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We come from two totally different worlds with completely different parenting styles—but together, we made a choice: to break the cycle and raise our girls with intention, love, and presence.

Parenthood isn’t always easy, but it’s the most rewarding journey we’ve ever been on. And on this podcast, we’re diving deep into it all—marriage, healing, parenting, and everything in between.

We’re not just sharing our journey—we’re helping others start theirs too. As podcast mentors, we’re here to guide and support you in launching your own show, so your voice and story can make an impact too.

Follow along as we grow as a family, break generational cycles, and help others step into the podcasting space with confidence and clarity.

Welcome to The Imperfect Parents Podcast—where we show up imperfectly, but always with purpose.

Let’s heal, grow, and create—together.


Music produced by Tilla Da Hun ℗ 2022 In Finite Records
]]></description><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hey you guys! We’re Christian and Yvette Galaviz—your real, messy, modern-day Millennial couple figuring out this whole parenting thing as we go.

We come from two totally different worlds with completely different parenting styles—but together, we made a choice: to break the cycle and raise our girls with intention, love, and presence.

Parenthood isn’t always easy, but it’s the most rewarding journey we’ve ever been on. And on this podcast, we’re diving deep into it all—marriage, healing, parenting, and everything in between.

We’re not just sharing our journey—we’re helping others start theirs too. As podcast mentors, we’re here to guide and support you in launching your own show, so your voice and story can make an impact too.

Follow along as we grow as a family, break generational cycles, and help others step into the podcasting space with confidence and clarity.

Welcome to The Imperfect Parents Podcast—where we show up imperfectly, but always with purpose.

Let’s heal, grow, and create—together.


