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  • Imposter Syndrome Exposed: How Human Design Is Your Secret Weapon

    The more you understand yourself, the more you’re able to take ownership of your perfectionism. In this episode I’m sharing what I understand Human Design to be, how I’ve personally used Human Design to help with imposter syndrome and overthinking. I’m a 3/5 Quad Right Sacral Generator (if you want to know!)

     If you're ready to take complete control and live ambitously you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    Perfect for the busy high-achiever on the go: 100% customized to you and dedicated to your growth. You have me supporting & guiding you every step of the way, so it's guaranteed you will create the exact results that you want.

    Apply to The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

     Inside This Episode You'll Learn:

    • How integrating Human Design accelerates the healing of Imposter Syndrome
    • What MISSING in the data that made Imposter Syndrome (and how we can stop the madness)
    • Why you don't need to know (or care) about Human Design for it to help you
    • Who Human Design works best for
    • Detaching from the experience of  feeling like an Imposter

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    18 min
  • The Perfectionist Pitfall of 'Knowledge Will Fix Me': What No One Tells You!

    Knowledge is power for perfectionists...until it's not. Many ambitious perfectionists operate under the illusion of knowledge being THE FIX, the answer, the solution when it's actually what's keeping you from peace, prosperity, presence and being the person you want to be. 

    If you want to DO those big bold things that've been on your head and heart, I highly recommend checking out The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you beat procrastination, optimize perfectionism and become time affluent - it includes on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    You’ll have the option to learn everything on the go with easy mobile access. Plus with judgement-free support + fire 1-1 coaching you’ll never have to feel alone again.

    Join The Accelerator 1 to 1 coaching program today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator
     

    👉 Inside this Episode on Cognitive Bias You'll Learn:

    • Why seeking more knowledge agitates problems.
    • How information overload is actually procrastination in a fancy costume
    • The importance of being a creator, not just a consumer.
    • The shocking decline in human attention span and how to combat cognitive biases
    • The transformative power of letting go and listening to your inner guidance.
    • How your core identity shapes your actions and outcomes.

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

    00:00-Intro & The Perfectionist Guide Newsletter
    01:05-The Pitfall of "Knowledge Will Fix Me"
    02:09-The Problem with Cognitive Bias
    03:27-Information Overload Trap
    05:12-Are You a Consumer or Creator?
    07:28-Why Goldfish Have A Higher Attention Span Than Humans
    09:37-The Power of Letting Go
    11:16-Role of Identity in  Perfectionist's Transformation
    14:08-The Magic of Recoding Your Identity As A Perfectionist
    15:02-Introducing the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    1 min
  • The *Real* Reason Why Perfectionists Burnout (and how to breakout)

    Explore the scientific reasons causing perfectionists to burn out and how to break the cycle. For over a decade, I burned out instead of burning bright, I felt helpless to burnout cycle and  the best I could do for was learning how to spot the warning signs early. Now after 3+ years with zero burning out, I'm confident burnout does NOT have to be part of your life - even if you’re a Type A, super ambitious perfectionist with A LOT of drive and a dynamic schedule. In this episode, I’m sharing what causes burnout, why I don't burnout anymore and how you can stop burning out too.

    If you want to make burnout extinct in your life and burn bright, I highly recommend checking out The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you relieve the pressure, use your ambition to your advantage and create confidence that's bigger than Dolly Parton's hair with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    Plus, with concierge text coaching and one-on-one private sessions, you'll never feel alone in your extraordinary pursuit of excellence.

    Join The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

    In This Episode You’ll Learn:

    • The real reason that perfectionists burnout so often
    • My personal journey from a high-stakes PR career to  cracking the code of perfectionism
    • Why burnout isn’t caused by your to-do list, your slammed schedule or lack of sleep
    • How to spot upstream what's making you feel overwhelmed before they take over
    • Why approaching perfectionism like a problem perpetuates the problem

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    18 min
  • Why Lack of Self Awareness is 90x Higher in Perfectionists

    Lack of self awareness is the No.1 blind spot for perfectionists + overachievers bc we mistakenly believe we are SO self-aware that our "high level of self-awareness" IS the problem. But what if believing you're super self aware actually reveals you're highly lacking self awareness? Find out what's fueling your own lack of self-awareness, how being judgey erodes your ability to improve self awareness and overachiever self awareness examples that keep you blind.

