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EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 30 MIN

The Pressure to Be Perfect All the Time

from It's a Teen's World · host Charlotte Merlyn

We’ve all felt it—that pressure to have perfect grades, look like we have it all together, and never mess up. In this episode, I’m talking about where that perfectionism really comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and what it’s doing to our mental health. I’ll also share what’s helped me stop chasing perfection and start choosing progress instead.💭 Want more honest convos like this? Head over to @itsateensworldpodcast and join the community—we’re figuring it out together.

We’ve all felt it—that pressure to have perfect grades, look like we have it all together, and never mess up. In this episode, I’m talking about where that perfectionism really comes from, how it shows up in everyday life, and what it’s doing to our mental health. I’ll also share what’s helped me stop chasing perfection and start choosing progress instead.💭 Want more honest convos like this? Head over to @itsateensworldpodcast and join the community—we’re figuring it out together.

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