Perfection promises peace but only delivers pressure.

In this raw and faith-filled episode, Rachel Brooks opens up about her own battle with perfectionism, the heartbreak of personal loss, and how she’s finding freedom in surrender. If you’ve ever felt the crushing weight of performance or the ache of grief, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps

• [00:01] Chasing perfection and the exhausting pressure to perform
• [00:03] Walking through grief: losing her father + reminders of life’s fragility
• [00:05] Romans 8:26 and surrendering the illusion of control
• [00:06] Redefining confidence: not performance, but presence in God
• [00:07] Turning the mirror: where are you still striving for perfection?
• [00:08] The daily anchors: prayer, journaling, movement, and gratitude
• [00:11] Why perfectionism is a cultural trap and what really matters in loss
• [00:12] The gentle invitation: 5 minutes of stillness with God
• [00:14] Final reminder: You don’t have to be perfect to be whole

Key Takeaways

• Perfection is a prison—it promises peace but delivers only pressure.
• Loss strips away illusion and points us back to what truly matters: presence, faith, and love.
• True confidence isn’t found in control but in surrender to God’s presence.
• Small daily anchors—prayer, journaling, movement, and gratitude—help release perfection.
• Freedom is already yours in Him; you don’t have to perform for worthiness.

Quotes to Share

• “Perfection promises peace, but all it delivers is pressure.”
• “Confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. His presence.”
• “You don’t have to be perfect to be confident. You just have to be His.”

Ready to Go Deeper?

• I Am… Enough: 10-Minute Reset (Free) Break free from the lies of “not enough” with this faith-fueled guide.. → iamrachelbrooks.com/reset
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• I Am… Becoming (6-Week Devotional Journey) A raw, voice-note style experience to release what’s been holding you back and walk boldly in faith and freedom.→ iamrachelbrooks.com/iam-becoming

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