The Problem With Perfect

What happens when your body suddenly can’t do what it used to? In this episode of The Problem With Perfect, host Robin and her cohost Denise Bickel—who is recovering from a broken arm—are joined by Robin’s longtime friend Karen Sutterer, who also recently suffered a similar injury.

Together, they open up about the physical and emotional toll of injury and recovery, especially as our bodies age. From frustration and grief to moments of spiritual growth and unexpected strength, this candid conversation explores what it means to adapt, heal, and move forward when life slows you down.

Whether you’re dealing with your own limitations or supporting someone who is, this episode offers wisdom, humor, and heartfelt encouragement for anyone navigating the hard truths of our body’s limitations.

Listen now for a conversation that will inspire you to be kinder to your body and gentler with your soul.

Special Guest: Karen Sutterer

Karen is a wife, mom, and lover of people, dogs and Jesus. Recently retired, Karen leads an active lifestyle that includes running, walking, cycling, and pickleball. 

Our children are God's greatest gifts. We pour into them with unconditional love, guidance and support - praying we have given them the tools to be successful in life. Yet, peer pressure, hormones, and unrealistic social expectations can undermine our best efforts. Then what?

The teenage years can be challenging, especially for girls. Issues such as negative self-esteem, anxiety, depression and self-harm plague far too many young tweens and teens as they mature into adulthood.

How can families support girls during these difficult times? What are the red flags indicating professional help is needed? How do we differentiate between attention-seeking behaviors and a deeper cry for help?

Our guests today, Dr. Tim Jordan, and his wife, Anne, join us to share their 30-plus years of experience providing counsel and guidance to young girls, teens, college-age women and their families. Tim and Anne share a passion for this work and, as a result, are trusted national and international resources for families and health professionals working with this population. 

Please join us as we unpack the complexities of raising strong girls.

Show Notes:

Special Guests: Dr. Tim & Anne Jordan

Dr. Jordan is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and counselor who is also an international speaker and prolific author of six books on raising strong girls. He's the host of his podcast called Raising Daughters and the owner of Camp Weloki for Girls. He has extensive training, including a stint with T. Berry Brazelton at Children's Hospital at Harvard.

Anne Jordan, R.N., is also an international speaker and the president of Children and Families, Inc. She, along with her husband, are facilitators for the Strong Girls, Strong World program. She's also a co-owner of Camp Weloki for Girls, as well as the podcast producer. 

Resources

How to Purposefully Parent with the End in Mind (article and podcast episode by Dr. Tim Jordan) 

https://drtimjordan.com/2023/06/parent-values-covey-family-home/

Spiral of Beliefs: How Girls Can Redirect Limiting Beliefs About Themselves (Article and podcast by Dr. Tim Jordan)

https://drtimjordan.com/2020/02/beliefs-self-esteem-perspective-identity-depression-trauma-bullying/

Why Teens Don't Want to Grow Up (article and podcast by Dr. Tim Jordan)

https://drtimjordan.com/2023/03/adulthood-teens-careers-decisions-marriage/

Our children are God's greatest gifts. We pour into them with unconditional love, guidance and support - praying we have given them the tools to be successful in life. Yet, peer pressure, hormones, and unrealistic social expectations can undermine our best efforts. Then what?

The teenage years can be challenging, especially for girls. Issues such as negative self-esteem, anxiety, depression and self-harm plague far too many young tweens and teens as they mature into adulthood.

How can families support girls during these difficult times? What are the red flags indicating professional help is needed? How do we differentiate between attention-seeking behaviors and a deeper cry for help?

Our guests today, Dr. Tim Jordan, and his wife, Anne, join us to share their 30-plus years of experience providing counsel and guidance to young girls, teens, college-age women and their families. Tim and Anne share a passion for this work and, as a result, are trusted national and international resources for families and health professionals working with this population. 

Please join us as we unpack the complexities of raising strong girls.

Show Notes:

Special Guests: Dr. Tim & Anne Jordan

Dr. Jordan is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician and counselor who is also an international speaker and prolific author of six books on raising strong girls. He's the host of his podcast called Raising Daughters and the owner of Camp Weloki for Girls. He has extensive training, including a stint with T. Berry Brazelton at Children's Hospital at Harvard.

Anne Jordan, R.N., is also an international speaker and the president of Children and Families, Inc. She, along with her husband, are facilitators for the Strong Girls, Strong World program. She's also a co-owner of Camp Weloki for Girls, as well as the podcast producer. 

