Do you ever feel like your wellness journey has to be flawless to be valid? Like if you’re not hitting every macro, doing every workout, or eating perfectly clean, you’re somehow failing?

In this episode we get real about the sneaky ways perfectionism shows up in our wellness routines—and how it quietly steals our joy, intuition, and self-trust. From obsessing over food tracking to chasing an impossible ideal of “doing it right,” we explore how perfectionism turns healing into a performance.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to be perfect to be well. You just have to be present.

Tune in for:

A heartfelt confession about macro-counting madness

The emotional, physical, and spiritual cost of chasing perfect

Four gentle detox practices to help you soften, reconnect, and reclaim your wellness

A soul-soothing affirmation to anchor your week

A reflection prompt to help you explore where perfectionism might be holding you back

This episode is your permission slip to let go, breathe deep, and embrace the messy middle—because that’s where the magic happens.

✨ Affirmation of the Week:

“I am worthy of care, even when things aren’t perfect. My wellness is not a performance—it’s a relationship with myself.”

✨ Reflection Prompt

“Where in my wellness journey am I holding myself to unrealistic standards? What would it feel like to soften those expectations?”

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