Imperfectly Honest

About Imperfectly Honest

Welcome to the real us. We’re shifting from the people we’ve felt obligated to be to the people we’re born to be. We welcome eavesdroppers to our conversations.

Publisher

Imperfectly Honest

Category

business · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2024

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Finding Love After Divorce: Letting Go of the Checklist

   What if finding the right relationship isn’t about finding someone who checks every box, but about being open enough to recognize the right person when they show up? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with friend Al Musser for a candid conversation about finding love after divorce, dating later in life, and building a healthy, fulfilling relationship. After divorce, it can be tempting to approach dating with a checklist of qualities, expectations, and deal-breakers. But what happens when the person who turns out to be right for you doesn’t look anything like the person you imagined? Elizabeth and Al explore the unexpected ways relationships develop, why some of the best connections can’t be planned, and how learning to let go of control can create space for love to find you. They talk about recognizing when a relationship feels different, paying attention to compatibility beyond a checklist, and becoming open to possibilities that might not make sense on paper. In this episode, they explore: Finding love after divorce and navigating dating later in life How to recognize a healthy relationship and meaningful compatibility Why the right partner may not check every box The difference between forcing a relationship and allowing one to develop organically How to know when a relationship feels easy, natural, and right Letting go of expectations about what your ideal partner “should” look like Why being open to unexpected possibilities can lead to lasting love How relationships can challenge us to grow and become better versions of ourselves The importance of maintaining your own identity, friendships, and interests within a relationship Whether you’re dating after divorce, looking for love later in life, navigating a new relationship, or simply curious about what makes a partnership work, this conversation offers a thoughtful reminder: sometimes the person we’re looking for doesn’t come in the box we expected. And maybe that’s exactly the point. Show Notes: As Elizabeth mentioned in this episode, she’s come up with 57 qualities she’d like to find in a partner, but has realized that she only needs seven. Elizabeth also committed to living in discomfort after her divorce in order to realize the true value of moving out of her comfort zone. Hear more Imperfectly Honest perspectives at www.imperfectlyhonest.com.

2. 

   5 Aug 2026

   How a Health Crisis Can Teach You How to Live Well

   What if one of the hardest seasons of your life became one of your greatest teachers? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and entrepreneur Jimmy Calano for an honest conversation about navigating cancer, recovering from serious health challenges, and the unexpected perspective that can emerge when we’re forced to confront our own mortality. But this isn’t a conversation about death—it’s about how these experiences inspired them to live well. After facing acute leukemia and other health crises, Jimmy shares the mindset shifts that helped him navigate fear, uncertainty, and recovery. Elizabeth reflects on her own experience recovering from chronic pain and a tumor that curved her spine—and how those challenges transformed her relationships, priorities, and understanding of what it means to truly live. Together, they explore: How a cancer diagnosis can reshape your perspective on life Why listening to your body could save your life The emotional impact of serious illness and recovery Finding gratitude and resilience during difficult seasons How adversity can reveal unexpected opportunities for growth Navigating uncertainty, fear, and the loss of control Why healing isn’t always about returning to who you were The importance of advocating for your health and trusting your instincts Whether you’re navigating a health challenge, supporting someone you love through illness, or simply looking for a reminder to slow down and appreciate what matters most, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and the comforting reminder that even our hardest seasons can shape us for the better. Show Notes: Hear more Imperfectly Honest perspectives at www.imperfectlyhonest.com.

3. 

   20 Jul 2026

   How to Trust Yourself: Letting Go of Control, Finding Flow, and Following Your Intuition

   How do you know when to keep pushing... and when it’s time to let go? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with friend and fellow truth-seeker Kayla Gorski to explore what it really means to trust yourself. Together, they reflect on perfectionism, burnout, intuition, synchronicity, and the courage to loosen our grip on life’s carefully crafted plans. Through stories of career transitions, unexpected opportunities, solo adventures in nature, and the quiet signs that often appear when we finally slow down, Elizabeth and Kayla examine how self-trust isn’t about having certainty – it’s about trusting you’ve already done the work and believing you’ll be okay no matter what unfolds. This episode is an invitation to trade control for curiosity and discover the freedom that comes from trusting your own inner wisdom. Together, they explore: How to trust yourself when life doesn’t go according to plan The difference between intuition, fear, and overthinking Letting go of perfectionism and the need to control outcomes Recognizing synchronicities and signs that you’re in alignment Why burnout can be an invitation to pause instead of push How silence, nature, and solitude help us reconnect with ourselves Why success doesn’t always require struggle Whether you’re navigating a career transition, recovering from burnout, searching for clarity, or simply wondering if you’re on the right path, this conversation offers a refreshing reminder that sometimes the greatest act of courage is trusting that you already have everything you need. As Elizabeth points out, “We are animals... and oftentimes we know what to do. We just need to trust that we know.” Show Notes: Hear more Imperfectly Honest perspectives at www.imperfectlyhonest.com.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Social presence

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YouTube

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