Episode 228: Perfectionism
Are you a high achiever trying to do everything right? I dive deep into perfectionism today - not as a badge of honor, but as a core fear of not being enough that often masquerades as discipline and drive. As a perfectionist myself, I understand how this mindset can both motivate and harm us in our journey toward healing and growth.
This episode explores how perfectionism acts as a form of self-protection rather than self-improvement. I examine the ways our inner oppressor develops from external voices we internalized growing up, whether from parents, school systems, or traumatic experiences that made us feel unsafe making mistakes.
I share practical strategies for transforming our relationship with perfectionism, including how to recognize our inner oppressor, reclaim our authority, and redefine success on our own terms. Through this work, we can maintain our drive for excellence while releasing the harsh internal voices that block our creativity, connection, and authentic growth.
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What You'll Learn from this Episode:
How to distinguish between healthy high standards and harmful perfectionism.
Why perfectionism functions as self-protection rather than self-improvement.
The ways perfectionism sabotages progress through delay, burnout, and shame.
How to identify and name your inner oppressor without judgment.
Understanding the role of childhood experiences in developing perfectionist tendencies.
Practical techniques for reclaiming authority from perfectionist thinking.
Steps to redefine success through authenticity and self-compassion.
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