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The Art Of Imperfect Adulting

Welcome to The Art of Imperfect Adulting, where we explore the beautiful mess of the real-life decisions that shape who we become. Because real life doesn"t come with an instruction manual, and most of our stories don"t fit neatly into highlight reels or cautionary tales. In a world dominated by picture-perfect social media posts and dramatic reality TV extremes, this show carves out a space for the rest of us. We are the everyday adults working to figure things out as we go. Each episode

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01:03:09

Unfiltered Conversations About Modern Adulthood with...

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2025/09/25

In this milestone episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, the tables turn as career strategist Raquel Sands takes the interviewer's seat to explore the origin story, philosophy, and evolution behind Amy's podcast journey. Originally planned as the 100th episode celebration (better late than never!), this candid conversation reveals the "why" behind the show's inclusive approach to storytelling and the messy, non-linear nature of adult life.From unexpected sources of wisdom (like exterminators

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45:58

Roadschooling, Unschooling, and Breaking the Mold...

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2025/09/24

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Moira Mills about making unconventional choices around education, career, and family. Moira shares her upbringing as an unschooled Alaskan, her journey to becoming a solo parent by choice, and how she and her son have embraced a nomadic lifestyle, learning along the way. Together, they delve into unschooling, navigating the “shoulds” of adulthood, and finding growth and community off the beaten path.About the Guest:Moira Mills

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44:03

Turning Plot Twists into New Chapters with Victoria...

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2025/09/23

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Victoria Carrington Chavez—digital nomad, storyteller, and founder of The Story Saloon—about her journey from “main character” to “author” of her own life. Victoria shares her transformative experience navigating a major breakup, detaching from societal checklists, and embracing her childhood dreams through intentional storytelling, entrepreneurship, and travel.About the Guest:Victoria Carrington Chávez is a storytelling

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48:47

From Financial Betrayal to Empowerment: A Survivor’s...

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2025/09/20

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Caterina Rando about the realities of becoming financially savvy after divorce, the power of entrepreneurial confidence, and the personal journey of recovery from financial betrayal. Caterina candidly shares her story of rebuilding after her marriage ended in unexpected financial upheaval, and the lessons she’s learned about financial empowerment, self-advocacy, and supporting other women to thrive through entrepreneurship.About

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46:51

Moving Forward After Heartbreak with Tina Palmgren

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2025/09/19

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Tina Palmgren, business owner and Excel specialist, about navigating one of the darkest chapters of her life—a sudden and tragic loss that forever changed her relationship with family, grief, and herself. Tina opens up about becoming a young widow, losing the stepchildren she loved, and the unique ways she rebuilt her life, moving from "just being alive" to truly thriving.About the Guest: Tina Palmgren survived open heart

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53:58

Coping with Collective Stress Through Somatic Healing...

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2025/09/18

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Dr. Danielle Griffin about her journey through overwhelm, pandemic stress, and personal transformation. Danielle shares candidly about balancing multiple careers, family loss, and collective uncertainty, as well as how she rediscovered alignment through somatic practices and shifting her professional focus toward helping others heal from stress and trauma.About the Guest:Dr. Danielle Griffin is a leading speaker and coach

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35:26

How Cancer Helped Me Intentionally Redefine My Life...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Amy Taylor—a Missouri-based mental health advocate, podcast host, and social worker—about how a diagnosis of thyroid cancer sparked a transformative journey toward living more intentionally. Amy shares the realities of cancer treatment, going back to school in her fifties, pivoting careers, and launching her own podcast and side hustle to support conversations around mental health and neurodivergence.About the Guest:Amy Taylor

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01:10:41

Kidney Disease, Losing a Parent, and Career Upheaval...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Dr. Julie Marty-Pearson—an organizational psychologist, podcast host, and advocate for women’s voices—to explore what happens when life shifts beneath your feet. Julie opens up about her cascade of personal challenges, including a chronic illness diagnosis, the loss of her father, job upheaval, a major surgery, and the reckoning that came with the COVID lockdown. Through these tough transitions, she shares how she redefined her

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01:00:21

Finding Your Family’s Learning Rhythm When School...

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2025/09/12

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Julieta Duvall about her family’s journey from traditional schooling to an unschooling lifestyle. Julieta opens up about the challenges of upending societal expectations, the impact of the pandemic on her family’s choices, and the transformative work of shifting to a life built on partnership, flexibility, and intentional living.About the Guest:Julieta has spent 20 years as a flight attendant and now lives intentionally with her

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42:35

How Surgery Led to Food Freedom and Self-Discovery...

