Perfectionism can feel like a badge of honour, but it often steals your joy, creativity, and sense of self-worth. In this episode, Debs Thorpe explores how striving for perfection can silently sabotage your WholeHearted Journey and keep you from fully embracing your life and potential.
You’ll discover why high-achievers are especially prone to perfectionism, how it contributes to burnout, and practical strategies to release the pressure of needing to be flawless. Debs shares actionable steps to cultivate self-compassion, embrace “good enough,” and reclaim the freedom to grow, create, and live authentically.
This episode is perfect for anyone who struggles with self-criticism, fear of failure, or the relentless pursuit of perfection: offering insight, validation, and tools to step into self-acceptance and embodied wholeness.
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