Perfectionism often develops quietly, as a way to navigate uncertainty or protect ourselves from judgment. In this episode, we explore how those patterns take shape over time and what it looks like to begin softening them. The conversation brings a thoughtful lens to the ways we learn to strive, achieve, and hold it all together, even when it costs us our peace of mind.
We take time to examine what it means to move through life behind a polished surface, even when something more honest is asking to be seen. This episode opens up space for reflection on how we’ve learned to mask our needs, manage our image, and silence our messier truths and what becomes possible when we no longer have to do that.
Dr. Tara Cousineau
Dr. Tara Cousineau is a clinical psychologist, author, meditation teacher, and perfectionism coach with 20+ years of experience helping high achievers cultivate self-compassion and authentic leadership. She’s a staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Services and an expert in mindfulness and mind-body medicine. Her book, The Perfectionist’s Dilemma, guides readers in transforming perfectionism into greater ease and joy.
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Free "Happy Achiever" Tools
The Perfectionist’s Dilemma - Book
The Kindness Cure - Book
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