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Never Perfect
As a psychologist, I have a sacred opportunity to both teach and learn from my clients. It is my mission to bring honest, real life stories to the light in hopes that the listeners might grow from them and be as inspired by them as I am, because there is no better way to struggle than “together. As a psychologist, I am driven by curiosity to gain greater understanding of others, as we navigate our way through this “never perfect” life.
Episodes
Never PerfectHow Gratitude Can Change Your Life: Acknowledge the Hard, Celebrate the Good
What are you marinating in? Just like a tea bag flavors the water around it, the thoughts we dwell on shape how we feel about our relationships, our work, and…
Never PerfectOvercoming Negative Self-Talk: A Young Adult’s Journey Out of Anxious Perfectionism
Have you ever spent days worrying about something that turned out to be no big deal? Are you overthinking things that drain your energy and your joy? Maybe it…
Never PerfectQuiet Grief: Finding Meaning in Unmet Dreams and Expectations (with Dr. Chad Prevost)
If you’ve ever grieved a dream that didn’t turn out the way you expected, or a life that wasn’t what you hoped for, this conversation is for you. Have you ever…
Never PerfectHow a Navy Veteran Turned Addiction and a 12-Day Coma Into Redemption
What happens when the very thing meant to heal you nearly takes your life? Quincy was a reliable, hardworking 1st class Petty officer in the Navy with…
Never PerfectADHD Parenting Struggles and Strategies: Dr. Beth’s Mistakes and Revelations
Parenting is hard, and ADHD parents like Dr. Beth have unique challenges and strengths. Most parents with ADHD are aware of how it hinders them, but have you…
Never PerfectHow Much Do You Need from Relationships: Understanding Introversion, Energy, and How We Connect with Dr. Beth’s daughter
Are you an introvert or an extrovert or, like most of us, somewhere in the messy, wonderful middle? We love to sort ourselves into neat personality boxes, but…
Never PerfectWhen the Confident Ones Are Struggling Too: How High-Functioning Anxiety Hides Behind Confidence
What if the most outgoing, confident person in the room is also the most anxious? We tend to picture anxiety as someone visibly shrinking back but for many…
Never PerfectWhy People Don't Initiate: 10 Reasons It's Almost Never About You
Have you ever felt that quiet ache when a friend never calls first, a sibling doesn't plan, or someone forgets your birthday year after year? It's so easy to…
Never PerfectWhen to Push and When to Protect: Making Brave Decisions Without Fear
Have you ever stood at a crossroads, unsure whether to push yourself forward or pull back and protect your peace? We make these calls every day, go to the…
Never PerfectThe Man Everyone Thought Was Fine: PTSD, Addiction, and an Unlikely Redemption
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide, trauma, PTSD, and addiction. If you're struggling, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available…
Never PerfectBehind the "Normal" Life: Why the People Who Look Fine Are Often Struggling Most
⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide and suicide attempts, including a teen's overdose, as well as depression and addiction. If you're…
Never PerfectDr. Beth's Unfiltered Family Discussion About Conflict and Assertiveness (in a Messy Kitchen)
Where do you fall on the assertiveness scale — doormat, brutally honest, or somewhere in between? In this completely unscripted episode, Dr. Beth turns the…
Never PerfectThe Beauty of Doing Things Alone: A Client's Real-Time Breakthrough from Spotlight Syndrome to Self-Confidence
Have you ever skipped a coffee shop, a walk in the park, or even church, just because you'd have to go alone? For so many of us, the fear of being watched…
Never PerfectBaby Steps to Big Impact: How to Stop Waiting for "Someday" and Start Living Your Mission with Deb Drummond
Have you ever felt like your dreams are just out of reach, like you're doing all the right things but somehow still scattered, stretched thin, and unsure if…
Never PerfectThe Second Spring: Reframing Menopause as a Season of Renewal, Wisdom, and Power with Dr. Suz Bozzone
What if menopause isn't an ending, but the beginning of your finest self? In Japan, the transition is called Konenki — the season of renewal and regeneration…
Never PerfectHidden Addictions and Heartaches: Jody Allen on Faith, Forgiveness, and Finding Hope after Divorce
Hidden heartaches and secret struggles with addiction are everywhere, including in the church. What if the family that looks the most "put together" on Sunday…
Never PerfectFrom Burnout to Breaking Bread: A Teacher's Journey Through Shadow, Silence, and Renewal with David Cook
What happens when the version of you that worked so hard in the morning of life no longer fits the afternoon? When the criticism becomes too heavy, the…
Never PerfectPulling the Hell Out of Humanity: How One Man Traded His Empire for a Calling with Paul Hutchinson
What if the very things that made you successful were quietly destroying you from the inside out? Paul Hutchinson built a $50 billion empire, married an NFL…
Never PerfectGrief to Gold: Finding Purpose, Faith, and Healing in Life’s Hardest Chapters with Pearly Montagu
What if the pain you've been carrying isn't actually yours to keep? What if your body — every ache, every heaviness, every story it whispers — is asking you…
Never PerfectAddiction and Shame: When Accountability Meets Grace
The majority of individuals struggling with addiction experience a mix of shame and self-hatred, but does this improve their chances for getting healthy and…
Never PerfectHealing Beyond Medicine: Through Awareness, Energy, and Gratitude with Dr. Lisa Piper & Wendy Cohn-Osborne
What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself—but learning how to come back into balance? So many of us push through stress, pain, and overwhelm, searching for…
Never PerfectWhen You Fall Behind in College: ADHD, Anxiety, and the Power of Speaking Up
