The Radical Imperfectionist

By Holly Ann Kasper

Moving from resistance to acceptance, embracing our lives so that we can grow into the people we are meant to be and empower others to live life completely. This is the purpose of this podcast. Life is a journey and we all struggle; you are not alone. This is a space where I want to encourage you so that you can fully accept yourself and live the best life possible. We are enough in our beautiful imperfection and always have been. Let’s move into this world with a radical acceptance of the truth of who we are and venture forward courageously!

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Feb 17, 202118:42

My Priority to BE a Priority (ME) 🙌🏻

This episode is about my struggle, with the shuffling of my life, to keep some habits in place that I need. It’s about letting go more and starting again now. Several weeks ago I was a speaker on The Fiercely Resilient Women’s Health and Wellness Summit as well. Go check it out: www.fiercelyresilient.com Also, join me in doing a 100 day Gong; I’ll share more very soon! Or send me an email about your experience with this challenge?!? More soon! Email me TheRadicalImperfectionist@gmail.com or check out TheRadicalImperfectionist.com

Jun 03, 202013:45

I’m so sorry George Floyd and my fellow Humans

As a human living in a radically imperfect world, I share from my heart my feelings at this time. A week late as I learned late about what had happened, and yet I must share. My heart is with you all ❤️❤️❤️

Jun 02, 202005:53

Can we talk about Something Else PLEASE 🤪

Today, I want to shift our attention to what we can control. Let’s dig into emotions, particularly happiness. Here we talk about the work of Byron Katie and Brooke Castillo and others, as we understand what “thought work” even means, and how to find power on the inside (where we can feel so helpless and overwhelmed). This is meant to empower you and bring peace, and I hope it does my friends, because our mental state matters now more than ever. It affects how we show up in the world, and the impact we can and will make depends on the thoughts that we allow to tell our story.

Apr 24, 202031:21

Amidst it all ❤️ You Still Matter

In this episode of the podcast, I want to tell you that your thoughts are not “you” and that we are all experiencing the current circumstances differently. Our minds are faced with a lot of uncertainty and more than ever before, our mental health matters. You matter. And the things we were struggling with before feel even more in our faces as we are participating in social isolation and attempting to find our footing. Today I hope to encourage you and to reinforce why I’m here. I want to give you a couple of tips but also just to remind you that you are a human with a human mind and to give yourself grace. I hope this finds you well and gives you peace today and know that I am praying for you and sending my love into the world. You are not alone, even if it feels that way. Go to TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources ❤️

Apr 11, 202028:44

🌀 Anxiety HELP NOW‼️ COVID-19

I think we all are on overload with what’s going on. We want to be safe, we want to help, we are juggling a whole new set of obstacles as a result of taking action alongside thoughts that just produce fear after fear. In Today’s episode I am sharing with you what I’m doing. This message is to give you some peace and calm right now, especially for those of you that struggled with anxiety’ before any global emergency began. I’m here for you. Please share this with any mamas out there who are struggling in this area. We are in this together. You can Find more resources and contact me at TheRadicalImperfectionist.com.

Mar 21, 202023:27

Aligning Thoughts with Desires 🧠

It is uncomfortable to find yourself wrestling with competing thoughts/beliefs, emotions and actions. As humans, we all struggle with cognitive dissonance, but just becoming aware of this predicament as the very human occurrence that it is releases a lot of the power in this mental struggle that we face. In this episode we talk about Cognitive Dissonance; What it is, how it is pretty rough for perfectionists and some steps in moving through it toward the life we want, and to enjoying the life we are in. You can head over to theradicalimperfectionist.com for more resources and to send me a message ❤️❤️❤️ Text the word “Imperfect” to the number 228-28 to receive the RE-Write Your Story Worksheet as a gift from me to you and to stay up to date on all the good stuff. Enjoy and have a wonderful day!

