Perfectionism, Control, and the Brain

from Dear Body, Dear Mind · host Sophie Perrenoud

This episode explores how perfectionism and control are wired into the brain and why they are closely linked to eating disorders. Learn how fear circuits, error detection systems, and habit pathways reinforce rigid behaviors, and how flexibility can be rebuilt over time.

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