Loving the Imperfect

Welcome to Loving the Imperfect podcast, a show for spiritual seekers and skeptics. I’m your imperfect host, Brianne Turczynski.

For ten years I’ve studied offerings from holy teachers and holy texts. I’m a teacher and a journalist who has listened to the stories of many people throughout the years. So I thought it was time to share a story or two about my journey and my thoughts on scripture and holy work from different faith traditions and practices: mostly from Sufi teachers, Buddhists, and Christian mystics.

So, join me as we imperfectly and clumsily make our way through each day mustering up compassion for the hours ahead.

Thank you for stopping by Loving the Imperfect! New episodes are uploaded bi-weekly!
For more information about me and my work please visit
www.brianneturczynski.com

Podcasting since 2024 • 45 episodes

Loving the Imperfect

Latest Episodes

Wordplay With Robert MacFarlane: An Important act of environmental and social justice

Welcome to Loving the Imperfect. Thank you for being here! This week's episode I discuss the importance of Robert Macfarlane's book

August 13, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 6 • 10:36

Do you know what turgid means?

Welcome to Loving the Imperfect! Thank you for being here. Today I'll talk about turgidity (I had to look it up too) and nourishment in our lives with a little help from Vita Sackville-West, Isak Dinesen, and Rolanda (a w...

July 30, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 5 • 9:53

How to Cultivate Creativity and Newness: A life lesson from the Honeysuckle Climber

Hello and Welcome to episode 4 of my fourth season: Lessons from Vita Sackville-West. How do we or our communities represent the old, established bush? What are the secret yearnings of our soul(s) that would promote creativity a...

July 22, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 4 • 8:36

What the Milkweed Helped Me Remember

Hello and welcome! This episode is about what we may call a weed, but if we look closer, we can come into a relationship with the plant or with our neighbor that looks beyond names and reputations. Check out pictures and...

July 15, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 3 • 9:02

Who was Vita Sackville-West: A teacher of transformation

Thank you for joining me. This is the second episode of my garden posts featuring the writings of Vita Sackville-West. You can see pictures and follow me for more posts at

July 08, 2026 • Season 4 • Episode 2 • 7:04