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ep 92. i’m now 25 and here’s 25 lessons i’ve learned in life. to celebrate being officially part of the mid-20’s club, i though we could sit down and do some reflection together. i’m still growing and learning everyday, but here is a list of lessons that have resonated deeply over the last 5 years of my healing, recovery, and growth journey. sending love as always!“Unlock your brain’s full potential” Aspire episode with Dr. Tara Swartig @jenny.minneyyoutube @jennyminneyig @perfectlyimperfect.podwatch the episodes @perfectly.imperfectpodcastsubmit your questions to “ASK JENNY”LINKS & SOCIALS <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 91. we’re back with a solo sit-down episode today and a mental health chat about decision making. from one indecisive and anxious girl, i wanted to talk through some steps i’m taking to make decisions for myself out of love and not fear. quick reminder that these steps are just my perspective, my journey, and things that are working for me! i’m not a professional and if you need more support please seek professional support, sending love xoxoFor more info on the September Sessions: @kaylimyliusIG @jenny.minneyYT @jennyminneyIG @perfectlyimperfect.podYT @perfectly.imperfectpodcastSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”LINKS & SOCIALS <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

bonus episode! today I had the opportunity to be a guest on the Smart and Hot podcast, hosted by my lovely friend Julia. this incredible conversation is for anyone wanting to express themselves authentically and creatively, but is feeling bogged down by comparison, influencer culture, AI, and the pressures of societal “norms”. you are not alone and today we wanted to dive into it all.topics covered:content creation and influencer culture burnoutquestioning AI tools and ChatGPT in creativityways to create from the heartrecognizing and reconnecting with your inner voiceembodied creativity and cherishing your inner childfinding balance between discipline and intuitive livingListen to smart and hotjulia’s IG @juliapadavonaSmart and Hot IG @iamsmartandhotjenny’s IG @jenny.minneyjenny’s YT @jennyminneyperfectly imperfect IG @perfectlyimperfect.podpodcast YT @perfectly.imperfectpodcastSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”LINKS & SOCIALS <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 89. welcome chiara to the perfectly imperfect podcast! my dear friend, chiara cerciello, is born and raised in rome, italy, and spent a week visiting me in NYC at the end of august. this is a feel-good, soul-filling, comforting chat, and leaves you with a few new tips for your next trip to italy!topics covered:chiara’s favorite parts of nychow big cities put life and insecurities into perspectivewhat it’s like growing up in rome, italythe best and worst aspects of italian culturepasta vs. pizzagnocchi thursdays & “ma io boh”realistic self care practicesembracing imperfectionwatch this episode on youtubejenny’s IG @jenny.minneyjenny’s YT @jennyminneyperfectly imperfect IG @perfectlyimperfect.podpodcast YT @perfectly.imperfectpodcastSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”LINKS & SOCIALS <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 88. welcome julia padavona to the perfectly imperfect podcast! today we talked through making life decisions, big and small, in your 20s and how it can feel overwhelming feeling we need to find the “right path” when that simply doesn’t exist. she shares her experience moving spontaneously half way across the world, transitioning to working in nyc, and navigating how social media causes comparison and unrealistic expectations. at the end of the day, there is no “one or right” path for anyone, you are exactly where you are supposed to be. julia helps remind us all that if we put trust in our body and in our gut feelings, it will take you far.about julia:julia padavona is the creator and host of ‘Smart and Hot’, a podcast and community for women longing to step into their fullest, most magnetic potential. her work is dedicated to helping women embrace their individuality, pursue their dreams with courage, and embody their most radiant, self-actualized selves.at the heart of Julia’s ethos is a focus on magnetism, self-concept, and somatic reprogramming — bridging the mind, heart, and body to activate and embody the embodied, confident, aligned and authentic ‘smart and hot’ self.Listen to smart and hotjulia’s IG @juliapadavonaSmart and Hot IG @iamsmartandhotwatch this episode on youtubejenny’s IG @jenny.minneyjenny’s YT @jennyminneyperfectly imperfect IG @perfectlyimperfect.podpodcast YT @perfectly.imperfectpodcastSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”LINKS & SOCIALS <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 87. this episode is an ode to new york city. i have spend the last (almost) 2 years of my life living in nyc and i’ve grown, learned, expanded so so much and I wanted to dedicate an episode to talk through it all. here i share:what i knew before moving to new york cityways i’ve learned to self regulate in the overstimulationhow to stay safethe importance of managing