You Don't Have To Be Perfect Podcast with Vanessa Luu

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me MaryB. Safrit. She’s a writer, podcaster, speaker, and coach! When she’s not working, as of the pandemic she enjoys walking, puzzles, reading, zoom hang-outs, and watching a lot of movies.

In this episode we discuss:

-Living as a single

-Social survival techniques (;-)

-Writing

-Surrender

Bio:  MaryB. Safrit is a Manhattan-based writer, podcaster, and coach. She has been blogging about singleness and faith since June 2018, and her writing has been featured by Fathom Magazine, The Center for Faith and Work, Now She Rises, and Hope for New York. “Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit,” her podcast, recently completed its fourth season and has over 5,000 downloads. Listeners have said, “MaryB. and her guests are so good at hitting the nail on the head,” and “MaryB. knows how to unpack so much goodness in a short amount of time!”

She has spoken as part of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church “Relationship Forums,” and served as a content consultant for these events. As a member of the Center for Faith and Work Writer’s Group, she has led topical discussions on the craft and business of writing and participates in monthly critique circles. MaryB. recently placed as a quarterfinalist in Ruminate’sVanderMey Nonfiction Contest for her essay, “Hiding from Grace.” She is passionate about providing content that helps single Christians to step into the fullness God has for them right now by overcoming their limiting beliefs and saying “yes” to their calling.

MaryB. is a member of the inaugural 2020 hope*writers Mastermind. She earned a B.A. in Music from Elon University, where she graduated cum laude and a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Connect with MaryB:

marybsafrit.com

Instagram: @maryb.safrit

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

I welcome you warmly to the month of November and invite you to participate in my gratitude giveaway. Simply email [email protected] and share with me something specific that you are grateful to God for this month. I’ll throw in an extra entry for you if what you're grateful for is unique and or thoughtful. We’ve been through a lot these past few months and I think a dose of gratitude would do the soul good. I personally like to start my gratitude practice with the small and mundane and work my way up to the awesome and spectacular. It’s a lot of fun, so I hope you’ll give it a try.

We have a good God, a phenomenal creator, so it’s easy to find something to thank Him for.

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Simcha Melling. She is a wife, full-time working mom of three, writer, and a newly enrolled college student. She was a stay-at-home mom for over a decade and a homeschool teacher for five years.

Connect with Simcha:

Blog: https://simchamelling.com/

Instagram: @simchamelling

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Simcha-Melling-110852510455215/

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Inside today’s podcast I have with me Jennifer Hayes. She is a wife, mother, teacher, writer, decorator and unofficial chauffeur. :)

I love this conversation as we dive into her struggles with anxiety and chronic fatigue. One of those alone is enough to drain you.

We talk about anxiety, chronic fatigue, being a burden, perfectionism, art, the truth of God’s Word, and so much more. 

What I love most in this episode is how it felt.

Scripture reference:

Matthew 22:36-39

Connect with Jennifer on her website:

wellwords.ca

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Insides today’s podcast, I am honored and excited to have with me Sara Ward. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Sara over the past year and a half in our hope circle. She is an incredible woman of God who is passionate about teaching other women about God’s word. Sara spends her time with her two kids as well as writing and podcasting and I can tell you she does a lot more than that.

“Cast out this lie that your relationship with God doesn’t involve the Bible.”

Tips:

-Know what season you're in.

-Get a good study Bible

-Pray for God to direct you

- Know that God's Word is for you.

Learn more: sararward.com

Made for Hope: Discovering Unexpected Gifts in Brokenness, or the Made for Hope Bible Study can be found on Amazon

How to study the Bible free resource or go here:

https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f637fe2384d146a9ca131de

Follow Sara on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter: @sararward

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Becky Gonzalez. She is a writer, fitness enthusiast and instructor. She loves to read, watch movies, and spend time with her family.

Today we discuss the necessity of grit and grace in our lives.  If you are a recovering perfectionist I know that you will deeply enjoy this episode.

A little bit about Becky:

I’m Rebecca Gonzalez, but most folks call me Becky. I’m a wife, mama to three teenagers, and our rescue dog Riley. If you’re into personality profiles at all, I’m a 1 on the Enneagram, which also makes me a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser.

I’m a hopeful encourager, freedom fighter, fitness enthusiast & instructor, and writer who has a passion for living my life with grit and grace, intention and purpose, and encouraging others to do the same.

Connect with Becky!

