Imperfect Humans: Recent Episodes
Kelsee & Melissa
Welcome to Imperfect Humans, a podcast where hosts Kelsee Luttgens and Melissa Shadoin have real conversations about eating disorder recovery and lifestyle content. As two self-proclaimed perfectionists, we know how hard life can be to navigate when you want to always do the right thing and how paralyzing the fear of failure can be for so many people. Tune in to hear eye-opening and honest conversations surrounding a variety of life topics, including: coping with fear of failure, how to embrace imperfection (don't worry, we are both still learning this one), the difficult experiences of eating disorder recovery, challenging the stories we tell ourselves, and so much more. We are two friends still learning to navigate the world. Our goal is to meet every listener where they are at and to leave you feeling seen. So join us as we all continue to grow on this imperfect journey called life.
Join hosts Kelsee and Melissa this week as they dive deep into how they have found vulnerability in social media. They touch on the impact it has had in their lives including their recovery and how they keep their intentions in mind when sharing. Melissa walks us through her TikTok journey and how she has found connections with people through her honest and funny videos. And to close, Kelsee and Melissa talk about their involvement with ED awareness nonprofit organizations such as ProjectHEAL and ANAD, and how this has been crucial for them in not only in recovery AND continuing to share their stories.
Give to ProjectHEAL to celebrate their 14th birthday through Melissa's fundraiser:
https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/3643102
Find a FREE ANAD Support Group here:
https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
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Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
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Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, Melissa and Kelsee dispel some common myths about meal plans and seeing a dietitian. They share their personal experiences with both and validate that the fear IS real, all with their signature dose of humor and laughter. Join them on this journey of challenging the fears that get in the way of living your authentic self.
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissahttps://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, join Melissa and Kelsee as they discuss their views on the subject of full recovery from eating disorders. Have a topic you'd like covered? Send an email or DM :)
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Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
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Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, Melissa and Kelsee discuss how body image is NOT about the body and IS about the body. Tune in to hear their thoughts on all things body image. If you have a story or topic you'd like covered, send us a DM or email :)
A big thank you to our friend Becca! Find Becca on IG @my.joyful.realityhttps://instagram.com/my.joyful.reality
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
So many of these moments don’t get captured 🎙😂
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Melissa and Kelsee have a VERY candid chat about the eating disorder recovery community, toxic positivity, and recovery burnout. They are here to say the things that many may think and never want to say. Just call them unhinged at this point. Tune in to hear their eye-opening and unfiltered discussion that’s filled with lots of laughter. Don't worry, they do also talk about some of the good things, just a good reminder of dialectal thinking. Let us know what you agree OR disagree on from our discussion. Have a topic or story you want covered? Send a DM or email :)
YouTube channel reference: Megsy Recovery https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCey1WBhNthBx0vDy-pHe9uw
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Melissa and Kelsee discuss how dialectical thinking and the use of the word “AND” have helped them in their recoveries and in life. They go off on a few tangents – in case you were ever wondering what their real life conversations are like...this episode is filled with laughter and vulnerability. Have any stories or topics you would like covered? Send a DM or email :)
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Something many people who are in eating disorder recovery struggle with as they move forward in their recovery is their bodies changing. Kelsee and Melissa have a candid conversation about their experience going through body changes while being in recovery, as well validating just how hard it is to let go of old clothes and pushing one outside of their comfort zone to find clothes that fit their recovery body. It’s not an easy feat and can be triggering to anyone struggling. Know that you are not alone in this and many struggle with getting new clothes. This episode is a must-listen for those who are just starting recovery, struggling with their body image, and loved ones caring for those who are going through recovery.
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Melissa and Kelsee share tips on how to be a healthier and more effective perfectionist. They walk you through the acronym, PERFECT, from the book, Better Than Perfect, by Dr. Lombardo.Think of this episode as a Part 2 to our episode 2, “No Episode Title for Perfectionism Will Ever Be Good Enough.” While these episodes can stand alone, we recommend listening to episode 2 first where we walk you through the core components of perfectionism.
Book Reference:
Lombardo, E. (2014). Better Than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love. Seal Press.
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Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissahttps://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissaFind Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
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TW: eating disorders. We will not be discussing specific numbers or behaviors in detail. We will be sharing personal experiences with our own eating disorders. We want you to remain as safe as possible and if you are sensitive to this topic, we advise skipping this episode. We want everyone to remain healthy and protect their recovery as much as possible.
On this episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Kelsee and Melissa start to bring awareness to eating disorders and their prevalence. February 21st-27th marks #NEDAWeek (National Eating Disorders Awareness Week) with the theme this year being See the Change, Be the Change - the conversation centers around how the view and treatment of eating disorders has changed over the past 2 decades AND bringing recognition to how far we still have to go in supporting and treating those with eating disorders.
If you or you know someone who struggles with an eating disorder, there is help:
ANAD Helpline: 1 (888)-375-7767
ANAD Support Groups: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
MEEDA (Middle East Eating Disorders Association): https://meeda.me/Get-support.html
Butterfly Foundation (Australia) Helpline: 1800 33 4673
Butterfly Foundation - find providers and support groups: https://butterfly.org.au/where-do-i-start/
BEAT Eating Disorders (UK) Helplines: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/
If you have trouble accessing treatment for an eating disorder, ProjectHEAL is a great place to start to find affordable treatment options: https://www.theprojectheal.org/
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa
https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wine
Email us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In this episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Melissa and Kelsee walk you through the core components of perfectionism, analyze healthy perfectionism versus unhealthy perfectionism, and vulnerably share their own personal struggles with unhealthy perfectionism - all with a healthy dose of laughter. Have any topics or stories you would like to have covered or shared? Send a DM or email!
Find us on Instagram: @imperfecthumans.podcast https://instagram.com/imperfecthumans.podcast
Find Melissa on TikTok & instagram: @imperfectlymelissa https://tiktok.com/@imperfectlymelissa https://instagram.com/imperfectlymelissa
Find Kelsee on instagram: @kelsee.loves.wine https://instagram.com/kelsee.loves.wineEmail us your thoughts and/or stories: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Our website: https://www.imperfecthumanspodcast.com
In the inaugural episode of Imperfect Humans, hosts Melissa and Kelsee awkwardly and authentically walk you through who they are, how they became best friends, and what inspired them to start a podcast together. Some may call it a #hotmess and yet, you still get to know these humans for who they are. The podcast episodes will cover a range of topics from mental health awareness, perfectionism, being a human trying to live authentically, eating disorder recovery, wine education, and much more! Have any topics or stories you would like to have covered or shared? Send a DM or email!
IG: @imperfecthumans.podcast
Email: info@imperfecthumanspodcast.com
Melissa’s IG and TikTok: @imperfectlymelissa
Kelsee’s IG: @kelsee.loves.wine