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Imperfectly Broken The Podcast194 CLWK: The Search is OverCollege Life With Kyra: The Search is Over I’m going to be so real with you right now (I always try to be), I think this episode will be a lot more engaging/interesting if you listen to it sped up. When I recorded this, I was kind of lethargic and slow, and as I was listening back to edit the episode, it drove me crazy. So for your sake, play this at a faster speed than 1x. There should be an option on your podcasting app to speed it up, and once again, I recommend you us...2025-06-0911 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast192 Destined to Prove a Disturber and an Annoyer (feat. Ellora Nielson)Your favorite girl is back! It just worked out for Ellora to record another podcast episode with me, but this time, we got to do it in person! We talked about her FSY experience last July and all the miracles that occurred for her that week. We talked about being strong in the faith, about how we can have an impact on people and not even know it, about how sometimes those who seem really strong are at times the most attacked, and about bearing our testimony. I encourage you to be like Ellora; be “destined to...2025-05-2840 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast191 Dwelling in Your Heart & Mind: The Power of the Holy Ghost (feat. Ellora Nielson)In today’s episode, my younger sister and I talk about the Holy Ghost and feeling the spirit. We discuss D&C 8:2-3 which talks about how the spirit speaks truth to your heart and mind. There are lots of ways to feel the spirit: someone may feel an intense pounding of their heart; someone else may feel chills/tingles; someone may get an inspired message in their mind; another may feel at peace; and one individual may feel warmth in their chest … the list goes on. And isn’t it wonderful that the Holy Ghost speaks to us ind...2025-05-2125 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast190 CLWK: The SuitcaseOkay so you know how sometimes people say (myself included), “you do *not* want to miss this episode!” Ladies and gentlemen … that does not apply today. 🫣 Perhaps you’re wondering, “Kyra, why are you encouraging me to skip this episode?” To that response, I would say, “Great question! Let me explain!” 1- The audio quality isn’t going to make anyone jealous. I had to use my phone again (which is actually amazing if you think about how far technology has come), but that means there is extra background noise and you can hear my breaths more pronounc...2025-05-1408 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast182 CLWK: The Research ConferenceWelcome to my new series of “College Life With Kyra” aka “CLWK!” Now that I’ve gotten into graduate school, I’m officially in college once again. I thought it would be fun to chronicle my experience as a new series and the acronym “CLWK” is kind of fun, haha! This episode is all about a research conference I went to last week. I also presented, and that was fun! (Really I just wanted to put it on my CV/academic resume.) Stay tuned for future “College Life With Kyra” episodes. They’ll be more popular once I actually move u...2025-04-1619 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 7: Adventures and Life Events2023-10-3001 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 6: Family and Friends2023-10-3001 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 5: Relationships and Connecting with Others2023-10-3002 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 4: For the Strength of Youth2023-10-3001 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 3: Psychology and Deeper Concepts2023-10-3002 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastSeason 2: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints2023-10-3002 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast86 Slow Motion Moments (feat. Halle Hackings)I have wanted to record this story for a long long time, and I finally had the opportunity to! The truth is that I kept forgetting that I wanted to share this story, and Halle reminded me when she asked about the scars on my arm. They’re pretty intense and hard to miss!After some small talk with Halle, I share the story of how my life changed forever when I broke my arm in half. Yes—in half!For those medical peeps out there, it was a double compound fracture, meaning both bones broke and...2023-10-2531 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast85 It's Just a Matter of When: Part OneI’ve waited to tell this story for several months, and it’s finally time! I am finished (sadly) with all my FSY episodes for this year, so I decided to record this story and post it. Here’s the story of the life-changing experience I had in London while at a museum. This experience was an answer to many prayers and is something I’ll be eternally grateful for. Now let’s just cross our fingers that it all works out! Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-10-2321 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast84 A Nontypical Lesson with Lydia Pace: Part Three“Waiting Upon the Lord” is an action. It is not something that is passive and purposeless. In fact, Lydia and I discuss how waiting upon the Lord is sacred and meaningful.I have a select few “favorite topics” about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and this is one of them!I hope you enjoy this conclusion of my Sunday school lesson recap with Lydia!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-10-1820 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast83 Approximately 17 Minutes LaterI cannot even begin to express in words how incredible this experience was. I look back and am shocked that it happened and that I was blessed enough to experience it.This miraculous event was something that I will never forget, and I hope and pray that those darling girls will not either.In this episode, I describe this 17 minute prayer that I said for my girls. I prayed for them by name, one by one, in front of them. Tears and sniffles and sobs ensued as Heaven visited us in that small dorm room at...2023-10-1637 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast82 A Nontypical Lesson With Lydia Pace: Part TwoThis next part is focused on “I get I now” moments. I recommend you give it a listen because it is pretty good! Lydia is awesome!