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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 7 MIN

Episode 1: Being a Mom and a Perfectionist… and Learning to Release It

from Empowered in Motion · host Mindy Ruddock

In this episode, I talk about:* Being an all-or-nothing perfectionist before becoming a mom* The pressure of early motherhood and feeling like you’re already getting it wrong* Why perfectionism and parenting don’t have to be the same thing* Letting your kids see you without making them responsible for you* The difference between control and wanting everyone to just be okay* The challenge of being a fixer… and learning to step back* What releasing perfectionism actually looks like in real lifeA reminder from this episode:Sometimes just sitting in the room…even if you’re not holding it all together…is enough.Connect with me:If this resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you.Share the episode, send me a message, or just sit with it for a bit.Empowered in MotionWhere strength isn’t about having it all together…it’s about showing up… as you are… and moving through it anyway. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thewellnesspathwwc.substack.com/subscribe

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