This isn’t your typical “just be kinder to yourself” conversation. We’re pulling back the curtain on perfectionism—how it’s been marketed to us, who profits from it, and why it’s not just an annoying habit, but a cultural scam designed to keep us feeling never enough.

We’ve been led to believe perfectionism is about “high standards” and “working hard,” but in reality? It’s fear in disguise. Fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being worthy unless we meet impossible expectations. And what’s worse? That fear has been sold to us—by hustle culture, social media, impossible beauty standards, and even our own upbringing.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

✨ Perfectionism isn’t just personal—it’s a product we’ve been conditioned to buy into. Let’s talk about how industries thrive on our self-doubt.
✨ Why the “high standards” excuse is a lie. You think you’re just aiming for excellence? Nope—perfectionism actually lowers performance and creativity.
✨ How perfectionism shows up in ways we don’t even realize—not just in work, but in relationships, in our bodies, and even in how we rest.
✨ Forget “just let go of perfectionism.” We’re diving into real, therapy-backed tools (CBT, ACT& more) that actually work.
✨ Why perfectionism isn’t always obvious. People assume it’s just about overachievers—but it also fuels procrastination, burnout, and even self-sabotage.

🎧 Tune in now—because perfectionism is a scam, and it’s time to break free from the script they sold you.

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