financeshow to manage and detach from hustle culturetips on apartment huntingmy favorites spots in the citysending you all so much love, xoxowatch this episode on youtubeLINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 86. life update, mental health check in, and a reality check of how perfectionism and anxiety have been in the driver’s seat a lot lately. i’ve been struggling to share, show up, and be vulnerable, but this episode is my step into that fear and doing it anyway. in this episode we chat through:moving out of nyc & where i’m goingthe complexity of wanting change but also wanting stabilityhow to redefine your valueshow to practice living in the grey areamaking change even when it feels uncomfortableknowing that life has different seasonsgrowth is a guarantee even if everything else is unknownsending my love as always, xoxoDare to Lead | List of ValuesWatch this episode on Youtube !LINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 85. Natalie Rose, therapist, body image coach & eating disorder expert is here today to share her advice and approach to healing your relationship with food and body. From experiencing her own struggles with her body image and relationship to food, to now being a certified therapist and community host helping thousands of people navigate their own healing and recovery, Natalie is an absoute joy to speak with. We touch on how to get to the root of disordered eating and body image, how to navigate relationships and friendships in recovery, how to take the first and hardest step, and some of her nonnegotiable for self care and self regulation.Work with Natalie RoseFollow Natalie on IG @wakeupandsmelltherosayListen to Wake Up with Natalie Rose on SpotifyLINKS & SOCIALS <3watch this episode on youtubeperfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 84. after an incredible 6 weeks in paris, I wanted to dedicate this episode to chat through a few lessons I learned in paris. I feel like I’ve grown so much this summer and a huge take away is that we don’t have all the answers, and that is ok!listen to Figuring Sh!t Out Ep #92: It’s ok to not know what’s next. Let it emerge.Watch this episode on YoutubeLINKS & SOCIALS <3IG @perfectlyimperfect.podYT @perfectly.imperfectpodcastIG @jenny.minneyYT @jennyminneySUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 83. this episode is for the creative and entrepreneurial, but also for those who prioritize balance, self care, and don’t want to subscribe to the endless hustle culture around us. today we sat down with Delia Burl, Founder of Tidewater Studio, to discuss her journey from working a corporate 9-5 in marketing to now running and owning her own branding and design studio. i love Delia’s balanced approach to work and she dropped so many gems of advice and tips for anyone out there wanting to take the leap and build something!follow delia in IG https://www.instagram.com/tidewater.studio/work with delia for all your branding needs: https://www.tidewaterstudio.co/Read "Imperfectly Said" on Substack with DeliaLINKS & SOCIALS <3watch this episode on youtubeperfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 82. (ep 58 rerun!) my life has changed since discovering solo dates and the power of doing things alone. like everything, it’s a journey that is far from linear, but today i wanted to chat about all the lessons i’ve learned and ways that learning to enjoy doing things alone has drastically improved my life and my mental health.improves your inner self talkboosts your confidenceenables you to get curious about your thoughts and feelingshelps you listen to your authentic selfhelps you recognize and stay true to your boundariesbuilds deeper trust within yourselfreminds yourself that you are not put on this earth to please those around you, you have to please yourself above allLINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 81. let’s chat through my 5 pieces of advice for making new friends, finding your people, and building community when in a new place or environment. this has been something i’ve been doing a lot of in the past couple years. after moving cities, leaving school, and solo traveling, building connections with others, and more importantly, building a deep connection with myself has been crucial to helping me make new friends, cultivate relationship and finding people that i align with. feeling lonely is a hard emotion to feel, but like every emotion, it passes and there are ways to help yourself through <3Watch this episode on YoutubeLINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 80. i got asked the question, “do you have any tips to slow down your pace of life?”, and i’m answering it here with 6 tips and practices that i’ve been using and learning in my life in the last year or so that have been crucial to being able to calm my nervous system, slow down my anxious thoughts, and get back in touch with myself. stick around to the end for a bonus tip 7! Watch this episode on youtubeLINKS & SOCIALS <3SUBMIT your QUs to the next “ASK JENNY”IG @jenny.minneyIG @perfectlyimperfect.podpurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through" <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 79. bonjour