Beyond the Couch with Bridges

Perfectionism & The Model Minority Myth with Dr. Matt Poon

December 13, 2023 Episode 103
Beyond the Couch with Bridges
Perfectionism & The Model Minority Myth with Dr. Matt Poon
Show Notes

This week, Diana chats with Dr. Matt Poon about growing up with Asian parents, the pitfalls of perfectionism, and how we can expand our mindset to live a fuller and more balanced life. Dr. Poon shares how he helps clients slow down, reflect, and move away from binary thinking, and how talking openly about struggles or perfectionism can help us all feel supported and less alone.

Dr. Matt Poon (he/him) is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing virtually in NYC. His practice specializes in working with high-performing professionals who struggle with perfectionism, work-life balance, and relationship issues.

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Cover photo by Janice Chung
Theme music by Will Marshall