Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and the Art of Letting Her Rest #015

I’ve noticed I have a tendency to perform, defend my perspective, and over-explain in an effort to “get it right” and do no harm.I reflect in this episode on how this protective persona traces back to my childhood “good girl” identity—striving for perfection, avoiding being wrong, and seeking safety through approval—and how exhausting that management feels.I explore how explaining can be a way of not trusting myself or you, and how the realness lands more deeply than polished control.The Intelligence Inside — a 5-week course, May 26 – June 23. If this episode stirred something and you want to go further, reach out at [email protected] and let's talk.