    Improve self awareness the smart way with The Calibration®, a neuro-precision engineering session where we target one perfectionist tendency of your choice—and you learn how to disrupt it in the moment, without wasting any energy blaming or judging yourself.

    The Calibration® is the only proven, neuroscience-backed solution built for perfectionistic people, designed to surgically target the root of change in your brain (intrinsic neural networks). Created by Perfectionist Solutions™ , The Calibration® is available for purchase at perfectionist.solutions/calibration


    Inside this Perfectionism Podcast on Lack of Self Awareness You'll Learn:

    • Why self awareness is important for overachievers and perfectionists
    • How to improve self awareness
    • When You're judging over perceiving
    • Signs you're lacking self awareness

    Timestamps for Ep. 81:


    00:54—Why self awareness is important


    01:44—Saying this shows lack of self awareness


    04:36—How “Overactioning” Blinds Lack of self-awareness


    06:09—Improve self awareness + stop doing this


    09:45—Judging over perceiving

    11:11—How to improve self awareness


    Self Awareness Quotes"Self-awareness without change is simply entertainment." —Courtney Love Gavin, Perfectionism Rewired podcast Ep. 81


    "You cannot improve self awareness from resistance, judgment, shame, avoiding, pretending or trying to outrun it. And until you disrupt where they are actually coming from, your brain will continue choosing what's familiar over what's functional." —Courtney Love Gavin, Perfectionism Rewired podcast Ep. 81


    Trusted Sources Cited in this Perfectionism Podcast:

    1. Daniilidou, A. (2023). Understanding the relationship between the multidimensional perfectionism and self-compassion in adults: The effect of age. Europe’s Journal of Psychology, 19(4), 371–386. https://doi.org/10.5964/ejop.11981
    2. Dunning, D. (2011). The Dunning–Kruger Effect. Advances in Experimental Social Psychology, 247–296. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-385522-0.00005-6
    3. ‌Hitchcock, P. F., Britton, W. B., Mehta, K. P., & Frank, M. J. (2022). Self-judgment dissected: A computational modeling analysis of self-referential processing and its relationship to trait mindfulness facets and depression symptoms. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, 23(1), 171–189. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-022-01033-9
    4. Ong, C. W., Lee, E. B., Petersen, J. M., Levin, M. E., & Twohig, M. P. (2021). Is perfectionism always unhealthy? Examining the moderating effects of psychological flexibility and self‐compassion. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 77(11), 2576–2591. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23187
    5. Phaedonos, P., & Anastassiou-Hadjicharalambous, X. (2011). Self-Judgment. Springer EBooks, 1318–1319. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-79061-9_2549


    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    12 min
  • 7 Signs Your Striving Is From Insecurity Instead of Power

    Discover why unconscious mind is programmed to motivate you using feelings of inadequacy and IRL examples to tell if yours secretly is. Plus how to reprogram your perfectionistic brain to seek pleasure and joy as motivators, rather than scarcity and lack.

    It’s time for you to RISE to the next peak of your peace, presence, prosperity and person. The Accelerator is where perfectionists and high achievers go to create a life by YOUR DESIGN. Liberate yourself today  https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator 

    YOU'LL DISCOVER INSIDE THIS EPISODE ON STRIVING:

    00:00-Introduction: Discovering Your Hidden Striving Motivators

    01:09-Buckle Up: Inside Your Unconscious Mind

    03:06-The Dangers of Feelings Of Inadequacy

    04:06-Moving Goalposts of Satisfaction

    05:18-The Fear-Based Life

    06:06-How Fear of Inadequacy Manifests in Your Life

    07:28-Controlling Your Thoughts: The Wrong Way

    09:13-Perfectionists's Fear of Judgment

    10:24- Resistance to Appreciation

    11:31-The Cycle of Pressure and Relief

    13:25-Your Brain's Wicked Navigation System

    15:09-The Efficiency of a Better System

    16:17-The Power of Conscious Choice

    18:05-The Journey of Joy

    20:16-Setting Goals from Power

    21:51-Your Recipe for Epic Results

    23:08-Achieving Because It's Who You Are

    24:12-Truth Booth: The Difference Between Learning and Coaching

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    36 min
  • Celebrate Yourself

    Celebrating yourself is the act of your brain affirming it's safe for you to exist, to be who we are and take up space. Celebrating yourself is a skill, you must train your brain on to develop and is not taught in school. 