What happens when college becomes overwhelming… and avoidance takes over? If you’ve ever felt behind, anxious, or unsure how to get back on track—this…
Never PerfectAutism Spectrum Disorders: Two Inspiring Stories of Resilience, Awareness and Growth
About our Guests: Elena is a mother of a young adult son with autism spectrum disorder . She shares their journey of diagnosis, adapting, and advocating with…
Never PerfectThe Power of Your Voice: Transforming Obstacles into Confidence and Purpose with John Di Domenico
What if the very thing you’ve struggled with most could become your greatest strength? What if your obstacles weren’t holding you back—but actually preparing…
Never PerfectNutrient Focused Living: Nourishing Mind , Body and Soul with Neil Smith
What if the way we grow and choose our food could change not only our physical health—but our mental well-being too? Many of us feel disconnected from where…
Never PerfectEscaping a Religious Cult: Faith, Freedom, and Reclaiming Truth in Christ with Peter Young
What happens when faith is manipulated, truth is twisted, and the people you love most are turned against you? In this powerful episode, author and former…
Never PerfectInspired by Women: Empowering Women with Brad Walsh
In this episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Brad Walsh—best-selling author and host of the top-rated podcast Empowerography—to explore how…
Never PerfectNASA Scientist to Monk: Is Your Achievement Drive Making You Sick? with Dr. Mamta Bhatt
What happens when a world-class macromolecular scientist—who engineered innovations for NASA and the US Army—reaches the breaking point of burnout? You don’t…
Never PerfectHealing From the Inside Out: Natural and Complementary Approaches with Lawrence Ellyard
What is “wellness,” really—and how do we know who’s credible in a world full of modalities, certifications, and strong opinions? In this episode, Dr. Beth sits…
Never PerfectMoney and the Inner Work: Enneagram, Attachment Theory, and Healing Our Relationship With Finances with Doug Lynam
What if we used money like a mirror in order to discover what your spending, saving, or your avoidance of financial matters reveals? What if the way you handle…
Never PerfectAgainst All Odds: Climbing Everest with One Lung and Finding Purpose When Life Feels Over with Sean Swarner
What do you do when life tells you there’s no future left to plan for? In this powerful episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Sean Swarner, a…
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Managing Expectations and Disappointment in College (and in Life): Life Struggles No One Talks About
Why does college feel so much harder than you expected it to be? This episode is about the struggles associated with adjusting to college, but many of the…
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Navigating Relationship Differences: Competing Needs, Agendas and Personalities
In this solo episode, Dr. Beth dives into a topic that touches every relationship we have—navigating differences, competing needs, and the tension between…
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When Keeping the Peace Hurts: Why Peacemakers Should Speak Up
In this episode, Dr. Beth tackles a topic she’s deeply passionate about—but has taken time to approach thoughtfully: conflict avoidance and peacemaking. While…
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Everyday Differences, Compatibility, and Making Love Last with Dr. Carol Stoney
Today Dr. Beth sits down again with relationship expert Dr. Carol Stoney to explore one of the most common phrases couples use to describe their relationship…
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Getting Started Is the Hardest Part: ADHD-Friendly Tools to Beat Procrastination
Why is it so hard to start the things we know we need to do? In this quick, solo, and spontaneous episode, Dr. Beth shares practical ADHD-friendly strategies…
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How and When to Talk Diagnosis with Reluctant Clients
In this episode, Dr. Beth sits down with her friends Amanda (a business owner) and Stephanie (a therapist) to tackle a tough, real-world question: How do you…
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Dr. Beth’s Turn in the Hot Seat: ADHD, Parenting and Values
In this special role-reversal episode, Beth hands the mic to her longtime friend of 40+ years, OB-GYN Dr. Patricia “Tricia” McClelland—a familiar voice on the…
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Unpacking Our Pain: How Threat, Safety & Meaning Shape it with Dr. Matt McClanahan & Joe Timberlake
What if your pain is real—and also not the whole story? In this episode, Dr. Beth sits down with two “pain whisperers” who bridge medicine and recovery: Dr…
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Parenting Teens with Presence, Tough Love, and Vulnerability with Randi Crawford
Parenting teens isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, honesty, and learning to let go. In this conversation, Beth welcomes Randi Crawford, a…
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Am I Secure in my Relationship and Good enough for my partner? With Figs O'Sullivan, LMFT
Figs o’Sullivan and his wife Teale are marriage therapists and relationship experts who developed the Empathi method. They are the architects of the Empathi…
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Why did you get married? An essential question with Dr. Carol Stoney
Today Dr. Carol Stoney, Beth’s most frequent (and very likely one of the most popular ) podcast guests returns to the show to talk about marriage. She likes to…
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Unconditional Love and Healthy Parenting/Relationships
What is the difference between unconditional love and conditional love? Does healthy love have to include approval of all choices? Are we showing love to our…
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The Power in the Middle: Navigating your Midlife with Confidence with Elizabeth O’Brien, Ph. D.
