My Perfect Failure

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes  MPF Discussion with Evan Transue Decoding Health Myths with Evan Transue   About Evan Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, is the host of The Health Detective Podcast and owner of Bucks County Light Therapy and Functional Medicine Center. He graduated from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) in 2017. Prior to finding FDN he, and his mom, had suffered with a variety of health challenges for over a decade. The FDN system transformed his and his mom's lives so profoundly that all of his work is now centered around spreading its teachings. Evan speaks professionally to middle and high school students about mental health challenges and to date has spoken to 50,000 students.   Decoding Health Myths In this episode, I’m joined by Evan Transue, someone whose health struggles as a child ignited his passion for helping others uncover the root cause of their symptoms. Evan explains the crucial differences between curing and healing, how functional diagnostics can aid us, and why we shouldn’t settle for answers that barely scratch the surface.   Evan explains the key distinctions between curing a disease and healing from its effects, why understanding our symptoms can be a powerful tool, and how functional diagnostics can aid us in unlocking true health. This is a rich, insightful, and compassionate conversation for anyone looking for a way forward when standard treatments aren’t enough — or when you’re simply eager to learn more about health.    5 Takeaways: ✅ Our symptoms are messages — not problems to mask. ✅ Curing isn’t the same as healing. ✅ Functional diagnostics can connect the dots. ✅ The best care merges functional and traditional medicine. ✅ We can become advocates for our own health.   Links To Evan Website: https://biohackingcongress.com/ [https://biohackingcongress.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackingcongress/ [https://www.instagram.com/biohackingcongress/]  Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/biohackingcongress/ [https://www.facebook.com/biohackingcongress/]   Paul: Contact Details Work with me: paul@myperfectfailure.com MPF Website: https://www.myperfectfailure.com/ [https://www.myperfectfailure.com/] Paul Padmore Website: https://stan.store/Paul_P [https://stan.store/Paul_P] Subscribe to MPF YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275 [https://www.youtube.com/@paulpadmore8275]      Please Leave A Review I have a small favor to ask! If you’ve been enjoying My Perfect Failure, leaving a review would mean the world to me. It helps the show grow and reach more people who need these stories of resilience and success. Plus, I love hearing your thoughts!  So please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or the platform of your choice. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835/support] Every setback has a valuable lesson. 🔄 Keep discovering powerful insights from AMAZING guests—listen to past episodes at My Perfect Failure: Tune in now. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835] If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-perfect-failure/id1471554801] Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community [https://www.reddit.com/r/MyPerfectFailure/?rdt=65043]

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes  MPF Discussion with Jon Michaels Let the People Who Love You, Love You: Jon Michaels on Music, Cancer & Coming Back Stronger    About Jon Jon Michaels is a gifted singer-songwriter whose heartfelt lyrics and soulful baritone have earned him comparisons to Jim Croce and Jackson Browne. Known for opening his heart through music, Jon crafts emotionally rich songs about love, forgiveness, and the human spirit. His work has been praised by music legends like Andrew Gold and Jack Canfield, and his songs have been recorded by country artists including Tracy Lawrence and Clint Black. A winner of NBC’s Today Show Theme Song contest and an accomplished performer at Nashville’s Bluebird Café, Jon continues to move audiences with his honest storytelling and musical depth. He lives in South Carolina with his wife, daughter, and golden doodle, enjoying life’s quieter moments between songs.    "Let the People Who Love You, Love You: Jon Michaels on Music, Cancer & Coming Back Stronger” From school talent shows to hospital recovery rooms, Jon Michaels has lived a life shaped by song—and survival. In this raw and reflective episode of My Perfect Failure, Jon shares how music became his identity, how cancer threatened to steal it, and how he fought back with purpose, vulnerability, and one unforgettable song: “Let the People Who Love You, Love You.” We talk about the emotional toll of illness, the power of showing gratitude, and how even a note on a bathroom mirror can change everything.    5 Takeaways: 1.       You don’t have to go through hard times alone—let people show up. 2.       Your creative voice can survive even the hardest battles. 3.       Gratitude and expression are powerful tools for healing. 4.       Vulnerability is a bridge—not a weakness. 5.       Sometimes the greatest love comes from the quietest places.    Links to Jon Website: https://jonmichaelsmusic.com/ [https://jonmichaelsmusic.com/]  Listen to: Let the people who love you love you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKWc5KjBN4 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQKWc5KjBN4]   Listen to: The Gift of Forgiveness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwY8JW6lomY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwY8JW6lomY]     Paul: Contact Details   Paul Padmore Website: https://stan.store/Paul_P [https://stan.store/Paul_P]      Please Leave A Review  I have a small favor to ask! If you’ve been enjoying My Perfect Failure, leaving a review would mean the world to me. It helps the show grow and reach more people who need these stories of resilience and success. Plus, I love hearing your thoughts!  So please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or the platform of your choice Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835/support] Every setback has a valuable lesson. 🔄 Keep discovering powerful insights from AMAZING guests—listen to past episodes at My Perfect Failure: Tune in now. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835] If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-perfect-failure/id1471554801] Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community [https://www.reddit.com/r/MyPerfectFailure/?rdt=65043]

