Perfectly Flawed Podcast

Conversations with amazing individuals who’ve faced up to their own perfectly flawed selves - and transformed their lives because of them.Discover how to be extraordinarily successful through embracing struggles and imperfection. By turning towards, not away from, their greatest fears, failures and flaws, our guests have discovered their path to fulfilment and that it’s sometimes in the darkest places that we find our greatest light. Their stories and insights inspire us in the Art of Being Human. With Deborah Henley.

Perfectly Flawed Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Deborah Henley, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Deborah Henley hosts Perfectly Flawed Podcast, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Escaping and Embracing the Darkness

  Feb 8, 20261h 5mS2

  <p>What does it take to reclaim your life after abuse?</p><p>In this episode of Perfectly Flawed, I talk with Larissa Astara Gray, who escaped an abusive partner in the middle of the night with her young son, flying out of Egypt to safety. From surviving toxic relationships, heroin addiction, and sexual trauma, Larissa’s greatest challenge has been learning to trust and love herself.</p><p>Now a dynamic speaker and advocate, she sparks transformative conversations about sexual health, consent and the impact of pornography, guiding people toward healthy, empowered choices.</p><p>We explore:<br>💡 How to surv...

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  Episode #11

  Finding Your Voice

  Feb 4, 20261h 2mS2

  <p>What if the key to success isn’t just talent—but learning to be your own best friend?</p><p>In this episode of Perfectly Flawed, I sat down with Elliot Kay, CEO of the Speaker Awards and Summit, author and entrepreneur. Growing up with an alcoholic father and facing bullying and isolation at school, Elliot learned early what it felt like to be alone and friendless. Those experiences could have held him back—but instead, they became the foundation for resilience, self-acceptance, and an extraordinary career.</p><p>Today, Elliot helps leaders and speakers amplify their influence, using the powe...

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  Episode #10

  Playing the Hand You're Dealt

  Jan 21, 20261h 2mS2

  <p>What if the real measure of resilience isn’t avoiding disaster—but learning how to play the hand you’re dealt?</p><p>In this episode of Perfectly Flawed, I sat down with Steven Dowd, whose life changed in an instant. Cycling to work in London, preparing for a local race, Steven hit a barrier and was javelined into the ground, breaking his neck and leaving him instantly paralysed from the neck down. The prognosis was bleak, the choices limited—but that same day, an experimental clinical research trial gave him hope.</p><p>Starting with a promise to his wife w...

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  Episode #9

  Owning Your Truth

  Jan 7, 20261h 2mS2

  <p>What if the courage to succeed starts with the courage to embrace who you truly are?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of *Perfectly Flawed*, I sat down with **Lewis Crompton** to talk about the bravery it’s taken him to reclaim his truth. As a young man, he grew up in north London with well-meaning parents and a church community that led him to believe he was deeply flawed for being gay. So much so that he agreed to undergo “treatment and interventions” before eventually making his peace—and learning to fully embrace what he once saw as a...

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  Episode #8

  The Accident

  Dec 23, 20251h 4mS2

  <p>How do you rebuild after hitting rock bottom?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of *Perfectly Flawed*, I talk with **Charlie Cannon**—an engaging, energetic speaker and coach who lights up every room he enters. But Charlie’s journey to resilience and self-respect began in darkness.</p><p><br></p><p>At just 21, after a night of partying, Charlie fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his car on the M4 motorway. The accident left his sister in a life-threatening coma, and the self-blame consumed him for years. In that time, he also uncovered the impact of chil...

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