In this deeply personal conversation, Ted Collins reflects on how perfectionism, generational expectations, and early success shaped his identity and how recovery helped him embrace authenticity and balance.

Growing up with high-achieving parents, Ted felt constant pressure to excel, but over time, he discovered that true leadership is built on connection, empathy, and accountability, not perfection. He opens up about the impact of family dynamics, his love for music as a form of spiritual grounding, and the lessons learned from navigating conflict and privilege in today’s complex world.

This episode is an honest look at what it means to lead with heart, humility, and purpose and a reminder that growth often begins when we stop striving to be perfect and start choosing to be real.

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