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).
Relationships | Let’s Be Honest
Partnering with someone can be challenging, but it can also enhance your life in many ways. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss their own experiences with relationships, past and current. They share perspectives on the benefits of kind, candid honesty, especially in relationships.
How to Actually Be Helpful, Part 2
Offering support when not being asked to do so can be tricky, especially if you want to express concern without being judgmental. In this episode, Elizabeth and Sheila share thoughts about when and how to share your concerns with others. Executive coach Sharon Cavanaugh joined the conversation to provide her insights and perspectives as well.
Adjusting the Volume on Uncertainty
We like to think that life is controllable. But uncertainties in relationships, health, finances, politics – and even the weather! – abound. Elizabeth and Sheila share the way they cope with, and sometimes even embrace, life’s micro and macro uncertainties.
Outing My OCD
Coping with issues related to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can take a toll on your own life, as well as your relationships with others. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss their personal experiences in that regard and explore their own efforts to address the reactions of others. Listen to hear their candid take on this topic.