My website - www.grit-andgrace.com

My Instagram handle - @grit.andgrace

link - www.instagram.com/grit.andgrace

My Twitter handle - @grit_andgrace

link - www.twitter.com/grit_andgrace

https://grit-andgrace.com/recovering-perfectionist-manifesto/

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

https://vanessa-luu-bsm.squarespace.com/subscribe-to-my-email

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Jennifer Holmes.  She is a Wife, mom to three teenagers, part-time music teacher, part-time Biblical Counsellor, and part-time student at Westminster Theological Seminary.  We talked about the importance of slowing down and resting in God; trusting Him to be our strength.

The message of rest is HUGE for me.  I've been talking about it for years now.  I'm still a recovering perfectionist, but God has definitely brought me a long way through the "value" of business and shown me the value of HIs rest.  God is on the throne, even when we take a nap.

Jennifer Holmes is a wife, mom, Christian School music teacher, and writer who also happens to have Bipolar II.  She’s exploring how mental health and faith intersect and invites you to share that journey.  She loves to podcast, blog, and share on social media, often early in the morning all wrapped up in blankets.  Follow along at jensnewsong.com and on Facebook and Instagram (her favorite) @jensnewsong Her podcast can be found by searching Jen’s New Song on iTunes, Spotify, or through the website.

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me Kim Cove. Kim describes herself as Deeply and wildly in love with Tim, her husband of 30 years. Kim continues to experience the healing power of love and compassion. She works as a therapist walking with her clients through the pathway from pain to healing.  She and Tim, who serves as a pastor, have two adult children, Cameo and Jared. In her spare time Kim enjoys watercolor painting, knitting, and adventures with her man.  She is currently working hard to be a better writer. 

You will love Kim's raw authenticity.  She is truly a delight of a woman and I'm so blessed to have been able to talk with her.

Check out Kim's Podcast, Joy In The Weeds! 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-in-the-weeds/id1496980734

You can connect with Kim on:

https://instagram.com/translucent_veil?igshid=6azeunnj44al

https://www.facebook.com/kim.d.cove

https://translucentveil.com/

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Inside today’s podcast, I am pleased to welcome back Jazmin Frank. I loved our first conversation so much. I felt so connected to her passion as well as her struggles. Today we will get the inside scoop on her new book, In The Waiting, that releases this month on October 20th! I’m going to encourage you all right now to snag a copy of this book because IT IS GOOD! I have had the privilege of previewing this book early and I LOVE IT. I look forward to reading it, along with God’s word every day!

Jazmin, I’m so happy to dive into this conversation with you, but Before we get started I wanted to ask something of the listeners. Would you pretty please send me a quick email to [email protected] and let me know you’re listening. That’s all you have to do. Just write the words, I’m listening. You can write more if you like, I won’t mind, but I would love to know who’s listening. You see I only see numbers on the podcast, but no names. I want to put names to those numbers. If you would be so kind to do that I will go ahead and put you in a raffle to win Jazmin’s new book!! So maybe pause this episode right now and click my email link in the notes or just email me at [email protected] and let me know you’re listening!

https://jazminnfrank.com/

Other Resources from Jazmin: 

Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Devoted-Scripture-Journal-Loving-Through/dp/0578675765/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=devoted+scripture+journal+jazmin+n+frank&qid=1589201103&sr=8-1 

Name Above All Names: https://www.amazon.com/Name-Above-All-Names-Invitation/dp/0578579987/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=name+above+all+names+jazmin+n+frank&qid=1594134747&sr=8-1 

Connect with Jazmin!

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jazminnfrank 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminnfrank/

Other Resources:

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info

Inside today’s podcast, I have with me, Lauri Hogle. I am thrilled to have her on the You Don’t Have To Be Perfect Podcast to discuss her experiences with perfectionism!

Lauri is a true delight and you will love this episode, especially if you find yourself asking the question, "What do they think of me?"

Dr. Lauri Hogle’s journey of suffering interweaves with her lifelong passion to glorify God through music, teaching, research, and writing. As a music educator, music ministry leader, music therapist, research scholar, and author, her words have touched lives across the globe. Although she is a prolific academic writer and an active speaker and teacher, her greatest joy is as a wife, mother, and Nana. God's sweet gifts of grace include continual stacks of books, coffee, knitting, candles, and beautiful foretastes of the eternal song.  

I am thrilled to have her on the You Don’t Have To Be Perfect Podcast to discuss her experiences with perfectionism! 

Links for Lauri:

https://laurihogle.com

www.facebook.com//SingChristHope

https://www.instagram.com/lauribellehogle/

Other Resources: 

You Don't Have To Be Perfect by Vanessa Luu

Truth and Tools Workbook and support group.

website: bodysoulandmind.info