The Art of Imperfect Adulting Guest Directory

Every guest interviewed on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, the podcast and video show featuring women navigating life's challenging chapters. Read each conversation or watch it on YouTube.

242 guests

Camille L. Miller

Redefining Success After Divorce and Midlife Change with Camille Miller

Meryl Hayton

Career Change After 50 Trusting Intuition for a New Life with Meryl Hayton

Bekah Slider

Deconstructing Religious Identity to Embrace Authenticity with Bekah Slider

Charnisse Thompson

Unexpected Job Loss and Finding Purpose with Charnisse Thompson

Paige Lavell

Embracing Change and Authenticity After Divorce with Paige Lavelle

Julian Kohlbrand

Debt, Shame and Being Honest About Finances with Julian Kohlbrand

Kristin Smith

Finding Support in the Postpartum Experience with Kristen Smith

Kimberly Tara

Redesigning Life for Family with Kimberly Tara

Leisa Reid

Stand-up Comedy and Embracing Creative Risks with Leisa Reid

Elicia Ybarra

Self-Defense Beyond Fighting with Elicia Ybarra

Emilie Karun

Stay at Home Mom Guilt and Rediscovering Yourself with Emilie Karun

Kym Coco

Grief and Golf as a Path to Healing with Kym Coco

Andy Vargo

Coming Out Later in Life Navigating Divorce and Identity with Andy Vargo

Sarah Parise

Coping with Motherhood Identity Loss with Sarah Parise

Crissy Fishbane

Walking the Camino de Santiago for Deep Self-Discovery with Crissy Fishbane

Marta Spirk

Juggling Triplets and a Fresh Career Start with Marta Spirk

Tiphany Kane

Leaving Teaching for a Media Career in Midlife with Tiphany Kane

Brenda Florida

Moving to Mexico for Six Months as a Pattern Interruption with Brenda Florida

Amy and Nancy Harrington

Building a Business with Your Sister with Amy and Nancy Harrington

Elizabeth Rivas

Solo Female Travel and Building Community with Liz Rivas

Mindy Uhrlaub

Lived Experience Facing Genetic Diagnosis with Mindy Uhrlaub

Michelle Dovey

Drawing Nude Art as a Woman Challenging Shame with Michelle Dovey

Jennifer Sontag

Moving Abroad After Divorce and Finding a New Community with Jennifer Sontag

Julie Cole

Leaving a Professional Career to Raise a Large Family and Entrepreneurship with Julie Cole

Hope Alcocer

Infertility Journey Facing Grief and Motherhood Hopes with Hope Alcocer

Stephanie Benedetto

Moving to Portugal and Embracing Uncertainty with Stephanie Benedetto

Karen Rudolf

Finding Joy After Fatigue with Karen Rudolph

Zina Wilde

Career Change From TV Actress to Retreat Leader with Zina Wilde

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Darlene Lekowski

Sibling Sexual Abuse and the Power of Sharing Truth with Darlene Lekowski

Carly Alyssa Thorne

Facing Chronic Illness from Birth Through Adulthood with Carly Alyssa Thorne

Jessica Rector

Saying Yes and Reconnecting With Yourself After Burnout with Jessica Rector

Belinda Coker

Solo Multi-Day Hiking and Rediscovering Yourself with Belinda Coker

Becky Mollenkamp

Life After Major Upheaval and Divorce with Becky Mollenkamp

Courtney Boyer

Polyamory After Purity Culture with Courtney Boyer

Cristina M. Ramirez

Grief and Personal Transformation from Run Club to Resilience with Cristina Ramirez

