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Episode Synopsis
What happens when perfectionism stands in the way of progress? In this heartfelt episode, Walker opens up about the pressure he’s feeling under a looming deadline and how perfectionism is getting in the way of completion. Together, Theresa and Walker explore personal empowerment—not as a performance, but as a process of returning to ourselves.What You’ll Learn→ Why perfectionism often disguises itself as care or responsibility→ How to ground yourself when you're overwhelmed or in a spiral→ What it really means to be kind to yourself in moments of pressureThis conversation is a powerful reminder that improvement can be enough—and that sometimes the most empowering thing we can do is simply come back to ourselves.If this episode spoke to you, we invite you to take the 10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships course. It’s self-paced, practical, and filled with reflection tools to help you heal, reconnect, and grow stronger—within yourself and in every relationship you care about.Episode Links & ResourcesGetting to Know the ADD TypesNEW! Breakup Meditation – Listen on YouTubeTake the Relationship AssessmentJoin us in the 10 Essential Skills to Build Stronger and Healthier Relationships courseWatch the episode on YouTubeMy Inner Knowing Full episode linkMy Inner Knowing websiteMy Inner Knowing FacebookMy Inner Knowing InstagramMy Inner Knowing LinkedInSign up for the My Inner Knowing newsletter and receive a free 30 minute meditation!✨ Subscribe and share the episode with someone ready to remember who they areEpisode Chapters00:00 – What Growth Really Looks Like00:09 – When Perfectionism Kicks In01:44 – Pressure, Fear, and Timelines03:49 – Grounding in the Middle of It04:55 – Why the Words Feel So Hard06:41 – Rethinking How Our Brains Work08:47 – What’s Perfectionism Really About?11:26 – Self-Kindness as Empowerment16:01 – Can Improvement Be Enough?24:01 – Love, Humor, and Moving Forward[perfectionism, personal empowerment, self-kindness, grounding techniques, emotional regulation, nervous system support, trauma-informed healing, self-compassion, inner child work, high performer stress, healing through awareness]
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