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Imperfect Love

Dr. Carla Marie Manly
Mental Health
Relationships
Self-Care
Anxiety
Emotional Intelligence
Parenting
Trauma
Mindfulness
Attachment Theory
Self-Esteem
Burnout
Boundaries
Self-Love
PTSD
Self-Awareness
Gaslighting
Connection
Communication Skills
Communication
Resilience

The messy road of life is difficult to navigate alone, and it’s often tough to figure out the next best step. Hosted by psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly, the Imperfect Love podcast sheds light on the complicated, sensitive problems that affect us all. Dr. Carla responds to listeners’ real-life questions with a mindfulness-based approach. She delivers quality, nourishing advice on find... more

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Recent Guests

JD Tremblay
Certified neuropath practitioner, ultra-endurance athlete, Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience at Hungry Warrior Academy
Hungry Warrior Academy
Episode: LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life
Bridget Todd
Award-winning creator, host, and producer; author of Love at First Prompt
Love at First Prompt / There Are No Girls on the Internet
Episode: The Truth About AI Friendship: Artificial Intimacy or Real Connection?
Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge
Leading expert in emotional and behavioral dysregulation; CALMS Dysregulation Protocol creator
The Dysregulated Kid
Episode: The Micro-Step Method: Gently Heal Stress, Trauma, & Dysregulation
Samalie Rivera
Nervous system regulation specialist, nurse, somatic coach, ADHD expert
Self-described ADHD and nervous system regulation consultant
Episode: Get Rooted and Restored! Steps to Create Inner Calm
Dr. Tara
Sexologist and professor of sexual communication
Cal State University (Professor of Sexual Communication)
Episode: Sex on Fire! Expert Strategies for Intimacy & Connection!
Blake D. Bauer
World-renowned teacher, speaker, and author of You Were Not Born to Suffer
Unconditional Self-Love (website: unconditionalselflove.com)
Episode: RESET YOUR LIFE: Healing Self-Doubt, Guilt, and Shame
Dr. Diana Stafford
Physician and functional medicine practitioner, known as the Detox Doc
Detox Doc (drstafford.com)
Episode: Detox Your BODY, Detox Your MIND: The Path to TRUE Wellness
Erin Pash
CEO and founder of Pash Company and Ellie Mental Health
Pash Company; Ellie Mental Health
Episode: Let Go of Perfectionism: SHINE with Self-Worth and Authenticity!
Annette Benedetti
Sex and intimacy coach, host of Talk Sex with Annette
Talk Sex with Annette
Episode: The Romance Wrecker: How Stress and Anxiety Ruin Your Sex Life

Host

Dr. Carla Marie Manly
Host of Imperfect Love; psychologist and relationship expert

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • Exceptional podcast & host

    Dr Manly is such a thoughtful person and her podcast has the nuance and depth that only a truly gifted therapist can convey. I would listen to any episode on any topic knowing I was going to learn something new, even being in the field for many years myself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kathrynjcook
    United States4 months ago
  • An Amazing Experience

    Dr. Manly is intelligent, professionally knowledgeable, very compassionate and an excellent host.

    And I was genuinely pleased and honored to be her guest.

    I highly recommend this very useful and informative podcast because, we are every one of us be it with ourselves or others, engaged in some form of imperfect love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Cochran
    United States8 months ago
  • A deeply thoughtful and generous host

    It was such a joy to be in conversation with Dr. Carla. She brings warmth, clarity, and a grounded presence to every interview. Her questions are insightful and spacious, and she creates a field where meaningful, heartfelt dialogue can unfold. A beautifully crafted podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leeann 999
    United States8 months ago
  • Important Information

    Dr. Carla and her guests are highly qualified professionals and the information they offer is outstanding. I learn so much listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iambeck1
    Canada10 months ago
  • Wonderful interviewer and podcast host

    It was such a pleasure working with Dr. Carla. She was warm, intelligent, insightful, and kind. Her show can help so many people. I highly recommend her podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ParentChildConnect
    United Statesa year ago

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LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life
Q: So how did you learn to move through fear and not stay stuck?
JD explains a framework centered on faith (belief in what's not seen), values before goals, and using painful experiences as catalysts to grow a stronger character and high-performance mindset.
LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life
Q: Can you tell our listeners what makes you, you?
JD describes himself as not inherently special but emphasizes courage and willingness to act despite fear, framing his identity around the capacity to overcome challenges and lead with purpose.
The Micro-Step Method: Gently Heal Stress, Trauma, & Dysregulation
Q: How do you address resistance or non-compliance in spouses or parents when trying to implement these practices?
Normalize the process, emphasize small, daily wins, and personalize the approach to fit each person's rhythm; avoid shaming and highlight gradual, sustainable shifts.
The Micro-Step Method: Gently Heal Stress, Trauma, & Dysregulation
Q: What is the first step you recommend when a family is dealing with chronic dysregulation?
Start with regulation itself; establish a baseline of nervous system calm through consistent practices, then layer in tools like breathwork, somatic techniques, and co-regulation as the system can tolerate them.
RESET YOUR LIFE: Healing Self-Doubt, Guilt, and Shame
Q: How can the listener begin to forgive herself for past actions and move forward?
Start with writing letters to those harmed to express accountability and the new understanding behind the actions; optionally write a letter to yourself with compassionate acknowledgment. Engage inner-child work to repair the sense of safety and worth, and shift identity from the mistake to the ongoing journey of growth, while reinforcing boundaries and honesty in relationships.

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Imperfect Love covers relationship dynamics, mental health, and personal growth through a mindfulness-based lens. Episodes frequently explore boundaries, attachment, trauma, parenting, dating realities, and tools for healthier communication, with guests ranging from clinicians and researchers to wellness authors and trauma specialists. A standout is the consistent emphasis on compassionate self-coaching, practical exercises, and stance that growth comes from embracing imperfection rather than pursuing perfection. The show often blends clinical insight with real-life questions, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners seeking better relationships, self-care, and resilience in daily life.

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Imperfect Love launched 3 years ago and published 156 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Bridget Todd
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4. Samalie Rivera
5. Dr. Tara
6. Blake D. Bauer
7. Dr. Diana Stafford
8. Erin Pash

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