What do we need to know about midlife and how to navigate it? How does wellness intersect with women’s experiences of midlife? Today Beth discusses these…
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Big Asian Energy with John Wang
John Wang, a leadership coach, corporate speaker, Podcast host and book author, is on a mission to empower Asian Americans to break through external and…
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Successfully in Love with Katarina Polonska, M.St
Before becoming a high performance relationship coach and gender dynamics social scientist Katarina Polonska struggled in her own relationship journey, calling…
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Marriage - Unfiltered with Julie Baumgardner
Julie Baumgardner has spent 35 years helping guide people to create healthy vibrant marriage relationships. Almost 28 years ago, she helped launch First Things…
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How Enneagram Coaching Can Help your Marriage
Today Dr. Beth and her husband Remo experience the benefits of Enneagram coaching with Kat Smith, certified Enneagram teacher and co-host of the Enneagram +…
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Nonverbal communication and Social Habits
Today Dr. Beth and one of her clients (a man in his 70’s) spontaneously record their conversation about nonverbal communication and its impact on…
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Discussing Nutrition and Body image without Fat Shaming (with 3 therapists and one registered dietitian)
This is what happens when 3 therapists get together for coffee, and spontaneously invite Beth’s dietician friend Ellie Paulauskaite to join them. Today’s…
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Relationships: Breaking Free from Perfectionistic Delusions with Jordanne Sculler, LMHC
Today Dr. Beth interviews Jordanne Sculler, a therapist who specializes in relationships, approaching her clients with a “ tough yet compassionate style”. She…
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Everyday Conflict: Common Mistakes and Helpful Strategies
In relationships, conflict is universal and unavoidable because we all have different viewpoints, opinions, needs and irritable moods and poor affect…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Improving Your Mental Health with Judith Belmont, MS
Judith Belmont, best selling author of the TIPS series, has been practicing as a psychotherapist for more than 40 years, has recently published her favorite…
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Healthy Living: It’s Never too Late to Start with Alicia Jones
Alicia Jones, who developed the program Over Fifty Fit & Fabulous, went through some pivotal experiences with her own mental health and the physical health of…
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One Man’s Journey of Life and Peace with Cerebral Palsy
Today Stephen shares his story of living with cerebral palsy, explaining what it is, and what he wishes “normies” understood about it, such as how much mental…
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Growing up with Two Different Dads with Anthony Mohr, J. D.
After serving as a judge in Los Angeles for 26 years, Anthony pursued his passion for writing and decided to write a book about growing up in a blended family…
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ADHD: Making Sense of it in High School
Today Dr. Beth has a fun discussion with her daughter, Cullie, and Cullie‘s boyfriend Bennett, who were both diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder about a…
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The Power of Agreements to Improve Relationships with Dr. Carol Stoney
Today relationship expert Dr. Carol Stoney returns to Never Perfect to deliver more phenomenal nuggets on how to improve relationships and communication. She…
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Aligned and Flourishing with Annette and Tim Gulick
Are your life and work aligned with your purpose? Are your efforts making a positive difference? These are questions posed by Annette Gulick in her latest…
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10 Questions about Menopause and Hormone Replacement with Patricia McLelland, MD., FACOG
Today Vanderbilt trained physician Patricia McLelland addresses 10 common questions about menopause and hormones. Topics include how to know when you need…