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-10-1127 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast81 Fist Bumps and Heartbeats: Part Three“It’s Always Something With You”Here is the last part of my last week as an FSY counselor this year (with a bonus story next Monday)! I feel so blessed to have been able to grow, spend time with, and become friends with you all. Being in your lives is a privilege and blessing!I hope you enjoy this final episode that commemorates our time together.Take care and see you on the flip side. 😋Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 81010 to get personalized links for each episod2023-10-0926 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast80 A Nontypical Lesson With Lydia Pace: Part OneThis episode was so much fun to record, and I feel like I learned a lot! Lydia is such a talented podcaster, and this is her first ever episode!We talk and discuss my Sunday school lesson from the 17th of September. It was all about how trials can be blessings. Now before you decide not to listen because that sounds dumb and invalidating (fair enough), know that it probably is not what you’re expecting it to be. In fact, you might be surprised to hear that my lesson was not the “typical” lesson, and my goal was no...2023-10-0430 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast79 Fist Bumps and Heartbeats: Part TwoIn this episode, I recap day three to the middle of day five of my last week of FSY. I’m super excited to record and publish the episode soon to come, “Approximately 17 Minutes Later.”I hope you enjoy this episode and come to understand just how awesome these youth are. P.S. I miss you.Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-10-0229 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast78 Baller BeccaMeet my absolutely adorable roommate Becca. She is incredible and one of the cutest people I know! She is funny, sarcastic, smart, loving, thoughtful, caring, and amazing. I just love her.I interviewed her about FSY, her move from Louisiana, going to college at SUU, roommates, and life. She has some pretty funny answers, and I can’t wait for you to hear.Hopefully she makes you smile as much as she makes me smile!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-09-2817 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast77 Fist Bumps and Heartbeats: Part OneMy friends!!! I am so excited for you to listen to this episode. Whether you’re part of the company, “With All Thine Heart” or not.It seemed like today I focused a little on BTS (behind the scenes) which was kind of fun. I am grateful for the week we spent together and am excited to record and share part two (and three?) with you!Also, I’m super excited for “Approximately 17 Minutes Later,” so keep your eyes peeled for that one!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-09-2527 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast76 The Prisoner and the Jailer with Rylee HoltToday’s episode is about depression. A feeling and experience that is so strong and intense that one can feel like both the prisoner and the jailer at the same time.Rylee and I discuss what depression is, what it feels like, what we did/do to find joy, what depression looks like for some, and so on.This episode is not meant to be depressing, but I do read several quotes about depression, and they are real and raw!!! Hopefully, if anything, they are validating or they help you understand what depression feels like.2023-09-2231 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast75 The Good News: Part Two“I Learned it From You”Last episode for our week together! 😭I’m so grateful I got to spend time with you. Thank you for loving me and allowing me to love you. I’ll never forget you.🩵-KyraDon’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-09-1929 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast74 A Wonderful Weekend For WhitneyWhitney describes and explains her crazy weekend when she received personal revelation for what Heavenly Father wants next for her. Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-09-1430 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastEpisode Out on ThursdayI’m planning on deleting this after the next episode posts on Thursday. I just wanted to let y’all know! Take care and see you then!2023-09-1300 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast73 The Good News: BonusRather than continuing on with the week for this episode, I decided to make a bonus episode and give each of the kids from “Brightness of Hope” a little message.I love you each individually and am grateful for you. Take care my friends. Episode 75 will be the last episode for our week, so stay tuned for that.Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-09-1123 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast72 Impromptu PromptingsPromptings are often imPROMPTu and on the fly. And in order to follow them, you have to just leap forward with faith and trust that everything will be okay.Our week was something else, and I am ETERNALLY grateful I was blessed to do it with James. He is incredible, and I feel so glad that we got to work together.Kiddos, just a reminder that there will be 1-2 more episodes for our week, so stay tuned for those. They take me time to not only record but to edit, so please know and don’t...2023-09-0626 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast71 The Good News: Part One☀️Brightness of Hope☀️You all have no idea how much I’ve looked forward to recording this episode. It’s only made it more exciting each time one of my kids has asked me about my podcast and about this episode, so thank you for being so invested. It’s finally here my friends!There will definitely be a part two and most likely a part three too. I love you SO much and hope you enjoy this episode. James and my episode will be out on Wednesday! Don’t forget to sign up for Remi...2023-09-0427 