This episodes outlines what perfectionism actually is, where it comes from, why it sticks around, and — most importantly — how we can loosen its grip a bit. It'll draw on some really useful research based psychological approaches — from both CBT and ACT. There are a number of case examples of anonymized clients, their problems and how they tackled their difficulties therapeutically. The episode also highlights some common traps, and three key strategies listeners can take away and try in their own time.