EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 30 MIN
Perfection (Letting Go of "Getting it Right")
from Nancy and Nicole: Real Life, Real Talk · host Nancy Chapin & Nicole Mangina
Perfectionism is sneaky. Sometimes it looks like integrityand high standards. Other times, it looks like procrastination, over-editing, people-pleasing, or avoiding hard conversations altogether.In this episode, Nancy and Nicole explore where perfectionism comes from, how it shows up differently in the doing parts of life versus the being parts, and why “done” often beats “perfect.”They talk about creativity, relationships, conflict avoidance, group support, and even a surprisingly revealing go-kart racing experience.If you’ve ever:Talked yourself out of sharing something because it wasn't "ready"Been harder on yourself than you'd ever be on someone elseBelieved getting it just right might protect you from discomfort or disappointment... this conversation is for you!
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Perfectionism is sneaky. Sometimes it looks like integrityand high standards. Other times, it looks like procrastination, over-editing, people-pleasing, or avoiding hard conversations altogether.In this episode, Nancy and Nicole explore where perfectionism comes from, how it shows up differently in the doing parts of life versus the being parts, and why “done” often beats “perfect.”They talk about creativity, relationships, conflict avoidance, group support, and even a surprisingly revealing go-kart racing experience.If you’ve ever:Talked yourself out of sharing something because it wasn't "ready"Been harder on yourself than you'd ever be on someone elseBelieved getting it just right might protect you from discomfort or disappointment... this conversation is for you!
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