    So I’m giving you a step-by-step process to help you Neuro-normalize celebrations and start on the path to creating permanent change in your life by learning how to celebrate yourself.. 

    Go from “celebrating myself feels weird” to a life you wholeheartedly love that feels GOOD on the inside, instead of just looking good on the outside. THAT is we do inside The Accelerator. Join today https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

     INSIDE THIS EPISODE:

    00:00:00-Introduction: The Perfectionist's Guide

    00:01:14-The True Essence of Celebrating Yourself

    00:02:07-Neurological Benefits of Celebrating 

    00:03:16-The Skill of Celebrating Yourself

    00:05:20-Progression Pain: Choosing Uncomfy Now

    00:07:29-The Fear of Self-Celebration

    00:09:05-The Power of Acknowledgment: How to Celebrate Yourself

    00:11:13-Allowing, Accepting, and Embracing

    00:13:07-The Danger of Moving Goalposts

    00:15:13-Somatic Experience of Success

    00:17:15-The Importance of Celebrating Yourself

    00:19:34-Creating a Habit Around Celebrating

    00:20:20-Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    22 min
  • Cracking The Code To Perfectionism Workshop

    Have you ever wondered why perfectionism has such a tight grip on your life?  Discover the surprising root cause of perfectionism and learn how to overcome your own perfectionistic tendencies. I'm revealing the hidden factors that fuel perfectionistic tendencies and examine how they shape our mindset and behaviors in an upcoming LIVE masterclass.

     If you're ready to take this work deeper and go further faster, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    Perfect for the busy high-achiever on the go: 100% customized to you and dedicated to your growth. You have me supporting & guiding you every step of the way, so it's guaranteed you will create the exact results that you want.

    Apply to The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    14 min
  • Disarming The Terrorist Inside Your Head

    How to tell if fearful and cruel thoughts are stunting you and what you miss out on when you're believing their hype.

    If you're ready to get out of your head and into a life that actually FEELS good, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    Perfect for the busy high-achiever on the go: 100% customized to you and dedicated to your growth. You have me supporting & guiding you every step of the way, so it's guaranteed you will create the exact results that you want.

    Apply to The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

    Inside This Episode You'll Learn:

    00:02:00-Introduction to the topic of "disarming the terrorist inside your brain." 

    00:02:36-Clarification that the inner critic for perfectionists goes beyond normal criticism. 

    00:03:55-Conflict between your desires and the inner critic 

    00:04:36-Personal revelation about self-worth and the realization of not being broken. 

    00:06:04-Pain of settling for an "okay" life 

    00:11:19-The impact of negative self-talk on experiencing life fully.

     00:12:07-Using temporary escapes

    00:13:51-Mention of poor standards, boundaries, and behavior due to avoiding coaching. 

    00:14:26-Inadequacy within families. 

    00:14:36-The impact of perfectionism on sleep

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    17 min
  • Perfectionism and ADHD

    Knowing what to do but still not doing it, is especially annoying when you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. If you are an ADHD perfectionist all the meds, courses, books, podcasts and group coaching programs in the world won't save you until you DISCOVER THIS. Piper came to me saying she couldn't get anything done bc time blindness and poor adhd time management. Hear the exact steps she used to get 3,000 hours back this year, a $$$$$$ raise and publish a book while owning her Perfectionism and ADHD!

    Perfectionism and ADHD are superpowers, when you know how to leverage them.This is what we do together inside The Accelerator: Have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. Liberate yourself today and apply https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    22 min
  • Dog Mom Delight

    Real time story of how asking about dog food showed how I've changed my identity. 

    If you're ready to take complete control and live ambitiously, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator

    When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!

    Perfect for the busy high-achiever on the go: 100% customized to you and dedicated to your growth. You have me supporting & guiding you every step of the way, so it's guaranteed you will create the exact results that you want.

    Apply to The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator

    Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

    7 min

About Perfectionism Rewired

From the publisher's feed

How do I stop living in fear of failure? Why can't I stop overthinking? When will I feel good enough? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end?

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