Ever notice how the harder you try to get everything right, the more isolated and empty you feel? This week Luke unpacks perfectionism not as a personality flaw, but as a survival strategy—a shield we use to avoid shame and rejection. 

Drawing on Brené Brown's work and his own recovery journey, he explores why we chase an impossible standard and what it costs us in connection, authenticity, and peace.

What You'll Learn:

• Why perfectionism is fear-based, not excellence-driven

• How shame and control fuel the need to be "perfect"

• Practical questions to shift from performance to presence

  
  

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• Beyond the Facade: Men’s Healing Group - This group helps men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. You’ll learn how to better connect with others, understand your own emotional experience, and build a deeper sense of self respect.

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• Choose To Be Podcast - This podcast focuses on helping women heal from infidelity and betrayal trauma.

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• Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help coping with the symptoms of trauma. 

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