Resources

How to Purposefully Parent with the End in Mind (article and podcast episode by Dr. Tim Jordan) 

https://drtimjordan.com/2023/06/parent-values-covey-family-home/

Spiral of Beliefs: How Girls Can Redirect Limiting Beliefs About Themselves (Article and podcast by Dr. Tim Jordan)

https://drtimjordan.com/2020/02/beliefs-self-esteem-perspective-identity-depression-trauma-bullying/

Why Teens Don't Want to Grow Up (article and podcast by Dr. Tim Jordan)

https://drtimjordan.com/2023/03/adulthood-teens-careers-decisions-marriage/

It can be easy to become complacent. We have our routines and schedules that keep us organized and efficient. We know what we know and go where we go, without stopping to consider what else is available outside our daily regimen.

What if we could do better? What if we took an opportunity to spend four days enriching our body, mind, and soul? What if we dedicated 40 hours of our time and attention to learning a new skill that will benefit us physically, emotionally, and spiritually? Would you be willing to invest in yourself?

Please join us as Robin shares her experience of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable as she learns the benefits and beauty of yoga.

Show Notes:

by Deborah Adele

Have you ever had every detail of your life planned? Where you will go to school? Who you’ll marry? How many children you will have? They say, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.”

An unplanned, high-risk pregnancy, a newborn diagnosed with a terminal illness, and a failing marriage brought our guest, Angie Howell, to her knees. As a self-described “faithless woman,” she found herself on the bathroom floor, begging for mercy. Despite her anger at God, and the seemingly insurmountable health challenges her infant daughter, Jade, faced, Angie‘s faith began to flourish. As Angie shared, “I know Jesus because of Jade.”

Through God‘s grace, a biker gang‘s prayers, and faith and trust in the Lord, Angie and Jade, are living proof of the beauty of a life reimagined.

Special Guest:

Angie Howell is a Pediatric Registered Nurse, former International Board Certified
Lactation Consultant, founder of Tender Hearts Home Healthcare, an inspirational
speaker, and the author of Jewel of Heaven: A Beautiful Story of Brokenness,
Redemption, and the Power of a Biker’s Prayer. 

With over twenty-five years of experience in the medical field, Angie understands the complex yet personal life-and-death struggles of parenting a child born with extraordinary medical needs. After giving birth to seven healthy children, Angie’s eighth child was born with a fatal brain abnormality.

Angie has spent the past fifteen years working with children and adults with
disabilities and has grown her company, Tender Hearts Home Healthcare, to a
thriving agency in Northern Colorado. Angie holds a BA in Communication and
English as well as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). She is the founder of a
nonprofit organization, Baja Blessing, that provides medical assistance in Tijuana,
Mexico.

She has seven daughters, one son, and thirteen grandchildren. Angie and her
youngest daughter, Jade, travel frequently between their homes in Colorado and
Tennessee and have two fiercely loved but obnoxious Labradoodles.
To learn more and purchase her book, go to www.AngieHowell.com

What happens when life doesn’t just take a turn, but turns completely upside down, more than once? In this powerful episode of The Problem With Perfect, we continue our Life Reimagined series with a story that will move you, challenge you, and leave you deeply inspired.

Julie Barth is a writer, mother of six, trauma survivor, and founder of the Collin James Barth Outreach—a nonprofit devoted to supporting women-led households in times of crisis. In our conversation, Julie shares her incredible journey, as chronicled in her memoir Notes from a Blackberry. From raising a child with special needs and losing her first husband to cancer, to surviving an abusive second marriage, Julie’s story is one of heartbreak, healing, and hope.

If you’ve ever needed a reminder that you are not alone in your pain or that it’s possible to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss, this episode is for you. Listen in and be reminded: sometimes the most imperfect paths lead us to the most purposeful places.

Special Guest: Julie Barth

Julie is a mother of six and a trauma survivor whose mission is to transform personal hardship into advocacy. Her journey began when her second child, a daughter named Tayt, was born with Primordial Dwarfism, leading to years of medical challenges. During this time, Julie's young husband died from pancreatic cancer. The following decade of suffering included Tayt's cancer diagnosis and emotional and financial abuse in her second marriage.

Julie is also the CEO and founder of the Colin James Barth Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women-led households during times of crisis. The Colin James Barth Outreach is supported by the Gabby Petito Foundation.

To purchase Julie's book, go to https://www.amazon.com/Notes-BlackBerry-Julie-Barth/dp/B0CY6DMP5W

To learn more about Julie, go to https://www.juliebarthauthor.net/

To view/purchase Tayt's art and support the Colin James Barth Outreach, go to https://hope4tayt.com/

In this inspiring episode of The Problem With Perfect, we sit down with Angie Murdock, whose story of resilience and reinvention leaves us both challenged and encouraged.

