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Listen in for an eye-opening episode with strategies for perfectionist self-advocacy, navigating the lethal landmines of mental healthcare, partnering with the right perfectionist practitioner for you in the face of medical gaslighting and getting the care you deserve NOW that sees you as a whole person, not a stereotype with symptoms to suppress. Tired of waiting for “things to calm down” so you can FEEL better? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, the ability to...

Discover how the perfectionist sunk cost fallacy could be holding you back and learn how to break free from its grip. From wearing clothes you hate, to staying in relationships or careers way past their expiration date, Sunk Cost fallacy is a lethal landmine for perfectionistic people. Find out if you’re making decisions aligned with your values or loss aversion, sunk cost definition for perfectionists, tricks sunk cost effect plays on you, why its challenging to see your own sunk costs, IRL...

Sometimes, support sucks. As a perfectionist this gets especially tricky when you're also wobbly on advocating for yourself. If you've ever felt trapped by your own high expectations this episode breaks down the barriers that perfectionists often face when it comes to asking for and receiving support, illuminating the internal struggles and external pressures that's enormously misunderstood by non-perfectionistic people. Tired of waiting for “things to calm down” so you can FEEL better?...

More you control, Less powerful you feel? Control causes Panic. Power creates Presence. In this episode CLG lays out the shortest, simplest pathway to the result perfectionists actually want: power, peace and presence with a special focus on parenting and daily life. Discover the root of control versus power, the outdated strategies not designed for perfectionistic brains very widely used in psychotherapy and why they’re ultimately harmful to perfectionists in the long-run. Imagine steering...

When you stop trying to get people to like you or validate you (or listen to your podcast) this wild phenomenon occurs: You become popular! Plot twist that makes you pause as to why for sooooo long you tried soooo hard and cared soooo much about being well received it never happened. Happy surprises + insights inside. In a world of quick fixes, you deserve lasting change. Experience the embodied Presence of rewiring your perfectionistic tendencies inside Perfectionism Leveraged, the only...

Can’t seem to calm down despite taking deep breaths, memorizing ALL the coping skills + “knowing” what to do? Forget about those dusty generic strategies. Discover the HIDDEN self-regulation skill that no one's told you about until now! Get the relief, control and answers you’ve been longing for with tailored, effective emotional resilience methods that work for YOU. You’ll learn to recognize those subtle, personal cues that tell you stress is creeping in so you can take control. And the...

Your Perfectionism does NOT work the way you think it does. Your brain predicts *almost* everything you feel, think, do, and when it gets it wrong, it's called a prediction error. Get up to speed on prediction errors and how learning a new language – interoception – to effectively interpret and understand your own emotions, thoughts and physiological responses will save your sanity and might just change your life. 9.5 out of 10 Perfectionists need control in order to feel calm. Are you one...

If you've ever felt misunderstood or frustrated bc what you're trying (psychotherapy, meditation, pushing through etc.) isn't working as fast or as well as you thought it would, this episode will make it all make sense. PS- Don't take my word for it. Hear real-life stories from perfectionists who had just about given up before finding Perfectionist Solutions. Tired of waiting for “things to calm down” so you can FEEL better? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, the...

If you're juggling deadlines, hectic schedules and family responsibilities and feel like you don't have any time for yourself right now, this episode will help you YOU actually enjoy your holidays (and life!). Whether it's standing up to your in-laws with newfound confidence, the ability to fall asleep without obsessing over your to do list or PRESENCE with your family, When you know you’ve GOT this, holiday stress has no hold over you and your life goes from lackluster to joyful real fast....

If you find yourself dwelling on a *mistake* you made for weeks, months (years!) or can’t stop feeling embarrassed/disappointed in yourself for “messing up” THIS episode will help you move forward and playfully break free from your own 'mistake prisons' Take a rare real-time journey inside the mind of a perfectionist (CLG) who JUST made a very public (very careless) mistake and explore the intricacies of dealing with rejection sensitivity, taking decisive uncomfy action and what...

Mistakes are the scabs perfectionists love to pick, even if they make us bleed + leave a heinous scar that only we can see. Find out the top 5 reasons perfectionists are conditioned to be like moths drawn to the flame of mistakes, why overthinking mistakes feels like an addiction to your brain, the RIGHT way to handle mistakes so you don't keep making the same ones on repeat, even if you're in a high-stakes career where precision is a MUST. On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time...

Discover the simple technique that rewires your brain, empowering you to take control of your anxiety, worry and catastrophizing. Stay focused on this for 21 days and reduce your stress by 50%. Start now for a calmer, more present you. On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Build confidence from being fully in charge of your life, through the proven, science-backed tools in Perfectionism Optimized. Get your stress-free start today at...

