Imperfectly Honest
Welcome to the real us. We’re shifting from the people we’ve felt obligated to be to the people we’re born to be. We welcome eavesdroppers to our conversations.
Episodes
Elizabeth and her friend, Kayla Gorski, talk about their mutual choice to opt out of motherhood. They have both learned a lot from making this unconventional choice and thought that others might benefit from what they've learned along their journey.
As we move into Autumn, changes are happening at Imperfectly Honest. In Sheila’s final episode as co-host, she and Elizabeth share thoughts on past highlights, current mixed emotions, and future plans.
Elizabeth has been addressing some systemic health issues and has learned a great deal in the process. In this short and sweet episode, she shares what she wishes someone had shared with her when her issues began two decades ago. Her advice applies to anyone trying to connect the dots with their own health issues, and is especially relevant to those dealing with digestive-, hormone-, or ...
Elizabeth and her friend Jenni Graff have had many long conversations about what they are looking for in a romantic partner. In this episode, they turn the tables to think more deeply about what they can bring to a relationship. It’s a window into what it might be like to date either of them, and a model for both self-assessment and delivering kindly candid feedback to good friends.
...A Conversation with Brad Feld – Author, Venture Capitalist, and Mental Health Advocate
Elizabeth and Sheila invite Brad Feld to join them in a candid conversation about destigmatizing mental health. Brad Feld – entrepreneur, author, venture capitalist, and a co-founder of Foundry Group and Techstars, has been very public about his struggles with OCD a...
Elizabeth and Sheila explore the tension between living fully in the present and planning for an uncertain future, particularly involving where we may live in the future and who we care about. Together, they ponder whether leaning into experiences that will inevitably end is brave, foolish, or simply human.
In this episode, we explore:
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Elizabeth is currently in a relationship that can best be described as “emotional non-monogamy.” She and her partner have agreed not to be physically intimate with anyone else. Yet, they are staying open to the possibility that their relationship may not last and that others may be better suited to be their long-term partners.
Sheila and Elizabeth dig into the ups and downs of open re...
Personal Development and Momentum Coach, Matt Suess, joins Elizabeth and Sheila to discuss how soon and how much personal information should be shared with new acquaintances - romantic, platonic, and professional. In this age of social media and googling, it's challenging to assume the same "air of mystery" as we may have been allowed in the past. Failing to reveal one's true self could ...
Elizabeth's Imperfectly Honest blog in April, "Why I Don't Apologize for Unanswered Emails" hit a nerve with her longtime mentor and investor, Jimmy Calano. He joins today's episode for a lively conversation, sharing his own email response time "Rule of 24", and mixing it up with Elizabeth and Sheila on where he stands on email apologies and other content.
Episode Notes
How you make financial decisions in both romantic and business relationships can have a big impact. Elizabeth and Sheila look to their personal experiences, and what others choose, to lay out some different approaches to calculating the role of money in the relationship equation.
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There can be a fine line between being helpful and being taken advantage of. Elizabeth and Sheila go through the questions they ask themselves when trying to figure out that difference, especially when they aren’t sure if they’re stepping up or being stepped on.
I think we all know the quote about a certain road which is paved with good intentions. Elizabeth and Sheila review the intentions they each set for 2025, realizing that, although these respective "quarterly reports" had some hits and some misses, a lot was learned in the process!
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It can often be a true growth opportunity to try new things that attract us but are also challenging and move us outside our comfort zone. Sheila and Elizabeth discuss their recent forays into online dating. They agree that it’s essential to listen to your inner voice -- and gut feelings -- to (in the words of "The Gambler") "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to wal...
How would you feel if you were given the choice to know how long your life would be? The Measure, by Nikki Erlick, is a recent bestseller, where the entire world population is given the opportunity to find the answer to that question in a box which appears on their doorstep.
Elizabeth and Sheila talk about what their own choices might be, as well as the impact the knowledge could have...
Elizabeth and her friend John have formed a meaningful and healthy, non-platonic relationship, but they are skeptical about their potential to be long-term life partners. They have decided to engage in a non-monogamous dating arrangement to allow them to look for a long-term life partner while enjoying their time together. Sheila joins Elizabeth for a candid conversation about the pluses...
Have you ever felt helpless watching tragedies unfold on the news? Discussing the LA fires on today's episode of Imperfectly Honest, Elizabeth and Sheila express the candid thoughts that have swirled in their heads and explore the question: Can we actually make a difference, or should we just focus on less hopeless efforts?
This episode will help inspire action and hope amidst the ...
In this episode, Elizabeth interviews the couple whose relationship she most admires. Mikela and Philip Tarlow are partners in life, love, and work. Working with them in her twenties opened Elizabeth’s eyes to the possibility that life and love don’t have to be hard. Throughout their careers, Mikela and Philip have managed to pursue meaningful and fulfilling work while achieving financia...
After weathering serious health issues and significant life challenges, Elizabeth and Sheila are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In this candid conversation, they share how they plan to overcome their fears to embrace their new opportunities.
Episode Quotes:
“Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.” ~ Susan Jeffers
"The very essence of romance is uncertainty." ~ Oscar Wilde
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