Is Perfectionism the new ADHD? How do I stop living in fear of failure? How to get out of my own way? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end? There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionism instead of owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) shows you that way in every episode. Perfectionism Rewired is committed to neuroscience truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, neuroplasticity + interoception techniques for the practical-perfectionist who wants that extra edge over obsolete advice to "overcome your perfectionism" Listen for fierce insights on exiting victim mentality, what self-sabotage *really is*, how to stop: people pleasing without compromising kindness, catastrophizing, ruminating, overthinking and upgrading all-or-nothing mindset, so you can quit fighting against your perfectionistic tendencies and feel as put together as your life looks...
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episode 183: Ending Your Self Loathing Legacy: The Gift Every Perfectionist Deserves
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.
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Listen to the full episode to hear:
- How your brain and nervous system can be rewired to change your self-perception on command
- Playful Strategies to break self-critical cycles and ease into a more nourishing sustainable approach to self-improvement
- Why Psycho-Cybernetics Helps Perfectionists Create A New Self-Image
EPSISODE 183 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-Introduction
01:30-The often-misunderstood Nature of Perfectionism
02:29-Dopamine's Role in Self Criticize Cycle
03:44-How Self Criticism Perpetuates Your Worst Patterns
04:17-When What Used To Work Stops Working For Ya
05:20-Perfectionist Parents + Legacy of Self Loathing
05:52-Techniques to Shatter the I Hate Myself Meltdowns
06:17-Why Traditional Approaches Don't Work for Perfectionists
08:24-Mistaking Criticizing for Deeply Caring
09:00-When Being Kind To Yourself Feels Wrong (and that's okay!)
10:06-Acceptance Does NOT Equal Apathy
10:26-Visualization of Life Without Being Self-Critical
11:34-Fastest Way to Figure Out What's Causing Your Perfectionistic Habits