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That Feeling of "Always-Behind and Never-Enough"—Here's the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen

Jul 24, 2026 · 1h 5m

Topics discussed

Introduction and guest overview Defining perfectionism vs. healthy striving Root causes: genetics, parenting, and culture The social function of perfectionism and isolation Shifting from self-evaluation to self-observation Shift 1: From self-criticism to kindness Shifts 2-4: Values, rules, and mistakes Shifts 5: From procrastination to productivity Shift 6: From comparison to contentment Shift 7: From control to authenticity and conclusion
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