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 perfect daughter, and I always had so much on my plate, that I never thought this ... Show More
Nov 2020
05 - SOBRIETY - Louise Rumball's Sobriety Story
In this episode, Louise and Dr Helene explore Louise’s coping mechanisms over the past few years and how an intense life of hard work and constant pressure, often led to her partying harder than she had wanted to on the weekends. Whilst initially seemingly innocent, Louise starte ... Show More
46m 55s
Jan 2021
07 - HEALING FROM HEARTBREAK - The 10 things I learnt in therapy that helped me navigate heartbreak
When my recent break up happened, it hit me like a truck and I went into a total tailspin of panic, sadness, fear, distress and desperation.
Breakups are hard enough in normal, day to day life but there is something about going through any kind of break up during a global pandem ... Show More
46m 48s
Feb 2022
24. If You're a Perfectionist or an Overachiever, This One's for You
<p>If you ever feel like you're always trying to be smart enough, accomplished enough, and like you have to do things perfectly in order to feel worthy – this episode is for you.</p>
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<p>My perfectionist tendencies started from such a young age when I was in middle sch ... Show More
17m 57s
Jul 2024
How To Overcome Perfectionism
<p>Get ready to join me on a deep dive into the perfectionism trap in this episode. We're going to unpack where it all begins (often with our well-meaning parents), how it seeps into our relationships and work life, and most importantly, how we can liberate ourselves from its gra ... Show More
21m 32s
Apr 2021
#8: You Don't Need to be Perfect, Believe Me
<p>Are you a perfectionist? Or maybe you're trying to be the "flawless person" you think that you're expected to be. Beneath it, is a fear that you're not good enough as you are. Today, I'll show you how to reconnect with your Authentic Self and heal ... Show More
25m 49s
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
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