Feeling like you have to be perfect in every area of your life as a mom? Like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? You’re not alone—and striving for perfection isn’t helping. In today’s episode, Kristen dives into the high-pressure world of perfectionism in motherhood, unpacking why chasing flawlessness can steal your joy, disconnect you from your kids, and leave you exhausted.

Instead of perfection, Kristen introduces a better approach: excellence. She breaks down how to shift your mindset from external pressures to internal standards, focus on growth and effort, and model resilience for your children. If you’re ready to stop letting perfectionism hold you back and start thriving as a mom, spouse, and individual, this episode is for you.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

• Why perfectionism isn’t about high standards—it’s rooted in fear, insecurity, and the need for validation
• How perfectionism shows up in parenting and impacts your children’s perception of love, success, and resilience
• The difference between perfectionism (external) and excellence (internal)—and why shifting this perspective changes everything
• Actionable strategies to embrace imperfection, celebrate progress, and model resilience in real-time for your kids

If this episode resonates with you, I’d be so grateful if you left a review!

Sound Bites:

• “Perfectionism isn’t about being better—it’s about trying to avoid feeling ‘not enough.’”
• “Your kids learn resilience from your mistakes, not your flawless performance.”
• “Excellence is internal. It’s about effort, intention, and showing up—not chasing what others will think.”
• “Done with perfection, done with fear—focus on growth, presence, and progress instead.”

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About Your Host:

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without burnout. After experiencing burnout and losing herself in motherhood, Kristen became obsessed with creating a life where you don’t have to choose between family, career, and self-care. She helps ambitious women prioritize themselves, set boundaries, and build a life that truly feels good — all while staying present and joyful in motherhood. Kristen’s mission is simple: you can have it all, without guilt.

Related Topics: Perfectionism in motherhood, motherhood mindset shifts, modeling resilience for kids, embracing imperfection, working mom burnout, mom self-compassion, balancing career and motherhood, parenting without guilt, thriving as a mom