Aug 18

What If Behavior Is A Message Not A Problem

Have a question for the show? Text us here!Today I challenge the default “classroom rules and expectations” approach to classroom management and replace it with a feelings-first framework that builds student ownership instead of compliance. I cover:• why rule lists often create c ... Show More

9m 18s

Aug 11

From Lonely Hallways To Real Connection In Schools

Have a question for the show? Text us here!In this episode we talk about why teaching can feel lonely even when we are surrounded by people all day. We break down how real community is built through safety, honesty, and small repeated choices that help us feel human at school aga ... Show More

12m 44s

Aug 4

You Are More Than Your Job Title

Have a question for the show? Text us here!It's time to CELEBRATE!!!! Today is the day my book, The Empowered Educator, launches!I talk about how identity bias fuels burnout, a personal reset that forced me to ask who I am beyond my roles, and one micro shift you can try today to ... Show More

12m 58s

Oct 2023

Which kind of perfectionist are you?

Join me on Substack HERE. Do you struggle with perfectionism? Do you understand the science around it? Are you more of a socially prescribed perfectionist or a self oriented perfectionist? What does that even mean? In this episode with Professor of Psychology at the London School ... Show More

46m 35s

Jan 2025

Overcoming Perfectionism

Curious if you have perfectionist tendencies? I got you. In this podcast, I'm sharing 15 signs of perfections, and five specific tools you can use to let go of perfectionism for a happy, healthier you. You'll learn how perfectionism holds you back, steals your joy, and keeps you ... Show More

35m 55s

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

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

Aug 2020

3. Perfectionism: Anxiety in Disguise

Alison and Taylor are holding nothing back in Episode 3! No one is "perfect," yet many people struggle to be a perfectionist...which can trigger a cascade of anxieties. But why is that? Listen as the anxiety chicks break-down why people-pleasing, bullying, & saying 'no' may all p ... Show More

1h 2m

Jun 2025

Permission to Be Enough: The Anti-Perfectionist Path to Great Teaching

Send us Fan MailPerfectionism is sneaky. It whispers that we’re not ready, not enough, not doing it right. But what if the pressure to be perfect is actually holding you back from being a truly powerful teacher?In this episode, Hannah explores how perfectionism shows up in teachi ... Show More

16m 26s

Sep 2025

Escaping Perfectionism

<p>Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But how do we distinguish between high standards and unrealistic expectations? This week, we bring you a favorite conversat ... Show More

1h 37m

Sep 2022

Perfectionism: Healing the Shadow Side

Perfectionism. It's a common relentless inner stress that I know I'm not alone in experiencing. What you might not realize is that it's a common symptom of being stuck in mode of survival mode. In this episode I invite you to reframe Perfectionism, along with being a "Good Girl" ... Show More

57m 10s

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

Unmasking Perfectionism: The Hidden Link...