Imperfect Love
Hosted by Dr Carla Manly and Carla Manly · Dr. Carla Marie Manly
5.0from 308 ratings
- 166
- Episodes
- 34
- Transcribed
- 308
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About Imperfect Love
The messy road of life is difficult to navigate alone, and it’s often tough to figure out the next best step. Hosted by psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly, the Imperfect Love podcast sheds light on the complicated, sensitive problems that affect us all. Dr. Carla responds to listeners’ real-life questions with a mindfulness-based approach. She delivers quality, nourishing advice on finding love and happiness by learning to embrace life's imperfections. In supportive conversations with Dr. Carla, you’ll be inspired to cultivate inner joy and create the loving relationships you deserve. With her unique body-mind-spirit focus, she’ll help you create self-love and transform your challenges into growth opportunities. Each episode is an invitation to explore what does and doesn’t work for you. Collectively, the episodes will help you live the life you were meant to live—the life you want to live—right now. Looking to grow and change for the better? Discover and hone the skills that will bring you fulfillment and success. Explore the shifts that will help you create the life of your dreams. Increase your self-esteem as you let go of the fear and perfectionism that feed everything from anxiety and body image issues to people-pleasing. Get unstuck and gain confidence by turning negative messages into fuel for change. Feel the transformation that comes from loving your wonderful, imperfect self. Tired of unsatisfying love relationships? Learn how to attract “perfectly flawed” love that helps you feel seen and respected. Explore love’s highs and lows as you discover how to avoid pitfalls and build emotionally intimate relationships. Discover effective skills for cultivating boundaries, emotional intelligence (EQ), and communication skills to improve your dating life, marriage, or other romantic relationship. Delve into hot topics including narcissism, red flags, toxic patterns, sexuality, apologies, insecure attachment issues, situationships, conflict, trauma, and more. Looking for genuine, supportive friendships? Get the tools you need to create connections with people who understand, accept, and appreciate you. Learn how to let go of unhealthy friends and discover how to build friendships with people who will respect your boundaries and value you for who you are. Struggling with parenting, in-laws, siblings, or other family issues? Explore challenging family dynamics and attachment problems from multiple angles. Master communication strategies and discover how to shift dysfunctional family patterns with mindful love and empathy. Feeling burned out or unsatisfied at work? Investigate the problems that make work feel like a depressing chore. Discover the power of workplace EQ and the importance of work-life balance. Learn to use self-care to avoid burnout and feel passionate about your job. Yearning for respect, equality, and unconditional love? If you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or other marginalized group and have been rejected because of who you are or who you love, you’ll find inclusivity and affirmation. Dr. Carla's platform is welcoming of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Above all, Imperfect Love creates a warm and accepting space for you to reconnect with your inherent goodness, wisdom, and spirituality. Discover the benefits of self-care and healthy mindset shifts to create positive patterns and internal abundance. Embrace effective stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, journaling, and breathwork to reduce anxiety, calm your mind, and take control of your emotions. Manifest the inner joy that allows you to be the very best version of yourself. Enjoy Imperfect Love at http://DrCarlaManly.com (http://drcarlamanly.com/). Disclaimer: This podcast is purely educational and is not a replace for professional psychological support. In case of emergency, contact your nearest hospital or emergency hotline such as “911” (US), “999” (UK), or “112” (EU).
- Publisher
- Dr. Carla Marie Manly
- Category
- education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 4 Aug 2023
- Latest episode
- 9 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
34 of 166 episodes have a transcript.
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Fats for Brain Health & Mood: What to Eat vs Avoid
2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
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25 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Nutrition and Longevity Secrets: Stop Restricting, Start Healing
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Fats for Brain Health & Mood: What to Eat vs Avoid
Published 9 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] When that barrier isn't built, you're dehydrating all the time, right? So I don't drink as much water as what we're told because I use oils and I know how to use them and I know how to optimize my intake to get that barrier built. If you have dry skin, you need more water. If you have dry skin, you need more oil. If you have dry skin, you need more oil. Because skin gets it last and loses it first because your inner organs get priority because the oils have major vital functions in your inner organs, your liver, your kidneys, your heart, your brain, your lungs, your glands, right? So nature will give the inner organs the oil before it'll let it go to the skin. […]
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- Udo Erasmus
- Micah Saviet
- Elizabeth Ahmann
- Fiorella DiCarlo
- Scott Sherr
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 285 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 23 ratings
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Who hosts Imperfect Love?
Dr Carla Manly and Carla Manly host the show. Published by Dr. Carla Marie Manly.
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