Interview 15: Perfectionism's Role in Anxiety & Athlete Mental Health, with Dr. Marina Harris, PhDInterview 15: Perfectionism's Role in Anxiety & Athlete Mental Health, with Dr. Marina Harris, PhD
TheKicksShrink Podcast
Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza and Dr. Marina Harris explore perfectionism's impact on mental health, especially in athletes.
1:10:33•25 Apr 2023
The High Cost of Perfectionism: Mental Health in Sports with Dr. Marina Harris
Episode Overview
- Perfectionism's impact on mental health and well-being
- Practical strategies and insights for overcoming perfectionism
- The intersection of perfectionism and sports psychology
- Challenges faced by athletes in dealing with perfectionism
- Societal pressures contributing to the development of perfectionism and its impact on mental health
“Perfectionism is like an abusive partner that is really mean and it's just hard. Perfectionism sucks. It becomes a huge problem right from that point of view in regards to like it becomes mean, it becomes terrible.”
Ever feel like no matter how hard you try, it's never quite enough? You're not alone. In this episode of TheKicksShrink Podcast, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza sits down with Dr. Marina Harris to dissect the relentless pursuit of perfection and its toll on mental health. Dr. Harris, a licensed psychologist specializing in perfectionism, shares her expertise on why we chase perfection and how it affects our well-being.
They chat about the anxiety and depression that often accompany perfectionism and discuss practical ways to combat these issues. The conversation gets even more intriguing as they dive into the world of sports psychology. Athletes often face unique pressures to perform flawlessly, and Dr. Harris sheds light on how perfectionism can be both a motivator and a mental health hazard for them.
If you've ever felt the weight of trying to be perfect, this episode offers a wealth of insights and strategies to help you lighten the load. With humor and empathy, Dr. Mirza and Dr. Harris explore how we can all learn to embrace imperfection and improve our mental well-being.
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