The Roots of Perfectionism and How We Can Change

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Train Your Brain To Focus with Dr. Michael Gervais

What if peak performance isn’t about grinding harder but mastering your inner world? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michael Gervais, high-performance psychologist and expert to elite athletes and leaders, to talk about what truly drives motivation, focus, and sustainable su ...  Show more

Maladaptive Perfectionism Explained with Jordana Confino

Perfectionism often looks like ambition, discipline, and excellence until it quietly turns into anxiety, burnout, and relentless self-criticism. In this episode, I’m joined by Jordana Confino, former Yale-trained lawyer turned coach, to talk about the cost of maladaptive perfecti ...  Show more

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