96. OT Perfectionism Is Killing Your Business: How High-Achieving Occupational Therapists Get Unstuck

Are you constantly overthinking, planning everything to a tee, and still not making the moves you want in business? This episode is for the high-achieving OTs, the perfectionists, and the planners who feel stuck despite giving it their all. Beki is joined by Aaron Shaw, Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, Strength Coach, and Host of the Healthspan Digest podcast, for an honest and powerful conversation about perfectionism and how it can quietly sabotage your success. Together, they explore: - The hidden roots of perfectionism for OTs- Why you don’t need everything perfectly planned to start- How high standards become self-sabotage in business- The mindset shifts to embrace progress over perfection- How to build emotional and physical resilience without burning out   Free Resource: Download Beki’s free overnight mindset meditation for free to help you build confidence, overcome money mindset challenges, and develop self-belief. Join OT Yourself To Freedom Membership: Discover the only membership designed specifically for OTs to create freedom-based businesses by leveraging the skills you already have. Learn to design and sell  offers, market effectively, and align your work with your purpose. Connect with Beki Are you ready to leave the whinger mindset behind and embrace your inner go-getter? Beki helps OTs worldwide design, launch, and scale their online businesses. Learn how to tap into your purpose and create an offer that sells with ease.. Follow Beki: Website: www.bekieakins.com Instagram: OT Yourself to Freedom Facebook Group: OT Freedom Community LinkedIn: Beki Eakins Book an Inspiration Call: Click here Meet Aaron Shaw Aaron is an Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Strength Coach who helps hands-on professionals build physical resilience for long, sustainable careers. He’s also the host of the Healthspan Digest podcast, where he breaks down healthspan science into practical, actionable advice. 📌 Aaron’s Top Links: ▶️ YouTube: Healthspan Digest Podcast 🌐 Website: healthspanpillars.com 📘 Facebook: Aaron Shaw 💼 LinkedIn: Aaron Shaw on LinkedIn 📸 Instagram: @aaronshawfitness Main topic [00:00] Introduction: Why Perfectionism Matters [01:00] Where Perfectionism Comes From [03:00] Why It Slows You Down in Business [06:00] Celebrating Progress, Not Just Results [14:00] Shadow Work, Self-Sabotage & Moving Through It   About the Podcast OT Yourself To Freedom Podcast helps occupational therapists create a life and business they love. Host Beki Eakins shares practical tips, strategies, and real-world stories to inspire your journey to freedom Love this episode? Subscribe to OT Yourself to Freedom and leave a review! Your feedback helps more OTs break free from burnout and build a business they love.