The Imperfect Parents

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Podcast by Christian & Yvette Galaviz

The Imperfect Parents

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

Latest episodes

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03 July 2025

Slip & Slide Healing: Reclaiming Birthdays, Boundaries, and Joy

This week on the Imperfect Parents Podcast, I’m getting raw about how a last-minute slip and slide birthday party with a few close friends turned into one of the most healing days of my life. From the ache of wanting my parents to show up, to the beauty of adults living like kids again, this episode is a real, hilarious, and heartfelt look at what happens when you finally let go of old wounds and choose joy instead.

I’m sharing the tears, the laughs, the boundaries, and the moments that reminded me how important it is to protect your peace—even on your birthday. If you’ve ever felt like your big day comes with old family drama or unhealed hurt, this one’s for you. Because your mindset molds your reality—and you deserve to celebrate yourself without guilt.

Keep going, you’ve got this.

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01 July 2025

Why Playing with Your Kids Feels So Damn Hard (and Why You’re Still Doing a Damn Good Job)

Let’s be real—playing with your kids sounds simple… until you sit down and realize you have no idea what you’re doing. If you grew up in a house where “play” meant being dropped off at your cousin’s with a Capri Sun and vibes, then this episode is for you.

I (Yvette) gets raw, hilarious, and heartbreakingly honest about what it’s like trying to be a present, playful parent while healing your own childhood wounds. From freeze moments and awkward imaginary games to realizing your kids are teaching you how to be free—this one’s got it all.

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.

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26 June 2025

She skipped Me and Still Asked for a Snack: Uno Nights & the Chaos We Call Bonding

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.

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.

If you’ve ever been betrayed with a Wild card and still had to make a snack right after—this one’s for you.

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Keep going. You got this.

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23 June 2025

Lost in the Dream: The Real Reason Our Marriage Got Stronger

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 healing. We got honest, got quiet, and got real about what it means to grow—together.

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.

🔥 Listen, share, review—and then go start your own journey. Keep going. You got this.

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19 June 2025

Real-Time Reset: When the Hustle Halts and the Mind Says 'Stop'

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 coming back. Not perfectly, but intentionally.

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.

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16 June 2025

Modern Fatherhood: A Father's Day Special

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. Plus, a heartfelt segment on what it means to be a Girl Dad, and how daughters change us for the better.

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