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 grasp. I'll be sharing practical tips on fostering self-compassion, setting achievable ... Show More
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The Gratitude Shift That Can Change Your Life
What if the things stressing you out the most right now are actually the things you once prayed for? In this episode, I’ll show you how asking four simple words—“How lucky am I?”—can shift your perspective, help you manage difficult emotions, and turn everyday frustrations into r ... Show More
17m 31s
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
Oct 2025
S5 E9 - The Prison of Perfect (and how to break free)
Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://www.yourbreakawake.com/journalspeak In this episode, we take a deep dive into what I call the prison of perfect—the exhausting pattern of trying to get everything right so you can finally feel safe, loved, or in control. Join us as ... Show More
31m 48s
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
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
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