The Problem With Perfect

Robin May and Denise Bickel
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If perfection is an illusion, why are so many of us chasing it? We live in a world that is constantly telling us we need to be it all and have it all to be worthy. It leads us to hide our imperfections and overcompensate our strengths - and leaves us exhausted. Join hosts Robin May and Denise Bickel for meaningful, cross-generational conversations that will leave you uplifted and encouraged about a future freed from the problem with perfect.

  1. VOR 1 TAG

    Digital Detox: How to Overcome Our Smartphone and Social Media Addiction Encore

    Back by popular demand. This episode is our most downloaded one ever! The content is so relevant and important, we're re-releasing it. Today we’re diving into a topic that touches nearly everyone’s lives: the time we spend on social media and our smartphones. In this episode, we explore how the hours we spend scrolling, liking, and tweeting are not just fleeting moments but can be significant in shaping our daily lives and overall well-being. We’ll start by breaking down the problem—why social media and smartphone usage have become such dominant forces in our lives and the subtle ways they might be undermining our productivity, mental health, and personal relationships.  But don’t worry, it’s not all doom and gloom! We also discuss practical strategies and actionable steps to reclaim your time and find a healthier balance. Whether you’re looking to cut down on screen time or just curious about how to better manage your digital habits, this episode is packed with tips and insights that you can start using today. So grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and let’s get started on taking back control from our screens. Show notes:  How Much Time Does The Average Person Spend on Social Media? www.medium.com. Time Spent on Social Media Graphics: https://twicsy.com/blog/time-spent-on-social-media. Helpful tips: To limit screen time on an iPhone, you can use the Screen Time feature to set limits and restrictions for your device or for a child's device: Open SettingsTap Screen TimeSelect a category to set limits and restrictions  Here are some of the categories you can use: App Limits: Set time limits for appsDowntime: Schedule time away from the screenCommunication Limits: Set limits based on your contactsAlways Allowed: Choose apps you want at all timesContent & Privacy Restrictions: Block inappropriate content You can also limit your time on individual websites by: Swiping down to the bottom of the categories list and tapping WebsitesChoosing Add WebsiteEntering the URL for any websites you want to limitSetting the amount of time you are allowed to use the selected websites You can also set a screen timeout by: Opening the Settings appScrolling down and selecting the Display & Brightness optionScrolling down again and choosing Auto Lock

    49 Min.

  2. 7. APR.

    What If The Problem Is Not Them: The Hard Truth About What Triggers Us

    What if the things that frustrate us most are actually pointing us back to ourself? In this episode, we continue the journey through the Niyamas by exploring Svadhyaya: the practice of self-study, reflection, and honest introspection. After a month of sitting in the refining fire of Tapas, this conversation invites a softer, yet equally courageous step inward. Together, we unpack what it really means to observe rather than judge ourselves—learning to examine our thoughts, reactions, and patterns with curiosity instead of criticism. Because the truth is, so much of what we see in others is often a mirror of what already lives within us. This episode is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and gently ask: What is this moment trying to show me about myself? If you’ve ever struggled with judgment, comparison, or feeling stuck in the same patterns, this conversation will meet you with both truth and grace.

