{"podcast":{"title":"The Art Of Imperfect Adulting","slug":"the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506","podcast_index_feed_id":7153506,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/imperfect-adulting/","website_url":"https://www.imperfectadulting.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/2ac49018-887e-4eb1-9bd8-589eaf1c41f5/waJd6ibigV5LfOqjGM5CmQOc.jpg","author":"Amy Stone","episode_count":239,"summary":"The Art of Imperfect Adulting is a podcast and streaming YouTube show for anyone who has ever looked at their own face peering back at them from a Zoom screen and thought: how did I get here, and what do I want to do next? This show is for you if life has taken a turn you didn't plan for and you're still working out what it means. Maybe it's a divorce that rewrote the story you thought you were living, or a health struggle including chronic illness, weight changes, or menopause that shifted everything. It could be a rapid unplanned professional shift like getting fired, laid off, or finally admitting that the corporate grind isn't compatible with the life you actually want. Perhaps your insomnia comes from worrying that you chose the wrong degree, didn't get the job, or that the path you were so sure about went somewhere you didn't intend. Or maybe you feel a sense of drowning in a caregiving season that is quietly consuming you like quicksand, whether you're showing up for a parent, a child, a spouse, or a sibling. It could be a sneaky adulting decision that feels like it should be easier, like choosing a school or curriculum for your kids that is keeping you up at night. Perhaps…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:20:45.418703+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506"},"episode":{"title":"Choices That Shaped The Art of Imperfect Adulting at 200 Episodes","slug":"choices-that-shaped-the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-at-200-episodes","published_at":"2026-03-17T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506/choices-that-shaped-the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-at-200-episodes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506","url":"https://www.imperfectadulting.com","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d9735142-2e58-494a-a9e2-55b216155740.mp3","summary":"Amy Stone, host of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, marks a huge milestone—200 episodes—by reflecting on the choices, pivots, and lessons learned behind the scenes of the show. In this episode, Amy gets real about navigating life transitions, staying true to her values, and building a more inclusive space for women and creators. About Amy Stone: Amy Stone is a media entrepreneur, storyteller, and founder of The Art of Imperfect Adulting - a growing media platform featuring long-form interviews that explore the messy, non-linear reality of building a life. Topics covered: • Celebrating 200 episodes and Amy’s personal growth journey as a creator • Transparency around what works—and what doesn’t • Behind the scenes: experimenting with tech upgrades, building a creative team, and her ongoing search for a creator-first community • Special shout-out to listeners who’ve been part of the journey since the start ABOUT THE SHOW: The Art of Imperfect Adulting elevates the voices of experience by sharing real stories from real people figuring out adult life. Every episode features honest conversations about life's choices, changes, and challenges—interviews with individuals (not celebrities) who share their personal experiences and insights. Through these authentic stories, listeners find validation, motivation, and inspiration for navigating their own path through modern life. Because there's a big difference between expert advice and shared experience, and hearing another person's lived experience helps us feel less alone in our own situations. If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/support If you have a story to share and you'd like to be a guest on The Art of Imperfect Adulting, here are the st…","meta_description":"Amy Stone, host of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, marks a huge milestone—200 episodes—by reflecting on the choices, pivots, and lessons learned behind the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1977,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506/episodes/choices-that-shaped-the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-at-200-episodes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506/choices-that-shaped-the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-at-200-episodes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}