Professor Thomas Curran is (among many impressive titles) a 'perfectionist expert'. He unpacks the 'what, why, where, who, and how' of perfectionism in part 1 of this compelling discussion with Dr Justin Coulson. Part 2 of this conversation can be found here.

Today's conversation covers:

• What is perfectionism?
• The link between mental health challenges and perfectionism
• Perfectionism in children - genetics or environmental?
• The 3 types of perfectionism
• Intergenerational transmission of perfectionistic tendencies
• The challenging cycle of self-defeat
• The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book
• TEDMED - Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse

 

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