Loving the Imperfect

About Loving the Imperfect

Welcome to Loving the Imperfect podcast, a show for spiritual seekers and skeptics. I’m your imperfect host, Brianne Turczynski. For ten years I’ve studied offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I’m a teacher and a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years. So I thought it was time to share a story or two about my journey and my thoughts on scripture and holy work from different faith traditions and practices: mostly from Sufi teachers, Buddhists, and Christian mystics. So, join me as we imperfectly and clumsily make our way through each day mustering up compassion for the hours ahead. Thank you for stopping by Loving the Imperfect! New episodes are uploaded bi-weekly! For more information about me and my work please visit www.brianneturczynski.com

Publisher

Author Brianne Turczynski

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Feb 2024

Latest episode

13 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Wordplay With Robert MacFarlane: An Important act of environmental and social justice

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Loving the Imperfect. Thank you for being here! This week's episode I discuss the importance of Robert Macfarlane's book Landmarks, and the importance of knowing the stories of the land around us. We just might save the planet this way. You can find the Folk on Foot podcast HERE. My Substack transcript with photos is HERE. All about Robert Macfarlane HERE. Drop me a line on my contact page! Brianne Turczynski is an award-winning author and educator in...

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Do you know what turgid means?

   Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Loving the Imperfect! Thank you for being here. Today I'll talk about turgidity (I had to look it up too) and nourishment in our lives with a little help from Vita Sackville-West, Isak Dinesen, and Rolanda (a woman from Ukraine who I met in the park). Visit me on Substack to subscribe. Get episodes sent to your inbox every week. My Substack posts include pictures! So, you can see the plants in my garden and the books I'm referencing. Enjoy!! Brianne T...

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   22 Jul 2026

   How to Cultivate Creativity and Newness: A life lesson from the Honeysuckle Climber

   Send us Fan Mail Hello and Welcome to episode 4 of my fourth season: Lessons from Vita Sackville-West. How do we or our communities represent the old, established bush? What are the secret yearnings of our soul(s) that would promote creativity and newness in a community or in ourselves? This week I'll share some insight from Vita on this and I hope you will take some time this week to think about it too. Please consider sharing or subscribing to my new Substack Page! T...

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5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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