Music produced by Tilla Da Hun ℗ 2022 In Finite Records
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The crown chakra is all about connection: to God, to life, to your higher purpose. But for years, I lived completely disconnected—anxious, depressed, exhausted, and angry at the path I was on.</p><p>In this episode, I get real about what it looks like when your crown chakra is blocked (think migraines, skin issues, and never-ending fatigue), how anxiety and depression show up across <em>every</em> chakra, and how I slowly learned to rebuild trust with myself, my marriage, and life itself.</p><p>From nightly “black table talks” with Christian, to laughing through ADHD meditation fails, to choosing to show up filter-free (literally and energetically), this conversation is the messy, funny, and raw truth about finding peace at the top of the chakra ladder.</p><p>If you’ve ever questioned your purpose, felt disconnected from your path, or struggled with trust, this one’s for you.</p><p>💜 Keep going. 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In this episode, I get real about my period spirals, my fear of being “too much,” and the gut-punch moment when Christian held up a picture of little me and asked, “Would you call her a failure?” </p><p>Spoiler: I cried. This one’s for every millennial parent who’s ever felt like they’re failing but keeps showing up anyway.</p><p></p><p>Keep Going, You Got This</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:22:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:08:49</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/5bc4fd1f-db54-41aa-a428-c333a1cf6bf3</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/5bc4fd1f-db54-41aa-a428-c333a1cf6bf3.mp3?t=1756383721000" length="8463750" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">8b7329f5-a689-41fb-9632-2b3072638a91</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Ride or Dye: Trust, Love, and Snoring Too Loud]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Ride or Dye: Trust, Love, and Snoring Too Loud]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I share the hilarious and heartfelt story of trusting Christian with my hair (and yes, he nailed it), and how that moment turned into a bigger lesson about trust, love, and what it really means to be teammates in marriage and parenting.</p><p>From laughing through hair dye to surviving loud snoring nights, this is a real look at millennial marriage, messy, funny, sometimes chaotic, but built on soul-deep trust.</p><p>Whether you’re a parent trying to keep it together, a partner learning to let go of control, or just here for the laughs, this episode is for you.</p><p>👉 Follow us on Instagram &amp; TikTok for more imperfect laughs and lessons. And don’t forget to share, leave a review, and join this community where laughing and crying come together.</p><p>Keep going, you got this.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:06:17</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/8b7329f5-a689-41fb-9632-2b3072638a91</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/8b7329f5-a689-41fb-9632-2b3072638a91.mp3?t=1756141501000" length="6039723" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">5c7e0d3c-b5c3-40ed-a78f-5c59b0fb0fac</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Periods, Razors & Raising Badass Daughters]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Periods, Razors & Raising Badass Daughters]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Middle school is like a reality show we didn’t sign up for but here we are, raising daughters in the thick of hormones, periods, and shaving conversations while also trying to teach them their worth in a world that’s constantly testing it. In this episode, I get raw about the chaos, the energy-draining moments, and the lessons I want my girls to learn earlier than I ever did. From Taylor Swift’s advice on protecting energy to giving our girls permission to love themselves loudly while giving zero f***s about outside noise we’re talking about raising mind-strong, badass daughters who will grow up unapologetically themselves.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:08:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:05:11</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/5c7e0d3c-b5c3-40ed-a78f-5c59b0fb0fac</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/5c7e0d3c-b5c3-40ed-a78f-5c59b0fb0fac.mp3?t=1755760081000" length="4974819" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">9705ec30-0f75-49ef-8fe9-17f86da55f5e</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Stop Second-Guessing Yourself: The Third Eye Chakra Episode]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Stop Second-Guessing Yourself: The Third Eye Chakra Episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>As millennial parents, we’re surrounded by noise, Google searches that convince us our kids are dying, Instagram moms with picture perfect routines, and endless opinions about what we ‘should’ be doing. No wonder we’re constantly second-guessing ourselves.</p><p>In this episode, I’m talking about the third eye chakra the part of us that governs intuition, insight, and emotional clarity. When it’s blocked, it shows up as fear, doubt, and overthinking. When it’s open, it helps us trust ourselves, trust our parenting, and actually enjoy the present moment.</p><p>I’ll share how this shows up for parents today, why we get stuck in fear-based thinking, and simple tools to strengthen your intuition so you stop looking outward for answers you already have inside.</p><p>If you’ve ever found yourself spiraling down the Google rabbit hole at 2am, or needing ten opinions before making a parenting decision this episode is for you.</p><p>Keep going, you got this.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:34:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:07:14</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/9705ec30-0f75-49ef-8fe9-17f86da55f5e</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/9705ec30-0f75-49ef-8fe9-17f86da55f5e.mp3?t=1755502441000" length="6948280" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e110dd8e-c4c9-4b5f-b5bb-c06659676aeb</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Mic'd up: Married Life in Motion - Part 2: Juice Talk]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Mic'd up: Married Life in Motion - Part 2: Juice Talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This super short and very comedic episode is Part 2 of Mic'd Up: Married Life in Motion. 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It's real, it's in the moment, and it's exactly what married life sounds like when you're just living it.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:01:52 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:04:01</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/e110dd8e-c4c9-4b5f-b5bb-c06659676aeb</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/e110dd8e-c4c9-4b5f-b5bb-c06659676aeb.mp3?t=1755180113000" length="3863199" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">47cf32e4-fb2b-440f-b908-993983959e77</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[When You Talk but Don’t Listen: My Biggest Chakra Blockage]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[When You Talk but Don’t Listen: My Biggest Chakra Blockage]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, we’re diving deep into the throat chakra ,  my biggest blockage in the entire chakra system, and the one that’s shaped my voice, my marriage, and my parenting in ways I didn’t even realize. 