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2025/09/11

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Kyla Holley, founder of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour and host of the “Change Your Relationship with Food” podcast. Kyla shares her candid story of how gallbladder surgery in her early 40s became a turning point, leading to a personal and professional transformation—from navigating binge eating disorder to helping others heal their own relationship with food. Together, Amy and Kyla explore medical interventions,

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33:05

Tiffany Bibb’s Reinvention From Injured to Empowered

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2025/09/10

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Tiffani Bibb about what happens when a Christmas Eve accident sparks a wave of life-altering decisions. Tiffani opens up about her journey through injury, divorce after 15 years of marriage, and a transformative reinvention of both body and career, all marked by self-honesty and bold, sometimes messy, action.About the Guest:Tiffani Bibb is a mom to a fearless 10-year-old girl, HR professional by trade, and personal reinvention

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42:49

Why I Canceled My Wedding and What It Cost Me with...

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2025/09/09

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Alli Williams, founder of Financialli Focused about the emotional and financial journey of canceling her first wedding, processing loss, and what it taught her about boundaries, money, and relationships. Alli candidly recounts how she called off her wedding just two months before the big day, the challenges of managing other people’s expectations and the reality of “eating” the sunk costs. She also delves into her later

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59:53

A Mother's Journey Through Teen Addiction with...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Janelle Martin about her transformative journey as a parent navigating her daughter’s struggle with addiction and the process of letting go of control. Janelle candidly shares how the experience forever changed her relationship with her daughter, her own healing journey through the 12-step process, and how this path shaped her life’s purpose and career.About the Guest:Janelle Martin is a licensed counselor, neurofeedback

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48:39

Fighting Stereotypes, Finding Purpose in Medicine...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Dr. Angela Downey, Canadian family physician, podcaster, and author, to explore the realities of major career change, resilience, and pursuing childhood dreams—against overwhelming odds. Angela shares her remarkable journey from a blue-collar upbringing and early academic setbacks, through life as an accountant and mother of two, to ultimately achieving her lifelong goal of becoming a doctor in her 40s. Together, Amy and Angela

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42:23

Healing After Divorce with Jill Kaufman

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Jill Kaufman, a therapist, divorce coach, and author who splits her time between Colorado and New Jersey. Jill candidly shares her personal story of a 20-year marriage, enduring a high-conflict divorce, and ultimately finding happiness and healing as a single mom and later in a blended family. Together, Amy and Jill explore the realities of ending a long-term relationship, the emotional complexities of divorce for both parents

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44:51

From Nurse to Patient to Practitioner with Lola Maclean

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2025/09/02

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Lola Maclean about navigating burnout, living with IBS, and making a major career and wellness shift from conventional Western medicine to functional medicine. Lola shares her personal health journey, what led her to leave traditional medicine, and how addressing the root causes of her digestive issues transformed her life and work.About the Guest:Lola MacLean, DNP, FNP, is a functional medicine practitioner and gut health

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39:16

Turning Setbacks Into Setups with Kathi Burns

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2025/08/28

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Kathi Burns—San Diego-based professional organizer, image consultant, and founder of OrganizedandEnergized.com—about the massive life and business changes she faced after 9/11. Kathi shares how a sudden and total business disruption led her to start over in a new state, with only $49, and ultimately to a fulfilling new career focused on helping women entrepreneurs clear both physical and digital clutter.About the Guest:Kathi

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30:44

Real Stories & Lessons from Parenting a...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Deanna Brakefield—Birmingham-based radio show host, neurodivergent mom of a blended family of nine, and co-owner of a digital marketing agency. Deanna shares how launching her radio show, “Neurodivergent News,” not only shifted the direction of her personal and professional life but also provided a welcoming, real-world platform for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and parents to share their stories.About the Guest:Deanna Brakefield

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44:12

Shifting From Diet Culture to Self-Compassion with...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Jillian Scott—trauma-certified life and weight loss coach—about her journey from 14 years of binge eating to healing her relationship with food and body image. Jillian shares her personal motivations for change, the setbacks and mismatches she encountered in popular programs, and why feeling your emotions is often more nuanced than it sounds. This honest conversation dives into social programming around body size, dieting, the

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33:32

When Mindfulness Meets the Driver's Seat with Connie...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Connie Warden, acupuncturist, mindfulness teacher, and author of Speeding to Compassion: Life Lessons and Humor to the High Road. Connie opens up about an ordinary incident of losing her patience with another driver—and how this small, imperfect moment on the road became a catalyst for self-reflection, real change, and deeper compassion. The conversation explores not just driving mishaps, but also universal themes of

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