Sarah Dawkins

Holistic Health Journey and Letting Go of Old Beliefs with Sarah Dawkins

Christine Davies

From Medicine to Ministry with Hospital Chaplain Christine Davies

Peggy Sharr

Burning Mouth Syndrome and Finding Relief with Peggy Sharr

Jane Pilger

Binge Eating and Living with Hidden Shame with Jane Pilger

Colette Fehr

Marriage, Divorce, and Emotional Growth with Colette Fehr

Lisa A Manzo

Breaking Free from Generational Wounds with Lisa Manzo

Andrea Daley

Divorce Recovery and Rediscovering Yourself After 30 Years with Andrea Daley

Lucy Bedewi

How Rejection Sparks Growth and New Paths with Lucy Bedewi

Jacob Engelsman

Lactation Consultant Support for Queer and Trans Parents with Jacob Engelsman

Alisha Kapani

Discovering Unconditional Joy After Depression with Alisha Kapani

Blythe Alpern

Single Life After Dating Apps and Loving It with Blythe Alpern

Amy Benjamin

Menopause Experience Navigating Symptoms and Doctors with Amy Benjamin

Lori Balue

Weight Loss After 50 Keto Success Story for Aging Well with Lori Balue

Toni Will

A Sobriety Journey of Choosing Mindfulness Over Numbing with Toni Will

Terri Pease

Parkinson’s Caregiving and Holding on to Love with Terri Pease

Pallavi Pande

Building Community from Feeling Alone to Finding Belonging with Pallavi Pande

Kim Nicol

Asking for a Sabbatical as a Young Professional with Kim Nicol

Lisi Lopez

Career Change from Engineering to a Creative Path with Lisi Lopez

Kristina Heagh-Avritt

Bridging the Gap Between Parent-Teacher Connections, Education Challenges, and Hopeful Solutions with Kristina Heagh-Avritt

Emily Paulsen

Child Free Life Stories and Social Stigma with Emily Paulsen

Joanne Gates

Working Moms in Tech Pushing Past Career Barriers with Joanne Gates

Lilli Bewley

Finding Self-Worth and Love with Lilli Bewley

Susan Hyatt

Diet Culture, Menopause, and Finding Your Voice with Susan Hyatt

Kimberly Brown

The Reality of Switching Careers After Thirty with Kimberly Brown

Sabrina Harrison

Boudoir Photography Transforming Personal Self-Image with Sabrina Harrison

Brittany Cano

Trauma and Resilience from Frontline Nursing with Brittany Cano

Holly Bot

Life After Prison Facing Judgment and Change with Holly Bot

Lindsey Tague

Digital Nomad Lifestyle as a Solo Female Traveler with Lindsey Tague

Mary Alice Stephens

Getting Sober When You Think You Can’t Quit with Mary Alice Stephens

D’Layne Benson

Finding Joy After Burnout with D'Layne Benson

Joanna Lilley

College Students Mental Health Supporting Young Adults with Joanna Lilley

Penny Rose

From FBI Career to RV Entrepreneur with Penny Rose

Laura Ericson

Career Change and Rediscovering Adventure with Laura Ericson

Lesley Jones

Sobriety Without Hitting Rock Bottom with Lesley Jones

Megan Okonsky

Making Life Work When Your College Dream Doesn’t with Megan Okonsky

Missy Toy Ozeas

How Saying "No" Sparked a Life-Changing Intuitive Awakening with Missy Toy Ozeas

Claudette Fette

A Mother's Journey Raising a Child with Mental Illness with Claudette Fette

Valerie Friedlander

Making Healthy Choices with Valerie Friedlander

Karen C. L. Anderson

Breaking Generational Cycles with Karen C. L. Anderson

Emily Guerra

Reinventing Success in Uncertain Times with Emily Guerra

Sarah Waldbuesser

Escaping the Law Firm with Sarah Waldbuesser

Stephanie Sanz

Surviving a Panic Attack on the NYC Subway with Stephanie Sanz

Lindsey Kaszuba

Navigating Body Image as a Modern Mom with Lindsey Kaszuba

Carah Elizabeth

A Career Reinvention From Licensed Therapist to Somatic Coach with Carah Elizabeth

Monica Mckitterick

The Highs and Lows of Competing on The Blocks TV Show with Monica Mckitterick

Carrie Veatch

Quitting Your Job to Travel with Carrie Veatch

Jennifer Celeste Briggs

Building Your Support System as a Special Needs Parent with Jennifer Celeste Briggs