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast70 A Question I Didn’t Know I Had: Part Two (feat. Anna Lemke)I told Anna that anytime I forget to say something in the episode, I can normally squeeze it in the description.So with that being said, I forgot to say that the reason Anna and I did an episode today is because a notification that she requested to be my friend on Facebook popped up WHILE I was recording the episode prior to this a couple of days ago. I felt like it couldn’t haven’t been a coincidence, so I text her and here we are. This conversation is a continuation of the story abou...2023-08-3030 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast69 A Question I Didn’t Know I Had: Part OneThis story is an experience in my life that I will never forget and will treasure forever. I plan on sharing it with anyone who will listen. I plan on sharing it for the rest of my life.I had really high expectations for how this episode would turn out, and I don’t think I met all of them. I wish I was more organized, less sporadic, and more focused. That being said, it’s imperfect, and I didn’t have a script! I said I was going to look at my notes, but I actually rarely did wh...2023-08-2833 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast68 Kaylee Comes to the Rescue!Thank you Kaylee so much for helping me mess around with zoom and recording an episode. It helped me so much!For this episode, Kaylee and I talk about FSY and then anything that comes to our minds. To be honest, I edited this a few weeks ago and don’t remember exactly what it’s about, so listen to find out because I forgot! 😂I love you Kaylee!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-08-2324 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast67 All From The Heart: Part Three🚨Fair warning🚨When you record three podcast episodes in a row and it’s late at night, the quality goes 📉⤵️. It was kind of difficult to edit this episode because my words are extremely jumbled, and I couldn’t decide what mess to leave in there and what to take out. Here’s the final edit, though it is SO far from perfect. #embraceimperfectionTeach by example, right?Nevertheless, this poorly recorded final part is in no way a representation of how incredible our week was together. I feel eternally grateful to have been blessed with the op...2023-08-2121 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast66 Conspiracy Theories With KennedyYOU GUYS. This episode was so much fun to record and so much fun to edit. I apologize it’s soooo long. The time truly got away from us. Whoops!While editing, I couldn’t stop laughing at our silliness and at our laughter. I hope our laughter doesn’t annoy you, because there’s a lot of it!Kennedy took the reins in this episode, and she decided she wanted to talk about conspiracy theories. This takes us on a journey of different topics including birds not being real, AI, ChatGPT, tv shows and the...2023-08-1639 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast65 All From the Heart: Part TwoHey my friends, welcome back to part two!I teared up once or twice while editing this back, so I just hope you know how much I love and care about you. FSY may be over, but I refuse to give up and forget about you. Won’t happen.There is one more part to this series that is already recorded, but I’m planning on recording another 2-3 episodes about certain stories from that week. As to when they’ll come out, I’m not sure. I’ll let you know as soon as I decide!2023-08-1428 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast64 Meet One of the Best People Ever! (feat. Jaden)Wow. Jaden, thank you. I didn’t say on the podcast [insert slap on the forehead here], but I want to make it clear that I learned so much from you too. You blessed my life in more ways than one, and I truly don’t think you understand how much you enriched my life. I know Heavenly Father loves me because He sent me you! So thank you again. From the bottom of my heart! Also, thank you for recording a podcast episode with me. Sorry I am so loud and it sounds like...2023-08-0930 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast63 All From The Heart: Part OneHey kiddos! I’m excited for you to be able to listen to this episode. Unfortunately, I only got through day zero and day one. How that happened, I’m not really sure. Sorry in advance! 🫣The good news is that Jaden and I have recorded an episode together that will post this Wednesday! Stay tuned for that!I also recorded two more episodes right after this one that will play the following two Mondays. I love you all so much. Stay true. Stay connected. I hope to talk to you after you listen!2023-08-0730 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast62 Reunited At Last! Featuring Kennedy Van KomenOh my goodness what a fun episode to record, listen to, and edit. So many times I just thought, “aww she is so precious” and “I love her so much.”We were able to record two episodes during free time while at training for FSY. So stay tuned for the next one about conspiracy theories! 😲🫣🤪We cover lots of different topics, and we laugh and have fun along the way. I hope you enjoy listening to this as much as I did!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-08-0232 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast61 The Right PlaceIn this episode, I recap my fourth week this summer as an FSY counselor. I really enjoyed my kids from that week; especially my girls! I was able to get pretty vulnerable with them during pizza night, and we bonded a lot!I’m grateful for the opportunity to grow and to share my testimony with my kids from that week.Don’t forget to stand forever!Stay tuned for some mind-boggling miracles (like seriously!) from my last three weeks of FSY in Ephraim!