Hello lovely listeners! We're back for a much requested episode talking all things perfectionist behaviours + perfectionism. In this episode, we delve into what causes perfectionism, the function of perfectionism + strategies which can help if you are a serial perfectionist. We hope you enjoy! Aimee + Kat The Psychology Sisters Instagram: https://ww ... Show More
Dec 2025
Unfiltered: honest end of year reflections
Our last poddy of 2025.As the year draws to a close, we’re slowing things down and reflecting, not with pressure, resolutions, or tidy endings, but with honesty, tenderness, and care.In this episode, we talk about what 2025 has asked of us, what we’re proud of, and what we’re gen ... Show More
1h 8m
Dec 2025
Unfiltered: Better Boundaries or Shittier Friends?
Are we genuinely getting better at setting boundaries… or are we using the language of boundaries to avoid discomfort, depth, and accountability?In this episode, we dive into the cultural shift happening inside modern friendships where self-protection is celebrated, but sometimes ... Show More
45m 41s
Nov 2025
353. The psychology of perfectionism
We’ve all heard someone say, “I’m such a perfectionist”, like it’s a badge of honour. But what does perfectionism really mean - and what’s hiding beneath it? In today’s bonus episode, we unpack the psychology of perfectionism: the fear, the origins, and how to finally let go of “ ... Show More
27m 19s
May 2023
86. Perfectionism and academic anxiety
Perfectionism is on the rise amongst young people, and in this episode we break down exactly what it means to have perfectionist tendencies. We examine the theories of personality, our upbringing, links to OCD and ADHD and what it means for academic performance and anxiety. We al ... Show More
42m 20s
Oct 2020
04 - PERFECTIONISM - 99 Problemz & Perfectionism is one!
In today’s live therapy session Dr Helene and I explore what it means to be a perfectionist. For me, I have never classified myself as one - I always thought that I was too ‘much’ to be a perfectionist. I wasn’t super tidy, nor the perfect homemaker, the perfect partner or the pe ... Show More
37 m
Aug 2024
Creativity 101: Perfectionism
<p>We're coming back to a topic we talk about a lot on the podcast, Perfectionism. This time, though, we're going back to basics. What is perfectionism? What are the most common ways it shows up our lives? Why is bad? And what can we do about it?</p>
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28m 3s