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes  MPF Discussion with Tamara Cortoos Lost Your Spark? Midlife Might Be Your Superpower with Tamara Cortoos    About Tamara Tamara’s early forties weren’t the smooth, confident years she’d imagined. They were messy, uncertain and full of questions she couldn’t answer. So, she wrote her own midlife survival guide. That sparked something bigger, and Midlife Crossroads Academy (MCA) was born. MCA helps midlifers navigate this in-between stage with clarity, confidence and a real sense of possibility. As a midlife guide, Tamara doesn’t believe in quick fixes or empty ‘just follow your passion’ advice. Midlife isn’t about starting over—it’s about recalibrating, realigning and stepping into what’s next with intention. Tamara is endlessly curious about what makes people tick and how we create lives that feel meaningful and exciting. She loves deep conversations, fresh perspectives and challenging how we see midlife. If this stage has taught her anything, it’s that reinvention is always an option. And sometimes, the best is still to come.    "Lost Your Spark? Midlife Might Be Your Superpower" In this episode of My Perfect Failure, I’m joined by Tamara Cortoos, who swapped corporate checkboxes for real-life purpose. Tamara had the job, the boxes ticked, and the title—until she looked in the mirror one day and thought, “Wait… who is this?” That moment kicked off a bold midlife pivot. We talk about ditching the “midlife crisis” myth, beating the comparison trap, and why change management isn’t just for the boardroom. Tamara’s now helping others thrive through her Midlife Crossroads Academy—because midlife isn’t the end, it’s your second wind.     🎯 Takeaways: ·       Midlife = glow-up, not meltdown ·       You’re not “too late”—you’re right on time ·       Comparison is nonsense—write your own story ·       Change is awkward, but worth it ·       You don’t have to reinvent—just realign 🎁 Grab Tamara’s free midlife & failure workbook just for MPF listeners!     Connect to Tamara ·       Website: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/ [https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/] (check our free resources on the homepage!) ·       Transforming Midlife program: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/transforming-midlife/ [https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/transforming-midlife/] ·       Other programs and resources: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/our-programs/ [https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.com/our-programs/] ·       EXCLUSIVE workbook to help overcome perceived failures in midlife: https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.kit.com/failureworkbook [https://midlifecrossroadsacademy.kit.com/failureworkbook]        Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835/support] Every setback has a valuable lesson. 🔄 Keep discovering powerful insights from AMAZING guests—listen to past episodes at My Perfect Failure: Tune in now. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835] If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-perfect-failure/id1471554801] Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community [https://www.reddit.com/r/MyPerfectFailure/?rdt=65043]