Feb 28, 202023:32

🧐 Decisions & Your Thinking

This episode is about something I’ve been focusing on for the past several weeks. It’s something all of us struggle with as perfectionists and is a must listen if you are working toward freedom and growth. DECISIONS... this topic I take from a different angle because it is talked about a lot from the outside in, as though it is separate from what’s going on in our minds, but that’s not true. When we have decisions (small and large) looming over our heads, our energy is zapped and we have less to give to our lives and our loved ones; to pour into our goals and to honor ourselves with previously made decisions. Here I talk about what I’ve been working on and some helpful shifts in thinking. Subscribe on your platform and share with those who you know would benefit. Thank you for joining me sunshine. Also, You can check out TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources and to keep updated on future happenings. Have a wonderful week

Feb 14, 202032:05

🤯 Questions to change your life 🤯

In this episode I talk about how our brains are always asking and answering questions; it’s how our brains are making sense of our circumstances and giving everything meaning. This is the essence of thoughts.... And harnessing the power of these questions in your life works with your brain to change your life by changing the focus of your thoughts on purpose and through human psychology. This episode is powerful and is a must for the life of any Radical Imperfectionist. Listen, subscribe and share this message with anybody that would benefit from this message. Send me a message on IG or at theradicalimperfectionist.com/contact-us/ I can’t wait to hear from you! Have a wonderful day ❤️❤️❤️

Feb 02, 202026:23

Desire Masked As Complaints

In this episode we talk about how complaints happen when we give a voice to our inner critic. We talk about a new way to look at it that can immediately take us out of the dialogue that is spiraling us negatively, and change our thought patterns with simple tools. We all want something and when we are stuck in unhelpful stories we can’t see the desire. Let’s work to uncover what we want and need and come from a place of curiosity, gratitude and admiration so we can actually grow and learn and lead the life we want. Send me a message at TheRadicalImperfectionist.com/contact-us or on Instagram. You can also check out The Radical Imperfectionist on YouTube for some helpful videos and tools. Workbook coming in 2020! Enjoy 😉

Jan 17, 202020:42

Powerful: 🙌🏻 THOUGHTS are NOT Emotions

In this episode we talk about how people often confuse thoughts with emotions. This confusion can make the idea of honoring emotions confusing and unhelpful (because we don’t want to honor unhelpful thoughts even though the resulting feeling is valid). Not all thoughts are truth and this clarity can really help in figuring out how to actually change your life where it matters, right where you live it. Enjoy!

Jan 11, 202017:36

Less Stress In the New Year 😎

The new year often means more pressure to do the things we think will make us “better”. This attempt to fix ourselves often comes from fear motivations... we think we aren’t enough and we are finally going to change that. But since our action comes from our emotion, which comes from our thoughts; a root of unworthiness will never produce a more satisfying life. Join me as I discuss letting go of more this year and assessing your motivating beliefs so that you can find the joy and peace in YOUR life being who YOU are, right now. Subscribe and share this episode with anybody who needs this message.

Dec 31, 201922:58

Walk with Holly - Accept, Surrender, Let Go & EMBRACE

Getting sick this week caused a change of my plans, so today we will try something a little different with this episode. The audio quality isn’t as great but I hope you join me on my walk and dialogue with me on this topic today. Take a quick walk with me as we discuss the idea of progressing from clinging, to acceptance and finally embracing the circumstances we can’t control! Enjoy

Dec 21, 201909:35

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Dec 11, 201900:60

🔥Successful Resolutions 2020 🔥

In this episode, I discuss how to sustain real change... this is about how it doesn’t begin with our behaviors; behaviors are a symptom of our thoughts. You see happiness doesn’t begin with our circumstances either... it all begins on the thoughts in our mind. The stories we tell. If you want to find success with your resolutions, join me, and share with anybody that will find this helpful. Enjoy!

Dec 07, 201921:11

❤️ 10 tips for Thought Work going into the Holiday Season 🎁

Hello My Friends!!! 2020 is almost here. The holiday season can feel like we find ourselves on a treadmill going fast... one that we never remembered choosing to step on... but we don’t have to be taken along for the ride. This season, I am sharing some tips that I’m arming myself with going into the season so that I can make space for what matters and remain in the drivers seat as much as possible when it comes to my headspace. I will be taking some much needed time off this week to connect with my incredible husband as we celebrate 10 years of marriage, and am incredibly excited. I hope that this more brief episode still fills you up and inspires you and that you too find time to connect with loved ones and reflect on what matters the most. Have an incredible week my friends and enjoy!

Nov 20, 201923:48

Peace with Being WRONG

Today I explore the idea of being wrong, jumping off from last week’s episode on giving ourselves permission... let’s give ourselves permission to grow. Enjoy!

Nov 13, 201926:36

Give Yourself PERMISSION❤️

In this episode, we unpack the need to give ourself permission; we discuss how it in essence forms a bridge from our dreams right through the fear into a radically imperfect beautiful life of freedom that we all want. Enjoy!

