Imperfect Love

By Dr. Carla Marie Manly

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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 finding love and happiness by learning to embrace life's imperfections.

 

In supportive conversations with Dr. Carla, you’ll be inspired to cultivate inner joy and create the loving relationships you deserve. With her unique body-mind-spirit focus, she’ll help you create self-love and transform your challenges into growth opportunities.  Each episode is an invitation to explore what does and doesn’t work for you. Collectively, the episodes will help you live the life you were meant to live—the life you want to live—right now.

 

Looking to grow and change for the better? Discover and hone the skills that will bring you fulfillment and success. Explore the shifts that will help you create the life of your dreams. Increase your self-esteem as you let go of the fear and perfectionism that feed everything from anxiety and body image issues to people-pleasing. Get unstuck and gain confidence by turning negative messages into fuel for change. Feel the transformation that comes from loving your wonderful, imperfect self.

 

Tired of unsatisfying love relationships? Learn how to attract “perfectly flawed” love that helps you feel seen and respected. Explore love’s highs and lows as you discover how to avoid pitfalls and build emotionally intimate relationships. Discover effective skills for cultivating boundaries, emotional intelligence (EQ), and communication skills to improve your dating life, marriage, or other romantic relationship. Delve into hot topics including narcissism, red flags, toxic patterns, sexuality, apologies, insecure attachment issues, situationships, conflict, trauma, and more.

 

Looking for genuine, supportive friendships? Get the tools you need to create connections with people who understand, accept, and appreciate you. Learn how to let go of unhealthy friends and discover how to build friendships with people who will respect your boundaries and value you for who you are.


Struggling with parenting, in-laws, siblings, or other family issues? Explore challenging family dynamics and attachment problems from multiple angles. Master communication strategies and discover how to shift dysfunctional family patterns with mindful love and empathy. 

 

Feeling burned out or unsatisfied at work? Investigate the problems that make work feel like a depressing chore. Discover the power of workplace EQ and the importance of work-life balance. Learn to use self-care to avoid burnout and feel passionate about your job.

 

Yearning for respect, equality, and unconditional love? If you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or other marginalized group and have been rejected because of who you are or who you love, you’ll find inclusivity and affirmation. Dr. Carla's platform is welcoming of all sexual orientations and gender identities. 

 

Above all, Imperfect Love creates a warm and accepting space for you to reconnect with your inherent goodness, wisdom, and spirituality. Discover the benefits of self-care and healthy mindset shifts to create positive patterns and internal abundance. Embrace effective stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, journaling, and breathwork to reduce anxiety, calm your mind, and take control of your emotions. Manifest the inner joy that allows you to be the very best version of yourself.

 

Enjoy Imperfect Love at http://DrCarlaManly.com.  


Disclaimer: This podcast is purely educational and is not a replace for professional psychological support. In case of emergency, contact your nearest hospital or emergency hotline such as “911” (US), “999” (UK), or “112” (EU).