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If you’ve ever felt silenced, misunderstood, or creatively stuck, this one’s for you.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:06:59</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/47cf32e4-fb2b-440f-b908-993983959e77</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/47cf32e4-fb2b-440f-b908-993983959e77.mp3?t=1754899201000" length="6704652" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d2bda7de-9e20-4d7b-b771-26b8cc36fafb</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Mic'd up: Married Life in Motion]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Mic'd up: Married Life in Motion]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we mic'd ourselves up and just lived life. Laundry, dishes, random chores all while talking like we always do. It's unfiltered and exactly how we sound when no one's watching... except now, you are. Welcome to real marriage in motion.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:44:22 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:07:16</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/d2bda7de-9e20-4d7b-b771-26b8cc36fafb</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/d2bda7de-9e20-4d7b-b771-26b8cc36fafb.mp3?t=1755914312000" length="6978908" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><podcast:transcript url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/d2bda7de-9e20-4d7b-b771-26b8cc36fafb.srt?t=1755914312000" type="text/srt"></podcast:transcript></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">640f7003-fc22-4319-b0ab-1d60a129fbfc</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Leading with Love: Healing Your Heart Chakra as a Parent]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Leading with Love: Healing Your Heart Chakra as a Parent]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What would happen if you stopped leading with anger, fear, and resentment, and started leading with love? In this episode of <em>The Imperfect Parents Podcast</em>, I share how balancing my heart chakra completely changed my life as a mom, wife, and woman.</p><p>From eliminating chronic allergies and calming panic attacks to breaking cycles of self-hate and resentment, this journey wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. We’ll dive into what the heart chakra is, why it matters for modern parents, the signs yours might be blocked, and real steps you can take to open it, without the fluff, without perfection.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt disconnected from yourself, lonely even in a room full of people, or stuck in a cycle of negativity, this episode is for you. Healing your heart chakra isn’t just about crystals and affirmations, it’s about loving yourself enough to show your kids a better way.</p><p>So grab your Stanley, throw your hair in that messy bun, and join me as we unpack what it means to lead with love even on the hard days.</p><p>✨ <strong>Share this episode with another parent who needs this, and remember: Keep going. You got this.</strong></p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:16:54 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:09:47</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/640f7003-fc22-4319-b0ab-1d60a129fbfc</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/640f7003-fc22-4319-b0ab-1d60a129fbfc.mp3?t=1754309815000" length="9400833" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e1246c74-395f-49b9-8e77-5f632bc70adf</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Messy Buns, Noodles & Phase 10: Marriage, Meltdowns & Why Showing Up Matters]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Messy Buns, Noodles & Phase 10: Marriage, Meltdowns & Why Showing Up Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Chicken broth, card games, and random Tuesday nights, welcome to the chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing how a simple game night with Christian turned into one of those moments that smacks you in the face with perspective.</p><p>From Lyla melting down over noodles to me dropping a deep confession mid-game, we’re getting real about what marriage and parenting <em>actually</em> look like. Spoiler: it’s not perfect, but it’s enough. 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You got this.</em></p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:06:55</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/598f5fcd-740c-4dc2-9c44-07ab89af9d43</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/598f5fcd-740c-4dc2-9c44-07ab89af9d43.mp3?t=1752508850000" length="6642071" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">3a12752f-4dc3-453c-8ee1-f3a3a6b60f5b</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Learning to Parent Without Yelling (It’s Hard, I Know)]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Learning to Parent Without Yelling (It’s Hard, I Know)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Millennial Parents—if you’ve ever snapped at your kid mid-sentence and then cried about it later while folding laundry, this episode is for you. 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You’ve got this.</em></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:07:27</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/3a12752f-4dc3-453c-8ee1-f3a3a6b60f5b</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/3a12752f-4dc3-453c-8ee1-f3a3a6b60f5b.mp3?t=1752160261000" length="7149507" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">89d31f39-c0fb-47cc-915b-cb8a3fde5e53</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Rooted in Peace: The Day I Stopped Parenting from Panic]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Rooted in Peace: The Day I Stopped Parenting from Panic]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been parenting from survival mode, snapping, spiraling, and feeling totally disconnected, this episode is for you. 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From freeze moments and awkward imaginary games to realizing your kids are teaching <em>you</em> how to be free—this one’s got it all.</p><p>This episode is a hug for the parents who never got to be kids, but are learning to play anyway. Because your presence matters. Even if your raccoon voice is a little off.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:03:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:08:44</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/6bdb851c-fb75-4e69-8fae-7e8569454d36</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/6bdb851c-fb75-4e69-8fae-7e8569454d36.mp3?t=1751331781000" length="8392832" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">f7f5bcd5-d455-4628-8215-ea4bf5abc2e7</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[She skipped Me and Still Asked for a Snack: Uno Nights & the Chaos We Call Bonding]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[She skipped Me and Still Asked for a Snack: Uno Nights & the Chaos We Call Bonding]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when a sweet little family game night turns into full-blown card warfare—with sour candy consequences and zero emotional mercy? In this episode, we take you inside our chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly healing nightly Uno battles—complete with Disney covers in the background, dinner under the Arizona sky, and our daughters absolutely wrecking us with +4s and sass.