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Imperfect Love

Dr. Carla Marie Manly

Booking Overview

A relationship and mental-health advice interview show centered on self-love, emotional well-being, trauma, and healthier relationships, mixing listener-focused guidance with conversations featuring clinicians, wellness specialists, authors, and journalists. Credible pitches include psychologists, therapists, nurses, trauma and nervous-system experts, relationship authors, and journalists with relevant books or research; booking difficulty is likely low to medium because the show features accessible subject-matter experts rather than only major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 158

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.8k subscribers

Instagram: 34.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@drcarlamanly.com

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Host

Dr. Carla Marie Manly - Psychologist and author specializing in relationships, fear, emotional well-being, and personal growth. She is the author of Joy From Fear, Date Smart, Aging Joyfully, and The Joy of Imperfect Love.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter experts in psychology, mental health, trauma, relationships, parenting, nervous-system regulation, or holistic wellness, particularly those with clinical or professional expertise, relevant books, established protocols, or journalism and media credentials.
Required Achievements:  
Authored a relevant book, Created a professional protocol or method, Established expertise in a specialized mental-health or wellness field, Journalism, podcasting, or award-winning media production experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Bridget Todd - Artificial Intelligence Relationships, Artificial Intimacy, Loneliness, Grief, Empathy, Companionship, And Genuine Connection.

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge - Stress, Trauma, Nervous-system Regulation, Anxiety, ADHD, Parenting, Family Patterns, Breathwork, Meditation, And Emotional Healing.

Samalie Rivera - Trauma, PTSD, Chronic Stress, Nervous-system Regulation, Somatic Awareness, Self-compassion, Mindfulness, Self-care, And Inner Peace.

Recent Topics

Relationships, Psychology, Trauma, Mindfulness, Self Care

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Imperfect Love
:

Feeling Excluded? How to Shine as Your Authentic Self!

August 14, 2026

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 reasons. On an evolutionary level, instinct drives us to be part of a pack because we're more likely to survive. And belonging to a group of like-minded people can foster self-esteem while also reducing loneliness and anxiety. Yet, in real life, many people--from childhood forward--struggle with finding or fitting into a grou...

Identity Shift: Becoming Your Best Self

August 07, 2026

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 other people. But when we judge who we are by others' appearances, achievements, or highlight reels, self-judgment intensifies and only makes things worse. Yet you can learn how to avoid judging yourself and your worth and, instead, tune into what's truly right for you. Today's guest, Alina Z, is a board-certified health and life...

LIVE BIG: How to Supercharge Yourself and Your Life

July 31, 2026

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 from reaching high and becoming your best self, you're certainly not alone. As a clinical psychologist, I've found that many people stay stuck because they don't trust their ability to overcome challenges, perform well under pressure, and reach for the stars. So if you'd like to break through whatever holds you back, you'll ...

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