How Perfectionism is Impacting Your Health — And What to Do About It

Do you feel like everything has to be perfect before you can feel happy, worthy or successful? If so, you’re not alone — and you may be trapped in perfectionism.In this episode of Making Sense of Women’s Health, Roberta shares her personal experience as a recovering perfectionist and explains how perfectionism doesn’t just affect your mindset — it also takes a serious toll on your physical health.Roberta breaks down:How perfectionism fuels stress, procrastination, anxiety, and burnout.The connection between perfectionism and chronic health conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and fibromyalgia.How sleep issues, hormonal imbalance, and immune dysfunction are often linked to perfectionist stress patterns.Why perfectionism often leads to all-or-nothing thinking, especially around dieting, exercise, and self-care.How the CONTROL Method works to reprogram the subconscious beliefs that drive perfectionism — helping you shift from impossible standards to realistic, healthy progress.Additional strategies you can use alongside subconscious work — including journaling, self-compassion exercises, realistic goal setting, and reducing unhealthy social media comparisons.If you’ve ever felt burnt out, overwhelmed, or physically unwell because you’re chasing impossible standards, this episode will show you how to start letting go of perfectionism — and why doing so is essential for your mental and physical health.Links & Resources:Book a CONTROL session with Roberta: thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.uk/controlFollow Roberta on Instagram for more women’s health tips: @thriveandshinewomenswellnessSubscribe to the podcast: www.makingsenseofwomenshealth.co.ukCall to Action:If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone else who struggles with perfectionism — and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode of Making Sense of Women’s Health.Send us Fan Mailwww.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.ukFree Masterclass: Is Perimenopause Causing Your Symptoms? → Click here to watchSupporting women’s health transitions with physiotherapy, menopause mentoring, Pilates and subconscious mindset tools.Follow, subscribe and share the Making Sense of Menopause podcast to help more women access the support they deserve.