13 episodes

After 15 years of working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tory Eletto (@NYTherapist) realized that what many of us are actually working on, is healing the relationship we have within. Tory dives into hard topics in a compassionate, relatable, and easy to digest way. The Imperfect Person was created to help you connect the dots in your healing journey.

The Imperfect Person Tory Eletto @nytherapist

    • Society & Culture
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After 15 years of working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tory Eletto (@NYTherapist) realized that what many of us are actually working on, is healing the relationship we have within. Tory dives into hard topics in a compassionate, relatable, and easy to digest way. The Imperfect Person was created to help you connect the dots in your healing journey.

    #12 - The Myths of Healing

    #12 - The Myths of Healing

    “Healing is the relationship that we have with ourselves.”

    In today’s episode, we’re diving deeper into the myths and barriers to healing. If you’ve been listening or have been following me, you’ll know that I look up to healing with such high regard because it is very important. Some of these myths won’t surprise you, but here’s to hoping that you can redefine healing and learn more about what they are not and how to continue to live alongside our wounds.

    Show notes:
    [1:21] Broken to healed
    [8:10] What happens when we take away the pressure of having to get rid of pain and trauma
    [9:13] Knowing and integration
    [10:11] Replace negative thinking with positive thinking
    [11:53] Healing means we no longer engage in dysfunctional behaviors
    [13:16] Healed = happy
    [15:29] If we are repeating patterns, it means we are not healing
    [17:03] Be perfectly healed before we can live
    [18:33] In a nutshell…

    My website is up! Come check out all my webinars here: tory-eletto.mykajabi.com

    Find and follow me at: @nytherapist

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    • 20 min
    #11 - Sex In A Long-term Relationship

    #11 - Sex In A Long-term Relationship

    Today’s episode is going to be a sensitive one and if you’re in a long-term relationship, whether or not you’re having issues with your sexual relations, this is going to be a great listen for you. Why does your sexual identity go away if you don’t feel your husband or long-term partner desiring you? Do not rely your self-worth solely on someone else, do the inner work, and do not wait for someone else to ignite your intimate, magnetic energy.

    Show notes:
    [1:22] Some basic info about me and my husband
    [3:39] What really bothered me when our sex life declined
    [6:04] Feeling shame
    [7:50] Something that Esther Perel said that stuck with me
    [10:10] Sharing an awkward and vulnerable topic
    [12:56] Developing a part in you, for you—the intimacy tank
    [15:57] The struggles of a long-term relationship


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    • 19 min
    #10 - Living A Life of Values Vs. Living A Life From Emotion

    #10 - Living A Life of Values Vs. Living A Life From Emotion

    Emotions are subjectively experienced and oftentimes accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes. It is part of being human, but they are not meant to make choices and decisions. For most of us, the process becomes confusing because we weren’t taught how to experience, feel, manage, and honor our emotions. Tune in as I share what it takes to live a life aligned with your values.

    Join the Next Level Live on March 26, 2022! Click HERE

    Show notes:
    [1:06] The beauty of being deeply connected to ourselves
    [1:32] Losing yourself in the experience
    [4:23] The difference between YOU and your emotions
    [5:41] What is healing?
    [6:30] How do you find your value and know if you’re in alignment?
    [8:10] How does Tory know when she’s out of alignment with her values?
    [9:30] When healing happens… these happen
    [11:25] A couple of questions to ask yourself when you’re not feeling great
    [14:58] So many can relate to the feeling “stuck”
    [15:52] See me and my friends from Next Level University on March 26, 2022, at the Next Level Live

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    • 16 min
    #9 - The Need To Be Seen

    #9 - The Need To Be Seen

    “I know you can do it!” and “Great job!”

    These are the most common compliments we throw at people, and we almost always mean well. However, these words don’t always land because there’s no connection. The desire to truly feel seen is the biggest collective wound we all have, and it’s because it’s difficult to see. How do we make people feel seen and, more importantly, what it requires from us? Join me in today’s episode as we talk about this very important deep need. 

    Show notes:
    [1:22] When compliments don’t land
    [3:36] How do we really “see” someone
    [5:15] The biggest challenge to “seeing” someone
    [7:20] What I do if I crave feeling seen
    [8:50] Important reminder
    [12:21] Here’s something to think about 

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    • 14 min
    #8 - Letting Go

    #8 - Letting Go

    I’m certain that most of us have experienced moving through the ending or a loss, whether a relationship, a job, or a person. But how do we move through this with accountability and grace? Is that even possible? In this episode, I talk about the concept of letting go and the things that I’ve learned as I also went through a couple of these in my life. I also share how letting go is actually reconnecting back to ourselves and sometimes to a transformed version of us.

    Join my 45-minute webinar about Letting Go: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/letting-go-tickets-239408807187

    Show notes:
    [1:47] Is letting go a step-by-step process?
    [3:20] On grieving and transformation
    [6:00] The behaviors we engage in that stops us from feeling
    [7:48] On engaging your protective behaviors: is it shameful?
    [9:04] The power of a “pause”
    [10:50] Here’s what you need to do, if you are in this situation

    Find and follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/nytherapist/

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    • 12 min
    #7 - Being In The Mess

    #7 - Being In The Mess

    If you are finding yourself in the thick of something or in the middle of a mess, don’t fret. Please know that you are not alone and that this is part of a cycle. In this episode, I share with you how I navigate through this as well as share my pattern so you can hopefully discover yours.

    Join my 45-minute webinar about Letting Go: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/letting-go-tickets-239408807187

    Show notes:
    [1:12] What does it mean to be in the mess?
    [1:55] What my mess is
    [3:48] Self-connection or disconnection?
    [5:18] When self-connection is not a priority
    [8:00] What happens when you carve time out for yourself
    [11:08] What it looks like when you’ve moved through the cycle of a mess
    [14:33] Know that NO one is always on their A-game

    Find and follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/nytherapist/

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    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

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83 Ratings

83 Ratings

Valerie Altman ,

LOVE

I was lucky enough to have Tory as my Therapist for a few years. She got me through so many really tough places in myself and in my marriage! Now that we no longer work together regularly, I love being able to hop on here and listen to the topics she’s discussing! I’m so proud of you, Tory and THANK YOU! XO

Amieesea ,

So Lovely and Helpful

I absolutely love this podcast! Tory has a way of explaining things in such a simple, digestible and concise way. I also love that the episodes are short and sweet. I have had many aha moments on topics I've heard over and over but didn't get it until she explained them. 10/10 would recommend :).

teibvc ,

I just love this podcast

Something about the way Tory articulates things teaches me and feeds my soul at the same time. I am so happy this podcast exists!

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