Midlife at 35? Who knew. If you’re in this chapter, you’ll want to hit play on this one. Dr. Emily Musgrove joins The Imperfects to unpack the highs and lows of midlife from both a female and male perspective—because let’s be real, we’re all riding this rollercoaster together. What I loved most? I walked away feeling normal. Like, oh… this is what midlife looks like, and I’m not alone in it. This conversation helped me see my husband’s experience with more compassion—and reminded me to extend that same patience to myself. It’s equal parts validating, eye-opening, and a much-needed dose of sanity for anyone navigating the messy, beautiful, confusing middle.

This segment is what sparked this entire blog. When Mel and Jay dive into the topic of feeling stuck, Jay breaks it down in a way that hit me hard—explaining how clinging to a past version of yourself can keep you from moving forward. Boom! Thank you, Coach Mel and Coach Jay!

I love this b/c he breaks down: the work we do, how we see ourselves, and how we connect with others—he claims, the pillars of a meaningful life. He speaks about how some people live without ever showing themselves compassion—that the biggest bully they face is the one staring back at them in the mirror. If you’re feeling off, maybe it’s time to look inward, not outward. Thank you, Coach Phillip!

This segment talks about many topics, but I am going to focus on self reflection! It is rough-n-tough but necessary! Are you able to catch your “low character moments?” I know I struggle too. It’s hard to look within and ask yourself “was there a better way to handle X,Y,Z or how could I have done things differently etc?” Jilian’s points out that we all have an opportunity to become a better version of ourselves after a breakups or in general with relationships! Don’t be a narcissist! Look in the mirror and reflect. No one is perfect! Thank you, Coach Jillian!

What can I do with my life so that my life becomes infectious to someone else, Lisa asks.. It’s this type of question that helped me get here today with this blog. How can I impact someone else's life for the better? My heart told me to write about it. Anyhow, she talks a lot about living “your quest” and how we can become the next best version of ourselves! So many powerful quotes in this segment. One being “ some of the best motivation might come wrapped in sand paper.” That one hit home for me! Such an incredible thought! Let’s piss some people off! Thank you, Lisa Passion not acted upon ends up being wasted potential. The more you sit the more you doubt the more you doubt the more you wait the more you wait the more you lose . Thank you, Coach Lisa!

LOVE this segment! Waiting for “someday” or “one day” to happen is complete procrastination! Procrastination will ruin your life! He keeps me in a “self motivation mode!” The little things matter so tick those boxes before they add up. When I have self doubt, I pick my head up and keep at it with this blog. If I waited for this site to be “just ready” then it would never be live and imperfect. So, from here I continue to build. He says if you don’t believe in yourself, you will always find a reason to wait! So start now! Believe in yourself! Thank you, Coach Trent!

Andrea has a gift for making you feel instantly safe. In this meditation, she gently reminds us that wandering thoughts are normal—helping you re-center with ease. My husband and I return to this awesome session at least 2xs a week Thank You, Coach Andrea!