First, Angie reimagined her life as a newly divorced mom raising a young daughter. Then, years later, she did it again—packing up her life in small-town South Georgia and heading to Boston in pursuit of a dream that wouldn’t let go.

Whether you’re facing a fresh start, navigating unexpected transitions, or just wondering if it’s too late to chase something new, Angie’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to let God rewrite your story.

Tune in for real talk about courage, change, and what it means to reimagine life on your own terms.

Special Guest: Angie Murdock

Angie is from Albany, Ga, but now happily resides in Boston, Ma. After prioritizing her daughter's upbringing, Angie decided in her 50s that it wasn't too late to chase her own dreams.  Led by a desire to help others grow professionally, Angie took a leap and transitioned from sales to sales training and hasn't looked back since. 

We've all heard the saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." While those encouraging words can provide hope and inspiration, one crucial aspect often goes unaddressed: the "how."

What does it take to start over? How does someone completely restructure their home, family, and career to achieve their goals? And what about those nagging doubts—Am I good enough? What if I fail? Is there a secret recipe for success?

While nothing is impossible, planning, organizing, and determination help. Please join us as our guest, Kate Randolph, shares her process for dreaming big and making her dreams come true. 

Show Notes: 

Special Guest: Kate Randolph is a mom, wife and registered nurse with more than two decades of nursing and health care administration. Recently, Kate decided to leave health care and pursue her dream of attending law school and becoming an attorney.

Have you ever taken a leap of faith? What would happen if you listened to your heart, followed your passion, and pursued the career you’ve always dreamt of? Or maybe you used to love what you did for a living, but you recognize it’s time for a change.

The decision to make a midlife career change can be daunting. The security of what’s known and comfortable may be a deterrent to risking it all for a new adventure. A career change will bring myriad challenges. Are new skills needed? Does the change require an advanced degree or another degree? Will my family support my dream? What are the financial consequences?

Our series Life Reimagined features answers to many of these questions. The women we will be interviewing in the next few weeks have faced those questions and obstacles and are now creating the fulfilling, purpose-filled lives they dreamed of. Please join us as they share their inspirational stories.

Show Notes:

Brave New Beginnings: Midlife Woman’s Guide to Fearless Career Change

www.feminineleadership.com

Making a Midlife Career Change?

www.ramseysolutions.com

Thinking About a Midlife Career Change as a Woman? Here’s How To Transition www.affinitpsych.com

73% of Women Considering a Career Change
Midlife Woman’s Guide to Fearless Career Change  Source: bravefeminineleadership.com

Caregiving Responsibilities and Retirement Gap
 The Women’s Retirement Savings Gap
 Source: investopedia.com

Midlife Stress: Parenting, Menopause, and Work
 Midlife Collision: Parenting Stress and Menopause
 Source: thesun.co.uk

Positive Outcomes After Career Change
 It’s Never Too Late: Changing Careers at Midlife
 Source: psychologytoday.com

Lack of Career Advice in Midlife
 Generation ‘Stuck’ in a Midlife Career Rut
 Source: thephoenixgroup.com

Gender Differences in Career Change Rates
 Career Change Statistics Study
 Source: brainmanager.io

Post-Pandemic Career Shifts in Women: 61% of Women Planning Major Career Change Post-Pandemic
 Source: forbes.com

In this episode of The Problem With Perfect, we dig into the soulful, restorative power of gardening with Master Gardener Donna Puleo. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting, Donna shares wisdom on how tending to plants can also help tend to your heart and mind. We explore the physical and mental health benefits of gardening, the joy of getting your hands in the dirt, and the simple magic of watching things grow. Donna also offers practical tips to enhance your gardening experience and explains how gardening with children can be a beautiful way to connect generations and foster wonder.

So grab your gloves—or just your curiosity—and join us for a conversation that will inspire you to grow something good, inside and out.

Special Guest: Donna Puleo

Master Gardner Donna Puleo has an impressive resume, including 33 years at the University of Missouri. In 2017, she retired as the Director of University Events. Since then, Donna has continued to be active on various Boards, including the Mizzou Botanic Garden, the Heart of Missouri Master Gardeners, and the Columbia Garden Club. She volunteers much of her time with the Children’s Garden on campus. Most recently, Donna was awarded the MU Staff Retiree award.

To reach the horticulture line discussed, call 573-445-9792.