The Art of Imperfection Megan Walsh

In this conversation, Megan interviews Arielle Pinkston, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about the concept of the 'good girl' and the challenges and experiences associated with it. They discuss the characteristics of the 'good girl' role, including people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and high standards.
The conversation highlights the importance of self-compassion and explores the root causes of perfectionism and anxiety. The therapists also share their experiences as mothers and how they navigate parenting while prioritizing emotional well-being. 
Takeaways
Clients with the 'good girl' role may have defenses around protecting their parents and avoiding discomfort.
Strategies for working with clients in the 'good girl' role can include building awareness, exploring the function of behaviors, and balancing practical tools with sitting with discomfort.
Self-compassion and exploring the root causes of perfectionism and anxiety are critical. Recognizing the need for help is a sign of strength and self-awareness.
Parenting with a focus on emotional well-being involves creating a safe and loving environment for children to express their feelings.
 
More about Arielle:
Arielle Pinkston, LMFT is a therapist who specializes in anxiety, with a particular focus on helping women who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism. She’s a firm believer in a holistic approach to mental health and loves creating a supportive environment for healing and growth. When she’s not being a therapist, she’s a mom to an amazing little guy and a dog. Arielle loves being able to help women feel less anxious and lean into their favorite version of themselves.
You can follow her at the links below:
instagram.com/thatssowell
instagram.com/motherhoodandmatcha
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In this episode, Megan interviews Shawne Arceneaux, a somatic visibility coach and business mentor.
Shawne shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a somatic coach. Shawne & Megan talk about the power of creativity in cultivating a deeper mind/body connection. Shawne's talks through her somatic coaching approach, a bottom-up approach that focuses on connecting with the body's sensations and emotions. She also highlights the impact of her work on her role as a mother and the importance of regulating emotions for both herself and her child. Overall, Shawne's work focuses on helping individuals connect with their bodies and find fulfillment in their lives!
More about Shawne:
Shawne Arceneaux is a somatic visibility coach & business mentor for heart-aligned coaches & healers. She started off as a burnt-out nurse in a crumbling healthcare system. After years of working in the hospital, she decided to leave bedside nursing to pursue a more fulfilling purpose. This led her into the world of somatic/holistic coaching!
She has a rich background of expertise woven from conventional medicine, somatic practices, and deep transformational coaching techniques. She integrates the wisdom of the body into her work, believing that true change and healing only occur when the mind, body, and spirit are all in alignment. In her intuitively-led coaching programs, she offers a safe container for those seeking to unlock their creative potential, embrace their authentic essence, and be seen for the truth of who they are.
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Shawne's Website: https://alignwellco.com 
 
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In this episode, Megan Walsh interviews Kim Hawley, a holistic sleep coach and owner of Intuitive Parenting, DC. They discuss various topics related to sleep and parenting, including the pressure to find the 'right' way to sleep, the relationship between sleep and parental mental health, creating equitable parenting roles, navigating parental conflicts, maternal gatekeeping and fatherhood involvement, preparing for parenthood, dispelling misinformation about sleep and parenting, and the importance of self-care for parents.
More about Kim:
Kim Hawley, MA, MPH, IBCLC is a Holistic Sleep Coach, Lactation Consultant, Peaceful Parenting Educator, mom, and the host of The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast. She helps tired parents bring together developmental knowledge, sleep science, and their intuition to improve family sleep. Her specialty is holistic, responsive sleep support for babies, toddlers, and nursing families. Kim lives in Capitol Hill, Washington DC with her husband, 2 kids, guide dog, and cat. She loves running, listening to audio books, coffee, chocolate, and wine.
Learn about working with Kim and grab her free, sleep myth busting guide:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/
The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast: https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/podcast
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In this episode, Megan interviews Carly Caprioli, a fellow music psychotherapist specializing in analytical music therapy. They discuss the concept of analytical music therapy and how it differs from other forms of music therapy. They also explore the importance of the therapeutic relationship and the role of music in facilitating emotional expression and healing.
In this conversation, Megan and Carly discuss the concepts of transference and countertransference in therapy, particularly in the context of music therapy. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness for therapists and the role of music in facilitating healing and connection. The conversation highlights the power of Beyonce's muisc of course, as well as the overarching power of music and its ability to validate, support, and nurture individuals.
More about Carly:
Carly Caprioli, MS, LCAT, MT-BC (she/her/hers) specializes in music psychotherapy and works as a creative arts therapist in a group private practice. Carly also specializes in Analytical Music Therapy (AMT), which is a specific approach to music psychotherapy through exploring the symbolic use of music and therapeutic relationship. She has nine years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of various populations and settings, spending majority of her career working as a pediatric music therapist. Carly also serves as an adjunct professor at Molloy University's undergraduate music therapy program.

 
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In this episode, Megan interviews Kay Miller, a rapid reprogramming coach and intuitive business guide.
Kay shares her journey from being a teacher to helping women transition from a traditional job to owning a soul-led business. She explains the concept of a soul-led business and the importance of mindset work. Kay also discusses her fascinating offering of Akashic Readings and how they can provide anyone important, meaningful guidance and direction. Megan talks about the reading she received from Kay & how it impacted her. This conversation highlights the significance of embracing imperfection and self-care in business and life!
Kay has a special gift for The Art of Imperfection Listeners! Head to https://kaymillercoach.com/resources to download your free Meditation library and Money Mindset Guide to help you overcome challenges and change your money story. 
Kay also shared these books to learn more about the Akashic Records if you are interested!
Discover Your Soul's Path Through the Akashic Records by Linda Howe
Opening the Akashic Records by Maureen St. Germain
 
If you would like your own Akashic Reading for your Soul-led Business you can book that here: Soul-led Strategy Call with Kay
More about Kay:
Kay Miller is a Rapid Reprogramming Coach & Intuitive Business Guide for female entrepreneurs transitioning from a traditional job environment into owning their profitable soul-led business.
Kay’s mission is to help women feel aligned and confident getting paid to share their authentic gifts with the world.
She teaches new entrepreneurs how to reprogram subconscious beliefs that cause women to doubt themselves as business owners and block the flow of money. Core beliefs that lead to imposter syndrome, overworking, perfectionism, and under-charging.
She helps women leave the old life behind to create an income, and impact doing what they love on their terms.
Kay’s website:  https://kaymillercoach.com/
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Allison Guilbault, a licensed therapist and empowerment coach, joins Megan to talk about a buffet of juicy topics, including trauma, shame, sex, intimacy, confidence & living a passionate, empowered life!
Allison shares her journey from a career in private investigations to her passion for helping women let go of guilt and shame. She discusses the connection between trauma, shame, and sexuality, emphasizing the importance of addressing these issues in therapy. Allison also offers strategies for building confidence and empowerment, including the practice of affirmations and replacing negative self-talk. She highlights the value of both therapy and coaching in supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. She also talks about living a life of passion and purpose, and how to recognize the difference between pressure and passion. Allison emphasizes the importance of listening to your intuition and provides strategies for dropping into your body to cultivate self-awareness. She also discusses the importance of recognizing anxiety symptoms and offers advice on becoming unstoppable.
More about Allison:
Allison is a Licensed Therapist, Empowerment, Confidence & Mindset Coach and International Speaker. She specializes in anxiety, trauma and sex & intimacy, but her true passion is helping people, particularly women, let go of guilt and shame, say goodbye to anxiety and live a life that is lead by passion and purpose, rather than from pressure.

 
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