Your Sister, The Doctor

Practicing Presence Over Perfectionism: Your Superpower for Stress Relief


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Ever feel like everything is moving so fast you can barely keep up? In this episode, we talk about why practicing presence is the antidote to perfectionism and how it can literally rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and improve your health.


This episode is for you if:

• You are chronically stressed being a woman (relatable!)

• If you constantly feel like there's too much to do in such little time, struggle with perfectionism, or literally feel like your brain won't shut off

• You are searching for easy ways to practice presence daily


(00:00) Women are cyclical beings living in a linear world

  • (02:32) Doctor Advice: Stress is a silent killer

    (07:23) How perfectionism shows up in our lives

    (9:20) The science of presence: nervous system, hormones, digestion

    (11:00) Sister tangent: why I needed presence this week

    (13:40) Perfectionism keeps us stuck

    (16:50) Everyday ways to practice presence

  • (23:06) Homework and closing announcement

  • Loved this episode on practicing presence over perfectionism? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the LAST letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:

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    Your Sister, The DoctorBy Abby Rose