Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Episode #97: The Link Between Perfectionism & Toxic Shame
Episode #97: The Link Between Perfectionism & Toxic Shame
Episode #97: The Link Between Perfectionism & Toxic Shame
Thursday 14th April 2022
Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis discuss perfectionism, toxic shame, and the importance of self-compassion on 'The Recovered Life Show'.
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Get the buttons here!Perfectionism and Toxic Shame: Breaking the Cycle with Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis
The cure is to start with self-compassion, self-compassion, and understand whether you are just realizing that perfectionism has been very detrimental to you.
Ever feel like nothing you do is ever good enough? You're not alone. In this episode of 'The Recovered Life Show', hosts Damon Frank and Kristina Dennis tackle the exhausting cycle of perfectionism and its close companion, toxic shame. They share their own experiences with these issues during their sobriety journey, offering a candid look at how striving for flawlessness can actually hold you back.
Damon and Kristina dive into the roots of perfectionism, often tracing it back to childhood experiences, and discuss how these early influences can shape our adult lives in unexpected ways. They also explore the mental gymnastics of overthinking and how it ties into perfectionist tendencies. But it’s not all doom and gloom—this episode is packed with practical advice on how to break free from these destructive patterns. The hosts emphasize the power of self-compassion as a starting point for change.
Kristina puts it perfectly when she says, 'The cure is to start with self-compassion, self-compassion, and understand whether you are just realizing that perfectionism has been very detrimental to you'. They also touch on how the pandemic has added another layer of complexity to recovery, making it even more crucial to address these issues head-on.
If you're struggling with the weight of perfectionism or the sting of toxic shame, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you move forward.