EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 51 MIN
15: I’m Not Good Enough: How My Inner-Child Wounds Fuelled My Perfectionism
from Higher Self Mastery · host Dharmi Schumacher
A candid story about worth, approval and integrity: how “I’m not good enough” fed perfectionism, paralysis and shame.A candid personal story about self-worth, approval seeking and integrity: how “I’m not enough” scripts led to creative paralysis, procrastination and shame.We all carry stories from childhood that quietly shape the way we show up as adults. In this episode, I’m sharing one of mine.For me, the core wound was the belief: “I’m not good enough.” It’s a story that crept into my coaching business through perfectionism, resistance, and a deep pull for external validation.This isn’t a polished success story. It’s a raw reflection on:How childhood dynamics can fuel patterns of over-delivering and self-doubtThe shame that comes from being out of integrity with your own wordWhy growth is rarely linear, and what it means to keep meeting the same wound in new waysPerfectionism takes many forms: missed promises, constant over-delivering, or simply never feeling like you measure up. If that sounds familiar, you’ll recognise yourself in this story.My hope is that you’ll feel less alone, and see that being human, imperfect, and still in process is part of the path to wholeness.Tune in to hear the full journey.SACRED SPACES TO GATHER WITH ME...Lionsgate Portal Ceremony 8th AugustYou’ve read the books.Set the intentions.Written the affirmations.So why are your manifestations still not landing?This intimate Lionsgate Portal Ceremony is a sacred space to explore exactly that.In one powerful afternoon, we will focus on the one manifestation that matters most to you now, then move through a beautiful journey of clarity, unblocking, aligned action and integration.You will be guided to get clear on what you are calling in, uncover what may have been blocking your ability to receive it up until now, and choose one aligned action to take within the next seven days.Together we will work with cacao, breathwork, guided reflection, ritual, journaling and sound healing to help you fine tune your frequency, strengthen your receiving channel, and become a clearer energetic match for what you truly desire.Spaces are intentionally limited to 13 divine women.Book your place here 🙏Sacred Exhale 31st July | 28th Aug This is a beautiful in person space for women who are tired of carrying the stress and heaviness of the week into their weekend, and are craving somewhere to pause, breathe, reconnect and reset.Each session is shaped around seasonal living, natural cycles and lunar energy, weaving toge...
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A candid story about worth, approval and integrity: how “I’m not good enough” fed perfectionism, paralysis and shame. A candid personal story about self-worth, approval seeking and integrity: how “I’m not enough” scripts led to creative paralysis, procrastination and shame. We all carry stories from childhood that quietly shape the way we show up as adults. In this episode, I’m sharing one of mine. For me, the core wound was the belief: “I’m not good enough.” It’s a story that crept int...
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