Episode 26: What Happens When You Finally Stop Asking Everything To Be Flawless episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 7 MIN

Episode 26: What Happens When You Finally Stop Asking Everything To Be Flawless

from Experiments In Happiness · host Michelle Lemus

Perfectionism doesn’t usually feel like pressure, it feels like responsibility. Like caring. Like wanting to get things right.Until one day… it starts costing you your peace.In this episode, we explore what actually happens when you stop demanding flawlessness from your work, your choices, your relationships, and yourself. We talk about how perfectionism quietly keeps you stuck, why “doing it right” often blocks momentum, and what opens up when you allow things to be human instead of perfect.If you’re exhausted from overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like nothing is ever quite enough, this episode may feel like a deep exhale.🎧 One experiment at a time.

Perfectionism doesn’t usually feel like pressure, it feels like responsibility. Like caring. Like wanting to get things right.Until one day… it starts costing you your peace.In this episode, we explore what actually happens when you stop demanding flawlessness from your work, your choices, your relationships, and yourself. We talk about how perfectionism quietly keeps you stuck, why “doing it right” often blocks momentum, and what opens up when you allow things to be human instead of perfect.If you’re exhausted from overthinking, second-guessing, or feeling like nothing is ever quite enough, this episode may feel like a deep exhale.🎧 One experiment at a time.

NOW PLAYING

Episode 26: What Happens When You Finally Stop Asking Everything To Be Flawless

0:00 7:39

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Experiments In Happiness?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this Experiments In Happiness episode published?

This episode was published on April 19, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Perfectionism doesn’t usually feel like pressure, it feels like responsibility. Like caring. Like wanting to get things right.Until one day… it starts costing you your peace.In this episode, we explore what actually happens when you stop demanding...

Can I download this Experiments In Happiness episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!