Episode Date
Discover the Power of Your Natural Wisdom, Intuition, and Imagination with Expert Dr. Kim Hermanson
Nov 21, 2025
Harnessing the Power of Love to Fight Cancer with Expert Andrea Wilson Woods
Nov 14, 2025
Can Resolving Trauma Help You Break Unhealthy Habits? with Expert Dr. Randall Hansen
Nov 07, 2025
The Dark Side of Narcissistic Friendships & Emotional Vampires
Oct 31, 2025
Medical Gaslighting and Women's Mental Health with Expert Dr. Sarah Oreck
Oct 24, 2025
Suffering from Trauma or PTSD? Discover How to Heal and Move Forward! With Expert Dr. La Keita Carter
Oct 17, 2025
Anxious or Avoidant in Your Relationships? Discover How to Create Secure Attachment and Loving Connection with Experts Rebecca Webster and Pablo Alvarez
Oct 10, 2025
How to Walk Away from Narcissistic Abuse and Toxic Relationships with Expert Michele Locke
Oct 03, 2025
Top Tips for Staying Safe in Times of Emergency with Expert Jason Wayne Brick
Sep 26, 2025
How to Cheat, How to Eat, and How to Change 5 Fat Factors! With Expert Jenn Trepeck
Sep 19, 2025
Create a Strong & Secure Parent-Child Connection at Every Age With Dr. Debbie Raphael
Sep 12, 2025
Tame Anxiety and Panic Proof Your Life! with Expert Dr. Nicole Cain
Sep 05, 2025
Discover How to Live Your Best, Pain-Free Life with Expert Dr. Fawad Mian
Aug 29, 2025
Looking for Your Soulmate? Discover How to Manifest True Love with Expert Audrey Hope
Aug 22, 2025
Learn to Love Your Body with the Power of Self-Love and Mindful Movement With Expert Sadie Lincoln
Aug 15, 2025
The Messy World of Eating Disorders and Recovery with Expert Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Aug 08, 2025
What Happened to My Sex Life? Discover How to Reconnect with Dr. Kate Balestrieri
Aug 01, 2025
Banish Burnout and Boost Self-Care with Expert Janice Litvin
Jul 25, 2025
Stop People-Pleasing, Self-Gaslighting, and Fawning with Expert Dr. Ingrid Clayton
Jul 18, 2025
Free Yourself from Toxic Relationship Patterns with Expert Sanaiyah Gurnamal
Jul 11, 2025
Jealousy, Betrayal, Sex, and Healthy Love with Relationship Expert Dr. Joli Hamilton
Jul 04, 2025
Healing From Narcissist Abuse And Co-Dependency with Expert Dr. Sarah Schewitz
Jun 27, 2025
Stuck in Bad Habits? Create a Stronger, More Confident You with Expert Di Katz-Shachar
Jun 20, 2025
Managing Anxiety, Obsessive Thoughts, and Panic Attacks Compassionately with Dr. Joel Minden
Jun 13, 2025
Stuck in Imposter Syndrome? Super Charge Your Self-Confidence with Expert Sheena Yap Chan
Jun 06, 2025
Finding Peace When Pets Pass Away with Expert Jon Katz
May 30, 2025
Anxiously Attached? Triggered by Your Partner? Create Healthy Love with Expert Trevor Hanson
May 23, 2025
Narcissists, Good Daughters, and Difficult Mothers with Expert Katherine Fabrizio
May 16, 2025
Moving Beyond Betrayal, Blame, and Pain with Emmy®-Award Winning Couple Sean and Michele Kanan
May 09, 2025
The Joyful Life of Laughing More and Stressing Less with Professor Pete Alexander
May 02, 2025
Discover the JOY of TRULY BELONGING with Renowned Expert J.F. Benoist
Apr 25, 2025
Money, Privilege, and Parenting: How to Raise Grounded, Loving Children with Expert Jessica McGawley
Apr 18, 2025
Boost Self-Love and Intimacy with the Power of Soul Statements–Featuring Expert Corey Lyon Folsom
Apr 11, 2025
The Secret to a VIBRANT Body, Mind, and Spirit at Every Age with Expert Bill Webb
Apr 04, 2025
Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Let Go of--or Embrace--a Romantic Relationship with Expert Ken Blackman
Mar 28, 2025
Live Your Best Life! Healthy Habits Made Easy with Expert Chris Loper
Mar 21, 2025
Manifest Abundance Using the Power of a Positive Mindset! Featuring Manifestation Expert Scott Haug
Mar 14, 2025
Glimmers, Triggers, and Falling in Love with Life! Featuring Renowned Expert Deb Dana
Mar 07, 2025
Can You Find Your Soulmate? Discover How with Relationship Expert Dr. Christie Kederian
Feb 28, 2025
LOVE YOUR BODY, LOVE YOURSELF with Body Image Experts Deb Schachter and Whitney Otto
Feb 21, 2025
Is the Golden Rule Harming Your Romantic Relationship? Discover Better Love with Intimacy Expert Susan Bratton
Feb 07, 2025
Discover Your Strong, Authentic Self with Abundance Expert Shauna Brittenham Reiter
Jan 31, 2025