    59 Min.

  3. 24. MÄRZ

    The Lies Women Believe About Strength and Size with Bridget Lolli

    What happens when a strong, healthy woman is still labeled “overweight”? In this powerful and honest conversation, Robin sits down with her longtime friend Bridget Lolli, a wellness professional, strength athlete, and advocate for redefining health, to unpack the moment that sparked a deeper conversation about body image, BMI, and the messages women receive about their bodies. After being labeled “overweight” in a medical chart based solely on BMI, Bridget began asking a bigger question: Are we actually measuring health, or just weight? Together, they explore:  Why BMI is an outdated and often misleading measure of health  The cultural pressure for women to be “strong", but still small  How strength training can improve metabolism, longevity, and injury prevention  The impact of body image messaging on girls and young athletes  Why female athletes often underfuel and fear building muscle  How to advocate for yourself in medical settings  And how to redefine health in a way that honors both body and purpose This episode is especially meaningful for:  ✔️ Women navigating midlife body changes  ✔️ Anyone frustrated with the scale or BMI labels  ✔️ Moms and granddaughters raising daughters in today’s body image culture  ✔️ Women of faith seeking freedom from body perfection  Health is not a number. Strength is not a problem. And your body is not something to shrink. If you’ve ever felt like your body didn’t “fit” the standard and need to be reminded that you are fearfully and wonderfully made, this conversation is for you. Special Guest: Bridget Lolli is a public health professional, Certified Health Education Specialist, and School Wellness Coordinator for Columbia Public Schools with academic training in Nutritional Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health. She also holds a CrossFit Level I and Precision Nutrition coaching certificates, with over a decade of strength training experience. Bridget is passionate about redefining how we measure health by challenging outdated metrics like BMI and advocating for more accurate indicators such as muscle mass, physical performance, and metabolic health. Her perspective is shaped not only by her professional background but also by her lived experience as a strength athlete navigating injury, recovery, and weight bias within healthcare. Through her work in school wellness, youth athletics, and fitness, she focuses on helping adults and young athletes understand that health is not defined by thinness, but by strength, function, and resilience. Her recent social media post on muscle bias has sparked conversations about weight stigma, particularly its impact on women and youth athletes. Bridget is also the co-host of the podcast The Crooked Compass.  https://www.youtube.com/@crookedcompasspod

    1 Std. 4 Min.

  4. 10. MÄRZ

    When Life Turns Up the Heat

    What if the very things we try to avoid in life- the discomfort, the struggle, the seasons that feel too heavy- are actually the moments shaping who we are becoming? In this episode, we explore Tapas, the third Niyama in yogic philosophy. Often translated as “heat” or self-discipline, Tapas invites us to stay present in life’s refining fires rather than running from them. It’s the courage to sit with discomfort long enough to discover the transformation waiting on the other side   Together we discuss: Why discipline isn’t about punishment, but about strength of characterHow crises can either break us down or break us openThe role discomfort plays in spiritual and personal growthHow faith, perseverance, and even ordinary challenges can shape us in powerful waysJoin us as we consider that the greatest growth might happen when we choose not to escape the fire, but trust it  instead.

    47 Min.

  5. 24. FEB.

    When Silence No Longer Feels Faithful With Ashely Gross Minor

    Some conversations don’t start with answers. They start with a shift you didn’t see coming. In this episode, Robin sits down with Ashley Gross Minor for a deeply personal and honest conversation about what happens when something that once felt foundational and sacred begins to feel messy and complicated. Ashley spent more than a decade immersed in what many call the “K-World” of Kanakuk Ministries. She was a camper, leader, mentor, and believer whose faith was shaped in that space. But recently, something changed. After engaging with a widely circulated conversation featuring Elizabeth Carlock Phillips on The Shawn Ryan Show, Ashley found herself wrestling with questions she could no longer ignore. This episode isn’t about proving facts or revisiting headlines. It’s about what happens internally when new information collides with long-held trust. It’s about the tension of holding both gratitude and grief. Of reconciling meaningful spiritual experiences with difficult realities. Of deciding what responsibility looks like when silence no longer feels right. This conversation may challenge you. It may resonate with you. It may simply invite you to reflect more deeply. (Listener discretion is advised as we discuss sensitive issues related to child sexual abuse.) Special Guest: Ashley Gross Minor Ashley Gross Minor is a wife, mom, and business owner whose life has been deeply impacted by her experiences with Kanakuk Ministries. In fact, she spent more than fourteen years deeply embedded in what many refer to as the Kanakuk “K-World.”  She was a camper. A staff member. A recruiter. A graduate of the Institute. A KLIFE director. A leader. A mentor. She sent children she loves to camp. She gave her life to Christ there at twelve years old. For most of her life, this wasn’t just a camp. It was a spiritual home. But recently, Ashley listened to a three-plus- hour conversation between Elizabeth Carlock Phillips and Shawn Ryan on The Shawn Ryan Show. This conversation deeply impacted her understanding of what has unfolded over decades within the organization. She joins Robin on this episode to discuss her personal experiences at Kanakuk and why she can no longer remain silent. Show Notes: The Shawn Ryan Show: Elizabeth Phllips- Camp Kanakuk: Exposing One of hte World's Largest Summer Camps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQriYkW8KQ Website Ashely mentions: https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/ Sexual Abuse Resources for the Columbia, MO area: True North of Columbia (formerly Rape & Abuse Crisis Service / RACS) 24/7 crisis line: 573-875-1370 or 800-548-2480Services: confidential counseling, advocacy, support groups, legal/hospital accompanimentServes Boone County and surrounding areasServices are free or low-cost for survivors. SNAP – Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests Hotline: 1-877-SNAP-HEALS (1-877-762-7432)Peer support, advocacy, and referrals to therapists familiar with clergy abuse. The Hope of Survivors National organization focused specifically on clergy sexual abuse and spiritual abuse recovery. These organizations are especially helpful when you want a clinician who understands spiritual betrayal, faith injury, or church dynamics. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) 24/7 hotline: 800-656-HOPEOnline chat and local provider referrals nationwide. Missouri Coalition / State Sexual Violence Network Helps connect you to community rape crisis centers and trauma therapists across Missouri.

