Never Perfect
As a psychologist, I have a sacred opportunity to both teach and learn from my clients. It is my mission to bring honest, real life stories to the light in hopes that the listeners might grow from them and be as inspired by them as I am, because there is no better way to struggle than “together. As a psychologist, I am driven by curiosity to gain greater understanding of others, as we navigate our way through this “never perfect” life.
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Inspired by Women: Empowering Women with Brad Walsh
<p>At age 50, Brad Walsh felt like he had won the lottery when the winding roads of his life finally converged at one powerful intersection—his life’s purpose.</p> <p>As a young boy, Brad was deeply inspired by the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the two women who shaped his heart and worldview: his mother and grandmother. Their influence stayed with him throughout his life, even as his career took many unexpected turns.</p> <p>Brad began as a photographer focused on landscapes and architecture, traveling extensively for work before eventually landing in the corporate world. But a seem...
NASA Scientist to Monk: Is Your Achievement Drive Making You Sick? with Dr. Mamta Bhatt
<p>What happens when a world-class macromolecular scientist—who engineered innovations for NASA and the US Army—reaches the breaking point of burnout? You don’t just heal; you decode the biology of joy.</p> <p>In this powerhouse episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Mamta Bhatt, a scientist and executive consultant for J&J and Nike turned holistic wellness pioneer. After spending 20 years in a monastery, Dr. Bhatt synthesized her rigorous scientific background with ancient wisdom to create a revolutionary healing protocol to get herself well after years of being bedridden. Now she helps clients global...
Healing From the Inside Out: Natural and Complementary Approaches with Lawrence Ellyard
<p>What is “wellness,” really—and how do we know who’s credible in a world full of modalities, certifications, and strong opinions? </p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Beth sits down with Lawrence Ellyard, founder of the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) and the International Institute for Reiki Training, to explore what complementary care is (and isn’t), why healing doesn’t have to be medicine versus natural therapy, and how ethical standards help protect both practitioners and the people seeking care.</p> <p>Together, they dive into how environment, relationships, habits, mindset, and intention all play a role in heali...
Money and the Inner Work: Enneagram, Attachment Theory, and Healing Our Relationship With Finances with Doug Lynam
<p>What if we used money like a mirror in order to discover what your spending, saving, or your avoidance of financial matters reveals? What if the way you handle money isn’t about discipline or intelligence—but about what you learned growing up? </p> <p>In this episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Doug Lynam, TEDx speaker, author, former Marine, Benedictine monk, and now money manager. He's been featured in The New York Times, CNBC, Entrepreneur, and The Street. He's guided clients from Main Street to Hollywood and worked with businesses and faith communities across the count...
Against All Odds: Climbing Everest with One Lung and Finding Purpose When Life Feels Over with Sean Swarner
<p>What do you do when life tells you there’s no future left to plan for?</p> <p>In this powerful episode of Never Perfect, Dr. Beth sits down with Sean Swarner, a two-time terminal cancer survivor who was once given just days to live—and went on to redefine what’s possible. With one lung, Sean became the first cancer survivor to climb Mt Everest and the only person in history to climb the highest mountain on every continent and ski to both the North and South Poles.</p> <p>There’s a reason Sean was voted one of the 8...
Managing Expectations and Disappointment in College (and in Life): Life Struggles No One Talks About
<p>Why does college feel so much harder than you expected it to be?</p> <p>This episode is about the struggles associated with adjusting to college, but many of the themes are universal and apply to other life stages and transitions as well. </p> <p>Some of the biggest challenges in life involve managing expectations and dealing with disappointment. These challenges often come into play when you’re navigating unknowns and big milestones such as going to college, developing new relationships, getting a new job, and more.</p> <p>College can be one of the biggest transitions of your lif...
Navigating Relationship Differences: Competing Needs, Agendas and Personalities
<p>In this solo episode, Dr. Beth dives into a topic that touches every relationship we have—navigating differences, competing needs, and the tension between togetherness and independence. From dating to long-term marriage, friendships to family life, differences are inevitable—but how we think about them can make all the difference.</p> <p>Using real client conversations, personal reflections, and everyday examples, Dr. Beth explores questions we often avoid but desperately need to ask: How much do you expect your partner to fulfill you? How much independence do you need to feel like yourself? What happens when the traits you once...
When Keeping the Peace Hurts: Why Peacemakers Should Speak Up
<p>In this episode, Dr. Beth tackles a topic she’s deeply passionate about—but has taken time to approach thoughtfully: conflict avoidance and peacemaking. While peacemakers often value kindness, harmony, and sensitivity, avoiding hard conversations can quietly erode relationships over time.</p> <p>Using real client stories, personal insight, and research from experts like Drs. John and Julie Gottman, Beth explores why holding things in often leads to resentment, emotional shutdown, or explosive anger—and how “being nice” can actually be a disservice to both yourself and the people you love.</p> <p>This episode covers:</p> <p>What it really...
Everyday Differences, Compatibility, and Making Love Last with Dr. Carol Stoney
<p>Today Dr. Beth sits down again with relationship expert Dr. Carol Stoney to explore one of the most common phrases couples use to describe their relationship: “We’re just not compatible.” Instead of couples seeing their differences as signs of failure, they unpack what actually lies beneath that thought—discouragement, unmet connection, and the skills we never learned but desperately need in relationships. Together they dive into:</p> <p>Why compatibility isn’t about agreeing on everything</p> <p>What happens when life stress wears down the “insulation” of congratulation</p> <p>Practical habits that rebuild connection (eye contact, reassurance, w...
Getting Started Is the Hardest Part: ADHD-Friendly Tools to Beat Procrastination
<p>Why is it so hard to start the things we know we need to do? </p> <p>In this quick, solo, and spontaneous episode, Dr. Beth shares practical ADHD-friendly strategies to break through procrastination without shaming yourself or waiting for perfect motivation. Using real-life examples from her own school days and a recent session with a late-twenties client, she talks about why big-picture thinkers with ADHD struggle to break tasks into small steps, how perfectionism fuels putting things off, and why “all-or-nothing” workouts and work plans backfire.</p> <p>You’ll hear simple and helpful strategies such as:</p> <p>Crea...
