Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfection can paralyze me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.
Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
The Final Reframe – Just Neuroscience and Kindness
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Mags DePetris
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Season 10
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Episode 22
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We’re closing out our self-talk series 💛 but this isn’t goodbye, just a pause to reflect. This episode unpacks what happens when you swap “truth-telling” for true kindness—and how science has quietly had our backs all along 🧠✨ One final reframe, friends. Just a little light ☀️
Links mentioned in this episode:
- The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter
- The App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings
- The Summary: Mags’ book synopsis
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