Lauren Roche

Lessons From a Year on the Road with Lauren Roche

Kaitlin Cuevas

Choosing Passion Over Security with Kaitlin Cuevas

Quincy Tessaverne

Choosing Authenticity Over Comfort: Divorce and LGBTQ+ Life with Quincy Tessaverne

Christie Kaplan

How a Postpartum Layoff Sparked Unexpected Entrepreneurship with Christie Kaplan

Dominique Levesque

Lessons on Starting Over From Scratch

Stacie Walker

My Story of Battling Liver Failure. Sobriety and Second Chances with Stacie Walker

Sara Thornhill

Breaking Free From People Pleasing and Panic with Sara Thornhill

Gwendolyn Dolske

Applying Philosophy to Real Life with Gwendolyn Dolske

Lyn Delmastro-Thomson

Transforming Childhood Bullying Into Confidence as an Adult with Lyn Delmastro-Thomson

Bronwen Sciortino

A Journey Through Burnout Recovery with Bronwen Sciortino

Rose Sprinkle

A Personal Story of Trauma, PTSD and Recovery Through EMDR

Paulette Rigo

Surviving a High Conflict Divorce Changed My Life with Paulette Rigo

Barbara Hemphill

From Playground Problem to Organizing Empire with Barbara Hemphill

Amy Bartko

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship Through Community with Amy Bartko

Emry Kettle

Faith, Dinosaurs, and Finding Themself in Vienna with Emry Kettle

Lisa Smith

Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Power of Connection with Lisa Smith

Sheryl Ramstad

How a Near-Death Experience Transformed My Life and Career with Sheryl Ramstad

Kathy Barron

How One Woman is Building a Magazine for Indie Podcast Creators with Kathy Barron

Nicole Havelka

Bridging Faith and Wellness with Nicole Havelka

Kellie Grutko

Behind the Scenes of Pitching a TV Show With No Experience with Kellie Grutko

Katrina Sawa

How to Recognize When It’s Time to Leave and Start Fresh with Katrina Sawa

Amy Stone

Unfiltered Conversations About Modern Adulthood with Amy Stone and Raquel Sands

Moira Mills

Roadschooling, Unschooling, and Breaking the Mold with Moira Mills

Victoria Carrington Chavez

Turning Plot Twists into New Chapters with Victoria Carrington Chavez

Caterina Rando

From Financial Betrayal to Empowerment: A Survivor’s Guide with Caterina Rando

Tina Palmgren

Moving Forward After Heartbreak with Tina Palmgren

Danielle Griffin

Coping with Collective Stress Through Somatic Healing with Danielle Griffin

Amy Taylor

Rebuilding After Cancer: Career, Family, and Self-Discovery

Julie Marty-Pearson

Kidney Disease, Losing a Parent, and Career Upheaval with Julie Marty-Pearson

Julia Chien

How a One-Way Ticket Sparked a Solo Female Travel Adventure with Julia Chien

Julieta Duvall

Finding Your Family’s Learning Rhythm When School Stops Working with Julieta Duvall

Kyla Holley

How Surgery Led to Food Freedom and Self-Discovery with Kyla Holley

Tiffani Bibb

Tiffany Bibb’s Reinvention From Injured to Empowered

Alli Williams

Why I Canceled My Wedding and What It Cost Me with Alli Williams

JoNeil Conley

Hard-Won Advice on Workplace Sabotage and Survival with JoNeil Conley

Janelle Martin

A Mother's Journey Through Teen Addiction with Janelle Martin

Angela Downey

Fighting Stereotypes, Finding Purpose in Medicine with Angela Downey

Jill Kaufman

Healing After Divorce with Jill Kaufman

Lola Maclean

From Nurse to Patient to Practitioner with Lola Maclean

Kathi Burns

Turning Setbacks Into Setups with Kathi Burns

Deanna Brakefield

Real Stories & Lessons from Parenting a Neurodivergent Blended Family

Jillian Scott

Shifting From Diet Culture to Self-Compassion with Jillian Scott

Connie Warden

When Mindfulness Meets the Driver's Seat with Connie Warden

Ann Evanston

Real Talk on Forgiveness and Moving Forward after Infidelity

Melanie Bonk

From Meltdown to Mindful Life Lessons on Handling Triggers in Relationships with Melanie Bonk

