How do you overcome perfectionism and people-pleasing to avoid stagnation in your life and career? Development doesn’t stop when you become an adult. But that’s when you become bombarded with numerous daily decisions—both big and small. And the more stress you’re under, the harder these decisions can feel. We have Dr. Sasha Heinz with us today to dive deepe ... Show More
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The Hidden Type of Rest That Boosts Creativity and Mental Clarity
In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down the default mode network, the system your brain activates when you are no longer focused on a demanding task. I explain why zoning out is not always a bad thing, how this network helps retrieve memories and form new connecti ... Show More
10m 3s
Aug 17
My 30 Minute Morning Routine for Better Focus, Energy, and Clarity
Your morning starts shaping your brain long before you answer your first email or take your first sip of coffee.In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I walk you through the morning routine I use to support my brain's natural chemistry, boost mental energy, and create focus t ... Show More
11m 2s
Jul 2022
Mental Fitness and Creating the Life You Want with Dr. Sasha Heinz
Do you know what you should do but you don’t do it? In this episode, we dig into the science behind WHY this happens and HOW exactly you can overcome this massive obstacle. No one’s ever actually stuck, but the reason you FEEL stuck is that what you want, your goals, desires, cha ... Show More
49m 49s
Jul 2025
EP 505: Unhooking from Perfectionism with Mary
<p>In this session, Christine coaches Mary, a high-achieving working mom who feels stuck in an anxious loop of striving, self-pressure, and "never-enoughness." Underneath her drive for excellence is a deep fear of falling behind or being seen as "not good enough."</p> <p>Together ... Show More
38m 28s
Oct 2019
Stop Being So Hard on Yourself: The Scary Truths Behind Perfectionism, Overcoming the Pressure to be Perfect, and Changing Your Mindset
<p>In today's episode, Abby reveals the past experiences in her life that shaped her into the perfectionist-natured human that she is today. She talks about how to recognize perfectionist behaviors, how to overcome perfectionism and change your mindset to eliminate the stress of ... Show More
1h 2m
May 2025
How To Overcome Perfectionism & Self-Criticism w/ Expert Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
If perfectionism is your favorite weakness, this one’s for you. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, clinical psychologist and author of How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists, joins Vic to unpack the roots of perfectionism, how it shows up in everyday life, and w ... Show More
53m 48s
<p>Are you tired of never feeling good enough? In this insightful conversation, psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3OZrKnm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists</em></a>, ... Show More
