeartMath Institute (heart-brain coherence research mentioned in this episode): https://www.heartmath.org/

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In this special episode of The I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with someone I know better than anyone — my wife, Asma. A graphic designer, philosopher, and spiritual healer, Asma opens up about the imperfection she wrestles with the most: the intensity of her emotions, and her lifelong journey to understand rather than control them.

We talk about what it means to live on "your own timing" in a world obsessed with speed, how she let go of attachment and inherited expectations to find her real self, and how that shift ended up deepening — not weakening — her family relationships. She shares how she moves through her lowest moments, what she used to hide to appear "perfect," and what she wishes for Lebanon, the country that shaped her.

It's one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show — not because we prepared for it, but because we didn't.

In this episode:

• Why understanding emotions matters more than controlling them
• Living on your own timing in a world that rewards speed
• Letting go of attachment, belonging, and inherited "perfection"
• How self-work reshapes family relationships
• What sexy, sanity, and love really mean to her
• A message to Lebanon

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What if the life you've built looks successful on the outside… but doesn't feel aligned on the inside?

In this episode of the I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Nathalie Kazzi, advisor and the creator of the Radiance Framework, and a lifelong friend, for a conversation about fear, identity, stillness, surrender, and what it really means to lead from within.

Together we explore:

• Why the fear of not fitting in shaped her life
• How she learned to find stillness in the middle of chaos
• The hidden cost of perfectionism
• Why grief became one of her greatest teachers
• The daily practices that transformed her life
• How to reconnect with your intuition
• Why true leadership starts with inner alignment

One sentence stayed with me long after we stopped recording:

"Pain hurts, but it passes. Suffering is our choice."

Whether you're leading a company, a family, or simply trying to lead yourself better, this conversation offers practical wisdom for navigating today's fast-moving world without losing yourself in the process.

If this conversation resonates with you and you'd like to experience Nathalie's work in person, you can learn more about her upcoming retreat here:

👉 Retreat: Radiance Framework 25-27 September

🎁 Exclusive for I'mperfect Podcast listeners:
Use the code I'MPERFECT to receive a special discount on your registration.

Website: https://www.radianceframework.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliekazzi/

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About Nathalie Kazzi

Nathalie Kazzi is a leadership coach and creator of the Radiance Framework, helping leaders reconnect with themselves, navigate uncertainty, and lead with clarity, courage, and presence. Her work blends leadership, psychology, spirituality, symbolism, and practical tools for creating lasting personal and professional transformation.

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What if success isn't the problem... but the life you've built around it?

In this episode of The I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Terri Eleutheria for a deeply honest conversation about perfectionism, people-pleasing, childhood conditioning, and the courage to finally choose yourself.

After surviving life-threatening health challenges, building what looked like the "perfect life," and realizing she had been living for everyone except herself, Terri shares the inner journey that changed everything.

Together, we explore why so many high achievers struggle to feel fulfilled, how our childhood beliefs silently shape our adult lives, and what it really means to trust life instead of trying to control it.

💛 In this episode, we talk about:

• Why success doesn't always bring happiness
• The hidden cost of perfectionism
• How childhood experiences create lifelong patterns
• Learning to trust yourself again
• Moving from your head into your heart
• Self-compassion, healing, and personal growth
• Choosing joy without guilt
• Becoming your authentic self

✨ Some moments you'll remember:
"I trust life."
"Feel it to heal it."
"What would you tell your best friend?"

If this conversation resonates with you, leave a comment below:
What's one belief you're ready to let go of?

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Welcome to The I'mperfect Podcast.

Because perfection is boring. Humanity isn't.

What happens when the "perfect mom" starts asking: What about me?

In this episode of The I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Fatima, a mother, artist, coach, and healer with Saudi and Italian roots, for a deeply honest conversation about perfectionism, motherhood, people-pleasing, loneliness, self-discovery, and learning to live authentically.

Fatima shares how COVID became a turning point in her life, forcing her to confront feelings of guilt, loss of identity, and the pressure to be everything for everyone. Through acting, music, healing work, mindfulness, and self-reflection, she began removing the masks she had worn for years and reconnecting with who she truly is.

In this conversation, we explore:

✨ The hidden cost of perfectionism
✨ Motherhood, guilt, and self-care
✨ Why people-pleasing can become a trap
✨ Learning to be alone and finding strength within
✨ The healing power of art and creativity
✨ Letting go of validation and embracing authenticity
✨ What it means to be "perfectly imperfect"

If you've ever felt torn between who you are and who the world expects you to be, this episode is for you.

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What happens when you're the person everyone can rely on?

In this episode of the I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Yetunde Oshodi Fraudeau, entrepreneur, mother, traveler, and founder of Let's Eat The World, for a deeply honest conversation about overwhelm, perfectionism, resilience, and the challenge of carrying too much.

Yetunde shares what it's like to live with "too many tabs open" in her mind, why she often prioritizes everyone else's needs over her own, and how losing her mother at a young age shaped her journey as a parent.

Together, we explore:

✨ The hidden cost of being highly capable
✨ Why some people struggle to prioritize themselves
✨ Motherhood, trust, and letting children make their own mistakes
✨ The difference between resilience and exhaustion
✨ Finding peace through walking, creativity, writing, and self-reflection
✨ Why imperfection may be one of our greatest strengths

This conversation is a reminder that strength doesn't mean having it all together. Sometimes it means learning when to slow down, let go, and trust yourself.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by responsibilities, stuck between ambition and self-care, or trapped by your own standards, this episode is for you.

🎙️ About the I'mperfect Podcast

The I'mperfect Podcast explores the beautiful imperfections that make us human. Through authentic conversations, we discover how our struggles, wounds, and vulnerabilities often become our greatest sources of growth and wisdom.

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What if perfection is the very thing stopping us from living fully?

In this special episode of the I’mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Anaconda Papaya, founder of the Harmonic Circle Academy, spiritual teacher, community builder, and one of the people who most deeply impacted my own journey over the last 4 years.

We explore:
• Why perfectionism blocks action
• The meaning of “spiritual sex”
• How to keep your heart open in a difficult world
• Why relationships determine the quality of your life
• The difference between information and transformation
• Consciousness, intuition, awakening & collective evolution
• Why spirituality is not escaping life… but fully living it

This conversation is imperfect, philosophical, human, funny, deep, and incredibly alive.

One quote that stayed with me:
“The only thing God cannot be… is imperfect.”

If this episode resonates, share it with someone who is searching for more meaning, more depth, or simply more truth in their life.

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About Anaconda Papaya:
Anaconda has spent decades exploring spirituality, consciousness, relationships, community living, meditation, and personal transformation. He is part of the community of Damanhur in Italy and founder of the Harmonic Circle Academy.

🌍 Harmonic Circle Academy:
[harmoniccircle.org]

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Where amazing people talk about the parts of themselves they usually hide.