Terry Tucker

From SWAT Negotiator to Cancer Warrior with Terry Tucker

Michelle Wincell O'Leary

Rebuilding Your Life with Intention with Michelle Wincell O'Leary

Chandra Kydd

How Service Abroad Sparked a Passion for Adult Learning with Chandra Kydd

Alyssa Wolff

Work-Life Balance for Moms: Lessons from a Big Family

Kathryne Imabayashi

Leaving Home for the Unknown: One Educator’s Global Path

Marcy Neumann

Feeling Alone in Marriage: How Marcy Found Her True Self

Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero

Divorce and Debt: Strategies for Surviving a Financial Meltdown

Shayna Bergman

Women, Leadership, and Hidden Workplace Stress: Shayna’s Story

Megan Tobler

Fired While Pregnant: Turning a Layoff Into a New Beginning with Megan Tobler

Kelly Morgan

Transforming Obsession Into Art: Writing About Weight Loss Realities With Kelly Morgan

Jen Vertanen

Calling Off My Divorce: How I Saved My Marriage

Laura Bratton

Family, Friendship, and Grit: Thriving Through Blindness

Agatha Brewer

First-Generation Insights: Building a Business from Scratch

Amy Grace

Breaking Through Judgment: Authentic Advice for Young Mothers with Amy Grace

Amanda Bearce

Authenticity at Work: Finding Purpose Beyond the Paycheck with Amanda Bearce

Greg Wasserman

The Power of Speaking Up: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health with Greg Wasserman

Laura Rubin

From Checklist to Choice: Awakening in Midlife with Laura Rubin

Catherine Crestani

Trusting Your Gut: Using Intuition to Heal Chronic Stress

Shannyn Schroeder

Nonlinear Careers: Finding Purpose After Teaching with Shannyn Schroeder

Maureen Pound

Parenting Solo & Dating Boldly: Building Support Beyond Tradition with Maureen Pound

Ted Neill

The Nonlinear Path: From Public Health to Published Author with Ted Neill

Ray Martin

How Minimalism & Meditation Transformed A Life: Ray Martin’s Fourteen Years Without a Tie

Kerry Komarov

Motherhood vs. Teaching: Choosing Family Over Career

Megan Hamm

Beyond Training: What Foster Care Taught a Trauma Professional

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Sara Roccisano

Career Change After Burnout: Reclaiming Life & Self-Care with Sara Roccisano

Carly Fauth

Fitness, Cancer, and Finding Hope: Carly Fauth on Navigating Adversity

Michelle Manley

Rebuilding After Violence: Michelle Manley’s Decade of Healing and Growth

Lisa Blaisdell

Starting Over at 54: Lisa Blaisdell’s Journey Through Divorce and Rediscovering Herself