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text...2023-07-3118 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast60 Thoughts on Parenting with LaceyThis episode was SO fun to record. I simply love Lacey sooo sooo much! We recorded this back in May, so it’s a little dated considering I talk about FSY and how I want to approach this summer. Since it’s literally my last week this week, I can only hope I implemented my goal of being there and being willing to say, “I don’t know but I’ll find out.” Lacey and I talk about parenting out of fear, repairing relationships, making mistakes and how that’s okay (embracing imperfection!!!), doing whatever necessary for your kids...2023-07-2626 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast59 A Perfect LoveDale G. Renlund said, “God’s love is perfect. Our ability to sense that love is not.”That was kind of our theme for the week, and it turned out to be pretty special. I’m grateful for my kids and for the opportunity to learn and grow with them!I hope we are always Firm in the Faith!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-07-2426 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast58 Meet My Sister: AmaraLast but certainly not least, meet my sister Amara. She’s kind and dedicated and smart and loving. I’m grateful she agreed and decided to come on my podcast. I love her and am grateful for her in my life.P.S. I didn’t have time to edit this, so I hope it’s not too clunky.Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-07-1914 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast57 Just The Beginning: Part Three“Tell Them Why”Where to start.To be completely honest with you, this is probably one of my most vulnerable episodes yet. In fact, I’ve had a ton of anxiety over sharing this with everyone and putting my fears and concerns and pain out there for people to see and listen to. Especially my kids.That being said, I have to practice what I preach, and I believe in embracing imperfection, embracing humanness, and embracing vulnerability.I shed several tears while listening to this back in order to edit it. I was so...2023-07-1734 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast56 Meet My Brother: CorwinTwo words: Teenage boys 🤪Without a doubt, my brother is a teenager boy, and he goes to prove that today. This recording was originally just over 10 minutes, and the final product is considerably less so. Why you might ask?Well because he liked to give me a hard time and just sit there for several seconds after most questions. Don’t worry, I’ve saved you that time. He sounds way nicer with his quick responses due to the magic of ✨editing✨ , so yay for that.Also, I want you to know that he normally do...2023-07-1208 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast55 Just The Beginning: Part Two“An Inexorable Love”This is the second episode of a set of three about my second week as an FSY counselor in Bowling Green, Kentucky.I feel so grateful to have been there and to have taken part in the “marvelous work” that the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is.I feel so grateful to have met and loved my youth. And it’s only just the beginning!I’m so sorry to Hailey, Lauren, Emma, Bennett, and Mason because I didn’t get to you in this episode. Next episode I prom...2023-07-1028 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast54 Meet My Sister: ElloraHey everyone! This is my third interview with one of my siblings, and it was super fun and entertaining to record. Ellora is so cute, and I’m so grateful to be her sister. I love you Ellora!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-07-0514 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast53 Just The Beginning: Part One“A List of Firsts”This episode is from my second week as an FSY counselor in 2023. I continue my journey in Bowling Green, Kentucky, at Western Kentucky University.My company was “A Marvelous Work,” and we had a marvelous time! Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?), I had a ton to say, so this is episode one of three. Sit back, relax, and get excited for the next two parts! Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-07-0328 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast52 Meet My Brother: MalekSibling #2! Our relationship has only gotten better and better over the years, though this podcast episode doesn’t really relate that very well. That being said, we both enjoyed recording this, and I hope you can keep up with his super active mind and thoughts! Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-06-2821 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast51 Hope BasedThis episode is for my first week as an FSY counselor in 2023! My company was named, “Remember and Do,” and I was in Bowling Green, Kentucky.Though I talk in the tense of “last week,” this was actually about three weeks ago. I finally got to editing this and getting it ready.I love my youth from that week and hope they always remember and do the things that will lead them to joy!2023-06-2630 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast50 Meet My Sister: SameraWhile home in AZ, I recorded an episode with each of my siblings. Here’s my sister Samera! Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-06-0822 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast49 My Thoughts on Europe: Part TwoThe next episode to this mini series is here! It’s best paired with the episode right before this as this one just jumps right in with almost no introduction.After I finish explaining the things I noticed and sharing a story or two, I express that there will be at least one more episode about my study abroad program. I’m not sure when that will come out, so keep your eye out! That specific episode will be more sentimental and personal than this and last episode because it will be about my long-awaited answer to my many...2023-05-2924 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast48 My Thoughts on Europe: Part OneI’ve talked about it a lot. I’ve referenced it a lot.I’ve expressed my excitement and anxiety a lot.And it’s finally here. It’s over and completed.I went on my once-in-a-lifetime adventure across the seas and away from home. I did it! I went to:Prague, Czech Republic Vienna, AustriaMunich, GermanyParis, FranceLondon, United KingdomIn this episode, I go into detail about both small and large differences I noticed between Europe and the United States. It was a fun epis...2023-05-2526 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast47 Tswift Lyrics with WhitneyThis is technically part 2, and unfortunately, the last episode I have recorded with Whitney. She’ll be back … but not until we are both back in Cedar for school. Editing this episode made me miss her so much! I just love our friendship! I hope you can feel that love coming through as you listen to us hangout for the last time. (That is, until this Fall.)Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 81010 P.S. I’ll have an episode by myself out tomorrow.2023-05-2320 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast46 Home Sweet HomePhew! I made it back from across the seas! I had one day at home until I drove down to Arizona to spend some time with my family before FSY. So now I am “home” once more. Back in the United States and back in the home I lived in for 6 years!At the beginning of this episode I say it’s going to be a quick one, and then it nearly ends up being my usual length. It goes to show that I know how to ramble, but are you surprised?!I share a few...2023-05-1719 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast45 Tswift, Talents, and Tangents with WhitneyTo be honest with you, this was such a fun episode to record and edit. Being with Whitney is always a blast, and editing it made me feel like I was with her all over again. She means so much to me and I value our friendship a lot!One thing about Whitney is that she is a Taylor Swift fan. She is dedicated to admiring and appreciating the art that Taylor Swift creates. In tune with our theme of art from last episode, we decided to record one focusing on Taylor Swift and lyrics from...2023-05-1527 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast44 Some Quick Interviews Across the SeaMy plan was to go back and edit this episode again, moving things around and making it make more sense. That plan didn’t work, so here we are. I left all the in between chatter in, and I’m sorry if you can’t hear it. The microphones work great if they’re close to your mouth, but sometimes they are too quiet or too loud based on the distance from one’s mouth.Anyway …I’ve met some really cool people here on this quick 2 week study abroad through SUU: Jaycee, Tanner, Abby, Izzy, and Rylee are...2023-05-1018 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast43 I Redeemed Myself!Hey! In this episode, I share three quick stories. There’s some giggling, sarcasm, and jokes. I hope you enjoy this quick listen! Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-05-0812 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast42 The Art All Around Us With WhitneyWhitney joins me this week to discuss art and all the ways it is present in our lives. We also talk about how important it is to appreciate and partake in the creation of it! This episode is full of quotes and laughs, and “so true’s” as we realize how relevant and TRUE art is! The Quote of the Day that we recorded (but I had muted … whoops!) is from Picasso, and he said, “Art is the lie that tells us the truth.” Tune in to hear more about it 😜Don’t forget to sign up for Re...2023-05-0326 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast41 General Conference Review: Part FourLast one everyone! I did it! I finished going through all my notes … and it only took 4 episodes! 😂Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-05-0129 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast40 General Conference Thoughts: Part Three (feat. Kadrianne)Do you like my alliteration? I love literary devices in case you didn’t know.I decided it would take me 4 weeks if I waited to post each episode about conference on Monday, and that seemed repetitive. So I beat the system and invited Kadrianne to come and talk about General Conference with me! Wahoo!We actually watched both sessions on Sunday together, and I had a wonderful time. It’s so special to spend time with the ones you love while doing things you love!Fair warning that this episode is a lot of m...2023-04-2626 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast39 General Conference April 2023 Thoughts: Part TwoTune in to listen to my thoughts on General Conference! Part 2!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-04-2423 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast38 Choir Concert Review April 2023Some episodes are more work than others, and this one might just make the top two most difficult episodes I’ve ever edited. Sheesh!So, now that you know that, I hope you go easy on the varying quality of audio, the rough transitions, the weird cutoffs, the different volumes, and the randomness of it all. Most importantly, I hope you still enjoy the chaotic mess that this is. In other news, I love choir! I’ve loved singing for a long time. (That doesn’t mean I’m very good. I’m average haha!) 2023-04-1928 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast37 General Conference April 2023 ThoughtsUnfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) I ran out of time to talk about all the talks … so there’s going to be at least a part two and three. I go over my General Conference notes and then share some of my thoughts and impressions along the way. I also explain my little habit of taking notes and the way I’ve done it in the past.For those who don’t know, General Conference is a worldwide broadcast streamed twice a year for anyone who wants to listen. It is specifically targeted towards members of the Church o...2023-04-1726 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast36 A Quick Interview with KeeleyHey everyone! Sticking with the theme of about 5 minutes of content, I asked my bestest friend if she’d be willing to be interviewed real quick in between classes.Because of the cute lapel microphones I bought, this was possible! Wahoo!We had a fun and silly little conversation about things exciting coming up, things that are stressful, foods she likes (fruit … YUM!), and our favorite songs from our upcoming institute choir concert on Sunday.Tune in for a quick chat!