</p><p>We talk about how these imperfect, messy nights have become the heartbeat of our home—where laughs, deep convos, and skip cards all coexist. It’s raw, real, and deeply relatable for every millennial parent trying to raise emotionally secure kids while quietly getting roasted by them.</p><p>If you’ve ever been betrayed with a Wild card and still had to make a snack right after—this one’s for you.</p><p>✨ Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @theimperfectparents</p><p> 💛 Leave a review, share with a friend, and help us grow this beautiful community of cycle-breaking, snack-fetching, perfectly imperfect parents.</p><p><strong>Keep going. You got this.</strong></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:01:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:07:33</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/f7f5bcd5-d455-4628-8215-ea4bf5abc2e7</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/f7f5bcd5-d455-4628-8215-ea4bf5abc2e7.mp3?t=1750955774000" length="7245952" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">e5d75796-3c76-45a0-a914-63753f42f46e</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Lost in the Dream: The Real Reason Our Marriage Got Stronger]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Lost in the Dream: The Real Reason Our Marriage Got Stronger]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This is your permission slip to evolve. In this episode, I open up about how Christian and I turned what we thought was a coaching venture into a full-on marriage revival and personal rebirth. We stopped performing and started <em>healing.</em> We got honest, got quiet, and got real about what it means to grow—together.</p><p> If you're ready to stop living in survival mode and start stepping into the dream version of your life… this episode is for you.</p><p> 🔥 Listen, share, review—and then go start your own journey. Keep going. You got this.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:04 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:08:53</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/e5d75796-3c76-45a0-a914-63753f42f46e</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/e5d75796-3c76-45a0-a914-63753f42f46e.mp3?t=1750662005000" length="8530048" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">16becb46-8ff3-4e31-b05f-56976ff22f42</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Real-Time Reset: When the Hustle Halts and the Mind Says 'Stop']]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Real-Time Reset: When the Hustle Halts and the Mind Says 'Stop']]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week, I (Yvette) hit a wall. Not the dramatic kind, but the sneaky, soul-tired kind where you realize you’ve stopped doing the very things that keep you grounded. In this raw and real-time episode, I open up about losing momentum, skipping meditation, and drowning in the to-do list. But more importantly, I talk about <em>coming back</em>. Not perfectly, but intentionally.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling off, inconsistent, or disconnected from your routines, this one’s for you. I share what it looks like to pause, reset, and return to yourself even when the world tells you to keep pushing. Because consistency isn’t about perfection, it’s about learning how to start again, with love.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:04:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:08:08</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/16becb46-8ff3-4e31-b05f-56976ff22f42</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/16becb46-8ff3-4e31-b05f-56976ff22f42.mp3?t=1750316641000" length="7807104" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><podcast:transcript url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/16becb46-8ff3-4e31-b05f-56976ff22f42.srt?t=1750316641000" type="text/srt"></podcast:transcript><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">d17c004c-7696-4e91-b86b-5e7da362bafc</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[Modern Fatherhood: A Father's Day Special ]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[Modern Fatherhood: A Father's Day Special ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this special Father's Day episode. we get real about modern fatherhood. The highs, the struggles, and the heart behind it all. From breaking outdated "Dad Myths" to embracing the everyday moments that shape our kids. This one's for all the dads showing up in big and small ways. 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Whether you're a parent trying to break generational cycles, an overthinker finally learning to breathe, or just someone trying to reconnect with who you are beneath the survival mode, this one’s for you.</p><p>Packed with humor, real talk, and a little emotional gut-punch (in a good way), this episode is your permission slip to stop living on autopilot and start showing up with presence. Because worrying less isn’t about pretending everything’s fine—it’s about trusting yourself enough to live anyway.</p><p><strong>Don’t stop. Just start. 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Instead of shrinking myself like I’ve done for years, I let it be about joy, presence, and pink strawberry cake. This episode is about why so many of us dim our light to fit in—and how my daughter reminded me that we’re not here to shrink. We’re here to shine.</p><p>In this honest, funny, and emotional episode, I talk about birthday freebies, hiking with my girls, and finally saying no to people-pleasing. If you’ve ever quieted your voice just to make others comfortable—this one’s for you.</p><p>💡 Let this be your reminder to stop shrinking and start showing up fully.</p><p> ✨ Follow us @imperfectparentspodcast on TikTok &amp; IG</p><p> 💬 And hey—leave a review, share with a friend, and help us grow this thing.</p>]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:02:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:11:39</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/6b1b7017-d8bf-474f-9a7b-717dfd8e40cc</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/6b1b7017-d8bf-474f-9a7b-717dfd8e40cc.mp3?t=1749452521000" length="11188352" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; Yvette Galaviz</itunes:author></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">0ee22940-4e43-44f7-9304-c1d99549f716</guid><itunes:title><![CDATA[When Accountability Feels Like Attack: Narcissism, Communication & the Power of Self-Awareness]]></itunes:title><title><![CDATA[When Accountability Feels Like Attack: Narcissism, Communication & the Power of Self-Awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Imperfect Parents Podcast, we break down how poor communication and lack of accountability can look like narcissism-but are often just unhealed behaviors. We share how these patterns show up in parenting, marriage, and personal growth, and how to shift from reaction to reflection. If you've ever been called too sensitive for speaking up, this one’s for you. Let’s talk healing, reparenting, and breaking toxic cycles.</p><p>Listen now  you’re not alone in this work. Keep Going You Got This</p><p></p>]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><itunes:duration>00:08:06</itunes:duration><link>https://theimperfectparents.alitu.com/episode/0ee22940-4e43-44f7-9304-c1d99549f716</link><enclosure url="https://feeds.alitu.com/97593535/0ee22940-4e43-44f7-9304-c1d99549f716.mp3?t=1749106801000" length="7770240" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Christian &amp;#x26; 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