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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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47:01

How a Postpartum Layoff Sparked Unexpected...

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2025/11/11

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Christie Kaplan. Kaplan is a Dallas-based entrepreneur, mother, and founder of Startup Design Partners. They chat about navigating massive life transitions: career pivots after new motherhood, financial uncertainty following a layoff, and how losing security in traditional employment pushed her to create her own design venture. Christie shares candid stories about managing chaotic postpartum days, leaning on her spouse through

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40:02

Lessons on Starting Over From Scratch with Dominique...

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2025/11/06

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Dominique Levesque about the realities of rebuilding a life from the ground up after sudden upheaval. Dominique shares the challenges she faced after losing everything, including her business and community in Central America, and how she transformed the crisis into a journey of healing, self-truth, and creating new belonging from within.About the Guest:Dominique Levesque is an intuitive coach and color energy healer. She helps

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39:46

My Story of Battling Liver Failure. Sobriety and...

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2025/11/05

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Stacie Walker. Walker is a Colorado-based entrepreneur, digital marketing mentor, and founder of Unleash Your Ambition. They talk about her profound journey from a chaotic, unhealthy lifestyle in her 20s through a near-death health crisis, to a life of sobriety, purpose, and success. Stacie shares candidly about the wake-up call that forced her to reevaluate her choices, the long recovery that followed, and how she rebuilt her

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51:43

Breaking Free From People Pleasing and Panic with...

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2025/11/04

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Sara Thornhill—Florida-based meditation coach, relationship expert, and founder of Prana Tova—about transforming panic attacks into powerful peace through authenticity, sobriety, and self-discovery. Sara candidly shares her journey through coming out, divorce, trauma, and embracing her truth, offering actionable insights on how ambitious women can break the cycle of people-pleasing and anxiety to find greater peace within

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48:00

Saying Yes to Discomfort and New Beginnings with...

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2025/10/30

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Gwendolyn Dolske. Dolske is aLos Angeles-based philosophy professor, writer, and host of the podcast Good Is in the Details. Gwendolyn shares her journey from academic routine to creative exploration, the vulnerability of stepping into the media space, and the transformative surprise of becoming a parent alongside launching her show.About the Guest:Gwendolyn Dolske PhD is a writer, educator, speaker, and producer of the award

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36:13

Transforming Childhood Bullying Into Confidence as an...

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson—an Arizona-based energy healer and coach who helps sensitive, visionary leaders heal visibility issues and step into their power. Lyn opens up about her deep-rooted fear of the spotlight, how childhood bullying and overprotection shaped her self-expression, and the transformative journey that allowed her to claim her place on stage, both in business and in life.About the Guest:Lyn Delmastro-Thomson helps

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51:25

A Journey Through Burnout Recovery with Bronwen...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Bronwen Sciortino, a Perth-based author and burnout recovery expert, about her deeply personal journey from high-achieving perfectionist to a life rebuilt after shattering burnout and a health crisis. Bronwen shares the unexpected wake-up call that forced her to confront her own limits, her experience of losing her identity, and the powerful process of reclaiming a more authentic, aligned self.About the Guest:Bronwen Sciortino

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43:42

A Personal Story of Trauma, PTSD and Recovery Through...

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2025/10/23

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Rose Sprinkle. Sprinkle is a parenting educator, children’s author, and self-awareness advocate. We talk about her journey navigating the trauma of losing a close friend, learning to cope with PTSD, and how these experiences inspired her work empowering children and parents through emotional regulation and core virtues. Rose opens up about the realities of grief, the limits of traditional self-care, and how tools like EMDR

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59:10

Surviving a High Conflict Divorce Changed My Life...

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2025/10/22

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Paulette Rigo—divorce coach, credentialed mediator, and founder of Better Divorce Academy—to explore the realities of surviving and rebuilding after a high-conflict, litigated divorce. Paulette shares her personal story of a twenty-one-year marriage that ended in an eight-and-a-half-year court battle, how it sparked a total life transformation, and her mission to disrupt the divorce industry by empowering others through

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48:29

From Playground Problems to Organizing Empire with...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Barbara Hemphill about how a Nebraska farm upbringing, international adventures, and a knack for noticing everyday problems led her to launch a multi-decade organizing career. Barbara shares how listening to fellow parents on a New York City playground inspired her very first business and sparked a movement, and how she turned setbacks and skepticism into opportunities for innovation and legacy-building.About the Guest:Barbara

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43:19

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship Through...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Amy Bartko about the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, finding community as an adult, and how seeking the right support network can change everything. Amy Bartko opens up about balancing single motherhood, burnout, and her journey from isolation to connection after joining an online mastermind of like-minded women. Together, the Amys break down the myths of community in adulthood and explore what happens when you

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01:01:12

Faith, Dinosaurs, and Finding Themself in Vienna with...