à tous! i’ve been in Paris for one week and want to catch you up on how it’s been going, what i’ve been doing, and some moments of growth i’ve experienced. this episode is a life update with a specific focus on some ways i’ve been reframing anxious thoughts and uncomfortable and embarrassing moments as i navigate living in a new city and learning a new language. i’m sending so much love as always, xoxo“How to Better Handle Embarrassing Moments” by Marcia Reynolds Psy.D."Why You Should Relish Embarrassment” by Ariela GittlenLISTEN TO EP 58: solo dates & the power of doing things alone (Apple)LISTEN TO EP 58: solo dates & the power of doing things alone (Spotify)LINKS & SOCIALS <3SUBMIT your QUs to the next “ASK JENNY”Watch this episode on YouTubeIG @jenny.minneyIG @perfectlyimperfect.podpurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through" <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 78. even if you don’t think you’re creative, every single one of us has a creative spark, it just needs to be given the space to shine. in today’s episode, we sit down with the wonderful Kayli Mylius, Founder of The Intentional Muse, and talk about how each of us can nurture our own creativity, tap into our creative flow, lead with authenticity, and how creativity is a cornerstone of entrepreneurship.Subscribe to The Intentional Muse (use code JENNYMUSE to get your first copy FREE): https://www.theintentionalmuse.com/shop/p/theintentionalmuseSubscribe to The Intentional Muse on Substack: https://kaylimylius.substack.com/Follow The Intentional Muse on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theintentionalmuse/Follow Kayli on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaylimylius/Read Kayli's interview on "The Imperfect Edit" SubstackLINKS & SOCIALS <3SUBMIT to the next ASK JENNY: https://forms.gle/gQMUqgbAABe8MucZAjenny's youtube channeljenny's instagramwatch this episode on youtubethe podcast instagrampurchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through" <3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 77. (episode 57 rerun!) you’re not perfect and life is not perfect and that is ok! today i wanted to challenge my perfectionism and talk about 14 things that are not perfect and that’s ok. this was a helpful reminder to me, so i hope it is to you!LINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 76. (episode 56 rerun!) you don’t have to make it your goal to be “skinny” just because other people are. in this episode i chat about the benefits i’ve experienced since letting go of this goal to be “skinny”, how much richer and happy life is without being consumed by your body image all the time, and i hope to remind you that just because other people or society says you need to look a certain way, doesn’t meant you have to. you are uniquely you, and you are beautiful!LINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 75. for anyone thinking about becoming a yoga teacher, opening a yoga studio, or starting your own business, this conversation is for you. meet my dear friend, yogi, and entrepreneur, Asia McCardle, Founder of ASIA Yoga NYC. Asia shares her journey to becoming a certified yoga teacher, the process of finding and renting a studio space, and ultimately starting her own business, her own yoga studio. If you are in NYC, definitely stop by and take a class with Asia and her wonderful teachers!Follow Asia Yoga on IG: https://www.instagram.com/asia.yoganycASIA Yoga NYC website: https://www.asiayoganyc.com/Email Asia: asia@asiayoganyc.comAsia’s book recommendation: “The Museum of Innocence” by Orhan PamukLINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 74. (episode 47 rerun!). join me in my summer of SELF LOVE. this episode covers 10 specific things you can do this summer or anytime of year to implement more self love and feel overall better in your mind & body. i know these are as much reminders to me as they are for you, we’re on this journey together. xoxo, jennyself love summer bucket list:hydratesunscreen & skincareclean out your closetget off your phonestart a creative projectwrite self love listsgo on a solo tripjournal / find healthy outletslearn a new skillfeel your feelingsLINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ep 73. here are a few lessons I’ve been learning about myself lately throughout the past 8 months of being back in therapy. I feel that I am in the thick of a healing and self discovery journey. While these kinds of journeys feel messy and complicated and uncertain at times, being able to have moments where we can reflect on what we've learned and notice our own growth, self awareness, and acceptance is huge. I hope this episode finds you well and helps you begin to accept yourself a bit more, inspire you to learn more about yourself, and ride the wave of the ups and downs that our minds may put us through.LINKS & SOCIALS <3perfectly imperfect instagramperfectly imperfect youtubejenny’s instagramjenny’s youtubeSUBMIT your questions to the next “ASK JENNY”purchase my gratitude & mental health journal "Grow Through"Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/perfectlyimperfectpodcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy