Welcome To The Real Us.
We’re Elizabeth Kraus and Sheila Lamont. We met as neighbors in Boulder, Colorado in 2010, and our friendship grew during frequent hikes in the foothills. We were great friends until…..we weren’t. Our friendship “paused” for eight years until we reconnected in a meaningful way when Sheila picked up the phone to have an eight-year-overdue honest conversation.
Although we now live thousands of miles from each other, we stay close with our imperfectly honest phone calls and written thoughts. We learn something from each other every time.
We welcome you to eavesdrop on our conversations and read about what we’re thinking. We hope that when you do, you learn a little about us and a lot about yourself.
Candid Conversations
Wearing Busy as a Badge of Honor
Somewhere in my upbringing, I learned that I should reply to the question of “How are you?” with “Busy, but good.” A few years ago, I realized that wearing busy as a badge of honor was detrimental to my health and growth, and that perpetuating this norm was detrimental to others.
Changing Times at Imperfectly Honest | Sheila Says Goodbye
As we move into Autumn, changes are happening at Imperfectly Honest. In Sheila’s final episode as co-host, she and Elizabeth share thoughts on past highlights, current mixed emotions, and future plans.
Lessons from 20 Years of Health Mistakes
Elizabeth has been addressing some systemic health issues and has learned a great deal in the process. In this short and sweet episode, she shares what she wishes someone had shared with her when her issues began two decades ago.
Turning the Page
I have enjoyed my Imperfectly Honest experience more than I can express.
But lately I have been feeling a pull to create something on my own. Something that may more strongly reflect my personal passions, interests, and all those decades of interesting, weird, and wonderful experiences.
Assessing Our Datability | An Honest Look at Ourselves
Elizabeth and her friend Jenni have had many conversations about what they’re looking for in a romantic partner. Now, they share what they can bring to a relationship. It’s a window into what it might be like to date either of them, and a model for self-assessment and kindly delivering feedback to good friends.
How to Ask for Referrals in Business, Life, and Love
Many of my professional successes have come through referrals, especially when I clearly articulate what I’m looking for and make it easy for others to pass that information along. Recently, I decided to apply that same approach to a more personal search: finding the right romantic partner.