MAA #059: With Honor Newman (Psychology Miniseries)

Interview with the open and authentic Honor Newman. Honor is a Psychologist who specialises in women's emotional health.  Honor works in her own established private practice and writes programs for women in the areas of post-natal depression and perfectionism. She has also written a book titled The Perfectionist Within (available on Amazon) and runs womens groups in the Melbourne CBD and in Upwey (for more information feel free to contact Honor on 0433 374 031 or at [email protected]). We discuss: The different types of work Honor has done in the field, the genesis of her women's health work, the challenge of the lack of business training in psychology courses, enjoyment from seeing people grow to their full potential, belief in the possibility of healing, a peep into methods of addressing perfectionism, how Honor's group therapy works and associated benefits, how Honor's interest in psychology developed, being proactive about seeking help herself, the importance of persistence if you don't meet the right psychologist for you right away, the power of listening, the attraction of private practice and the feminine model of work, some insights into Honor's book, the new upcoming perfectionism program, Honor's super power, and her messages that you can be empowered to break free of the binds of perfectionism, and your that true nature is beautiful.