Martha Burich

Getting Healthy at 70: Walking Dogs, Hitting the Gym, and Starting Over

Mark Steven Porro

Letting Go and Showing Up: A Modern Caregiving Memoir with Mark Steven Porro

Deb Krier

Finding Humor and Strength in the Face of Triple Positive Breast Cancer

Jocelyn Bates

Losing Both Parents Suddenly: One Woman’s Survival and Healing

Jennifer Melville

Leaving Burnout Behind: How Jen Melville Redesigned Her Career and Life

Suzanne Jabour

Transforming Grief: Lessons from Losing a Child with Suzanne Jabour

Kandas Rodarte

The Power of Gratitude in Overcoming Life’s Challenges with Kandas Rodarte

Kyle Coon

Real Talk: Disability, Job Failure, and Finding Endurance with Kyle Coon

Clarissa Burt

Modeling to Multimedia: Clarissa Burt’s Inspiring Reinvention

Jackie Cote

Embracing Change: How Being Fired Became Jackie Cote's Best Day

Matthew James Jones

Healing Through Words: Trauma, War, and Storytelling with Matthew James Jones

Endre Hoffmann

How Endre Hoffman Spent $100,000 on Self Development and What He Learned

Reesa Morala

When Parenting Challenges Shape Professional Paths

Mary Vensel White

From Writer to Publisher: Mary Vensel White on Her Literary Journey

Michelle Moffitt

The Courage to Speak Up: Michelle Moffitt's Path to Self-Discovery

Haley Straw

The Unique Life of an Amish Taxi Driver: Insights from Haley Straw

Anjl Rodee

How a Sudden Breakup Led Anjl Rodee to a New Life Filled with Laughter

Peter J. Stavros

Rediscovering Passion: How a Health Scare Changed Pete Stavros' Life

Susie Bell

Fitness, Faith, and Finding True Self with Susie Bell

Laura Nelson

Mornings Without Regret: Life Beyond Alcohol

Kim Spangler

From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Kim Spangler's ADHD Journey

Corissa Saint Laurent

From Rebellion to Responsibility; Corissa Saint Laurent Leaves Binge Drinking Behind

Tara Pyfrom

From Ocean Breezes to Snowflakes: Navigating Life After Hurricane Dorian

KC Houston

Homeschooling Adventures to Public School Teaching: KC Houston's Educational Journey

Shelley Bosworth

Navigating Family Crisis and Career Change with Shelley Bosworth

Elisabeth Stitt

Rebuilding After Betrayal: Finding Joy in Unexpected Places

Amie Colosa

From Hustle to Harmony: How A Gas Leak Changed Amie Colosa's Life

Risa August

Balancing Health and Heartbreak With Risa August

Dr. Gila

Challenging the 'Naughty' Narrative: Dr. Gila's Journey to Parent Coaching

Cathy Nesbitt

Worms and Wellness: Cathy Nesbitt's Mission to Reduce Waste and Spread Joy

Samantha Foote

How TikTok, A Thyroid Test and Determination Uncovered an ADHD Diagnosis

Leigh Lincoln

An Accidental Novelist: Leigh Lincoln's Unconventional Writing Adventure

Mike Knox

Parenting a Child with Epilepsy and Finding Humor in Life: with Mike Knox

Kate Galli

Beyond Anger: Kate Galli On Love, Loss and Passion

Colette Kemp

Exit Strategies and New Beginnings: A Conversation with Colette Kemp

Jen Bee

Redefining Success: A Journey from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship with Jen Bee

Alyssa Brade

Navigating Mom Guilt and Finding Purpose : A Conversation with Alyssa Brade

Trista Guertin

From Humanitarian Aid Worker to Entrepreneur: Trista Guertin's Career Shift

Tina Djuretic

Changing Relationship Patterns: Tina Djuretic's Transformative Spiritual Journey

Aimee McGrath

A Mother's Story of Divorce and Acceptance with Aimee McGrath

Pooja Bakhai

Survival and Self-Discovery: Pooja Bakhai's Story of Overcoming Cancer and Finding New Paths

Andrea Hunt

Heartbreak to Adventure: Andrea Hunt's Bold Move to China

Jessica Hammock

A Leap of Faith: Relocating for Love and Discovering Self-Identity with Jessica Hammock

Heidi Medina

Finding Home Abroad: Heidi Medina Shares Her Expat Experience

Jennifer Corbeau

Finding Confidence and Connection Through Solo Travel with Jennifer Corbeau

Anne Marie Wells

Finding Poetry in Grief: Anne Marie Wells' Journey of Transformation

Renee Jahnke

Choosing Passion Over Profession: A Journey from Pharmacy to Wellness

Brigette Sobus

Surviving Financial Ruin: Brigette Sobus Discusses Building a New Life

Mallory Kiersten

The Art of Letting Go: Mallory Kiersten Leaves Academia for Coaching

Tori Whitaker

Motherhood and Survival: Tori Whitaker's Courageous Escape Journey

Maggie Sol

From Empath to Empowered: Maggie's Path to Self-Discovery and Acceptance

Wendi Giuliano

Discovering Alternative Healing: Wendi Guiliano's Story of Pain Relief and Vibrational Therapy