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-04-1205 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast35 Quick UpdateHey everyone!I totally slacked this week and didn’t get an episode up on time. Then, because I didn’t want to skip this week solo episode entirely, I recorded a 5 minute segment for you real quick. It’s probably boring, and it’s not the best quality, but that’s okay, right? You win some and you lose some.Anyway, I hope you have a great day, and I promise I’ll be back and running full speed soon!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-04-1105 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast34 The Magic of Music with Evelyn and KadrianneWe spent 5 minutes trying to come up with a title, and we couldn’t find one we all loved that connected to what we talked about. So I took the easy way out and used a basic title related to music. If you can come up with a better title, let me know!It’s always fun to share music with people you love and care about. It teaches you about them and gives you an opportunity to connect. I’m grateful for music. I’m also grateful for my friends who are willing to record with me basicall...2023-04-0521 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast33 Laughter in LifeHave you laughed today? If it’s early in the morning, maybe you haven’t had the chance to. Well, I hope to change that. And if I can’t get a laugh out of you, perhaps I can at least garner a smile from you.Life is better when you’re laughing. And why not laugh?! You deserve it!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-04-0321 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast32 My Most Memorable MiraclesAll but one of the miracles I have to share have to do with my car. The good news (and the moral of all the miracles) is that I’m alive, my car is alive, all is well, and I am back at home. Yay for blessings and divine help!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-03-2923 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast31 Beautiful Things with Angel and BaileyA little out of order this week (and a day late … whoops!), but I’ll have an episode by myself out soon.Anyway, today I bring back the fun little idea of sharing music. Angel, Bailey, and I all pick a song (or two) and share why we like it, what it means to us, and what messages the songs portray.They are:-beautiful things by Joseph Tilley-Love & War in Your Twenties by Jordy Searcy-Extraordinary Magic by Ben Rector-Roses by The Band CAMINOListen for some of our real...2023-03-2821 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast30 “That was Wholesome” with Angel, Evelyn, and Kadrianne!Surprise! To make up for not posting last Wednesday, I recorded with not one, not two, but THREE other people! It’s a little chaotic, but all in good fun.We have a meaningful (and wholesome according to Evelyn) conversation about relationships, friend-zoning people, getting over guys, and dating in general.Tune in for a fun conversation about love!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-03-1527 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast29 Through YouYou can make all the difference in someone’s life. You can work miracles. Through you, lives can be saved. People can feel loved, days can be brightened, belongingness can increase, and hope can be restored.Through you, anything is possible.Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-03-1319 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast28 The Inconvenient ThingI taught Sunday school (yes, again!) recently, and the scriptures for Come Follow Me reminded me of the talk “The Inconvenient Messiah” by Jeffrey R. Holland.In this episode, I share my favorite parts of the talk and little bits from my lesson. I also play a 6 minute excerpt of the talk because it’s just THAT good!Ponder this: what are you going to do this next week to show Heavenly Father you’re willing to do the “inconvenient thing” for Him?Read the talk here:https://speeches.byu.edu/talks...Listen...2023-03-0623 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast27 Ubiquitous Biking With Savannah MedicoI bet you’ll never guess what the word of the day is today … wahoo you got it!“Biking.” Just kidding, it’s “ubiquitous.” Savannah and I talk about her mission and the lessons she learned through her experiences biking.Savannah, thank you for letting me kidnap you!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-03-0129 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast26 Correlated With Happiness—The BeatitudesIn order to get a doctorate degree, you have to do research. Research sounds yucky to me, but I’ve started warming up to the idea.One of the really cool things about research is that we get statistics of things that are correlated with one another: things that are statistically significant and things that matter!In one of my psychology classes, we discussed a study done on things correlated with happiness. The findings are super interesting, so I decided to share some of them with you!What do you think? Is income highly co...2023-02-2723 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast25 Jewels in the Jar with Angel PhelpsMarbles are fun, but aren’t jewels better? Instead of comparing being vulnerable to little marbles, Angel suggested that it makes more sense for them to be jewels. Precious and unique … something we care about and want to protect!If you don’t know what I’m talking about, tune in and I’ll explain!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-02-2226 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast24 Twenty Things for Twenty YearsI’m 20 now! If you can’t believe it, don’t worry because neither can I! Haha!I decided to share:-20 things I’m proud of-20 things I’m grateful for-20 things I’ve learnedI guess that means I share 60 things, but you get the point.I hope you appreciate the things I have to share!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-02-2026 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast23 Valentine’s Day Boxes With BaileyI’m warning you right now: Bailey and I like to talk over one another. So when you notice it, remember that I warned you in advance!That being said, we both have a lot to say and a lot to share. I simply love Bailey and love talking with her, so I had so much fun laughing and going with the flow during this episode. Happy Valentine’s Day Week!