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
Nov 21
266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries
Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone.
The holidays can stir u ... Show More
23m 13s
Nov 17
265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse
Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD?
My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and p ... Show More
49m 46s
Nov 14
264 — Gratitude for Skeptics: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Avoid Toxic Positivity
Do you ever feel like gratitude is overrated? Or do you get angry at the thought of being grateful when you're going through a tough time? If gratitude feels fake, forced, or like you're denying reality, you are not the problem. The method is. Gratitude isn't about pretending eve ... Show More
23m 53s
Sep 2021
749 - The Truth About Perfectionism
Get this episode ad-free when you join TLBC+ today: https://tlbc.co/join In this episode, I share the truth about perfectionism. Get excited, because this is Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. Welcome to another episode of Tiny Leaps, Big Changes where I share research-backed strategies yo ... Show More
16m 5s
May 2024
The Science Of Overcoming Perfectionism | Thomas Curran
<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
1h 11m
Jul 2022
Perfectionism: When good is never good enough, with Gordon Flett, PhD, and Bonnie Zucker, PsyD
Perfectionism might seem like a minor hurdle to overcome – or even a welcome personality trait. But perfectionism is different from simply striving for excellence and perfectionistic people are at higher risk for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. Perfectionis ... Show More
33m 30s