TW: This episode briefly mentions eating disorders for a few minutes.

Hello. Please have a seat. Welcome to Perfectionists Anonymous: Where even when you think you're a "recovering perfectionist," there truly is no hope.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into perfectionism—how it leads to burnout, how it shapes our daily lives, and how it’s a relentless beast. We talk about the too-close-for-comfort relationship between perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, autism, and ADHD. 

Rebecca tells us how OCD plays into this cocktail of chaos, too. Picture her, gripping her hand sanitizer as she navigates the germ-filled jungle of the airport. It’s like watching Indiana Jones—but with Clorox wipes.

So, join us as we unpack the complexities of striving for perfection in all parts of our lives. And join us again next week for a Part 2! Because...go figure. We can't do just one episode on this topic.

In this episode:

• Hidden Brain podcast - "Escaping Perfectionism" 
• The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough by Thomas Curran (guest on the above podcast episode)
• The Beauty of Repetition: Why Some People Love Re-Solving the Same Puzzles (can't find the puzzle study, but this article talks about the idea)

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