The I'mperfect Podcast

The luck coach
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An Imperfect podcast for bold humans tired of pretending. What if being imperfect was the most powerful thing about you? In a world that praises perfection, filters, and flawless success stories, Imperfect is a rebellion. A homecoming. A deep breath. This is not another personal development podcast telling you how to fix yourself. This is about being fully yourself — messy, brilliant, unfinished, and real. I’m Ziad — communicator, creator, coach, dreamer, human. And for two years, I waited to start this podcast… because I wanted it to be perfect. Now I’m starting it as I am — imperfect. And maybe that’s the point. Every 2 weeks, I sit down with inspiring humans — artists, leaders, creators, misfits — people who are brave enough to tell the truth: They don’t have it all figured out either. Together, we explore what it means to live boldly without losing your soul. We talk about self-worth, ambition, shame, money, identity, creativity, inner conflict, relationships — and all the messy stuff we usually hide. 💬 Come for the honest conversations. 💥 Stay for the unfiltered insight. ❤️ Leave feeling alive. This podcast is for you if you’ve ever felt like: -You’re not enough, or maybe too much -You’re tired of playing roles and ready to be real -You want to grow, lead, create — without abandoning yourself -You’re successful on paper, but something deeper is calling Welcome to I'mperfect. You don’t need to be perfect to live fully. You just need to be true.

  1. 4d ago

    Stop Trying to Be Perfect: Silencing Your Inner Critic & Letting Go

    What if the voice telling you that you’re not good enough isn’t the voice you need to listen to? In this intimate episode of The I’mperfect Podcast, I sit down with my sister Hind for an honest conversation about the voices in our heads, the pressure to get everything right, and the exhausting need to be in control. Hind Hamdan is a feminist activist working at the intersection of migration, gender, and labour rights, with a deep sensitivity to injustice and a personal journey of learning to let go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the pressure to carry it all. Together, we explore what it means to live with our imperfections, reconnect with ourselves, and let go of patterns that no longer serve us. In this conversation, we explore: 🧠 The inner critic and imposter syndrome: Why do we keep telling ourselves we’re not good enough? 💔 People-pleasing and self-love: How do we stop losing ourselves in the expectations of others? 🧬 Inherited anxiety: How does growing up in Lebanon, surrounded by uncertainty and instability, shape the way we experience safety and control? 🎛️ The illusion of control: Why can trying to control everything leave us feeling even less safe? 🌊 Finding our way back to ourselves: How can the sea, nature, breathing, rest, and the present moment help us reconnect with who we are? ❤️ Responsibility and boundaries: How do we care deeply without carrying what was never ours to carry? 🌱 Letting go of old patterns: What does it take to release people-pleasing and self-criticism and make room for a more authentic version of ourselves? One of Hind’s most powerful reminders is simple: you can hear your inner critic without letting it define you. And sometimes, the most radical thing you can do is stop fighting yourself and start showing yourself a little love. This is a conversation about healing, boundaries, vulnerability, and the imperfect work of becoming more ourselves. Because we don’t need to have it all figured out to live a meaningful life. What about you? What is one voice in your head you’re ready to turn down? Share your thoughts in the comments. Let’s remind each other that we’re not alone. 🎙️ Welcome to The I’mperfect Podcast, where we meet the human behind the person, embrace our imperfections, and make space for the conversations we don’t always get to have. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who might need to hear it. #ImperfectPodcast #InnerCritic #PeoplePleasing #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth

    Stop Trying to Be Perfect: Silencing Your Inner Critic & Letting Go

  2. Oct 9

    Porn, Shame & the Search for Freedom: A Man’s Journey Back to Himself

    What happens when something that promises pleasure slowly becomes a source of emptiness, shame, and disconnection? In this episode of The I’mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Jeremy, a coach who helps men overcome porn addiction and compulsive porn use, to explore his personal journey from struggling with pornography to finding a deeper sense of freedom, purpose, and inner peace. Jeremy was on track for an academic career in genetics and genomics. From the outside, his life looked successful. Yet, beneath that success, he felt an emptiness that led him to question what happiness really means. That questioning became the beginning of a profound transformation, one that brought him to mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, and a new understanding of how our minds work. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim our power, move beyond shame, and build a healthier relationship with our desires rather than suppressing them or allowing them to control us. In this conversation, we explore: • Porn addiction and compulsive porn use, and how they can affect our happiness and relationships • Why pleasure and constant craving don't necessarily lead to fulfillment • The role of shame, guilt, and perfectionism in keeping men silent • How pornography, social media, and digital triggers can reinforce unwanted habits • Why fighting our urges isn't always the answer, and how to develop a healthier relationship with them • How mindfulness creates space between an impulse and an action • How to acknowledge our different inner parts without letting them dictate our choices • What it really means to reclaim our power and take responsibility for our lives • Why vulnerability and safe spaces matter, especially for men • The freedom that comes from letting go of the need to appear perfect One of the most powerful ideas from our conversation is this: we don't have to fight every part of ourselves, but we don't have to let every part of ourselves drive our lives either. Real growth isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming more aware, understanding what truly matters to us, and learning to make choices that align with the person we want to become. If you've ever struggled with an unwanted habit, felt trapped by shame, or wondered why getting more of what you desire doesn't always make you happier, this conversation is for you. And if you're a man who has been taught to hide your struggles and always appear strong, perhaps this is an invitation to start a different kind of conversation. Thank you, Jeremy, for your honesty and for the work you do to help men find their way forward. ABOUT THE I’MPERFECT PODCAST The I’mperfect Podcast is about the human being behind the image we present to the world. Through honest conversations about our imperfections, struggles, contradictions, and transformations, we explore what it means to be more fully ourselves. Because sometimes, the conversations we are most afraid to have are the ones we most need. Subscribe for more honest conversations about life, relationships, vulnerability, and personal growth. #PornAddiction #MensMentalHealth #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #ImperfectPodcast

    Porn, Shame & the Search for Freedom: A Man’s Journey Back to Himself

  3. Sep 28

    Guilt Is How You Avoid Running Your Own Life

    Vaquita heals people for a living, and her first reflex is still "it's my fault." In this episode we go into guilt: where it comes from, why it feels like responsibility, and how it can become a place to hide. We also talk about a grandmother who taught in silence, hiding your roots, and what it means to be an imperfect healer. We also talk about how to let go of this deep belief that we need to suffer to be worthy. 00:09 Talking to trees, and the day her friends admitted they were "just pretending"15:20 Told to hide her Native American roots, until France made them a gift23:22 Guilt as the automatic first reflex, even after years of work25:36 "A black liquid like petrol, and the sea turned black": releasing guilt in Beirut27:08 "I hide behind the guilt and it protects me"47:57 Seven generations: your healing reaches those before and after you52:27 Unlearning "I have to suffer to be worthy"58:00 "She got a cold with all her healing?": the pressure of the pedestalThis isn't a polished episode about having it all figured out. It's two people admitting they haven't, and finding something true in that. If you've ever felt guilty for existing, or tired of pretending you're fine, this one is for you. Full Episode available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Follow @imperfect__podcast #ImperfectPodcast #TheLuckCoach #Guilt #Healing #InnerChild #Authenticity #SelfLove #SpiritualJourney #Imperfection #PersonalGrowth

    Guilt Is How You Avoid Running Your Own Life

  4. Sep 11

    Spiritual People Aren't as Healed as They Look

    What happens when the person teaching others to heal has spent years fighting her own body? In this episode, Coniglio — a healer and member of the Damanhur spiritual community in Italy — opens up about a brutal, non-linear journey through anorexia, then obesity, then a life-changing gastric sleeve surgery that removed 80% of her stomach. She talks candidly about guilt, shame, “directing” her own health project instead of waiting to be fixed, and what it actually means to be a healer (hint: it’s not about having the answers). We also get into distinguishing true intuition from the noise of the mind, why spirituality is about questions and religion is about answers, and she closes by walking us through a live breathing exercise anyone can try right now. Content of this episode: Her 18-month journey losing 40kg — and why she says obesity is biology, not a character flawThe gastric sleeve surgery that removed 80% of her stomach, six months agoGoing from feeling guilty and “not enough” to becoming the “director” of her own health projectWhat a healer actually is — and why it’s not about fixing peopleHow to tell the difference between your mind and your true intuitionSpirituality vs. religion: living in the questions instead of the answersA live guided breathing exercise (pranic breathing) to try along with her Useful links: https://www.instagram.com/coniglio.pangea/ https://members.damanhur.academy/damanhur-spiritual-healers-school https://members.damanhur.academy/damanhur-dream-school #ImperfectPodcast #TheLuckCoach #HealingJourney #WeightLossJourney #Damanhur #Spirituality #SelfHealing #MindBodyConnection #Intuition #BreathingTechniques #GastricSleeve #BodyImage #Vulnerability #PersonalGrowth #HolisticHealing