Free Yourself from Chronic Anxiety and Stress with Top Mindfulness Tips from Expert Dr. Pete Economou
Jan 24, 2025
Create Inner Calm and Reduce Anxiety with Self-Care Expert Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
Jan 17, 2025
Discover the Balance and Joy of Healthy Interdependence with Expert Manami Yamamoto
Jan 10, 2025
Use the Wisdom of Your Dreams to Get Unstuck with London-Based Psychoanalyst Dan Lawrence
Jan 03, 2025
Feeling Alone? Take Charge of Your Mental Health with Connection Expert Dr. Adam Dorsay
Dec 27, 2024
Is Relaxed Parenting the Healthiest Way to Go? Lighten Up with Expert Dr. Emily Edlynn
Dec 20, 2024
Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth, and Set Yourself Free with Expert Soha Al-Jurf
Dec 13, 2024
Discover Your Power to Shine and Be Your Authentic Self with Affirmation Expert Jess Vosseteig
Dec 06, 2024
Healing Family Rifts by Embracing Love, Respect, and Boundaries with Expert Lyn Smith Gregory
Nov 29, 2024
Break Free of Destructive Dieting and Disordered Eating--Simple Research-Backed Steps from Expert Dr. Supatra Tovar
Nov 22, 2024
Boost Mental Clarity, Mindfulness, and Physical Well-Being with Renowned Somatic Expert Dr. Martha Eddy
Nov 15, 2024
Increase Confidence, Focus, and Emotional Regulation with Life Optimization & Neurodiversity Expert Dr. Gretchen Pound
Nov 08, 2024
Emotional Vampires: How to Detect Them and Keep Yourself Safe from Their Energy-Draining Ways!
Nov 01, 2024
Decreasing Bullying, Gun Violence, and Mass Shootings with Medical Expert Dr. Nina Cerfolio
Oct 25, 2024
Cure Binge Eating and Other Destructive Eating Habits (and Never Diet Again) with Expert Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin
Oct 18, 2024
Navigating The Pain Of Family Estrangement With Expert Aimee Palmer
Oct 11, 2024
Discover the Six Secrets of Lasting Joy and Satisfaction with Expert Dr. Jennifer Guttman
Oct 04, 2024
Healing From Traumatic Bonding, Gaslighting, and Abuse With Expert Dr. Nadine Macaluso
Sep 27, 2024
Confused and Out of Balance? Discover Top Healing Secrets with Wellness Advocate and Acupuncture Expert John Jaarsveld
Sep 20, 2024
Mindfully Managing ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety with Medical Expert Dr. Raun Melmed
Sep 13, 2024
Struggling with Aging or Ageism? How to Embrace a Vibrant Outlook at Every Age with Expert Lindsey McDivitt
Sep 06, 2024
Become Your Best Self--and a More Attuned Parent--by Healing Childhood Trauma with Expert Dr. Robyn Koslowitz
Aug 30, 2024
MENTAL HEALTH MADNESS: Fighting for Support in a Broken Mental Healthcare System with Expert Dr. Alice Feller
Aug 23, 2024
Exploring The Peter Pan Syndrome: Fostering Growth and Harmony While Reaching for the Stars with Expert Dr. Nick Literski
Aug 16, 2024
Creating Safety, Connection, and Inner Calm in an Uncertain World with Neuropsychologist Dr. Sherry Kelly
Aug 09, 2024
The Trauma Toolkit: Research-Back Tips for Healing with Trauma Expert and Physician, Dr. Christy Gibson
Aug 02, 2024
Listen, Love, And Learn: Bringing Generations Together With Mental Health Advocate And Gen-Z Expert John Schlimm
Jul 26, 2024
The Intricate Web of Addiction, Love, Loss, Grief, and Healing with Expert Alicia Cook
Jul 19, 2024
Healing from Family and Romantic Relationship Betrayals with Expert Dr. Debi Silber
Jul 12, 2024
The Joy and Freedom of Being Imperfect with Expert Debra Fox Gansenberg
Jul 05, 2024
The Gaslight Effect: How to Spot Gaslighters and Heal from Emotional Manipulation with Expert Dr. Robin Stern
Jun 28, 2024
Untying the Anxiety Knot with Mental Health Expert Lisa Sugarman
Jun 21, 2024
Truth, Lies, and Confessions: The Fear of Sharing Dark Secrets with Mental Health Advocate Tobi Ojekunle
Jun 14, 2024
Feeling Blocked? Bring Your Dreams To Life Through The Power Of Manifestation With Expert Julia Griffin
Jun 07, 2024
Healing from Trauma, PTSD, and Complex-PTSD with Expert Maya Golden Bethany
May 31, 2024
PTSD and Children: Supportive Insights for Parents with Expert Jolene Philo
May 24, 2024
Motherhood Matters! Empowering and Uplifting Self-Care Tips for Moms with Expert Dayna M. Kurtz, LCSW
May 17, 2024
Motherhood is Beautiful and Hard! From Managing Stress to Post-Partum Depression, Dive Into Powerful Self-Care Tips with Expert Tracy Gold
May 10, 2024
