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Mental Health · Dr. Carla Marie Manly

Imperfect Love

by Dr. Carla Marie Manly

The messy road of life is difficult to navigate alone, and it’s often tough to figure out the next best step. Hosted by psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly, the Imperfect Love podcast sheds light on the complicated, sensitive problems that affect us all. Dr. Carla responds to listeners’ real-life questions with a mindfulness-based approach. She delivers quality, nourishing advice on finding love and happiness by learning to embrace life's imperfections.   In supportive conversations with Dr. Carla, you’ll be inspired to cultivate inner joy and create the loving relationships you deserve. With her unique body-mind-spirit focus, she’ll help you create self-love and transform your challenges into growth opportunities.  Each episode is an invitation to explore what does and doesn’t work for you. Collectively, the episodes will help you live the life you were meant to live—the life you want to live—right now.   Looking to grow and change for the better? Discover and hone the skills that will bring you fulfillment and success. Explore the shifts that will help you create the life of your dreams. Increase your self-esteem as you let go of the fear and perfectionism that feed everything from anxiety and body image issues to people-pleasing. Get unstuck and gain confidence by turning negative messages into fuel for change. Feel the transformation that comes from loving your wonderful, imperfect self.   Tired of unsatisfying love relationships? Learn how to attract “perfectly flawed” love that helps you feel seen and respected. Explore love’s highs and lows as you discover how to avoid pitfalls and build emotionally intimate relationships. Discover effective skills for cultivating boundaries, emotional intelligence (EQ), and communication skills to improve your dating life, marriage, or other romantic relationship. Delve into hot topics including narcissism, red flags, toxic patterns, sexuality, apologies, insecure attachment issues, situationships, conflict, trauma, and more.   Looking for genuine, supportive friendships? Get the tools you need to create connections with people who understand, accept, and appreciate you. Learn how to let go of unhealthy friends and discover how to build friendships with people who will respect your boundaries and value you for who you are. Struggling with parenting, in-laws, siblings, or other family issues? Explore challenging family dynamics and attachment problems from multiple angles. Master communication strategies and discover how to shift dysfunctional family patterns with mindful love and empathy.    Feeling burned out or unsatisfied at work? Investigate the problems that make work feel like a depressing chore. Discover the power of workplace EQ and the importance of work-life balance. Learn to use self-care to avoid burnout and feel passionate about your job.   Yearning for respect, equality, and unconditional love? If you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or other marginalized group and have been rejected because of who you are or who you love, you’ll find inclusivity and affirmation. Dr. Carla's platform is welcoming of all sexual orientations and gender identities.    Above all, Imperfect Love creates a warm and accepting space for you to reconnect with your inherent goodness, wisdom, and spirituality. Discover the benefits of self-care and healthy mindset shifts to create positive patterns and internal abundance. Embrace effective stress-reduction techniques such as meditation, journaling, and breathwork to reduce anxiety, calm your mind, and take control of your emotions. Manifest the inner joy that allows you to be the very best version of yourself.   Enjoy Imperfect Love at http://DrCarlaManly.com.   Disclaimer: This podcast is purely educational and is not a replace for professional psychological support. In case of emergency, contact your nearest hospital or emergency hotline such as “911” (US), “999” (UK)

Chart trend

Position in the Mental Health chart (US), last 90 days.

#13
all-time peak
108
days in the top 50 since Nov 2025

Latest episodes

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Micro-Moments: Small Habits for Lasting Love

Are you constantly yearning for a deeper connection with your partner? Do you tend to feel that your mate is disinterested in what's going on in your inner or outer world

Sep 4
1 h 00 min

The Secret to Unshakable Inner Confidence and Self-Worth

Are you exhausted from over-giving and over-doing? Do you tend to look to others for validation or lean into people-pleasing behaviors? If so, you're in solid company. Fr

Aug 28
54 min

Beyond Betrayal: Untangling the Post-Infidelity Trauma Loop

Betrayal by a loved one--especially sexual infidelity--can be one of the most traumatic events a person experiences. And if you've been betrayed by a romantic partner, yo

Aug 21
58 min

Feeling Excluded? How to Shine as Your Authentic Self!

Tired of shrinking to fit in? Feeling like a square peg in a round hole? These common issues can make us feel as if we'll never truly belong. We crave inclusion for many

Aug 14
50 min

Identity Shift: Becoming Your Best Self

Are you living your best, most authentic life? When it comes to success, attractiveness, and other externalities, it's easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to othe

Aug 7
54 min

LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life

Do you tend to live small because you're afraid of not doing well or not getting things right? If a fear of failure or worries about how others might see you keep you fro

Jul 31
59 min

The Truth About AI Friendship: Artificial Intimacy or Real Connection?