    Spiritual People Aren't as Healed as They Look

  5. Aug 26

    Stop Trying to Fix Yourself. You're Already a Piece of God

    She got a Parkinson's diagnosis. Most people would call that the end of something. She calls it the moment she finally started waking up. This is not a podcast about fighting a disease. It's about what happens when your body forces you to stop performing and start listening. In this episode, Gazzella Mimosa sits down with Ziad for a raw conversation about the parts of us we're taught to hide — the fear behind every "yes" we don't mean, the guilt behind every "no" we're too scared to say, and the strange gift hiding inside a diagnosis nobody would choose. We talk about vulnerability as strength, not weakness. About why the world praises masculine hustle and forgets the power of softness. And about what it actually takes to stop asking everyone else for permission to be yourself. 🎙️ In this episode: Living with a Parkinson's diagnosis — and choosing to grow from it Why we carry so many different "parts" inside us, and who should really be driving The power of yes vs. the power of no Turning vulnerability into your greatest strength A 5-minute breathing practice to find calm when everything feels like too much Why the world may be shifting — and what that means for you 💬 One line that might stay with you: "Our fragility is not only fragility. It's also strength." If this resonates with you: 👍 Like the video 💬 Tell us in the comments — where in your life do you need to say no? 🔔 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations 📍 Follow @theluckcoach Instagram: @imperfect__podcast 🎧 Listen to the other episodes from this Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4XpUhivwUhozDyG6koSUe8?si=ba8106b15fef40c6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-imperfect-podcast/id1834350725 YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7tu06Z_p_wrwQWH2yAD7cqsdlTd4qFH&si=dP335kzUmHdW5dD8 🎶 The song that closes this episode, "I'm a Queen": https://youtu.be/1Jkc4UgGULs?si=_C52LXvxBsSHIDOf 💗 HeartMath Institute (heart-brain coherence research mentioned in this episode): https://www.heartmath.org/ #ImperfectPodcast #TheLuckCoach #Parkinsons #Vulnerability #SelfWorth #InnerWork #Psychosynthesis #HeartCoherence #SpiritualAwakening #PowerOfNo #Authenticity #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #EmotionalHealing

    Stop Trying to Fix Yourself. You're Already a Piece of God

  6. Aug 11

    What If Being "Too Emotional" Is Actually Your Superpower?

    In this special episode of The I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with someone I know better than anyone — my wife, Asma. A graphic designer, philosopher, and spiritual healer, Asma opens up about the imperfection she wrestles with the most: the intensity of her emotions, and her lifelong journey to understand rather than control them. We talk about what it means to live on "your own timing" in a world obsessed with speed, how she let go of attachment and inherited expectations to find her real self, and how that shift ended up deepening — not weakening — her family relationships. She shares how she moves through her lowest moments, what she used to hide to appear "perfect," and what she wishes for Lebanon, the country that shaped her. It's one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on this show — not because we prepared for it, but because we didn't. In this episode: Why understanding emotions matters more than controlling themLiving on your own timing in a world that rewards speedLetting go of attachment, belonging, and inherited "perfection"How self-work reshapes family relationshipsWhat sexy, sanity, and love really mean to herA message to Lebanon🎧 Follow The I'mperfect Podcast on YouTube, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. 💬 Know someone with an imperfection worth talking about? Send them our way — we'd love to have them on. #ImperfectPodcast #Podcast #Relationships #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfGrowth #Lebanon

    What If Being "Too Emotional" Is Actually Your Superpower?

