{"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":"Life After Major Upheaval and Divorce with Becky Mollenkamp","slug":"life-after-major-upheaval-and-divorce-with-becky-mollenkamp","published_at":"2026-05-07T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-art-of-imperfect-adulting-7153506/life-after-major-upheaval-and-divorce-with-becky-mollenkamp","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/88a0dcd3-d4a1-4c4d-a224-eb9fbc405504.mp3","summary":"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 In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Becky Mollenkamp about navigating life’s most profound upheavals. Becky is based in St. Louis, Missouri. She shares about losing her brother to addiction, walking away from a “picture-perfect” marriage, and pivoting from print journalism to entrepreneurship. Listeners will discover practical wisdom on grief, resilience, and breaking free from “good girl” conditioning to create a life with more authenticity and meaning. Becky Mollenkamp is a feminist business coach for service-based entrepreneurs who want to build human-first businesses that honor collective flourishing over profit-at-all-costs growth. Main Topics Covered: Navigating the triple upheaval of divorce, the loss of a sibling to addiction, and an unexpected career shift. The emotional complexities of ending a relationship—even one that looks “perfect” from the outside. Surviving and healing through grief after losing a loved one to heroin overdose, and the impact of sibling bereavement. The personal and systemic challenges of mental health, addiction, and the stigma surrounding both in America. How running and movement became a pathway for processing grief and reconnecting with self. Transitioning from journalism and marketing to coaching—empowering other women to break out of “good girl” conditioning. The ongoing journey from needing external gold stars and validation to living a values-driven, self-defined life. Insights on embracing imperfect adulting, intersectional feminism, and helping others rewrite their stories. Quote from the Episode: “I may have made the bed, but I can make a new bed. 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