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes  MPF Discussion with Christina Gerakiteys Is Shame Blocking Your Success? With Christina Gerakiteys    About Christina Christina Gerakiteys is a global keynote speaker, innovation catalyst, and CEO of UtopiaX. Passionate about empowering leaders and change-makers, she designs transformative programs that inspire Moonshot thinking and challenge conventional mindsets. Christina is the author of Celebrating Success One Failure at a Time and founder of IdeaSparx.   She has worked with organisations like Deloitte, Bupa, and Austrade, and delivered keynotes for Singularity University, SXSW, and Vivid Ideas. Christina also hosts the Inspired for Impact podcast and contributes to thought leadership in creativity and innovation. She sits on multiple advisory boards, advocates for sustainability and gender equity, and is completing a doctorate in Creativity and Innovation.   Is Shame Blocking Your Success? In this episode of My Perfect Failure, I’m joined by the incredible Christina Gerakiteys—innovation thought leader, founder advisor, and author of Celebrating Success, One Failure at a Time. Christina opens up about the hidden emotional barriers that often sabotage our progress—particularly shame and perfectionism. Drawing from her personal journey and her work with startup founders and CEOs, she explains how failure, when properly reframed, can become a powerful driver for innovation, creativity, and growth.   We also explore Christina’s mission to redefine failure, her bold “Rooster of the Week” idea, and why she nearly didn’t publish her book due to self-doubt. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever let fear or shame hold them back from stepping into their full potential.   5 Key Takeaways: 1.       Shame is a silent success blocker. Acknowledge it, and it loses power. 2.       Your failures hold insights your successes can’t teach you. 3.       Innovation requires failure—and the space to talk about it. 4.       Vulnerability builds strong leadership and stronger teams. 5.       Self-reflection is the gateway to real transformation.    Social Links to Christina ·       Website: https://www.christinagerakiteys.global/ [https://www.christinagerakiteys.global/]  ·       Order Book : also “Celebrating Success, One Failure At A Time” https://www.christinagerakiteys.global/?CR=Book [https://www.christinagerakiteys.global/?CR=Book]  ·       Order Course: https://offer.christinagerakiteys.global/book [https://offer.christinagerakiteys.global/book]  ·       Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagerakiteys/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagerakiteys/]    Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835/support] Every setback has a valuable lesson. 🔄 Keep discovering powerful insights from AMAZING guests—listen to past episodes at My Perfect Failure: Tune in now. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835] If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-perfect-failure/id1471554801] Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community [https://www.reddit.com/r/MyPerfectFailure/?rdt=65043]

✅ Subscribe now for more episodes  MPF Discussion with Marie Lesaicherre The Gratitude Reset with Marie Lesaicherre    Marie – Founder of Akesa Health & Global Business Leader Marie is the founder and CEO of Akesa Health, a serial entrepreneur, scientist, and coach with over 20 years’ experience launching and growing businesses across five continents. From GE to startups, she’s led ventures in healthcare, life sciences, and insurance. Alongside advising companies on strategy and global expansion, Marie supports individuals in unlocking their potential and living more fulfilled lives.    🎙️The Gratitude Reset Can gratitude rewire your brain? In this eye-opening episode, Marie Lesaicherre reveals how this powerful practice transformed her life after personal collapse. Beyond simply "thinking positive," Marie explains the neurological impact of consistent gratitude practice—how it creates new neural pathways that enhance resilience, creativity, and overall wellbeing. Marie shares how gratitude became her refuge during her darkest moments, eventually inspiring her to launch Akesa Health to help others access similar healing tools. Discover why gratitude isn't just a feel-good exercise but a scientifically validated approach to mental health that complements traditional healing modalities.    Key Takeaways: 1.       Gratitude practice physically alters brain chemistry and neural pathways 2.       Regular gratitude interrupts negative thought spirals before they gain momentum 3.       Expressing gratitude enhances problem-solving capabilities during challenges 4.       The practice becomes increasingly natural and rewarding with consistency 5.       Gratitude heightens awareness of positive experiences while building resilience against negative ones    Social Links To Marie Contact Marie at Akesa ·       https://www.akesahealth.com [https://www.akesahealth.com]   Connect with Marie on LinkedIn ·       https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlesaicherre/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlesaicherre/] Follow Akesa Health on Twitter ·       https://twitter.com/AkesaHealth [https://twitter.com/AkesaHealth]   Marie Article: Gratitude is good for you, the science ·       https://www.akesahealth.com/post/gratitude-is-good-for-you-the-science [https://www.akesahealth.com/post/gratitude-is-good-for-you-the-science]      Please Leave A Review I have a small favor to ask! If you’ve been enjoying My Perfect Failure, leaving a review would mean the world to me. It helps the show grow and reach more people who need these stories of resilience and success. Plus, I love hearing your thoughts!  So please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or the  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835/support] Every setback has a valuable lesson. 🔄 Keep discovering powerful insights from AMAZING guests—listen to past episodes at My Perfect Failure: Tune in now. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/319835] If this episode resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.Hit the link and leave your 5 STAR review [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-perfect-failure/id1471554801] Join the - My Perfect Failure Reddit Community [https://www.reddit.com/r/MyPerfectFailure/?rdt=65043]