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-02-1530 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast22 The One PersonIn one of my classes, we spent an entire hour on the topic of resilience. One of the things that was in the article that we read (in order to prepare for the class) was that in multiple studies, they found that children who had at least one involved adult in their lives were much more likely to be resilient and to bounce back from traumatic experiences in their lives.Basically, one person can make all the difference.It only takes one.I want to be that person. The one person to believe in...2023-02-1319 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast21 The Small Service of Smiling with Dallee“There’s just something different about you” … seems to be one of the best compliments there is. (When it’s in a nice way of course.)It’s one of the best compliments because it means that your countenance is bright and beautiful and happy. It means that who. you. are. is unique and positively impactful in the lives of others. Being different, being unique, being beautiful … well it’s more than just your outward appearance. That’s what Dallee and I talk about in this episode, so get ready for a deep (but super fun) conversation about smiling and about 2023-02-1026 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast20 Sounds Like an Easy Job20 How often does someone say something and it makes you want to laugh? Something a little absurd or a little crazy as to make you question what made them think that way?That happened to me a few weeks ago. I played it off cool, but I quietly cracked up at her mistaken belief. To be fair, I had the same one before I came to college. Maybe that is why I had such a good giggle! I realized how much I had learned and how college really does teach you a lot!I hope you...2023-02-0624 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast19 Embarrassing Stories with Kadrianne BirdI hope this episode doesn’t make you yawn … not because I think it’s boring, but because I am a serial yawner and this episode showcases that unique characteristic of mine!Kadrianne and I interview one another and ask fun and silly questions to better understand each other and to have fun. We definitely succeeded and had a blast doing it!We answer quite a few questions, but the most memorable answers are towards the end … what is your most embarrassing moment?Listen to find out!Don’t forget to sign up for Rem...2023-02-0126 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast18 The Songs That Speak to MeToday I decided to do something different and kind of exciting!I share five songs that have spoken to me. Maybe because they have a good message, they helped me during a hard time, they are relatable, or because they are just well written … they all have different special meanings and purposes that helped them make the cut.What song(s) speak to you? Why? Do you remember where you were when you first heard it or was first touched by it? Please share! (You can comment on the youtube video.)Don’t forget to s...2023-01-3021 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast17 Ordinary People With Extraordinary Destinies with Savannah OttleyI’m not going to lie, this episode is a little chaotic! I suppose most of them are to be honest! Savannah and I continue our talk about who we present and seeing past someone’s defenses. We also talk about ordinary people being extraordinarily divine and important!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-01-2526 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast16 Hope is Not LostThis episode is (kind of) a part two of “It Gets Better. I Promise.” That episode didn’t end up being very inspirational or exciting, and I felt disappointed in how it turned out.So I recorded another one!I focus on Elder and Sister Holland’s worldwide devotional this month and add my thoughts to the message they shared.I hope (hehe) this episode does a better job of what I wanted the other one to do: actually give you hope!2023-01-2322 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast15 Who Do You Present With Savannah OttleyI met Savannah the first week of this new semester. Ironically (or not so ironically), she’s in my communication class!We had a lot of fun recording this episode and talking about who we are, what matters to us, what masks we wear, how we present ourselves to others, and the importance of change. Stay tuned for part two next week!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind! Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-01-1829 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast14 My First Week as a Junior at SUUCollege is super fun, but it’s also kind of weird! It creates opportunities to meet people, to learn, to grow, to enjoy life, to make lifelong friends, and to get to know yourself. The joys and challenges of college are simple in theory, but they can be complex too.Today, I mostly focus on the simplicity of college and of my first week back to school. I talk about knowing a lot of people, getting caught in the act (uh-oh), learning names, making friends, mean notes (or maybe not?), and having a strong foundation.Enjoy th...2023-01-1625 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast13 Being Known is Being Loved With Whitney HurstPart two of the (mostly 😉) controlled chaos and camaraderie is here once again when Whitney and I talk about the importance of social connection and friendship in our day-to-day lives. We talk about belonging, being known is being loved, being your true authentic self and being loved for being that person, what sides of ourselves we present, the little moments next to those we love, our progress, priorities, doing our best, and more! Join us for this rambling rollercoaster that’s (a little bit) chaotic but a lot of fun!Don’t forget to join the remind...2023-01-1124 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast12 It Gets Better. I Promise.On September 28, 2020, I published a blog post by the name of “Happiness Exists. I Promise.” In this podcast