Break Free of Stress and Burnout Using the Power of Mindful Intention with Expert Chantay Golson
May 03, 2024
Manipulators and Predators are Everywhere! Discover How to Spot Red Flags and Heal from Manipulation!
Apr 26, 2024
Free Yourself By Releasing The Burden Of Shame And Guilt With Expert Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
Apr 19, 2024
Love, Loss, and Grieving: Getting Stuck, Moving Forward, and Letting Go with Expert Mark Ed
Apr 12, 2024
Heal From Betrayal Via Gentle Self-Love With Award-Winning Expert Noah benShea
Apr 05, 2024
THE CURE FOR ECO-ANXIETY! Discover Simple Tips to Create Inner Peace and Lasting Change with Expert Laura Paskus
Mar 29, 2024
Lasting Love: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Relationships with Expert Myrna Haskell
Mar 22, 2024
Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? Filled with Self-Doubt? Discover Empowering Tips for Embracing Self-Worth with Expert Linda Sanderville
Mar 15, 2024
Feeling Powerless? Create BIG Changes in Your World via Small Acts of Kindness with Expert Magali Limeta
Mar 08, 2024
Unhealthy Food Habits? Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change with Nutrition Expert Eydie Desser
Mar 01, 2024
Reduce Stress! Create Balance! Optimize Your Emotional and Physical Wellbeing with Somatic Expert Dr. Amy Wheeler
Feb 23, 2024
Simple Steps to Lasting Joy with Expert Lisa McCourt
Feb 16, 2024
Create a NEW Experience of Love and Relationship by Healing Your Inner Child with Expert Rebeccah Silence
Feb 09, 2024
Embrace Your Perfectly Imperfect Self with Body Positivity Expert Emily Lauren Dick
Feb 02, 2024
You Are Enough! You Do Enough! You Have Enough! The Upside of Inner Contentment! with Expert Sheridan Stewart
Jan 26, 2024
Sensitivity as a Superpower! Tips for Mindfully Embracing Sensitivity with Expert Rebecca Strong, Writer, Singer, and HSP!
Jan 19, 2024
Boosting Your Body Image and Eating Habits with Expert Bri DeRosa
Jan 12, 2024
Manifest Incredible Abundance with Expert Jessica Lancaster
Jan 05, 2024
How Insecure Attachment Feeds Unhealthy Behaviors with Expert Jasmine Alexander, Registered Clinical Counselor
Dec 29, 2023
The Wild, Wonderful World of Imperfect Parenting with Expert Heather Aranda, Mother of Eight
Dec 22, 2023
Crafting Healthy Friendships at Every Stage in Life with Expert Jessica Speer
Dec 15, 2023
Neurodivergence, Trauma, and Special Needs! Strength-Based Tips for Fostering Healthy Family Time with Expert Bri DeRosa
Dec 08, 2023
Nurturing Sisterhood: Keys to Connecting with Sisters of the Soul and Heart with Experts Sabrina and Eunice Moyle
Dec 01, 2023
Fostering Healthy Boundaries and Empowerment with Expert June Smalls
Nov 24, 2023
The Huge Upsides of Domestically Committed Fatherhood with Expert Tim J. Myers
Nov 17, 2023
REAL Family is Made, Not Born! From Attachment to Self-Care, Expert Dr. Denise Wagner Offers Top Tips on Parenting and Adoption!
Nov 10, 2023
Discover and Live Your Passion with the Power of Your Inner Self with Wellness Expert Andrea Menard
Nov 03, 2023
Plagued by Self-Doubt, Anxiety, or Panic Attacks? Free Yourself from Fear with Expert Dr. Friedemann Schaub
Oct 27, 2023
An Inside Look at the Highs and Lows of Chronic Depression with Expert Owen Dara
Oct 20, 2023
Get Unstuck! Discover How to Live Your Best, Imperfect Life with Expert Arash Farzaneh
Oct 13, 2023
DISCOVER THE JOY FACTOR! Foster Well-Being Using the Art of Summoning Joy with Expert Ari Honarvar
Oct 06, 2023
Empowering Tips for Parents Facing Stress and Overwhelm with Expert Maggie Stevens
Sep 29, 2023
11 Powerful Tips for Freeing Yourself from Toxic Positivity
Sep 22, 2023
Improving Well-Being and Work-Life Balance by Embracing Creativity with Expert Dr. Vanessa S. O'Neal
Sep 15, 2023
Creating Perfectly Imperfect Sex and Intimacy
Sep 08, 2023
Overcoming Fear of Failure with Expert Dr. Shelley Davidow
Sep 01, 2023
The Painful Truth of the "Perfect" Narcissist
Aug 25, 2023
How to Tame Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Obsessive Thoughts with Expert Dr. David Hanscom
Aug 18, 2023
Healing from the Deep Pain of Emotional and Physical Betrayal
Aug 11, 2023
Creating a Sacred Space for Self-Care, Sanity, and Imperfect Love with Expert Erika Kotite
Aug 04, 2023