246: The Perfectionism Cycle: Why Your "Hustle" Leads to Burnout with Shailyn Waites

Do you ever feel like you’re working at 110% capacity, yet you still end your day feeling like a failure because you didn't check every single box on your list?I know that feeling of being "stuck in the do" all too well. It’s a relentless cycle where we try to out-perform our insecurities, only to end up emotionally and physically exhausted. In this episode, I sit down with Shailyn Waites to deconstruct the Perfectionism-Shame-Burnout Cycle. Shai explains that perfectionism is often a defense mechanism—a way to gain control when we feel unsafe or unworthy.Whether you’re a retired athlete, a corporate climber, or someone navigating the high-pressure world of anxiety recovery, this conversation will help you understand why "trying harder" is usually the thing keeping you stuck.HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanicTAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quizA HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/burnout