Nov 04, 201932:31

REPUBLISHED - Find and Hold Your Shape - Its Ok Not To Be Liked By Everyone

This is from way back in June. I am working on my workbook including much of what is included here and pulled it down... enjoy :) Today we dig in deep beneath the layers of other people’s opinions to what we allow it to mean inside ourselves when other people don’t like us. We talk about perfectionism and it’s role in this cycle. It’s a long one but at the core of this work. Enjoy!

Oct 28, 201946:16

Ignorance Awareness

In this episode I talk about the connection between ignorance and wisdom and how it’s the awareness of our constant unfolding of ignorance that frees us from the binding of that ignorance. I talk about how wisdom has to do with understanding what we know and that we mostly don’t know, and that we only suffer at the hands of ignorance when we point the finger and refuse to acknowledge that we are all ignorant. As perfectionists, we are trapped in ignorance that produces fear and shame. Let’s stop using this to slander others and start using this to understand ourselves and extend compassion to our former selves and the rest of the world. Enjoy!

Oct 21, 201933:57

You Won’t Always Feel It

In this episode we discuss how emotions are a physical reaction to our thoughts... they are a signal, alerting us of what is going on in our internal world; of which thoughts we are believing or that our actions are not aligned with what we are trying to believe. Tap into the power of your emotions without letting them intimidate you and run your life! Enjoy my friends.

Oct 14, 201930:21

Let Yourself Go!!!

Society tells you not to let yourself go. I call BS. In this episode I talk about how the idea of not letting ourselves go represents a great truth; this is the fact that so many of us hold ourselves captive to the ideas of others. You are enough and don’t need to comply. Free yourself from expectations of others and society and learn to really embrace yourself. I hope you enjoy!

Sep 30, 201923:42

Trading Perfectionism for Resilience

Resilience is critical for a life of happiness and fulfillment. It is not about surviving but about thriving. It has a lot to do with our perception at the core and it is a habit, a muscle to be worked and built. Struggle, stress, frustration, fear and failure are not BAD. Join me as I talk about the profound shifts I’m making in my perception so that I can live my imperfect life more joyfully and fully. Enjoy!

Sep 15, 201922:18

Quick Update to the R.I. Vision!!!

It’s been six months since the launch of The Radical Imperfectionist Podcast, IG account, Website and so on, and I am celebrating doing my happy dance... this episode is not a normal episode, just an update. Please send me a message on Instagram or an email at theradicalimperfectionist@gmail.com to share what would help you the most on your journey to embracing yourself and growing more into who that is. Or, if you have any ideas I would love to hear them. I’m so grateful for you and for this community we are building. I have great visions for the future and am taking steps to make it happen. Have a wonderful day!

Sep 14, 201903:59

Holding Space for My Life in My Life

This week I am sharing what’s been going on with me and how much I realize that I need to reduce the clutter of my world; those things that clutter my time and energy and mind, so that I can focus on what is important. I realize I was getting wrapped up in trying to do too much and in expectations that were making me feel like I was constantly failing. I talk about holding space and some areas I am going to focus on to making shifts in my life. I hope this resonates with you and is helpful. Have a great day!

Sep 05, 201922:56

Scars and Grief... Acceptance and Growth

This week we talk about emotional scars and I share what I’m working to heal this week. Real growth comes with accepting the pain as well and feeling it. It’s hard but it’s real and it’s where we will find what we need to become who we are underneath it all. Enjoy!

Aug 22, 201931:31

Humility is NOT about Shame - it’s About Being REAL and being FREE

In this episode, we talk about believing the lies about the concept of humility. We talk about how this impacts our lives and what real humility looks like and how amazing it can be. It’s a way of being and thinking that ripples throughout our lives. It is a mindset that transforms our lives. I have been working on this, and will keep working on letting go and embracing more and more about my imperfection, while I own my “stuff” and seek growth. I hope you’ll join me today in wrestling with these ideas. Enjoy!

Aug 15, 201926:17

Thought Work about the Mass Shootings and the Fear Train

This week I think it’s important to discuss how easy it is to be trapped in fear when things like the recent Mass shootings and other events happen. It’s a struggle for me as well, but we do have a choice. Enjoy!

Aug 08, 201926:48

Conversation Hangover

This week we will talk about how ruminating over and obsessing over conversations holds us back, oppresses us and keeps us trapped in the past. When we do this we feel helpless and hopeless and utterly powerless. I hope you find this helpful. Enjoy!

Aug 01, 201919:58

All-or-Nothing And Black-and-White Thinking

In this episode I’m exploring how all-or-nothing thinking impacts our lives. We talk about how it holds us back from growth and in relationships. We talk about some ways I practice work in this area and I hope you find this incredibly helpful. Enjoy!

