In this episode, Summer gets real about the sneaky grip of perfectionism — especially the kind that hides behind “I’m not a perfectionist, I just want to do it right.” If you’ve ever delayed a project, held back on posting, avoided creativity, or overplanned instead of playing… this one’s for you. We unpack how perfectionist behavior blocks intuition, how your brain gets stuck in loops of fear, and how to unlock your default mode network to reignite creativity, connection, and clarity. Plus, Summer shares practical, imperfect little practices to shift your energy and reconnect with your soul.
Timestamps: 1:40 – Why perfectionism isn’t just for “Type A” people 4:20 – What closet perfectionism sounds like in your brain 7:15 – The difference between anxiety voice vs. intuition voice 9:00 – Real-life examples of sneaky perfectionist habits 11:30 – People-pleasing as a form of perfectionism 13:00 – How perfectionism manipulates others’ reactions 14:00 – Understanding your brain: executive mode vs. default mode 17:20 – Why you can’t access intuition when stuck in planner brain 20:00 – Creative “imperfect rebellion” practices you can try 23:00 – Dancing, doodling, and making voice memos to retrain your brain 26:00 – Why sharing imperfectly in public is the final boss 29:30 – A loving challenge: do one thing badly on purpose 31:30 – The portal back to power lies in imperfect action 32:45 – Let me know what you try (seriously, DM me!)
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