Deborah Hurwitz

Behind the Scenes Life After Cirque du Soleil With Deborah Hurwitz

Nathanial Ramsey

From Symphony to Sky: Nathaniel Ramsey's Journey from Violinist to Pilot

Shannon Russell

Building a Second Act: Career Transitions and New Beginnings with Shannon Russell

Beth Butram

Lessons in Compassion: Beth Butram's Journey Through Caregiving and Grief

Joel Oliver

Health, Healing, and Travels: Joel Oliver's Adventures

Jodi Harty

The Courage to Rise: Jodi Harty on Physical and Emotional Healing

Michelle Spexarth

Chaos to Clarity: Michelle Spexarth on Embracing Self-Validation

Kelly Catlin

Music, Mental Health, and Honoring a Loved One's Memory

Beatrix Rausch

Strategies for Managing Elder Care and Career with Beatrix Rausch

Rachel Zinman

Love, Loss, and Yoga: Rachel Zinman's Story of Resilience and Change

Erin K. Courtney

Running Through Life with Erin K. Courtney

Carol J. Dunlop

From Atlanta to Playa del Carmen : Carol J. Dunlop on Embracing Expat Life

Virginia Dale Manning

Purposeful Living: Virginia Dale Manning's Story of Breaking Free from the Hamster Wheel

Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

Identity and Voice: Clarissa's Journey with Spasmodic Dysphonia

Stephanie Pellish

Healing Through Connection: Stephanie Pellish on Support and Growth

Sherri Danzig

Late-Night Chaos to Vibrant Days: Sherri Danzig's Wake-Up Call

Megan Dirks

Life After Gaming: Megan Dirks’ Weight Loss Journey and Nomadic Pet-Sitting Adventures

Katie Krimitsos

Navigating Career Evolution: Katie Krimitsos’ Transition to the Women’s Meditation Network

Angela Gallo

From University Dean to Wellness Professional: Angela Gallo's Inspiring Career Shift

Claire Ketchum

Mindful Eating, Heath and Chronic Stress with Claire Ketchum

Ryanne Siddiq

Racing Through Life’s Curves: Ryanne Siddiq on Resilience and Writing

Jane Epstein

Jane Epstein's Inspirational Journey From Childhood Trauma to Advocacy

Kathy Stowell

From City Living To A Hobby Farm and Back to Town with Kathy Stowell

Anne Alexander-Sieder

An Unexpected Road to Rekindling an Acting Career in Munich with Anne Alexander Sieder

Melissa Cancel

Navigating Visual Impairment, Academia and Entrepreneurship: Melissa Cancel's Path

Emily Aborn

How the Swiss Alps Shaped Emily Aborn’s Passion for Writing

Karen Robinson

Discovering Joy through Visualizing and Dreaming with Karen Robinson

Noemi Beres

A Life in Transit: Noemi Beres Multicultural Adventures

Sheena Yap Chan

Sheena Yap Chan's Path to Confidence and Representation for Asian Women

Ani Papazyan

Armenia to LA: Ani Papazyan’s Inspirational Journey Through Earthquakes and Adaptation

Suzanne Greiner

Support and Solutions: Suzanne Greiner on Hormone Therapy, Nutrition, and Perimenopause

Laura Morrice

From Substance Abuse to Energy Healing and Personal Renewal with Laura Morrice

Devon Adrianne

Redefining Success: Devon Adrianne's Journey to Balance and Purpose

Michele Lefler

Widowhood to Reinvention: Michelle Lefler's Story of Personal Transformation

Stephanie Shanks

Breaking Free From People Pleasing