    1 Std. 4 Min.

  6. 10. FEB.

    The Practice of Contentment (and Why It’s So Hard)

    What if contentment isn’t something we chase, but something we practice? In this episode, Robin and Denise continue their journey through the Yamas and Niyamas, arriving at the second Niyama: Santosha, which is the practice of deep, inner contentment. Together, they explore what it means to find peace in the present moment, regardless of external circumstances, and why our constant striving for “what’s next” may be keeping us from fully living now. Through personal stories, practical reflections, breathwork, gratitude, and both biblical and scientific insight, this conversation invites you to pause, let joy linger, and consider the paradox of non-seeking. If you’re tired of waiting for life to finally feel good, or realizing you might be wishing it away, this episode offers a gentle, grounding reminder: contentment begins within. Show Notes: The Yamas and Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

    55 Min.

  7. 27. JAN.

    When Faith Shifts: A Journey from Evangelical Church to the LDS Church With Kathy Hahn

    What happens when long-held faith begins to raise deeper questions? In today’s episode, I’m joined by my longtime friend Kathy Hahn. Over nearly twenty years of friendship, I’ve watched Kathy live out her faith sincerely while also wrestling honestly with complex theological questions. A little more than two years ago, Kathy made the decision to join The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she and her husband have since been baptized and are now actively serving. In this thoughtful conversation, we explore what led her to the LDS Church, how she has reconciled theological differences with her former beliefs, and what it means to follow conviction when faith evolves. This episode is about curiosity and understanding in a world that too often doesn’t appreciate either.  Special Guest: Kathy Hahn

    1 Std. 10 Min.

  8. 13. JAN.

    How to Feel Lighter in a Busy and Overstimulated World

    Six months into our journey through the Yamas and Niyamas, we pause to reflect on what it really means to let go. Not just of our stuff, but of expectations, busyness, self-judgment, and the heaviness we carry inside. In this episode, we finish our exploration of Aparigraha (nonpossessiveness) and begin our inward turn into the Niyamas, starting with Saucha, the practice of purity. But purity here isn’t about perfection, appearances, or having it all together. It’s about lightening our load, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, so we can meet each moment with clarity, compassion, and presence. Join us as we talk about what it might look like to stop “planning ourselves” and instead love ourselves as we are. This is an invitation to slow down, to be present, and to become a safer place for ourselves and for others. If you’re feeling weighed down, scattered, or quietly exhausted by trying to do it all right, this conversation offers a gentler way forward - one rooted in presence, peace, and learning to let joy linger. Show Notes: The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele

    1 Std. 2 Min.
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If perfection is an illusion, why are so many of us chasing it? We live in a world that is constantly telling us we need to be it all and have it all to be worthy. It leads us to hide our imperfections and overcompensate our strengths - and leaves us exhausted. Join hosts Robin May and Denise Bickel for meaningful, cross-generational conversations that will leave you uplifted and encouraged about a future freed from the problem with perfect.

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    Robin May and Denise Bickel
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    2019 - 2026
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