Catastrophizing: when worst-case scenarios dominate your thoughts, leading you away from reality, fueling fear and anxiety. Find out why this common perfectionist habit is not protective but actually poisoning your potential and how to stop catastrophizing. If you're eager to ditch the horror movie playing in your head, value your time & want to empower yourself with clear, calm thinking, getting in Perfectionism Optimized is non negotiable. Get your stress-free start today at...

Discover how this ONE shift opens up the floodgates of your self-confidence and stops you from being a prisoner of yesterday's choices. Hear how Perfectionism Optimized client Porsha was able to go from "I HATE this about myself" to "I feel calmer. I've stopped shouting at myself" using this one neuroscultping tool and dive into the top 3 things perfectionists get wrong about self-acceptance that stop you from flourishing If you're not where you think you should be, value your time &...

Are you Using Perfectionism or Is it Using You? Uncover who's in charge with the simplicity and effectiveness Intention + Impact Method™. Explore the hidden triggers fueling your perfectionistic tendencies, understand the connection between your brain's alarm bell system stress + perfectionism and learn to decode your physical, emotional, behavioral and cognitive perfectionism cues. If you value your time & want to save years of second-guessing yourself, you gotta check out the...

Every single episode of Perfectionism Rewired is now digitally remastered and container store organized (complete with tags + categories) for your listening pleasure. Go beyond your podcast player's limited search and find the exact episode you're looking for at perfectionismrewired.com

Feel like you're always a thousand steps behind where you “should” have been? Procrastination for perfectionists is this invisible thing that no one sees or understands - and the longer it goes on, the anxiety moves in and then you’ve got multiple forces sucking the life out of you. Discover how to mute the constant noise in your head and melt away the pressure of avoidance. Want to stop procrastinating permanently forever using proven, science-backed tools that actually work? Then you...

Are you overworking but feel like you're underperforming? Discover the remarkable story of Jordan, high-achieving lawyer who believed time efficiency was the problem, working tirelessly yet still falling behind. With his demanding career on the line, hear how altering perfectionistic perceptions and embracing playful experimenting strengthens your full stature of dignity as a fulfilled perfectionist. Want to go from Overworked to Optimized using proven, science-backed tools then you gotta...

Are You confusing self criticism with self improvement? Don't get it twisted, learn why self loathing's misunderstood nature of perfectionism and how to stop falling into the hidden traps it sets. CLG shares invaluable insights for Type-A overachievers who are tired of wasting time with ineffective conventional approaches that leave you stagnating + struggling with the same perfectionistic pitfalls. Listen for a IRL techniques *that actually work* in dissolving the I Hate Myself meltdowns....

Discover how to evolve from the roles of victim, rescuer and villain inside the Drama Triangle to creator, coach and challenger inside the Winner's Triangle. Plus how to upgrade to the Empowerment Mindset where you shift focus from scarcity to possibilities, reactive to proactive, ensuring every decision aligns with your goals and visions. Want to own your perfectionism instead of it owning you using proven, science-backed tools, then you gotta check out the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator...

Are you choosing protection over connection? Gain insight into how perfectionistic traits affect relationships by understanding the Drama Triangle. Learn practical tools to shift from a fear-based mindset to mamba mentality as we break down the roles of Victim, Rescue Ranger (Hero), and Villain and how perfectionists play all 3 roles with ourselves! Ready to trade toxic stress for joyful success with proven, science-backed tools? You gotta check out the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator 6...

Do you thrive under pressure? Find it hard to chill even while on vacation? Toxic Stress is a silent affliction many perfectionists experience daily without realizing it. Discover your toxic stress sources, the subtle yet profound ways stress addiction manifests and how to recognize it in your daily life. Understand the science on why it toxic stress = same impact on your neurobiology as drug addition and reclaim an integrated, healthier you. Ready to trade toxic stress for joyful success...

Are you tired of getting by? Ready to move beyond burn out? Discover the *real reason* you're burning out (it has nothing to do with meditation or caffeine intake) and how to stop settling for a life running on 20% battery. Perfectionism Leveraged client Kevin bravely shares his story of being the all-star perfectionist parent addicted to stress, on the verge of divorce living in a pressure-cooker of his own making and resentful AF. Hear how he moved beyond band-aid solutions burn out, let go...

From Rigidity to Flexibility: hear CLG’s personal journey of how she went from judging the crap out of herself at age 5 with raging rigid self-criticism to a flexible, curious, elevated perspective. And how she put into a process to make you turn decades into days. Take the hard work and guess work out of battling perfectionism by rewiring your autopilot responses through neurosculpting. This simple scientific method changes your neural pathways to permanently transform your most annoying...