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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 36 MIN

308. Coaching a Melancholic: How to Overcome Perfectionism & Overthinking

from The Catholic Coaching Podcast · host Erin and Matt Ingold

Welcome back to The Catholic Coaching Podcast with Matt and Erin! In this episode, we’re continuing our live demonstration series on integrating temperaments with mindset coaching! Erin takes the coach’s chair to walk Matt—our "token Melancholic" for the day—through a live, unscripted Causal Temperament & Mindset Coaching session.If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by perfectionism, stuck overthinking data or goals, or delaying action because you feel like your strategy has to be 100% perfect right out of the gate, this episode is for you.Watch how Erin uses our signature 4-step process—Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim—and the Reason Cycle to help Matt catch harsh perfectionistic thought patterns, reframe the journey as a learning process, and embrace his identity as a "childlike entrepreneur."What you’ll learn in this episode:• Live Demo: Coaching a Melancholic through goal resistance & overthinking• The 4-Step Framework: Name, Claim, Tame, and Aim in action• How perfectionism and the desire for instant results sabotage progress• The power of shifting from "harsh standards" to a curious "student" mindset• How identity beliefs transform behavior from the inside outWhether you’re a coach wanting to refine your mindset process or someone looking to break free from perfectionism and overthinking, hit play to see how grace and mindset tools bring true peace!#CatholicCoaching #Melancholic #Temperaments #MindsetCoaching #CatholicPodcast #MetanoiaCatholic #Perfectionism #PersonalGrowth #VirtueOverVice------------------------------------🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:• Take our FREE Temperament Assessment: https://metanoiacatholic.typeform.com/thetemps• Explore the Meta Neuro Journal: https://shop.metanoiacatholic.com/products/copy-of-metanoia-catholic-journal• Learn more about Metanoia Catholic Coaching & Certification: https://www.metanoiacatholic.com------------------------------------#CatholicCoaching #Temperaments #MindsetCoaching #CatholicPodcast #MetanoiaCatholic #Choleric #Spirituality #PersonalGrowthSend us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUB...

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Welcome back to The Catholic Coaching Podcast with Matt and Erin! In this episode, we’re continuing our live demonstration series on integrating temperaments with mindset coaching! Erin takes the coach’s chair to walk Matt—our "token Melancholic" for the day—through a live, unscripted Causal Temperament & Mindset Coaching session. If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by perfectionism, stuck overthinking data or goals, or delaying action because you feel like your strategy has t...

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