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Emry Kettle about the wild, winding journey from evangelical upbringing to a major adult awakening in Austria. Emry shares their experience of growing up in a turbulent, religious household in the Pacific Northwest, finding safety in church while missing out on some pretty big scientific facts (dinosaurs!), and how moving overseas led to questioning, self-discovery, and a total shift in identity and beliefs.About the Guest:Emry

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50:58

Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Power of...

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2025/10/14

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Lisa Smith about her experience as a parent loving and supporting a son navigating substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Lisa opens up about the heartache, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom that comes from shifting from “fixing” to genuinely “loving” someone in active addiction. Together, Amy and Lisa dive into the realities of family stress, the limits of traditional support systems, and the power of radical

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01:05:56

How a Near-Death Experience Transformed My Life and...

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2025/10/09

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Sheryl Ramstad about resilience, life-changing trauma, and finding meaning through unexpected adversity. Sheryl shares the riveting story of surviving a solo plane crash at age 29, her arduous physical and emotional recovery in a burn unit, and the surprising turn her career and personal life took as a result.About the Guest:Sheryl Ramstad is a survivor, trailblazer, and lifelong advocate for service. She has had successful

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41:10

How One Woman is Building a Magazine for Indie...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Kathy Barron about launching a niche digital magazine for women podcasters, building creative community, and the realities of independent media. Kathy shares her unconventional journey into publishing, her motivations for centering and promoting women in the podcasting sphere, and her new initiatives to support indie creators at every stage.About the Guest:Kathy Barron is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Women Who Podcast

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01:01:02

Bridging Faith and Wellness with Nicole Havelka

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2025/10/07

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Nicole Havelka—burnout recovery coach, ordained pastor, and founder of Defy the Trend—about the journey from institutional frustration in religious administration to finding wholeness at the intersection of spiritual practice and organizational change. Nicole opens up about the realities of working in faith-based organizations, facing resistance as an innovator, navigating personal burnout, and how yoga, meditation, and a spirit

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41:39

Behind the Scenes of Pitching a TV Show With No...

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2025/10/02

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Kellie Grutko about the winding roads of creative ambition, career pivots, and rediscovering purpose after corporate life. Kellie candidly shares the story of following her dream to pitch a TV travel show pilot, why it never made it to air, and how the lessons from that risk-taking adventure eventually led her to coaching women through major life and career changes.About the Guest:Kellie Grutko is a women’s transition coach and

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37:13

How to Recognize When It’s Time to Leave and Start...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Katrina Sawa—Northern California-based business coach, author, and publisher—about the pivotal moments that led her to leave situations that no longer served her, from quitting a draining corporate job to making bold moves in her personal and professional life. Katrina shares how her clarity around self-worth and refusal to settle shaped her journey into entrepreneurship, and offers insights for anyone feeling “stuck” or

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49:28

How a One-Way Ticket Sparked a Solo Female Travel...

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2025/09/30

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Julia Chien—Vancouver-based registered dietitian and passionate world traveler—about the life-changing impact of booking a one-way ticket and embracing adventure after heartbreak. Julia shares her story of leaving behind a comfortable routine, overcoming the limitations of chronic eczema, and discovering both freedom and loneliness during her years of solo travel across Central and South America, Europe, and Asia.About the

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52:55

Hard-won Advice on Workplace Sabotage and Survival...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with JoNeil Conley—Michigan-based nurse, organizational leadership expert, and self-described “bullyologist”—about the reality of workplace bullying in healthcare and beyond. JoNeil shares her personal story of facing intimidation, sabotage, and toxic leadership in the operating room, how she turned that experience into a research-backed crusade against bullying, and why “miracles can be found in the messes” of adult life. Together,

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