Jul 25, 201924:24

We Hear What We Want To

In this episode we talk about how our brains take in evidence to enforce what they already believe and how we can harness this and own our choice. We talk about using visualization, curiosity and reflection on where we are easily offended to gain freedom and power in our lives. Enjoy!

Jul 15, 201933:55

Identity and Thought Food

In this area we unpack the idea of getting to know yourself from a new angle, inspecting how we can cling to ideas of who we are as a limiting identity. We talk about how to nourish our thoughts with good food and we go deep. I am grateful to be sharing in this journey with you and hope you enjoy!

You may also visit my website TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources or check out the Essay version of this episode HERE.

Jul 11, 201927:21

The Overwhelm Of Saving The World

In this episode, I discuss the crushing power of feeling responsible for all of the worlds problems. We go into how we are not meant to know all of it all of the time and how helpless it feels when the influx is never ceasing. You were not meant to do it all. Let go and lean into your life, responding to what’s before you with love and gratitude. You are enough. Enjoy!

Jul 08, 201934:55

A Radical Shift in the Idea of Judgement and Embracing Yourself

In this episode, I share my experiences with judgement and how debilitating the pervasive mindsets can be. I share some pivotal paradigm shifts around this idea and a few practical tips on how you can start implementing the shift toward embracing yourself and freedom in your every day life.
For more resources or to view the written version of this episode you can visit TheRadicalImperfectionist.com or click HERE.

Jun 19, 201927:20

Drowning In the Past and The Future

In this episode we talk about how we are all jerks, how we need grace and how nothing is really personal. We talk about how the present moment is our greatest gift and it constantly being stolen from us as we pursue an illusion of joy... all while joy is in our very midst, if only we can live here and now. Enjoy!

Jun 18, 201935:35

Rhythms, Road Blocks and Rest

In this episode we will talk about how important it is to make a distinction between ambition and not listening to your physical body. We talk about teaming up with your body to go farther, rather than creating a battle with the very vessel that makes it all possible. Enjoy!

Jun 15, 201931:40

Wisdom and Not Knowing

In this episode I’ll talk about the idea of feeling lost; of not having to know it all, and the endless pursuit of knowledge. I talk about how important it is to respect the ideas we have before us and accept that which is outside of our control. I hope you enjoy!

You may also visit my website TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources or to skim the written version of this episode HERE.

Jun 06, 201927:04

Your Internal Bully

In this episode I will talk about how imposter syndrome has manifested in my life and how it has impacted my actions. I’ll talk about the concept of confident humility and share some strategies that I use to help to stand up to the bully inside and embrace the blessings of this beautiful life. Enjoy!

You may also visit my website TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources or check out the Essay version of this episode HERE.

May 31, 201921:45

Shame vs Accountability

In this episode I open up about a story that has had a lot of power in my life. A part of my journey that, because I had not rewritten the narrative, had a powerful pull of shame in my life. I talk a little about the difference between taking responsibility for our actions and tormenting ourselves with shame. How our actions are not where our value lies and I recap a mini version of rewriting our story. I hope you find help and encouragement in this episode. Have a wonderful day!

You may also visit my website TheRadicalImperfectionist.com for more resources or check out the Essay version of this episode HERE.

May 20, 201929:43

Becoming Your Body’s Ally

Your body was beautiful from the moment it was born. What if you digested the idea that we all have been drank the tea of lies causing body shame, but that we can become aware of the lies and we do have a choice? What if you untied with your body to enjoy your life fully? We will begin to unpack this in this episode. Enjoy!

If you would like to check out my website for resources and my blog, you may click HERE or go to theradicalimperfectionist.com!

May 07, 201925:18

How Authentic Connection Disarms the Lies

In this episode we dive into the importance of authentic relationships. As the author Ben Boss said in his Book about Dyslexia, “Ironically, community is the antidote to shame.” Let’s talk about shame and vulnerability and how important it is to take time to find your tribe and put forth effort to be vulnerable. Enjoy!

You can also visit my website for the written version of this episode and other resources as well, by clicking HERE or visiting TheRadicalImperfectionist.com. Have a wonderful day!

May 03, 201930:32

Know Thyself and Become Your Own Superhero

In this episode we explore the value of getting to know our core selves in order to see both our strengths and weaknesses as valuable, and releasing us from being stuck so we can find liberation and growth with our own individual traits.