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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 8 MIN

S1:E7 Perfectionism is Ruining Your Life

from Dare to Begin with Leslie Begin · host Leslie Begin

Perfectionism is not a personality trait to be proud of. It is keeping you stuck, preventing you from moving forward, and quietly costing the people around you too.In this episode I get honest about how perfection mentality works against your health goals, your mindset, and your relationships, and how switching to a progress mindset changed absolutely everything for me. Including something I had to ask my own kids to forgive me for.If you have ever eaten one cookie and decided the whole day was ruined... waited for the perfect Monday to start over... or told yourself you just need more willpower... this episode is for you.We talk about how perfectionism is rooted in shame, why progress mentality breaks that shame off your life, and the exact mindset shifts that will help you stop starting over and actually finish what you start.Progress compounds. Perfection postpones.Topics covered: overcoming perfectionism, progress over perfection, healthy mindset for women, breaking the all or nothing cycle, shame and self compassion, building healthy habits, weight loss mindset, consistency over perfection, how to stop self sabotage, healthy lifestyle for moms, personal growth for women, comeback mindset, building better habits, emotional health, women's wellness podcastYour tiny step today: the next time you mess up, don't wait for Monday. Restart right there, right then. Let's Begin.Grab your free Everyday Comeback Guide + join the newsletter: lesliebegin.myflodesk.com/comeback

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