  7. Jul 23

    How to Find Stillness in a World That Never Stops

    What if the life you've built looks successful on the outside… but doesn't feel aligned on the inside? In this episode of the I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Nathalie Kazzi, advisor and the creator of the Radiance Framework, and a lifelong friend, for a conversation about fear, identity, stillness, surrender, and what it really means to lead from within. Together we explore: Why the fear of not fitting in shaped her lifeHow she learned to find stillness in the middle of chaosThe hidden cost of perfectionismWhy grief became one of her greatest teachersThe daily practices that transformed her lifeHow to reconnect with your intuitionWhy true leadership starts with inner alignmentOne sentence stayed with me long after we stopped recording: "Pain hurts, but it passes. Suffering is our choice." Whether you're leading a company, a family, or simply trying to lead yourself better, this conversation offers practical wisdom for navigating today's fast-moving world without losing yourself in the process. 🌿 Join Nathalie's RetreatIf this conversation resonates with you and you'd like to experience Nathalie's work in person, you can learn more about her upcoming retreat here: 👉 Retreat: Radiance Framework 25-27 September 🎁 Exclusive for I'mperfect Podcast listeners: Use the code I'MPERFECT to receive a special discount on your registration. 🔗 Connect with NathalieWebsite: https://www.radianceframework.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathaliekazzi/ 🎙️ Listen to the I'mperfect Podcast: ▶️ YouTube: The I'mperfect Podcast YT 🎧 Spotify: [Spotify link] 🍎 Apple Podcasts: [Apple Podcasts link] If this episode resonates with you, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need this conversation. About Nathalie Kazzi Nathalie Kazzi is a leadership coach and creator of the Radiance Framework, helping leaders reconnect with themselves, navigate uncertainty, and lead with clarity, courage, and presence. Her work blends leadership, psychology, spirituality, symbolism, and practical tools for creating lasting personal and professional transformation. #ImperfectPodcast #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness

    How to Find Stillness in a World That Never Stops

  8. Jul 8

    Why High Achievers Struggle to Feel Happy (And How to Change It)

    What if success isn't the problem... but the life you've built around it? In this episode of The I'mperfect Podcast, I sit down with Terri Eleutheria for a deeply honest conversation about perfectionism, people-pleasing, childhood conditioning, and the courage to finally choose yourself. After surviving life-threatening health challenges, building what looked like the "perfect life," and realizing she had been living for everyone except herself, Terri shares the inner journey that changed everything. Together, we explore why so many high achievers struggle to feel fulfilled, how our childhood beliefs silently shape our adult lives, and what it really means to trust life instead of trying to control it. 💛 In this episode, we talk about: Why success doesn't always bring happinessThe hidden cost of perfectionismHow childhood experiences create lifelong patternsLearning to trust yourself againMoving from your head into your heartSelf-compassion, healing, and personal growthChoosing joy without guiltBecoming your authentic self✨ Some moments you'll remember: "I trust life." "Feel it to heal it." "What would you tell your best friend?" If this conversation resonates with you, leave a comment below: What's one belief you're ready to let go of? 👍 Like this video if it spoke to you. 🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about growth, vulnerability, and embracing our imperfections. 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it today. Welcome to The I'mperfect Podcast. Because perfection is boring. Humanity isn't.

    Why High Achievers Struggle to Feel Happy (And How to Change It)
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An Imperfect podcast for bold humans tired of pretending. What if being imperfect was the most powerful thing about you? In a world that praises perfection, filters, and flawless success stories, Imperfect is a rebellion. A homecoming. A deep breath. This is not another personal development podcast telling you how to fix yourself. This is about being fully yourself — messy, brilliant, unfinished, and real. I’m Ziad — communicator, creator, coach, dreamer, human. And for two years, I waited to start this podcast… because I wanted it to be perfect. Now I’m starting it as I am — imperfect. And maybe that’s the point. Every 2 weeks, I sit down with inspiring humans — artists, leaders, creators, misfits — people who are brave enough to tell the truth: They don’t have it all figured out either. Together, we explore what it means to live boldly without losing your soul. We talk about self-worth, ambition, shame, money, identity, creativity, inner conflict, relationships — and all the messy stuff we usually hide. 💬 Come for the honest conversations. 💥 Stay for the unfiltered insight. ❤️ Leave feeling alive. This podcast is for you if you’ve ever felt like: -You’re not enough, or maybe too much -You’re tired of playing roles and ready to be real -You want to grow, lead, create — without abandoning yourself -You’re successful on paper, but something deeper is calling Welcome to I'mperfect. You don’t need to be perfect to live fully. You just need to be true.

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  • Creator
    The luck coach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The luck coach
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    The I'mperfect Podcast