Joan Clayton had the career, the house, the plan... and the anxiety to match. In this premiere episode of "Lessons from Girlfriends," we're breaking down why the most successful people often struggle the hardest with control and what Joan's perfectionism can teach us about our own patterns.

In this episode, we explore:→ Perfectionism as a trauma response→ Why career wins don't fix emotional wounds→ The exhaustion of trying to control everything (and everyone)→ Cultural pressure on Black women to "have it all together"→ How micromanaging relationships backfires every time

If you've ever been called "the planner" of your friend group or felt like everything falls apart when you're not in control... this one's for you.

Episode Takeaway: Identify one area where you're over-controlling and practice letting go. Control is an illusion. Influence is what you actually have.

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ABOUT THE HOST:Shardé O'Rourke, LMFT, LPC, LSATP, CCTP (aka The Barefoot Therapist) is a licensed clinician, crisis response specialist, and host of the Take This Sht Personal* podcast. She brings real talk and real psychology to pop culture, relationships, and healing.

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