Do you have a best friend who is available 24/7 and never wavers in their loving support of you? And does this perfect friend just give and give without ever asking for a

Jul 24
43 min

The Micro-Step Method: Gently Heal Stress, Trauma, & Dysregulation

You may have heard a lot about nervous system regulation and its role in helping you prevent emotional and behavioral chaos while finding inner peace. You may even have t

Jul 17
54 min

Get Rooted and Restored! Steps to Create Inner Calm

In today's high-stress world, it's easy to get stuck in chronic survival mode. We expect ourselves to be more and do more, and often don't realize the toll this takes on

Jul 10
50 min

Sex on Fire! Expert Strategies for Intimacy & Connection!

We often believe that great relationships--and great sex--should come naturally. After all, movies and social media feed us carefully curated versions of idealized romanc

Jul 3
50 min

RESET YOUR LIFE: Healing Self-Doubt, Guilt, and Shame

Do feelings of self-doubt hold you back? Do you struggle with feelings of guilt because of something you regret doing or not doing? Does unworthiness or shame keep you st

Jun 26
57 min

Detox Your BODY, Detox Your MIND: The Path to TRUE Wellness

Have you felt off or ill and visited your doctor's office only to be told that everything looks normal? From my personal and professional experience I know how common and

Jun 19
41 min

Let Go of Perfectionism: SHINE with Self-Worth and Authenticity!

We often believe that we need to be perfect--or at least nearly perfect--to be worthy and lovable. Yet from my experience, the constant striving to look or be perfect can

Jun 12
50 min

The Romance Wrecker: How Stress and Anxiety Ruin Your Sex Life

We often ignore or blame ourselves for a decline in sexual desire. We may even chalk it up to hormones, relationship issues, or boredom. And while all of these factors ca

Jun 5
51 min

Finding Real Love in a Chaotic World

Finding real love can be tricky, and in today's world, meeting organically can be next to impossible. As a result, it's easy to feel hopeless and resigned to being alone

May 29
43 min

LOVE BOOST: 5 Simple Steps to Make Your Relationship GREAT!

Many people – whether married or in other long-term love relationships – begin to feel that they don't want to settle for a romantic partnership that lacks sparkle, conne

May 22
47 min

Say "YES!" to Joyful Connection, Purpose, and a BEAUTIFUL LIFE!

Do life's stressors leave you feeling out of balance and disconnected from yourself? From personal and professional experience, I've found that many people struggle with

May 15
42 min

Healing From the Raw Pain of Infidelity & Betrayal

If you've ever been betrayed by a loved one, especially a romantic partner, you know how deeply painful it can be. When those we count on most betray our trust, it can ta

May 8
48 min

Getting Strong: Setting Boundaries without Losing Relationships

Are you a naturally nurturing person who finds that acts of loving kindness are being mistaken for invitations to be taken advantage of or manipulated? For many generous

May 1
46 min

Coming Together: Tips for Turning Conflict into Connection

Are you conflict avoidant? Do you find it tough to face difficult conversations? Are you filled with anxiety when it's time to talk to certain people about your thoughts

Apr 24
51 min

Chart positions

Where Imperfect Love ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 4, 2026).

#125 ▲ 13 Health & Fitness US
#36 ▲ 5 Mental Health US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

It was such a pleasure working with Dr. Carla. She was warm, intelligent, insightful, and kind. Her show can help so many people. I highly recommend her podcast!

ParentChildConnect · Sep 2025

Dr. Carla is such a warm and inviting host who tackles tough topics with care and compassion. She asks thoughtful questions and helps show the ways in which we can extend grace to ourselves when we may otherwise be tempted to criticize our imperfections. Her podcast is a lovely companion overall, but especially in moments when you’re in need of a pick-me-up or self-reflection.

KCmjt · Aug 2025

Dr. Carla is an amazing host. She and her guests do a wonderful job of helping listeners consider how to think usefully, manage difficult emotions, and take action to solve real-world problems.

vcolfari · Jun 2025

Dr. Manley is a highly skilled interviewer, and an absolute joy to work with. Her topics are timely, fresh, and insightful. A wonderful balance between the practical and theoretical, served up with genuine warmth and kindness!

Abraxas Bear · Jan 2025

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