EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 20 MIN
Letting Go of Perfectionism
from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell
Perfectionism doesn’t just push you — it pressures you. And that pressure fuels anxiety.When your brain believes your worth depends on your performance, mistakes feel like threats — not feedback. This week on the podcast:✨ Why perfectionism drives anxiety✨ How to shift into a growth mindset✨ A simple practice to teach your brain that mistakes don’t define youLife isn’t a performance. It’s a classroom. 🎧⏱️ Timestamps01:05 – Perfectionism and the fixed mindset02:40 – How perfectionism showed up in my life04:13 – Internal conflict about perfectionism05:59 – The practice that rewired my perfectionist beliefs11:47 – How self-acceptance helps you accept others15:12 – How to write your own affirmationsFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/letting-go-of-perfectionismSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com
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Perfectionism doesn’t just push you — it pressures you. And that pressure fuels anxiety. When your brain believes your worth depends on your performance, mistakes feel like threats — not feedback. This week on the podcast: ✨ Why perfectionism drives anxiety ✨ How to shift into a growth mindset ✨ A simple practice to teach your brain that mistakes don’t define you Life isn’t a performance. It’s a classroom. 🎧 ⏱️ Timestamps 01:05 – Perfectionism and the fixed mindset 02:40 – How perfectio...
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