Overcoming PTSD
Overcoming PTSD
#24 Perfectionism | Recovery Secrets Series
#24 Perfectionism | Recovery Secrets Series
#24 Perfectionism | Recovery Secrets Series
Thursday 30th October 2025
Explore how overcoming perfectionism can enhance PTSD recovery with hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke.
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Episode Overview
- Perfectionism is a belief that can be changed.
- Failure is a natural part of growth and learning.
- 'Ready, Fire, Aim' encourages taking action before perfection.
- Self-talk plays a crucial role in overcoming perfectionism.
- Embracing imperfection can lead to progress in recovery.
"Perfectionism is the lowest standard you can have for yourself."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of the Overcoming PTSD Podcast, hosts Kayleen Wright and Brad Schipke tackle the pervasive issue of perfectionism and its impact on PTSD recovery. With their unique blend of personal experience and professional insight, they break down the overwhelming pressure to be perfect and how it can paralyse progress.
Kayleen and Brad share their own struggles with perfectionism, illustrating that the belief in needing to be flawless is not only unrealistic but also detrimental to healing. Listeners are introduced to the concept of 'Ready, Fire, Aim'—a strategy that encourages taking action before achieving perfection, allowing for growth through experience and mistakes. The hosts emphasise that perfectionism is merely a belief that can be changed, offering hope to those who feel trapped by its impossible standards.
They advocate for embracing failure as a teacher and remind us that mistakes are a natural part of being human. Throughout the episode, Kayleen and Brad provide practical advice on shifting mindset and self-talk to combat perfectionism, while also recognising the deeper emotional roots that may need addressing. Their candid discussion serves as a reminder that healing is not about being perfect but about making progress, however imperfect it may be.
As they wrap up, the hosts encourage listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and consider how letting go of perfectionism could open new paths to recovery. So, what would happen if you did things imperfectly? Could embracing your flaws lead to a more fulfilling journey to recovery?