episode, I use parts from that blog post and other life experiences since then to share why life is worth living, why hope is not lost, and why I KNOW that it gets better. The best part? Even when things are (finally) great and amazing, the best is *still* yet to come.Stay tuned for part two of this episode coming next Monday!Blog post mentioned: https://imperfectlybroken.com/...Don’t forget to sign up for re...2023-01-0924 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast11 A Misunderstood Necessity with Whitney HurstRambling and giggling ensue when Whitney and I get together, and this episode is no different. We have been planning on recording an episode for a long time now, so we both come very prepared with lots of notes and thoughts to share. I hope you enjoy the passion we both have for this very important and very applicable topic: friendship.Stay tuned for part two next week!Don’t forget to sign up for Remind!Text @kmpodcast to 810102023-01-0429 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast10 Called to ServeIt is scary when you feel God has a specific plan for you, but you're not sure what it looks like or what will happen in order for you to get there. But from my experience, things always end up better than they could ever be imagined. This was the case for me when I grappled with the decision of whether or not to go on a proselyting mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. After days of anxiety and confusion, I was able to find peace as I learned that the mission I was "called...2023-01-0224 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast09 Chance Encounters with Evelyn RoundyIn this episode, I interview and talk with my roommate, Evelyn. We talk about life plans, silly things, chance encounters, and what we want to be known by. She's a joy and I hope you enjoy!2022-12-2825 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast08 The Gift of Loving YourselfIn this episode, I read one of my blog posts and expand on the themes and stories within. I also share a story about how a forgotten phone lead me to serve two people. Most importantly, I emphasize how vital and essential it is to love yourself.2022-12-2625 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast07 FSY: Abby HillIn this episode, I interview Abby. She was an FSY counselor this past summer. She shares her life-changing experiences that forever shaped who she is and who she wants to be. She's sweet, smart, and bubbly. I can't wait for you to hear her story!2022-12-2123 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast06 Human Relations in Group Dynamics***DISCLAIMER***I mention suicide and talk about it for a couple of minutes.In this episode, I explain how this college course changed my life in a way I never expected and didn't know I needed. I share a note I wrote to my professor and talk about the importance of "teach[ing] a man to fish" to prepare him for a lifetime. Lastly, I talk about vulnerablity and its ability to create opportunities. I hope you enjoy!2022-12-1924 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastBonus: Gorilla Glue!In this bonus episode, I layout my plan for my podcast. I want to be strong and consistent--like Gorilla Glue! Don't forget to sign up for Remind: text 81010 and send the message @kmpodcast2022-12-1605 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast05 FSY: Kaden FlippenIn this episode, I interview Kaden, a past FSY counselor. He spoke at an FSY devotional with me, and I just loved his message and needed to have him on the podcast! He shares a touching story about a young man who received the miracle he had been praying for. I hope you learn that you can ask for miracles too! Additionally, I hope you love the story as much as I do!FYI: The microphone that Kaden is using is not on during the recording, so you cannot hear him as well. Because my microphone is the...2022-12-1424 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast04 Water off a Duck's BackIn this episode I talk about the disappointment of not getting things that we hoped to get. I share the story of the seminary seminar I took in order to potentially become a student teacher, and I relate basketball and the choice to quit before I broke my arm. Finally, I talk about letting things go that we cannot change and choosing to love ourselves instead.2022-12-1223 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast03 FSY: Emma EverettFSY is a new segment where I interview FSY counselors and ask them about their experience this past summer. From asking them why they chose to be a counselor to inviting them to share a funny or spiritual story, I hope you find this segment as amusing and exciting as I do!Emma and I were together for four weeks this summer, so I asked her to be my first interviewee. We talk about a fire alarm, following promptings, and having fun. She's amazing, and I know you'll think so too!2022-12-0621 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast02 It's Hard to HateIn this episode, I explain the jingle that is at the beginning and end of each episode; where it came from, how it sounds so professional, who is singing, what instruments are there, and some of the tricky things about getting it finished. Additionally, I talk about the benefits of getting to know more people, but most importantly, I talk about how it is hard to hate and hard not to respect someone whom you know really well. I share a personal story about someone whom I had a hard time with at first, but now is one of my...2022-12-0326 minImperfectly Broken The Podcast01 Episode One: Getting StartedIn this episode, I talk about being brave and biting the bullet, the catch 22 I found myself in, the journey being the process, eustress vs distress, quote and word of the day, and I tell a couple of personal stories that relate to today's topics.2022-11-1921 minImperfectly Broken The PodcastIntroduction and Trailer!Sneak peek into what to expect from this podcast! Little jingle (it's so cute, isn't it?!), stories, the process of writing a post, cool psychology facts and insights, and so much more! I can't wait to continue the journey!2022-11-1602 min