Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire to get validation from others. It often leads to anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
Fortunately, there are some things that can help you give up the need to appear perfect. Thomas Curran, a psychology profess ... Show More
Sep 18
352 — Not Sad, Not Happy, Just... Nothing? Why You Feel Numb—and How to Come Back
Have you ever felt like you just don't feel anything at all? Not exactly sad, but not happy either. Something good happens and you think, well, that's nice. Something bad happens and you think, okay. And you move through your days feeling sort of flat. That's emotional numbness. ... Show More
19m 5s
Sep 14
351 — How to Build the Self-Worth You Need to Feel Good Enough (Without Faking It, Affirming It, or Achieving It) With Dr. Marisa Franco
Have you ever finally gotten something that you thought would make you feel worthy, like a degree or a promotion, and you still felt like you weren't good enough? Or maybe when someone gives you a genuine compliment, you feel worse instead of better. My guest is Dr. Marisa Franco ... Show More
45m 25s
Dec 2024
Why do we push ourselves to be perfect? With Thomas Curran, PhD
In job interviews and in life, perfectionism is often seen as a selling point – an asset disguised as a flaw. But as psychologists have found rising rates of perfectionism in the United States and around the world in recent decades, they’ve begun to recognize the toll that the dr ... Show More
34m 37s
Sep 2023
114. Is Perfectionism Ruining Your Life?
<p>Psychologist Thomas Curran argues that perfectionism isn’t about high standards — it’s about never being enough. He explains how the drive to be perfect is harming education, the economy, and our mental health.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href= ... Show More
58m 30s
Dec 2024
Letting Go of Perfectionism
Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi Aman, and today, we’re going to tackle one of the biggest roadblocks to happiness and self-acceptance: perfectionism. I’ll be sharing insights on why perfectionism feels helpful but actually holds us back from joy and peace. We’ll explore ways to let go of these ... Show More
26 m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Whilst striving for perfection mig ... Show More
