Would You Change Anything From Your Past?
Rethinking past life choices can summon up both painful challenges and joyful successes. Elizabeth and Sheila take that backward look in time, and agree that those mountains climbed in the process may have helped to shape them into who they were meant to be.
Online Dating: When Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is Too Uncomfortable
It can often be a true growth opportunity to try new things that attract us but are also challenging and move us outside our comfort zone. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their recent forays into online dating. They agree that it’s essential to listen to your inner voice — and gut feelings — to (in the words of “The Gambler”) “know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away, and know when to run.”
Criticism: A Mirror, Not a Weapon
What if we made more of an effort to view criticism from others like a two way mirror? We can see how their words reflect something about us and reflect something about them as well.
Elizabeth and Sheila discuss an Oscar Wilde quote: “Criticism is the only reliable form of autobiography,” to explore dynamics of criticism, weaving in personal experiences for extra color!
Would You Want to Know Your Expiration Date?
How would you feel if you were given the choice to know how long your life would be? The Measure, by Nikki Erlick, is a recent bestseller, where the entire world population is given the opportunity to find the answer to that question in a box which appears on their doorstep.
Elizabeth and Sheila talk about what their own choices might be, as well as the impact the knowledge could have on their lives, and on the people they love.
Or those they may have hopes of loving in the future.
Adventures in Non-Monogamy
Elizabeth and her friend John have formed a meaningful and healthy, non-platonic relationship, but they are skeptical about their potential to be long-term life partners. They have decided to engage in a non-monogamous dating arrangement to allow them to look for a long-term life partner while enjoying their time together. Sheila joins Elizabeth for a candid conversation about the pluses and minuses of an “intimate friendship.”
Healing from LA Fires: Quick Aid While Striving for Systemic Changes
Have you ever felt helpless watching tragedies unfold on the news? Discussing the LA fires on today’s episode of Imperfectly Honest, Elizabeth and Sheila express the candid thoughts that have swirled in their heads and explore the question: Can we actually make a difference, or should we just focus on less hopeless efforts?
When Life and Love Don’t Have to Be Hard
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews the couple whose relationship she most admires. Mikela and Philip Tarlow are partners in life, love, and work. Working with them in her twenties opened Elizabeth’s eyes to the possibility that life and love don’t have to be hard. Throughout their careers, Mikela and Philip have managed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling work while achieving financial success and work/life harmony. Their multi-decade relationship has required many honest conversations. Listen to this honest conversation to learn more.
Embracing Our Fears
After weathering serious health issues and significant life challenges, Elizabeth and Sheila are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In this candid conversation, they share how they plan to overcome their fears to embrace their new opportunities.
What Does Being “Masculine” Really Mean These Days?
Gender roles today can be more confusing than ever. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their own confusions and perspectives about what it may mean to be masculine or feminine right now, citing the need for a dose of empathy to be added to the mix.
Unwrapping Holiday Stress and Obligations
Reuniting with family during the holiday season can be both joyful and stressful, especially when it involves travel and overnight visits. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss the ’tis the season challenges that may arise, sharing personal perspectives on holidays past, present, and future (but minus the Scrooge spirits).