Is it perfect enough? That nagging doubt can paralyze us. Perfectionism doesn’t just demand our best—it demands more than our best, often at a cost.

In this episode, host Melissa LaPointe (she/her) has a compelling conversation with Lara Desrosiers (she/her), a trailblazing occupational therapist who has carved a unique path in women's health, pelvic health, and mental health integration. 

For Lara, this battle with perfectionism isn’t theoretical. Her story is one of constant evolution, from renting space in wellness clinics to becoming a key part of the Guelph Women's Health Associates, all while grappling with perfectionism and embracing the principles of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Amid the challenges of surgery, motherhood, and career goals, she has managed to carve a path that honors both her professional aspirations and personal well-being.

What You'll Learn: 

• Finding Balance: How to identify essential commitments ("glass balls") versus those that can be deprioritized ("plastic balls").
• Embracing Imperfection: How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has helped Lara battle perfectionism and foster adaptability.
• Staying True to You: The importance of maintaining authenticity in a rapidly evolving field,  and ensuring that your personal values guide your professional decisions.
• Seeking Community: Why you should be actively building support networks to improve resilience.
• Navigating Social Media: How effective marketing is essential for independent practitioners, and why adaptability is key to maintaining a strong online presence.
• Managing Expectations: How Lara’s daughter taught her a powerful lesson about healing and self-compassion. 

Prepare to be inspired by Lara Desrosiers’ reflections on perfectionism, balance, community, and the candid ups and downs of her journey.  Let’s dive in!

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Lara Desrosiers (she/her) is a specialist in mental health and pain science, and runs Ontario's "Pelvic Resilience" private practice. Lara integrates trauma-informed care and evidence-based techniques to address the complexities surrounding pelvic health issues. Learn more at pelvicresilience.ca or on Instagram at @pelvicresilience.ca

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